Committees

Committees

The Chamber has a dedicated group of over 500 volunteers that donate their time and talents by serving on our committees. These individuals help carry out the work and mission of The Chamber. Any employee of a member firm may serve on a committee. Want to join one for yourself? Call us to find the best fit! Below is an overview of all currently active committees.
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
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
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
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: Cory Holen, Preference Employment Solutions

Staff Support: Bobbi Jo Rehder, Events Coordinator

Meeting time: Noon the fourth Wednesday of each month
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
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 third Thursday of each month
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 third 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