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Tuesday, May 16, 2023Chamber Foundation to host EDventures in June
FMWF Chamber Foundation to host EDventures in JuneThe second annual event brings employers and educators together to shape the region’s future workforce Fargo, N.D. – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Foundation’s (The Foundation) Ignite Initiative is partnering with the Cass County Career and Technical Education Center to host the second annual EDventures on June 26-30. EDVentures is an opportunity for businesses and educators to collaborate and address the workforce needs of the region. The
Tuesday, February 21, 2023The Chamber announces temporary office location
Moorhead, Minn. (February 21, 2023) – The FMWF Chamber is announcing its official move from its current office within the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead to a temporary office location within the Cass County Electric Cooperative building in Fargo. The Chamber and the City of Moorhead have enjoyed a productive partnership for over two decades, working closely together to bolster the regional economy and foster business growth. The Chamber’s upcoming move marks another chapter, one that is founded on continued
Thursday, February 16, 2023Chamber Announces Marcus Luttrell as 2023 Voices of Vision Speaker
Moorhead, Minn. (February 16, 2023) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber announces decorated Navy SEAL, motivational speaker and best-selling author Marcus Luttrell as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Voices of Vision event on Thursday, April 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. Premier sponsor: Nodak Insurance Company. Marcus Luttrell's 2007 #1 New York Times best-selling book, Lone Survivor, tells the harrowing story of four Navy SEALs who journeyed into the mountainous
Wednesday, February 08, 2023The Midwest Economic Outlook Summit returns to the region
Moorhead, Minn. (January 12, 2023) – The FMWF Chamber, in partnership with 25 co-hosting chambers and communities across five states, is proud to announce the return of the Midwest Economic Outlook Summit to the region on Wednesday, February 8. The Midwest Economic Outlook Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and economic experts from across the nation to discuss the pressing issues facing our region and country. With supply and workforce shortages, rising inflation rates, and economic
Tuesday, January 17, 2023Tyler Fischbach of the FMWF Chamber Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Tyler Fischbach, IOM, vice president of communications, of the FMWF Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96
Friday, January 06, 2023The Chamber announces its 2023 legislative session priorities
Moorhead, Minn. (January 17, 2023) – With Minnesota’s 93rd legislative session underway, and North Dakota’s 68th legislative session underway, The Chamber is tracking various issues and actively advocating on behalf of its businesses. After surveying members and consulting with its Public Policy Committee, The Chamber has published its legislative priority agenda for each state. “Workforce issues continue to hinder our region’s success, making workforce funding a major priority on both sides of the river,”
Monday, October 03, 2022Chamber names Richard Solberg 2022 Legacy Leader
The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber has named Richard Solberg the recipient of the 2022 Legacy Leader Award. This prestigious award recognizes and emphasizes the important role and contributions of long-time local leaders in both shaping and serving the metropolitan community and greater region. Solberg was selected by a nomination committee based on his leadership in business and in the community. Richard H. Solberg serves as board chairman of Bell Bank. From 1968 to 1982, he worked for First
Wednesday, August 03, 2022The Chamber Foundation receives $9.62 million EDA grant
Moorhead, Minn. (August 3, 2022) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Foundation has been awarded a $9.62 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge Grant. The Chamber Foundation, in collaboration with backbone organizations such as Grand Farm Research and Education Initiative, North Dakota State College of Science, Emerging Prairie, University of Mary, and Workbay will bolster the region’s economy by developing the skilled workforce needed to support the regional agriculture,
Tuesday, August 02, 2022Fueling Our Future unveils Master Workforce & Talent Strategy
Moorhead, Minn. (August 3, 2022) – Fueling Our Future is unveiling new developments in a Master Workforce & Talent Strategy for the region. This comes after a formal evaluation of community feedback and review of the findings that were released on Monday, July 25. The Master Workforce & Talent Strategy has identified four specific goals: Goal One: Develop and fund a systemic approach to align workforce efforts region wideGoal Two: Expand and retain the regional labor poolGoal Three: Prime the workforce
Tuesday, July 26, 2022The Chamber to host Midwest Cybersecurity & Tech Summit
Moorhead, Minn. (July 13, 2022) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber, along with 24 co-hosting chambers across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, are proud to bring the Midwest Cybersecurity & Technology Summit to our region. The summit will be livestreamed across the Upper Midwest from the Delta by Marriott in Fargo, North Dakota. The day will feature keynote addresses and panels of national experts and industry leaders in the realm of cybersecurity and technology. Palo Alto Networks, a global
Tuesday, June 21, 2022New Chamber Building - Business Resource Hub
The Chamber to move forward with a new building; Fargo City Commission agrees to lease land Moorhead, Minn. (June 21, 2022) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber has been in operation as a merged organization since 1998 and has been located in Moorhead, MN, in the Hjemkomst Center, since that time. Through the years, The Chamber has played a critical role in the growth and prosperity of this region. With over 1,980 members, The Chamber continues to grow and is a catalyst for growth and prosperity for
Thursday, June 16, 2022The Chamber to host Midwest Ag Summit
Moorhead, Minn. (June 16, 2022) – The Chamber is proud to bring its first Midwest Agriculture Summit to the FMWF region on June 28, convening industry leaders and experts to engage in a crucial and in-depth discussion regarding our biggest agriculture challenges, innovative solutions, markets and trends, technology and much more. The keynote speaker for this event will be Under Secretary Robert Bonnie, United States Department of Agriculture. Agriculture is a fundamental sector of the Midwestern, national
Tuesday, May 31, 2022New externship program for area educators - EDVentures
Moorhead, Minn. (May 31, 2022) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber’s Ignite FMWF Initiative is proud to collaborate with the Cass County Career and Technical Education Center to host a teacher externship program, Business Summer EDVentures. Area teachers are invited to tour and interact with participating area businesses the week of June 20-24. Educators have the option of enrolling for professional development credit or general participation. Registration is open until June 13 at
Friday, May 20, 20222022 ChamberChoice Award Winners Announced
Moorhead, Minn. (May 20, 2022) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce announced its 2022 ChamberChoice Award winners at its annual awards luncheon today. The organizations receiving honors were: Small Business of the Year: Legacy PlumbingBusiness of the Year: TrueNorth SteelNon-Profit of the Year: Red River Children’s Advocacy CenterYoung Professionals Best Place to Work: Construction EngineersEmerging Business of the Year: Center for Plastic SurgeryResilient Business of the Year: Noridian
Wednesday, March 02, 2022The Chamber to host Midwest Economic Outlook Summit
The Chamber to host Midwest Economic Outlook SummitFeaturing regional leaders in agriculture, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and technology. Thursday, March 24 | 7:30 to 11 a.m. | Delta by Marriott Fargo and livestream Moorhead, Minn. (March 2, 2022) – The Chamber is proud to bring its first Midwest Economic Outlook Summit to the FMWF region to address supply and workforce shortages, an accelerating inflation rate, interest rate uncertainty and the extremely unpredictable economy that our
Wednesday, February 16, 2022The Chamber and DCP to host Fargo Candidate Forums
The Chamber and DCP to host Fargo Candidate Forums Moorhead, Minn. (February 16, 2022) – The Chamber, in partnership with the Downtown Community Partnership (DCP), will be hosting a Fargo Mayoral Candidate Forum on Monday, April 25, and a Fargo City Commission Candidate Forum on Wednesday, May 4. These forums will serve as an opportunity for community members to hear directly from the 2022 mayoral and city commission candidates. “As voters prepare for the June 2022 Fargo election, it is important to
Thursday, January 27, 2022Announcing Mike Rowe as 2022 Voices of Vision Speaker
Announcing Mike Rowe as 2022 Voices of Vision Speaker Moorhead, Minn. (January 17, 2022) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber announces TV icon and New York Times best-selling author Mike Rowe as keynote speaker for the 2022 Voices of Vision event on Thursday, April 21 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. Presenting sponsor: Nodak Insurance Company. From the Baltimore Opera to QVC shopping channel, executive producer, host, best-selling author, and chart-topping
Thursday, December 16, 2021Mel Robbins to headline 2022 Women Connect Celebration
Mel Robbins to Headline Women Connect Celebration on June 1, 2022Author of the best-selling book “The 5 Second Rule” Moorhead, Minn. (December 16, 2021) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber announces national speaker Mel Robbins will keynote the annual Women Connect Celebration event on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. Mel Robbins is the host of the new daytime syndicated talk show, The Mel Robbins Show. She has spent the past decade coaching,
Wednesday, October 13, 2021Launch of Ignite FMWF Initiative
Moorhead, Minn. (Oct. 13, 2021) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, alongside education, public-sector, private-sector, non-profit, and other partners are excited to celebrate the launch of Ignite FMWF. Ignite FMWF is our region’s newest workforce initiative designed to drive continued success for our region. Through the combination of an intentional relationship development strategy and a robust technology platform, Ignite FMWF is a new workforce infrastructure initiative aimed to set
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