The July edition of the Minot Area Chamber EDC Communicator celebrates the people and partnerships making a positive difference across the Minot area!

Leading the issue is an in-depth mid-year conversation with 2026 Board Chair Jarid Lundeen, who shares why he believes Minot is experiencing a pivotal moment fueled by major economic opportunities and strong civic leadership. Readers can also revisit Military Appreciation in the Parks, where more than 1,600 military members and their families were celebrated, learn about North Dakota's ranking as the nation's second-best state for military retirees, and discover how the Levitt AMP Minot Music Series is demonstrating the power of community development and placemaking through free, all-ages, original music programming in Citizens Alley.

As always, the Communicator also recognizes the businesses and individuals who make our community stronger. This edition features Eagle Award recipients, ribbon cuttings, new and renewing member investors, updates submitted by our member investors, and our ongoing Ambassador of the Month series, recognizing a longtime Ambassador who has been proudly wearing the red coat since the 1970s.