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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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Attendees seated and engaged during a panel discussion at a past Pulse event, highlighting strong community interest in career innovation.

The Pulse of Career Innovation: Be There for the Workforce Breakthrough Our Region Has Been Waiting For

July 29, 2025

Join us for The Pulse of Career Innovation, an exclusive preview of the Cass County Career Innovation Center on August 12, 2025.

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Woman shaking hands with an employer thanks to the Community Concierge program.

5 Ways the Community Concierge Program Helps You Close the Deal with Top Talent

July 28, 2025

Help top talent say yes. Community Concierge makes relocation easier and boosts retention through personalized, people-first support.

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Attendees seated in the audience at the Midwest Tech Summit, listening intently to speakers on innovation, AI and the future of technology.

At the Midwest Tech Summit: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Fall Behind in the Age of AI

July 25, 2025

Explore how AI and data infrastructure are reshaping Midwest business and why forward-thinking leaders can’t afford to miss the Midwest Tech Summit.

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Young professionals sit around the table networking during YPN's Breakfast Club event.

How GiGi’s Playhouse Is Building Confident, Community-Minded Leaders With YPN

July 25, 2025

How GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo invests in leadership, confidence and community through the Young Professionals Network—and why it’s paying off.

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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

July 24, 2025

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

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John Deere

How John Deere Fargo is Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

July 22, 2025

John Deere’s revolutionary apprenticeship program is changing the trajectory of young people’s careers before they even graduate high school.

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Group of attendees at the Midwest Summit networking

The Future of Business is at the Midwest Technology Summit: How AI and Data Infrastructure Are Changing the Game

July 21, 2025

Learn how AI and data infrastructure are changing the game for Midwest businesses at the Midwest Technology Summit in Fargo on August 14.

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Alyssa Lakosky of JBC Commercial connects with other young professionals at Young Professionals Network (YPN) Off the Clock social.

From Experience to Empowerment: A Business Leader’s Take on YPN

July 14, 2025

Discover how JBC Commercial Real Estate and business leader Jim Buus leverage the Young Professionals Network (YPN) to empower early career talent, strengthen company culture and invest in the region’s future.

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