Elgin Economic Development

Elgin, ND is a progressive community actively seeking opportunities to

enhance its resident's quality of life. The availability of excellent health care facilities provides superb medical care for young and old alike, as well as many job opportunities. The small town atmosphere of peaceful living,

abundant fresh air, low crime, and a low cost of living, along with an

excellent education system provide a great place to live and raise a family.

The Jacobson Memorial Hospital, one of the largest employers in Elgin, will be under going a remodeling of the existing building this next year.

Lots for new businesses and homes are available by

contacting the City Auditor at 701-584-3001.

· A 16,000 square foot building with many possible uses --

Building has cement floor and cement walls

· Housing available through Schock Real Estate www.schockrealestate.cjb.net (701-584-2535 or 701-584-3053)

As of November, there is a new chief finance officer in the business office at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center. Brandon Vaughan graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in accountancy in 2005. He interned in Aberdeen, SD with Eide-Bailey and after graduation, worked for Eide Bailey in Fargo. The past year, up until starting at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center, Brandon worked for Jason Schuh in Bismarck. Initially, Brandon was commuting to work from Bismarck, but this past weekend, he moved into an apartment in Elgin. He says he has driven around the area, visiting several business places and area towns, as well as driving up to Lake Tschida. The lake impressed him with its beauty and ice fishing and camping possibilities. "I've always wanted to get into the health care side of things," Brandon commented. He states he likes his work at Jacobson Memorial Care Center. "It's a little different, but the basics are the same." He also states he is learning something new every day and likes the challenge. He will be a definite asset, both to the hospital and the community, with his positive and friendly attitude.

Elgin True Value Hardware has pledged an annual donation to the Jacobson Memorial Hospital Foundation Capital Campaign, "Investing In Tomorrow, Today" with office equipment for the next three years. Here Joleen Roth, RN, MDS Coordinator is shown with Kim Bren of Elgin True Value with one of the file cabinets donated by Dale and Kim Bren of Elgin True Value. Their donation will be given in merchandise each year to a total specified in their pledge. This year, they generously supplied two file cabinets and a card file system. The file cabinets are in use and greatly appreciated by the unit secretary at the hospital and the MDS coordinator.