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A V a l l e y C i t y A r e a C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e P u b l i c a t i o n

Chamber Advantage

July 2015

www.valleycitychamber.com

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2014-2015

Board of Directors

Dawn Riley, President North Dakota Winter Show

Jon Aus, Treasurer Sheyenne Care Center

Greg Vanney, Director Valley City State University

Tyler Marthaler, Director Dacotah Bank

Michael Strom, Director KLJ

Reed Anderson, Director Valley City Times Record

Lori Froemke, Director AFLAC Independent Agent

Paul Behle, Director KSJB

Nathan Hillmer, Director First Community Credit Union

James Jensen, Director Lawn Realty

Natalie Sayler, Director Central Avenue Pharmacy

Mariah Richardson, Director

Wells Fargo Bank

Dr. Tisa Mason, Ex Officio

VCSU

Bob Werkhoven, Ex Officio

Mayor

STAFF

Kay Vinje Executive Vice President

kay@valleycitychamber.com

Jerilyn Bruns Event Coordinator

ofcmgr@valleycitychamber.com

Linda Fenwick Office Assistant/Motor Vehicle Administrator

mvoffice@valleycitychamber.com

Our Mission To promote and improve the business environment, stimulate a vibrant local economy and produce a cooperative effort to enhance the overall quality of life in Valley City to its highest potential.

A Message From Your EVP

-Issue Highlights-

Chamber Member Spotlight pg. 3 Customer Service Award pg. 4 Ambassador’s Visits pg. 5 Rally in the Valley wrap-up pg. 6

Happy Independence Day!

I hope you’re enjoying this summer to the

fullest. It was wonderful to see so many

people taking part in the Rally in the Val-

ley weekend! This issue of the Chamber

Advantage is full of great photos of people

enjoying the festivities. Did you have a

favorite part of Rally in the Valley? Or do

you have ideas for new things to bring in next year? If so, please

contact our office as we would appreciate your input to continue to

make the most of this awesome tradition in Valley City.

The next favorite Chamber event will roll out Wednesday, July

22nd when we hope to meet you all downtown (and throughout the

city) for Crazy Days! An action packed day is being planned with

irresistible sales throughout town. Bring the kids to slide down the

giant water slide and play on other inflatable games. Tasty food

will be served and vendors will join our merchants with lots of

great shopping options. Prize Drawings will be at 6:30 pm and

will wrap up in plenty of time to then head over to the City Park

band shell to enjoy hearing Monroe Crossing, a well know blue-

grass & gospel band!

This month the Chamber is pleased to welcome the Sheyenne Val-

ley Community Foundation as the newest Chamber Member. We

also send a heartfelt thank you for the Member Renewals received

this month, listed on page 3.

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Be sure to stop into our DMV for

all your registration renewals and

title transfer needs!

Located at 250 Main St. W. (across from City Park)

Chamber Member Spotlight

ServiceMaster

Barnes County Public Library

Edward Jones-Nancy Hermanson

CHI Mercy Health

Welcome new member! Sheyenne Valley Community

Foundation

Chamber Member Renewals

Each month...

mails out 225 Chamber Advantage

Newsletters.

Each week...

sends email blasts with upcoming

events.

Member perk! You can request

announcements to be posted to this!

Each day...

Recommends our Chamber Members

first!

Did you know?

The Valley City Area Chamber of

Commerce

The ducks enjoying their time in the sun

after getting cleaned up from their big race!

Congrats to the Sheyenne Valley Imagination

Library for selling 1,023 Duckin’ Down the

Sheyenne duck tickets!!!

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Customer Service Award

And the Customer

Service Award goes

to…

Joe Lokken

“Since the first day I signed on with BEK Communications, they have always stayed in contact with me either by phone

or just stopping by to make sure the transition was going smoothly and always answering our questions. A recent

change in our Credit Card system due to new changes coming this fall was getting to be more that I wanted or could

handle. I’m not an IT person! The first machine sent out failed to work. With the delivery of a second machine by the

credit card company rep, I also called in Joe Lokken from BEK who showed up to help, if needed. After an hour and the

machine still not working the credit card rep left (another appointment) it in my hands, along with their credit card tech

via the phone. Joe stayed at the store and installed a dedicated line and worked via the phone (at one time on a confer-

ence call with 3 credit card company techs) for another 2 hours to resolve the problem and see that the machine was

working properly before leaving. I believe Joe and his crew (Keith and Derek) have all the patience in the world,

friendly and very understanding, making me feel like my business was top priority. I believe they all have gone above

and beyond for our business. I highly recommend Joe Lokken and BEK communications for the Customer Service

Award.” -Anonymous Customer

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Ambassador Visits

S & S Electric

New Location

243 2nd St NW

City County Health

New Location

149 4th St NE

National Guard Vehicle

Maintenance Shop

Groundbreaking

Valley City Health,Wellness &

Physical Education Center

Groundbreaking

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Rally in the Valley June 20

DUCK RACE

FUN ZONE IN CITY PARK

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BLOCK 300 PARTY

VENDORS

CAR SHOW

PARADE

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Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce

250 West Main St PO Box 724

Valley City, ND 58072

(701) 845-1891

www.valleycitychamber.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUIRED

PRSRT STD

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Permit No. 2

Valley City, ND 58072

April 2015: $137,073.04

April 2014: $147,137.68

March 2015: $171,173.00

March 2014: $179,114.82

Remember to

SHOP LOCAL!

City Sales Tax Collections:

??Did you know?? DMV Q & A

What do I need when buying a vehicle (changing vehicle

ownership)?

Buying a vehicle with North Dakota title

Part 1 (Seller’s Assignment & Warranty of Title): must be

signed and dated by owner (s) (seller) as shown on the front of

the title. Legal name and address of new owner must be typed

or printed legibly. Odometer information required on all motor

vehicles less than ten years old, with buyer’s signature, printed

name, and date

Part 3 (Purchaser’s Certification and Application): must be

completed and signed by buyer showing purchase price, lien-

holder information, if applicable, and signature and date. If

vehicle is less than nine years old, SFN 18609 Damage Disclo-

sure Statement must be completed by the seller. Taxes due on

5% of the purchase price. Title transfer fee of $5 due. There is a

$5 branch fee per transaction if done at a local branch. License

fees due are based on the first year registered and weight of the

vehicle.

Now you know!

Chamber Committee Meeting Dates (dates subject to change)

Chamber Board Meeting:

July 17 @ 8:00 am

Commerce Meeting:

July 29 @ 7:15 am

Ambassador Meeting:

July 8 & July 22 @ 10:00 am

CVB:

July 14 @ 11:00 am

DMV Hours

8:00am-4:45pm

Closed from 11:00am-12:00pm