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Strengthening key business and workforce programs 

Investing in Innovate28 directly supports initiatives that cultivate workforce growth, policy advocacy and business development in the region: 

• Workforce and Talent – Supporting individuals in their career journey through recruitment and development opportunities.
  • Industry Sector Partnerships – Brings together key stakeholders to address workforce needs, identify gaps in education and training, and foster industry collaboration. 
  • EDventures – Provides education professionals with real-world insights to help students better prepare for future careers. 
  • Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo – Exposes students to occupational opportunities available in the health, technology and trade industries in our region through hands on experiences. 
  • Young Professionals Network – Empowers the next generation of leaders through networking and skill-building opportunities.  
  • Leadership FMWF – Develops visionary leaders equipped to drive change and growth in our region. 
  • Women Connect – Provides professional women with the resources, connections and insights needed to advance in their careers. 
  • Professionals of Color – Brings together and celebrates diverse employee populations that are underrepresented in the FMWF metro. 
  • Community Concierge – Welcomes and acclimates newcomers to our region. 
  • Live in Fargo-Moorhead – Attracts talent to our region.

• Business Development – Supporting businesses through expansions and relocations that will lead to new jobs, higher compensation and economic growth.
  • Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) programming – Provides companies with financial resources, research capabilities from local education institutions and streamlined processes for business investment.
  • Document-Ready (Certified) Sites – Prepares properties for development and markets them to corporate site selectors. 

• Public Policy Advocacy – Championing pro-business policies and ensuring a strong economic climate for businesses of all sizes.
  • Center for Civic Engagement (coming soon) – Inspires participation, cultivates business-friendly candidates and educates the community. 
  • VoteFMWF.org – Empowers local community with up-to-date information on local candidates and races, voting locations and more. 
  • Candidate forums, candidate roundtables and high-impact meetings – Offers an intentional and focused environment for business leaders and legislators to engage in meaningful conversations. 
  • Chamber Days at the Capitols – Connect local business leaders with state and federal lawmakers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Washington, D.C.