The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) will sponsor its first Military Education Fair, to be held at the North Dakota National Guard Raymond J. Bohn Armory on Saturday, Dec 3, 2011. The free event is open to all active duty and reserve personnel, family members, and veterans.
Representatives will be available from 20 colleges, universities and trade schools across the nation to answer questions about returning to school, enrolling, eligibility and transferring previously earned college credits. Each participating school will donate a door prize, valued around $200, which …

Organization urges adults to go back to school alongside students
As kids head back to school in eager pursuit of new friends, good grades, and extra-curriculars, now it the time for parents to reflect upon their own contributions to family and community. It seems like we all have less time, but this fall may be a good time to assess opportunities to volunteer.
What better way to help shape our nation’s future than by personally investing in our children’s education? Although the Bismarck-Mandan educational system is worth heavy accolades, there are a …

At no time in recent history has the need for financial literacy and economic education been more evident than it is now. From the Federal Government scratching its head over a smart financial strategy to the college freshmen wondering how to make ends meet, the ability to understand economics is universal.
Junior Achievement of Bismarck- Mandan is a local non-profit with a mission to educate youth about the importance of financial savvy. The program equips local volunteers with the tools they need to enter Bismarck- Mandan schools and inspire youth to …

Education is among the top three considerations for individuals and corporations looking to relocate and investing in education helps attract and retain a skilled workforce, which leads to economic growth.
Each year, the Business Education Partnership Committee (BEPC) takes time to acknowledge the local educators who make the Bismarck-Mandan community attractive to outsiders.
“We owe a lot to our educators,” says BEPC Chamber Staff Liaison Sally Paulson. “They not only educate our youth, but help attract new residents and businesses by off ering outstanding education to area youth.”
Members of the BEPC will …

By Kylie Blanchard, Clearwater Communications

Connecting business and education is key to a community’s success and educating the community’s youth to be tomorrow’s business leaders helps to ensure its vitality. The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce plays an active role in facilitating relationships between business and education, and promotes and coordinates many business education programs throughout Bismarck-Mandan.
 
“One of these entities can’t exist without the other,” says Sally Paulson, Bismarck-Mandan Chamber program director. “The Chamber has made this connection a priority and has even included it in our strategic plan.”
She says this …

The North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) has granted approval for United Tribes Technical College to off er its own baccalaureate program in elementary education. The ESPB is the agency that approves teacher education programs in the state.
The college was informed March 10 that the board granted official approval and authorization for United Tribes to begin admitting students to a baccalaureate program in elementary education. The majority of the college’s academic, career and technical programs result in two-year, associate degrees or certificates of completion.
For the past eight years, …

The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber’s Business Education Partnership Committee (BEPC) is currently seeking new members. The BEPC serves as an umbrella committee for several subcommittees dedicated to connecting the business and education communities. The committee meets at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Chamber.
An active and very visible committee, the BEPC is driven by volunteer committee members. Members are as involved as their schedules allow, with some serving on all subcommittees and others choosing to assist with one or more. The following list represents the subcommittees and their …

NorthStar Telcom hosted the January Membership Mixer on Jan. 20. More than 100 members made their way to the Verizon Wireless authorized dealer’s location across from Lowes in north Bismarck. In addition to browsing the latest tech toys, members mingled and satisfied their hunger with a fine hors d’oeuvres spread.
If you missed the Mixer, make sure to stop by the store when you’re in their neighborhood. They carry a wide variety of phones and accessories and off er phone training and education.
The Chamber thanks North- Star Telcom and all of …

Another common concern for parents during the back-to-school bustle, especially in Bismarck, is transportation to and from school.
“Parents have trouble finding providers that off er transportation and care during the out-of-school days like holidays,” said Linda Reinicke, director of Child Care Resource & Referral.
Currently, Bismarck-city, school busing is operated privately. Many parents feel the service is pricey and privy only to those that sign up fast before spaces fill. Lyn Weigel, Aetna senior project manager, has spearheaded an effort to provide better options for the benefit of children, parents and …