Awards of Excellence Winners 2008

The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce In Appreciation of Area Business presents:

Winners of Awards of Excellence 2008

Business plays a vital role in the economy of the United States. The Greater Bemidji area has a vast number of businesses that have contributed to the economy and growth in Northern Minnesota in a variety of ways. The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce is recognizing area businesses and individuals on the basis of Community, Business Management and People Impact.

Business of the Year

North Country Business Products
(from left): NCBP Michelle Lasha, Chamber Board President Mike Smith, NCBP Dean Crotty

Bemidji Business Gives Program

Business Participants

Entrepreneur of the Year

Gary Johnson
Bemidji Medical Equipment

New Business of the Year

Minnesota Nice
Jeanette Proulx

Ambassador of the Year

Karen Jacobson

Health in Business

Beltrami Electric
Kay Olson, Recipient

• Awards of Excellence Winners from 2007
• Awards of Excellence Winners from 2006
• Awards of Excellence Winners from 2005