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April 2020
NEW BUSINESSES NEW MEMBERS FOX CONSULTING SERVICE: HUMAN RESOURCES & COMMUNICATION
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Working together to keep the economy moving forward
Mary Widiger (Fergus Home & Hardware), LeeAnn Barnett & Lisaa Workman (Chamber), Alison Steinwand (Fox Consulting), Don Chamber). Mollerud (LB Homes), Crystal Piekarski (Marco), Jackie Formo (Chamber).
By Doug Loon, Minnesota Chamber and Lisa Workman, Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Every employer and employee feels the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. Those of us in the network of state and local chambers would like to thank employers and employees throughout Minnesota for navigating this crisis to mitigate the health impacts and keep our state moving forward. And if you are a business that is currently struggling or confused about the resources available to you, reach out to us. We can help. Businesses are innovating and leveraging available resources. Minnesota is blessed with a landscape of innovative companies and skilled workers. Employers and employees are continuing to find ways to work safely, keep essential operations open, meet customer demands and protect critical supply chains. Most impressive, companies are showing their ingenuity to transform operations almost overnight to supply products and services critical to bringing this pandemic under control. Chambers of commerce share the goal of ensuring a healthy business community and economy. The stakes are higher today, and our efforts are escalated as we fight this pandemic. We are working tirelessly for our members – listening to their needs and responding in their best interest. Chambers are bringing businesses together. Your local and state chambers work with businesses
of every type, size and industry, and in every corner of the state. By listening to the needs of our members, we are able to make connections between challenges and solutions – during this crisis and long afterward. Chambers are advocating for employers and employees. Minnesotans’ health and safety are paramount concerns for all of us. We share the goal of our elected officials to reduce the spread of the virus and simultaneously protect the long-term strength of the private-sector economy. It’s a delicate balance, and we have worked with legislators and Governor Walz and his administration to make decisions with this balance in mind. Chambers are speeding resources and assistance to keep communities thriving. Every company is impacted by the state and federal directives related to COVID-19. Those deemed essential are doing what they can to keep shelves stocked and meet customer demands. If they were required to close their physical doors, many are continuing remotely or pivoting their operations. This was not their choice, but they are reviewing every funding option available to continue to make payroll, or act in good faith on behalf of their employees to keep their businesses open while mitigating health impacts. The twists and turns of the pandemic are changing daily. Your chambers of commerce provide timely and trusted information to navigate this crisis. We know businesses are looking for funding and resources to mitigate this crisis. Your state and local chambers are here to help you navigate the various options and maximize the benefit for your business and employees. Our offices may be closed due to the “stay at home” order, but we are only a phone call or email away. Businesses contribute to our shared quality of life in Minnesota. Generations-owned family companies and new entrepreneurial start-ups are equally important parts of our state’s story. The remarkable response of employers and employees everywhere is evidence that Minnesotans are well-prepared to weather this pandemic storm. Working together, we will position Minnesota to return to full productivity and full employment as soon as possible. For more information, contact Lisa Workman at the Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at 218-7366951 or lworkman@fergusfalls.com
Improving the Quality of 3eople s Lives!
We welcome another new business to Fergus Falls – Fox Consulting Service: Human Resources and Communication, owned by Alison Steinwand. Fox Consulting provides Human Resources (HR) and Communications support to small businesses who do not have their own HR or communications staff. They offer customized solutions for hiring, training, professional development both on a “per project” or ongoing basis. In addition to company services, they provide career counseling for individual who would like to grow or change their careers. Alison has more than 20 years’ experience in human resources, working for major companies like Walgreens and Manpower before opening her own business in 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. Alison has earned (PHR) Professional Human Resources certification and involved in (SHRM) Society of Human Resources Management and recently moved to Fergus Falls to be closer to family. Fox Consulting provides services for companies from 5-1000 employees in the Fergus Falls and surrounding area. Call Alison today at (218) 321-0104 or check out her website: https://foxconsultingservice.com/ to see how she can help your business with HR solutions.
NORTHSTAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
MEMBER LeeAnn Barnett (Chamber), Mary Widiger (Fergus Home & Hardware), Lisa Workman & Jackie Formo (Chamber), David Svare (Northstar Behavioral Health), Crystal Piekarski (Marco), Don Mollerud (LB Homes.
We welcome Northstar Behavioral Health (NBH) to Fergus Falls. Northstar Behavioral Health provides services focusing on supporting individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder (focused on opiods and methamphetimines). Their Fergus Falls location (which is one of 7 locations in Minnesota), provides Men’s Residential Treatment services and will offer more services as staff is added. NBH caters to clients’ needs through an innovative 90-day residential facility, customized for each person. They also offer a 9-month outpatient step-down program. They also offer mental health services and practice Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Their clients come from all walks of life, some are county funded, self-pay, private insurance, or through drug courts. They don’t care how you’ve come to them, they’re just glad that you found your way to their door and are grateful for the opportunity to help them make a fresh start. Northstar provides real hope for real life recover of addiction and is located at 1174 Western Ave. in Fergus Falls. Call them at (218) 321-0031 today or visit them online at: https://www.northstarbehavioralhealthmn.com/
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