Community Builders
Community Builders are a level of Premier Partner businesses committed to improving the area by investing in our programs and events.
MISSION
The Chamber promotes economic growth and prosperity for business and its members through leadership in advocacy, education and engagement
VISION
The Chamber is the leader in ensuring the growth and prosperity of our regional business and members
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish the region as a full-service metropolitan marketplace.
• Be a bold voice for business through strong thought leadership and a rich policy agenda.
• Build a place of belonging to best serve members’ interests.
Board of Directors
(USPS
Chamber Staff
A note from the President
Dear members,
As I write this message today, my heart is heavy. It was recently the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, and my heart hurts for his family, the families of so many others and for our country. It also serves as a reminder that, for many years, we have talked about being a more welcoming and inclusive community and chamber. One of my goals is to make that a priority and see it come to fruition, but I certainly can’t do that alone.
Our Chamber has begun the process of really diving into diversity, equity and inclusion but we have a long, long way to go. Our Professionals of Color committee has done some great work, and this group of very passionate leaders will help us to achieve great things in the future. Thank you to those of you that are serving on that committee; I want to welcome anyone else that is interested in moving forward with diversity, equity and inclusions initiatives to please join us.
Another aspect of being a welcoming and inclusive organization is to start with our internal processes. I am actively seeking partners that want to help me with internal training for our team. I know that I have a lot to learn, and one of the first steps is being courageous enough to admit that. I truly want to seek to understand and then be willing to make changes. So, if you have ideas for us internally or programming externally, please reach out and share them with me.
We live in an amazing community, and together, we can make it even better. I look forward to our future as we strive to be a truly welcoming and inclusive community.
Sincerely,
Shannon Full President & CEO
Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce
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Meet a board member
Sandi Piatz
Fargo Site Leader and Director of Community Program Management for Real Estate & Security for the Americas, Microsoft Year joined the board: 2017 Other Chamber Involvement: Diversion Authority, Fueling Our Future
Please briefly share your professional experience and role now. Community focus and impacting others is at the core of what my team and I do at Microsoft. As the Site Leader, my team and I lead the employee and community engagement programs for Microsoft’s Fargo Site, including site operations, employee morale and training, STEM programs and community development.
What do you like best about serving on The Chamber board?
What I like best about serving on the Chamber board is the opportunity to serve alongside the hardworking business thought leaders that serve on the board. Everyone brings a different perspective and great insights to the board discussions. I value the opportunity to learn from them and work on innovative opportunities to serve the business needs of our community.
What do you do for fun when you’re not working?
When I am not working, I am usually spending time with family and friends. My husband and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary this summer and we have 2 young adult children (24 & 19) who we enjoy spending time with. In addition, I like to read and to stay active either golfing, running, yoga, hiking or trying something new. I just recently started CrossFit.
What’s your best piece of advice for future leaders?
My best piece of advice for future leaders is to be curious. Consistently have an open mind and an open heart about all people and all things.
“We really encourage the empowerment of our markets, and the team in those markets, fully understanding that we need to meet the needs and expectations of our customers and community no matter where that - Gary Petersen, Chairman
Meet a committee chair
Trevor Mathew
Financial Professional, Thrivent Chamber committee: Professionals of Color
Other Chamber involvement: YPN (previously)
What would you like others to know about the work of your committee?
Our community is growing in a lot of remarkable ways. One of those ways is through diversity. It is the mission of Professionals of Color to help businesses and individuals thrive with the community. We provide opportunities for individuals of color to connect and find a place of belonging while also developing personal and professional growth. We currently have two monthly events. Discuss, Connect & Reflect is a monthly discussion focusing on a specific topic, like podcast episodes, books or articles. We also have a monthly networking event, Networking Before 9. An exciting opportunity to come in the next school year will be a mentorship program for students of color to connect and learn from professionals in the area.
What is the best professional advice you have ever received?
Know your own mission. Create a mass transformative mission of your own. If you know your purpose, you will apply that purpose to your career and everything you do. My mission is to share joy, inspiration and knowledge with everyone.
What do you do for fun when you’re not working?
I have twin one-and-a-half-year-old girls, and I love spending time with them, playing, and going on walks. They are my world.
OTTER TAIL CORPORATION DELIVERS VALUE
Our streamlined operation as a two-platform company delivers shareholder value through our high-performing, low-cost electric utility and disciplined manufacturing companies.
Meet the Communications team
Darin Feir
Design and Technology Specialist
Years with The Chamber: 4
Please briefly describe what you do in your position.
My main responsibilities are graphic design for our publications, programs and events materials, social media and communications. I also help out with content, photos/videos and production. I dabble in a lot and can usually help with a technical problem or google the answer pretty dang quick.
What do you love about your role?
It’s a lot of responsibility to maintain “the look” of anything, especially for an organization that is so impactful to so many people in our community. I feel very appreciated both by the work I do and personally and that’s pretty great!
How else are you involved around the community? I was part of the FMWF Leadership class of 2019–20.
What are a few fun facts you can share about yourself?
I lived overseas for the majority of my adult life and continue to pretend I can still speak Japanese and Korean. I grew up a very picky eater but now love to cook.
Why would you recommend businesses or professionals get involved in The Chamber?
If you grew up here and thought you knew a lot about the community, you might be like me and still have a lot to learn! Join a program or attend an event (we’re back!) or just reach out and connect.
Tyler Fischbach Vice President of Communications
Years with The Chamber: 5
What do you love about your role?
I love that if I leave my desk to run to the printer or get coffee, it will usually be close to 14 minutes before I return; there are always spurof-the-moment ideas to explore with coworkers, questions to ask, updates to hear about, problems to solve, designs to look at, office visitors to meet and laughs to share. Getting to work so closely with our staff, volunteers, community leaders and Chamber members is engaging every single day.
How else are you involved around the community?
I am proud to serve on the board of directors for CCRI, Inc.
Why would you recommend businesses or professionals get involved in The Chamber?
When it comes down to it, “The Chamber” is just an easier way to say “our business community, dedicated volunteers, thought leaders, diverse professionals, public policy advocates and much more, all working together to make our FMWF area the best place to live, work, learn, play and do business.” Involvement is unique to each business and professional, but it shapes who we are as an organization and community. You are The Chamber.
Announcing the 2021 ChamberChoice Winners!
It was quite an ‘80s party at the 2021 ChamberChoice Awards luncheon, where we honored businesses and non-profits in our community. Patrick Kirby returned as emcee, and Tom Dawson and Roger Reierson represented the event’s presenting sponsors.
Congrats to all of this year’s winners, who are listed below, and thank you to everyone that helped make this event possible.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Fremstad Law Firm
Kovash Marine
Regency Title, Inc.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Bushel
Enclave
TrueNorth Steel
The
Finalists
*Winners noted in bold
NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
CAPLP - Lakes & Prairies
Community Action Partnership
Legacy Children’s Foundation
YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
BEST PLACE TO WORK
AdShark Marketing
Border States Electric
Preference Employment Solutions
DIVERSITY AWARD
Cardinal IG
Dawson Insurance, Marsh & McLennan Agency
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Beth’s Place
Brew Bird
Converdia Health Staffing
RESILIENT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
EHP Performance
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Sanford Health
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Oak Grove Lutheran School
10th Annual Celebration Chamber Military Appreciation Night at the RedHawks
Tuesday,July13|Pre-gameactivities6:30p.m.Firstpitch7p.m.|NewmanOutdoorField
Enjoy an evening at the ballpark full of special festivities, surprises and tributes to our military with an exuberant display of patriotism from beginning to end.
Purchase your ticket and sit with us in The Chamber’s reserved section. Tickets are $12 and include $3 in Hawks Bucks.
Join us in honoring our service men and women and their families at this year’s Military Appreciation Night by sponsoring a family. Your contribution will allow military families a night out to enjoy a new t-shirt, pre-game picnic with games, family photos, tickets to attend the game and much more!
Register to attend the game or sponsor a family at fmwfchamber.com HOMETOWN
“First, THANK YOU for the absolutely WONDERFUL Military Appreciation Night! My family and I had an absolute blast, and we are so very very very thankful for the generosity and hospitality the FMWF Chamber showed. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you and your team for the work and care for making that night so amazing for our military families”
Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Schwind
THE URGENCY OF CYBERSECURITY
Thursday, August 19 | 8 a.m. to noon Holiday Inn Fargo and livestream
Present-day cyber threats are real, and the days of protecting your organization with a simple antivirus and a firewall are history. Join us for this crucial and timely session to hear leading cyber experts share their knowledge on key topics and to better understand the critical issues and solutions of today’s world.
HOW TO PROTECT AND PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS AGAINST BIG THREATS
The average cost of a single data breach was $3.86 million in 2020 according to IBM. Get real-world advice to avoid getting hacked. Small businesses are not immune, and cybercriminals know that smaller businesses rarely have the resources to defend themselves against ransomware and cyber extortion.
Hear how the FBI and local law enforcement are tackling cybercrime, the trends they are seeing and their top concerns.
IT HAPPENED TO ME
Hear from local organizations who have experienced cyber intrusions and what they could have done to stop them.
PRESENTED BY
Gain a Competitive Edge with Five Continuous Learning Practices
Wednesday, June 9 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Radisson Hotel Fargo and livestream
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
These cyber systems and assets are so vital to the United States that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on our physical or economic health and safety. Learn about what could bring cities or countries to a halt, and what our government is doing to prevent these attacks.
RANSOMWARE
This malicious software is designed to disable access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid to the attackers. Ransomware is likely to be the greatest risk to an organization, including schools and hospitals, and has become a national security priority.
BUSINESS TRAINING
Organizations of all types and sizes are in a state of flux. Knowledge and technology have been steadily increasing at a dizzying pace, and now even nontech organizations are feeling the frenzy. What is the antidote? Growth mindset. For organizations to prevail, we must cultivate an environment that values Continuous Learning. Join us for this energetic, interactive dialogue and leave with empowering new strategies to use today!
Creating a Successful Project Environment
Wednesday, July 14 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Holiday Inn Fargo and livestream
Have you ever been assigned to lead a project, but don’t have experience in project management? In the ever-changing world we live in, projects will become an integral function within companies. People will need to have the capabilities and skills to turn vision into reality, and deliver financial and societal value. This training will focus on four key principles related to project management: begin with the end in mind, stakeholder engagement, project team dynamics and good processes.
Jason Orloske Concord
Laura Lobo Voice Pizazz LLC
Midwest Energy Summit
EGGS & ISSUES
Tuesday, June 8 | 8 to 11:30 a.m. | Hilton Garden Inn and livestream
Join us in June for a special Eggs & Issues as we host a Midwest Energy Summit! Speakers from across the energy industry and with varying beliefs on long-term energy approaches will be present to have a robust discussion about energy in the Midwest. The morning will be energized by dynamic speakers and several panel discussions made up of diverse perspectives on various trending topics in the world of energy.
EGGS & ISSUES PRESENTING SPONSOR
MIDWEST ENERGY SUMMIT PRESENTING SPONSORS
MIDWEST ENERGY SUMMIT CO-HOSTS
MIDWEST ENERGY SUMMIT
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Enbridge | Lignite Energy Council
MEDIA SPONSOR
SPEAKERS
• Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President, Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (virtual)
• Tony Clark , Senior Advisor at Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (in person)
PANELS
Future of Energy, Power Supply & Grid Reliability
• Lt. Governor Brent Sanford (Moderator - in person)
• Julie Fedorchak , ND PSC Commissioner (in person)
• Chris Clark , President, MN ND & SD Xcel Energy (in person)
• Mac McLennan, President/CEO, Minnkota Power Cooperative (in person)
• Brian Tulloh, Executive Director External Affairs, MISO North (in person)
Energy Legislative Policy
• Stacey Dahl, Minnkota Power Cooperative (Moderator - in person)
• Sen. Jessica Bell, ND Senator, District 33 (in person)
• Rep. Pat Garofalo, MN Representative, District 58B (virtual)
• Congressman Kelly Armstrong, ND (in person)
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Energy Goals
• James Leiman, ND Commerce Commissioner (Moderator - in person)
• John Di Donato, VP, Development and Origination, NextEra Energy Resources (in person)
• Al Rudeck , President, ALLETE Clean Energy (in person)
• Barry Simonson, Director, Line 3 Replacement Project, Enbridge (in person)
Federal Energy Policy: Bipartisan Carbon Capture Legislation
• Senator Tina Smith, D-MN (virtual)
• Senator Kevin Cramer R-ND (virtual)
The Housing Dilemma: Solving an Obstacle to Community Growth
Tuesday, July 13 | 7:30 to 9 a.m. | Courtyard by Marriott and livestream
Extreme disproportion of housing supply and demand coupled with inflated housing prices cause great concern, especially for a community like ours experiencing tremendous growth and a significant workforce shortage. Join us on July 13 to hear how the housing crisis concerns you as a business leader. Hear directly from an economist on how we got into this current situation and how we compare with other regions, as well as the landscape of housing in our metro and plans for future growth.
Dr. Scott Beaulier NDSU
WOMEN CONNECT
Women Connect Celebration
with Holly Hoffman, Author and TV personality
Tuesday, June 29 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Delta by Marriott and livestream
”THE SURVIVOR WAY: EXPLORE YOUR TRUE SURVIVOR SKILLS”
Join us in celebrating the seventh anniversary of Women Connect at this special event with Holly Hoffman!
As we survive life’s challenges, we come face-to-face with fear and uncertainty. Challenges may allow us to step out of our comfort zone and push ourselves above and beyond our own self-limitations. It is how we choose to overcome challenges that make us who we are in life. It is our strength in times of difficulty that prove our character and self-worth. Holly will share her experience of being on a reality show, and encourage you to think about how you decide to survive on a daily basis. Adversity is not so much contending with problems as it is learning more about who you really are and what is inside of you.
WOMEN CONNECT ANNUAL CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY
Fearless:
An
inspiring
experience featuring Kat Perkins
Tuesday, July 27 | 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. | The Lights at Sheyenne
Join us for a special session of Women Connect featuring an exciting and inspirational national speaker with local ties!
Making fearless choices, taking leadership and following the lead, becoming the most successful person you can be, and how attitude can help you rise above. Kat Perkins will share an engaging, powerful message about being brave, staying positive and taking chances in life.
Kat will perform an hour-long concert following her keynote presentation.
Follow Kat online: @katperkinsmusic
Follow Holly on Twitter @HollyHoffmanS21 or visit her website, hollyhoffman.org
Thank you to the
Connect. Engage. Maximize.
• In person: Tuesday, June 15 4 to 5 p.m. | The Chamber office
• Virtually: Thursday, June 17 9 to 10 a.m. | Zoom
CHAMBER 101
If you’re not familiar with The Chamber, are a new member, new contact, new hire, or just want to reengage with us, this session is for you! Chamber 101 is a laid-back discussion designed to share some of the great benefits of Chamber membership and what opportunities exist that you need to know.
PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR
Discuss, Connect & Reflect: Tuesday, June 15 | 12 to 1 p.m. | Virtual
Join us on Tuesday, June 15 for another meaningful Discuss, Connect & Reflect as we highlight another episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast. This episode is focused on how to create social change through inspired people, powerful stories and compelling design.
Networking Before 9: Friday, June 25 | 8 to 9 a.m. | Virtual
Log on for another impactful Networking Before 9 and grow your personal and professional network. Through breakout rooms and smaller conversations, you’ll be able to connect with multiple individuals and get to know everyone on the call. We look forward to you joining us; bring a friend!
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
YPN Leadership Committee — Apps Opens June 1 —
Are you interested leading YPN for the next year? Apply to be on the YPN Leadership committee! Applications for the following committee positions will be open from June 1 to June 30:
VICE CHAIR:
Serving a three-year term, this individual assists the chair in steering the YPN program, then leading the program as chair the following year. This individual may be called to speak on behalf of YPN to The Chamber’s Board of Directors.
MEMBER AT LARGE (2 positions): These engaged individuals will introduce new perspectives and ideas to the program. These committee members also steer YPN’s service activities.
Apps can be found at fwmfchamber.com/YPN.
YPN Book Club: Rachel Hollis Podcast
Friday, June 14 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Virtual Via Zoom
YPN is hosting two book club discussions this month! For the first meet up, we will be centering our discussion around the Rachel Hollis podcast. Take some time on your morning drive to listen to the podcast and come ready for discussion. The podcast can be streamed on iTunes and Spotify.
Good to Great by Jim C. Collins
Wednesday, June 23 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | West Acres
Book club will be back in person for our second Book Club meeting of June. Good to Great explores how companies go from being good companies to great companies. Join us at the food court in the West Acres Mall for this lively discussion.
Thank you to the sponsors that make
and programs possible. Find them on page 37.
Leadership class graduates!
Congrats, class of 2020–21
On May 20, The Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo class of 2020–21 celebrated a successful year and completion of the program at the graduation luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn. Past graduates and sponsors of the program, including Dan Cash, Midwest Radio, Sean Elsner, First International Bank & Trust, and Phil Hayes, WEX, shared their experience and offered advice on how to keep up their newfound leadership skills and connections. Brianne Hoffman, Wanzek, delivered the keynote address.
Two class members, Donn Groth, Midwest Radio, and Ricky Pallay, F5 Project, shared remarks on what they are taking away from the program and offered kind words and well-wishes for the class.
We’re honored to add these 40 graduates to the incredible roster of leaders who have come before them, and we are excited to see what their futures hold!
Kenny Bartholomew, Saving Smiles Dentistry
Gabe Bladow, Houston Engineering
Brady Blomberg, OnPoint Insurance
Kailey Boraas, First Western Bank & Trust
Audrey Charchenko, Rasmussen College
Kayla Christensen, Brady, Martz & Associates
Kelly Collins, Kilbourne Group
Kellie Daley, Rejuv Medical Clinic
Chris Deery, Cass County Government
Kathryn DelZoppo, Ohnstad Twichell
Mike Detloff, Moorhead Police Department
Trevor Deyo, BC Contracting
Kelly Edwards, First International Bank and Trust
Jon Eisert, Bell Bank
Sam Grantham, OK Tire Store
Donn Groth, Midwest Radio
Matthew Hallaway, Oak Grove Lutheran School
John Holten, Zerr Berg Architects
Jessica Kappes, Gjesdahl Law
Amanda Keller, Scheels
Alex Kizima, Ronald McDonald House
Troy Knutson, Cass County Electric Cooperative
Alex Lacey, Gate City Bank
Katie Larson, TrueNorth Steel
Katie Mastel, The Chamber
Kristin Nelson, Jeremiah Program
Ricky Pallay, F5 Project
Ashley Parsons, WEX
Morgan Sabbe, Lux Communities
Andrew Smith, Vogel Law Firm
Jenae Ste. Marie, Dawson Insurance
Chelsey Steinlicht, Bright Futures Learning Center
Scott Steinmetz, Microsoft
Kari Stenger, Light Consulting & Coaching
Megan Strese, WEX
Kaylyn Stroh, Wanzek
Dustin Ulmer, PRO Resources
Darin Underhill, Butler Machinery
Kyle Voltin, Starion Bank
Matt Welle, Moore Engineering
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.
Amazon
amazon.com
Warehouse Distributors
Amazon is growing rapidly as an online retailer and is a prominent cloud services provider all over the world. Fulfilment of the company’s goal is based on the workforce, hence Amazon is hiring more workers to fulfill its goal of providing utmost satisfaction to customers.
The Birthing of a Diamond Women In
Action
birthingofadiamond.org
Family, Community & Non-Profit Community service grassroots Org
It is our mission to unmask and disarm the strongholds over the lives in our communities and to empower the lives of families, women and single women with children.
Chezy
chezy.com
Marketing Services
Chezy is a subscription-style video production company designed for organizations of all sizes to share their stories using professional videos under $250 each!
Ed’s Towing Service Co.
edstowing.com
Towing Services
At Ed’s Towing Service Co., we’ll help you with all your towing needs, including light, medium, and heavy-duty towing and flatbed services.
Enavate
enavate.com
Computer/Mobile App Software & Services
Enavate is a consulting company that transforms businesses and the lives they touch. To us, it’s personal. Our expertise has earned us Microsoft Gold Partner and NetSuite Solution Provider statuses.
Kenzie & Co.
kenzieandcofargo.com
Retail - Stores/Ecommerce
Kenzie & Co. is the areas premier kids boutique specializing in clothing, shoes and accessories for boys and girls sizes 6-16. You’ll find the trendiest styles and the best quality that you and your kids will love.
Legacy Plumbing
legacyplumbingfm.com
Contractors - Plumbing
Legacy is a mission-driven service and remodel plumbing company. We partner with our customers to create excellence in the ordinary by never sacrificing our integrity or quality of work. We are a team first organization; we inspire our Legacy family to do their best work and to live their best life. Perfecting the customer experience is the Legacy way.
Penske Truck Leasing
gopenske.com
Transportation Services - Trucking
Penske Truck Leasing is a leading transportation services provider that operates and maintains a fleet of approximately 330,000 vehicles. We offer full-service truck leasing, contract fleet maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, and used truck sales. We serve our customers through an expansive network of approximately 790 service locations in North America.
MVM Contracting Inc.
mvmcontracting.com
Contractors - General Established in 2008, MVM Contracting, Inc. is a construction company that offers the highest level of construction services at fair and competitive prices. MVM Contracting offers a broad range of cutting edge construction services including fiber optic splicing, underground construction, directional boring, networking and design.
Northern Lights
northernlightswf.com
Apartments
Northern Lights in West Fargo is a mixed-use apartment community offering 196 upscale apartments and 11,253 square feet of commercial space. Residents enjoy access to a large outdoor courtyard, terrace overlooking Sheyenne Street, fitness center, clubroom, co-working spaces, and wi-fi lounges.
Premier Wealth Management Group
premierwmg.com
Financial Consultants/Advisors
Our mission is to help our clients plan and implement strategies to accomplish their personal and financial goals in any, and all phases of their lives by developing a relationship with each client based on trust, professionalism and competence. We are a wealth management firm based in North Dakota serving affluent families, business owners, executives and institutions.
Protection Pros Disinfecting Services, Inc
protectionprosmn.com
Cleaning Supplies/Services
Protection Pros Disinfecting Services offers the only EPAapproved solution to kill and prevent COVID-19 and other viruses and bacteria on surfaces for up to 90 days. Using an environmentally and food-safe, biostatic agent that treats both porous and non-porous surfaces helps save people time, money, and exposure to toxic disinfectants.
ShareHouse Foundation
sharehouse.org/foundation
Addiction Treatment Facilities
ShareHouse Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting individuals in their journey of sobriety through the treatment programs of ShareHouse, Inc. Their main goal is to provide support and resources to ShareHouse and its clients in order for them to achieve the full potential, enhance their quality of life and promote meaningful participation in family and community.
Soul Solutions
soulsolutions.org
Addiction Treatment Facilities
Substance Use Disorder Treatment services in a compassionate environment founded in the belief that each person has the capacity to heal and embrace a new way of life. Recovery Center hosts a variety of activities and classes. Coffee shop has light snacks and top shelf coffee!
Suite Shots
www.suiteshots.com
Golf
Suite Shots is a golf entertainment facility with 60 suites on three levels, full bar, and restaurant, 250 person banquet room, 120 person banquet room, 20 person board room, learning academy, 5 indoor multi-sport simulators and 150 person outdoor terrace bar. Suite Shots will focus on family fun, business meetings and parties, events and fundraisers. Total facility capacity is 1,300 people.
Tom Weber State Farm
tomweberinsurance.com
Insurance
Locally owned State Farm agency serving all of North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tootsie’s Children’s Boutique
tootsiesfargo.com
Retail - Stores/Ecommerce
Tootsie’s Children Boutique is the area’s premier baby and children’s boutique specializing in children’s apparel, shoes and accessories size preemie-7. You’ll also find tons of infant needs like blankets, nursery items and gifty items.
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
Charlie Lindberg
Jara Enger
The city of Casselton, ND
MAYOR: LEE ANDERSON CURRENT POPULATION: 2,600
The city that has been home to five North Dakota governors got its start as a windbreak.
It was 1873, and the Northern Pacific Railway sent Mike Smith to plant cottonwood and willow trees in the area to serve as windbreaks along the railroad’s right-of-way. The idea was to harvest the trees and use them for railroad ties when the trees grew to maturity.
In 1874, the railroad established a station there and called it Casstown after George Cass, the railroad president. On August 8, 1876, the spot was named Casselton and a post office was established. When the town was incorporated as a village in 1880, the official census was 376. During the 1870s, George Cass and Peter Cheney had traded their railroad stock for 10,000 acres near Casselton and decided to develop the land as one large farm rather than dividing the land into small tracts. The venture was highly successful and proved that the prairie was suitable for agriculture. Meanwhile, the community continued to grow, and by 1885 the population had reached 1,365.
What kind of growth have you seen recently in your community?
Casselton has continued to grow steadily over the last 25 years. With the hiring of a full-time economic development professional in 2020, the community is committed to ensuring businesses are fully supported and poised for growth. With this new hire came additional support for businesses struggling throughout COVID-19, as a local source for direct assistance to businesses.
What do you think makes your community unique?
What could we expect if we visited?
Casselton residents work very diligently together to partner with local government on various projects. One such highlight would be the $26 million expansion and renovation project for Central Cass School which was completed in the fall of 2018. The expansion features included a 32,000-square-foot early education building that connects to the existing elementary school, replacement of the existing practice gymnasium with a new 53,000-square-foot multi-purpose gymnasium, theater and wellness center, including support spaces, locker rooms, new administration offices, as well as new band and choir facilities, and remodeling to support a new STEM and Science Classroom. Athletic facility improvement made included a new synthetic turf football field as well as new track and field facilities. This is known as the largest public-private partnership within a public school system in the state of North Dakota and was completed under the direction of Superintendent Morgan Forness.
What issues are city leadership paying close attention to right now?
Casselton’s City Council is paying close attention to the land use and growth potential of our community—including both commercial and residential. We have many beautiful housing lots for sale from private developers, and very visible room in our industrial park. The council is working hard to thoughtfully plan for our future.
Raymond James Ranks
Alerus
Among Top 10% of Community Banks
Alerus announced it has received the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup award for 2020. Now in its ninth year, this prestigious award recognizes the top 10% of 241 publicly traded community banks in the U.S. with assets between $500 million and $10 billion. Recipients demonstrated superior financial performance in one or more of six financial performance and stability areas, as identified and measured by Raymond James. Those areas include: non-performing assets to loans and real estate owned, five-year average core deposit percentage, net interest margin, efficiency ratio, return on average assets, and return on average tangible common equity.
Edward Jones Ranks Highest in Investor Satisfaction,
According to J.D. Power Financial services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Study(sm), the firm announced. The study measures overall investor satisfaction with 24 full-service investment firms based on seven factors including product offerings; problem resolution; convenience; digital experience; financial advisors; value; and trust. The firm scored 770 in overall satisfaction, 38 points over the industry average. A deeper dive indicates that Edward Jones also scored highest in trust; convenience; and problem resolution.
Fargo Jet Center Earns FAA
Diamond Award and Ranked as a Top Aviation Service Company
Fargo Jet Center (FJC) announced they have earned the 2020 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence.
This is FJC’s 8th year earning the prestigious award, showcasing their continued commitment to providing exceptional aviation maintenance services. This award recognizes that FJC’s maintenance department incorporates a thorough level of initial and recurrent training aimed at enhancing the safety and quality of their technicians.
Fargo Jet Center also ranked in the top 10 percent of all aviation service companies in North America by pilots in the 2021 Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey. This is FJC’s 10th year being ranked in the survey, acknowledging their dedication to serving their clients. The survey asked readers to evaluate fixed base operators (FBOs) they had visited in the past year in five categories: flight line services, passenger amenities, pilot amenities, facilities, and customer service representatives.
Grafton Flood Risk
Reduction Project Cited in National Engineering Competition
KLJ Engineering has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 54th annual Engineering Excellence Awards for the City of Grafton’s Flood Risk Reduction Project. KLJ’s comprehensive strategy removes the city of Grafton from the 100-year floodplain, provides permanent flood protection, and eliminates the need for citizens and businesses to carry flood insurance. The project included a 3.2-mile Park River diversion channel capable of channeling up to 14,000 cubic feet of water per second away from the community during major flood events. More than 12 miles of tie-back levees further protect the city, which will save $1 million per year in flood management costs.
Park CO., REALTORS
PARK CO., REALTORS® was named to the 2020 RealTrends Top Independents list for being one of the top largest privately owned residential real estate companies in the United States, as well as being named to the Nation’s Best list for transactions in 2020.
Town & Country Credit Union
Town & Country Credit Union came in at 41 out of 100 in the annual ranking of the top credit unions in the nation. Using December 31, 2020 data, S&P Global Market Intelligence compared 1,727 qualifying credit unions before narrowing it down to the top 100.
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NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
AdShark
Justin Monroe, Digital Marketing Strategist
Apex Engineering Group
Karissa Miller, Marketing Specialist
Appareo
Jared Medhus, Manager, Inside Sales & Support
Bell Bank
Jodi Johnson, Senior Vice President/Finance
Carrie Nett , Senior Vice President/ Facilities Manager
Bodyworks Physical Therapy & Bliss Massage Therapy
Sara Bergeron, Medical Receptionist/ Physical Therapy Technician
CCRI, Inc.
Jennifer Brandt , Business Manager
Alita Hanson, SLS Assistant Director
Dave Pompe, IT Director
Zachary Sandbakken, Options Assistant Director
Dakota Carrier Network (DCN)
Steve Frank , Sales Engineer
Dawson Insurance, a Marsh and McLennan Agency LLC company
Grant Ellis, Private Client Advocate
Downtown Community Partnership
Hannah Boor, Community Relations Coordinator
Eide Bailly
Elise Kainz, Partner
Dustin Long, Partner
Alexis Odden, Partner
Brett Johnson, Partner
Emerging Prairie
Brian Carroll, Chief Operations Officer
Essentia Health
Danielle Chelmo, APRN, CNP
Alexandra Kohlhase, Clinical Psychologist
Constance Soper, Physician Assistant
EPIC Management
Kelsey Boe, Marketing Coordinator
Jim Newburgh, Maintenance Technician
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Flint Group
Riley Abeyesekera, Junior Project Manager
Ava Lipari, Social Media Coordinator
Fargo Jet Center
Murad Mammadov, Line Technician
Nikkolas Bott-Henderson, Aviation Maintenance Technician
Zach Becher, Customer Service Representative
Houston Engineering
Daniel Hendrickx , Engineer I
Hunter Keller, HR Generalist
AWARDS
Spherion Staffing
Kathleen Toft , Senior Professional Recruiter, Direct Hire Recruiter of the Year award
West Fargo Public Schools
Jennifer Fremstad, Principal, North Dakota Principal of the Year award
Keller Williams Inspire Realty
Brandon Clouse, Realtor
Xavier Welty, Realtor
KLJ Engineering
Travis Wilson, Recruitment Manager
The Krabbenhoft Real Estate Team
Carla Capp, Realtor
Marco
Steve John, Chief Service Officer
NDSU
Seinquis Leinen, Director of Admission
NetCenter Technologies
Chris Sirek , Purchasing Manager
ROERS
Travis Freih, IT Manager
Kelsey Krill, Property Ambassador
Paris Malatarre, Property Ambassador
West Fargo Public Schools
Vincent Williams, Secondary
Assistant Superintendent
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PROMOTED
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What does Centre for Hair & Wellness do and why do you do it?
Established in 1983, Centre for Hair & Wellness is a full-service salon that focuses on making you feel comfortable and confident.
My perspective on hair and beauty expanded greatly in 1990 when a woman came to me for help after losing her hair due to chemotherapy. Hair loss is devastating. I was able to find her a natural-looking wig that made her feel so much better about herself.
Ever since, I’ve been helping both women and men look better and feel great. Whether their hair loss is due to chemotherapy, radiation, alopecia areata, trichotillomania or just plain thinning hair, the Centre for Hair offers a range of solutions to overcome the pain and embarrassment.
What sets the Centre for Hair & Wellness apart?
We work closely with each of our clients to find the right hairpiece that looks and feels natural, as well as fits their lifestyle and budget. There are many options for clients, including human and manmade hair, length and style, the quality of the hair and the base itself. Many of our wigs are custom-ordered to the client’s unique measurements, then cut, colored and styled to make them look exactly as they want.
What are your upcoming plans?
Over the years, I have worked with several initiatives to help cancer patients, and others facing personal challenges, regain the natural look that their illness has taken away from them. For example, we are offering a free monthly class to help women cope with the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows, which often accompanies overall hair loss. We’ll teach them to apply makeup for a totally natural look. Give us a call to find out the time and location.
What do you like best about belonging to The Chamber and doing business in Moorhead-Fargo-West Fargo?
I love the network of professionals I meet through The Chamber, along with the classes and events they connect me with. This is the perfect-sized city in which to do business. The people are great! They care about each other and take care of one another.
Consultations are free and our facilities are discreet and private, which encourages clients to ask all of their questions.
FOUNDED: 1983 LOCATION: 420 Center Mall (north entrance)
What is one thing you want other chamber and community members to know about you?
I care. Every woman and man who comes here is unique. I take the time to listen and to understand what will make them regain their confidence and feel whole again.
Violet Deilke, Owner
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Thank you to all of our sponsors that make The Chamber regular events and programs possible.
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EGGS & ISSUES
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WOMEN CONNECT
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College WEX Health, Inc.
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Bremer Bank | Choice Bank
First Western Bank & Trust
Houston Engineering | KLJ Engineering
Midwest Radio of Fargo Moorhead
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moore Engineering | ROERS
Super Studio | Ulteig
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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Bell Bank | Choice Bank
Eventide Senior Living Communities
First Western Bank & Trust | Gate City Bank
Microsoft | M State | Office Sign Company
Otter Tail Corporation | Rasmussen College
Sanford Health | Vogel Law Firm | WDAY
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Western State Bank WEX Health, Inc.
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Gate City Bank
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Dawson Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency
Essentia Health | Midco
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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