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CCE For Businesses

Support your employees in civic engagement

Your business is more than an employer—it’s a cornerstone of civic life. The Center for Civic Engagement equips companies with the resources, training, and tools to inspire civic participation in the workplace and beyond.

Your role in civic leadership

Businesses are a key part of building a strong civic ecosystem. Supporting employees who engage in public service benefits both your organization and the broader community. Through participation in the Center's programs, businesses can:

Provide employees with the time and resources to explore civic opportunities without career setbacks.

Strengthen local communities by preparing informed, business-minded leaders to step into public office.

Foster a culture of engagement, responsibility, and leadership within the workplace.

Access the Toolkit

Access our Employer Toolkit for strategies to encourage civic involvement and support employees who serve.

Participate in Civic Insights

Participate in Civic Insights sessions to connect with leaders shaping local policy.

Become a Founding Member

Join as a Founding Member to demonstrate your commitment to strong, community-minded leadership.

Explore Open Elected Positions

Search and filter all available positions including park boards, commissions, mayor, county, and state offices.

Get Involved

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Sign Up as a Supporting Business

Register with the Chamber to officially support employee civic participation.

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Review the Employer Toolkit

Access resources to structure policies and programs that enable civic service.

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Encourage Employee Participation

Let employees know about opportunities to explore public service roles.

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Join Roundtables and Meetings

Stay engaged with the Chamber and other businesses to share insights and guidance.

From the Center

Updates, insights, and stories about civic engagement and leadership opportunities.

Attendees gathered on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, to hear Greg Norfleet, Director of Paid Leave at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), discuss key details of Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave: What Employers Need to Know  

By opgomarketing | October 6, 2025

Learn how Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave affects employers, coverage, benefits and compliance before the 2026 rollout.

Legislators speak to business and community leaders during a panel discussion recapping the 2025 North Dakota Legislative Session, hosted by The Chamber.

Inside the North Dakota Legislature: What Businesses Need to Know from the 2025 Session

By hannahsophiaanderson | July 24, 2025

Discover takeaways from the 2025 North Dakota Legislative Session: what passed, what it means for business and how to stay engaged.

Dustin Mitzel, CEO of Happy Harry's Bottle Shops in Fargo and Grand Forks, voices his key priorities at the Washington, D.C., Fly-In

Discussions in D.C. | Key Priorities from FMWF Business Leaders

By hannahsophiaanderson | July 9, 2025

Explore the key priorities FMWF business leaders brought to Washington, D.C., and how these efforts aim to strengthen our regional economy.

Minnesota Day at the Capitol 2025

Moorhead Area Leaders Champion Regional Priorities at the Capitol

By Tyler Fischbach | March 31, 2025

Business and civic leaders from the Moorhead area traveled to St. Paul for the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber’s (The Chamber) fourth annual Day at the Capitol, advancing critical legislative priorities. From flood mitigation funding to Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) implementation, the delegation raised key issues affecting Minnesota’s border communities.

When businesses lead, communities thrive—and so does our regional economy.