[1 Sep 2010]
Staying a Step Ahead

By Kylie Blanchard, Clearwater Communications
The need to anticipate, act and apply is vital in today’s technology-driven business world. One of the greatest challenges facing businesses today is staying ahead of changes in industry and client needs, and businesses across Bismarck-Mandan are working to remain progressive in training employees, adapting business habits, and staying at the forefront of their industries.
“As you look at business today and the technology we have moved into, it is a challenge to stay on top of changes in industry and customers and to know what changes …

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[1 Sep 2010]

Chamber members are reminded to set their alarm clocks a little earlier on Friday, Sept. 24. The business of networking will begin at 7:30 a.m. as Eide Ford Lincoln Mercury hosts the third quarter Breakfast B4 Business. The event combines casual networking with a continental breakfast spread courtesy of the host member.
Connect with fellow members and check out the company’s collection of cool, new cars, trucks and SUVs. Eide Ford Lincoln Mercury is located at 800 E. Bismarck Expressway. RVSP online at www.bismarckmandan.com/events.

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[1 Sep 2010]

The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce and Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network are teaming up to co-host a power lunch this month.
“Miscommunication, Misnomers, and Miss Know-it-all” will be presented by Cheryl Long Kary Feather on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Chamber. Long Kary Feather will speak about cultural interactions, specifically focusing on America Indians. The session will focus on some of the major historical and contemporary cultural underpinnings, which influence the different ways cultures use language.
Cost is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members and includes …