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Headshot for May 2025 Women Connect speaker, Natalie Reiter, who will speak on how to manage stress in high-pressure situations.

How to Manage Stress in High-Pressure Situations: Rewire Your Response, Reclaim Your Strength

April 29, 2025

Discover how to manage stress in high-pressure situations with expert insight from licensed counselor Natalie Reiter.

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Advanced manufacturing industry leaders tackle challenges through discussion at an Industry Sector Partnership Meeting. Four individuals sit at a table in discussion.

The Front-Line Dilemma: Why Advanced Manufacturing Roles Are So Hard to Fill

April 29, 2025

Insight from industry leaders on the toughest-to-fill Advanced Manufacturing roles—and the skills gap that’s holding them back.

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Workforce Webinars: Find Your Future Employees with Work-Based Learning

April 28, 2025

Discover how work-based learning (WBL) can be used as a workforce development strategy during three free lunch-hour webinars in May.

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Woman at The Chamber's Young Professionals Network. also known as YPN, connecting with a fellow attendee

Effective Networking in Your 20s and 30s: Why Now Is the Time to Build the Relationships That Matter

April 23, 2025

If you’re serious about making moves in your career, networking in your 20s and 30s isn’t optional. Get started with these tips!

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Meet the 2026 Leadership class: 40 Changemakers Shaping the Future of Fargo Moorhead West Fargo

April 22, 2025

Meet the 2026 Leadership Class—40 rising professionals ready to lead and impact the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo region through LFMWF.

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From Adversity to Empowerment: Shameka Akpofure’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose

April 16, 2025

Shameka Akpofure is taking the Women Connect stage on April 29 to share her story of what it means to rise from adversity to empowerment.

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Crime Trends in FMWF: Why Business Owners Should Be Paying Attention

April 15, 2025

With new businesses and expanding neighborhoods, it’s crucial for local businesses to understand the impact of crime trends in FMWF.

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Moving to Fargo-Moorhead: Discover a special community

April 14, 2025

Thinking about moving to Fargo, Moorhead or West Fargo? This region is an ideal place to plant roots and thrive.

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Attendees networking at the Young Professionals Network - Breakfast Club event.

Professional development in Fargo-Moorhead starts here: Meet the Young Professionals Network

April 14, 2025

Professional development in Fargo-Moorhead starts with Young Professionals Network. Grow your career, meet peers and make a difference.

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Overcoming Career Setbacks: Jodi Tollefson’s Journey from Setback to Success

April 11, 2025

Jodi’s story of overcoming career setbacks shows how resilience and reinvention can turn challenges into success. Hear from her on April 29!

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Attendees engage in conversation at the Inclusion Insights session on March 12.

Recruit and Retain a Diverse Workforce: Breaking Barriers for Long-Term Success

April 9, 2025

Learn how to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while building stronger teams and driving long-term success through equity and belonging.

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Whitney Harvey speaks to attendees at the Inclusion Insights session on March 12.

The Power of Inclusive Leadership: Building Teams That Thrive

April 9, 2025

Read to discover how inclusive leadership drives innovation, fosters safety and builds high-performing teams.

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How to Support Veterans in the Workplace: Discuss, Connect, Reflect Series Launch

April 9, 2025

Learn how to support veterans in the workplace with practical tools, expert insights and inclusive strategies in this free virtual session.

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Jane Vangsness Frisch, Whitney Harvey, Mike Arntson and Colette Campbell on stage at The Pulse of DEI

Belonging in the workplace: Rethinking your DEI Business Strategy

April 8, 2025

Fostering belonging in the workplace is a strategic business move. Learn how to create lasting impact with people-focused strategies now.

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Three YPN members network at the March 2025 Off the Clock social.

Overcoming networking anxiety: Five tips for building confidence and connections

April 7, 2025

Overcoming networking anxiety doesn’t have to be difficult. Consider following these five tips to make networking easier and more effective.

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Strengthening the health care workforce: A collaborative first step

April 7, 2025

Discover how The Chamber is working to identify health care workforce gaps and explore innovative solutions.

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