November 2017 Bridge by The FMWF Chamber of Commerce

THE FARGO MOORHEAD WEST FARGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NOVEMBER 2017

VOL 21 Â· NO. 3

Announcing

Robyn Benincasa for our Women Connect anniversary celebration

Community Builders Community Builders are a level of Premier Partner businesses committed to improving the area by investing in our programs and events.

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Voices of Vision:

Photos and highlights

Contents

November 2017 ON THE COVER

Robyn Benicasa, January Women Connect Speaker

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Member Profile: Sundog

YEA!:

Meet the new class

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Member Spotlight: Innovative Basement Systems

11 Eggs & Issues 12 Advocacy 13 Business Training 14 Women Connect 21 FMWF Leadership 23 Young Professionals Network 27 New Members 29 Member News 34 Ribbon Cuttings

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Find The Chamber online @fmwfchamber For past issues of The Bridge: issuu.com/fmwfchamber.com

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Steve Swiontek Chair

Gate City Bank

Mark Nisbet Chair Elect

Xcel Energy

Tom Dawson Treasurer

Dawson Insurance

Judd Graham Immediate Past Chair Joanna Slominski Member at Large Beverley Adams Ann Christenson Shawn Dobberstein Kyle Dorow Mike Dragosavich Jodi Duncan Steve Halverson Jenni Huotari Sandi Piatz Jeff Volk Craig Whitney

Bremer Bank Mortenson Construction Sanford Health TMI Hospitality Hector International Airport Essentia Health Spotlight Media Inc. Flint Group Heartland Trust Company Eide Bailly Microsoft Moore Engineering, Inc. The Chamber

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Nancy Johnson Agribusiness

ND Soybean Growers Association

Jeanna Yaggie

CableOne

Bryan McClean

Farmers Insurance Group, McClean Family

Ambassador Member Relations

Ambassador Public Relations

Gregory Wald

Business Training

Moore Engineering, Inc.

Kristin Krile

REACH & Dress for Success of the RRV

Brian Shawn

Midco

Leadership FMWF

Military Affairs

Tim Flakoll Public Affairs

Jenny Johnson

Young Professionals Network

Kristi Huber

Women Connect

Announcing a new

committee The Chamber is excited to announce the creation of an Education committee. This committee will be co-chaired by Louise Dardis, long-time educator, and Anne Blackhurst, president of Minnesota State University Moorhead. This committee will focus on pre-kindergarten education all the way through post-secondary. By identifying education as an economic investment in our future workforce, we can continue to find innovative ways to move our community forward. If you are interested in joining the committee or learning more, contact Elly at epeterson@ fmwfchamber.com or 218.233.1100.

Education Committee Co-Chairs

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Anne Blackhurst President Minnesota State University Moorhead

Louise Dardis Retired Educator

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PRESIDENT FROM THE

The stage is set as Voices of Vision continues It’s already been a month since Voices of Vision, but I’m still fired up! It was incredible to host NBA superstar and entrepreneur Shaquille O’Neal. As we suspected, the event was BIG in many ways. We got the experience of hosting our biggest event ever in the largest venue we’ve been in yet.

When you see Shaq on TV, you get a sense of his larger-than-life personality. But what surprised me was that persona was nothing like the person we met that day. Shaq seems to have two versions of himself—one who is a character for the public, and Shaquille O’Neal who is humble, genuine and soft-spoken. His stories about his family and career were

touching. I got the sense that the real Shaq is simply a father who wants to provide for his loved ones. And to do that, he knows he has to put that Shaq hat on to get the gigs. He’s smart about his investments. I think many people weren’t sure what to expect walking in to the Sanford Health Athletic Complex that day, and some probably even had low expectations. But the intrigue of seeing such a celebrity in person is something you don’t pass up. His speech was short and simple, but it resonated with those Midwest values many of us in attendance have. As he transitioned to the Q&A portion, that’s where he really shined. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did.

Believe it or not, we’re already making plans for next year’s event. We asked for your suggestions for the next speaker and are combing through the list of names. We really do value your feedback. We heard your request for a female speaker next year, and we’re committed to trying to find one that is the right fit for this event. Stay tuned folks!

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EVENT RECAP

SHAQ

at the SHAC:

A slam-dunk event

What an amazing time we had at last month’s Voices of Vision! Held October 4 at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex with Shaquille O’Neal, it was our biggest Chamber event ever. Shaq took the stage and shared many personal and professional stories and advice with the crowd of over 1,400. Then, WDAY-TV’s Dana Mogck moderated a Q&A with the NBA legend. Shaq discussed how he got his start, how he chooses his partnerships and the importance of staying humble and making a positive difference. He left quite the mark on us, and we’re grateful for everyone that came to hear from this larger-than-life personality—who just so happens to have North Dakota ties and really loves Dot’s pretzels. For more highlights from this talk, visit our Facebook album and YouTube channel, or search #VOV17 on Twitter.

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Young Professionals Best Place to Work:

You’ve probably already heard of local marketing and technology firm Sundog for their fun company culture, but what you might not know is how much emphasis they put on creating a great place to work for young professionals. As winner of this year’s ChamberChoice YP Best Place to Work award, their efforts are clearly working. “We have a great team here at Sundog, and being recognized as a great place to work affirms that our priorities are in the right place,” Eric Dukart, chief strategy officer, said. Founded in 1995 as a tech startup, today they say Sundog is not just an ad agency or software firm. They’re a best-of-bothworlds hybrid. With offices in Fargo and Minneapolis and a client base throughout the U.S., they’re focused on helping their clients create 8 THE BRIDGE · NOVEMBER 2017

digital transformation, which they say is a major shift for many industries. While Sundog works across the country, they hold Fargo close to their heart. The company’s leadership team all graduated from local universities, and many grew up here. In fact, that’s one of the reasons why they focus heavily on their Sundog internship program – to continue to recruit the best local talent and inspire the next generation of leaders. (Fun fact: Even the name of the company is inspired by Fargo! ‘Sundog’ is a nod to the phenomenon that occurs on cold, sunny days.)

With about 100 full-time employees at Sundog, 70% are under the age of 35, and all are encouraged to take part in all aspects of the company. They recognize that talent has nothing to do with age, and allow everyone who works there to make his or her mark, regardless of their role or longevity. Because Sundog’s culture is family first, they provide a number of fun events like a Halloween and holiday party. On Fridays, they have Four O’ Clocks, where everyone gathers for food, drinks and games. And their Culture Club plans events that encourage a collaborative

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environment. One recent intern planned an in-office yoga session called “Downward Sundog.” Sundog’s young professionals are encouraged to attend conferences throughout the year. When they learn new things, team members can host Tech Talks during the workday.

Sundog puts great importance on collaborating with the community. “It isn’t just about doing well. It’s about doing good,” Dukart said. “Our outreach is built around giving our time, talents and treasure to our community.” For instance, their Education Innovators program focuses on giving back through pro bono

When you focus on culture, everybody wins.

—Eric Dukart, chief strategy officer

projects, sponsorships and mentorship opportunities at local schools and tech camps. It’s clear that leadership believes that culture is at the heart of their success, and they make sure to live their core values in every aspect of the business. Their philosophy is to do what you love and love what you do. That focus on people and passion is reflected everywhere, from being employee-owned to modern office spaces, to monthly social events.

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Tuesday, November 7 | 7:30 to 9 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead

The Arts as an Economic Engine in the Metro Tuesday, December 5 | 7:30 to 9 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead

Jim Gilmour Director of Planning and Development City of Fargo

Dayna Del Val President and CEO The Arts Partnership

Cindy Graffeo Executive Director Moorhead Economic Development Authority

Matt Marshall Economic Development & Community Services Director City of West Fargo

You’ve heard the expression “city on the grow.” No matter where you are in the metro, you can see that the statement is true here. But how does development actually develop? Where will our region be in the next five years as schools, businesses and neighborhoods are mapped out? Join us for an in-depth discussion on economic growth and city development with leaders from across the metropolitan community.

How do you attract and retain employees? What makes a community engaging and appealing? The arts are a big piece of what brings a community to life. The arts are a catalyst for entrepreneurism, the rise of locally owned businesses and creative thinkers to enhance the corporate world. Join us to hear from Dayna Del Val, president and CEO of The Arts Partnership, about the impressive economic results for the metro from the Arts and Economic Study conducted by The Arts Partnership with the Americans for the Arts. Learn, too, about the positive, reciprocal relationships the arts have with the business communities of other Midwestern cities. Panelists include Karin Rudd, executive vice president, Gate City Bank; Brad Schlossman, CEO, West Acres; Jack Yakowicz, marketing manager, Office Sign Company; and Jodi Duncan, president, Flint Group.

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REGISTRATION (includes breakfast)

Chamber Members: $30 in advance | $35 at the door Non-Members: $40 in advance | $45 at the door Register at fmwfchamber.com or by calling 218.233.1100.

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ADVOCACY

Chamber hosts roundtable on tax reform with Rep. Cramer

Last month, we were pleased to welcome ND Congressman Kevin Cramer to The Chamber for a special discussion on tax reform. Prompted by talks at the federal level, this roundtable allowed local business leaders and Chamber board members to learn the specifics and weigh in with their questions and concerns.

Cramer explained a few highlights of the plan, which include shrinking the current seven tax brackets into three for individuals and families, repealing the death tax and alternative minimum tax, creating a lower tax rate and structure for small businesses, allowing expensing of capital investments, and more.

The Unified Tax Reform Framework follows a plan put together by the Trump administration and Congress. It has four main goals: to make the tax code simple, fair and easy to understand; give American workers a pay raise; and level the playing field and make America the jobs magnet of the world.

“This tax reform has had the advantage of going second,” Cramer said. “The failure of health care [reform] has a lot to do with being first and not having the luxury of time that tax reform has had.” He also explained their idea for “postcard” tax filing—an idea that with such a simplified tax system, up to 96% of Americans could

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For more information on the tax reform plan, visit fairandsimple.gop.

State of theCities

Thursday, January 11, 2018 8 to 9:30 a.m. | Holiday Inn Fargo

Hear from our metro mayors on our cities’ growth, goals and priorities.

complete their taxes on a sheet the size of a postcard. “These 14 lines could provide everything the IRS would need to process [your return],” he said.

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

Your Role in Creating Change Wednesday, December 13 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Jess Almlie

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Creating positive changes in an organization cannot be accomplished by any one individual, no matter how much time and hard work that person dedicates to the effort. Instead, each and every employee plays an important, and necessary, part in leading and influencing change. This session will explore several change realities, each embedded with practical strategies every employee can use when changes either need to happen or are already happening in the organization.

REGISTRATION (includes lunch)

Chamber Members: $30 in advance | $35 at the door Non-Members: $40 in advance | $45 at the door Register at fmwfchamber.com or by calling 218.233.1100.

Kirsten Jensen of Next Action Digital joined us in October to talk about using social media to demonstrate culture and core values. She shared

Highlights

from last month

examples of other organizations to inspire attendees and offered easy ways to use these tools yourself.

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Communicating with Others: Finding Your Style

Announcing

Robyn Benincasa World Champion Adventure Racer, 2014 CNN Hero, Full-Time Firefighter, New York Times Bestselling Author, 3x Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker

“Why winners win” Tuesday, January 23, 2018

2:30 to 4 p.m. | Social 4 to 5 p.m. Delta by Marriott

REGISTRATION Chamber members: $45 in advance | $55 at the door Non-members: $60 in advance | $70 at the door

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Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, a world champion adventure racer, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full-time firefighter who advises organizations on building world-class teams of their own. She’s the founder and CEO of The 501c3 Project Athena Foundation, which helps survivors live an adventurous dream as part of their recovery. The proud owner of two metal bionic hips, Robyn definitely knows a thing or two

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about creating human synergy. For the last 20 years, she and her teammates have been competing at the front of the pack in the most unique and compelling classrooms on earth—the jungles of Borneo, the Himalayan peaks of Tibet, the rivers of Fiji, the rainforests of Ecuador and the desert of Namibia— studying the good, the bad, and the not-so-pretty in extreme teamwork and mastering the skills required to inspire a group of semi-exhausted people

through a seemingly endless series of checkpoints, in pursuit of a seemingly impossible goal, working against crazy deadlines, in constantly changing conditions and all in pursuit of a huge hairy audacious goal. Sounds a lot like your life as a business leader, right? Come hear her inspiring keynote address, “Why winners win” at our January session. Robyn’s speeches come highly recommended—and we’re excited to welcome her to town!

WOMEN CONNECT

Tuesday, November 28

3:30 to 5 p.m. | Social 5 to 6 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton & West Fargo Conference Center

Shoes of Life Tuesday, December 19

3:30 to 5 p.m. | Social 5 to 6 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton & West Fargo Conference Center

Jennifer M. N. Schillinger

Heather Ostrowski

Founder & CEO

Client Relations Manager

Strengths Advantage

Preference Employment Solutions

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We all have two sides to our social mask. The outside is filled with positive traits we project to the world, while the inside is filled with our quiet thoughts and concealed self. As women, we feel particular pressure to prove we “have it all together.” This constant stress is exhausting and leaves us hoping people do not see the mess and chaos bubbling beneath the surface. In a world where we are challenged to be authentic and vulnerable, how do we know what to share with those around us, and how do we honor the parts of ourselves we choose to keep from the world? Learn the theory behind the persona, explore the two sides of your unique social mask, and build understanding and appreciation at this session. Please consider bringing new toys or Christmas gifts to donate to FirstLink’s Giving Tree of Hope and Toys for Tots.

As we go through life, we wear many shoes—both literally and figuratively. Here, we’ll be given the opportunity to reflect on our own journey, both professionally and personally, to celebrate all we have accomplished and be encouraged in experiences we have yet to enjoy. Recognize your influence as a leader, discover your reasons and abilities to live with more intention, and prepare for obstacles you get to overcome! You don’t need to be a shoe-lover to enjoy this message, but you should have an interest in laughing, inspiring and exploring possibilities. Please consider bringing new socks to donate to the men staying at Dorothy Day House of Hospitality.

REGISTRATION

Chamber Members: $25 in advance | $30 at the door Non-Members: $35 in advance | $40 at the door Register at fmwfchamber.com or by calling 218.233.1100.

Highlights

from last month

The last two sessions of Women Connect were a two-part series. In September, Bethany Berkeley with Dale Carnegie and Chelsea Monda with Sundog shared how to identify your guiding principles.

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Then in October, Bethany was back with Kelly Krenzel with Hospice of the Red River Valley to talk about living authentically.

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Persona: The Role of Our Social Mask

Welcome to our newest

The Chamber is proud to introduce three new Community Builders in our Premier Partner program. These companies have made a commitment to improving the area by investing in our programs and events. You can find all our Community Builders in each issue of The Bridge.

Community Builders!

Dawson Insurance is over 100 years strong and proud to be a local, full-service insurance agency. They provide personal and business insurance, life and benefits, and surety services. Dawson Insurance believes successful businesses and strong communities come from establishing relationships, building trust and striving to do the best, for their clients and customers. dawsonins.com

Discovery Benefits provides administrative services for FSA, HRA,

HSA, and transportation as well as COBRA administration. discoverybenefits.com

Nodak Insurance Company, recognized as one of the top 50 property/

casualty companies in the nation by the The Ward Group, is a North Dakota-based company that has been proudly serving the state’s residents for more than 70 years. They’re the agents with answers. nodakins.com

Premier Partners

Making a Difference in Our Metro The Chamber draws on the diverse strengths and expertise of more than 2,100 public, private and non-profit member firms to advocate for a pro-business environment, educate the professional community and engage members in the pursuit of a prosperous region. Premier Partners are an elite group of businesses that recognize the importance of economic development efforts and make a significant commitment to the health of the region. Premier Partners give above and beyond their initial Chamber dues investment through sponsorship and marketing dollars to support the work we do.

Community Builders

Business Builders

Premier Partners fall into two levels: Community Builders and Business Builders. In return for this increased support, Premier Partners receive a unique set of privileges and benefits that enhance their business. From increased exposure to heightened networking, Premier Partners gain access to an extensive network of businesses and professionals. Through partnership with The Chamber and their fellow members, Premier Partners make a positive difference for our metro.

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If you have any questions on becoming a Premier Partner, contact Darren Dunlop at 218.359.0514 or email ddunlop@fmwfchamber.com.

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YEA!: YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY

Here we go again!

We are picking up right where we left off with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in the spring! Once again, we have 17 students full of fresh ideas and enthusiasm for the entrepreneurial adventure they are beginning. For us, it’s fun to see how unique each group of students is and the YEA! class of 2018 couldn’t be more different than the class of 2017. Last year’s class had just a few more boys than girls with a fairly even balance of middle and high school students. This year, we have a lot of girl power with 11 girls and a small, but mighty group of six boys. We also have a lot of upperclassmen, with over half of the students being in 11th and 12th grades. Most importantly, we have seven schools that have never been represented in YEA! enrolled in the program this year. Ben Franklin Middle School, Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Kindred Public School, Park Christian, Sheyenne High School, Woodrow Wilson and homeschool networks are all new to our academy. We’re thrilled to see that the word about YEA! is getting around and more students are choosing to participate in this unique program.

We kicked off the 2017-18 YEA! year last month with orientation and classes at the Concordia College Offutt School of Business. Chamber President and CEO, Craig Whitney, Stacey Tronson, VP-compliance officer from Cornerstone Bank and Ahmed Kamel, associate dean of the Offutt School of Business at Concordia College, were all on hand to celebrate the start of a new year. Students and their parents also got to hear from YEA! graduates Mukai Selekwa and Bridget McManamon.

Welcome back, Josh! The success of our local Young Entrepreneurs Academy is attributed to the volunteers who give their time and energy to helping our students. Josh Teigen, president and chief visionary of Protosthetics, has become a tremendous asset to our program throughout the last two years. We appreciate that he has agreed to serve as our YEA! instructor once again!

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YEA!: YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY

2017-18!

Now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for— meet the Young Entrepreneurs Academy class of 2017–18!

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Sheyenne High School

Fargo North High School

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Anna Hanson

Woodrow Wilson High School

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Homeschool

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Park Christian School

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Sheyenne High School

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West Fargo High School

Tyler Niemi

Oak Grove Lutheran School

Zoe Bundy

Discovery Middle School

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Fargo North High School

Oak Grove Lutheran School

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Jack Stoppleworth

Fargo North High School

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Welcome Class

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS We had a spooky good time at October’s Business After Hours at the Hilton Garden Inn. Thanks to Cable One Business for sponsoring!

Save the Date

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Thursday, December 7 | 4:30 to 7 p.m. Delta by Marriott Social Superstar

Congrats to Heather Ostrowski, Preference Employment Solutions, for winning the title of Social Superstar last month! See if you can be next month’s winner by posting to social media with hashtag #FMWFBAH.

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Don’t miss the biggest BAH of the year… not to mention that famous shrimp tree! Get in the holiday spirits at this membersonly event that you don’t want to miss. Booths are sold out, but attendee spots still remain

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Getting Schooled: Leadership Class Focuses on Education

For nearly a decade, the Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo class has partnered with Junior Achievement to teach hands-on, experiential lessons focused on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to students at Robert Asp and Madison Elementary Schools. Taking place on career day in the schools, our Leadership participants were able to interact with the next generation of the workforce. It was not only a great experience for the kids, but it was also impactful for our participants. The class also got to hear from Diane Solinger from the Jeremiah Program, who shared the exciting news from their organization. The Jeremiah Program is a non-profit that empowers single mothers often in poverty to further their own education, offering a childhood development center to their children and providing a safe haven for them to live. In Fargo, the program will have a brand-new building open in January 2018. Then, Sara Miller from Swanson Health Products shared about career and life “pivots” and building a body of work. We finished the day hearing proposals for this year’s Community Change Initiatives. Bethany Berkeley, Dale Carnegie, Aaron Buffington, Microsoft, Alexis Schermer, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Megan Surdo, TMI Hospitality, Maggie Aslakson, Rasmussen College, Laura Caroon, Concordia College, and Dan Cash, Midwest Radio, presented their ideas for projects and groups were decided. We can’t wait to see what each group is able to accomplish!

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Watch our Bridge next month for each of this year’s Community Change Initiatives.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK Cultural Event: Let’s Make Mugs

Whether you’re looking to make a coffee mug to help you battle the early mornings at the office or want to give grandma a handmade gift for Christmas, this event is for you! Join the YPN as we learn how to make mugs with Amber Parsons, an agent with New York Life and owner of Midwest Mud. She will walk us through the creative process from start to finish. All supplies included in the cost of the class.

New Member Social

Wednesday, November 15 | 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Kilstone Brewing, 764 34th Street North, Suite R, Fargo Free | Registration required

New to YPN or thinking about joining? Come to connect with new and current members, learn more about the program and how to get involved. We always make time to do some networking, so don’t forget your business cards. After, stick around for our monthly Off the Clock Social!

Off the Clock

Wednesday, November 15 | 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Kilstone Brewing, 764 34th Street North, Suite R, Fargo Free | No registration required

Join us for our November Off the Clock as we visit one of Fargo’s hidden gems, Kilstone Brewing! With unique brews and a unique location, this is one you won’t want to miss. As per usual, apps and networking are provided, but drinks are on your own.

Get Ready for the YPN Holiday Party

Join us for this festive and fun evening at the annual YPN Holiday Party! Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar with a signature YPN drink among many others, and the famous naughty or nice paddle game. This is our biggest bash of the year; don’t miss out! More details coming soon. Watch fmwfchamber.com and your Making Connections email for an announcement.

Highlights

from last month

In September, the YPN gathered at Fargo FITLIFE to learn all about wellness. Andrew Scott with Dakota Medical Foundation and Jenny Perkins with Fargo FITLIFE shared why this is important and easy ways to keep moving in an office.

Then in October we headed to Pub West in West Fargo for an Off the Clock. Thanks to everyone that attended!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“I started the company in 2005, along with my father, Ross Johnson. We started as an egress window contractor. After listening to homeowners, we wanted to be able to do more to help them. Eventually, we were approached by Basement Systems (and later Supportworks) and were welcomed to their international network of contractors. This gave us access to state-of-the-art basement, crawl space and foundation repair products. Being a single father, joining Basement Systems allowed me to get off the road and spend more time at home. Since then, Innovative Basement Systems has had the goal of providing unparalleled, excellent basement waterproofing, concrete lifting & leveling, foundation repair, egress and radon gas mitigation services, along with giving each & every customer a fantastic experience. We are redefining what the contractor experience is for homeowners.” —Keith Johnson, Owner

What makes your organization unique?

Our team. We take great pride in our team of active military personnel, veterans and non-veterans. I truly believe we have the most sincere and smartest people available in the industry.

Are there any initiatives you’re focusing on right now?

We are in the process of rebranding the company along with an increased focus to employ more veterans. As a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business, we want to help the brave individuals who have served our great country; it’s our small way of welcoming them home and into our innovative family.

What do you like best about doing business here?

It’s home. What better feeling than coming home—we live by that. Wet basements, bad foundations—they all cause stress and we want to take that stress away.

What is one thing you most want others to know about you? Bottom line is that we offer the best engineered and warrantied products and services, paired with unrivaled, smart, caring industry professionals. Our team will go above and beyond what is expected.

What do you like most about being a member of The Chamber? The level of credibility it brings.

Fast Facts

Total employees: 101 Year founded: 2005 Location: Fargo, ND and Pine City, MN (soon moving to Rush City, MN) Want to see your business here?

We are looking for small businesses in current good standing with The Chamber that have a unique offering, interesting history or are just doing something spectacular. Tell us who you think deserves to be featured! Fill out the form at bit.ly/BridgeMS to suggest a business, or email ahofland@fmwfchamber.com.

The only National Radon Defense certified radon gas mitigation contractor in North Dakota. 2016 Winner of the Customer Satisfaction Award, Pulse of the City. FMWFCHAMBER.COM · 25

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MEMBER

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Take your health plan further with Sanford Health Plan. Let the team at Sanford Health Plan help you navigate the ins and outs of health insurance for your business. Through both focused and broad network designs, we provide access to all major health systems in North Dakota. Our small and large employer plans give you access to: • COBRA administration included at no cost • Video visit benefits at $0 cost for members* • Savings on dental, vision and hearing services* • Monthly $20 fitness reimbursements for employees • HRA, HSA, FSA services • Local service every step of the way

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We welcome the following businesses who have invested by joining The Chamber. Complete Nutrition completenutrition.com Health ‑ Nutrition Complete Nutrition is a high‑quality nutritional supplement retail store whose mission is to create safe and effective weight management, sports nutrition, fitness and general health programs to help customers look better, feel better and perform better. Dakota Highlights Commercial Cleaning, LLC dakotahighlights.com Janitorial Services ‑ Home & Office Dakota Highlights Commercial Cleaning provides professional, specialized and detailed commercial, janitorial and office cleaning services to the Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo area. Their high standards, extraordinary attention to details, customer‑focused culture and professionalism are what set them apart from others. Dakota Timber Company dakotatimberco.com Building Materials ‑ Supplies Dakota Timber Company is the region’s largest sawmill and millwork manufacturing facility that specializes in 100% reclaimed and recycled wood building materials. From DIYers to large scale contractors, they have the production capacity, knowledge and lumber supply to fulfill your project’s needs. Family HealthCare‑South Fargo famhealthcare.org Health Care Services Family HealthCare is a comprehensive, primary care clinic that provides excellent medical and dental care to anyone and everyone who needs it, regardless of age, nationality or ability to pay. Fancy Paws Pet Salon Inc. fancypaws.dog Pet Supplies & Services Fancy Paws Pet Salon provides the finest pet grooming facilities in the Fargo metro. Image is everything. Fancy Paws has the grooming techniques and accessories that will make your pet SHINE. Grazies Italian Grill graziesfargo.com Restaurants Buon giorno! Welcome to Grazies! Grazies menu philosophy is simple; use the best ingredients, make it from scratch, stay true to the Italian spirit. By holding true to these principles, Grazies is able to treat their guests to a dining experience that resembles the classic, family style Italian cuisine you’d find in the Italian neighborhoods of New York and Chicago. Grotberg Electric Inc. grotbergelectric.com Contractors ‑ Electrical Grotberg Electric takes pride in the relationships they build by bringing together the power, the technology and the experience to fit all of your commercial, residential and industrial electrical needs. Home Away from Home hafhfacility.com Pet Supplies & Services Home Away from Home offers boarding/daycare services for your dog or cat. The owner is a certified veterinary technician so they also offer medical boarding if your pet requires medication. Krabbenhoft Real Estate Team fmhomesearch.com Real Estate The Krabbenhoft team is a serviced oriented group of individuals that have come together to form a real estate team. They have retired law enforcement officers, retired military and former nurses. The team has served their community in the past careers and now they serve the community through real estate.

NEW MEMBERS

Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership‑Moorhead lakesandprairies.net Social Services Lakes & Prairies CAP works to eliminate poverty, empower families and engage communities by providing a hand up, not a hand out to those in need in our community. Northland Vapor Company northlandvapor.com Retail ‑ Stores/Ecommerce Northland Vapor Company was started by two brothers in efforts to help smokers quit. The eldest brother quit and their father quit using electronic cigarettes. ProSource askprosource.com Employment Services Prosource was founded with a simple desire to do things better; better candidates, streamlined communication and stronger relationships. Their services include direct placement, contract placement and contract‑to‑hire. Retirement Resource ND retirementresourcend.com Insurance ‑ Investments ‑ Employee Benefits Veronica Redfield provides custom tailored investment strategies to meet short and long‑term needs. The goal at Retirement Resource is to help their clients realize their financial goals by offering creative solutions through education and transparency. Their financial plan is always tailored to you. Schiele Enterprises Inc. goschiele.com Moving ‑ Storage Schiele Enterprises has more than 50 years of experience offering full‑service moving and storage service to the local community and national. They provide local and residential, business and office. Tax Pros CPA Advisors taxprosnd.com Accounting ‑ Accounting Services Tax Pros CPA Advisors is the perfect place for anyone to get advice on all things financial. They take pride in being an accounting firm that can adapt to unique situations. They provide tax, accounting, consulting, payroll and many other services. The Teehive 877.450.4483 Screen Printing The Teehive provides custom apparel for any organization, business, event or occasion. They start with a template created by their expert designers or work directly with them while they make your perfectly customized design. Their staff will work you through pricing, product and design options and production timelines. Visiting Angels 701.261.2304 Home Care Services Visiting Angels is a non-medical in home care service. They provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, errands, shopping, housekeeping, meal prep and companionship. Their motto is “We care every day in every way.”

We encourage all members to conduct business with each other. When you do, Let them know you learned of their business through The Chamber! Want to find all our members? Search our online directory at fmwfchamber.com. FMWFCHAMBER.COM · 27

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MEMBER NEWS: COMPANIES For the fourth consecutive year, DFC Consultants has made the list of 50 Best Places to Work in the northern Plains, as listed in the September issue of Prairie Business. Earlier this year, employees across the region nominated companies by submitting an anonymous employee-satisfaction survey, and Prairie Business used the survey results in selecting the 50 Best. Not only was DFC Consultants listed as a Best Place to Work by Prairie Business; they were also listed in Inc’s Best Workplaces for 2017. DFC Consultants was also named a finalist for the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics. The Torch Awards recognize worthy companies that strive to go above and beyond in their dealings with customers, employees, vendors and their community. DFC Consultants is the only finalist from North Dakota. Edward Jones was ranked the No. 3 Best Workplace for Women—highest in the financial-services industry—by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine. The list of 100 companies considered more than 400,000 anonymous employee surveys from hundreds of businesses in all sectors of the economy. The ranking gauged women’s assessment of their organizations’ culture, leadership, fairness and other elements essential for a great workplace. Edward Jones recently launched a firmwide network for female financial advisors in a pledge to bring more women to the financial advisor role. The network, called WINGS—or Women’s Initiative for New Growth Strategies—offers tools, mentorship resources and coaching designed to strengthen and advance female career trajectories at the firm. Marco announced that it has purchased Koestner Office Products, Inc., a copier/printer company based in Jefferson City, Missouri. This is the 17th acquisition the company has completed over the past three years. In addition to Jefferson City, they have three other locations in Missouri.

Do you know…

Park Co. Realtors was named a ‘Top 1,000 Power Broker Firm’ by RISMedia. Out of over 8,000 brokerages, Park Co. Realtors was ranked #582 in transactions and #669 in volume for 2016 in the nation.

After attending the Profile Convention in Sioux Falls, the FM market for Profile by Sanford took home five awards. The Fargo store took home top revenue, Moorhead took home highest weight loss, the FM market took top market, Nicole Burner (FM market) won employee of the year, and Ali Gludt (West Fargo) won manager of the year. Record Keepers has achieved AAA Certification status with the National Association for Information Destruction for the tenth consecutive year. To achieve this status, a company must undergo an audit of the security measures of its facility, employee screening and training, insurance coverage, transport vehicles and internal processes and procedures. Record Keepers’ certification is for paper records destruction, computer hard drive destruction, non-paper media destruction, and custodial records storage.

Want to see your news here? Email your announcement to thebridge@fmwfchamber.com.

your benefits of being a Chamber member?

We offer certificates of origin for all members! If you’ve got goods to ship internationally, only a chamber can produce the forms you need to clear customs.

To learn more, call 218.233.1100 or visit fmwfchamber.com.

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MEMBER NEWS: PEOPLE The following individuals have been hired or promoted. Please help us welcome each of them in their new roles!

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Alex Boone, Software Team Lead Matt Bruns, Software Team Lead Alison Driscoll, IP Analyst Mike Hoffman, Software Team Lead Kyle Johnson, Manufacturing Assembler Damith Rozairo, Test Engineer Tessa Skare, Manufacturing Assembler Kevin Teigen, Key Account Executive

BOONE

BRUNS

DRISCOLL

HOFFMAN

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties

JOHNSON

ROZAIRO

SKARE

TEIGEN

Meagan Bauer, Realtor® Therese Goe, Realtor®

Beyond Realty

Jeanne Wurzbacher, REALTOR®

Choice Financial

Eddie Sheeley, VP Business and VIP Banker, Fargo Market

BAUER

GOE

WURZBACHER

SHEELEY

STEELE

ANDVIK

ARFAIE

BARRETT

BENSON

RENSCHLER

UPTON

SMITH

ANDERSON

CAHOY

GERTZ

HOUTZ

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Delton Steele (U.S. Bank), ND Chair

Essentia Health

Vicki Andvik, Physician Assistant, 32nd Ave Clinic Dr. Sahand Arfaie, Critical Care Physician Dr. Erin Barrett, Optometrist, 7 Day Clinics Dr. Terry Benson, Hospitalist Dr. Robert Renschler, Podiatrist, 52nd Ave Clinic James Upton, Nurse Practitioner, 32nd Ave Clinic

First International Bank & Trust

Danielle Smith, Learning & Development Lending Instructor

FBS - Creators of Flexmls

Bernardo Anderson, Web Developer Kari Cahoy, Technical Support Rob Gertz, Technical Support Justin Houtz, Web Developer

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MEMBER NEWS: PEOPLE Jack Chivers Realty

Steve Wilson, Sales Agent

Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest Karen Berntson, District Director of North Dakota WILSON

BERNTSON

NICHOLSON

Midwest Nest Magazine

BAUER

Tracy Nicholson, Editor

Network Center, Inc.

KOLFAGE

BOLSTAD

NEVLAND

TODD

Pete Bauer, Support Specialist Jeff Bolstad, Support Team Lead Joe Kolfage, Support Specialist Amber Nevland, AP/AR Specialist Sean Todd, VP of Services

North Dakota Autism Center

Zachary Bowe, Behavior Support Advance Trainer Chasity Stanczyk, Behavior Technician

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Susie Carlson, Sales Manager

North Dakota State College of Science

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STANCZYK

CARLSON

SCHUBERT

NDSU Research and Technology Park Emily Schubert, Communications and Program Coordinator

North Dakota Safety Council

Malinda Weninger, Accounting Assistant

Ohnstad Twichell, P.C.

WENINGER

BOEDDEKER

KNUTSON

MOLBERT

Brent Boeddeker, Associate Attorney Joy Knutson, Director of Human Resources and Administration Elle Molbert, Associate Attorney

Sanford Health

ABOU ZAHR

AL MALULI

KANCHUSTAMBHAM

KIELEY

Abdallah Abou Zahr, M.D., Hematology Hayan Al Maluli, M.D., Cardiology Venkatkiran Kanchustambham, M.D., Pulmonology Frederick Kieley, M.D., Pediatric Hospitalist Jason Lehr, D.O., Anesthesiology Alok Saurav, M.D., Interventional Cardiology Rebecca Schreier, D.O., Pediatric Hospitalist

Send your employee announcements to thebridge@fmwfchamber.com, and we’ll feature you here in an upcoming month! Free, and for members only. LEHR

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MEMBER NEWS: PEOPLE Smart Business Solutions Emily Heck, Office Manager

Spotlight Media

Larissa Kunde, Business Operations Assistant

Town and Country Credit Union

Carrie Lick, Financial Services Officer and Branch Manager Elizabeth Schulz, VP Retail Manager, Fargo market

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Western State Bank

Tammy Hongess, Universal Banker Jill Mattson, Cash Management Officer M

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OTHER NEWS Kim Brust and Stephannie Stiel with the Conmy Feste Law Firm were selected to the 2017 Great Plains Super Lawyers list. In addition, Mara Brust was named to the 2017 Rising Stars list. Michael Thomas with the Conmy Feste Law Firm was selected for inclusion in the 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions law. He was further recognized as the 2018 Fargo Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year.” First International Bank & Trust announced Joe Sumers as a FIB&T licensed appraiser. Sumers has been with FIB&T nearly nine years and was named appraisal department manager in 2016. Matthew Isley, an engineer at KLJ, earned his professional engineering (PE) license in Montana.

At the 2017 Convention of the Dakotas, Ben Schroeder, Park Co. Realtors, was inducted as the incoming 2018 State President, North Dakota Association of REALTORS. Kevin Fisher of Park Co. Realtors represented the Fargo Moorhead Area Association of Realtors as a candidate for the North Dakota Area Association of Realtors Realtor of the Year. Darcy Pope-Fuchs, president of Payroll Express, Inc. was recently elected President of the Professional Administrative Co-Employers (PACE). Darcy served as Vice President of PACE for the past two years and was on the Board of Directors prior to that. Steve Asche, a wealth advisor with Thrivent Financial, has earned membership in the elite 2017 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Court of the Table. Asche qualified for this honor based on his outstanding client service, ethical conduct and professional knowledge in 2016.

How to submit for this section Want to see your company’s news here? We run employee announcements from all our member businesses in the region—free of charge! Just email thebridge@fmwfchamber.com, or fill out the form at bit.ly/FMWFNews, and we’ll publish it in the next available edition of The Bridge. All we need is the individual’s name, title, company and a headshot if you have one. We run new hires, promotions, board appointments, national awards and certifications. We reserve the right to edit submissions for space and run announcements at our discretion. Note: All news is run two months from the month of submission.

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CELEBRATIONS

BNG Team Groundbreaking 3285 47th Street South, Fargo bngteam.com

Face It TOGETHER Fargo-Moorhead Grand opening 1650 45th Street South, Suite 122, Fargo faceitfargomoorhead.org

Home Away From Home Grand opening 5390 51st Avenue South, Fargo hafhfacility.com

Moorhead Area Public Schools Grand opening of Dorothy Dodds Elementary 4400 24th Avenue South, Moorhead moorheadschools.org 34 THE BRIDGE · NOVEMBER 2017

If you would like more information on ribbon cuttings, visit fmwfchamber.com or call Mickayla at 218.233.1100.

Edgewood Vista & Village 10-year anniversary 4420 37th Avenue South, Fargo edgewoodseniorliving.com

Fancy Paws Pet Salon Inc. Relocation 5390 51st Avenue South, Fargo fancypaws.dog

Minnesota Public Radio 50-year anniversary 1118 Eighth Street South, Moorhead mpr.org

Muscatell Subaru Grand opening 2911 11th Street South, Moorhead muscatellsubaru.com

CELEBRATIONS: September Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

Roers Companies

Rose Creek Golf Course

Grand opening of U32 Apartments 1151 32nd Avenue North, Fargo u32apartment

USI Insurance Services LLC Relocation 2575 41st Street South, Suite 2, Fargo usi.com

Wayne Saar

Billy Nustad

Congratulations to Billy Nustad of Bell Bank for being named the Wayne Saar Ambassador of the Year! This award is given annually and recognizes exemplified volunteerism through committee involvement, attendance and professionalism. The ambassador of the year is nominated by fellow ambassadors in honor of a stellar member of the ambassadors group, Wayne Saar. Chamber ambassadors play a crucial role in the community, welcoming new businesses and celebrating the successes of our members. The ambassadors, who serve as the public relations arm of the organization, are the most visible committee at The Chamber, participating in a number of ribbon-cutting and ground-breaking ceremonies each year.

Remodel 1500 East Rose Creek Parkway South, Fargo fargoparks.com

Valley Mortgage Grand opening 3315 45th Street South, Suite 200, Fargo valleymortgageinc.com

Thank You, Veterans! On behalf of our more than 250 Honor Star members and 2,100 Chamber members, we would like to thank all who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces. We remember their sacrifice and commitment to our country on Veteran’s Day, November 11.

MILITARY AFFAIRS PROGRAM SPONSORS

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