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A forum to find Chamber resources, event recaps, articles and guest posts. Got feedback or want to contribute? Email us at thebridge@fmwfchamber.com. Happy reading!
Tuesday, March 7, 2023Eggs & Issues recap: New Americans in the Workforce
On March 7, The Chamber’s Eggs & Issues series welcomed the business community for a crucial discussion regarding our New American workforce and how our businesses can embrace and succeed alongside these talented groups. After a dedicated time to network, discuss and connect, attendees heard from a panel of representatives from various organizations and businesses to address the topic at hand.
Tyler Fischbach
Friday, February 24, 2023Midwest Economic Outlook Summit - Signature Event Recap
In February, the Delta by Marriott in Fargo was packed full of Chamber and community members to hear from national keynote speakers and panels of regional experts as we discussed the future of our economy. Douglas Duncan of Fannie Mae and Ron Feldman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis pulled the curtain back and gave attendees an in-depth look at the current state of various facets of our economy, as well as their predictions for 2023. The summit was livestreamed to 25 communities across 5 states
Tyler Fischbach
Tuesday, February 21, 2023The Chamber announces temporary office location
The FMWF Chamber is announcing its official move from its current office within the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead to a temporary office location within the Cass County Electric Cooperative building in Fargo. The Chamber and the City of Moorhead have enjoyed a productive partnership for over two decades, working closely together to bolster the regional economy and foster business growth. The Chamber’s upcoming move marks another chapter, one that is founded on continued collaboration and regionalism.
Tyler Fischbach
Thursday, February 16, 2023Announcing Marcus Luttrell as 2023 Voices of Vision Speaker
The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber announces decorated Navy SEAL, motivational speaker and best-selling author Marcus Luttrell as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Voices of Vision event on Thursday, April 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. Premier sponsor: Nodak Insurance Company.
Tyler Fischbach
Monday, January 23, 2023The Chamber and MN Businesses Opposing Senate File 2 (SF2)
Currently, Senate File 2 (SF2) is moving through the Minnesota State Senate and is to be heard in the Senate Health and Services Committee tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. We are asking Senator Rob Kupec of District 4, who is a member of this committee, to oppose this bill, in an effort to keep payroll taxes low and to protect small and medium-sized businesses from burdensome mandates.
Tyler Fischbach
Tuesday, January 17, 2023The Chamber's 2023 legislative priorities for MN & ND
The Chamber has been working diligently in Bismarck since early last week to ensure that our area's voice, concerns and needs are heard as it relates to our most pressing challenges. Workforce was the topic of many bills this week; we actively advocated for the automation tax credit, workforce attraction dollars, career workforce academy funding, and support for NDSU and NDSCS.
Tyler Fischbach
Tuesday, October 18, 2022Vote No for North Dakota Term Limits - Measure 1
Katherine Grindberg
Monday, August 22, 2022Chamber names Richard Solberg 2022 Legacy Leader, announces Annual Celebration
The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber has named Richard Solberg the recipient of the 2022 Legacy Leader Award. This prestigious award recognizes and emphasizes the important role and contributions of long-time local leaders in both shaping and serving the metropolitan community and greater region.
Tyler Fischbach
Tuesday, August 16, 20222022 ChamberChoice Business of the Year - TrueNorth Steel
Kayla Koehmstedt
Wednesday, August 3, 2022The Chamber Foundation receives $9.62 million EDA grant
The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Foundation has been awarded a $9.62 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge Grant. The Chamber Foundation, in collaboration with backbone organizations such as Grand Farm Research and Education Initiative, North Dakota State College of Science, Emerging Prairie, University of Mary, and Workbay will bolster the region’s economy by developing the skilled workforce needed to support the regional agriculture, manufacturing and technology
Tyler Fischbach
Tuesday, July 26, 20222022 ChamberChoice Resilient Business - Noridian Healthcare Solutions
Kayla Koehmstedt
Tuesday, July 19, 20222022 ChamberChoice People's Choice - TNT Kid's Fitness
Kayla Koehmstedt
Tuesday, July 19, 2022Significant Growth is in store for Fueling Our Future
Tyler Fischbach
Tuesday, July 12, 20222022 ChamberChoice Young Professionals Best Place to Work - Construction Engineers
Kayla Koehmstedt
Tuesday, July 5, 20222022 ChamberChoice Emerging Business of the Year - The Center for Plastic Surgery
Kayla Koehmstedt
Monday, June 27, 20222022 ChamberChoice Awards Small Business of the Year - Legacy Plumbing
Kayla Koehmstedt
Monday, June 27, 2022White House Negotiates Revived Build Back Better Economic Plan
Primacy Strategy Group
Monday, June 27, 2022North Dakota Primary Election Recap
Primacy Strategy Group
Wednesday, June 22, 2022Celebrating Three Chamber Departures
This summer we have three very special Chamber Departures from three incredible staff members: Tracy, Casey and Mason! Please join us in giving them a well-deserved congratulations for the impactful work they have done for our organization and the community, and for the BIG things that they will be accomplishing personally and professionally during their next stages. We are extremely proud of all three of you and can’t thank you enough for your enthusiasm and dedication, and wish you a successful future.
Tyler Fischbach
Tuesday, June 21, 20222022 Non-Profit of the Year - Red River Children's Advocacy Center
Kayla Koehmstedt
Friday, May 27, 20222022 Cass County Voting Guide
Cale Dunwoody
Wednesday, May 25, 20222022 ChamberChoice Award Winners
Kayla Koehmstedt
Wednesday, April 13, 2022Surviving the Supply Chain: A Recap of April Eggs & Issues
Kayla Koehmstedt
Monday, March 28, 20222022 ChamberChoice Awards candidates
The following businesses and organizations have successfully submitted applications for this year’s ChamberChoice Awards, and are now considered candidates in their respective categories. All of these candidates are in good company and should be proud of their accomplishments and dedication. Help us congratulate them all!
Tyler Fischbach
Tuesday, March 22, 2022Tax Incentives: A March Eggs & Issues recap
On Tuesday, March 1, The Chamber hosted three regional developers for a critical conversation on development throughout the metro at the March Eggs and Issues event. One key area of focus during the conversation was tax incentives and how they impact developers, businesses, citizens, and entire communities.
Tyler Fischbach