DL resident awarded rookie of the year
Jeff Aafedt, from the Fargo General Office of New York Life Insurance Company, has received the Rookie and New Org agent of the Year Awards. These awards recognize agents who achieve case rate milestones in their first year of employment.
RELATED CONTENTPRO Resources adds Jennifer Peterson
PRO Resources Corporation welcomes Jennifer Peterson to their Human Resources Department as the newest member of their team. PRO Resources Corporation provides area businesses with payroll and human resource services. Peterson lives in Detroit Lakes and enjoys spending time with her family.
RELATED CONTENTHansen joins team of Ecumen’s communities
The Ecumen Foundation announces the addition of Kim Greenhoe Hansen as Northwest Area Regional Fund Development Consultant for Ecumen’s senior housing communities and services.
RELATED CONTENTSJE-Rhombus promotes Scott Rietsema of DL
SJE-Rhombus, a leading water and wastewater controls manufacturer headquartered in Detroit Lakes, has promoted Scott Rietsema to distributor sales manager for United States and Canada.
RELATED CONTENTChamber to host economic development summit
The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Third Annual Economic Development Summit Tuesday, March 30. This year, the chamber has teamed with local sponsors and communities to bring nationally renowned keynote speaker, Cinda Baxter to Detroit Lakes.
RELATED CONTENTGetting organized at tax time
During the last month, many taxpayers probably received a flurry of important tax-related documents in the mail. They serve as a reminder that the deadline for submitting tax returns is looming ahead on April 15. Do you have everything you need? Getting tax returns done can be stressful, but the Minnesota Society of CPAs offers this advice on what can be done to better ensure that returns are completed on time and accurately. They also offer tips on ways to plan ahead to take some of the stress out of tax time next year.
RELATED CONTENTCoupon use on the rise
The value of coupons continues to motivate shoppers to clip and save, especially in a recession. “A coupon is like a dollar,” said Central Market store director Dan Neumeister. “It’s something tangible that you can touch. It makes a big difference.”
RELATED CONTENTCurves to participate in March events
Curves of Detroit Lakes will host an open house Monday, March 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate International Women’s Day. All area women are invited. There will be games, prizes and treats.
RELATED CONTENTNew architect joins Hammers Construction
Kelli Wegscheid, AIA Architect, has joined the Hammers Construction, Inc. team as a licensed architect with more than eight years experience.
RELATED CONTENTState’s unemployment rate falls, now at 7.3%
Minnesota employers added 15,600 jobs in January, the largest one-month gain in state employment since April 2005, according to figures released Tuesday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
RELATED CONTENTCampus Brew successful
Most college students can’t start their day without a caffeine jolt. And one from a powdered coffee machine doesn’t cut it. An entrepreneurial venture that started out as business class project is now a place for students to serve themselves an assortment of flavors.
RELATED CONTENTTastefully Simple welcomes consultant 
Kat Torgerson of Detroit Lakes has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods.
RELATED CONTENTOgema bank acquires Hancock facility
Community Development Bank of Ogema has acquired the former First American State Bank of Minnesota, Hancock, following swift regulatory approval to purchase the failed bank.
RELATED CONTENTNew water specialist joins Kinetico of DL
Dave Marusak has joined Kinetico in Detroit Lakes as a sales consultant and water specialist.
RELATED CONTENTState auditor releases 2008 TIF report
State Auditor Rebecca Otto released the 2008 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Legislative Report. Tax increment financing is a tool created by the Minnesota Legislature to promote economic development, redevelopment and housing development in areas where it would not otherwise occur.
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