April Bridge by The FMWF Chamber of Commerce

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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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He’s back! For another year, James Cunningham entertains our ChamberChoice Awards audience.

ChamberChoice Awards Meet the 2017 candidates

Call for Presenters! Applications open in May

YEA! Update Details of our second “Shark Tank” event

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Member Spotlights Element Hotel & MinnKota Recycling

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 7 8 9 10 13 14 17 20 24 25 30 31

Eggs & Issues Event Calendar Military Affairs Meet the Volunteers Women Connect Business Training Leadership FMWF Young Professionals Network Last Month in Photos Member News New Members Ribbon Cuttings

AD INDEX Back 16 29 29 30 16 11 22 16 22 29 31 8 22 19 19 16

Bank of the West Blue Cross Blue Shield ND Boulger Funeral Home Cole Papers, Inc. Consolidated Communications Dabbert Custom Homes Dakota Carrier Network Dawson Insurance First International Bank & Trust Heritage Homes Indigo Signworks J&M Printing Knight Printing Network Center, Inc. Pro Resources Starion Bank Warner and Company

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Judd Graham Chair Steve Swiontek Chair Elect Mark Nisbet Treasurer Jon Riewer Immediate Past Chair Peggy Kennedy Member at Large Beverley Adams Ann Christenson Bernie Dardis Tom Dawson Kyle Dorow Mike Dragosavich Jodi Duncan Jenni Huotari Doug Restemayer Joanna Slominski Jeff Volk Craig Whitney

Bremer Bank Gate City Bank Xcel Energy Eventide Senior Living Communities Minnesota State Community & Technical College Sanford Health TMI Hospitality Indigo Signworks Dawson Insurance Essentia Health Spotlight Media Inc. Flint Group Eide Bailly D-S Beverages, Inc. Mortenson Construction Moore Engineering, Inc. The Chamber

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Brian Ingulsrud American Crystal Sugar Agribusiness Erica Johnsrud Ronald McDonald House Ambassador Member Relations Patty Mastel Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Ambassador Public Relations Angie Ryan Dynamic Communities Business Training Megan Stoner Marco Leadership FMWF Brian Shawn Midco Military Affairs Marshal Albright Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. Public Affairs Amanda Carlson State Farm Insurance Young Professionals Network Jodi Heilman Coach My Brand Women Connect

We’re excited to debut new program logos! LEADERSHIP FMWF

Starting in April, you may notice a new set of logos for some of The Chamber’s events and programs. Business Training, Eggs & Issues, Leadership, Women Connect and the Young Professionals Network all recently received a new look. These new logos are designed to mimic the main Chamber logo, but now gives each program a specific color and unique identity. Soon you’ll see them on all of our materials, including the website, social media and at events. The idea behind the change is to strengthen The Chamber’s overall look and brand as we evolve as an organization. We’ve got some other exciting things in the works, and we feel that new and distinct program logos are an important part of this work. We hope you like them, and stay tuned for what is still yet to come!

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BUSINESS TRAINING

EGGS & ISSUES

WOMEN CONNECT

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

a note FROM THE

PRESIDENT

Looking at Legislation The legislative season has been interesting to say the least. Through our public affairs efforts, we have been keeping a close eye on what the Minnesota and North Dakota legislative bodies are working on. In North Dakota, revenue shortcomings are dictating the conversation. With major belt tightening underway, it seems everyone is feeling the effects. However there are certain areas that seem to be seeing devastating cuts. We are fortunate to have a strong higher education system in the North Dakota portion of the Red River Valley. North Dakota State University and North Dakota State College of Science are not only an integral part of the future of our workforce, but they are also some of the top regional employers. They are facing nearly 20% and 24%, respectively, budget reductions. This extreme of a cut causes organizations to not just tighten the belt but make decisions that may take years to recover from. The Chamber stands by our higher education institutions and

we our dedicated to supporting them far into the future. Minnesota is facing a different set of money issues as they evaluate priorities when it comes to their close to $1.4 billion surplus. Tax cuts for residents and business owners are a top priority with lawmakers. The historic Sunday liquor sales legislation was passed and will take effect on July 2, 2017. Another important piece of legislation, the REAL ID bill ended up failing in the Senate. Currently, Minnesota IDs will not be federally recognized and Minnesota residents will not be able to use them to board an airplane as soon as 2018. This is a hindrance to all Minnesotans. We are thankful to Representative Ben Lien, who voted in support of this bill and we hope this may be revisited before it is too late.

brief overview of the U.S. Chamber’s priorities in working with Congress members. Dedicated to regulatory reform, the U.S. Chamber has been urging congress members to streamline agency rulemaking and make it a more transparent and efficient process. We are thankful for the work they do advocating for business on the federal level. As we do every legislative year, we look forward to hosting our legislative wrap ups for Minnesota and North Dakota. I hope to see you there!

On March 15, we were able to host Ron Eidshaug, vice president of Congressional and public affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a meeting. He was able to share a

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Awards Luncheon

Friday, May 19 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. Ramada Plaza & Suites

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#ChamberChoice17 It is with immense pride that we announce the following as candidates for the 2017 ChamberChoice Awards. Congratulations to all on this achievement! Be sure to vote for the People’s Choice Award online May 1 through May 10, and we hope to see you at the luncheon to find out who takes home the honors in each category.

Young Professionals Best Place to Work

Small Business of the Year

ByteSpeed Choice Financial Cognosante Cornerstone Bank FBS Heritage Homes Intelligent InSites Laney’s Inc. Midco Foundation Mortenson Construction Office Sign Company Park Co. Realtors S&S Promotional Group Inc. Spotlight Media Starion Bank Western State Bank

AE2S Appareo Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties BNG Team Bolton & Menk Border States Electric Essentia Health Great North Insurance Services Hatch Realty Heat Transfer Warehouse O’Keeffe, O’Brien, Lyson & Foss Office Sign Company Onsharp Sundog Interactive Unseen Western State Bank

Dabbert Custom Homes Dakota Carrier Network DFC Consultants, Ltd. GoodBulb Livewire Matt’s Automotive Service Center Mojo Fit Studios Moorhead Dairy Queen O’Keeffe, O’Brien, Lyson & Foss Prairie Winds Veterinary Center

Not-For-Profit of the Year

Small Not-For-Profit of the the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year

Access of the Red River Valley, Inc. Great Plains Food Bank The Vocational Training Center, Inc.

Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND Chapter Emergency Food Pantry, Inc. FM Area Foundation Homeward Animal Shelter Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Legacy Children’s Foundation Matthew’s Voice Project Rebuilding Together Fargo Moorhead Area Inc. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley Unseen Youthworks

Business of the Year

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Brady Nash - BNG Team Dan Hurder - Great Plains Hospitality Erik Hatch - Hatch Realty Jill Berg - Spherion Staffing Josh Teigen - Protosthetics Michele Kang - Cognosante Nick Killoran - Great North Insurance Ryan Fritz - Office Sign Company Tyrone Leslie - Heritage Homes & Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties Zac Paulson - TrueIT

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EGGS & ISSUES Behold the Bakken! A Look at ND’s Oil Market

North Dakota Legislative Wrap-up

Tuesday, April 4

Tuesday, May 2

7:30 to 9 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott

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7:30 to 9 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott

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The oil industry has become the largest part of North Dakota’s economy and contributes the greatest share of the state’s tax revenue. Its future affects investment, employment and public sector projects across the state. Where is it today and where is it going? Despite the downturn, there are many positive things happening in the Bakken. Current employment still exceeds 50,000 workers and some entities expect North Dakota production to grow to over 2 million barrels per day. Technology and communities are evolving, making the Bakken a better place to live and do business.

The 80 days of the North Dakota 65th Legislative Session has been nothing short of interesting. Budgetary times were uncertain, leaving many North Dakota citizens concerned. Our state has seen tremendous growth over the years as sales and use tax boomed with oil production and an influx of residents, but as markets change so too have the revenue dollars. Please join us to hear from legislators their thoughts of the session and what they hope to see moving forward.

Please join us to hear from Kathleen Neset, president of Neset Consulting Service, Inc., as she shares some of the newest technology being used in the Bakken that could have great impact on future development. Rob Lindberg, director and founder of Bakken Backers, will also join us to provide a clear view of what is happening in the Bakken and how its future will impact jobs and the state economy.

REGISTRATION (includes breakfast)

Chamber Members: $30 in advance | $35 at the door Non-Members: $40 in advance | $45 at the door

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To find all of the upcoming Chamber and community events, visit fmwfchamber.com or call 218.233.1100

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: APRIL 2017 Eggs & Issues: Behold the Bakken! A Look at ND’s Oil Market

Tuesday, April 4 | 7:30 to 9 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead

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Women Connect: Created for Kindness

Tuesday, April 25 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sanctuary Events Center

EGGS & ISSUES RECAP ‘Engagement’ Key to Addressing Opioid Epidemic March’s Eggs & Issues tackled a tough topic: the opioid and addiction crisis in the community. Panelists from the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Addiction gathered to share their expert perspective and offer ideas for solutions. Panelists included Jessica Woitzel, Solid Comfort; Darrin Tonsfeldt, The Village Business Institute; Chris Myers, U.S. Attorney for the State of North Dakota; and Mary Beth Traynor. WDAY’s Kevin Wallevand moderated. Providing opening comments was Fargo City Commissioner John Strand, who shared some eye-opening statistics and background of the commission, whose core purpose is to “take back what addiction is stealing from us.”

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How can business leaders in the community help? ‘Engagement’ was a key word echoed by many on the panel. “Engaging with your employees, with your bosses, with their families.” Employee assistance programs (EAPs) play a key role in engaging and offering early interventions. “Employers can have a big impact on the well-being of employees, and employees need to be aware of the services available to them,” Tonsfeldt said. Solid Comfort is an example of an area employer that gives opportunities to those with a criminal or addiction background. Woitzel has seen great success from it, as individuals coming to them with that background have something to prove.

Traynor then shared her own heartbreaking story of the loss of her son, Matthew, who struggled with addiction for over 10 years and offered an inside look at how addiction can affect an entire family. Before a round of questions and comments from the audience, West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern provided a few closing remarks: “We are in this together. We will work together, and we will win this battle.”

Homes for Our Troops

MILITARY AFFAIRS The Chamber’s Military Affairs committee was honored to present a $5,000 donation to Homes for Our Troops, a veteran’s organization that is working with ISR Homes and Home Builders Care of Fargo Moorhead Foundation to build a new home for a local serviceman using funds from our Honor Star Program. Retired Master Sergeant Eric Marts was injured while serving in Iraq, causing him to have a traumatic brain injury and eventually resulting in complete blindness. He currently is living in a home that is not accessible for his needs. The new home will have features such as voice activated controls, a security system and a threshold shower with safety railings. Wider doors and hallways will also better accommodate Marts and his guide dog. Thanks to the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead for their work on the project!

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Happy Hooligans Recognize Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award Winners The North Dakota Air National Guard, known as the “Happy Hooligans” recognized the organization’s top non-commissioned officers and unit members of the year March 4, during its 2016 Outstanding Airman of Year banquet. Fifteen Airmen were nominated for the award based on their military and civic service throughout 2016. Three winners walked away with the titles of Outstanding Airman of the Year, Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. The official award presentation followed, honoring the three Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners:

• Outstanding Airman of the Year: Airman First Class Ashley Laine

• Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Staff Sgt. Dylan Lorenzen

• Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Master Merri Jo ‘MJ’ Filloon

U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H Lipp/Released

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VOLUNTEER Q & A Learn more about some of our dedicated committee members. These are just two of the many people who help us do all that we do. We thank them for their support and service.

LARRY OLSON President, Talent Productions Public Relations Ambassador

PATTY MASTEL

Finance Director, FM Area Foundation Chair, Public Relations Ambassadors

What do you do when you’re not working? I enjoy cooking and entertaining. I love live music and concerts. My husband and I have an empty nest, but we love spending time with our kids, their spouses, and of course our three grandkids. I love tropical vacations and fun road trips, and of course spending time with my friends. What is best about living and working in Fargo Moorhead West Fargo? The kindness of our community. I tend to take it for granted because I’m used to it, but when I travel to other parts of the country I notice the difference. What do you like most about being involved with The Chamber? Definitely all of the new businesses we as Ambassadors have the opportunity to visit and learn about. But my favorite is when an entrepreneur is having a grand opening. It is so exciting to see someone realize their dream of opening a business doing something they are passionate about. What is one thing you would like other people to know about your committee? Everybody takes their role seriously and does their best to support our business members by showing up at their celebrations! Our attendance and participation rate cannot be beat! What is the best professional advice you have ever received? I used to work for a very wise physician who told me that there is no such thing as an administrative emergency, the only true emergencies are medical.

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What do you do when you’re not working? I enjoy spending family time with my wife Toshiko, our 5-year old daughter Serenity and our foster children. We especially like outdoor activities at parks or at our farm sledding, hiking, swimming and boating. I also like to cook, do carpentry and read for personal development. For 13 years, I volunteered as a chapel usher at Eventide and I am also a 20-gallon blood donor. What is best about living and working in the metro? I am thankful to be part of a caring community whose members have a heritage of family values that strive to enrich and enhance the lives of others. What do you like most about being involved with The Chamber? Being a “cheerleader” for The Chamber, its members and their organizations. It’s with The Chamber’s leadership and member involvement that our community continues to grow and thrive, faster and better. I have been an ambassador for 12 years and was named Ambassador of the Year in 2010. What is one thing you would like other people to know about your committee? It is a wonderful networking and public speaking opportunity (if you wish to emcee a ribbon cutting) where you can learn new information about our community organizations and share that information with others. What is the best professional advice you have ever received? Everyone is created as a unique embodiment and endowed with an inner voice. Spend time to discover and develop your uniqueness. Listen to your inner voice for guidance and to find your purpose. Use introspection to stay on or correct your course. Sometimes an avocation will turn into a vocation. When your best unique qualities are fully utilized in your chosen vocation, you will receive the greatest happiness. When you can combine a career with a heart of caring and living for the sake of others, you can find joy that is even more lasting.

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Chamber Challenge Golf Wednesday, July 12 | 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Share Your Expertise at Business Training or Women Connect in 2017-18 Applications open on May 1 and close May 31. Questions? Contact Bobbi Jo at 218.359.0525 or brehder@fmwfchamber.com.

Do you have expertise that other businesses need to hear? Want to make valuable connections and build credibility? Speaking at a Chamber event is a great way to do just that. Any employee of a Chamber member business is invited to submit a proposal. If you’re interested, please apply! 12 THE BRIDGE ·APRIL 2017

WOMEN CONNECT Created for Kindness

#FMWFWC

The Art of Building and Maintaining Authentic Relationships

Tuesday, April 25 PHILLIPS

3:30 to 5 p.m. Sanctuary Events Center

What if there really were a secret to happiness well within our grasp? Perhaps there is! We often think of kindness as something that flows from our surplus: our extra time, extra energy or extra resources, leaving us to ask how we can possibly give to others when we don’t have enough for ourselves.

Tuesday, May 23 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sanctuary Events Center

In this presentation, Nicole Phillips explores the chain reaction that happens within our bodies when we lead with kindness. While it seems like it should be entirely altruistic, study after study proves that the greatest benefits of kindness are actually in store for the giver. We were created to be kind, but it’s awfully hard to find our stride in life when we refuse to step into our eternal purpose. At this session, you’ll learn that there is indeed much you can do to create light in a dark world while adding great joy to your own life. Phillips is a champion for using kindness to overcome all of life’s difficulties, including her own battle with breast cancer. She spreads the message of the healing power of kindness through her public speaking and weekly column, “Kindness is Contagious,” which runs in newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.

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Building strong relationships takes an investment of time, mutual respect and genuine interest. Building positive workplace relationships is vital for career success and is very rewarding personally. Relationships can positively or negatively affect your satisfaction with your job and your ability to advance in your organization. An authentic relationship is based on respect and mutual trust. In the workplace, these qualities are essential for effective teamwork and collaboration. Come to this session to hear from Tonya Stende, president of Dale Carnegie Business Group of North Dakota and North West Minnesota, and Kristi Huber, president, United Way of Cass-Clay, and learn how to keep your interactions with others impactful, intentional and engaging.

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.

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BUSINESS TRAINING Winning with Interns Wednesday, May 10 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn

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Re-Recruiting Your Top Performers Wednesday, April 12

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ramada Plaza & Suites - soon to be Delta by Marriott We all know the importance of recruiting talented new employees to fill open positions in our organizations. But shouldn’t top-performing current employees get equal attention? Maybe it’s time your organization seriously considers a “re-recruitment” strategy. This is more than a focus on workplace culture or an occasional employee survey; it is a strategic process that keeps your best employees engaged and challenged so they stay at your organization. At this session, we will hear from a panel of area employers that already have effective re-recruitment practices and policies in place. We’ll learn what makes each of their strategies work, and help you identify an action plan that will succeed in your business. Panelists include Barb Belcher, vice president of human resources, YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties; Dawn Lahlum, president, Park Co. Realtors; Amber Unser, director of HR for Tecton and Integrity; and Rhonda Young, HR manager, Hornbacher’s. This training qualifies you for 2 CPE credits for the ND CPA Society.

Has your company considered hiring interns but you don’t know where to start? Have you used interns, but the experience was less than ideal? Do you have a successful internship program and would like to hear what other companies are doing? Current statistics indicate that nearly 75% of internships result in an offer for a full-time permanent position. Increasing the number of successful internships in the region is likely to have a positive impact on the number of local college and university students staying in the area after graduation. For employers looking for the best college-educated employees, an internship program may be the best way to build a pipeline of talented, young professionals. Businesses will be able to tap into the top creative talent with cuttingedge skills. Companies that develop a process to effectively manage interns also get more value from their program and do a better job of converting interns into full-time employees. At this training, a panel of professionals whose companies have successful internship programs will discuss: • Why their internship programs have been successful • Best practices for working with interns and what not to do • Tips to effectively manage interns • Advice for businesses that have struggled with internship programs or those that have never had interns Also hear from career development professionals from these local college and universities!

REGISTRATION (lunch included)

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.

PROGRAM SPONSORS

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TREAT YOUR TEAM

Seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. | $17 per person Treat your staff to lunch at the annual Treat Your Team Luncheon on Administrative Professionals Day. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Seating is limited, so register early or call 218.233.1100.

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Our Community’s Hidden Gems

The Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo participants hit the town last month for a tour of a few of our community’s hidden gems. Starting at the Fargo Jet Center, the class was not only able to see the inner workings of the facility, but were also able to gain a better understanding of Weather Modification, Inc’s mission and their positive impact that goes far beyond our region. After a delicious lunch served by the volunteers of the Sons of Norway (did we mention it was pie day?), we trekked across the river to Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Planetarium. Without having to even enter orbit, we took a trip to the moon and to the newly discovered TRAPPIST-1 system. Once we got back to planet earth, we headed over to the Red River S.W.A.T. facility where SWAT Commander, Lt. William Ahlfeldt, shared with the class just how important his team is to the residence of Fargo and the surrounding area. Once we wrapped up a quick tour of the armored vehicles and training space, we ventured to our final destination, the recently opened Bergseth Bros. Co. 2015 Leadership program graduate and general manager, Keith Bergseth, gave us a guided tour of the state of the art facility and shared with us the behind-the-scenes world of distribution.

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Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo (LFMWF) is a 10-month program centered on cultivating 40 leaders each year through community exploration and leadership development. The program is designed to expose existing and emerging community leaders to the issues that face our region while simultaneously strengthening skills through professional development and civic engagement. LFMWF strives to provide a broad experience to participants by covering topics like education, the non-profit landscape, city planning, innovation, entrepreneurship, communication, leadership skill development, legislative issues and much more. Our graduates have gained the skills and the in-depth understanding needed to be successful business and community leaders.

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March was a big month for our Young Entrepreneurs Academy students as they spent countless hours preparing for their five-minute pitches and were finally able to tell the public about their business ideas at the Shark Tank Investor Panel. We look forward to sharing more about this event and our Saunders Scholars winner in the May Bridge!

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The Young Entrepreneurs Academy teaches 11-18 year olds the skills they need to start and run their own successful business. If you liked what you saw at the Shark Tank Investor Panel and know a student who would excel in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, please encourage him or her to apply to be in the 2017-18 YEA! class! Applications can be found at fmwfchamber.com/YEA. You can also nominate a student by contacting Katie Ralston at kralston@fmwfchamber.com or 218.359.0511.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK New Member Social Wednesday, April 19 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo

Free | Registration Required

Off the Clock Wednesday, April 19 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo

Free | No Registration Required

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Thursday, April 27 3:30 to 5 p.m. NDSU Research & Tech Park $25 | Registration Required

Volunteer Opportunity Pitch, Hit and Run Saturday, April 29 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Centennial Park,

2600 15th Avenue North, Moorhead

Registration Required

Calling All Volunteers!

New to YPN? Thinking about joining YPN? Then this event is for you. Connect with new and current members, learn more about the program and all the ways that you can be 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!

Your taxes are turned in, so come and celebrate your contribution to Uncle Sam with YPN! Join other young professionals at one of Fargo’s newest hotspots, the Front Street Taproom, where they have a commitment to support local small business with 30 craft beers that are all brewed in Minnesota and North Dakota. Complimentary appetizers will be provided but drinks are on your own.

In today’s fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, each of us is searching for effective tools that can help us to manage, adapt, and strike out ahead of the pack. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing your EQ via four, core EQ skills that enable you to achieve your fullest potential. At this event, Sara Madsen, collaboration specialist with Border States Electric, will walk us through your results and how to flex your skills to be successful in today’s workforce.

For the sixth year running, the YPN is hosting Pitch, Hit and Run, a free event that provides boys and girls the opportunity to work on skills in pitching, hitting and running through competitions, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help register, run competitions and assist where needed. For more information, visit www.mlb.com/ phr and to sign up to volunteer, contact Sam at 218.359.0529 or sgust@fmwfchamber.com.

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Not competing but still want in on the action at Corporate Cup on May 25? Get the best seats in the house by volunteering! Not only will you get prime spots for spectating, but all volunteers also receive a free T-shirt, and extra points are awarded to competing teams that send volunteers. To join the fun, contact Sam at sgust@fmwfchamber.com or call 218.233.1100.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Element by Westin Fargo is an eco-friendly hotel that opened in West Fargo in March 2015. Learn a little more about what makes this hotel so special from its Director of Sales Morgan D. Hanson.

What makes your organization unique?

Element by Westin Fargo is a specialty select brand, but we pride ourselves on providing our guests with an experience that makes them leave feeling as though they’ve stayed at a full-service luxury hotel. Our environment is relaxing, fresh, clean and bright, and our guests often comment on how refreshed they feel after their stay. We also encourage our guests to be active and healthy during their stay and provide them with a 24-hour state of the art fitness center, bikes to borrow and a saline pool with a lap lane. Also, we give our guests a healthy start to their mornings with healthy breakfast options including fresh fruit smoothies, hard boiled eggs, yogurt and fruit - all complimentary! The design of our property is quite unique with the ecofriendly focus. Recycled materials have been thoughtfully used whenever possible in the design of the hotel and recycling receptacles can be found throughout the property.

Are there any initiatives you’re focusing on now?

Sustainability is a large part of our everyday ongoing initiative to be environmentally conscious and friendly. Glass dishes and cutlery, cleaning products, recycling receptacles etc., have all been carefully chosen to provide a truly green experience for our guests.

What do you like best about doing business in Fargo Moorhead West Fargo?

The support from the local businesses is amazing! It’s great to see how interested and involved the community is in helping new businesses to thrive. Our guests are always impressed with the amount of local dining and shopping options that Fargo has, and we’re excited to recommend local shops and restaurants to them.

What’s your best business tip?

Never underestimate the power of excellent customer service.

Fast Facts Total employees: 39 Year founded: 2015 Office locations: 1 Leadership: Kyle Newman, Owner/General Manager; Geralyn Lang, Assistant General Manager; Morgan Hanson, Director of Sales; Stephanie Gardner, Director of Operations Company awards/certifications: We have received Trip Advisor’s Platinum Green Leader Award and the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, as well as Hotels.com Gold Award. FMWFCHAMBER.COM · 21

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TRUST It’s a bond. The tie that binds us all together in mutual support, sharing the risks and rewards. It’s what defines a community. It’s an unwritten, unspoken pledge to help each other in times of need. We all seek it. We all need it. We’re honored to have been entrusted to serve this community for 100 years. Contact us at dawsonins.com. 22 THE BRIDGE ·APRIL 2017

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Please share more about what your organization does.

MinnKota EnviroServices, Inc. operates under three registered trade names. MinnKota Recycling operates public redemption centers and a sorting/ production facility to sort, package and market recyclables. MinnKota Secured Document Destruction is a National Association of Information Destruction, AAA certified plant and mobile provider for document and hard drive destruction. Recovered Material Management provides marketing and brokerage services to government and recycling organizations in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. MinnKota EnviroServices, Inc. was incorporated in December 2007. The business was founded in 1975 as part of Beverage Wholesalers, Inc.’s effort to recycle aluminum cans. It expanded to multiple commercial and residential material recycling in 1989 and document destruction in 1998. MinnKota’s corporate office and processing plant is located in Fargo, with public redemption centers in Fargo, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes and Grand Forks.

What makes your organization unique? MinnKota is not a solid waste collector or processor. All of our facilities and services are focused on reducing recyclables being lost to a landfill. In 2016, MinnKota Recycling shipped over 62 million pounds of recyclable material to mills across the U.S. to be used in the making of new products.

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

The conversion of Fargo and Moorhead residential recycling collection programs to single stream, comingled recyclables, from the current source separated collection. We are working closely with the Recycling and Solid Waste Departments of both cities for transition later in 2017. Comingling of recyclables at the residential curb presents many new challenges for sorting and marketing of recyclables for eventual reuse.

What is one thing you most want others to know about you?

We help registered charities and other non-profit organizations raise donations by accepting recyclable materials on their behalf. Simply notify the attendant at any of our redemption center locations that you would like to donate the value of your recyclables to any one of the 200 registered organizations. We have paid out over $100,000 the past five years to local organizations.

What do you like most about being a member of The Chamber?

The ability to attend and participate in many Chamber events during the year such as Voices of Vision, State of the Cities, Economic Outlook Forum and Eggs & Issues.

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LAST MONTH IN PHOTOS Women Connect Next Action Digital’s Kirsten Jensen, has years of social media experience, which sure showed as she shared her very best tips at Women Connect in February. This month looked at “hacks” and apps that can save time or money, or simply add a little fun to your daily routine.

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Eggs & Issues

Business Training

Eggs & Issues tackled a tough topic in March. An expert panel gathered to discuss the community’s opioid crisis and what we can do as businesses and community members. Thanks to all for sharing their stories, asking questions and showing up to learn more.

Business Training last month had three sessions in one day! Eric Newell and Briana Scearcy of Stoneridge Software donned their chef hats to show us how you can mix up the right ingredients for a great work culture recipe. Down the hall Barry Gish, Traction Planning, talked leadership tips, while Miguel Danielson and Patrick Dixon, Danielson Legal, shared an overview of IP law for businesses.

MEMBER NEWS: COMPANIES Bethany Retirement Living has been awarded 10 Customer Experience Awards from Pinnacle Quality Insight. Qualifying for the awards displays a continued dedication to providing best in class senior health care services.

Gate City Bank was honored to be recognized as a Champion of Affordable Housing by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA). NDHFA’s lender awards are based on promotion of NDHFA’s homeownership programs and participation in locally sponsored affordable • The Skilled Nursing facility at Bethany on 42nd was recognized housing projects and events. In 2016, Gate City Bank in two categories: Cleanliness, and Safety and Security. originated 173 loans equaling more than $29 million. Gate • The Skilled Nursing facility at Bethany on University received City Bank has received this award a total of 11 times. awards in three categories: Quality of Food, Laundry Service, and Communication from Facility. • The Gables Senior Living at Bethany on 42nd was honored in one category: Response to Problems. • The Towers Assisted Living and Basic Care at Bethany on University was recognized in four categories: Overall Satisfaction, Quality of Food, Dining Service, and Communication from Facility.

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN) has recognized I-35W Mobile LIDAR Survey for engineering excellence in their annual awards program. It was awarded for the unique survey and mapping techniques utilized throughout the duration of the project. KLJ and Continental Mapping worked together to perform ground survey at night, which allowed traffic to remain unimpeded. The survey data will be utilized for future projects that aim to enhance transportation in Minneapolis.

Capital Credit Union received the 2016 Director’s Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s North Dakota District Office. The credit union has received this award seven times since 2009, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the growth and expansion of small businesses in communities across the state. Park Co. Realtors has received the 2016 Silver Star Award from Cartus, a global relocation company. This is the first Mayor Tim Mahoney announced that the City of Fargo has time Park Co. Realtors has received the award and puts been selected to participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ them in an elite category of brokers around the globe. What Work Cities (WWC) initiative – one of the largestThe Silver Star is awarded to brokerages who meet a wide ever national philanthropic efforts. In this effort, Fargo is variety of key performance goals set by Cartus each year. collaborating with WWC on improving open data practices to make municipal data more accessible to residents Record Keepers has achieved Privacy + certified status and the community, and on engaging residents around with PRISM International, the global trade association government priorities and services. These efforts will allow for information management companies. Privacy + is a members of the public to learn quickly about the City of voluntary certification which demonstrates a company’s Fargo’s work and ultimately collaborate with city leaders to commitment to protecting the privacy of information make government work better. entrusted to them by their clients. Record Keepers joins a list of less than 40 records storage companies nationwide Dakota Medical Foundation presented six groups and one to achieve this certification, and is the only such company in individual with Star Awards. The Star Award honors people North Dakota to achieve it. or organizations who demonstrate exemplary leadership in impacting health and quality of life in our region. Town & Country Credit Union has been named a Champion of Affordable Housing by the North Dakota • The family of Shannon Fettes-Farha • Cullen Children’s Foundation • Gate City Bank • Fargo Scheels All Sports • The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation • Elizabeth Bossart Mathison • Dr. E.P. Wenz

Housing Finance Agency. This is the third year that Town & Country Credit Union has received this award. The Champions of Affordable Housing awardees are selected based on market penetration and loan production, special programs used, their portfolio performance and loan quality. FMWFCHAMBER.COM · 25

MEMBER NEWS: PEOPLE AAA’s Auto Club Group

Lindsey McMillan, Travel Sales Representative

AARP North Dakota

Wendy Hogue, Senior Operations Associate

Absolute Marketing Group

Dave Overland, Marketing Advisor Chelsy Strauss, Client Relations Intern Henry Van Liew, Client Relations Intern Mara Zinda, Client Relations Intern

McMILLIAN

HOGUE

OVERLAND

STRAUSS

VAN LIEW

ZINDA

BAHR

BOIT

JOHNSON

OLSON

ROBSON

ROY

SCZEPANSKI

SEVIK

VEITCH

VOSGERAU

FILLMORE

GOLL

McCONNELL

SEITZ

Aldevron

Samantha Bahr, Laboratory Technician Sabrina Boit, Biomanufacturing Operator Terry Johnson, Packaging and Shipping Specialist Andrea Olson, Quality Assurance Manager Amanda Robson, Quality Assurance Document Coordinator Dhritikshama Roy, Quality Control Analyst Thomas Sczepanski, Biomanufacturing Operator Brandon Sevik, Material Handler/Receiver Makenzie Veitch, Quality Assurance Specialist Dennis Vosgerau, Validation Engineer

Appareo Systems

Megan Fillmore, Accounting Associate Jusu Goll, Quality Inspection Technician Brandon Johnson, Warehouse Associate Wayne McConnell, Media Producer Chis Meyer, Territory Manager David Seitz, Warehouse Associate James Stark, Receiving Inspection Clerk

Bell Bank

Breanna Hamdan, Personal Banking Officer Jade Witty, Personal Banking Officer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties Maureen Engel, Realtor®

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MEMBER NEWS: PEOPLE Victoria Theisen, Realtor®

Beyond Realty

THEISEN

BREIDENBACH

Scott Breidenbach, Owner Jason Carrier, REALTOR® Melissa Evenson, REALTOR® Kristi Hardy, Owner Todd Kadrmas, REALTOR® Hollie Kietzer, REALTOR® Melissa Mozley, REALTOR® Katie Nordick, Director of Culture Gloria Palm Connor, Owner Jodi Tollefson, Owner

EVENSON

CARRIER

Bremer Insurance Connie Gunderson, Commercial Quality Manager HARDY

KADRMAS

KIETZER

MOZLEY

Choice Financial

Matthew Beneke, Client Account Manager

Dakota Carrier Network

Lisa Fisher, Sales Support Specialist Kelly Markert, Sales Support Specialist

Dawson Insurance NORDICK

GUNDERSON

TOLLEFSON

CONNOR

Ethan Reinertson, IT Support Technician

FBS, Creators of Flexmls

Tami McDonald, GIS Technician Jillian Walechka, Service Support

Gate City Bank

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MARKERT

WALECHKA

McDONALD

JOSSART

KOOIKER

LICK

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Megan Erovick, Vice President Nick Geraghty, Mortgage Loan Officer Matthew Jossart, Assistant Vice President Evan Kooiker, Vice President Carrie Lick, Vice President Sean Sullivan, Assistant Vice President

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MEMBER NEWS: PEOPLE Great Plains Food Bank

Joe Elsberry, SNAP Outreach Coordinator

KLJ

John Glesne, Engineer

Lightowler Johnson Associates (LJA) Don Evenson, Hospitality Development

ELSBERRY

GLESNE

EVENSON

KRIEG

ROTHSCHILLER

COOK

WEAR

CHRISTIANSEN

SODERHOLM

HOFER

MOEN

Network Center, Inc.

Jake Krieg, Account Executive Jenn Rothschiller, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Ohnstad Twichell Law Firm Andrew D. Cook, Shareholder Sarah M. Wear, Shareholder

Onsharp

Trevor Christiansen, Business Development Representative Anna Soderholm, Marketing Coordinator

Park Co. Realtors

Devon Hofer, REALTOR®

SALLBERG

Sanford Health

Steffany Moen, M.D., Neonatology

Serenity Assisted Living

Rebecca Sallberg, Assistant Administrator

Spectrum Marketing Services

Doreen Thorson, Sales and Marketing Consultant

TMI Hospitality

THORSON

HICKS

ARVIG

WILLIAMS

WILSON

BERGEE

Brian Hicks, Chief Operating Officer

Time Communications Ashley Arvig, Director

Valley Premier Bank

Dan Bergee, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer Teresa Kuhn, Executive Vice President and Sr. Investment Officer

Volt Workforce Solutions

Sarah Williams, Branch Coordinator Paula Wilson, Recruiter

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OTHER NEWS

Jared J Maher, an agent for New York Life in Fargo, has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table for 2016, demonstrating his superior professional knowledge, experience and client service. Jessica Westgard Larson of the Dakotas Business Center of Principal Financial Group®, has earned membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table in addition to qualifying for the company’s Leaders Edge Premier Club.

MEMBER NEWS: PEOPLE Wells Fargo Bank Stacey J. Ackerman, Regional Managing Director

ACKERMAN

BOZOVSKY

KOENDERS

OIE

Zerr Berg Architects & Gehrtz Construction Services McKenzy Olson, Marketing Director

Sheila Bozovsky, Vice President/Loan Documentation Manager Kim Koenders, Business Banking AssistantTeam Lead Becca Oie, Human Resource Coordinator Sue Olson, In-House Real Estate Processing –Team Lead

Western State Bank

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BOARD APPOINTMENTS

The following companies have recently elected the following individuals to first terms on their Board of Directors.

Dakota Medical Foundation Dr. Barbra Brookshire Julene Brown, R.N. Ben Meland

FirstLink

Marit Haman, promoted to Board Chair Jocelyn Hovland, External Chair Julie Huggins, Internal Chair Jocelyn Hovland Christine Club Dean Haaland Jessica Maack Sheena Sando

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead Scott Persoon, Camrud-Foss Concrete Construction

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NEW MEMBERS Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo cobaltmedicaldevelopment.com Health Care Services Cobalt transforms physical rehabilitation by providing a stateof-the-art facility, robotics and a workshop where trained health care professionals can use their skills to get patients back into the community. Fargo Center for Dermatology fargoderm.com Health Care Services Fargo Center for Dermatology is owned by board certified dermatologist Dr. Rachel Ness who specializes in medical, laser, cosmetic, surgical dermatology and skin cancers. Heartland Hearing Professionals PLLC heartlandhearingprofessionals.com Medical ‑ Hearing Aids Heartland Hearing Professionals provides exceptional care for the hearing impaired and those suffering with tinnitus. They take time educating patients and working together to find the best solution for each individual to make hearing and their life more enjoyable.

The VIP Room eatatvip.com Caterers The VIP Room is a lunch cafe with a rotational menu open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are also a full-service catering company that caters all types of events, big or small. VISIONBank visionbanks.com Financial Institutions VISIONBank was founded on a very simple and decisive way of doing business – “Getting it Done” in every aspect by providing the best in banking products and services while delivering responsively and finishing well. Werner Electric Supply wernerelectric.com Electric Equipment ‑ Supplies Werner Electric Supply is a full line electrical wholesale distribution company. They are the preferred Siemens distributor in North Dakota and western Minnesota.

InfoNERO ‑ Staffing & Consulting infonero.com Employment Services infoNERO is a quickly expanding staffing and consulting firm specializing in IT, engineering and health care located in Fargo and Minneapolis.

The Chamber encourages all members to conduct business with each other. Those listed recently have made an important investment in their businesses and their professional careers by joining The Chamber. Please consider them for your personal and professional needs. When you do, let them know you learned of their business through The Chamber!

Legacy Children’s Foundation legacychildrensfoundation.com Education ‑ Training Legacy Children’s Foundation (LCF) is in the business of educating children. They are a free after‑school resource for low‑income teens who desire to improve their education and provide service to others!

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Longhorn Steakhouse longhornsteakhouse.com Restaurants Longhorn Steakhouse specializes in fresh never frozen steak, chicken and fish grilled just the way you like it; served in a warm and friendly atmosphere by an attentive staff. Matthew’s Voice Project matthewsvoiceproject.com Social Services Matthew’s Voice Project (MVP) is an effort to assist students in our public schools that are identified as experiencing homelessness. Much of MVP’s focus is on unaccompanied youth, providing them with the support and encouragement they need to complete high school. Office Depot officedepot.com Office Equipment & Supplies Office Depot has a team of specialists ready to create professional‑quality printing and marketing tools that’ll help your business stand out, including presentations, brochures, business cards, promotional products and much more. Their team will help you get it all done on time. 30 THE BRIDGE ·APRIL 2017

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CELEBRATIONS: February Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings are led by the Public Relations Ambassadors, a group of dedicated volunteers who help Chamber members celebrate their business accomplishments. If you would like more information on ribbon cuttings, visit fmwfchamber.com or call Mickayla at 218.233.1100.

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NEW YEAR, NEW NEEDS! J & M Printing wishes you a prosperous and productive 2017. Thank you to our loyal customers for your continued trust in us. We’ve been in business for over 50 years and couldn’t do it without you. Call us for all your printing, mailing, promotional item needs and more!

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