The sale of the former A&W Restaurant on State Street in North Bismarck has been finalized.  A new Wendy's will be going into the building.  The Bismarck franchise owner says they plan to have the restaurant open in September.  He says they have been looking for a new location for a north Wendy's but land is so expensive.  When this building became available they looked at it and the price was right so they bought it.  When this new restaurant opens it will serve something new, breakfast.  The plan is to begin serving breakfast at the new store and then expand it to the other Bismarck locations

Chamber Awards

   Today, the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual small business awards.  Here are the winners:

Mike Fink Award

   This award goes to the business that has been in business in the Bismarck-Mandan area for at least five years.  They have to show a revenue growth over the last three years by 20% total and they must have shown a growth in the number of employees.  Three businesses received this honor.  They are American Trust Center , Lady J's Catering and Capital City Restaurant & Supply

New Entrepreneur of the Year

   This Award went to the individual who serves as a majority owner and operates a small business with a three year track record.  In addition the person must have increased employment opportunities, demonstrated entrepreneurial potential necessary for long term success and economic growth, social responsibility/ community service, overcome challenges, focus on the future and use creative technology.  This award went to Andrew Zoller of Rock 30 Games

Small Business Person of the Year

   This award went to the person who shows a strong history of business in the community.  The winner of this award was Brad Miller of Miller Insulation Inc.  The other nominees were Matt & Kim Levine (East 40 Chophouse), Janice Martin (Lady J's Catering), James Mellon (Midway Lanes), Paula Haider (Haider Glass Specialties), Perrie Schafer (Schafer Financial Inc.), Evan Hass (Dakota Carrier Network) and Pamela Schmidt (SIA Marketing/ Schmidt Insurance)

Granite Award

   This is the highest award the chamber hands out.  It goes to a business that has been in the community for at least fifty years and has demonstrated a commitment to the community.  The nominees for this award were H.A. Thompson & Sons, Northern Improvement and McQuade Distributing.  The winner of the award is...H.A. Thompson & Sons

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