The Minot Area Chamber EDC is made up of nearly 700 members in Minot. They know the importance of one voice. Whether it is home based businesses, family run stores or corporations, they all make up this organization. While one member may not have the influence to make things happen locally, statewide or nationally, together, 700 members can make a difference. Being a Chamber EDC member means different things to different member investors. For some, the networking opportunities keep them connected with current and potential clients. For others, the website exposure provides a vital marketing tool to connect the outside world with Minot, ND. And still others like the involvement in the numerous committees that work to make a difference for the business community and the city. The staff of six at the Minot Area Chamber EDC has the knowledge and expertise to help in promoting members but to also work on the issues that affect the business community. The Northwest Area Water Supply project, Minot Air Force Base, and the city’s infrastructure are some of the issues the Chamber EDC has been working to enhance.  www.minotchamberedc.com

Incorporated March 16, 2000, the Minot Area Community Foundation mission is “dedicated to improving the quality of life in the greater Minot area.”   Donations to the Foundation are in the form of planned gifts from individuals and families.   The Community Foundation also works with other foundations, corporations, and organizations who wish to establish funds to benefit non-profit organizations of their choice within the area.   Named funds, both large and small help create a permanent endowment and a lasting legacy in each donor's name.  



The uniqueness of the Minot Area Community Foundation is that it represents all non-profit organizations in our area.   Guided by the wishes of the donors and the needs of the greater Minot community, the Foundation awards grants and scholarships to a wide variety of non-profit organizations throughout our area.   >From arts to education… human services to economic development, the Minot Area Community Foundation was founded to provide resources to all types of area projects. With the increasing need for the services provided by nonprofit organizations and fewer resources of support, fundraising and endowment building becomes critically important for future stability and community development.



The vision for the Foundation is to build a better tomorrow for the Minot region by linking donor’s philanthropic interests with community needs. The Foundation engages the community and offers solutions to investors to build a better tomorrow. The Minot Area Community Foundation truly is the center for community giving.  Log onto www.magicgive.org to learn more.


For more information contact the Foundation at 701-852-0646.

Minot Area Council of the Arts (MACA) is a non profit organization. MACA's mission: "Connecting Artists. Building Community. Fostering Possibilities." MACA produces local cultural events through a combination of volunteerism, individual donations, sponsorships, contracts for services with public and private entities, and grants. Proceeds from any MACA event are used to 1) cover expenses and 2) generate more cultural activities in the greater Minot area. Evidence of MACA's success in the endeavor can be found in the growing statistics on culutural events scheduled each year since 2000. Information about any Minot area event can be located at www.minotarts.org/up-coming-events

The Minot Area Homeless Coalition Inc. is a group of individuals who have come together to advocate, coordinate and optimize services for homeless persons in the greater Minot area.
Our mission is to advocate, coordinate and optimize services for those in need. We can provide a variety of services depending on the need and the situation and there are times when we are able to assist with temporary/emergency shelter.
The Minot Area Homeless Coalition's 6th Annual Banquet & Fundraiser will be held November 10th at the Grand International. The event starts at 6:00pm with social hour, silent auction & dinner to start at 7:00pm. Tickets are $30 and available by calling 852-6300.

The Downtown Business and Professional Association is an organization whose main goal is to promote the growth and development of Downtown Minot.  
  The DBPA sponsors several seasonal events to convey to the Minot and surrounding communities that we are a big part of the commercial arena.  Some of these include the Fall Festival, Holiday Open House, Bunny Hop, Halloween Walk and the Wine Walk.  These events are designed to encourage shopping in the downtown area as well using the many professional services available.  
  A secondary goal of the DBPA is for beautification of downtown. The monies received from the Wine Walk have been used for several aesthetic improvements including an outdoor music system, Christmas tree lighting, flower containers, and more.
  We welcome Minot residents and surrounding communities to participate in our events and enjoy our historic atmosphere while you shop and participate in the services offered.  The strength of a city starts with its downtown and The Minot Downtown is alive and well.

The Minot Hot Tots are the newest team in the Northwoods League.  They maintain community - oriented values while provding high quality baseball featuring high caliber collegiate players.