 150 new jobs will be added to the Bemidji area in the coming year as the company Delta Dental prepares to set up shop. The company is looking at property in Bemidji's technology park where they plan to build a new facility. A group of groundbreaking will be held later this spring with a grand opening planned for the end of 2019. Many see this as a big deal for a business like Delta Dental to select Bemidji as a site for expansion. It means a lot for Bemidji. First off it will be this company immediately will be in the top 10 employers within our city which is outstanding and it makes a big difference that tax base that it generates is significant. It will bring in a very good corporate citizen that will really make a difference in our community. They have a foundation that they like to have an impact on the community they bring. These are very good paying jobs and this is again a company that will put a name for Bemidji. Delta Dental will be expanding their administrative service technology and sales capabilities at its new Bemidji location. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.