Great Places To Work FMWF 2023

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MIKE BRADY KIM

LEVI TY

GENEVA

GRANT JOSIAH SAM

PAUL

DEVAN

TORI

KACEY

HAILEY

MIRANDA

JESSICA

NICK

KELLEN BEN

TOMMY KELLAN

JONATHAN RYNE

GREAT PLACES TO WORK

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Geneva Nodland, Grant Ayers, Sam Kise

Kim Cowles

Levi Dinh, Ty Betts

Josiah Kopp

Nick Schommer

Kellen Feeney

Tommy Uhlir

Jonathan Chicka

Ben Buchanan

Kellan Benson

Ryne Bigelow

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Miranda Knudson

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SPOTLIGHT MEDIA'S OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Fargo Monthly is an award-winning publication dedicated to highlighting Fargo-Moorhead and what makes it a truly enjoyable place to live.

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Bison Illustrated is your number one source for all of the behind-the-scenes action inside the North Dakota State University Athletic Department.

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Fargo INC! is our very successful business magazine which covers all things business in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

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Future Farmer is our farming publication which brings great tech-focused content to readers across North Dakota and Minnesota.

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You may already be familiar with our Faces of Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo publication which we publish once per year in order to highlight the faces behind all of the great businesses in the community.

Are you overwhelmed trying to plan for your big day? You're not alone. We've done our best to provide all types of local resources, expert guidance, de-stressing tips and everything in between. Your wedding day is one of the mos important days of your life. Hopefully, this issue will help you prepare for that day so it's all about you.

Workforce is at the forefront of our conversations across our communities, states and entire nation...whether its shortages, low unemployment, the great resignation and more. In 2022, The FMWF Chamber Foundation was launched to provide a dedicated systems-based approach to our regional workforce needs. We believe true collaboration, innovative partnerships, and leveraging each other's strengths are the ingredients for building a sustainable approach to workforce solutions and economic prosperity.

At The Chamber Foundation, we understand our workforce crisis requires a holistic approach to talent attraction, acclimation, development, and retention. We also know it cannot be solved by one organization alone. Our Ignite Initiative embraces collaborating and uniting the strengths of the community to give rise to regional prosperity in acclimation,

development, and retention. We know our community can only be successful if every person is provided the opportunity to succeed. In the upcoming months and years, we are calling upon education, businesses, non-profits, governments and individuals to come together, eliminate silos, and innovate together - for our future.

The Foundation may be new, but The Chamber's distinguished talent development programs have been around for some time. Programs like Young Professionals Network, Professionals of Color and Leadership FMWF paved a path to expand and develop a dedicated workforce and talent focus within The Foundation.

In 2023, we begin launching innovative workforce solutions rooted in evidencebased models, research and best practices. We will enter the implementation phase of The Good Jobs Challenge, a once-ina-generation opportunity The Chamber Foundation was awarded in August 2022; launch Concierge programming, expand current programming and much more.

We are building a network of people who believe the impossible is possible. We invite you to join us as we march toward a future that rises to our workforce challenges and writes the story of our region's success. We are just getting started - come join us.

A community with active and engaged young professionals is a community that attracts and retains them. This network is home to the leaders and influencers of tomorrow.

Home is a feeling. It’s a combination of familiarity, acceptance, and being welcomed. Welcoming newcomers and their families to the region is inviting them to call FMWF home. In 2023, The Chamber Foundation is launching its Community Champions and Concierge programming. Designed to welcome all newcomers and their families from entry to senior level, this acclimation programming focuses on helping newcomers transition to the region we love and call home.

We are seeking passionate representatives who Champion our community! Do you have a favorite restaurant, dog park, or activity to share with someone new? What is the number one thing you must share with people when you find out they just moved here? Connect with us at the QR code below to learn more about becoming a Community Champion!

The Chamber understands that hiring and retention are at the top of area employers’ concerns. Hiring out-of-state talent takes time and resources that are too precious to lose to turnover – especially at the senior level. When senior-level employees leave, they unintentionally influence direct reports and team members to consider leaving too.

If your company is hiring at the senior level and need to ensure your new talent can seamlessly transition from out of state to FMWF, contact us to

customize a Concierge experience that will connect your new hire and their family to the resources, relationships and experiences they will need to succeed. Our robust process begins with connecting directly with your new talent to assess their needs. What does your new employee need that you may not be able to assist with? Let us ask those questions and connect them directly with resources and people in the region.

Throughout your new employee’s first-year integration period, The Chamber Foundation will provide opportunities to showcase the region, curate meaningful experiences, and provide moments to establish connections and build relationships with others and the community. Our Concierge Strategist and passionate team of Concierge representatives will provide regular check-ins and needs assessments, respond to new needs, and help your new employees settle in. Your responsibility is persuading talent to join your organization, our responsibility is persuading them to call FMWF home.

Connecting and developing existing and emerging leaders to impact communities, careers and lives..

Ignite FMWF is a public-private partnership initiative that focuses on career awareness, exploration and preparedness, direct business connection and current talent pipeline development as we work to build the future of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo metro’s skilled workforce.

The Ignite platform serves to link recruitment, skill building and career navigation into one collaborative system designed to close the workforce gap. This streamlined approach will serve as the hub for K-12, higher education, community non-profits and employers. Business and industry have the ability to directly impact education in the region to build and develop future workforce generations, and shape the future of talent in the community.

Ignite also provides organizations the opportunity to highlight their organizations

missions, goals, and employees by allowing us to come out and interview/film employees discussing their careers and providing insight and information on how they got into their specific field, industry, and job. These videos are housed on our platform, and educate learners by allowing them to see actual people in the community, along with providing information on the education and experiences that ultimately lead to their successfully being hired, what their career outlook could be, and realistic salary expectations within the FM area in those specific jobs.

Take the time to get involved with the Ignite platform as a business, and as an individual. Go to ignitefmwf.com and create your profiles today to start interacting with educators, the community, and job seekers.

For more information on how to schedule a video shoot, or how to create your profile and navigate the platform, please contact The Chamber, and we can set up a time to meet with you at your business.

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impactful and inclusive opportunities for professionals of color to develop personally and professionally through meaningful engagement and a sense of belonging.

“Today is a day of gratitude and celebration with this Good Jobs Challenge Grant … We now have the dollar resources and we know how to collaborate. We have an opportunity to not just be best in the region, but one of the best in the country, and show how all of these workforce challenges can be solved together. When we are doing this, we are doing more than just creating jobs, we are really transforming lives.”

“We are more than grateful for the opportunity to partner with The Chamber Foundation’s Ignite regional workforce initiative. As a partner we are excited to be involved in the development of additional education and skill-training programs, interviewing many those candidates who complete the manufacturing-specific programs, providing quality jobs for those graduates and growing this community.”

“The Chamber Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the community’s regional workforce ecosystem, and they do that by activating community partners and engaging in innovative approaches to solving the region’s workforce issues. This includes acclimation, development, retention, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Ignite FMWF is also a major part of this, as the region’s workforce infrastructure and system of awareness, exploration, training and connection.”

Bringing women together in a unique, courageous and energetic forum that will build connections, provide a space to be brave and explore leadership and development both personally and professionally.

This story was prepared by The FMWF Chamber Foundation using Federal funds under award ED22HDQ3070087 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Looking for a New Career? Career?

Emerging Digital Academy might be your answer

Whether you are someone interested in tech, someone who has played around with coding on the side but never committed fully or someone just simply looking for a career change, the Emerging Digitial Academy may be right for you!

What is the Emerging Digital Academy (EDA)?

EDA is a 20-week immersive coding boot camp, the only coding Bootcamp of its kind in the state of North Dakota. The program was created by Emerging Prairie in 2020 with the intent of bridging the large gap in North Dakota college graduates prepared to fill the state's large number of open software engineer positions.

The structure of the program, according to Program Director Blaine Booher, consists of six 25-30 hour virtual weeks that include a large amount of introductory information, followed by 14 weeks of full-time work.

"Students are here, essentially, from 9 a.m., sometimes earlier, to 5 p.m.," Booher said. "It's like a full-time job with 20 hours a week of homework and projects. And then, we switch up the content quite a bit. So, earlier

in the week, we may focus on technical lectures and new content. Then, later in the week, we may pivot to group activities or team-building activities. We will really focus on tackling the same problems in different ways. And then, each week is a brand new topic. In the last six weeks, we will work on project work."

In all of that, students will learn what they truly need to work in technology: the ability to solve bigger problems and to be comfortable with the ambiguity of learning. The graduates of EDA are not much different from anyone else moving from postsecondary education into a career—most of what they actually do on the job they learn on the job, not in the classroom. However, the program helps to develop the abilities to solve and attack problems that are critical in this field.

Perhaps nearly as important as the material is the opportunity the program provides to

create meaningful connections. Each week, cohort members will have the opportunity to work with a mentor—many of whom continue their mentorship of the student in an unofficial capacity after graduation.

Interested in Applying?

Those interested in applying should know that the EDA team screens candidates pretty extensively in order to ensure that they are a good fit for the program. However, anyone who is interested should apply as the vetting process is only intended to ensure that prospective students don't waste money and time on something that may not be a fit for them.

This has allowed EDA to graduate 89% of its cohort members with 90% of those graduates finding an opportunity within the field within six months of graduation.

Emerging Digital Academy Program Director Blaine Booher

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What are the graduates up to?

We interviewed a handful of EDA graduates to see what professional strides they have made since participating.

UJJWAL ADHIKARI

After years of starting and quitting jobs, Ujjwal Adhikari had enough. He was ready to go back to school. However, the COVID-19 pandemic made that nearly impossible. Then, he found Emerging Digital Academy.

"My experience at EDA was amazing. I had gone into it with the mindset that it was just going to be another job. However, it was so much more than that. I felt like I was a part of something and had the ability to be

someone. EDA does an excellent job of fostering confidence! My career path has been so much better. I received a job right after EDA at an offer that was much higher than what I was expecting. The company that I work for is also very flexible which has been one of the biggest differences between this job and my previous jobs at Mcdonald's and UPS."

QUINN JOHNSON

In high school, Quinn Johnson planned on joining the military, but due to medical concerns, was disqualified from enlisting. Since he didn't have a Plan B, he went right into construction—something he did every summer in high school. He loved the work but didn't want to end up in the endless cycle of waking up early, working all day, going to the bar and drinking before bed.

"The thought of getting into EDA was scary to me. Before applying, I had zero experience with software development but was interested in computers, the apps/programs within them and how all of that works. During the first few weeks of EDA, I struggled with content. Luckily, Blaine and Mary, my instructors at the time, were phenomenal

teachers. After graduating from EDA, I have been working at Bushel Inc., which has been such a fantastic experience in which I am challenged daily and pushed by my fellow engineers to be the best I can be. My time at Bushel started as an internship, getting me up and running on the tech stack and processes we utilize daily. My internship was short-lived before I was offered a full-time position where I would then be placed on a multi-million dollar project that would be a turning point for Bushel. Since my time on that project, I have transitioned to a different part of the company where I help the Trade Team develop our trading platform product for all kinds of merchandisers, from small elevators to huge companies like ADM."

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Associate Technical Consultant, Perficient

Software Engineer, Bushel

Prior to enrolling with Emerging Digital Academy, David Brown worked various labor jobs with virtually no prospect of advancement.

"The future I saw for myself was working until an injury removed me from the job. And, with any luck, I'd collect disability for the remainder of my life. After graduating from the program, I felt renewed, relieved and more

DAVID BROWN JAMIE NAASZ

optimistic about the future than I had been since middle school, dreaming of being an independent adult. My career prospects are virtually unbounded. Although I can't be certain what jobs I may hold in the future, I am confident that learning mobile development, object-oriented programming and a smidge of big data concepts will allow me to be a competitive candidate at virtually every company. It has truly given me a new lease on life."

At 14, Jamie Naasz began working in the food service and construction industries.

"This continued until 2012 when I decided I wanted something different. I was tired of always being too hot or too cold being as I was working outdoors in Minnesota and North Dakota. And I was fully convinced that school was my way out. I quit my job and enrolled full-time in college. This was great, for about 2 years. I was pursuing a Biology degree, which was fascinating to me but also left me wondering what I would do with this degree. I knew that all the career options I wished to pursue would, unfortunately, require many more years of school and tremendous amounts of debt. Priorities in my life were shifting at this time and that led to me deciding that the additional investment was not worth it and I went back to construction. Not far down the road, I again felt the need for a change. This led me to work at SCHEELS. I had been working at SCHEELS for about five

years and once again began to get restless with work. After talking with people in the SCHEELS IT department, I decided to give software development a chance. This ultimately led me to EDA. The intensity and pace of EDA, while challenging, allowed me to transition into the industry very quickly. I am still employed at SCHEELS, now as a software developer.

"Since becoming a software developer, every day is incredibly unique with many challenges and an ever-growing list of skills to learn. I started as Software Developer Support in April 2021, transitioned to Software Developer in November 2021, and will now transition to Software Developer Technical Team Lead in January 2023. The opportunities provided to me by the training I received at EDA can't be emphasized enough. The future looks incredibly bright with numerous paths for me to pursue all under the umbrella of software development."

Frontend Developer, Cota

Software Developer, SCHEELS

Marvin is a family-owned and -led company founded more than 110-years ago in Warroad, Minnesota. At Marvin, people work together to design, engineer and build premium windows, doors and skylights with a shared purpose in mind to imagine and create better ways of living.

One of the core values of the company is thinking differently. New ideas and innovation are encouraged as teams bring solutions that help enable happier, healthier living to customers and colleagues across North America.

The success and stability of Marvin is attributed to the people who work there. As a company, Marvin encourages growth for all employees. Teams and individuals are supported through career pathing

and opportunities for learning and development such as tuition reimbursement, professional certifications, and a structured internal training and development program. This includes hands-on training for those who are new to manufacturing.

Marvin supports team members during unexpected hardships through their “Brighter Days Fund.” Employees can request financial assistance during their time of need. Together, employees support the fund through donations matched by Marvin.

Marvin’s presence in Fargo spans more than 20 years as the company has grown to nine (soon to be 10) locations in the Fargo and West Fargo communities. Operations range from manufacturing and production to composites, research and development, logistics and distribution.

Marvin

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Great Commitment to Well-Being

Marvin Composites, formerly known as Tecton Products, is recognized for creating one of the building industry’s most revolutionary composite materials on the market. This composite fiberglass window-framing material is designed and manufactured by more than 250 employees in the Fargo region. Tecton became fully owned by Marvin

in 2008, and just last year was renamed Marvin Composites to align with the brand, one synonymous with quality and innovation–attributes core to tecton since day one.

Safety first! Marvin Composites is VPP Star certified by OSHA, in addition to three other Marvin Facilities in Fargo and West Fargo. Just 0.1% of companies across the United States have earned this certification.

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Alerus is employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Because employees are the company’s single largest shareholder, everyone has a vested interest in their clients’ success because when they do well, we do well.

Alerus is a publicly traded, independent multibillion-dollar diversified financial services company. Alerus provides banking, mortgage, retirement, benefits and wealth management products and services to individuals, families and businesses across the country. These solutions are delivered through a relationship-oriented primary point of contact along with responsive and client-friendly technology. Clients are provided with competitive products, valuable insight and sound advice supported by digital solutions

designed to meet their needs.

The company's roots trace back to 1879, resulting in a deeply ingrained culture that emphasizes doing the right thing for clients and the community. They understand that by serving clients and acting in their best interest, they will also achieve long-term high performance.

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Nodak Insurance Company is recognized as one of the top 50 property/casualty companies in the United States by The Ward Group. They are a North Dakota-based company that has been serving the state's residents for over 75 years, providing auto, home, farm and ranch, crop, business and life insurance. Their home office is based in Fargo and they are the largest domestic carrier in North Dakota with nearly 70 agents statewide, serving over 27,000 policyholders.

In 2017, Nodak Insurance converted to a stock company. This has allowed the company to grow from a single-state operation to a multistate, AM Best ‘A’ rated organization with a stock holding company (NI Holdings, Inc.) traded on NASDAQ (NODK).

Nodak Insurance Company is committed to giving back to communities where their employees and agents live and work by supporting education and charitable organizations through corporate sponsorships and employee volunteerism. They are consistently named to the United Way of Cass-Clay’s Top 50 Generous Workplaces.

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Life insurance and annuity products offered through Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, West Des Moines, IA.

Nodak Insurance Company is an equal opportunity provider.

Pactiv Evergreen’s manufacturing plant in Moorhead, MN is proud to be part of the bigger Pactiv Evergreen which is a leading manufacturer of food and beverage packaging in North America. Their products are essential and their industry is growing. The Moorhead plant was built in 1993 and has been owned by Pactiv Evergreen since 1999. In 2017, the Moorhead Pactiv Evergreen plant received the Pactiv Evergreen Environmental Facility of the Year award. Pactiv

Pactiv Evergreen in Moorhead offers a pay-for-skills program. This program allows our employees to learn new skills and grow as individuals within the company. As an employee increases their knowledge and skills, they have the opportunity to increase their pay.

Evergreen Moorhead was also the Clay County Recycler of the Year in 2021. The plant is a 24/7 operation with about 175 employees. The building is approximately 150,000 square feet and produces molded fiber products. These products include egg cartons which are made from recycled materials and molded fiber-hinged lid containers and plates made from virgin fiber.

• Printer Operators

• Hot Press Operators

• Shipping Loaders

• Material Handlers

Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is a people-centric, customer-obsessed and growth-focused wholesale distributor. With over 130,000 (and growing!) products, not only is DSG one of the most diversified suppliers in the upper Midwest, they also have expertise in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, waterworks, utility, communications and more! DSG has 52 locations across the Midwest and is nearing 1,000 employee-owners.

At DSG, employees have fun. They are friendly and embody a culture that genuinely cares for people far beyond their job titles. DSG is proud to be 100% employee-owned with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives their employee-owners a unique opportunity to build their personal wealth in addition to a traditional retirement plan.

• Warehouse Associates

• CDL Delivery Drivers

• Inside/Counter Sales dsgsupply.com Humanresources@dsgsupply.com

Dakota Supply Group

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Bytespeed

Did you know that there is a leading IT solutions company in Moorhead, MN?

ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions and professional IT services nationwide.

Come for The Perks

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Flexible schedules

Employee discount on products

Casual dress code

In-office gym

Esports gaming lounge Company socials

Summer grilling

Breakfast goodies

Meal plan with Power Plate Meals

Complimentary electric vehicle (EV) charging stations

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Stay for the Culture

People-Focused Culture

At ByteSpeed you can build valuable long-lasting relationships with coworkers, technology partners, like Intel, and clients all across the nation.

Purpose-Driven Culture

ByteSpeed employees are unified by a heartfelt sense of ownership and purpose for the work they are doing by making a difference in the lives of people across the nation with innovative technology.

fun fact!

Over half of ByteSpeed employees have been with the company for 10+ years.

How ByteSpeed is Making a Difference

Investing in Employees who Invest in Themselves

ByteSpeed fosters an environment of innovation, learning and professional growth by offering incentives for technical certifications, training and opportunities for career advancement.

Meaningful Impact with Technology

ByteSpeed is improving the lives of many people by introducing new technology to solve problems.

Encouraging Innovation

ByteSpeed knows innovation that inspires creativity and keeps people motivated and happy.

Partnerships with Technology Leaders

ByteSpeed strategically picks industry partners whose products and services inspire and enable the company to make more of an impact.

How Intel is Making a Difference

Intel’s Purpose

Create world-changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth.

Intel is an industry leader, developing technologies that break barriers and enable tomorrow’s greatest scientific and cultural wonders.

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Employees bond over their interest in gaming and hang out in the game room on breaks.

gravity gaming about

Gravity Gaming is ByteSpeed's PC gaming product line, which is focused on esports solutions for high schools and colleges. Our dedicated Gravity team has a passion for gaming and helping schools create or grow a successful esports program.

bytespeed & Gravity Gaming

Production Team

Computer Builders

Server Builders

Imaging Technicians

Quality Control & Production Manager

Shipping & Receiving Associates

Administration Team

Accounting

Purchasing

Marketing

Technical Team

Network & Server Engineers

RMA Technician

Help Desk Technician

Cloud Solutions Specialist

Sales Team

Sales Administrator

Territory Manager

Partner Solution Expert

gravity gaming team

Esports PC Builders

Esports & VR Solution Specialist

Esports & VR Technical Administrator

ByteSpeed employs 65 full-time employees, plus part-time summer opportunities. If you’re interested in joining our talented team, we’d love to hear from you! Visit bytespeed.com/careers

how to inquire

3131 24th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560

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sales@bytespeed.com 877.553.0777

What started as a small group of tradesmen looking to give the Fargo-Moorhead area a new, large commercial/industrial mechanical company quickly turned into a premier contracting business with a team of nearly 80 employees. Using the knowledge the owners learned in the field, their goal was to create a sanctuary for plumbing and HVAC tradesmen where they could learn and grow. After seven years in business, Mission Mechanical is proud to have cultivated strong bonds with industry leaders and customers alike, bringing the community top-tier services including HVAC, plumbing and hydronics installation and service, custom sheet-metal fabrication and temperature controls/building automation.

Mission Mechanical has become so in demand that they’ve expanded to another location in Alexandria, MN, allowing them to service a larger region north, south, east and west of the Fargo-Moorhead area—from Grand Forks, ND to Watertown, SD and from Jamestown, ND to St. Cloud, MN. It’s all in their name—the team is on a mission to change the way that mechanical contracting services are provided in our region.

This year Mission Mechanical started “Mission Gives Back”, which lets employees donate company money to the charity of their choice.

Mission Mechanical

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• Plumbers

• HVAC Installers

• HVAC Service Techs mission-mechanical.com

admin@mission-mechanical.com

For 185 years John Deere has led the way in developing innovative solutions to help customers become more productive. Their team of more than 75,000 global employees uses their creativity each day to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.

John Deere produces intelligent, connected machines and applications that are helping

John Deere’s See & SprayTM technology, containing components built in Fargo, is so precise that it can recognize the difference between plants, even in conditions that would challenge the human eye.

revolutionize the agriculture and construction industries, and enable life to leap forward. Their technology-driven efforts are guided by a single, overarching goal—unlocking customer economic and sustainable value.

EVENTIDE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES

What makes Eventide a great place to work?

We feel what sets us apart from other companies is our vision for the future. We continue to look ahead at innovative ways to not only support employees and meet their current wants and needs but to provide the best care and services to our residents. It’s the feeling you have when you enter the building. Our employees truly care—we do what we say we do!

What are you working on next for your culture?

Workplace culture is something that we feel is very important at Eventide. All of our employees work really hard to provide the best care and experience for our residents and families and it is vital that employees feel appreciated for their hard work. We focus on the relationships that each employee has with their direct supervisor through monthly one on ones, check in’s and manager rounding. We also conduct an annual engagement survey and pulse surveys

throughout the year to gather information on employee engagement and areas that we as a company can improve on.

What are some unique benefits you offer?

Aside from the “normal” benefits most companies offer (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.), we recently started offering the employees the option of “Pay on Demand.” This allows employees to deduct money already earned prior to payday!

What are you looking for in employees?

We really look for people who embody our ICARE values which are the foundation of who we are. Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Many of our positions we can train people how to do the task but it’s hard to teach someone to care. We look for people who have a passion to provide great care and customer service.

• CNAs

• Nurses

• Housekeeping

• Culinary Assistants

• Cooks

ALWAYS HIRING FOR JOIN OUR TEAM!

Swanson Health Products started in 1969 in Fargo, ND with a mission to offer pure and potent health products at a great value. Over fifty years later, they continue to innovate science-backed vitamins and supplements, healthy home, pantry and self-care products, delivering wellness solutions for mind, body and home.

Swanson is an advocate for wellness in everything they do from their products to their employees’ wellbeing. They offer a Mental Wellness Day to employees to allow them to take time off to nourish a healthy headspace.

Swanson Health Products has three locations with their headquarters and retail store in Fargo, ND, as well as a distribution center in Middletown, PA. From those locations, Swanson Health Products is able to serve its customers no matter where they live.

• Wellness Advocate Customer Service Representatives

• Manufacturing Equipment Operators

• Order Fulfillment Associates

• Packaging Equipment Operators

4075 40th Ave S Fargo, ND 58104

swanson.com

swansonhr@swansonhealth.com

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National hospitality services

National Hospitality Services (NHS, LLC) is an award-winning hospitality management company based in Fargo, ND. NHS provides Operations, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales and Marketing, Procurement, Renovation and Financial

Management resources to property owners and banks. The result—successful hotels that perform and exceed expectations.

NHS offers our multi-level Ascend Program through NHS University. It’s a signature 120-day training program that brings newly hired or promoted property and field team leaders together for a crash course into everything NHS.

• Housekeeping

• Laundry Attendants

• Servers/Bartenders

• Guest Service Agents 1635 43rd

nhshotels.com

info@nhshotes.com

Since 1966, Noridian has focused solely on health care to solve some of its biggest challenges—administrative inefficiencies, optimizing patient care, fraud and abuse. Today, public and commercial payers nationwide rely on Noridian for the most efficient back-office solutions.

Noridian provides health care administration and

Employees at Noridian are given paid volunteering time. They believe that community service is an important part of a work-life balance that benefits everyone.

support services in all 50 U.S. states and many U.S. territories. Their mission is to:

• Enable access to care.

• Eliminate barriers.

• Elevate people.

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PARK CO., REALTORS® is interwoven in the history of Fargo. Since 1956, they have provided real estate services within a 60-mile radius of Fargo-Moorhead, including Detroit Lakes. PARK CO., REALTORS® also provides incoming and outgoing relocation services for area businesses and individuals.

With a vision to build lasting relationships and elevate real estate, PARK CO., REALTORS® empowers their team to provide unparalleled

expertise and positive client experiences.

PARK CO., REALTORS® provides a comprehensive training curriculum for new agents along with a formal mentoring program. They offer ongoing education for all agents based on their needs. Empowering team members is vital to the growth of their company. In fact, they've had 11 graduates of the FMWF Chamber Leadership Program and three members in United Way's 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program.

PARK CO., REALTORS® supports a community that has supported them for more than 65 years. It is because of this strong tie to the area that they have sustained and will continue to grow as the right people for the right move.

In January, friendly competition and utmost respect collide for a night of glitz, glamour and recognition for the past year’s work.

The team and their families embrace summer with food, drinks, yard games, inflatables, music and fun!

October gives way to a fierce costume contest where the team dresses up according to theme, enjoying a night of entertainment and giveaways.

Come December, team members and their spouses unite to enjoy delicious apps, desserts, cocktails and professional holiday photos.

About Chapter Aesthetic Studio

Chapter Aesthetic Studio does aesthetics differently. They make aesthetic care easier and more enjoyable for guests with transparent pricing, easy online booking and a judgment-free, welcoming studio where everyone always feels comfortable. With experts who are great listeners and personalized treatments that address guests’ concerns and goals, everyone can feel confident they are only getting

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the best. The Chapter journey starts with a MAP (My Aesthetic Plan), which gives a look into the deepest layers of the guest’s skin, so they can jointly craft a plan that delivers remarkable, measurable results you will love.

Chapter offers a full range of face, body and injectable aesthetic treatments. Some of Chapter's most popular

treatments include Botox, dermal fillers, CoolSculpting, laser hair removal, medical-grade facials, exfoliating peels, microneedling, PRP therapy and laser skin rejuvenation. The exclusive Trilogy skin rejuvenation treatment is a signature offering.

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What is it like to start working at Chapter Aesthetic Studio?

When a new employee joins Chapter, Melissa Rogne, founder and CEO, starts the first day of training by sharing this quote from Sheryl Sandberg: “If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on.” She often compares Chapter to a rocket ship because we’re new, exciting and can sometimes be bumpy as the company is going into unknown territory—but it's always worth it. Chapter is going to places no other aesthetic company has gone before! New team members spend time with Melissa learning about the history of the company, the purpose, the vision and our values that are critical to creating a culture that is unmatched.

What makes Chapter Aesthetic Studio a great place to work?

Our Chapter team loves what they do— and it shows. Trained providers come to our studios at the top of their discipline. We are committed to their professional growth and provide ongoing training to ensure guests receive the latest

aesthetic technology and the highest levels of expertise in the aesthetic industry.

At Chapter, we provide an unmatched level of opportunity for professional advancement and growth in the aesthetics field including an industryleading tuition reimbursement program. Chapter celebrates many success stories of employees who began their careers here and supports employees who went on to receive advanced degrees including LPN, RN and NPs. Every position at Chapter has a defined path for advancement, giving our team members the ability to enjoy long-term career growth and satisfaction.

Culture is important from the top down. Melissa is incredibly passionate about preserving Chapter’s culture as the company continues to expand into new markets. She believes having a strong culture rooted in core values benefits employees and guests. This is reinforced through our robust performance enablement system, including frequent 1:1s and employee engagement reviews and activities. We recently took time to honor our top

studios at a corporate leadership event where leaders and team members from every studio were brought together to learn from each other, celebrate successes and plan for the future. The leadership at Chapter believes highlighting accomplishments and learning from each other are key steps to our growth.

What are you working on next for your culture?

From daily huddles to the company-wide town halls, we actively work to coach our teams to act and make decisions based on our mission—our north star— which is to spark joy for our guests. We work tirelessly to ensure every team member is a physical representation of our culture. Our hiring approach, our industry-leading programs and how we educate and treat each other and our communities all stem from our culture and what’s important to us. That’s why we heavily invest in ensuring our teams live and breathe our culture.

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All Chapter providers come to the company with strong medical backgrounds. Once they join, new employees go through 8-12 weeks of hands-on medical aesthetic training at Chapter University in Fargo, ND—where Chapter Aesthetic Studio was founded. This best-in-class training is unmatched in the aesthetics industry. The curriculum was developed by Dr. Benjamin Wood, chief medical officer and board-certified

plastic surgeon, as well as other top providers at the company who have decades of real experience supporting guests through their aesthetic journeys. Chapter leaders believe in consistency, mentorship and providing the best possible service to all guests. This rigorous curriculum was designed to ensure every guest receives the same excellent level of care in all locations across the country.

What are you looking for in employees?

Chapter is a company that truly focuses on its core values and mission when hiring. We are looking for employees who are guest-centric, care about their colleagues and are passionate about aesthetics. We seek leaders who are entrepreneurial in nature, innovative and open to sharing and trying new ideas. At Chapter, we focus on values and behaviors, which we call “OUR FACE”— Opportunity, Understanding, Responsibility, Fun, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence.

Following these guidelines ensures the chosen candidates align with these values while also focusing on what needs to be done to be

successful. Chapter is looking for providers and advisors who can have fun, build relationships, work as a team and engage with guests, their colleagues and their community. We want people who are resilient and flexible and who are interested in building up Chapter. We also want people with a “my pleasure” mindset to ensure our values and purpose get translated into every guest interaction. Chapter focuses on hiring individuals who truly are passionate about playing for a team rather than just operating as individual contributors.

Unprecedented Growth

Because of Chapter Aesthetic Studio's explosive growth—from two locations in 2021 to 13 in 2022 and a projected 23 in 2023— Chapter is always looking for highly skilled medical professionals and customer service all-stars who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are dedicated to providing the best care for all guests, including studio managers, aesthetic advisors and nurses. These dedicated medical professionals do not need to have an aesthetic background, but they do have to be keenly focused on always providing the best care while also having a strong interest in learning and supporting their team.

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Matt's Automotive provides quarterly training, monthly one-on-one meetings and weekly lunches for all team members to promote communication and growth. Matt's also allows employees to attend any training they wish on the company's dime.

Matt's Automotive Service Center started in June of 2009 with one employee. Now, Matt's Automotive has nearly 100 team members and 10 locations—five in the Fargo-Moorhead area and five in the greater Twin Cities area. It has been their mission to change people's perception of automotive repair by being transparent and educational, and they do that by employing true superstars in their shops. Matt's lives by their

core values and has a very team and family-based environment. They are dedicated to not only their guests, but their team members as well, and they provide them with a stable and fun work environment. Matt’s is very focused on being pillars in their local communities and since inception, they have donated over 1.5 million dollars back into their local communities.

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Eide Bailly, a business advisory and accounting firm, helps its clients embrace the opportunities brought by change and innovation to the evolving business landscape. They offer clients inspired ideas and solutions to tackle risk and spur growth.

At the heart of everything Eide Bailly does, is people. They believe success is intrinsically tied to

the fulfillment of their employees. Because of that, they want them to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work—whether that’s in an office or from their spare bedroom!

Every new employee is paired with an Eide Guide AND a career advisor. While your career advisor closely reflects a typical manager and focuses on your career growth and development, your Eide Guide is a peer who can help you navigate the ins and outs of working at Eide Bailly. Any question, big or small, you’ll have someone there to help.

We know it isn’t always easy to know exactly what you want to do when you start at a new firm, that’s why we created the EB Xchange Program. Exchangers have the opportunity to learn new skills, and maybe even find their passion. The program is typically six weeks and a great chance to spread your wings with minimal risk.

About the city of fargo

As the regional leader, The City of Fargo is proud to employ nearly 2,000 team members who come to work every day with the mission of offering the best services possible to our community’s residents, business owners and visitors.

What Makes The City of Fargo A Great Place To Work?

Over 300 unique positions exist within Team Fargo’s 24/7/365 operations and offer an incredibly diversified menu of opportunities to serve your community. There are countless opportunities to grow within an organization which embraces diversity, inclusion and growth. In addition to seeking new team members, Fargo has a strong track record of promoting from within as new opportunities present themselves. This is a place where you can grow and excel.

The City of Fargo is an employer which places high importance on valuing employees and their families. In addition to market-competitive salaries, members of Team Fargo enjoy a robust benefit package including family health insurance, pension-centric retirement, vision, dental and more. The City is committed to providing exceptional advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement programs, wellness initiatives and paid volunteerism policies.

The City places a strong emphasis on employee engagement and empowering its team members. Offering a place to find a career home—and not solely a job—is a unifying goal felt throughout all 22 City departments.

The most profound asset in this organization is not its buildings, roadways, water pipes or traffic infrastructure. Without question, the team members which make all of these things possible are the most important and valued attribute of Team Fargo.

Meet four members of team fargo

As a Fargo Equipment Operator, Shelly Brackins works in the Public Works Department and is exceptionally proud to be a City employee. Equipment operators manage a variety of material-moving equipment used in the maintenance and repair of streets, water and sewer lines, collection and transportation of solid waste, landfill and other utility facilities and services. Shelly said, “Being a part of The City is an amazing accomplishment for myself and

it can be an amazing opportunity for you as well. Don’t just think you can do this; know you can do it. Being with The City, it feels like I’m made whole now; this is where I’m meant to be. In this place, we’re all treated equally. It doesn’t matter if you have been here for five, 10 or 20 years; we’re all on one team.” Shelly also stressed that in Fargo, “We take the time to do it right; if it can’t be done safely, we don’t do it.” Shelly joined Team Fargo in 2022.

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(GIS) Technician Jonathan Braski is responsible for updating the underground utility information in the City’s main database. He maintains up-to-date and accurate maps through research, gathering source material, data entry, digitizing and using specialized software. His job duties range from flood planning to fire hydrant mapping. Jonathan was drawn to serving others in addition to finding stability with a local governmental entity. The diversity of the projects and the people are two of his favorite aspects. He is surprised each

day with the varied nature of the work and what lands on his desk as a new project, saying it’s a great surprise each day. “It’s exciting and fun to be here. People are willing to help whenever you have questions. I truly feel empowered here because I know there are many ways and avenues to voice your opinions. Public service is a calling and to me, it’s meaningful to work with the greater community in trying to make this a better place for everyone who calls Fargo home.” Jonathan has been a member of Team Fargo for more than 11 years.

Purchasing Manager Tanner Smedshammer had a recent transition into the Finance Department from Public Works when a new opportunity within the organization became available. He now works to plan, coordinate and manage operations and staff responsible for Citywide procurement processes to ensure needed supplies, equipment, goods and services are available on a timely, economical basis. Tanner shared, “The City has been on the forefront of a lot of different aspects. City Commissioners have been great

to work with; they put a lot of trust in the employees as do the departmental directors. They are always open to new ideas, which is fantastic to see in leadership. There are a lot of strong mentors who help you with each task you accomplish. The Fargo culture is great; we place employees first and leadership works to make people the best they can be. This is a phenomenal place to work.”

Tanner originally worked for The City of Fargo before departing for another opportunity; he returned to Team Fargo in 2018.

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This organization seeks more civic-minded team members who are committed to serving others. The City of Fargo is a place where you will be valued and empowered.

Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney credits Team Fargo’s determination, passion and strength for serving as the ingredients which make City operations successful.

“Regardless of the type or scale of the challenge, Fargo always steps up and rises to the occasion by tackling big things head-

MATBUS Equipment Technician

Alex Frost performs a variety of technical, mechanical and general repair and maintenance on a wide array of vehicles and equipment. A high level of technical and diagnostic skills and major component rebuilding are required for her position. She works on high value equipment where proper preventive maintenance is necessary in order to preserve assets and avoid injuries attributable to equipment failure. Alex credited the on-the-job training with providing a strong baseboard for her successes. “I am learning something new every day, and I

on, facilitating development and embracing innovation. We will continue to improve upon our award-winning services by retaining and attracting the very best to join this team. Fargo is this area’s leader and we need more leaders to help us get even better.”

If you are drawn to a career in public service and desire to join an organization like no other, visit FargoND.gov/apply.

enjoy those challenges. Everyone is friendly and extremely helpful. We all push each other to challenge ourselves to do more than we originally thought we may actually be able to do; we really grow together. In Fargo, teamwork is very important; you learn from the person you are working with. Someone is always there to help. I chose to wake up each day in service to others because I get to truly help people who really need me.” Alex has been a member of Team Fargo for more than five years.

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CCRI

CCRI began with a group of parents who wanted more for their children than institutionalized care. They wanted community-based care and they made it happen, opening their first home in 1977 in Hawley, MN. In 1980, they opened their second home in a field now known as the Village Green area in Moorhead. Today, CCRI supports more than 400 people across six programs in Clay and Wilkin Counties. They provide 24 hour services, in-home support, mental health services, supportive housing services and more.

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CCRI offers the Jessica Rick & Chris Loe Scholarship Fund, hiring and referral bonuses, Years of Service Bonuses, as well as nominating their outstanding caregivers for state and national awards, recognizing their accomplishments with their peers, legislators and stakeholders. Their Wellness in Action team creates monthly challenges everyone can partake in to better their physical and mental health.

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Bobcat has a recognition program called HIGHLIGHTS that enables the organization and its employees to recognize team members who live the company’s values and always reach a little higher. They celebrate many different contributions and achievements. So, when employees experience someone doing something extraordinary, they are empowered to HIGHLIGHT one another with recognition and rewards!

Hiring in 2023 For

• Design Engineers

• Embedded Software Engineers

• Manufacturing Engineers

• Business Analysts

• Supply Chain Professionals

250 E Beaton Dr, West Fargo, ND 58078 bobcat.com

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Dacotah Paper Co. has been in business in our region for over 116 years and currently employs over 160 people!

Founded in 1906, Dacotah Paper Co. is a fourthgeneration, family-owned business. Bill Mohr and his son, Fred, purchased the business in 1960, and today Mathew Mohr, Fred’s son, serves as the company President. Matthew’s daughter, Berea Mohr is the company’s Internal Solutions Administrator. The Mohr family and the company continue their commitment to the original business philosophy and tradition of treating people well and serving customers right.

As a wholesale distributor, over 8,000 products are stocked for more than 10,000 customers and delivered primarily by Dacotah’s fleet of over 50 trucks. Whether it involves product selection or delivery requirements, Dacotah knows how to treat its customers right. Many product lines have been stocked and sold by Dacotah Paper for over 50 years, and represent some of America’s most trusted brands.

Moore Engineering is dedicated to improving lives by building strong communities. For over 60 years, they’ve stayed true to that mission. Since 1960, they’ve supported well over 22,000 civil, municipal and environmental engineering projects. Along with their local partners, Moore Engineering has proudly served dozens of communities across the Midwest.

Their commitment to community is powered by each of their 160 employee-owners in all 12 of their locations. In 2004, Moore Engineering became a 100% employee-owned company. ESOPs create a culture of connectedness and innovation where employees are not only treated like family, they are also owners.

Moore Engineering is a 100% Employee-Owned ESOP Company. Moore Engineering also recently implemented an employee-engagement software to allow employees to give kudos to peers and ask for feedback regarding how the company can improve culture.

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FAMILY friendly

When Andrea Daily decided to join her sister on a trip to the Bahamas, a trip her sister earned by hitting her sales goals at SCHEELS, Andrea had no idea that this trip would launch her on a path toward her career and a family.

However, a couple of things happened on the trip that led her in that very direction:

No. 1 She found herself surrounded by SCHEELS associates who spoke glowingly about their experiences at the company and how they were treated.

No. 2 She met the love of her life, Chace Daily, who was working as a shop manager in Reno, NV, at the time, and who is now in his 18th year with the company serving at the SCHEELS Corporate Office as a buyer.

"We just hit it off," Andrea said. "We met in March 2010 and were engaged the following October. It's kind of crazy, but we just knew. We did the long-distance thing for a while, living in different places, and knew that we were going to do this and make it work. Once we got married, I joined Chace in Reno."

After arriving in Reno, Andrea began working as a sign language interpreter

for the local school district and working part-time at SCHEELS on the weekends in the shoe department. Eventually, the couple began having children, and Andrea decided to go full-time with the company.

"With their great benefits, and with us moving so often because of Chace’s position at SCHEELS, it was a nobrainer for me to stay with SCHEELS, and it has been so amazing," Andrea said.

Over the course of her 10 year career at SCHEELS, Andrea has worked as a specialty shop manager at the Salt Lake City, Utah, location, as an E-commerce merchandiser in Fargo, and is currently serving as an advertising project manager in Marketing.

"I love the family atmosphere SCHEELS offers and enjoy all of my fellow associates and lifelong friends," Andrea said. "[SCHEELS] supports families so well, and your coworkers really become like your family. We've gotten to know so many people within the SCHEELS community. The culture is amazing. That is so important, to love what you do and the people you do it with."

Thanks to SCHEELS, and a fun trip to the Bahamas back in 2010, Chace and Andrea are happily married, living in Fargo with their three beautiful children, Pearl (8), Benton (6) and Scarlett (5), and enjoying their careers and work family at the SCHEELS Corporate Office.

"I feel very lucky for my family to be part of a company like SCHEELS," Andrea said. "In our corporate office, many people have kids, so they love it when you bring your kids in. It's just so welcoming."

Andrea Daily, Chace Daily and their family

SCHEELS isn't just a job for those that walk through their doors donning the traditional gray polo, black pants and SCHEELS name tag, it's a career with advancement opportunities, an employee ownership structure and a supportive, family atmosphere.

With all of that, it's no wonder these SCHEELS associates have stayed with the company so long.

a passion on full display

Hannah Leichtenberg

Growing up, Hannah Leichtenberg always loved shopping. However, when she shopped, even as a young child, she was more interested in the setup of the store, than she was in the actual items she was shopping for.

“I've always been intrigued by window displays," Leichtenberg said. "When I went to New York City, I'd just stand there and watch them set up the window displays, and I always thought how cool it would be to do something like that."

Now, she does. Leichtenberg, in her 16th year with the company, has a very unique job as the Display Lead, a position in which she has the opportunity to bring each shop to life, managing store signage and mannequin clusters. She does this not just in the Fargo-Moorhead area, but also assists at all of the new SCHEELS stores opening across the country.

"What's really special about SCHEELS is that when you go to the other locations, it almost feels like you're still at your home

location," Leichtenberg said. "Everyone is so welcoming, friendly and helpful. It's very cool to go to a big store, like our store in Texas, and see that they're very similar to our small store in Moorhead."

Every day, Leichtenberg gets to live out her childhood fascination by “dressing-up” the store, piecing together store signage, mannequins and other display elements.

"My son, when he was younger, said to me, 'Mom, you don't even work, you go play with barbies every day’," Leichtenberg said. "Which is true, kind of. I also do work for our store events and social media pages."

And while the work is a perfect fit for Leichtenberg, her favorite part of the job is truly the people.

"I really enjoy coming to work. It's like a little family. It sounds silly, but it's the truth," Leichtenberg said. "We have similar interests, beliefs and goals. I remember, while working at SCHEELS Home & Hardware on 13th Ave., a couple of fellow associates announced they were retiring, and I started crying. You work with these people for so long that you end up knowing everything about them. And I love when I get to travel because I get to meet other display associates. Some of them have become some of my best friends."

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about moorhead scheels

SCHEELS has been in Moorhead, Minnesota, since opening its first FargoMoorhead location in 1927. The current location in Moorhead is the smallest SCHEELS location. However, after removing its hunting and fishing shops in a 2006 remodel, the location now has an expansive retail selection.

DID YOU KNOW?

The current iteration of SCHEELS Home & Hardware on 13th Avenue in Fargo is the only SCHEELS Home & Hardware in existence.

passion down to the roots

Luke Fuglie

Today, SCHEELS is known across the nation as a sporting goods and entertainment retailer. However, it may surprise some to learn that this local giant got its start as a small hardware and general merchandise store.

As an Assistant Store Leader at the only SCHEELS Home & Hardware store in the nation, Luke Fuglie, plays a big part in maintaining the company's roots.

However, like many associates, Fuglie did not originally view the opportunity with SCHEELS as a life-long career.

"When I started working for SCHEELS full-time, I was going to school fulltime at North Dakota State University (NDSU) for Business Administration and planning to pursue a career in business after graduation," Fuglie said. "So, that's what I thought I was going to do. Things were a little crazy at times, but I was able to graduate from NDSU in 2005. After graduating, I did some internships and realized that sitting at a desk all day wasn't for me. I loved the people I worked with at SCHEELS and felt like I could utilize my degree here, and began working toward a leadership position. I've been with the company ever since."

Throughout his 20 years with SCHEELS, Fuglie has worked in several shops across the store, including the service shop, lawn and garden, electrical,

barbecue and patio equipment, and as a cashier.

"I've built a lot of relationships here," Fuglie said. "When I lost my father about seven years ago, one of the things that really helped me get through it was the people I work with. I had a mentor who became a father figure to me. He kind of took me under his wing. SCHEELS truly is a family. An associate of mine, who started as a part-time cashier, invited me to be an officiant at her wedding. That's pretty cool."

Supporting Service

Serving in the military is one of the most selfless things a citizen of the United States can do. SCHEELS knows this, and that's why they have supported Fishing Expert Seth Jordan and many like him.

Seth enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve in 2007. In 2010, the longtime hunting and fishing enthusiast started working at SCHEELS part-time at the Visa booth. Eventually, Seth worked his way up into a full-time position as the shop manager of something a little more his style, fishing.

He is now in his 13th year with SCHEELS, and his 16th with the United States Navy Reserve as Chief Hospital Corpsman, and was recently deployed for the first time, going overseas from November 2021 through August 2022.

"SCHEELS was really there for me," Seth said. "Their appreciation and dedication to the military is unmatched. They made the transitions from predeployment, to deployment, to postdeployment, as smooth as possible. They checked in on me while I was deployed, and when I returned, helped me transition right back into my position. SCHEELS also ensured all of my benefits remained while I was gone."

That check-in during the deployment even included a care package.

"They sent me a bunch of candy, some

Dot's Pretzels and things like that," Seth said. "It was really sweet and unexpected."

Seth has experienced that amazing culture in other aspects of his involvement with SCHEELS as well. In fact, it's that amazing culture that got him to go full-time with the company in the first place.

"I started here to earn some extra income," Seth said. "Plus, I like to fish and hunt, and I heard the discounts were pretty good. However, the atmosphere and culture here made me want to go full-time. The culture we have in retail almost makes it feel like you've made it to the top of the profession for retailers all over the country."

"That's one great thing about this place, there are a lot of like-minded people here," Seth said. "Everybody else that works in the fishing and hunting section likes to hunt and fish. So, you kind of form these natural friendships and relationships with people that are likeminded and like to do the same things. I have some of my best hunting and fishing memories with the people that I've worked with at SCHEELS."

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"I would have to go with the universities. There are not many employers that would pay you to go somewhere and go fishing for an entire week and use all the latest and greatest products. When you do that, you get to meet people from all over the company, from all over the country."

SCHEELS hosts 28 universities and 9 graduate schools for select associates each year through their university system, where they encounter hands-on experience with the products they sell in their specific shop and gain the tools to make your next shopping experience the best yet.

Seth Jordan's Favorite Thing About Working at SCHEELS

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