HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired
Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and
Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers:
Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.
Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.
Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior.
Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers
Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell,
Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and
Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer
Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns
Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and
Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.
Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.
Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted
Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of
Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and
Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted
Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Messina and Associates announced
Gage Ritchie is agent of the week. * Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS * The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS * Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS * Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired
Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and
Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers:
Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.
Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.
Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior.
Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers
Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell,
Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and
Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer
Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns
Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and
Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.
Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.
Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted
Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of
Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and
Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted
Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616932","attributes":{"alt":"Gage Ritchie","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Gage Ritchie","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Meghan Dennison and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616914","attributes":{"alt":"Kursula Harris","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kursula Harris","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kursula Harris. Dennison works as the affiliate officer in the Bayfield office. Previously, she served in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations in Bayfield and Colorado. She holds a degree in political science from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Harris was hired as program assistant and works with nonprofit organizations in making grant requests. She holds a degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University near Lemont.* ZMC Hotels of Duluth announced the following rotations of its Duluth/Superior general managers: [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616915","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Miller","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Miller","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Miller was named general manager of Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark as well as Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616916","attributes":{"alt":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jesse Hinkemeyer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jesse Hinkemeyer was named general manager of Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616917","attributes":{"alt":"Nikki Anderson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nikki Anderson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nikki Anderson was named general manager of Best Western Bridgeview in Superior. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616918","attributes":{"alt":"Melissa Christopherson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Melissa Christopherson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Melissa Christopherson was named general manager of Duluth Downtown Motel. * Saturn Systems Software Engineering hired new programmers [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616919","attributes":{"alt":"Kyle O’Donnell","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Kyle O’Donnell","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Kyle O’Donnell, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616920","attributes":{"alt":"Chris Doty","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Chris Doty","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Chris Doty and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616922","attributes":{"alt":"Tzaddik Oltman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tzaddik Oltman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tzaddik Oltman, software engineer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616923","attributes":{"alt":"Mark Budisalovich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Mark Budisalovich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Mark Budisalovich, and programmer interns [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616924","attributes":{"alt":"Joshua Muhich","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Joshua Muhich","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Joshua Muhich and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616925","attributes":{"alt":"Tanner Paulson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Tanner Paulson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Tanner Paulson.Doty, Oltman and Muhich are graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth.O’Donnell is a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.Budisalovich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.Paulson is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. * CHUM announced the following staff changes.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616926","attributes":{"alt":"Scott Van Deale","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Scott Van Deale","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Scott Van Deale was hired as distributive services director. Before CHUM, Van Deale worked in large-scale food rescue and distribution in Denver.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616927","attributes":{"alt":"Liz Stohmayer","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Liz Stohmayer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Liz Stohmayer was named manager of Duluth’s Steve O’Neil Apartments. Stohmayer previously worked as a manager for a community-supported living program for people with disabilities and mental illness. * The Entrepreneur Fund announced the graduation of five area business owners from its “Be Strategic: Grow Your Business” two-month training program. Graduates include Scott Kilen of Chisholm’s Jultech; Ryan Perpich of Virginia’s Tritec; Janna Salmela of Grand Rapid’s Janna Salmela Photography; and Bill and Cindy Vana of Hibbing’s Northern Lites Glass Co. The program provides business owners with a long-term strategic plan, improved marketing, finance and management skills along with a network of business peers. * American Bank of the North in Mountain Iron promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616928","attributes":{"alt":"Nathan Dahl","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Nathan Dahl","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Nathan Dahl of Virginia to business banker. Dahl originally joined the bank as a credit analyst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.* Twin Ports Testing hired Joe Berger as supervisor of construction materials, testing field and laboratory. Before joining Twin Ports Testing, Berger worked as a construction materials technician at Braun Intertec of Duluth. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * SOAR Career Solutions, a Duluth nonprofit that provides career-planning services, announced the hiring of [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616929","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Erickson","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica Erickson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica Erickson of Aurora and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616930","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica McCarthy","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jessica McCarthy","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jessica McCarthy of Tomahawk, Wis., as career specialists. SOAR also promoted [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616931","attributes":{"alt":"Jason Beckman","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Jason Beckman","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"142"}}]]Jason Beckman of Duluth to program director. Before his promotion, Beckman worked as a career specialist with SOAR for seven years. He holds a psychology degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and master’s degrees in advanced management and business administration from the College of St. Scholastica.Erickson previously worked as lead staffing consultant at Express Employment Professionals in Duluth. She earned her degree in business administration from CSS.McCarthy previously worked as a tutor and mentor with the Duluth school district. She has an English education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is working toward a master’s degree in social work at UWS.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Messina and Associates announced
Gage Ritchie is agent of the week.* Essentia Health announced eight of its caregivers received Top Performer Award from Professional Research Consultants based on patient feedback surveys. Top Performers are ranked in the top 25 percent in the nation for patient satisfaction.Essentia Health recipients are Dr. Andrew Chiu, St. Mary’s-Heart and Vascular Center; Dr. B.D. Kion Hoffman, Deer River Clinic; Dr. Daniel Nikcevich, Dr. Thomas Patnoe, Dr. Thomas Russ and clinical nurse specialist Blanche Ebert, Duluth Clinic; Dr. Ingrid Nisswandt-Larsen, Lakeside Clinic; and Dr. Joseph Schwinghamer, Ely Clinic. Dr. Jan Baldwin of Essentia Health-Hibbing Clinic was recognized with both the Top Performer award and the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance. CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS* The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced the following graduates from its Paralegal Certification Program through its Center for Continuing Education: Brandon Engblom, Andrew Hanson, James Mohr, Sarah Sanford, John Staine and Sharon Williams.NEW BUSINESS/RELOCATIONS* Insight Environmental, an environmental consulting firm, opened its new corporate office in Suite 220 at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. The telephone number is at (800) 975-6512 and the website is insightenv.com.* Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic will celebrate the opening of its adjoining Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland. The celebration will include tours, yogurt treats, entertainment and a staff meet-and-greet. NWCC, which has been open for a month, is a collaboration between Memorial Medical Center and Essentia Health. DEDICATIONS* Ely’s City Heritage Preservation Commission announced the Ely Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designating the building as worthy of preservation.The ECC, owned by the city of Ely, was built in 1938 with funding from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration’s Public Works Administration and the city. It was closed to the public in 2014. The ECC joins six other area sites on the national list including Burntside Lodge, Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point, the 1889 Pioneer Mine buildings and head frame, the 1901 Tanner’s Hospital, the 1893 Bull of Woods Logging Scow in Burntside Lake and the Ely State Theater.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.
Biz Buzz for June 20
HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2616913","attributes":{"alt":"Meghan Dennison","class":"media-image","height":"198","title":"Meghan Dennison","typeof":"foaf...
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