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WELCOME to The Chamber
We are glad you are exploring opportunities to heighten your engagement and impact in your Chamber and community and invite you to dive into an area or opportunity that speaks to you. Our goal is to provide opportunities for you to actively enhance your career and connections, engage with the community in meaningful ways and elevate your impact in your own circles and organizations, as well as on a regional scale. The Chamber is a catalyst for growth and prosperity. We promote and protect business, inspire individuals, cultivate communities and influence action. The more our members get plugged into efforts and initiatives, the more we can accomplish together. The Chamber Foundation strengthens the FMWF regional workforce ecosystem by activating community partners to engage in innovative approaches to solving our region’s pressing issues. We concentrate on workforce and talent, including: Acclimation, Development and Retention, along with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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ELEVATE Your Impact
Getting hands-on and involved in our community will give you the power to create a ripple effect of positive impact and change that will inspire and empower yourself and others.
AGRIBUSINESS COMMITTEE Contact: Cale Dunwoody, Director of Public Policy cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com An extension of our public policy efforts, the Agribusiness committee serves as a collective voice of businesses and leaders representing agriculture as a key industry in the Red River Valley, advocating at all levels of government and spreading awareness of its impact throughout the region. • Over 60 individuals led by a chair and vice chair • Chair and vice chair serve 2 years • Meets quarterly
CHAMBER CHALLENGE GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE Contact: Nicolette Bresnahan, Vice President of Events and Programs nbresnahan@fmwfchamber.com This committee is for those who have a love of the golf game. This event is a Chamber member favorite, and we are always looking for fun and new ideas to make it better year after year. If you enjoy golf, this committee is for you. • Up to 6 committee members • Coordination of golf tournament logistics – i.e. food, games, prizes • Monthly Meetings from March until the event date • Understanding of golf required • Must be available to volunteer the day of the event 4 | Member Access and Engagement Opportunities
HONOR STAR PROGRAM Contact: Cale Dunwoody, Director of Public Policy cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com The Chamber’s Honor Star Program is a long-standing business community-led initiative, focused on fostering and strengthening community support for our military, service members and their families. Every year, hundreds of businesses throughout the community come together through the Honor Star Program to support the FMWF Chamber’s military affairs efforts through monetary contributions. These investments, coupled with additional public and private funds, are strategically used to provide support for community and military-based organizations, events and activities. These initiatives promote military friendliness, recognition and appreciation; bolster support for local military units, personnel and families; and enhance the critical missions of regional military units.
LEADERSHIP FMWF COMMITTEE Contact: Setareh Campion, Director of Programs scampion@fmwfchamber.com The three Leadership FMWF committees work to engage and elevate leaders in our community. The three committees focus on new applicants, current participants and program alumni. • LFMWF Session Planning Committee • LFMWF Alumni Engagement Committee • LFMWF Recruitment and Awareness Committee
MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Contact: Cale Dunwoody, Director of Public Policy cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com To recognize our courageous military members, the committee plans activities to raise awareness in the community for the work that they do and to provide opportunities for the community to thank them for their outstanding accomplishments. The committee also works to promote public policies that advance our region’s military units. • 70 members led by a chair and vice chair • Chair and vice chair serve 2 years • Meets 3rd Thursday every other month Member Access and Engagement Opportunities | 5
MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT COMMITTEE Contact: Peighten Watson, Director of Events pwatson@fmwfchamber.com Be a part of this meaningful event by joining the planning committee. Help with coordinating event logistics and bring new and fun ideas on how to make this event memorable for the military families. • Up to 6 committee members • No military experience needed • No formal time commitment
PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR COMMITTEES Contact: Veera Khalil, Integration Strategist vkhalil@fmwfchamber.com Being a part of Professionals of Color (POC) will empower you to grow a valuable and dependable local network by attending educational and professional development programming, social events and service opportunities to help find integration and belonging in the local business and non-business communities. 5 different committees to be a part of! • POC Steering Committee • POC Social Media and Marketing Committee • POC Programming and Events Committee • POC Member Engagement Committee • POC Member Recruitment Committee
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PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE Contact: Cale Dunwoody, Director of Public Policy cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com This committee is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the business climate by advancing sound policies and a stable regulatory environment for the business community to thrive. • Over 70 individuals led by a chair and vice chair • Meets 2nd Thursday of each month • Chair and vice chair serve 2 years
WOMEN CONNECT COMMITTEE Contact: Brin Braathen, Director of Programs bbrathen@fmwfchamber.com This committee is tasked with planning relevant, high-quality content and events to help the FMWF community grow both personally and professionally. • 10 professional women led by a chair and vice chair • Meets 1st Tuesday every month • Monthly events are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month
YPN COMMITTEES Contact: Brin Braathen, Director of Programs bbrathen@fmwfchamber.com A community influenced by young professionals is a community that attracts and retains them. The more informed, involved and connected our young professionals are, the more vibrant and dynamic our community becomes. This growing network is home to the leaders and influencers of tomorrow; start building your future and making an impact today. 6 different committees to be a part of! • YPN Marketing Committee • YPN Social Committee • YPN Professional Development Committee • YPN Member Recruitment Committee • YPN Member Engagement Committee • YPN Corporate Cup Committee Member Access and Engagement Opportunities | 7
ENGAGE With Your Community
Proactively engaging with your Chamber and community can unlock a wealth of diverse perspectives, unique partnerships and relationships, and countless opportunities for growth and collaboration.
COMMUNITY CONCIERGE Contact: Donna Heck, Concierge Strategist dheck@fmwfchamber.com The Community Concierge Program welcomes newcomers and their families to the region by introducing them to all the reasons locals love and call the region our home. Community representatives, as well as Foundation staff, guide individuals in entry-level positions, up to seniorlevel executives, whether they are deciding to move here or are already making the transition.
EGGS & ISSUES #FMWFEGGS Contact: Cale Dunwoody, Director of Public Policy cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com Monthly sessions that convene industry leaders and influential public figures for crucial conversations regarding the challenges and opportunities that face our region and metro. This is where community members and leaders can become truly engaged with the people, conversations and solutions that will propel our community into the future.
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MEMBER RELATIONS AMBASSADORS Contact: Stacia Sytsma, Engagement Support Specialist ssytsma@fmwfchamber.com The Member Relations Ambassadors are a group of 12+ individuals from our business community who assist The Chamber with welcoming new members. They do this by meeting with our members one on one and helping guide them through their first 2 years of membership. Our Member Relations Ambassadors inform, encourage and support our members in any capacity they can.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AMBASSADORS Contact: Stacia Sytsma, Engagement Support Specialist ssytsma@fmwfchamber.com The Public Relations Ambassadors are a group of 65+ individuals from the business community who help celebrate the success of our Chamber members. These occasions include groundbreakings, relocations, remodels/expansions, grand openings and/or milestone anniversaries with Chamber-led Ribbon Cuttings
SIGNATURE EVENTS Contact: Nicolette Bresnahan, Vice President of Events and Programs nbresnahan@fmwfchamber.com In addition to our monthly programs, The Chamber also hosts several signature events throughout the year. These events draw big names and even bigger crowds, and are focused on a range of key topics centered around the interests of our members and the metro business community. These dynamic experiences engage and educate our members while providing unparalleled networking opportunities. • Annual Celebration • Business After Hours • Chamber Challenge Golf Outing • ChamberChoice Awards • Corporate Cup
• Military Appreciation Night • Midwest Summit event series • State of the Cities • Voices of Vision • Women Connect Celebration Member Access and Engagement Opportunities | 9
ENHANCE Your Career and Connections
By constantly seeking opportunities to enhance your skills, broaden your horizons and push beyond your comfort zone, you can unlock professional possibilities and connections to pave the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career.
IGNITE Contact: Curtis Sullivan, Vice President of Workforce and Culture csullivan@fmwfchamber.com or the Ignite team at ignite@fmwfchamber.com Ignite is the FMWF Chamber Foundation’s workforce initiative that drives success for the region’s business community. Using multiple componoents, including the Regional Workforce Training System, the Ignite FMWF portal (ignitefmwf.com), EDventures and the Community Concierge Program, Ignite aims to cultivate a talented workforce that fuels our economy now and in the future. All programs and initiatives focus on attraction, acclimation, development and retention, which are proven strategies that have strengthened and grown many communities across the U.S. Get involved and engaged with our workforce and talent efforts today!
LEADERSHIP FMWF #FMWFLEADERSHIP Contact: Setareh Campion, Director of Programs scampion@fmwfchamber.com Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo (LFMWF) is a 10-month program centered on cultivating 40 leaders each year through community and leadership exploration. The program is designed to expose existing and emerging community leaders to the issues that face our region while simultaneously strengthening skills though professional development, civic engagement and the observation of leadership in its application and practices. 10 | Member Access and Engagement Opportunities
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COUNCIL Contact: Veera Khalil, Integration Strategist vkhalil@fmwfchamber.com The Chamber is committed to building a community that is open, diverse and inclusive to all. Acclimating and integrating our community members are key for our region to unlock talent, resources and business opportunities needed to succeed in a global competition for talent. This is a premier networking opportunity for local BIPOC community members to become empowered with resources and tools to engage, develop and connect in a multitude of professional contexts.
WOMEN CONNECT #FMWFWC Contact: Brin Braathen, Director of Programs bbrathen@fmwfchamber.com Monthly sessions that bring women together in a unique, courageous forum that will build connections, provide a space to be brave and explore what leadership means both personally and professionally.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK #FMWFYPN Contact: Brin Braathen, Director of Programs bbrathen@fmwfchamber.com A community influenced by young professionals is a community that attracts and retains them. Core to the Young Professionals Network’s mission is the belief that the more informed, involved and networked young professionals are, the more positive influence they will have on the FMWF community.
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