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Monday, March 1, 2021CHI Friendship: People’s Choice Award Winner
CHI Friendship is a nationwide leader in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, and in 2020, Chamber members voted them the People’s Choice award winner. CHI Friendship has been providing individualized supports to people with disabilities since opening in 1974. They encourage people to live life just like everyone else, including living, working and connecting with their community
Amanda Huggett
Monday, February 1, 2021Young Professionals Best Place to Work: Vogel Law Firm
One of the top law firms in North Dakota is also one of the top employers for YPs in the region, making them the 2020 Young Professionals Best Place to Work.
Amanda Huggett
Friday, January 1, 2021Entrepreneur of the Year: Tom McDougall
Tom McDougall founded High Point Networks in 2003 when he was inspired to create an information technology business that focused on solving real business needs rather than on reactively answering requests. He started with a team of four people in a small office in West Fargo, primarily focusing on network and security solutions for businesses.
Amanda Huggett
Tuesday, December 1, 2020Business of the Year: BNG Team
From the beginning, BNG Team has worked in credit card processing, striving to bring integrity to the industry by providing payment solutions to local businesses. That beginning was in 2007, when three friends at NDSU fell in love with the idea of being entrepreneurs and pursued this very business idea.
Amanda Huggett
Sunday, November 1, 2020Small Business of the Year: Sagency
Sagency is a leadership coaching and executive search firm. The Sagency team is comprised of experienced professionals united around a mission of helping leaders, teams and organizations achieve their greatness. Their track record as trusted guides span across various sectors including healthcare, biotech, non-profits, real estate, engineering, construction, agriculture and food, and professional services.
Amanda Huggett
Thursday, October 1, 2020Valley Senior Services: Not-for-Profit of the Year
For some senior citizens, getting to and from appointments, keeping up with friends, taking care of a home, and eating healthy meals, can be a challenge. That’s where Valley Senior Services steps in. Since 1971, this organization has helped thousands of seniors each year in a variety of ways.
Amanda Huggett
Sunday, December 1, 2019People’s Choice: Fargo Youth Hockey Association
Local non-profit Fargo Youth Hockey Association scored the title of People’s Choice at the ChamberChoice Awards last May. About eight years ago, three associations consisting of the Fargo Raiders, Fargo Flyers & Fargo All-City merged under the name Fargo Youth Hockey Association - Fargo Freeze and created one large association that feeds five high school hockey teams.
Amanda Huggett
Friday, November 1, 2019Entrepreneur of the Year: Jeff Shipley
Embracing failures is not typical in the world of entrepreneurship. However, Jeff Shipley isn’t your typical entrepreneur. Shipley, a local businessman, originally from Devil’s Lake, currently owns and leads 12 real estate-related companies with multiple locations covering two states, and this number is growing rapidly.
Amanda Huggett
Tuesday, October 1, 2019Young Professionals Best Place to Work: Eide Bailly LLP
At Eide Bailly, accounting may be the game, but relationships remain supreme. And this top 25 CPA firm puts its young professionals at the core of its culture. Eide Bailly promises a work experience like none other, and they deliver by encouraging growth, promoting from within and celebrating achievements. Core values are built into their culture statement, and focus on respect, integrity, trust, innovation and creativity.
Amanda Huggett
Monday, September 2, 2019Business of the Year: Power Plate Meals
It’s not always easy to make healthy meal choices when living a busy lifestyle. Thankfully, that’s where Power Plate Meals steps in. Starting just three years ago with a single West Fargo store, husband-wife duo Seth and Haylee Houkom have built a successful business offering ready-to-eat, chef-cooked meals that are healthy, fresh, and packed full of flavor.
Amanda Huggett
Thursday, August 1, 2019Small Business of the Year—Games Galore Party Rental
Bringing an element of fun to events around the region and proving that games aren’t just for kids, Games Galore is the party rental destination for organizations or families planning their next gathering sure to be the talk of the town.
Amanda Huggett
Monday, July 1, 2019Not-for-Profit of the Year: Vocational Training Center
The Vocational Training Center is a place where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can find support in achieving their life’s dreams and goals.
Amanda Huggett
Friday, February 1, 2019Member profile: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley is the only organization of its kind in the community. Their mission is to support families whose children are receiving medical care in the area by providing home-like comfort, support and care.
Amanda Huggett
Tuesday, January 1, 2019Entrepreneur of the Year: Tyrone Leslie
Tyrone Leslie is a family man. When he’s not playing dad to his two teenage girls, he’s living out his entrepreneurial dream of running a successful business. And actually, he’s running five. Tyrone is owner of Fargo-based homebuilder Heritage Homes and real estate company Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties.
Amanda Huggett
Saturday, December 1, 2018Young Professionals Best Place to Work: Office Sign Company
You might not think that a company that makes signs is exciting, but one look inside Office Sign Company, and you’d be surprised. This signage company has only been around for 10 years, but has experienced tremendous growth and success with a company culture that rivals the best.
Amanda Huggett
Thursday, November 1, 2018Eide Bailly: Focused on innovation
Last summer, Eide Bailly celebrated 100 years of serving clients through tax, audit and accounting services. But over the years, the firm has added a variety of specialty services and grown to be much more. Focused on innovation to evolve with industry trends and best serve their clients, they’ve become known as the trusted business advisors.
Amanda Huggett
Monday, October 1, 2018Small Business of the Year: Prairie Winds Veterinary Center
It’s not just business as usual at Prairie Winds Veterinary Center. This companion animal hospital in south Fargo is a true community partner that offers innovative care for clients and a family-friendly atmosphere for staff.
Amanda Huggett
Tuesday, September 4, 2018Not-for-Profit of the Year: Great Plains Food Bank
Serving as the region’s only food bank, the Great Plains Food Bank plays a unique role in hunger relief in our community. By rescuing surplus food from the food industry, they ensure it safely gets into the hands of our hungry neighbors in need.
Amanda Huggett
Wednesday, August 1, 2018Small Not-for-Profit of the Year: Emergency Food Pantry
Many of us probably take food for granted without worrying about where our next meal will come from. But for those in different situations, the Emergency Food Pantry is there for those in need. It’s a small organization with only three employees, but about 140 volunteers, making a big difference.
Amanda Huggett