Individuals and companies that do business with North Dakota banks participate in the Association as associate members.

Associate membership represents a significant commitment to the banking industry in North Dakota and a dedication to the principles of customer relationships, economic development and fair competition.  Each provider, through its associate membership, is a valued partner with the North Dakota Bankers Association.  Please use the services and products of these fine businesses whenever possible.

ACCOUNTING & AUDITING

Bradferd Associates, Inc.

P.O. Box 10608 • Fargo, ND 58106

(701) 364-2304 • Fax (701) 364-2317

Contacts: Brad Simek; Fernando Ochoa

contact.us@bradferdassociates.com

Bradferd Associates is an experienced organization dedicated to financial services. We provide a broad range of risk management and consulting solutions for financial institutions including: operational risk assessments, GLBA compliant risk assessments, IT operational risk assessments, internal audit services, IT internal audit functions, trust audits, loan review services, and operational consulting. We also provide financial and accounting solutions in budgeting and financial management, ALM and due diligence

BRADY MARTZ & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Contacts: Scott Stinar, Pete Hoistad, Jamie Kuntz

PO Box 14296 • Grand Forks, ND 58208-4296

(701) 795-7451 • Fax (701) 795-7498

Contacts: Boyd Anderson, Tom Will

PO Box 848 • Minot, ND 58702

(701) 852-0196 • Fax (701) 839-5452

Contacts: John Mongeon,Kevin Ritter

PO Box 1297 • Bismarck, ND 58502-1297

(701) 223-1717 • Fax (701) 222-0894

Agreed upon procedures engagements; opinion audits; IT reviews; income tax planning and preparation; consulting services - general business planning, mergers and acquisitions; management consulting; assist with regulatory accounting and reporting. Information Security and Technology Services which include: Business Continuity Planning, Creation and Testing Facilitation; Operations & Physical Security Assessments; Security Management Practices; Information Security Program Overview and Creation; Information Security related policies composition and review; conduct comprehensive GLBA Compliant Risk Assessments; Assist with Information Technology Internal Audit Functions and/or Training; Service Level Agreement (SLA’s) contract negotiation; Due Diligence Assessment(s) on third-party technology service providers and Computer Incident Response.

Eide Bailly LLP

4310 17th Ave., So • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 239-8500

Contacts: Tim LeClair, Wade Sandy

1050 E. Interstate Ave. • Bismarck, ND 58503

(701) 255-1091 • Fax (701) 224-1582

Contacts: Darrell Lingle, CPA, Dana Ereth, Manager

Eide Bailly is a regional CPA firm dedicated to financial institutions. We serve banks with tax and audit services, directors’ examinations, compliance and internal audit services, technology security services, technology risk assessments, succession planning, bank merger and acquisition analysis and assistance, bank stock valuations, and assistance with preparation of applications and notices to federal and state regulatory agencies.

Galleon Financial Services

PO Box 1205 • Dickinson, ND 58601

(701) 225-1613 • Fax (701) 225-9022

Contacts: Larry Robinson, CPA

Galleon Financial Services is a locally owned certified public accounting firm providing a wide range of services for financial institutions. Services include, security assessment audits, financial statement audits, compliance assessments, directors’ examination, tax planning and preparation

Professional Computer Services LLP

PO Box 125 • Dickinson, ND 58601

(701) 225-4810 • Fax (701) 225-3661

Contacts: Matt Baseflug, Director of Information Security

• Dennis Johnson, CEO • Ken Zach, General Manager

PCS and its owners have been servicing community banks for over 30 years by providing Information Systems Security Audits, Consulting, IT Support, and Hardware Support services to the banking industry. We help design, implement, and maintain safeguards to protect customer information by working closely with IT Steering committees to review current policies and procedures, making recommendations to correct deficiencies, and helping establish controls over critical systems and application. PCS's Service division provides hardware support services for proof machines, ATMs, vaults, alarms and CCTV systems, printers, computers, and mainframes. PCS Supplies handles all banking supply needs with very competitive pricing.

Widmer Roel PC

4334 18th Ave. SW, Suite 101 • Fargo, ND 58103-7414

(701) 237-6022 • Fax (701) 280-1495

• E-mail: info@widmerroelcpa.com

Contacts: Bob Dale • Charles Nord • Terry Delaney

3000 N 14th St. Ste. 2A

Bismarck, ND 58503

(701) 221-2655 • Fax (701) 221-2657

Widmer Roel PC, a CPA firm, provides tax and strategic planning, tax return preparation, audits, directors exams, holding company applications and reports along with other regulatory reports for banks.

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BROKERAGE, INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES

Ascensus

PO Box 979 • Brainerd, MN 56401

(800) 346-3860 • Fax (218) 825-5010

Contact: Derek Owen

During the last 12 years, Ascensus (formerly BISYS) has strategically evolved from a single service provider – offering information processing and technology outsourcing services to community banks – to a highly diversified out sourcer serving virtually all sectors of the financial services industry. Ascensus is a leading provider of retirement services, health savings account services, technical expertise and educational products. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

The Baker Group

1601 NW Expressway, 20th Floor

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

(405) 415-7222 Fax: (405) 415-7366

Contact: Jantz Kinzer

The Baker Group is a leader in the development of innovative assets/liability and investment portfolio management services for community banks. Products and services include: Asset/Liability Management, Investment Portfolio Accounting, Investment Portfolio Analysis, Budget and Board Reporting, Broker/Dealer services plus educational programs concerning regulatory issues, interest rate risk and portfolio management.

Baker is endorsed by four state community banking associations - TX, IN, IL and ND. Baker’s main office is located in Oklahoma City with branch offices in Austin, Indianapolis, Springfield, and Salt Lake City. You can reach any office by calling 1-800-937-2257 or find us on the web at www.gobaker.com. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

Bank Financial Services Group

8000 West 78th Street #100

Edina, MN 55439

(800) 931-7782 Fax: (952) 828-0893

Contact: Mark Blake, Regional Partner

Bank Financial Services Group (BFS Group) works with banks to design, implement, administer and finance meaningful executive benefit plans through the use of Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI).

Clark Consulting - Banking Practice

44171 Willow Road

St. Peter, MN 56082

(952) 334-3239 • Fax (952) 883-1372

Contacts: Mark Boomgaarden

Clark Consulting leads the industry in providing tailored executive benefit programs and strategic financing and investment solutions that help banks manage risk, optimize earnings, improve shareholder value, and realize key financial goals. Our consultative approach has benefited over 2,400 financial institutions and their shareholders nationwide for over 25 years. Clark Consulting’s customized products and services and multiple client solutions include placement of Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI), nonqualified deferred compensation plans, long-term care programs and asset administrative solutions. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

Cronin & Company, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2520 • Minneapolis, MN 55402

(800) 862-3991 • Fax (612) 337-5818

Contacts: Ken Schultz

Established in 1974, Cronin & Co., Inc. is a primary underwriter of municipal securities, specializing in the Upper Midwest region. The firm is also an established secondary dealer of municipal U.S. Treasury, government agency, mortgage-backed, and corporate bonds. The firm’s clients include community banks and trusts, money managers, bond funds, insurance companies and individual investors. Cronin & Co., Inc is a member in FINRA & SIPC.

Dougherty & Company LLC

PO Box 2157 • Bismarck, ND 58502

(701) 222-4411 • Fax (701) 222-4455

Contacts: Darlene Kautzman • Petrea Kaldahl Klein

Kim Beckmann

Dougherty & Company LLC is a premier regional investment-banking firm with distinct capabilities for tax-exempt issuers. We offer many other services to our bank clients including taxable bonds and commercial loans through our affiliate, Dougherty Funding LLC.

Investment Centers of America, Inc.

212 N. 4th Street • Bismarck, ND 58501

(800) 544-7113 • Fax (701) 258-5400

Contact: Charlotte Miller, New Business Coordinator

Investment Centers of America, Inc. is one of the oldest third party providers in the country offering FULL BROKERAGE SERVICES through banks. ICA has been working with banks since 1985 and currently has around 250 relationships in a 24 state area. Under this program, the main objectives are to:
    • Retain relationships with existing customers
    • Attract new customers to the bank
    • Provide new fee income to the bank
    • Position the bank to offer what customers are looking for        now and in the future
ICA provides ongoing marketing, sales and compliance support to their reps through a regional sales manager and sales assistant as well as a team of back office support.

Northland Securities, Inc.

45 South 7th St., Suite 2500 • Minneapolis, MN 55402

(800) 851-2920 • Fax (612) 851-5955

Contacts:Linda Knutson, Senior Vice President, Sales Manager

Northland Securities, Inc. is a full service investment firm specializing in underwriting and trading fixed income securities for community banks. Through our affiliate Northland Networks, we offer loan participations that are documented and serviced by a lead bank. The ownership of our parent company, Northland Capital Holdings, Inc., is shared by employees and outside investors, including Mr. Glen Taylor, well known Midwest business leader and owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the past five years, Northland has underwritten and placed over $5 billion of municipal bonds and loan participations. Northland Securities, Inc. is a member FINRA/SIPC

Oak Ridge Financial

701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 100

Golden Valley, MN 55416

(763)923-2205

Contact: Craig Mueller, Senior Vice President

Oak Ridge Financial is the only Twin Cities-based investment banking company specializing in community bank M & A engagements for buy and sell side situations. The Financial Institutions Group also specializes in fixed income solutions for banks.

Piper Jaffray & Co.

800 Nicollet Mall J13S02 • Minneapolis, MN 55402-7020

(612) 303-6632 • Fax (612) 313-3002

Contacts: John V. Miller

Piper Jaffray & Co. is a full service securities firm with specialized expertise in serving the investment needs of financial institutions. The firm is a leader in US Government Agency securities, bank-qualified municipal bonds, mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds. Piper Jaffray also offers financial institution clients additional services such as portfolio analytics; loan participations; and investment banking services. Since 1895. Member: SIPC & NYSE.

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CORRESPONDENT BANKING

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

90 Hennepin Avenue, PO Box 291 • Minneapolis, MN 55480

(800) 553-9656 • Fax (612)204-6960

Contact: Steve Peterson, Account Manager

Dennis Spencer, Account Manager

Pamela Hasenberg, Director of Sales

The Federal Reserve Bank offers innovative services that provide accessibility and flexibility for a dynamic, evolving industry. Our services include Check, FedACH®, FedACH International®, FedACH Risksm, FedCash®, FedForward®, FedReceipt®, FedReturn®, FedWire® Funds and Securities, National Settlement and Treasury Services, and Account Management and Service Charge Information. Visit us at www.frbservices.org or contact your account manager

United Bankers' Bank

5024 S Bur Oak Place, Suite 208 • Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 323-0214 or (800) 752-8140 • Fax (605) 323-0217

E-mail: info@ubb.com

Contacts: Chuck Hokans, Senior Vice President • Todd Holzwarth, Vice President-Lending • Pete Switenki, Vice President-Investments • James Lee, Correspondent Banking Officer

United Bankers’ Bank is a full-service correspondent bank dedicated to serving the correspondent banking needs of ND, SD, MN, MT, IA NE, WY, MI, WA, OR, and ID. We offer a wide variety of products and services to our community bank customers including: deposit, loan, securities and consulting services. For more information please call James Lee at (605) 323-0214.

US Bank National Association

101 E. 5th St., Mail Station EP-MN-S9CB • St. Paul, MN 55101
Fax: (651) 466-8270

Contacts: Allen G. Highum, Vice President • (866) 425-4289
James Perkins, Vice President • (651) 466-8255
Dan Miller, Government Relations Manager • (612) 303-7813

Full correspondent banking services: Bank Acquisition Financing, International, Collections, Funds Transfer, Foreign Exchange, Currency, Investment Services, Credit Card Services, Check Clearing/Cash Letters, ATM/Debit Card Program, Trust Services.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

90 South 7th St. N9305-071 • Minneapolis, MN 55402-3903

(612) 667-7578 • Fax (612) 667-3510

Contact: Pat Green, Gov’t Relations

Mark Altringer, VP/Relationship Manager, (612) 667-7805

Wells Fargo Global Correspondent Banking boasts one of the largest correspondent banking franchises in the U.S. and overseas. With over 1,500 banking relationships around the world, it is no wonder Wells Fargo Global Correspondent Banking has maintained its stellar reputation over the years. We have over 70 product solutions including but not limited to: treasury management, credit solutions, foreign exchange, international trade and finance, investment management and third party services. Our goal is to satisfy all of our customers’ financial needs, help them succeed financially, be recognized as the premier provider of financial services and innovative solutions to Domestic and International Banks, and their respective customers, in the markets that we serve.

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ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION SERVICES

APPROVAL PAYMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

120 West Locust Street, PO Box 446 • Boonville, IN 47601-0446

(888) 311-7248 ext. 223 • Fax (812) 897-6017

Contact: Todd J. Maple, Director of Relations

Approval Payments Solutions, Inc. (APS) provides Merchant Services through “Agent Bank Partnerships”. APS is a full service provider, offering an all-inclusive solution for the payment processing needs of any business. Our complete menu of electronic payments solutions enables our “Bank Partners” to provide a payment acceptance solution to virtually any business.

CFC Technology Corporation

2600 Fernbrook Lane Suite 138 • Plymouth, MN 55447

(763) 235-5300 • Fax (763) 235-5301

Contact: Bill Ristvedt, President

CFC provides world-class bank technology solutions that increases efficency, save money, and add profits. Our strategies help banks reach their goals-today, tomorrow, and into the future.

We have helped 1,000 banks with 200 core conversions, implemented 950 Check21 sites, also 225 banks use our Merchant Capture products and we have upgraded 300 networks. Our Advisory Group helps with BCP’s, assessments, and workflow initiatives. SafetyVAULTTM for data backup and recovery is the most unique product in bank technology today.

When you combine profitability improvement products with our expertise in Merchant Capture, Check21, Managed Services and Performance Monitoring Products - it is easy to see why community banks trust CFC for all of their technology needs.

FIRST DATA COMPANY

Omaha, NE

(402) 885-8190 • Fax (402) 885-8195

Contact: Barbara Larson, Relationship Manager

First Data is a leader in electronic commerce and payment services, serving approximately 3.5 million merchant locations, 1,400 card issuers and millions of consumers. First Data provides credit, debit, private-label, smart and stored-value card issuing and merchant transaction processing services; Internet banking, bill payment and cash management solutions; and check guarantee and verification services. The company’s STAR® Network offers ATM and POS access at more than 2 million locations. The company’s Instant Cash® Network offers ATM access coast-to-coast, including a wide network of surcharge-free ATMs.

FISERV

Corporate

255 Fiserv Drive • Brookfield, WI 53045

(262) 879-5000

North Dakota

Regency West 7

4400 Westown Parkway, Suite 400

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 224-8070 • Fax (515) 224-8186

Contact: John W. McChesney

Fiserv, a trusted advisor to its clients and a Fortune 500 company, provides information management systems/services to financial institutions. Major services include core banking software, outsourced bank processing, transaction processing, check and imaging services, payments and loan management. Serving more than 25,000 clients worldwide, Fiserv is a leading provider of core account processing solutions for U.S. banks, credit unions and thrifts.

Jack Henry & Associates

663 West Hwy 60 • Monett, MO 65708

(417) 235-6652

Contact: Dennis Jones, Marketing Manager

Jack Henry Banking, a division of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ; JKHY), is a leading provider of the totally integrated, enterprise-wide automation that banks need to execute their dynamic business strategies; support their unique growth, service, operational, and performance goals; and capitalize on the evolving trends shaping the financial services industry. Its client-centric solutions, which are supporting more than 1,700 banks, blend three functionally distinct core processing platforms, more than 100 integrated complementary solutions, state-of-the-art technology, unmatched personal service, in-house and outsourced operating alternatives, and integrity-based business relationships.

PULSE EFT Association

1301 McKinney, Suite 2500 • Houston, TX 77010

Contact: Mike Urquiza, Senior Manager, Business Development

(630) 365-3749 • Fax (630) 365-3750

Contact: Denise Stigge, Vice President,

Association Relations PULSE

(800) 420-2122 or (852) 214-0181 • Fax (832) 214-0333

PULSE is one of the nation’s leading ATM/debit networks, currently serving more than 4,500 banks, credit unions and savings institutions across the country. PULSE is owned by Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). The network links cardholders with more than 265,000 ATMs, as well as POS terminals at retail locations nationwide. The company is also a valued resource for industry research related to electronic payments and is committed to providing its participants with education on evolving products, services and trends in the payments industry. For more information, visit www.pulse-eft.com.

For PULSE association questions contact:

Denise Stigge,

Vice President, Association Relations

PULSE

1301 McKinney, Suite 2500, Houston, TX 77010

P: 832-214-0181 or 1-800-420-2122

F: 832-214-0333

dstigge@pulse-eft.com

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EQUIPMENT

3D Security Inc.

47185 Wild Clover Circle, Suite 200 • Sioux Falls, SD 57107

(605) 543-5159 • Fax (605) 543-5171

Contact: Troy Anderson, President

3D Security is a full line bank equipment supplier. We handle vaults, safes, drive-up equipment, bullet resistant windows, deal drawers, cash and teller lockers, undercounter steel cabinets, fire file cabinets, safe deposit boxes, night depositories, alarms, CCTV and access control. We combine common sense and advice from people who know the industry and a company that takes time to know your business and listen to your needs. Please give 3D Security an opportunity on your next project or need to upgrade or replace.

Bruns System

1106 Post Road • Madison, WI 53711

1(800) 255-9472

Fax (800) 273-5840

Contact: Stephen Bruns

Since 1961, Bruns Systems has been a quality supplier of cost effective cash handling solutions for banks in North Dakota. Cash solutions include coin and currency counters/sorters, self-service coin deposit centers, ATMs, interactive online kiosks, and supplies. With service technicians and sales representatives throughout North Dakota, you can count on superior customer service.

Our new mobile showroom can come to your bank to share the new self service coin deposit center and our interactive online kiosks that help turn your members into online banking users. For more in depth needs and analysis, our Better Banking Tour at De La Rue headquarters in Chicago will show you the latest in cash handling solutions. Bruns Systems - it all adds up!

Dakota Security Systems, Inc.

2201 East 54th St. North • Sioux Falls, SD 57104

(800) 365-5625 • Fax (605) 271-7000

Contact: Carl Anderson, Regional Sales Manager • Chuck Risty, Regional Sales Manager

Sales, consulting, service and installation of security equipment such as vaults, vault doors, safes, chests, night depositories, safe deposit boxes, undercounter equipment, drive up equipment, alarms, CCTV & digital recorders. All name brands of equipment serviced, service contracts available and safe deposit lock & key service.

Financial Supply Center, Inc.

250 North 31st St., Suite 1 • Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 355-1161 • Fax (701) 355-1163

Contact: Harold Duchscherer, President

Financial Supply Center offers Korden undercounter steel cabinets, Schwab and Fireking fireproof cabinets, and Hon office furniture. We also offer a large selection of calculators, typewriters, fax machines, shredders, teller machines, laser printers, and coin/currency handling equipment. Contact FSC for discounted prices on all bank supplies and office products.
NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Fireside Office Solutions

PO Box 2116 • Bismarck, ND 58502

701.258.8586

Contact: Dan Vondrachek, Vice-President

Fireside Office Solutions sells office furniture and offers design services. They are a Systems Steelcase office products dealer and a Hasler Mailing Systems dealer. Fireside also sells Kyocera copiers and printers, along with document imaging products. Other services include computer network design sales and installation and network managed services.

Network Center Communications, Inc.

3247 39th St. SW • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 235-8100 • Fax (701) 499-5700

Contact: Don Rubertus

Network Center Communications, Inc. offers IP telephone systems, Data Technology equipment, Digital Signage, Security Cameras and Recording, Help Desk Support, data Monitoring, Wireless, Voice and Data Cabling, Offsite data storage, Penetration Testing

NRG Technology Services

1661 Capitol Way • Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 250-9400 • Fax (701) 328-7308

Contact: Chris Brown, Vice President

NRG Technology Services is a Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft business partner providing innovative technology solutions in hardware and software sales and service, network and server administration, managed services, and offsite backup and disaster recovery.

SAFETEC, LLC

1830 23rd St. So. • Moorhead, MN 56560

(701) 280-0151 • Fax (218) 287-0208

Contact: Spencer Bernier, Owner

Safetec, LLC provides equipment and services to the financial industry. Some of our products include drive-up systems, modular vaults and vault doors, money safes, safe deposit boxes, depositories, steel cabinets, alarms, access control, digital video and ATMs. We also offer service contracts, consulting, and U.L. central station monitoring.

SECURITY PRODUCTS COMPANY

PO Box 2764 • Fargo, ND 58108-2764

(800) 338-3096 • Fax (763) 489-2161

Contact: John Knudson

With offices in Fargo and headquarters in Blaine, MN, Security Products Company (SPC) provides banking equipment and security solutions for financial institutions in North Dakota, Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. As a member of the Hamilton Dealer Network, SPC can also provide equipment and services throughout all 50 states. A sister company, SPC Integrated Solutions, provides a full suite of IT services including audits, consulting, managed services and web development. A second sister company, SPC Construction Services, provides construction management, design/build services and consulting, as well as interior design services.

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HOTELS/MOTELS

Best Western Ramkota Hotel Bismarck

800 S. 3rd St • Bismarck, ND 58504

(701) 258-7700 • Fax (701) 224-8212

Contacts: Dave Achtenberg, General Manager • Sandy Fleck, Director of Sales and Catering

Full service hotel/convention facility. Within minutes of everything in Bismarck. Directly across the street from the region's largest shopping mall. Free high speed internet in all sleeping rooms. 25,000 square feet of meeting space. 306 guest rooms and suites. 24 hour business center, exercise room, cafe and lounge, complimentary airport shuttle service available.

Doublewood Inn

3333 13th Ave. South • Fargo, ND 58108

(701) 235-3333 • Fax (701) 280-9482

Contact: Nicole Schaffer, General Manager • Kari Metzger, Director of Sales

1400 East Interchange • Bismarck, ND 58502

(701) 258-7000 • Fax (701) 258-2001

Contacts: Bernie Eckroth, General Manager • Laurie Schumacher, Director of Sales

Full service hotel/motel accommodations, executive conference rooms and convention facilities, corporate lodging, advantage club rate program.

Holiday Inn of Fargo

3803 13th Ave S • Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 282-2700 • Fax (701) 281-9729

Contacts: Doug Anselmin, General Manager • Jill Shaw, Director of Sales

The Holiday Inn of Fargo is an award-winning hotel which features 310 guest rooms, over 27,000 square feet of all newly redesigned commercial space, two restaurants and a lounge/casino. Home of Shipwreck Bay Water playland which features five children’s waterslides. Free high-speed internet access in all rooms, commercial space, business center and common areas.

Ramada Plaza Suites & Convention Center

1635 42nd Street SW • Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 277-9000 • Fax (701) 281-7144

Contacts: Mary Johnson, Director of Sales

Conventional rooms, two-room suites and deluxe suites, new beds and linens, spa-inspired amenities, 150’ waterslide, pool, whirlpool and sauna, Basies Restaurant & Lounge, Wyndham Rewards, 23,000 sq. ft. conference space, close to shopping.

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INSURANCE PRODUCTS

Allied Solutions, LLC

Fargo Service Office, PO Box 9856 • Fargo, ND 58106-9856

(866) 633-1483 • Fax (701) 235-3577

Contact: Steve Owens, Client Management Representative

400 Robert St. North, Suite 1150 • St. Paul, MN 55101

(888)784-0745 • Fax (651) 366-6994

Contact: Connie Klaers, Office Manager

Allied Solutions, LLC is a full service provider for banks. Our suite of Products and services includes credit protection, debt protection, web based POS Products, iQQ, mortgage life/disability, accidental death and dismemberment, term life, home warranty, Guaranteed Asset Protection, Mechanical Breakdown Protection, CPI, Courtesy Pay, Identity Theft, loan origination systems and others. Leverage our industry leading talent and resources to introduce a program that is customer focused, compliant and continually adjusted to regulatory and market changes. Our goal is to maximize your financial results while enhancing your customer service. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

BancInsure

120 N 3rd St, Suite 240 • Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 250-6633 • Fax (701) 223-9500

Contacts: Mike Zolnowsky • Pat Bosch

Founded in 1985 as the only full-line independent insurer focusing completely on financial institutions, BancInsure’s understanding of financial institutions and their intricate operations is unmatched in the marketplace. This translates into extraordinary value through complete risk mitigation and risk management solutions. As the only company ever created by bankers, for bankers, BancInsure offers a comprehensive array of quality insurance products including financial institution bond, directors and officers and professional liability, property and casualty, workers compensation, excess deposit insurance, lenders single interest, mortgage protection and flood insurance. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, BancInsure holds an A- (Excellent) A.M. Best rating with a stable outlook. The company is endorsed by eighteen banking organizations and is licensed in 48 states. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

Bank Financial Services Group

8000 W. 78th St. #100, • Edina, MN 55439

(800) 931-7782 • Fax (952) 829-0893

Contact: Mark A. Blake, Regional Partner

Bank Financial Services Group (BFS Group) works with community banks to design, implement, administer and finance meaningful executive benefit plans.

Benefits for Success

PO Box 908 • Fargo, ND 58107-0908

(701) 365-8780 • Fax (701) 234-1680

Contact: David Lysne, President

Benefits for Success in Fargo specializes in employee benefits-specifically group life insurance, short term disability insurance and long term disability insurance.

Prior to sending out the RFP we review current plans and suggest any improvements. Our banking clients have saved between 33% and 64% of their premium and we were able to improve the benefit in two-thirds of the banks-especially in the long term disability insurance plan. And the banks we work with tell us they have been pleased with our service.

Dave Lysne is the owner of Benefits for Success and has been working directly with employee benefits for 13 years and was the human resources administrator for two banking groups in Fargo for 20 years prior to that

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Dakota

107 West Main • Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 223-6348 • Fax (701) 255-5595

Contact: Terry Koehler

Contact: Terry C. Price

Insurance Company-Health, Life, Disability, Long Term Care, Dental, Vision, and Flex. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Clark Consulting -- Banking Practice

44171 Willow Road • St. Peter, MN 56082

(952) 334-3239

Contacts: Mark Boomgaarden, Consultant

Clark Consulting leads the industry in providing tailored executive benefit programs and strategic financing and investment solutions that help banks manage risk, optimize earnings, improve shareholder value, and realize key financial goals. Our consultative approach has benefited over 2,400 financial institutions and their shareholders nationwide for over 25 years. Clark Consulting’s customized products and services and multiple client solutions include placement of Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI), nonqualified deferred compensation plans, long-term care programs and asset administrative solutions. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Federal Flood Certification Corporation

4000 Horizon Way • Irwing, TX 75063

800.449.3322

Contacts: Joe Wetegrove, President

Ed McLin, Senior Vice President Marketing

info@fedflood.com

Since 1992, Federal Flood has employed an accurate, cost-effective approach to flood zone determinations, enhanced by a commitment to technology and customer-focused services and solutions. With Federal Flood, lenders have access to free LOMA/LOMR services, customized billings and NFIP products. Our goal is to protect the lender, while expediting the closing process.

Investment Centers of America, Inc.

212 N. 4th Street • Bismarck, ND 58501

(800) 544-7113 • Fax (701) 258-5400

Contact: Charlotte Miller, New Business Coordinator

Investment Centers of America, Inc. is one of the oldest third party providers in the country offering FULL BROKERGE SERVICES through banks. ICA has been working with banks since 1985 and currently have around 250 relationships in a 24 state area.
Under this program, the main objectives are to:
    • Retain relationship with existing customers
    • Attract new customers to the bank
    • Provide new fee income to the bank
    • Position the bank to offer what customers are looking for -
       now and in the future
ICA provides ongoing marketing, sales and compliance support to their reps through a regional sales manager and sales assistant as well as a team of back office support.

North Dakota Guaranty & Title Company

400 East Broadway, Suite 102 • Bismarck, ND 58501

701.223.6835

Contacts: Janet Schwan, President

     Karen Johner, Vice President

     ndgt@thetitleteam.com

North Dakota Guaranty & Title offers title insurance, abstract of titles, escrow and closing services, registered agent service, 1031 exchange closing services and UCC reports.

Northland Securities, Inc.

45 South 7th St., Suite 2500 • Minneapolis, MN 55402

(800) 851-2920 • Fax (612) 851-5955

Contacts:Linda Knutson, Senior Vice President, Partner, Sales Manager

Northland Securities, Inc. is a full service investment firm specializing in underwriting and trading fixed income securities for community banks. Through our affiliate Northland Networks, we offer loan participations that are documented and serviced by a lead bank. The ownership of our parent company, Northland Capital Holdings, Inc., is shared by employees and outside investors, including Mr. Glen Taylor, well known Midwest business leader and owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the past five years, Northland has underwritten and placed over $2.5 billion of municipal bonds and loan participations. Northland Securities, Inc. is a member FINRA/SIPC.

Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC

17 Foster Drive • Des Moines, IA 50312

(515) 240-5451

Contact: Steve Davis

Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC (Promontory) provides creative solutions that help banks and other financial institutions to compete more effectively. The company currently offers two well-established services - CDARS and IND. As a member of the Promontory Network, your bank can use one or both of these services to:

• Offer full FDIC coverage on multi-million dollar investments which encourages customers to consolidate their investments through your institution. This can help your bank not only to attract new deposits, but also to expand market share, enhance customer loyalty, cross-sell other services and reduce collateralization cost.
• Earn fee income by selling "excess" deposits. You can attract new customer deposits and take these funds off your balance sheet by selling "excess" deposits to institutions that need funds while maintaining complete ownership of the customer relationship.
• Access fixed or floating rate funding without collateralization requirements or administrative hassles.

Renaissance Bank Advisors

Contacts:

Eric Wallace • (605) 310-5785

2801 West Brandy Wine Circle • Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Glenn Rasmussen • (605) 321-6232

7800 East Oakmount Place • Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Lisa Gilbertson • (612) 719-2456

720 Main Street, Suite 201 • Mendota Heights, MN 55118

Ed Schmitz • (701) 893-9110

1128 Westrac Drive • Fargo, ND 58102

In response to the growing needs of community bankers, three of the nation’s leaders in the BOLI industry formed Renaissance Bank Advisors (RBA). The new entity, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Financial Partners Corp. (NYSE: NFP) operates under the stewardship of Richard C. Chapman, Robert H. Leeper and Joseph L. Carpenter, and brings a new approach to BOLI management, emphasizing risk assessment and risk management over retail sales and marketing. RBA is dedicated to serving the community bank marketplace and has absorbed placement and administration of BOLI financed benefit programs for more than 1,100 community banking organizations. RBA administers in excess of $5.5 billion of cash surrender value for these organizations.

Over the past 22 years, Glenn Rasmussen and Ed Schmitz have designed programs for banks throughout the state of North Dakota. Completing Glenn and Ed’s team are two additional members, Lisa Gilbertson and Eric Wallace, each bringing an additional 7+ years of experience in the BOLI and benefits market. Whether you are interested in restoring shortfalls in existing plans, creating management incentives, upgrading director benefits, financing your bank’s plan obligations, or long-term BOLI administration and risk management, Glenn, Ed, Eric, and Lisa, along with RBA, can provide solutions.

SouthWest Business Corporation (SWBC)

9311 San Pedro, #600

San Antonio, TX 78216

(248) 922-9399

Contact: Angela Freeman

SouthWest Business Corporation (SWBC) is a recognized leader in the financial services industry. Services available include: lender placed fire and flood, excess flood, blanket fire, lenders single interest and collateral protection insurance. With representatives across the country, SWBC is able to provide valuable products with responsive support and training.

Spectrum Financial Services, Inc.

9290 W. Dodge Road, Suite 203 • Omaha, NE 68114

(402) 933-4699 • Fax (402) 333-8339

Contacts: Thomas McAndrews, President • Scott Votava, Executive VP • Keith Falconer, District Sales Director • David Ulch, Senior Field Representative

Spectrum Financial Services, Inc. is an independent, full-service insurance agency specializing in the delivery of core credit-related insurance products and services for community banks and their customers throughout the Midwest. Since 1978 Spectrum has provided fee income opportunities, including single premium credit life reinsurance programs through Spectrum Life Insurance Company, as well as other credit-related insurance products and services designed to develop and grow bank fee income, reduce or eliminate risk from the bank's portfolio, and reduce loan operation expenses.

Travelers Companies Inc.

385 Washington St. • St. Paul, MN 55102-1118

(651) 310-5072 • Fax (800) 420-4597

Contacts: Jordan Iblings • David Newman

The St. Paul has continuously provided quality insurance for Financial Institutions for more than 70 years through local independent insurance agents. The St. Paul offers coverage for a wide range of financial services risks, including Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Financial Institution Bond, Kidnap/Ransom, Lender Liability and Property/Casualty. Ask your local independent agent about the St. Paul.

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LAW FIRMS

Anderson & Bottrell

4132 30th Ave. S., Suite 100 • Fargo, ND 58104-8407

(701) 235-3300 • Email: Lbottrell@andersonbottrell.com

Contacts: Lowell P. Bottrell

Anderson & Bottrell law firm has been serving the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding areas for over 25 years. We are a diversified law firm, with attorneys who specialize in specific areas, while maintaining a general practice of law, thus allowing us to meet multiple needs of our clients. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law in North Dakota and Minnesota, in both federal and state courts, as well as before private arbitrators and mediators, enabling us to handle all litigation areas. We also serve many business clients in their legal needs in other states.

Conmy Feste LTD.

406 Main Ave, PO Box 2686 • Fargo, ND 58108

(701) 293-9911 • Fax (701) 293-3133 • Email: mthomas@conmylaw.com

Contacts: Paul M. Hubbard • Michael M. Thomas

Established in 1879, Conmy Feste is a general practice law firm of six lawyers licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota. The firm places a special emphasis on creditor's rights and the representation of financial institutions involving workouts, collections, lender liability claims, loan documentation, and bankruptcy matters.

Crowley, Haughey, Hanson, Toole & Dietrich, P.L.L.P.

P.O. Box 1206 • Williston, ND 58802-1206

(701) 572-2200 • Fax (701) 572-7072

Contacts: Fred C. Rathert • Ken G. Hedge • Garth H. Sjue

Crowley, Haughey, Hanson, Toole, & Dietrich, P.L.L.P. is the largest firm in Montana and one of the largest firms in the Northern Rocky Mountain Region. The firm provides a full range of legal services throughout North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming. It represents a number of banks and financial institutions in the region, offering assistance in the areas of creditor's rights in bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and regulatory matters.

McNair, Larson & Carlson, Ltd.

Suite 600, 51 Broadway, P.O. Box 2189 • Fargo, ND 58108

(701) 293-9190 • Fax (701) 241-9107

Contacts: Michael D. McNair • Jerry D. Larson • Bruce H. Carlson • David L. Johnson

The firm provides counsel and legal services for banks and holding companies, including formation and acquisition. The firm provides representation in bank-debtor situations including bankruptcy, loan collections, and foreclosures. The firm provides assistance with loan documentation and loan agreements, as well as legal representation in all areas of real estate services.

Nilles Law Firm

P.O. Box 2626 • Fargo, ND 58108

(701) 237-5544 • Fax (701) 280-0762

Contact: Gregory B. Selbo

General representation of financial institutions including document preparation, title examination, title insurance, foreclosures, closing service for residential and commercial transactions and collections.

Olson & Burns, P.C.

PO Box 1180

Minot, ND 58702

(701)839-1740

Contact: Richard P. Olson, Attorney

Olson & Burns P.C. is dedicated to providing clients with a complete range of legal services in a prompt, professional and cost effective manner. Working as a team, attorneys and staff have assisted and represented clients in all fields of law.

Serkland Law Firm

P.O. Box 6017 • Fargo, ND 58108-6017

(701) 232-8957 • Fax (701)237-4049

Contact: Roger Minch

This eleven lawyer law firm began in 1888 and practices in all areas of the law in all courts throughout the states of North Dakota and Minnesota. It has represented lenders for most of its history. The firm represents numerous members of the NDBA and other creditors such as agricultural lenders, insurance companies, national commercial lenders and leasing companies. Special services for banking clients include appearances before the state banking board and regulatory bodies, and representation and advice about loan documentation, lien acquisition and perfection, loan workouts and settlements, mediation, foreclosure of real estate mortgages and personal property security interests, general collection, commercial litigation, lender liability prevention and defense and representation in bankruptcy court. Mr. Minch has been certified as a Creditor’s Risk Specialist by the American Board of Certification sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Loan League of America.

Zimney Foster, P.C.

P.O. Box 13417 • Grand Forks, ND 58208-3417

(701) 772-8111 • Fax (701) 772-7328

Contact: John S. Foster, President of the firm

This ten-lawyer firm has been in existence since 1932, with a strong banking and commercial department concentrating in banking law and regulation, protection of secured and unsecured lender rights in bankruptcy cases, Uniform Commercial Code secured transactions, negotiable instruments, commercial paper transactions, loan documentation and loan file review, loan workout agreements, real estate mortgage foreclosures, chattel security foreclosures and repossessions, fidelity bond claims, title insurance, abstract examination, real estate loan closings, trusts and commercial and agricultural leases. The firm is AV rated and one of its members is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

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LENDING & FUNDS SUPPORT

Assurity Finance & Development, LLC

P.O. Box 5926 • Grand Forks, ND 58206-5926

(701) 795-1110 • Fax (701) 746-9547

Contact: Jon A. Ramsey, Vice President

Assurity Finance & Development is primarily a commercial finance company based in Grand Forks, ND. Assurity’s staff offers over 60 years of combined experience in providing quality financial services to growing businesses in the upper Midwest. From objectively analyzing financial performance to structuring, sourcing, and funding loan accommodations, our key objective is to provide real value. Assurity’s success is directly dependent upon our ability to provide optimum financing solutions to our clients. We provide the following: independent objective analysis, commercial real estate mortgage brokerage,equipment term loans, equipment leasing, business operating lines and mezzanine/subordinate financing.

Dakota Certified Development Corp.

4133 30th ave. So., Suite 100 • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 293-8892 • Fax (701) 364-1940

Contact: Larry Mandigo, President

Participating with financial institutions and economic development organizations with the financial needs of businesses and communities.

Administer SBA 504 Program, USDA Rural Development, IRP Program and the SBA Microloan Program throughout the entire state.

Department of Commerce/ND Development Fund

Century Center, 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 2 • Bismarck, ND 58502-2057

(701) 328-5310 • Fax (701) 328-5395

Contacts: Dean Reese, CEO

The North Dakota Development Fund provides financing for “Primary Sector” businesses, which includes agricultural processing, manufacturing and export service companies. The Fund provides “gap” financing not available from other, more conventional sources. Innovative financing options are available to provide both short and long term capital to new, expanding or relocating businesses in the state of North Dakota. Funds are available for debt financing, equity investment and real estate partnership. The Development Fund can participate in up to 50% of a project. The maximum investment amount is up to $300,000.

Federal Flood Certification Corporation

4000 Horizon Way • Irwing, TX 75063

800.449.3322

Contacts: Joe Wetegrove, President

Ed McLin, Senior Vice President Marketing

info@fedflood.com

Since 1992, Federal Flood has employed an accurate, cost-effective approach to flood zone determinations, enhanced by a commitment to technology and customer-focused services and solutions. With Federal Flood, lenders have access to free LOMA/LOMR services, customized billings and NFIP products. Our goal is to protect the lender, while expediting the closing process.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

3727 East Fox Run Place • Sioux Falls, SD 57103-7196

(800) 544-3452 ext. 1181 • Fax (605) 331-4229

Contacts: Bob Perez, Vice President, Member Services

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a wholesale bank that provides low-cost short and long-term funding and community lending to more than 1,200 shockholder commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions and insurance companies. FHLB Des Moines provides money to local banks to help supply loans for housing and community investment that build neighborhoods and strengthen communities. FHLB Des Moines, is wholly owned by its members and receives no taxpayer funding, and gives back to the community by devoting 10 percent of its net income each year to affordable housing programs. Operating in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota, the Home Loan bank is one of 12 regional banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The Home Loan Bank System is the largest supplier of home mortgage credit in the United States.

Kinetic Leasing, Inc.

3345 39th Street South #2 • Fargo, ND 58104-6916

(701) 476-0221 • Fax (701) 476-0277

Contact: Dan Saville, Senior Vice President

Kinetic Leasing is an independent general equipment lease finance company which creates flexible equipment leasing solutions for banks and its customers. Kinetic Leasing enters into partnership with community banks and provides a customized bank lease program for these banks. This partnership allows the community bank to offer a full service equipment lease product to its customers without incurring the costs associated with managing and operating its own leasing division.

Lake Agassiz Certified Development Company

417 Main Ave. • Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 235-1197 • Fax (701) 235-6706

Contact: Irv Rustad

The Lake Agassiz Certified Development Company, founded in 2004, is a non-profit corporation, whose mission is to assist in maintaining and enhancing the economic viability of communities throughout the state of North Dakota. LACDC provides financial resources and technical assistance, through federal, state, and local partnerships, to the states small business enterprises and also administers the Small Business Administration's 504 Loan Program for the State of North Dakota.

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency

P.O. Box 1535 • Bismarck, ND 58502-1535

(701) 328-8080 • Fax (701) 328-8090 • E-mail: info@ndhfa.state.nd.us

Contact: Michael A. Anderson
E-mail:info@ndhfa.org

A public financial institution, the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency offers affordable mortgage financing for low- to moderate-income households, assures the continued availability of low-income rental units, and provides rural communities with the technical and financial assistance required to address local housing needs.

North Dakota Small Business Development Center

1200 Memorial Highway, PO Box 5509 • Bismarck, ND 58506-5509

(701) 328-5375 • Fax (701) 250-4304

Contacts: Bon Wikenheiser

The North Dakota Small Business Development Center (ND SBDC) is a network of professionals throughout North Dakota that provides high quality, confidential assistance in counseling, training, and research to existing and prospective North Dakota small businesses. The ND SBDC also sponsors free and low-cost seminars and conferences providing continuing education in essential business management. ND SBDC offices are located in Grand Forks, Grafton, Devils Lake, Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston and Minot.

Scott Financial Corporation

15010 Sundown Drive • Bismarck, ND 58503

(701) 255-2215 • Fax (701) 223-7299

Contacts: Brad J. Scott, President
Margo L. Scott, Vice President

Scott Financial Corporation is a $300 million commercial finance company located in Bismarck serving the corporate finance needs through bank loan participations of select client relationships throughout 10 states in the Midwest and Southwest.

USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT

PO Box 1737 • Bismarck, ND 58502-1737

(701) 530-2037 • Fax (701) 530-2111

Contact: Clare Carlson, State Director

Dale Van Eckhout, Business and Community Program Director • Mark Wax, Housing Program Director

Business Guaranteed Loans, Community Facility Direct and Guaranteed Loans, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Guaranteed Loans and Grants, Value Added Producer Grants, Water and Waste Direct and Guaranteed Loans.

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MARKETING PRODUCTS & SERVICES

ADVANTAGE CREDIT BUREAU

PO Box 2584 • Fargo, ND 58108

(701) 239-9977 • Fax (701) 239-9963

Contact — Dave Campbell

Advantage Credit Bureau has been helping businesses make responsible credit decisions since 1992. As a full service credit bureau, with resources from all three national credit agencies, we provide all of the credit products designed to make your business more productive with fewer losses.

Advantage Credit Bureau provides automated decisioning tools to management companies to comply with the FCRA & Fair Housing. Based on your company criteria, every application is returned with the “Accept” or “Decline” status. Please take the time to learn more about our on-line products, credit reports, criminal background verifications, and more. Custom designed solutions by Advantage Credit Bureau to help your business grow with sound judgment.

Allied Solutions, LLC

Fargo Service Office, PO Box 9856 • Fargo, ND 58106-9856

(866) 633-1483 • Fax (701) 235-3577

Contact — Steve Owens, Client Management Representative

St. Paul Service Office, 400 Robert Street North • Suite 1150

St. Paul, MN 55101

(888) 784-0745 • Fax (651) 287-0015

Contact — Connie Klaers, Office Manager

Allied Solutions, LLC is a full service provider for banks. Our suite of Products and services includes credit protection, debt protection, web based POS Products, iQQ, mortgage life/disability, accidental death and dismemberment, term life, home warranty, Guaranteed Asset Protection, Mechanical Breakdown Protection, CPI, Courtesy Pay, Identity Theft, loan origination systems and others. Leverage our industry leading talent and resources to introduce a program that is customer focused, compliant and continually adjusted to regulatory and market changes. Our goal is to maximize your financial results while enhancing your customer service. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Bank OnHold

3508 French Park Drive, Suite 1 • Edmond, OK 73034

Toll-Free (800) 460-4653 • Fax (800) 460-9876

Contact: Brian Robinson, Vice President Sales & Marketing

"I can't do any other form of advertising and reach my customer base as cost effectively as I can with BankOnHold" says Danny Moser, President of First National Bank, Calico Rock, AR. Larry Cunningham, EVP of First Home Bank in Seminole, FL says, "Our service with BankOnHold has been fabulous. We are extremely pleased with the program and think it is very cost effective." Although no one intends for their customers to be placed on hold - it happens. In fact, many banks that originally did not think their short telephone hold times could possibly justify the use of the service found it to be one of the best marketing tools they use. Bank OnHold is the leading provider of on hold phone messaging and music services exclusively for banks and financial institutions. For more information visit www.bankonhold.com or call Brian Robinson at (800) 460-HOLD. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

To listen to a FREE RECORDED MESSAGE regarding BankOnHold service, call anytime, 24 hours/day: 800-460-4653 ext. 125

COACHES CHOICE CORPORATE APPAREL

4141 38th Street SW, Suite C • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 297-0524 • Fax (701) 297-0534

Contact: Wayne Sanders, President

“30% of your brand and image comes
from your corporate apparel”

Coaches Choice Corporate Apparel specializes in corporate apparel plans for large and small companies with an emphasis on financial institutions.
We will assist in evaluating your current apparel plans and will partner with your company to prepare and execute a customized plan to fit your organization’s needs. Corporate apparel lines include Cutter & Buck, Calloway, Ashworth, Nike, Under Armour, Gear for Sport and Tehama.
Coaches Choice can also assist you in the selection of corporate gift items for every occasion.

Deluxe Corporation

3660 Victoria Street North • Shoreview, MN 55126

(800) 328-9584

Contacts:

Pat Pasek, Client Sales Executive

Client Sales Executive

1908 East 58th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Office: (800) 332-4234 ext. 156294

Denise Haerter, Client Loyalty Consultant

Client Loyalty Consultant

2704 E 33rd St.

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Office: (800) 332-4234 ext. 156740

Deluxe Corporation helps keep financial institutions thriving in ever-shifting markets. It provides measurable, sustainable solutions designed to target customers, acquire and onboard accountholders, enhance customer experiences, boost profitability, and build brand loyalty. Year after year, banks trust Deluxe to help them achieve their business objectives, grow their deposit business, and relieve their pain points. This continued level of performance has helped Deluxe earn the reputation of being one of the most trusted and valued partners in the financial services industry. Find out how Deluxe can partner with you to enhance your business. Visit www.deluxe.com.

Denhardt Solutions/Main Street Checks

8720 Bentwood Drive • Eden Prarie, MN 55344

(952) 941-6352• Fax (952) 946-1977

Contact: Ken Denhardt, CEO/President

Denhardt Solutions is a family owned and operated distributor of printed documents and products with over 50 combined years of experience in the Community Bank industry.
Our philosophy is simple - we want to earn your business and be the primary supplier for all your printing needs. Through many years of experience we have developed solid business relations with some of the best printers in the industry to bring you great quality at fair prices with outstanding service. When you work with Denhardt Solutions you work with the Denhardt family. We put our name on the line to make sure you are getting the best product with the best service.
Denhardt Solutions is always looking for new and innovative products/services that fit within our client base of Community Financial Institutions.We have added three new product lines, IDSafe Choice Red Flag Compliance, FARS Check Recovery, & Statement Processing. Solutions from Denhardt Solutions:
ICBA Endorsed Main Street Checks, MICR-LINK Financial Forms & Official Checks, MICR-PAY Loan Payment Books, FARS Check Recovery, IDSafe Choice, & E-Statements/Statement Processing.

Image Printing

P.O. Box 696 • Bismarck, ND 58502

(701) 222-4000 • Fax (701) 255-7740

Email: image@imageprinting.com

Contacts: Dave Nelson

Todd Clausnitzer

Rick Hertz

Old world craftsmanship with new world technology specializing in six-color printing, foil embossing, and the latest in pre-press technology.

MPI Coin, Inc.

PO Box 330, 983 Badger Circle • Grafton, WI 53024

(800) 459-9487 • Fax (800) 641-9164

Contacts: Andrew Schwartz, President
Nathaniel Krueger

MPI Coin provides a wide range of products and programs to more than 7,500 U.S. financial institutions. Our programs focus on the popularity of state quarters, presidential dollar coins, coin collecting and premium gifts to help financial institutions enhance customer service, attract new customers, and generate revenue. The NDBA and MPI Coin partnered together to bring you the 50 States Quarter Program and now the launch of the Presidential Collection products. Visit our website, www.mpicoin.com, or call 1-800-459-9487, to find out how our comprehensive support, program packages, and custom coin products make an ideal fit for financial institutions large or small. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

ODNEY ADVERTISING AGENCY

GRAPHIC TRAFFIC

dH RESEARCH

iNET TECHNOLOGIES

1400 West Century Ave. • Bismarck, ND 58502-2035

(701) 222-8721 • Fax (701) 222-8172

Contacts: Pat Finken, President

The Odney Advertising Agency

Odney is a full-service advertising and marketing consulting company, providing a wide array of services for large regional and small national accounts. Our resources include a fully trained professional staff in areas of market research, media planning and buying, branding, creative development, television and radio production, graphic design, print production, public and media relations, copywriting, website development, social media and online promotion. Our mastery of both traditional and new media allows us to make the most of our clients’ budgets by delivering an effective message in the most cost-efficient avenues of communication.

Graphic Traffic

(701) 258-3866

Graphic Traffic has created striking designs for a wide variety of local, regional and national clients. Graphic Traffic is one of the few North Dakota companies to have had its work featured in Communication Arts magazine, a prestigious industry publication. The hallmark of Graphic Traffic’s designs is that they express a clear, powerful message through everything from logos to print ads, brochures, billboards, posters, stationery packages, annual reports, collateral materials and more. Our results-driven approach means that our designs appeal to your target audience and make the most effective use of each medium.

dH Research

(701) 235-2303

dH Research provides the business intelligence you need to make smart decisions that give your company a competitive edge. As the oldest and most respected independent research firm in North Dakota, dH Research has a well-deserved reputation for meticulous accuracy in gathering data and for insightful analysis of the results. Services include surveys conducted by phone, mail, e-mail or online, one-on-one interviews, focus groups, message testing, needs assessments, clinical and fields trials, product testing, mystery shoppers and employee satisfaction surveys.

iNET Technologies

(701) 222-2242

iNet Technologies provides internet web site development, intranet development, internet marketing, multimedia production and custom application development. We specialize in web site content management systems. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

Strunk and Associates, L.P.

1437 N Artesian Ave., #2 • Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 342-2559 • Fax (773) 235-3882

Established in 1976 by Chairman William H. “Bill” Strunk, Strunk and Associates, L.P. is a financial institution advisory service recognized nationally for its innovative design, development, and implementation of the original “Overdraft PrivilegeSM Program.”
The firm’s reputation is built on more than three decades of providing expert, objective, unbiased and independent advice to thousands of financial institutions. Furthermore, we are unmatched in our ongoing, real investments in, and commitment to, compliance and matters involving legal due diligence.
Strunk & Associates has built an unparalleled record of success with its discretionary overdraft payment program. Today, Strunk and Associates provides income solutions to nearly 2,000 clients throughout the United States and the Caribbean. We also offer new services and strategies design to attract new accounts, increase customer retention and increase deposits.

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PRINTING AND SUPPLIES

Deluxe Corporation

3660 Victoria Street North • Shoreview, MN 55126

(800) 328-9584 • Fax (701) 250-9939

Contacts:

Pat Pasek, Client Sales Executive

Client Sales Executive

1908 East 58th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Office: (800) 332-4234 ext. 156294

Denise Haerter, Client Loyalty Consultant

Client Loyalty Consultant

2704 E 33rd St.

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Office: (800) 332-4234 ext. 156740

Deluxe Corporation provides products and services that help financial institutions gain insight, create loyalty, grow revenue, increase security, leverage checks and build brand. By combining extensive industry knowledge and experience with unmatched customer-facing solutions, Deluxe helps financial institutions achieve their most crucial business objectives. For more information, visit www.deluxe.com. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Denhardt Solutions/Main Street Checks

8720 Bentwood Drive • Eden Prairie, MN 55344

952.941.6352 Fax: 952.946.1977

Contact: Ken Denhardt, CEO/President

Denhardt Solutions is a family owned and operated distributor of printed documents and products with over 50 combined years of experience in the Community Bank industry.
Our philosophy is simple - we want to earn your business and be the primary supplier for all your printing needs. Through many years of experience we have developed solid business relations with some of the best printers in the industry to bring you great quality at fair prices with outstanding service. When you work with Denhardt Solutions you work with the Denhardt family. We put our name on the line to make sure you are getting the best product with the best service.
Denhardt Solutions is always looking for new and innovative products/services that fit within our client base of Community Financial Institutions. We have added three new product lines, IDSafe Choice Red Flag Compliance, FARS Check Recovery, & Statement Processing. Solutions from Denhardt Solutions:
ICBA Endorsed Main Street Checks, MICR-LINK Financial Forms & Official Checks, MICR-PAY Loan Payment Books, FARS Check Recovery, IDSafe Choice, & E-Statements/Statement Processing.

Financial Supply Center, Inc.

250 North 31st St., Suite 1 • Bismarck, ND 58501

701-355-1161 Fax: 701-355-1163

Contact: Harold Dushscherer, President

Financial Supply Center offers Korden Undercounter Steel cabinets, Schwab and Fireking fireproof cabinets, and Hon Office Furniture. We also offer a large selection of calculators, typewriters, fax machines, shredders, teller machines, laser printers, and coin/currency handling equipment. Contact FSC for discounted prices on all bank supplies and office products.
NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Image Printing

P.O. Box 696 • Bismarck, ND 58502

(701) 222-4000 • Fax (701) 255-7740

Email: image@imageprinting.com

Contacts: Dave Nelson

Todd Clausnitzer

Rick Hertz

Old world craftsmanship with new world technology specializing in six-color printing, foil embossing, and the latest in pre-press technology.

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TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

BRADY MARTZ & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Contacts: Scott Stinar, Pete Hoistad, Jamie Kuntz

PO Box 14296 • Grand Forks, ND 58208-4296

(701) 795-7451 • Fax (701) 795-7498

Contacts: Boyd Anderson, Tom Will

PO Box 848 • Minot, ND 58702

(701) 852-0196 • Fax (701) 839-5452

Contacts: John Mongeon,Kevin Ritter

PO Box 1297 • Bismarck, ND 58502-1297

(701) 223-1717 • Fax (701) 222-0894

Agreed upon procedures engagements; opinion audits; IT reviews; income tax planning and preparation; consulting services - general business planning, mergers and acquisitions; management consulting; assist with regulatory accounting and reporting. Information Security and Technology Services which include: Business Continuity Planning, Creation and Testing Facilitation; Operations & Physical Security Assessments; Security Management Practices; Information Security Program Overview and Creation; Information Security related policies composition and review; conduct comprehensive GLBA Compliant Risk Assessments; Assist with Information Technology Internal Audit Functions and/or Training; Service Level Agreement (SLA’s) contract negotiation; Due Diligence Assessment(s) on third-party technology service providers and Computer Incident Response.

Bruns System

1106 Post Road • Madison, WI 53711

(800) 255-9472 • Fax (800) 255-5840

Contact: Stephen Bruns

Since 1961, Bruns Systems has been a quality supplier of cost effective cash handling solutions for banks in North Dakota. Cash solutions include coin and currency counters/sorters, self-service coin deposit centers, ATMs, interactive online kiosks, and supplies. With service technicians and sales representatives throughout North Dakota, you can count on superior customer service. Our new mobile showroom can come to your bank to share the new self service coin deposit center and our interactive online kiosks that help turn your members into online banking users. For more in depth needs and analysis, our Online Banking Tour at De La Rue headquarters in Chicago will show you the latest in cash handling solutions. Bruns Systems - it all adds up!

CFC Technology Corporation

2600 Fernbrook Lane Suite 138 • Plymouth, MN 55447

(763) 235-5320 • Fax (763) 235-5301

Contact: Brent Siegel, Vice President of Sales & Marketing

CFC provides world-class bank technology solutions that increases efficency, save money, and add profits. Our strategies help banks reach their goals-today, tomorrow, and into the future.

We have helped 1,000 banks with 200 core conversions, implemented 950 Check21 sites, also 225 banks use our Merchant Capture products and we have upgraded 300 networks. Our Advisory Group helps with BCP’s, assessments, and workflow initiatives. SafetyVAULTTM for data backup and recovery is the most unique product in bank technology today.

When you combine profitability improvement products with our expertise in Merchant Capture, Check21, Managed Services and Performance Monitoring Products - it is easy to see why community banks trust CFC for all of their technology needs.

Connecting Point Technology Center

303 S. 3rd Street • Bismarck, ND 58504

(701) 258-6689 • Fax (701) 258-0768

Contact: Dan Durkee

Network consultation and design, hardware service and sales, software training, certified Microsoft training center, router and firewall management, network security consultation.

Dakota Security Systems, Inc.

2201 East 54th St. North • Sioux Falls, SD 57104

(800) 365-5625 • Fax (605) 271-7000

Contact: Carl Anderson, Regional Sales Manager • Chuck Risty, Regional Sales Manager

Sales, consulting, service and installation of security equipment such as vaults, vault doors, safes, chests, night depositories, safe deposit boxes, undercounter equipment, drive up equipment, alarms, CCTV & digital recorders. All name brands of equipment serviced, service contracts available and safe deposit lock & key service.

DCN, LLC (dba Dakota Carrier Network)

3901 Great Plains Drive South • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 364-1300 • Fax (701) 280-1166

1615 Capital Way • Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 258-2124 • Fax (701) 255-9501

Contacts: Evan Hass, General Manager • Don Pedersen, Operations Manager • Kevin Kaeding, Marketing Manager

DCN offers multiple state-of-the-art networking solutions to businesses including Carrier Ethernet, ATM/Frame Relay, private line (point-to-point), and high speed Internet services. DCN also offers secure Co-Location facilities in Fargo and Bismarck to house customer equipment.

All network services are supported by DCN’s statewide fiber optic backbone. Designed with multiple SONET rings, the backbone network provides for diverse routing and reliabilty that exceeds industry standards.

DCN’s sophisticated network platforms provide for virtually unlimited bandwidth to support video, voice and data communications.

Eide Bailly LLP

4310 17th Ave., So • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 239-8500

Contacts: Tim LeClair, Wade Sandy

1050 E. Interstate Ave. • Bismarck, ND 58503

(701) 255-1091 • Fax (701) 224-1582

Contacts: Darrell Lingle, CPA, Dana Ereth, Manager

Eide Bailly is a regional CPA firm dedicated to financial institutions. We serve banks with tax and audit services, directors’ examinations, compliance and internal audit services, technology security services, technology risk assessments, succession planning, bank merger and acquisition analysis and assistance, bank stock valuations, and assistance with preparation of applications and notices to federal and state regulatory agencies.

Fireside Office Solutions

PO Box 2116 • Bismarck, ND 58502

701.258.8586

Contact: Dan Vondrachek, Vice-President

Fireside Office Solutions sells office furniture and offers design services. They are a Systems Steelcase office products dealer and a Hasler Mailing Systems dealer. Fireside also sells Kyocera copiers and printers, along with document imaging products. Other services include computer network design sales and installation and network managed services.

FISERV

Corporate

255 Fiserv Drive • Brookfield, WI 53045

(262) 879-5000

North Dakota

Regency West 7

4400 Westown Parkway, Suite 400

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 224-8070 • Fax (515) 224-8186

Contact: John W. McChesney

Fiserv, a trusted advisor to its clients and a Fortune 500 company, provides information management systems/services to financial institutions. Major services include core banking software, outsourced bank processing, transaction processing, check and imaging services, payments and loan management. Serving more than 25,000 clients worldwide, Fiserv is a leading provider of core account processing solutions for U.S. banks, credit unions and thrifts.

Jack Henry & Associates

663 West Hwy 60 • Monett, MO 65708

(417) 235-6652

Contact: Dennis Jones, Marketing Manager

Jack Henry Banking, a division of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ; JKHY), is a leading provider of the totally integrated, enterprise-wide automation that banks need to execute their dynamic business strategies; support their unique growth, service, operational, and performance goals; and capitalize on the evolving trends shaping the financial services industry. Its client-centric solutions, which are supporting more than 1,700 banks, blend three functionally distinct core processing platforms, more than 100 integrated complementary solutions, state-of-the-art technology, unmatched personal service, in-house and outsourced operating alternatives, and integrity-based business relationships.

MAIZE & BLUE CONSULTING, LLC

7612 W. Emily Street • Sioux Falls, SD 57106

(605) 362-8785 • Fax (605) 362-8785

Contact: Darrin Suess, owner/consultant

With the use of outsourcing and the prevalence of security breaches (internal and external), safeguarding sensitive consumer information continues to remain a high risk for organizations. Information security threats indiscriminately target every organization and pose internal and external risks to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information. Maize & Blue Consulting, LLC offers the following services to assist in developing, maintaining and auditing an effective information security program: information technology audits, information technology consulting, information security education and training, information security program development/implementation, vendor due diligence, and vendor monitoring. Maize & Blue Consulting, LLC also offers the following services to assist with other areas of your organization: regulatory support, management consulting, recommendation tracking, internal audit consulting, operational internal audits, and credit card internal audits.

Network Center Communications, Inc.

3247 39th St. SW • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 235-8100 • Fax (701) 499-5700

Contact: Don Rubertus

Network Center Communications, Inc. offers IP telephone systems, data technology equipment, digital signage, security cameras and recording, help desk support, data monitoring, wireless, voice and data cabling, off site data storage and penetration testing.

Network Center, Inc.

3487 S. University Drive • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 235-0940 • Fax (701) 235-3520

Contact: Bruce Donarski, Account Executive

Network Center is a complete technology solution provider. We partner with small to medium-sized financial services companies throughout the Midwest to provide them with premier services and secure networks for competitive advantage. We are also a leading Cisco VoIP telephony dealer in the upper Midwest and have over 225 current customers in the banking industry. Our secure network technology solutions can help alleviate your GLBA and auditing concerns. We welcome you to find out why so many other banks have entrusted their networks to us.

NRG Technology Services

1661 Capitol Way • Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 250-9400 • Fax (701) 328-7308

Contact: Chris Brown, Director

NRG Technology Services is a Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft business partner providing innovative technology solutions in hardware and software sales and service, network and server administration, managed services, and offsite backup and disaster recovery.

Professional Computer Services LLP

PO Box 125 • Dickinson, ND 58601

(701) 225-4810 • Fax (701) 225-3661

Contacts: Matt Baseflug, Director of Information Security • Dennis Johnson, CEO • Ken Zach, General Manager

PCS and its owners have been servicing community banks for over 30 years by providing Information Systems Security Audits, Consulting, IT Support, and Hardware Support services to the banking industry. We help design, implement, and maintain safeguards to protect customer information by working closely with IT Steering committees to review current policies and procedures, making recommendations to correct deficiencies, and helping establish controls over critical systems and application. PCS's Service division provides hardware support services for proof machines, ATMs, vaults, alarms and CCTV systems, printers, computers, and mainframes. PCS Supplies handles all banking supply needs with very competitive pricing.

Secure Banking Solutions

PO Box 331 • Madison, SD 57042

(605) 270-3321

Contact: Rick Olivier, VP Sales

Secure Banking Solutions - dedicated to good security and successful IT exams. “We can take the headaches out of IT security and your IT exam.” Secure Banking Solutions (SBS) is a full-service information security consulting and auditing firm. They can 1) design and implement a sound information security program, 2) plan and conduct your external audit and 3) help with any of the following activities: risk assessments, policy and procedure development, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, business continuity planning, incident response planning, disaster recovery planning, vendor management, and security awareness training. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

Secureworks

11 Executive Park Drive NE • PO Box 95007 Atlanta, GA 30329

(404) 486-4481 • Fax (678) 306-1847

Contacts: Jamie Kirkland

With over 2,100 clients and 12,500 devices managed and monitored, SecureWorks has become the leading Managed Security Services Provider safeguarding more organizations than any other vendor. SecureWorks provides the most effective security services by leveraging our intergrated security management platform, advanced security research, and 100% GIAC certified experts. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

SECURITY PRODUCTS COMPANY

PO Box 2764 • Fargo, ND 58108-2764

(800) 338-3096 • Fax (763) 489-2161

Contact: John Knudson

With offices in Fargo and headquarters in Blaine, MN, Security Products Company (SPC) provides banking equipment and security solutions for financial institutions in North Dakota, Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. As a member of the Hamilton Dealer Network, SPC can also provide equipment and services throughout all 50 states. A sister company, SPC Integrated Solutions, provides a full suite of IT services including audits, consulting, managed services and web development. A second sister company, SPC Construction Services, provides construction management, design/build services and consulting, as well as interior design services.

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TRAINING RESOURCES

Ascensus

PO Box 979 • Brainerd, MN 56401

(800) 346-3860 • Fax (218) 825-5010

Contact: Derek Owen

During the last 12 years, Ascensus (formally BYSIS) has strategically evolved from a single service provider - offering information processing and technology outsourcing services to community banks - to a highly diversified outsourcer serving virtually all sectors of the financial services industry. Ascensus is a leading provider of retirement services, technical expertise and educational products. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

BAI LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT/A>

12250 Weber Hill Road, Suite 200 • St. Louis, MO 63127

(800) 264-7600 • Fax (800) 844-3637

Contact: Ashley Domescik

BAI Learning and Development offers NDBA members proven training in a variety of formats to meet your specific needs-all at a special discount. Our comprehensive library has over 450 titles covering topics such as: Compliance, Front Line, Security & Fraud, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Lending, Desktop Software, Business Topics and more. Training delivery formats from BAI include video, DVD, and online training. Our online training solution offers robust administrative tracking abilities that simplify compliance reporting and deliver relevant, consistent training to all your employees. Discover how you can have effective, proven training delivered directly to your bank!

Bank Holding Company Association

200 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW, Suite 305

Minneapolis, MN 55433

(800) 813-4754 • (763) 784-3222 • Fax (763) 784-4546

Contact: Dennie Emmans, Executive Director

Trade association chartered in 1980 to serve bank holding companies. Organized to educate bank owners, directors and senior officers on current ownership, legislative and regulatory issues within the financial services industry.

Network Center, Inc.

3487 S. University Drive • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 235-0940 • Fax (701) 235-3520

Contact: Bruce Donarski, Account Executive

Network Center is a complete technology solution provider. We partner with small to medium-sized financial services companies throughout the Midwest to provide them with premier services and secure networks for competitive advantage. We are also a leading Cisco VoIP telephony dealer in the upper Midwest and have over 225 current customers in the banking industry. Our secure network technology solutions can help alleviate your GLBA and auditing concerns. We welcome you to find out why so many other banks have entrusted their networks to us.

North Dakota Small Business Development Center

1200 Memorial Highway, PO Box 5509

Bismarck, ND 58506-5509

(701) 328-5375 • Fax (701) 250-4304

Contacts: Bon Wikenheiser

The North Dakota Small Business Development Center (ND SBDC) is a network of professionals throughout North Dakota that provides high quality, confidential assistance in counseling, training, and research to existing and prospective North Dakota small businesses. The ND SBDC also sponsors free and low-cost seminars and conferences providing continuing education in essential business management. ND SBDC offices are located in Grand Forks, Grafton, Devils Lake, Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston and Minot.

PINNACLE EXECUTIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC

353 7455 France Ave. S. • Minneapolis, MN 55435

(952) 361-3588

Contacts: Gregg Gunderson

For decades our Partners have delivered discreet customized organizational consulting for Transition, Succession and Selection management.
As viewed on our firm’s informational website (www.PinnES.com) we are highly experienced with termination/downsizing; outplacement; employee career & PIP - Performance Improvement Plan coaching and recruitment/selection. Beyond banking, we have rich coaching and consulting client relationships with North Dakota companies like Montana-Dakota Utilities, Bobcat and MDU Resources Group. For a confidential visit, we invite you to email us at info@PinnES.com or call 952-361-3588.

Ramada Plaza Suites & Convention Center

1635 42nd Street SW • Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 277-9000 • Fax (701) 281-7144

Contacts: Mary Johnson, Director of Sales

Conventional rooms, two-room suites and deluxe suites, new beds and linens, spa-inspired amenities, 150’ waterslide, pool, whirlpool and sauna, Basies Restaurant & Lounge, Wyndham Rewards, 23,000 sq. ft. conference space, close to shopping.

University of North Dakota

140B Gamble Hall • Grand Forks, ND 58202

(701) 777-3700 • Fax (701) 777-2019

Contacts: Dr. Steven A. Dennis, Aarestad Chair of Banking

The College of Business and Public Administration provides state of the art facilities and programming for students interested in a banking and finance career. The A. Kirk Lanterman Investment Center has an array of financial software and technology available to banking leaders to conduct training or host meetings. Dr. Steve Dennis, who holds the prestigious Aarestad Endowed Chair of Banking at the University of North Dakota, is prepared and interested in reaching out to banks across North Dakota. The College of Business and Public Administration offers over 15 degree programs, including programs with a banking and finance focus.

UPPER MIDWEST AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE

ASSOCIATION (UMACHA)

7100 Northland Circle, Suite 407

Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-1500

(763) 549-7000 or (800) 348-3692 • Fax (763) 549-7001

Contacts: Troy Fields, Member Services Director

UMACHA, the Electronic Payments Professionals, is the premier resource for training in all facets of electronic payments, check conversion and Image Capture. Serving the 9th Federal Reserve District and staffed entirely with Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP’s), UMACHA is able to assist your institution with payment program development, marketing and training.
UMACHA is able to deliver training in a number of formats including webinars, in person seminars and training at your facility. UMACHA delivers over 100 training sessions every year, and has an extensive library of resources. We also have the ability to develop and tailor training sessions specific to your institution. Call us today 800-348-3692.

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TRUST SERVICES

BancInsure

120 N 3rd St, Suite 240 • Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 250-6633 • Fax (701) 223-9500

Contacts: Mike Zolnowsky • Pat Bosch

Founded in 1985 as the only full-line independent insurer focusing completely on financial institutions, BancInsure’s understanding of financial institutions and their intricate operations is unmatched in the marketplace. This translates into extraordinary value through complete risk mitigation and risk management solutions. As the only company ever created by bankers, for bankers, BancInsure offers a comprehensive array of quality insurance products including financial institution bond, directors and officers and professional liability, property and casualty, workers compensation, excess deposit insurance, lenders single interest, mortgage protection and flood insurance. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, BancInsure holds an A- (Excellent) A.M. Best rating with a stable outlook. The company is endorsed by eighteen banking organizations and is licensed in 48 states.NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

North Dakota Guaranty & Title Company

400 East Broadway, Suite 102 • Bismarck, ND 58501

701.223.6835

Contacts:Janet Schwan, President

     Karen Johner, Vice President

     ndgt@thetitleteam.com

North Dakota Guaranty & Title offers title insurance, abstract of titles, escrow and closing services, registered agent service, 1031 exchange closing services and UCC reports.

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OTHER SERVICES

A & B Tours

PO Box 2176

Minot, ND 58702

(701)852-8144

Contact: Kathy Chadwell, Owner

E-mail: abtours@srt.com

A & B Tours offers custom designed tours (primarily motor coach) to banks and their senior clubs. The services provided allow club members a savings opportunity not available to the general public.

ADVANTAGE CREDIT BUREAU

PO Box 2584 • Fargo, ND 58108

(701) 239-9977 • Fax (701) 239-9963

Contact — Dave Campbell

Advantage Credit Bureau has been helping businesses make responsible credit decisions since 1992. As a full service credit bureau, with resources from all three national credit agencies, we provide all of the credit products designed to make your business more productive with fewer losses.

Advantage Credit Bureau provides automated decisioning tools to management companies to comply with the FCRA & Fair Housing. Based on your company criteria, every application is returned with the “Accept” or “Decline” status. Please take the time to learn more about our on-line products, credit reports, criminal background verifications, and more. Custom designed solutions by Advantage Credit Bureau to help your business grow with sound judgment.

APPROVAL PAYMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

120 West Locust Street, PO Box 446 • Boonville, IN 47601-0446

(888) 311-7248 ext. 223 • Fax (812) 897-6017

Contact: Todd J. Maple, Director of Relations

Approval Payments Solutions, Inc. (APS) provides Merchant Services through “Agent Bank Partnerships”. APS is a full service provider, offering an all-inclusive solution for the payment processing needs of any business. Our complete menu of electronic payments solutions enables our “Bank Partners” to provide a payment acceptance solution to virtually any business.

The Baker Group

1601 NW Expressway, 20th Floor

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

(405) 415-7222 Fax: (405) 415-7366

Contact: Jantz Kinzer

The Baker Group is a leader in the development of innovative assets/liability and investment portfolio management services for community banks. Products and services include: asset/liability management, investment portfolio accounting, investment portfolio analysis, budget and board reporting, broker/dealer services plus educational programs concerning regulatory issues, interest rate risk and portfolio management.

Baker is endorsed by four state community banking associations - TX, IN, IL and ND. Baker’s main office is located in Oklahoma City with branch offices in Austin, Indianapolis, Springfield, and Salt Lake City. You can reach any office by calling 1-800-937-2257 or find us on the web at www.gobaker.com. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

Bank Holding Company Association

200 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, Suite 305

Minneapolis, MN 55433

(800) 813-4754 or (763) 784-3222 • Fax (763) 784-4546 • Email: wdebhca@aol.com

Contact: Dennie Emmans, Executive Director

Trade association chartered in 1980 to serve bank holding companies. Organized to educate bank owners, directors and senior officers on current ownership, legislative and regulatory issues within the financial services industry.

Benefits for Success

PO Box 908 • Fargo, ND 58107-0908

(701) 365-8780 • Fax (701) 234-1680

Contact: David Lysne, President

Benefits for Success in Fargo specializes in employee benefits-specifically group life insurance, short term disability insurance and long term disability insurance.

Prior to sending out the RFP we review current plans and suggest any improvements. Our banking clients have saved between 33% and 64% of their premium and we were able to improve the benefit in two-thirds of the banks-especially in the long term disability insurance plan. And the banks we work with tell us they have been pleased with our service.

Dave Lysne is the owner of Benefits for Success and has been working directly with employee benefits for 12 years and was the human resources administrator for two banking groups in Fargo for 20 years prior to that

Bremer Financial Services, Inc.

445 Minnesota Street Suite 2000 • St. Paul, MN 55101-2107

(651) 227-7621 • Fax (651) 312-3750

Contact: Stan K. Dardis

Financial Services.

CBCInnovis

1325 23rd Street South • Fargo, ND 58103

(800) 685-7346 • Fax (701) 293-9277

Contact: Jim Loomis, Regional Account Manager

CBCInnovis offers credit reporting, Identity Theft prevention reports, Flood Zone Determinations and much more. CBCInnovis offers a wide range of credit information services for use by credit card, auto, mortgage and other lenders, insurance providers, property managers, employers and other credit providers.

Innovis Data Solutions was purchased by CBC Companies in April, 1999. This consumer credit information repository collects consumer credit data from credit grantors throughout the United States. Traditional credit resources as well as other industries provide data to Innovis. Protection of the privacy of consumers as well as preservation of the quality, accuracy and integrity of consumer information is fundamental in the processes developed by Innovis. Innovis is now the most advanced online database and inquiry system currently employed in the reporting business. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

COACHES CHOICE CORPORATE APPAREL

4141 38th Street SW, Suite C • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 297-0524 • Fax (701) 297-0534

Contact: Wayne Sanders, President

“30% of your brand and image comes
from your corporate apparel”

Coaches Choice Corporate Apparel specializes in corporate apparel plans for large and small companies with an emphasis on financial institutions.
We will assist in evaluating your current apparel plans and will partner with your company to prepare and execute a customized plan to fit your organization’s needs. Corporate apparel lines include Cutter & Buck, Calloway, Ashworth, Nike, Under Armour, Gear for Sport and Tehama.
Coaches Choice can also assist you in the selection of corporate gift items for every occasion.

The Copper River Group Inc.

626 Hackberry Drive South, Suite 100 • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 293-6222

Contact: Dan M. Fisher, President and CEO

Headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, The Copper River Group is a consulting firm that focuses on community banks. Our specialty is providing consultative support in strategic technology planning, information technology and payments systems. With over 30 years of banking and technology experience, The Copper River Group has the experience to assist your organization in making the right technology decision, selecting the right vendor and negotiating contract terms that will help you remain competitive in the marketplace.

DCN, LLC (dba Dakota Carrier Network)

3901 Great Plains Drive South • Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 364-1300 • Fax (701) 280-1166

1615 Capital Way • Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 258-2124 • Fax (701) 255-9501

Contacts: Evan Hass, General Manager • Don Pedersen, Operations Manager • Kevin Kaeding, Marketing Manager

DCN offers multiple state-of-the-art networking solutions to businesses including Carrier Ethernet, ATM/Frame Relay, private line (point-to-point), and high speed Internet services. DCN also offers secure Co-Location facilities in Fargo and Bismarck to house customer equipment.

All network services are supported by DCN’s statewide fiber optic backbone. Designed with multiple SONET rings, the backbone network provides for diverse routing and reliabilty that exceeds industry standards.

DCN’s sophisticated network platforms provide for virtually unlimited bandwidth to support video, voice and data communications.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

3727 East Fox Run Place • Sioux Falls, SD 57103-7196

(800) 544-3452 ext. 1181 • Fax (605) 331-4229

Contacts: Bob Perez, Vice President, Member Services

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a wholesale bank that provides low-cost short and long-term funding and community lending to more than 1,200 shockholder commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions and insurance companies. FHLB Des Moines provides money to local banks to help supply loans for housing and community investment that build neighborhoods and strengthen communities. FHLB Des Moines, is wholly owned by its members and receives no taxpayer funding, and gives back to the community by devoting 10 percent of its net income each year to affordable housing programs. Operating in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota, the Home Loan bank is one of 12 regional banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The Home Loan Bank System is the largest supplier of home mortgage credit in the United States.

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

90 Hennepin Avenue, PO Box 291 • Minneapolis, MN 55480

(800) 553-9656 • Fax (612)204-6960

Contact: Steve Peterson, Account Manager

Dennis Spencer, Account Manager

Pamela Hasenberg, Director of Sales

The Federal Reserve Bank offers innovative services that provide accessibility and flexibility for a dynamic, evolving industry. Our services include Check, FedACH®, FedACH International®, FedACH Risksm, FedCash®, FedForward®, FedReceipt®, FedReturn®, FedWire® Funds and Securities, National Settlement and Treasury Services, and Account Management and Service Charge Information. Visit us at www.frbservices.org or contact your account manager

Holiday Inn of Fargo

3803 13th Ave S • Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 282-2700 • Fax (701) 281-9729 • E-Mail: jillshaw@att.net

Contacts: Doug Anselmin, General Manager • Jill Shaw, Director of Sales

The Holiday Inn of Fargo is an award winning hotel which features 310 all newly redesigned guest rooms, over 27,000 square feet of commercial space, two restaurants and a lounge/casino. Home of Shipwreck Bay Water playland which features five children's waterslides. Free high-speed internet access in all rooms, commercial space, business center and common areas.

Kinetic Leasing, Inc.

3345 39th Street South #2 • Fargo, ND 58104-6916

(701) 476-0221 • Fax (701) 476-0277

Contact: Dan Saville, Senior Vice President

Kinetic Leasing is an independent general equipment lease finance company which creates flexible equipment leasing solutions for banks and its customers. Kinetic Leasing enters into partnerships with community banks and provides a customized bank lease program for these banks. This partnership allows the community bank to offer a full service equipment lease product to its customers without incurring the costs associated with managing and operating its own leasing division.

MinnKota Secured Document Destruction

PO Box 1864 • Fargo, ND 58107-1864

(701) 293-8428 • Fax (701) 293-0813

Contacts: Mary G. Aldrich

MinnKota is a division of Beverage Wholesalers, Inc., of Fargo, ND and is the only "certified document destruction company" in North Dakota. We provide confidential document destruction and recycling services in North Dakota and Minnesota. Our services include trained personnel that transport confidential documents in locked containers, in a secure truck, to our facility at 809 4th Avenue North in Fargo where documents are shredded. We perform background checks on all of our employees and our staff is highly trained and sign confidentiality agreements in respect to handling documents for our customers.
MinnKota is a securely locked facility, monitored by a camera surveillance system that views the destruction process. The building is electronically alarmed and only accessible to authorized personnel involved in the destruction process. The process of shredding destroys all documents so they are indecipherable and a Certificate of Destruction is furnished upon invoicing. Once shredded, these documents are baled and shipped to a pulping mill and recycled. In addition to paper destruction, MinnKota also offers product destruction including: microfiche and microfilm, electronic, and magnetic media.

MPI Coin, Inc.

PO Box 330 • 983 Badger Circle • Grafton, WI 53024

(800) 459-9487 • Fax (800) 641-9164

Contacts: Andrew Schwartz, Nathaniel Krueger

MPI Coin provides a wide range of products and programs to more than 7,500 U.S. financial institutions. Our programs focus on the popularity of state quarters, presidential dollar coins, coin collecting and premium gifts to help financial institutions enhance customer service, attract new customers, and generate revenue. The NDBA and MPI Coin partnered together to bring you the 50 States Quarter Program and now the launch of the Presidential Collection products. Visit our website, www.mpicoin.com, or call 1-800-459-9487, to find out how our comprehensive support, program packages, and custom coin products make an ideal fit for financial institutions large or small. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Nilles Law Firm

PO Box 2626 • Fargo, ND 58108

(701) 237-5544 • Fax (701) 280-0762

Contact: Gregory B. Selbo

General representation of financial institutions including document preparation, title examination, title insurance, foreclosures, closing service for residential and commercial transactions and collections.

ODNEY ADVERTISING AGENCY

GRAPHIC TRAFFIC

dH RESEARCH

iNET TECHNOLOGIES

1400 West Century Ave. • Bismarck, ND 58502-2035

(701) 222-8721 • Fax (701) 222-8172

Contacts: Pat Finken, President

The Odney Advertising Agency

Odney is a full-service advertising and marketing consulting company, providing a wide array of services for large regional and small national accounts. Our resources include a fully trained professional staff in areas of market research, media planning and buying, branding, creative development, television and radio production, graphic design, print production, public and media relations, copywriting, website development, social media and online promotion. Our mastery of both traditional and new media allows us to make the most of our clients’ budgets by delivering an effective message in the most cost-efficient avenues of communication.

Graphic Traffic

(701) 258-3866

Graphic Traffic has created striking designs for a wide variety of local, regional and national clients. Graphic Traffic is one of the few North Dakota companies to have had its work featured in Communication Arts magazine, a prestigious industry publication. The hallmark of Graphic Traffic’s designs is that they express a clear, powerful message through everything from logos to print ads, brochures, billboards, posters, stationery packages, annual reports, collateral materials and more. Our results-driven approach means that our designs appeal to your target audience and make the most effective use of each medium.

dH Research

(701) 235-2303

dH Research provides the business intelligence you need to make smart decisions that give your company a competitive edge. As the oldest and most respected independent research firm in North Dakota, dH Research has a well-deserved reputation for meticulous accuracy in gathering data and for insightful analysis of the results. Services include surveys conducted by phone, mail, e-mail or online, one-on-one interviews, focus groups, message testing, needs assessments, clinical and fields trials, product testing, mystery shoppers and employee satisfaction surveys.

iNET Technologies

(701) 222-2242

iNet Technologies provides internet web site development, intranet development, internet marketing, multimedia production and custom application development. We specialize in web site content management systems. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor.

Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC

17 Foster Drive • Des Moines, IA 50312

(515) 240-5451

Contact: Steve Davis

Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC (Promontory) provides creative solutions that help banks and other financial institutions to compete more effectively. The company currently offers two well-established services - CDARS and IND. As a member of the Promontory Network, your bank can use one or both of these services to:

• Offer full FDIC coverage on multi-million dollar investments which encourages customers to consolidate their investments through your institution. This can help your bank not only to attract new deposits, but also to expand market share, enhance customer loyalty, cross-sell other services and reduce collateralization cost.
• Earn fee income by selling "excess" deposits. You can attract new customer deposits and take these funds off your balance sheet by selling "excess" deposits to institutions that need funds while maintaining complete ownership of the customer relationship.
• Access fixed or floating rate funding without collateralization requirements or administrative hassles.

PULSE EFT Association

1301 McKinney, Suite 2500 • Houston, TX 77010

Contact: Mike Urquiza, Senior Manager, Business Development

(630) 365-3749 • Fax (630) 365-3750

Contact: Denise Stigge, Vice President, Association Relations PULSE

(800) 420-2122 or (852) 214-0181 • Fax (832) 214-0333

PULSE is one of the nation’s leading ATM/debit networks, currently serving more than 4,500 banks, credit unions and savings institutions across the country. PULSE is owned by Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). The network links cardholders with more than 265,000 ATMs, as well as POS terminals at retail locations nationwide. The company is also a valued resource for industry research related to electronic payments and is committed to providing its participants with education on evolving products, services and trends in the payments industry. For more information, visit www.pulse-eft.com.

For PULSE association questions contact:

Denise Stigge,

Vice President, Association Relations

PULSE

1301 McKinney, Suite 2500, Houston, TX 77010

P: 832-214-0181 or 1-800-420-2122

F: 832-214-0333

dstigge@pulse-eft.com

Renaissance Bank Advisors

2801 West Brandy Wine Circle • Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605.310.5785

Contacts:

Eric Wallace • (605) 310-5785

2801 West Brandy Wine Circle • Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Glenn Rasmussen • (605) 321-6232

7800 East Oakmount Place • Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Lisa Gilbertson • (612) 719-2456

720 Main Street, Suite 201 • Mendota Heights, MN 55118

Ed Schmitz • (701) 893-9110

1128 Westrac Drive • Fargo, ND 58102

In response to the growing needs of community bankers, three of the nation’s leaders in the BOLI industry formed Renaissance Bank Advisors (RBA). The new entity, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Financial Partners Corp. (NYSE: NFP) operates under the stewardship of Richard C. Chapman, Robert H. Leeper and Joseph L. Carpenter, and brings a new approach to BOLI management, emphasizing risk assessment and risk management over retail sales and marketing. RBA is dedicated to serving the community bank marketplace and has absorbed placement and administration of BOLI financed benefit programs for more than 1,100 community banking organizations. RBA administers in excess of $5.5 billion of cash surrender value for these organizations.

Over the past 22 years, Glenn Rasmussen and Ed Schmitz have designed programs for banks throughout the state of North Dakota. Completing Glenn and Ed’s team are two additional members, Lisa Gilbertson and Eric Wallace, each bringing an additional 7+ years of experience in the BOLI and benefits market. Whether you are interested in restoring shortfalls in existing plans, creating management incentives, upgrading director benefits, financing your bank’s plan obligations, or long-term BOLI administration and risk management, Glenn, Ed, Eric, and Lisa, along with RBA, can provide solutions.

Secure Banking Solutions

PO Box 331 • Madison, SD 57042

(605) 270-3321

Contact: Rick Olivier, VP Sales

Secure Banking Solutions - dedicated to good security and successful IT exams. “We can take the headaches out of IT security and your IT exam.” Secure Banking Solutions (SBS) is a full-service information security consulting and auditing firm. They can 1) design and implement a sound information security program, 2) plan and conduct your external audit and 3) help with any of the following activities: risk assessments, policy and procedure development, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, business continuity planning, incident response planning, disaster recovery planning, vendor management, and security awareness training. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Secureworks

11 Executive Park Drive NE • PO Box 95007 Atlanta, GA 30329

(404) 486-4481 • Fax (678) 306-1847

Contacts: Jamie Kirkland

With over 2,100 clients and 12,500 devices managed and monitored, SecureWorks has become the leading Managed Security Services Provider safeguarding more organizations than any other vendor. SecureWorks provides the most effective security services by leveraging our intergrated security management platform, advanced security research, and 100% GIAC certified experts. NDBA Services, Inc. Endorsed Vendor

Strunk and Associates, L.P.

1437 N Artesian Ave., #2 • Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 342-2559 • Fax (773) 235-3882

Contact: Edgar Millan, Vice President

Established in 1976 by Chairman William H. “Bill” Strunk, Strunk and Associates, L.P. is a financial institution advisory service recognized nationally for its innovative design, development, and implementation of the original “Overdraft PrivilegeSM Program.” The firm’s reputation is built on more than three decades of providing expert, objective, unbiased and independent advice to thousands of financial institutions. Furthermore, we are unmatched in our ongoing, real investments in, and commitment to, compliance and matters involving legal due diligence. Strunk & Associates has built an unparalleled record of success with its discretionary overdraft payment program. Today, Strunk and Associates provides income solutions to nearly 2,000 clients throughout the United States and the Caribbean. We also offer new services and strategies design to attract new accounts, increase customer retention and increase deposits.

University of North Dakota

140B Gamble Hall • Grand Forks, ND 58202

(701) 777-3700 • Fax (701) 777-2019

Contacts: Dr. Steven A. Dennis, Aarestad Chair of Banking

The College of Business and Public Administration provides state of the art facilities and programming for students interested in a banking and finance career. The A. Kirk Lanterman Investment Center has an array of financial software and technology available to banking leaders to conduct training or host meetings. Dr. Steve Dennis, who holds the prestigious Aarestad Endowed Chair of Banking at the University of North Dakota, is prepared and interested in reaching out to banks across North Dakota. The College of Business and Public Administration offers over 15 degree programs, including programs with a banking and finance focus.

UPPER MIDWEST AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE

ASSOCIATION (UMACHA)

7100 Northland Circle, Suite 407 •

Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-1500

(763) 549-7000 or (800) 348-3692 • Fax (763) 549-7001

Contacts: Troy Fields, Member Services Director

UMACHA, the Electronic Payments Professionals, is the premier resource for training in all facets of electronic payments, check conversion and Image Capture. Serving the 9th Federal Reserve District and staffed entirely with Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP’s), UMACHA is able to assist your institution with payment program development, marketing and training.
UMACHA is able to deliver training in a number of formats including webinars, in person seminars and training at your facility. UMACHA delivers over 100 training sessions every year, and has an extensive library of resources. We also have the ability to develop and tailor training sessions specific to your institution. Call us today 800-348-3692.

USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT

PO Box 1737 • Bismarck, ND 58502-1737

(701) 530-2037 • Fax (701) 530-2111

Contact: Clare Carlson, State Director

Dale Van Eckhout, Business and Community Program Director •

Mark Wax, Housing Program Director

Business Guaranteed Loans, Community Facility Direct and Guaranteed Loans, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Guaranteed Loans and Grants, Value Added Producer Grants, Water and Waste Direct and Guaranteed Loans.

Widmer Roel PC

4334 18th Ave. S, Suite 101 • Fargo, ND 58103-7414

(701) 237-6022 • Fax (701) 280-1495

E-mail: info@widmerroelcpa.com

Contacts: Bob Dale • Charles Nord • Terry Delaney

3000 N 14th St., Suite 2A

Bismarck, ND 58503

(701) 221-2655 • Fax (701) 221-2657

Contact: Mike Schmitt

Widmer Roel PC, a CPA firm, provides tax and strategic planning, tax return preparation, audits, directors exams, holding company applications and reports along with other regulatory reports for banks.

Wild Associates

500 2nd Avenue N., Suite 514 • Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 293-8106 • Fax (701) 293-8119

Contact: Kent A. Wild

Wild Associates provides architect, interior design and construction services specializing in financial facility design and construction. With project experience beginning more than 25 years ago and projects distributed throughout the State of North Dakota, we leverage our planning, operations, image and budget experience to deliver sound, strong facilities matched to your specific needs.

More than just a design resource, we are able to take projects through the construction phase managing costs, quality and equipment installation. Your project will be supported with creative design, quality service and attention to detail for a seamless delivery leaving no loose ends.

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