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Jeffry J. Volk, 2025 Legacy Leader

A Legacy of Leadership and Service: Celebrating Jeffry J. Volk

September 9, 2025

Get to know Legacy Leader Jeffry J. Volk, who will be celebrated at The Chamber’s Annual Celebration Oct. 29, 2025.

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Leadership FMWF participants engaging in their first session, building connections and practicing leadership growth through communication.

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Leadership Growth Through Communication

September 2, 2025

Discover how stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing communication can drive growth with insights from the Leadership FMWF.

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Four panelists sit on stage on the 2024 Young Professionals (YP) Summit, discussing topics like growth, imposter syndrome, and more.

From Doubt to Confidence: Tackling Imposter Syndrome as a Young Professional

August 29, 2025

Learn how young professionals can recognize and overcome imposter syndrome to build confidence and grow your career.

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Panel of regional legislators and Chamber Public Policy VP Cale Dunwoody at the Minnesota Legislative Wrap-Up discussing outcomes of the Minnesota 2025 Session.

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

August 26, 2025

Inside the Minnesota 2025 Session—top updates on budget, mandates, taxes, housing and workforce for businesses.

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Shannon Full, Chamber President and CEO, stands at the podium at the Midwest Technology Summit to prepare attendees for discussion on topics like AI adoption.

AI Adoption: How Embracing AI Today Can Give Your Business a Competitive Edge

August 19, 2025

Learn why AI adoption is critical for business competitiveness with insights from the 2025 Midwest Technology Summit.

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Side by side image of a ship with shipping containers and a tractor plowing a field. Meant to depict how tariffs and trade policy affect Fargo-Moorhead.

The Pulse of Tariffs and Trade: Global Shifts, Local Impact

August 18, 2025

Explore how tariffs and trade policy are reshaping the Fargo-Moorhead economy and why this conversation matters now more than ever.

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Image of Tracy Jordre, Women Connect speaker for The Architecture of Resilience: Turning Personal Adversity into Purposeful Impact, a discussion on how personal adversity can shape workplace leadership

The Architecture of Resilience: Why Personal Adversity is Reshaping Workplace Leadership

August 18, 2025

Discover how personal adversity is reshaping workplace leadership and learn new ways to build supportive, high-performing teams.

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Five panelists sit on stage presenting during the 2024 YP Summit.

Step Up. Stand Out. Why This Year’s YP Summit is Designed for You

August 15, 2025

Discover why the YP Summit is the ultimate event for young professionals. Gain skills, expand your network and leave inspired to make an impact.

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Kristi Huber speaking to Women Connect attendees about redefining success during the July 25 Women Connect session.

Redefining Success: Leading Yourself First

August 12, 2025

Explore how redefining success starts with leading yourself first, protecting your energy and aligning your life with what truly matters.

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Kristi Huber speaks during a Women Connect session about reclaiming your voice, vision, values and vitality

The Compass Within: Reclaiming Your Voice, Vision, Values and Vitality

August 12, 2025

Discover how to navigate leadership drift by reclaiming your voice, vision, values and vitality, and realign with what matters most.

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Two women connect over leadership drift at the July 2025 Women Connect event: Reclaiming Yourself in Leadership.

When Success Isn’t Enough: The Quiet Crisis of Leadership Drift

August 12, 2025

Leadership drift is the quiet crisis where success hides misalignment. Learn how to spot it and find your way back to purpose.

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5 Ways to Make a Difference on Chamber Impact Day

August 12, 2025

Discover how you can make a difference across the Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo area on Chamber Impact Day.

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Apex hosts a booth at Business After Hours - Two women standing at a booth talking to an attendee, promoting their business

Why Your Business Needs a Booth at Business After Hours: 10 Reasons to Register Today

August 12, 2025

Business After Hours is a cornerstone of connection in our business community. Thinking about getting a booth? Here’s your sign!

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Two young professional women connect at Young Professionals Network Breakfast Club.

Why BeTold Invests in Young Professionals: Connection, Growth and Community Loyalty

August 1, 2025

Jay Evans, Director and Owner of BeTold, shares how investing in his team through the Young Professionals Network (YPN) is strengthening their company from the inside out.

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Concierge Strategist, Donna Heck, connects with local community member during a Community Concierge IceBreaker event in Downtown Fargo.

Why Applicants Say Yes: The Community Concierge Advantage

July 30, 2025

Discover how Community Concierge helps applicants feel confident about relocating, through personalized support and community ties.

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A man and women sit together at desk, discussing inclusive hiring strategies.

Inclusive Hiring for Individuals With Differing Abilities: Why It Matters and How to Start

July 30, 2025

Learn how inclusive hiring for individuals with differing abilities strengthens our workforce and why it is critical for long-term success.

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