The Greater Bottineau Area Chamber of Commerce is the front door of Bottineau and Lake Metigoshe. Detailed civic information is given out by means of telephone calls, electronic and written correspondence to residents, newcomers, visitors and potential business prospects. Welcome packets are distributed to visitors attending conferences and events as well as to new and prospective residents. Area information such as calendar of events, lists of organizations, accommodations, maps brochures and community profile are compiled and always available upon request. Assistance is given to groups for accommodations and activities.

 Ongoing projects and Programs 

• Help members coordinate annual promotions such as Christmas & Crazy Days.
• Assist in promoting events sponsored by area organizations.
• Member of Greater North Dakota Association (North Dakota Chamber of Commerce)
• Sponsor, promote and assist the International Seed & Ag Show and Greater Bottineau area Shootout.
• Assist EDC with operating Technology Center.
• Business After Hours.
• Recruit & assist Conventions and Conferences.
• Maintain the Bottineau area Game Cleaning Station
• Submit letters of support for community projects.
• GNDA Leadership Awards
• Promote the local area at seasonal shows such as the State Fair, County Fair, Winter Expo, Winter Fest, Brandon Winter Show etc.
• Serve as Visitor Information Center.
• Participate in ND Tourism & Chamber Meetings.
• Coordinate Radio, TV and printed promotions of Bottineau & Lake Metigoshe.
• Provide design & Copy Services for local Groups.
• Manage Chamber Gift Certificate program
• Welcome New and Expanded Businesses.
• Chair of the Tobacco Coalition.
• Member of Turtle Mountain Tourism Assn.
• Member of Quality of Life Group based in Minot.
• Grant writers roundtable member.
• Member of the City Planning Committee.
• Attend and promote local community events

• Working on developing a Hiking/Biking multi-use path surrounding the City of Bottineau eventually connecting with the existing bike path at Lake Metigoshe.
• Working with Market Place for Kids to bring the event back to Bottineau in 2006
• Involved with City planning on current and future zoning.
• Currently investigating the creation of Chamber/Visitor’s Bureau website.
• Working on development of a Wellness Center for the Bottineau area
• Working with the City on the implementation of Renaissance Zoning within Bottineau.
• North Dakota Annual Bluegill Tournament
• Developing the Heart of North America Nature Trail.
• Working towards development of trail systems throughout the Turtle Mountains.
• Crazy Days, Circus, Community Wide Rummage Sale etc.
• Scholastic Awards Program
• Job Fair

 Current Chamber Committees

Agriculture:      Hosts the annual International Seed & Ag Show each January.

Education:      Hosts annual scholastic awards night. Serves as a link between schools and the business community.

Retail:            Involved in assisting downtown businesses with retail promotions.

Ambassador:   Coordinates business visitations and membership recruitment. Works on Chamber-sponsored events such as Business after Hours.

Tourism:         Works on promoting tourism in the Bottineau and Lake Metigoshe areas. Works with local businesses to assure that visitors have a positive experience when visiting the area. Recruits conventions and conferences.

Hunting:          Coordinates the annual Greater Bottineau Area Shoot-out. Also address legislative hunting issues.

Bike Trail:        This group is currently working on establishing a hiking/biking trail around the community.

Beautification:   Involved in improving the overall appearance and appeal of our city.

Mission:

• Advance all the Business, Professional, Civic and Cultural Interests of the City
• Encourage Growth of Existing Business Activities and New Firms
• Support all Activities Beneficial to the Community and its Citizens
• Develop Fruitfulness of Ag Territory
• Cultivate Friendship of Neighboring Communities
• Foster Community Betterment
• Promote Welfare of all Bottineau and lake Metigoshe Citizens

  519 Main Street ~ Bottineau, ND  58318-1202

Phone (701) 228-3849 ~ Fax (701) 228-5130

Website: www.bottineau.com  ~ Email: bcc@utma.com

Executive Director

Clint M. Reinoehl – 228-3849

Current Board of Directors

President

Larry Hagen – Lake Metigoshe State Park - 263-4651

Vice President

Bob Abrahamson – Retired Educator – 228-3057

Secretary/Treasurer

Sandy Hagen – Ace Hardware - 228-2284

Directors

Rick Gustafson – Sunny 101.9 - 228-5151

Tracy Moe – T’s Team Yamaha - 228-3882

Juli Rude – Cenex - 228-5972

Myra Strand – North Star Community Credit Union - 228-5858

Kevin Ward – Pamida – 228-228-2224

Joan Mortenson – St Andrews Clinic – 228-9405

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