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BEMIDJI — The United Way of Bemidji Area announced the 2024 Campaign for the Community total during its week-long Spread the Love event held Feb. 11-18, sponsored by Bemidji Brewing.

The United Way surpassed their campaign goal of $725,000 and last year's total of $725,360, raising $768,151.

During the "Give Where You Live" campaign celebration, United Way 2024 Campaign Co-Chairs, Board Members and representatives from local Pacesetter Businesses — including First National Bank Bemidji, Beltrami Electric, Sanford Health, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, PotlatchDeltic and National Bank of Commerce — came together to reveal the final campaign total.

"Thank you for making Bemidji proud once again," United Way 2024 Campaign Co-Chairs Sue and Troy Hendricks said in a release. "We could not have grown this campaign without all of your support."

The success of this campaign was made possible by the support of local businesses, organizations and individuals who stepped up to invest in the future of the Bemidji area, added the release.

The United Way recognizes these businesses that received the following awards.

Awarded to internal campaigns with the highest total amount raised.

Over $20,000 in employee gifts and fundraisers:

• Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc.
• First National Bank Bemidji
• Sanford Health

Over $10,000 in employee gifts and fundraisers:

• Beltrami County
• ISD 31 - Bemidji Area ÍáÍáÂþ»­s

Awarded to internal campaigns with an increase in employee participation rate.

Bronze — 50% employee participation 

• Northwoods Caregivers

Gold — 70% employee participation and an increase of 9% 

• First National Bank Bemidji

President's Awards - Contributions of $1,000 to $4,999

• ABC Seamless
• Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc.
• Bemidji Brewing
• Bob Lowth Ford
• Construction Engineers
• Deerwood Bank
• Dondelinger GM
• Federated Insurance
• Fisher Paint & Paper
• Ken K. Thompson
• Little Caesar's Pizza
• Paul Bunyan Communications
• PotlatchDeltic
• Security Bank USA
• Tall Pines Family Dentistry
• True North Health Care

President's Plus Award - Contributions of $5,000 to $9,999

• Lueken’s Village Foods
• National Bank of Commerce
• Northwoods Lumber Co.
• Wagner Plumbing and Heating

President's Plus Plus Awards - Contributions of over $10,000 

• First National Bank Bemidji
• Sanford Health

Axe Awards

Presented to a business that went above and beyond to care for our community.

• First National Bank Bemidji

Director's Choice Awards

Given each year to exceptional community partners.

• Lueken’s Village Foods