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Kevin Reisenauer (left), State Supervisor, Marketing Education (ND Career and Technical Education) and member of the Business Challenge Advisory Board, presents a plaque of appreciation to Scott Macintosh, president of QWEST in Bismarck, for its contribution to Business Challenge 2008. QWEST is Business Challenge's 2008 Premier Program Sponsor.

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Sponsors

Business Challenge would like to thank all of the many different companies, organizations and individuals for their tremendous generosity. Students and educators attend Business Challenge through sponsorships provided by North Dakota businesses, organizations, and individuals.

All applicants who are selected to attend Business Challenge receive a $400 sponsorship.

Business Challenge trains our nation's future leaders to understand and respect the benefits and opportunities offered in our economic system. Businesses can be involved as sponsors or by providing program speakers and Company Advisors.

For more information on becoming a sponsor, view Business Challenge's Fundraising Brochure.

Because of our sponsors support, Business Challenge participants' attitudes towards business and entrepreneurship will be dramatically changed. Our sincere appreciation and thank you to our 2008 sponsors listed below.

Premier Program Sponsor | Diamond Star | Platinum Star | Gold Star | Silver Star
Bronze Star | Crystal Star | Site Tour Providers

Qwest Foundation, North Dakota ($15,000)

($10,000 - $14,999)
Department of Public Instruction, Bismarck, ND
Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND

May Hall

May Hall
Dickinson State University

Wayne Sanstead

Dr. Wayne Sanstead
Department of Public Instruction

($5,000 - $9,999)
American Bank Center - Bismarck, Dickinson, Killdeer, Minot, New England, ND and Scandia American Bank & Trust - Stanley, ND
Bobcat Company, West Fargo, ND
Butler Machinery Company, Fargo, ND *
MDU Resources Foundation, Bismarck, ND
Reiten Television, Inc., Bismarck, ND
Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, Medora, ND

* Provided a Company Advisor

($2,000 - $4,999)
BNC National Bank, Bismarck, ND *
Dickinson Police Department, Dickinson, ND *
ESP Computers & Software, Dickinson, ND *
H.A. Thompson & Sons, Inc., Bismarck, ND *
ING Service Center, Minot, ND *
Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson, Dickinson, ND *
KIP Farms, Grand Forks, ND *
ND Department of Commerce/Economic Development & Finance Division, Bismarck, ND
Sears Dealership, Devils Lake, ND *
The Falkirk Mining Company, Underwood, ND *
TMI Systems Design Corp., Dickinson, ND
United Printing, Bismarck, ND
Workforce Safety & Insurance Special Investigations, Bismarck, ND *

* Provided a Company Advisor

($1,000 - $1,999)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Minot, ND
Bremer Banks, North Dakota
Burgum, Brad & Julie, Casselton, ND
Dacotah Bank, Dickinson, ND
Dakota Supply Group, Fargo, ND
Dickinson Optimist Club, Dickinson, ND
Fisher Industries, Dickinson, ND
Forum Communications Company, Fargo, ND
Leevers Foods, Inc., Devils Lake, ND
Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, MN
West River Business Center, Inc., Dickinson, ND

($400-$999)
American State Bank and Trust Company, Williston, ND
B & E Properties, Inc., Devils Lake, ND
Baker Boy Supply, Dickinson, ND
Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bismarck, ND
Beverage Wholesalers, Inc.
BNI Coal, LTD., Bismarck, ND
Border States Electric Supply, Fargo, ND
Cable One
CHS Foundation, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Consolidated Telcom, Dickinson, ND
Dakota Western Bank
Dickinson Area Builders Association
Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce
Dickinson Convention & Visitor Bureau, Dickinson, ND
Dickinson Rotary Club
Everson Funeral Home
First International Bank & Trust, Watford City, ND
Golden Oil Company, Bismarck, ND
Johnson, Dennis & Nancy, Dickinson, ND
JTH, Inc. dba Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza, Minot, ND
Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc., Killdeer, ND
Lakeside State Bank, New Town, ND
Liechty Homes, Inc., Jamestown, ND
Midwest Business Systems, Dickinson, ND
North Country Bank
North Dakota Implement Dealers Association, Fargo, ND
Northern Improvement Co., Dickinson, ND
Prairie Consulting, Lemmon, SD
Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Dickinson, ND
Sax Motor Co., Dickinson, ND
SolarBee, Inc., Dickinson, ND
Spolum, Robert N. & Associates, Fargo, ND
Starion Financial, Bismarck, ND
State Bank & Trust, Fargo, ND
Steffes Corporation, Dickinson, ND
Stockmen's Livestock Exchange, Dickinson, ND
Stranik, Alice, Dickinson, ND
Stroup, Mr. Wayne, Garrison, ND
Tesoro Petroleum, Mandan, ND
The Bank of Tioga, Tioga, ND
U.S. Bank, Dickinson, ND
Western Cooperative Credit Union, Williston, ND
Xcel Energy

(Up to $399)
All American Trophy
Applied Engineering, Inc., Bismarck, ND
Arc Aid Thrift Store, Dickinson, ND
Arrow Companies
Baranko, Ms. Missy, Belfield, ND
Bares, Ms. Denise, Bismarck, ND
Bismarck-Mandan Development Association, Bismarck, ND
Bismarck-Mandan Elks Lodge No. 1199, Bismarck, ND
Blue Hawk Audio Video, Dickinson, ND
BNC National Bank, Bismarck, ND
Brady, Martz & Associates, PC, Grand Forks, ND
CNH American LLC, Fargo, ND
Cole Papers, Inc., Fargo, ND
Cottingham Insurance Agency, DDC Inc., Underwood, ND
D.A.V. Auxiliary, Dickinson, ND
Dakota Collectibles, Bismarck, ND
Dan Porter Motors, Dickinson, ND
Dickinson Area Chptr/AM Petroleum Institute, Dickinson, ND
Dickinson Charities, Inc., Dickinson, ND
Dickinson Police Association, Dickinson, ND
Dickinson Public School Foundation
Dragseth, Dr. Debora, Sturgis, SD
Dvirnak, Mr. Bryan, Bismarck, ND
Ehli, James & Karin, Dickinson, ND
Energy Tech Systems, Inc., Bismarck, ND
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
First Community Credit Union
First State Bank of Cando
General Equipment & Supplies, Inc.
Hansen, Dale & Glenice, Dickinson, ND
Hedahls, Inc., Bismarck, ND
Holkup Chiropractic Clinic, Moorhead, MN
Horace Mann, Dickinson, ND
Jamestown Lions Club, Jamestown, ND
K-Hook Pirate Radio, Dickinson, ND
Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc., Dickinson, ND
Klusmann, Kelly & Terry, Dickinson, ND
Krause's Super Valu Foods
Manger Insurance, Inc., Williston, ND
Mann, Mary, Dickinson, ND
Marathon Oil Company, Dickinson, ND
McLean Electric Cooperative, Inc., Garrison, ND
Melanie Oltmanns, O.D., P.C., Dickinson, ND
Midwest Doors of Dickinson, Inc., Dickinson, ND
National Bank of Harvey, Harvey, ND
NDSU Research Technology Park, Inc., Fargo, ND
North Dakota Mill & Elevator Association, Grand Forks, ND
North Dakota Southwest Regional Tech Prep.
Northwest Tire, Inc., Bismarck, ND
Phoenix International, Fargo, ND
Quality Quick Print, Dickinson, ND
Roene J. Hulsing, CPA, Dickinson, ND
Roughrider Kiwanis Club of Dickinson, Dickinson, ND
Service Printers, Dickinson, ND
Slope Electric Cooperative Inc., New England, ND
The Coteau Properties Company, Beulah, ND
The Moving Company, Dickinson, ND
The Toy Farmer, LTD.
Union State Bank, Hazen, ND
Watford City Chamber of Commerce, Watford City, ND
Wood, Jeremy & Geri, Gladstone, ND

American Bank Center
American Express
Baker Boy Supply
Dan's Super Market, Inc.
Fisher Industries
FunShine Express
Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc.
SolarBee, Inc.
Steffes Corporation
TMI Systems Design Corp.
Ukrainian Cultural Institute

* Indicates Provided a Company Advisor