The Bridge: June 2022 by The FMWF Chamber of Commerce

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Community Builders are businesses committed to enhancing our community by investing in our programs and initiatives.

Ignite FMWF

Ignite

MISSIOn

The Chamber is a catalyst for growth and prosperity. We promote and protect business, inspire innovation, cultivate communities and influence action.

CORneRSTOneS

• Business Vitality

• Public Policy & Advocacy

• Workforce & Talent

• Community Enhancement

• Organizational Excellence

Board of Directors

Amena Chaudhry Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant @FMWFAmena

Tyler Fischbach Vice President of Communications @FMWFTyler

Specialist @FMWFKayla

Chamber Staff

Alyssa Lakoduk Workforce & Talent Strategist @FMWFAlyssa

Tracy Powell Vice President of Events @FMWFTracyP

Abby Furchner Engagement Strategist @FMWFAbby

Jenna Mueller Workforce & Talent Strategist @FMWFJenna

Katherine Grindberg Vice President of Public Policy @FMWFKatherine

Shane Olmscheid Engagement Strategist @FMWFShane

Stacia Sytsma Engagement Support Specialist @FMWFStacia

ND 58102 and

2443, Fargo, ND 58108-2443;

A note from the President

Thank you, and congratulations to our entire business community. Last month we celebrated with our members at the annual ChamberChoice Awards Luncheon and were able to honor the hard work, dedication, innovation, resiliency and energy of our local businesses.

In this Bridge you will have the opportunity to learn more about this year’s award winners, but I want to also give a shoutout to all of our nominees, candidates and finalists. Every year we are blown away by the community response to nominating so many great businesses across our region for an award, and are extremely humbled by the amount of effort put into applying for these awards. I am continually shocked at how this community shows up for one another, and how truly dedicated the people here are to being connected to and ingrained in this community. I hope you all sincerely enjoyed the afternoon celebrating together and are proud of your accomplishments in business and in our community.

I would also like to give a special congratulations to the recent grads of the 2021-22 Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo class. We thank you for your time and dedication to this program and are thrilled to have 40 more committed individuals as LFMWF alumni that will continue to have a leading role and positive impact on our community and their organizations. I am endlessly grateful for our engaged community and look forward to all that we will continue to do and accomplish together.

Enjoy the weather and the beginning of what will be a great summer, and we will see you soon!

Shannon Full President & CEO

Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce

Congrats to all of this year’s winners, who are listed below, and thank you to everyone that made this fun and uplifting event possible. Keep your eye on The Chamber’s social media and website to see photo and video recaps of the event. Small

Resilient Business of the Year noridian

People’s Choice

TnT

Business of the Year Truenorth

Non-Profit of the Year Red River Children’s Advocacy Center

Emerging

Small Business of the Year Legacy Plumbing

Last month, community and Chamber members celebrated and honored businesses and non-profits in the FMWF region. Award-winning broadcaster Joe Schmit took the stage as event emcee, Tom Dawson and Roger Reierson represented the event’s presenting sponsors and took part in another entertaining video, and several celebrities and influencers sent special messages to the crowd and award winners.

AWARD SPONSORS

CORPORATE SPONSORS

◊ AdShark Marketing

◊ Alerus

◊ Allegro Group

◊ Bell Bank

◊ Bethany Retirement Living

◊ Beyond Realty, Inc.

◊ Bobcat Company

◊ Cass County Electric Cooperative ◊ Choice Bank

◊ Cornerstone Bank

◊ D-S Beverages, Inc.

◊ EPIC Companies

◊ Fargo Center for Dermatology

◊ First International Bank & Trust

◊ FM Area Foundation

◊ FM Convention and Visitors Bureau

◊ Gate City Bank

◊ Goldmark Property Management

◊ Heartland Trust Company

◊ HORSCH

◊ Marvin

◊ McCulley Optix Gallery

◊ MWC Advertising of Fargo-Moorhead

◊ National Hospitality Services

◊ Network Center, Inc.

◊ Noridian Healthcare Solutions ◊ The Title Company

◊ TrueNorth Steel ◊ Wanzek

◊ Western State Bank

◊ YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties

Small Business of the Year

AWARD

PLUMBING PLUMBING

Co-owner Rob Mesteth says Legacy Plumbing promises to get up every day to build a legacy through service, one team, one customer, and one neighborhood at a time, the Legacy way.

AWARD SPONSORS

Acompany with a long history in the region, TrueNorth Steel’s story starts in 1945 when Ole Rommesmo, a Norwegian immigrant, launched the business with modest resources and a vision to help communities build with the strength of steel.

mirrors the growth of the community. In the past seven years, it has increased revenue significantly and grew employees by 33%.

It is known as a manufacturer of steelbased construction and storage product solutions for a variety of industries, from construction and architecture to stormwater management, energy, and agriculture.

In 2004, Dan Kadrmas joined the company as president and still sits at the helm.

The business was built on principles important to Ole. Personal responsibility, outcome focus, team player attitude, positive, trust, and commitment, are at the heart of the driving values today.

On both a quarterly and annual basis, TrueNorth Steel recognizes employees who exhibit these values through the company’s internal leadership program called Game Changer. So far, 685 employees have graduated from the program.

Knowing the importance of developing a talent pipeline locally, TrueNorth Steel joined the Ignite FMWF initiative to highlight the benefits of a career in the trades. It also partnered with the F5 Project to help reduce the stigma of employing people establishing their lives after incarceration.

True community supporters, it partners with area organizations to give back, including the United Way, Great Plains Food Bank, Salvation Army, and more.

TrueNorth Steel also steps up to the public policy plate. In 2018, company leadership visited the White House to discuss tax reform and later hosted the Secretary of Commerce in Fargo to discuss the impacts of steel tariffs.

Throughout Dan’s tenure, TrueNorth Steel has navigated through the 2008 recession, volatile markets, supply chain and workforce issues, and a pandemic. Despite this, it continues to grow, and at a pace that

Leadership credits this to a culture of resilience and diligence through change management. As just one example, the company converted its Casper, Wyoming, plant to manufacture storage tanks to better serve the emerging shale oil market, which allowed its West Fargo location to add bridge fabrication to its capacity.

TrueNorth Steel is always looking at new, innovative solutions. Many of its systems hold proprietary trademarks. Another differentiator is its in-house transportation logistics, drafting, and engineering services.

In 2021, the company acquired Texasbased Beck Steel, which brought on 300,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space in West Fargo.

Recent notable construction projects include work for Google, Disney, Amazon, and Bayer Monsanto. And, it’s nearing completion of a steel project for the Sacramento, California, courthouse. Locally, it shaped the Fargo skyline with its work on Block 9 and Sanford’s medical center.

This innovation has allowed TrueNorth Steel to truly thrive, stand the test of time, and prove its place as this year’s reigning Business of the Year.

AWARD SPONSOR

Withthe belief that every child deserves a chance to have a happy and safe childhood, the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center is helping so many children in our community with that very goal.

The agency recognizes the toll chronic exposure to child abuse has on staff, so it made great efforts to provide training, support, and tools, to help the helpers of the community.

In 2021 alone, the center served over 700 children referred to them through allegations of sexual or physical abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Staff there worked every day to provide hope and healing through interviews and mental health, medical, and victim advocacy services. Non-offending caregivers are connected with a family advocate and resources to support the child.

A core function of the center is to use a trained and trauma-informed interviewer so that the child only has to tell their story once. Then, a team of medical professionals, law enforcement, prosecution, child protective services, victim advocacy and more, come together to decide how to best help the child. This means a vulnerable child doesn’t have to rehash their trauma multiple times.

This sharing of expertise and resources is called the multidisciplinary team and is at the heart of the work of the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center.

The center hosts orientations for new members of their partner agencies to share why their approach is best for both victims and for creating further safety for our community.

The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center has added a mental health team that is dedicated to providing free assessments and evidencebased therapies that are otherwise not available in the community. Even prior to the pandemic, it started the journey to removing the barriers of telehealth services, and since has trained other agencies nationwide to do the same.

It is the only local agency providing group treatment for youth struggling with problematic sexual behavior, and recently trained to expand the age group served with the model. It also expanded programming by adding a full-time, in-house family advocate to offer support to families before they even step foot in their doors.

To prevent children from being abused in the first place, it has partnered with Dakota Medical Foundation to build curriculum that will bring child sexual abuse prevention education to every corner of the community. It also hosts an annual child maltreatment conference, provides donations of clothing, toys, and blankets to those served, and participates in numerous local events.

Thanks to the caring work of this area nonprofit, many children in our community have the chance at living the life they’ve always deserved.

Young Professionals

Best Place to Work

AWARD SPONSORS

Ina time when workforce issues affect so many, business are asking

One of the company’s core values is supporting the cities in which it does business. This year,

in North Dakota and northern Minnesota.

Noting that many in the workforce are close to retirement, it is home-growing its own talent.

Of the company’s 70 total employees, exactly half are young professionals. And those young employees are able to develop their professional skills, grow their network, and engage in the community thanks to the benefits offered by this area employer.

Construction Engineers continuously supports young professionals through continuing education. In 2021, it invested more than $200,000 to start its own Registered Apprenticeship program. This in-house training grows new young professionals in the carpentry trade and comes with increased pay, recognition, and credibility. The company also offers an Educational Reimbursement program that financially supports employees continuing their education through advanced degrees or professional development. Quarterly management meetings brings the team together to learn new communication and supervisory skills.

Four Construction Engineers employees have been recognized by Prairie Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list. Every year, the company nominates one of its hard-working young professionals, with the belief that it’s important to cultivate an environment that is conducive to retaining young staff. Several are also members of The Chamber’s Young Professionals Network.

Construction Engineers offers one of the highest 401(k) matches in the construction industry and region, and fun company events for employees and their families.

Engineers Cares, with leadership fulfilling most.

The company’s owners, Scott Kringstad and Jeff Melgaard, lead by example in a culture that embraces positivity, teamwork, and success.

In an industry that is booming, and even with career opportunities in abundance, it’s clear that Construction Engineers proves its place as a Best Place to Work for young professionals.

HOW SBA LENDING CAN TAKE YOUR BUSINESS FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING

After two years of improvisation and unexpected challenges, many businesses are ready to look forward. Whether applying lessons learned or seizing new opportunities, owners are seeking capital to help them start their next chapters. For many small businesses, a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may help them make the shift from “surviving” to “thriving.”

DOES MY BUSINESS MODEL NEED RETOOLING POSTCOVID-19?

Some organizations had to go lean to survive the pandemic, while others saw business reach new heights. In both cases there may be opportunities to rethink business from the ground up. Do you want to shift from sit-down dining to food trucks or delivery? Has demand for a product skyrocketed, requiring a new or shifted factory line? Now could be the time to get ahead of future demand. SBA term loans can help finance these kinds of capital investments.

CAN I CHANGE MY INVENTORY APPROACH TO BEAT LOGISTICS CRUNCHES?

As you consider ways you can improve and grow your business, be sure to connect early with a preferred SBA lender. They know the particulars of SBA lending and have experience working with businesses like yours. Here are five questions to ask yourself and your SBA lender:

LOGISTICS CRUNCHES?

IS AN SBA LOAN RIGHT FOR MY BUSINESS?

questions to ask yourself and your SBA lender: IS AN SBA LOAN RIGHT FOR MY BUSINESS?

The SBA managed emergency loans and grants during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its bread and butter is lending programs designed to level the playing field for small businesses. They often don’t have major physical assets for collateral, so SBA loans focus more on cash flow when evaluating a loan application. And they often have longer repayment terms compared to commercial loans, so more cash stays in the business month-to-month to support operations.

CAN I ADD AUTOMATION TO HELP ENDURE THE TIGHT LABOR MARKET?

What investments will help your business thrive? For many businesses, attracting and retaining labor is both a challenge and a significant cost. It can be the bottleneck that holds back growth. An investment in automation may help your business do more with fewer employees, so you can focus on retaining your best workers and still have capacity to serve and grow.

Businesses need to balance the efficiency of a just-in-time supply chain with the certainty of on-hand inventory. SBA lines of credit can help small businesses build up and maintain a larger inventory of necessary goods and materials, which will require adjusting what normal cash flow and balance sheets will look like.

HAVE I ACCOUNTED FOR ALL THE EXPENSES OF MY IMPROVEMENTS?

Never forget to think around every corner when investing in your business. New equipment, employees, and products also have associated costs, some short term and some ongoing. Make sure you factor in things like training workers on new equipment, bringing on new salespeople, leasing storage for more inventory, or other related costs. An experienced SBA lender has seen it all and can help you think through this.

Thriving as a small business takes more than just capital. It takes a good plan and excellent execution, and that means having a reliable, experienced team on your side. Alerus is an SBA preferred lender with a dedicated SBA team that can help you. Contact us today and get ready for what’s next.

Flying ahead with fiber.

Whoosh! What’s next is here.

Move ahead to a future full of revolutionary technology. Remote medical diagnostics. Virtual holodecks. Interactive video walls. Augmented reality. We’re not holding back.

TheChamber’s Emerging Business of the Year Award is all about recognizing a new business in the area that is seeing incredible success with less than three years under their belt. And this year’s winner, The Center for Plastic Surgery, is a shining example of how a small business based on the principles of caring for others, providing outstanding experiences, and investing in state-of-the-art technologies can thrive.

for both staff and clients and creating a personalized approach. The Center for Plastic Surgery staff treats everyone with the utmost respect, privacy, and concern. Adams even gives each patient his personal phone number so they can call anytime.

Its founder, Dr. Nicholas Adams, generated the idea in late 2019. Living in Arizona at the time, he realized the need in his home state for a new practice based on contemporary techniques and top-notch customer service. He decided to take the leap and lay down roots with his family here to build his dream.

Launching a business in the midst of a pandemic proved to be no problem for Adams, who started with just one employee in a shared clinic and grew the practice to a team of nine. In just one year, The Center for Plastic Surgery established itself as the region’s only plastic surgery clinic and med spa run by a board-certified surgeon, exceeded revenue projections, outgrew its building, and positively impacted the lives of hundreds of patients in the tri-state area.

While the team wasn’t sure if people would be ready for in-person appointments for non-essential services, they were floored at the reception from the community once doors were opened. Dr. Adams now has a four-month waiting list.

The Center for Plastic Surgery does more than the traditional services for the face and body. It also offers reconstructive and hand surgeries, injectables, laser, body contouring, facials, and skincare.

Adams attributes success to three factors: being a steward for the community and supporting those in need by giving back; providing innovative techniques and exceptional experiences for guests; and training the team so well that they could work anywhere else but treating them so well that they don’t want to.

It’s clear that Adams has established a new standard for plastic surgery in the community by going above and beyond

Their big dreams don’t stop here. Adams said his team is motived to not only become the premier destination for plastic surgery and aesthetic services in the region, but to be one of the bestregarded destinations in the entire nation.

The Center for Plastic Surgery is proof that despite the odds, with drive and determination, it is possible to start anew and find success, as Adams now cares for the region where he grew up.

Resilient

AWARD SPONSORS

Considering

the challenges so many businesses have faced lately, it is a feat to simply have survived, but Noridian Healthcare Solutions has demonstrated going beyond that and truly thriving. This is likely due to its culture of being adaptable and resilient.

Another testament to Noridian’s resiliency is that when the company began in 1966, it was one of over 100 companies providing Medicare administrative services. As Medicare evolved, Noridian established a Medicare Administrative Coordinator to serve as a primary operational contact between Medicare and providers. Today, it is just one of eight still working with the Medicare program.

Noridian’s mission is to enable access to medical care, eliminate barriers, and elevate people. It does this by developing solutions for federal, state and commercial health care programs through a suite of offerings, including claims processing, medical review, and contact center and provider administrative services.

Values of constant innovation, service excellence, responsible stewardship, integrity, and effective collaboration are demonstrated every day by its employees and guides how the business is operated.

Noridian is anchored in purpose and its work is laser focused on the people behind the transactions: patients, providers, and partners.

When the pandemic began, Noridian had a leg up as nearly half of its staff already worked from home. In under three days, the rest of the team was moved to home offices, and business never stopped.

During the pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services relied on Noridian to get funding for rural providers. Noridian set up an advance payment system to ensure that these providers could remain open and continue to serve their communities. Several of them said that without the advance payment, they may have had to close their doors.

Noridian was also able to use its call center services to assist the North Dakota Department of Public Health. The company used its already-trained and operational call center as a large-scale COVID-19 hotline to answer residents’ questions. Many even stepped up by answering more than covid questions and connected callers to support for housing assistance and worker’s compensation. The call center worked so well that the contract was extended through this year. And, the state gave Noridian the nickname of “hotline heroes.” As of mid-February 2021, their staff responded to over 105,000 calls.

Despite all the challenges the pandemic brought, Noridian continued to grow – adding about 100 employees in two years. Those employees have increased engagement, pride in the company, and it’s seen an improved culture index.

Through it all, Noridian ensures peace of mind by always putting people and our community first.

AWARD SPONSOR

Knowingthat not every child has the same opportunities as others, TNT Kid’s Fitness in Fargo was founded upon the mission of unlocking potential through movement for individuals of all abilities.

to workforce vocation pathway to address labor shortages and support special needs individuals working in our communities.

TNT is using focus groups across the state to test the ABLE education and P.E. curriculum, and it’s being executed in 10 public school settings.

It started in summer 2006 when a small group of people designed an inclusive gymnastics space to provide programming and physical activity for children with special needs alongside competitive athletes.

The non-profit’s values are Balance, Education, Loyalty, Innovation, Equality, Versatility, and Equality. Together, this stands for Believe. And you had better believe that the team at TNT Kid’s Fitness is breaking down barriers, solving challenges through innovative solutions, and making a difference in the lives of so many families.

Throughout its history, the team at TNT has developed a wide range of special needs curriculum, professional development, adult fitness and occupational therapy programs, and community partnerships to enhance learning for all abilities. Its values are instilled in team members through knowing that everyone is an influencer.

The organization has partnered with Essentia Health for 10 years to serve children 0-5 years old, representing the most critical years of a child’s life. Working with its pediatric health services helps kids grow physically, cognitively, and emotionally.

TNT’s Explorer Academy is North Dakota’s first K-8 special education day school with project-based STEAM and motor program opportunities. TNT designed the state’s first sensory gym in a school setting, providing a safe place for students to explore their unique abilities.

Another partnership is with NFL Jets center and Fargo native Connor McGovern for its ABLE vision. This brand was created off a framework of movement, education, and vocation, and set out to change the trajectory of inclusion in competitions, in physical education curriculum in schools, and in workplaces. TNT is creating strategies around a cradle

In 2021, it held the inaugural ABLE Games, the region’s first all-inclusive test of functional fitness with athletes celebrating all abilities. It drew 75 teams, 150 athletes, over 200 volunteers, and hundreds of spectators.

When the pandemic hit and schools went virtual, the TNT team redesigned its programming from daytime gymnastics to active education using a “think tank” approach. It created a full school day to serve 50 children, held Zoom classes with 50 teachers, reworked its facility, and strengthened its partnership with local schools.

Reaching well beyond our own community, a video of a TNT wheelchair-bound child laughing in delight on a trampoline with his trainer went viral, made national news, and garnered over 4 million views, perfectly illustrating the impact of TNT’s programs.

Establishing itself as a community asset and homegrown treasure, TNT Kid’s Fitness certainly earned its pick as the 2022 People’s Choice Award, and will continue to positively impact generations to come.

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EGGS & ISSUES BUSINESS TRAINING

How the great resignation is affecting finding and retaining talent

Wednesday, June 8 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holiday Inn Fargo and livestream

What the heck is happening out there. The world has drastically changed these last few years, and finding and retaining talent has never been so hard. It seems like candidates flat out don’t exist. What is happening and how can we weather this storm to find good people? Join Kurtis Karn and Cory Holen along with a panel of other Talent Acquisition and HR professionals as we navigate the storm.

Inside Out: Reflecting on ourselves so we can better see others

Wednesday, July 13 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Moorhead and livestream

* Diversity, equity and inclusion session

What does it mean to be seen? This is a human desire that is important to all. It might look different to each of us, but it speaks to “belonging” and ultimately inclusion. Much of the conversation around diversity and inclusion is noticing the “differences,” and while differences do make a difference- there is something compelling about being known and the shared hope of belonging.

Add to cart. Proceed to checkout. What is happening to traditional commerce?

Tuesday, June 7 | 8 to 9:30 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott and livestream

Not long ago, our access to goods was determined by the stores, vendors and options that existed in our communities. If consumers couldn’t find what they were looking for, they chose a suitable second option. Today, the number and variety of goods that exist in the world of online shopping are seemingly endless. Where does it all come from? How will workforce and supply shortages impact the benefits of online shopping? FMWF leaders in both traditional and eCommerce arenas will discuss shared challenges, the shift in consumer habits, what the future of commerce will look like for businesses, and what factors will determine which businesses and industries will fail or succeed as we continue on this path.

YPN

YPN at the RedHawks

Wednesday, June 15 | 7 to 9 p.m. Newman Outdoor Field

Join YPN for a fun night of baseball in our reserved section as we watch the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks take on the Cleburne Railroaders! Tickets are $12 and can be found on The Chamber’s website. Use code: YPNBASEBALL

PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR

Discuss,

Connect & Reflect

Tuesday, June 14 | 5 to 6 p.m.

Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

Join POC at the Hjemkomst Center for a guided tour of their “Stories of Local Black History” exhibit. This exhibit profiles African American citizens of Fargo-Moorhead from the late 1800s to the present. What an amazing opportunity to get to meet with fellow POC members and engage in a discussion about the rich history of Black American history in Fargo-Moorhead!

Networking Before 9

Friday, June 24 | 8 to 9 a.m. Babb’s Coffee House, Fargo

Join POC our Networking Before 9 - in person! We will be at Babb’s Coffee House on Main Avenue strengthening our connections, having great conversations and making new friends. Invite a friend and join us!

WOMEN CONNECT

Red

Trail Vineyard Tour

Tuesday, July 26 | 3 to 6 p.m.

Red Trail Vineyard – Buffalo, ND

• Limited seating available

Join us as we venture to Red Trail Vineyard in Buffalo, ND for a tour of the beautiful vineyard nestled along the Buffalo Creek. We will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting and some fun networking.

We will be boarding a motorcoach from the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau at 3 p.m. Attendees are asked to park along the north side of the lot (near the Red Roof hotel)

Cory Holen Preference Employment Solutions

Kurtis Karn KLJ Engineering

Colette Campbell Bremer Bank

Alisa Adams West Acres Development

Brad Duerr SCHEELS

ethan Flack Amazon Fulfillment

Dani Gilseth Grateful Cratefulls

Midwest Agriculture Summit

Tuesday, June 28 | 8 to 11 a.m.

Delta by Marriott and livestream

Confirmed speakers:

• John Hoeven

U.S. Senator

• Michelle Fischbach

U.S. House Representative

• Taya Spelhaug Microsoft, Grand Farm board

• Brian Ingulsrud American Crystal Sugar Company

Agriculture is a fundamental sector of the Midwestern economy. The Midwest Agriculture Summit will take an in-depth look at key industry facets across multiple states while exploring and discussing agriculture. Together, our communities are leading the industry by creating innovative solutions to address some of the world’s largest problems. The Midwest Agriculture Summit will highlight local and national ag legislation, ag tech and innovation, and the ag economy including markets, trends and more.

Visit fmwfchamber.com for the latest summit updates, agenda and confirmed speakers.

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Chamber Challenge Golf Outing

Wednesday, July 20 | 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Edgewood Golf Course 19 Golf Course Ave N, Fargo

Get ready for the summer’s annual golf tournament for Chamber members! Join us for fun, networking and friendly competition in the sun! Don’t have a team of four? Register as an individual and we can pair you up with other players.

Business After Hours

Thursday, September 22 | 4 p.m. Delta by Marriott

Military Appreciation Night at the RedHawks

Tuesday, August 16 | 5 to 10 p.m.

Newman Outdoor Field

Honor our region’s military through a fun, family-friendly night of baseball and patriotism. Military Appreciation Night extends an opportunity to active military personnel, veterans and their families to enjoy a night at the ballpark, complete with a picnic, inflatables, photo opportunities, entertainment and so much more. Last year, our community, Chamber members and sponsors provided over 1,000 tickets for military family members; we invite you to join us for another exciting year full of fun and gratitude.

Visit fmwfchamber.com to get your tickets or sponsor a family.

Downtown Fargo

Welcome to the following businesses who joined The Chamber in April! We thank each of them for their support in our mission and investment in their business and community. Please consider doing business with Chamber members first.

Accord Comfort Sleep

Systems

accordsleep.com

Mattresses – Beds, Furniture – Home

With confidence and experience, Accord Comfort Sleep Systems takes from years of industry knowledge to fine tune our products specifically for each of our customers. We are a mattress and bedding retailer, new to the Fargo area.

Botanica Floristry

botanicafloristry.com

Florists

Floral design studio growing flowers and greenery for our wedding/event and corporate clients. We believe in sustainable practices in our growing and floral designs. We believe in sourcing American cut flowers to keep all our products as local as possible. We design with seasonal flowers and foliage for a unique style with each and every design that cannot be replicated.

Cellar 624

cellar624.com

Event – Conference Center

From the creators of Maxwells, Cellar 624 offers a one-of-a-kind setting for intimate special events.

Cookie Krums

cookiekrums.square.site

Bakeries

Cookie Krums offers unique and completely custom sugar cookies, pulling inspiration from all elements of your event to create the perfect cookie set, just for you! We also do holiday cookie events and preorders. Public and Private cookie decorating classes (including birthday parties/ showers) are always available.

Courtney Erickson –Mutual of Omaha

agents.mutualofomaha.com/agents/nd/west-fargo/ courtney-erickson

Employee Benefits, Investments, Insurance

Mutual of Omaha has a collaborative, goal-based process that allows me to better understand where people are at in relation to where they want to be in terms of their financial goals. By sitting down with people, I am able to discover what is most important to them, and what their short, mid, and long range goals are. Together we then come up with a plan to keep them on the correct path to their goals.

Dagger Machinery

daggermachinery.com

Agriculture Equipment, Construction Equipment, Auctioneers

Dagger Machinery is primarily engaged in the acquisition and liquidation of Ag and Construction related assets. From auction consignments to financing and logistics, we help the customer from beginning to end.

Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels

dotspretzels.com

Manufacturers

At Dot’s Pretzels, we hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. We are proud to do so. We’re never fully satisfied and always strive to make every customer smile.

Fargo Patent and Business Law, PLLC

fargopatentlaw.com

Attorneys

Fargo Patent Law has a mission to help innovative businesses and inventors develop opportunities by turning their ideas into protected assets. We provide what we consider IP+ services which includes intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and business-related matters. Businessrelated matter services we offer include entities, contracts, exempt securities, and disputes. The firm is comprised of attorneys that focus on both litigation and transactional work.

Farmers Insurance Group – Don Zerr Agency

agents.farmers.com/dzerr Insurance

At the Don Zerr Agency, customer service is at the core of everything we do. Whenever we sit down with our customers, we want to make sure that they understand the coverage they have and why they have it. Contact us today regarding your coverage options for auto insurance, home insurance, renters insurance, and business insurance.

Oertli State Farm

brettoertli.com

Insurance, Financial

Knowledgeable and caring Insurance Office that wants to ensure you are protected for when the unpredictable happens. We Care About You!

SB&B Foods, LLC

sb-b.com

Agriculture Products

SB&B Foods is a global food-grade soybean leader, grounded by the values and insight of a 5th generation U.S. family farm. Recognizing a gap in the global supply chain, we challenged the way food-grade soybeans were raised, creating new market opportunities for our neighbors and building a reputation of providing quality sourced products around the world. We are fully invested in the promise of a safe and secure supply chain, focusing on food safety through cutting-edge identity preservation (IP) and traceability.

Tidy Archival

tidyarchival.com

Business & Professional Services

Our goal at Tidy Archival is to go behind the scenes and organize belongings and keepsakes from the ground up. Whether this be for a home, work space, or life; making it easier to find, organize, and store personal items is key to having an organized lifestyle. We at Tidy Archival believe it is crucial to take the time and effort to organize each and every space to create a positive atmosphere to live in for years down the road.

Congrats to these members for celebrating the following milestone Chamber anniversaries!

20 YeARS

• Prairie Oral Surgery

• Eventide at Sheyenne Crossings

15 YeARS

• Fairview Village Condo Association

10 YeARS

• Colliers Securities LLC • Allstate Insurance CompanyFred S Hage Agency, Inc.

25 YeARS Find all #FMWFMembers at our online directory at fmwfchamber.com/list • Moorhead Area Public Schools

• Computer Techs, Inc.

• Twin City Garage Door

• Enclave Companies

5 YeARS

• Haga Kommer Ltd

Public Relations & Social Media

GOLDMARK COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, INC.

KRABBENHOFT REAL ESTATE TEAM

NETCENTER TECHNOLOGIES

n icole Mullis Sleep Medicine Specialist

Jacob Pederson Hospitalist Kalli Streit Front Office Coordinator / Payroll Specialist

Travis Gavin Communications Coordinator

e ric Christianson Chief Operating Officer

Kaitlyn Hartman Communications Assistant

Lindsey Stacklie Human Resources Generalist

Chad Coreson Desktop Administrator

Megan Klassen Senior Account Manager

Ryan Becker Charter Pilot

Peder LaBerge Flight Instructor

Hannah Gernandt Flight School Administrative Assistant

Char Riedlinger Real Estate Agent

Gregg Bauman REALTOR

Jacob Keller REALTOR

Amy norstedt Public Relations & Social Media Manager

Andrew Hanson Commercial Realtor

Madison Quamme

Lead

Austin Hansmann Rental Sales Representative

McKenzie Wessels Student Intern - Interiors

Joey Mark REALTOR

Dan nachtigall Data Network Engineer

Chris Mogard REALTOR

FLINT GROUP

FARGO JET CENTER

KW INSPIRE REALTY

Beth Brasel Property Management Administrator

Rick Wilson Assistant Principal Matthew Benjamin Audit Associate

WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WIDMER ROEL

PENSKE TRUCK LEASING RLE ROERS

CHI Friendship is a nonproﬁt organization that supports people with disabilities. We provide the full spectrum of developmental disability services which include individualized comprehensive residential and vocational supports, allowing for full community participation.

Thank you to the community for embracing our mission by supporting all people to have meaningful employment, integrated environments, and community inclusion.

You can get involved with CHI Friendship by volunteering, donating and/or applying for employment

801 Page Drive in Fargo (701)

Supporting People with Disabilities Nurturing Abilities, Achieving Dreams.

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MILITARY AFFAIRS

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PuBLIC POLICY

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Ulteig

Xcel Energy

BuSIneSS TRAInInG

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PROGRAM & EVENT SPONSORS

eGGS & ISSueS

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Dale Carnegie of ND & MN Enclave

Forum Communications Printing

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

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Bremer Bank | Choice Bank

Concordia College | Cornerstone Bank

First Western Bank & Trust

Home Builders Association of FM

Houston Engineering, Inc.

Moore Engineering, Inc.

MWC Advertising of Fargo Moorhead

ROERS | Ulteig | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

LeADeRSHIP FMWF

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Bobcat Company Gate City Bank

WOMen COnneCT

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Advanced Business Methods | Bell Bank

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | WDAY | Western State Bank S u PPORTI n G SPO n SORS

Bremer Bank | Choice Bank | Concordia College

Dale Carnegie of ND & MN | Delta by Marriott

Eventide Senior Living Communities

First Western Bank & Trust

Gate City Bank | Microsoft

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Otter Tail Corporation | Rasmussen University

Sanford Health | Vogel Law Firm

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Concordia College | Essentia Health | Marsh & McLennan Agency

Midco | Minnesota State Community and Technical College