High Five Looking For Volunteers

The High Five Inc Board is currently seeking volunteers to become board members. If there are not enough board members they might not be able to hold their camp. The board meets a few times over the winter months and once a month in the spring and summer months. The meetings are only approximately 30 minutes to one hour.

The High Five Camp is a collaborative effort between High Five Inc., Badlands Human service Center, United Way, and Dickinson Public Schools. The camp provides a fun, structured experience for emotionally, socially, and behaviorally challenged youth ages 6 to 13.

If you would like to join the High Five Inc Board please contact Renee Rettinger at (701) 227-7583. If you have questions regarding the board or the camp please contact Candace Johnson at (701) 227-7583

Kim Goldsmith
Web & Social Media Manager

New Additions to Prairie Hills Mall

The Prairie Hills Mall in Dickinson, North Dakota is experiencing some new additions. Just last week, Music Mart moved into the old Subway location, between RadioShack and K-Mart. Music Mart, previously located in the T-Rex Mall, is very excited about the move! For more information about Music Mart, you can call (701) 483-7529.

Another new addition to the mall will be coming soon. Starboard is expected to open in March. They will sell both men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and recreational sports equipment. Starboard will be located between White Drug and Vanity.

For more information about either of these businesses or to get more information about the Prairie Hills Mall you can contact the mall manager, Peggy O’Brien, by calling (701) 227-0462 or emailing pjobrien@ddr.com.

Kim Goldsmith
Web & Social Media Manager

Quicken® and QuickBooks® Classes

Reserve Feb. 19 and 20 for an all-day class on the Quicken® or QuickBooks® accounting software. North Dakota State University’s Ron Haugen will be teaching the courses which are hosted by the Small Business Development Center and the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Classes will be held at the Strom Center. The Strom Center is located at 1679 6th Ave W Dickinson, ND.

These classes are open to the public and to any individual or business who wants to further their knowledge on the accounting software. Although the classes are intended for beginning to intermediate users, those with all levels of experience are welcome.

QuickBooks® class will be held on Friday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Quicken® class will be on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided for the two break sessions. One hour will be given for lunch. Lunch will not be provided. Class fees are $35 per person, per class.

For questions or to request a registration form please contact Mark Versen at the Strom Center (701) 483-2756 or Mark.Versen@dsu.nodak.edu

North Dakota Child Grant Program

The 2nd round of applications for the Child Care Grant Program will be accepted from February 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010. To access the grant application and process, please follow this link: http://www.communityservices.nd.gov/community/child-care-grant-program/

The Child Care Grant Program was initiated by the 61st North Dakota Legislative Assembly providing $500,000 of one-time funding to assist North Dakota child care providers with infrastructure and technical assistance/business plans. The first round of grants awarded $265,000 to 96 child care providers. The remaining $235,000 will be awarded by June 1, 2010.

The North Dakota Development Fund was also authorized to provide financial assistance to childcare providers through loans.

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Childcare Loan Program at this link: http://www.business.nd.gov/businessInformation/nd-development-fund/child-care-loan-program/

or contact:

Denise Spanjer
Executive Director
Center for Technology & Business
North Dakota Rural Development Council
PO Box 2535
115 N 2nd Street
Bismarck ND 58502
(701) 223-0707

www.trainingND.com

Dickinson Young Professionals Annual Chili Cook-Off

Dickinson Young Professionals (DYP) is once again holding their Annual Chili Cook-Off. The event will be held on February 22, 2010 and will kick off with a social at 5:00 pm. The officially tasting will begin at 5:30 pm. It will be held at the Strom Center (1679 6th Avenue West) in Dickinson, ND.

Attendees will have the chance to win prizes as well as eat some amazing chili! There will also be the opportunity to play games and socialize. Even if you haven’t yet been to a DYP event, come join us!

Kim Goldsmith, DYP Recruitment Chair
Web & Social Media Manager

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