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Agribusiness
Agribusiness
An extension of our public policy efforts, the Agribusiness committee serves as a collective voice of businesses and leaders representing agriculture as a key industry in the Red River Valley, advocating at all levels of government and spreading awareness of its impact throughout the region.
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Committee
Chair: Roger Reierson, Flint Group
Staff support: Mason Rademacher, Public Policy and Workforce Development Coordinator
Meeting time: 8 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month
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Ambassadors
Member Relations
The member retention arm of The Chamber, these ambassadors assist with recruitment and retention of member businesses, assist with special events and help retain members through personal contact, information, encouragement and support.
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Committee
Chair: Scott Berg, US Bank
Staff support: Mickayla Thompson, Member Relations Coordinator
Meeting time: Noon, the first Wednesday of the month
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Ambassadors
Public Relations
The public relations arm of The Chamber, Public Relations Ambassadors provide groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new and expanding businesses, assist with recruitment and retention of Chamber member firms and assist with special events.
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Committee
Chair: Jessica Broers, Bremer Bank
Staff support: Mickayla Thompson, Member Relations Coordinator
Meeting time: Noon, the third Wednesday of the month
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Business Training
Business Training
Plans and coordinates a monthly event series for Chamber members to enhance the success of our community’s businesses through a variety of targeted, practical and cost-effective training opportunities.
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Committee
Chair: Corey Holen, Preference Employment Solutions
Staff Support: Bobbi Jo Rehder, Events Coordinator
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Education
Education
This committee is focused on bringing education and business together in collaboration as we seek to address the workforce needs of our community and region and set out to accomplish goals that will benefit both the business and education sectors.
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Committee
Chairs: Anne Blackhurst, MSUM; Louise Dardis, retired educator
Staff support: Mason Rademacher, Public Policy and Workforce Development Coordinator
Meeting time: 7:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month
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Leadership
Leadership
Plans and conducts an annual leadership program that provides participants an opportunity to develop or enhance their personal leadership skills, network with business and community leaders and learn more about themselves, The Chamber, their community and servant leadership concepts.
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Committee
Chair: Erica Johnsrud, Ronald McDonald House Charities
Staff support: Alyssa Lakoduk, Professional Development Coordinator
Meeting time: 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month -
Military Affairs
Military Affairs
Fosters support for the men and women of our military, plans activities to raise awareness for the work that they do and has a keen eye on advancing public policies that advance our region’s military units.
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Committee
Chair: Brian Shawn, Midco
Staff support: Katie Mastel, Government Affairs & Advocacy Manager
Meeting time: 11 a.m. the second Thursday of each month
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Professionals of Color
Professionals of Color
Provides program direction and coordinates events and activities that engage and develop our region’s diverse professionals.
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Committee
Chair: Trevor Mathew, Choice Bank
Staff support: Mason Rademacher, Public Policy & Workforce Development Coordinator -
Public Policy
Public Policy
The advocacy arm of The Chamber, committed to preserving the integrity of the business climate by advancing sound policies and a stable regulatory environment for the business community to thrive.
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Committee
Chair: Tim Flakoll, Tri-College University
Staff support: Katie Mastel, Government Affairs & Advocacy Manager
Meeting time: 8 a.m. the second Thursday of each month -
Women Connect
Women Connect
Plans, schedules and coordinates the program aimed at enhancing a woman’s professional and personal life by giving them the tools and resources to utilize at work and at home, as well as a network of other professional women.
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Committee
Chair: Katie Hutton, Eide Bailly LLP
Staff Support: Bobbi Jo Rehder, Events Coordinator
Meeting time: 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month -
Young Professionals Network
Young Professionals Network
Plans, schedules and coordinates quality, cost-effective training programs and networking events that enhance the personal and professional development of young professionals and helps connect them to The Chamber, community and each other.
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Committee
Chair: Danne Doering, Choice Bank
Staff support: Alyssa Lakoduk, Professional Development Coordinator
Meeting time: 11:30 a.m. the third Friday of each month