The Chamber

As one of the largest chambers in both Minnesota and North Dakota, representing nearly 2,000 members, 109,000 member employees, and the greater community, we understand the importance and power of public policy and advocacy work. Our goals are to actively engage with public officials and advocate for sound business policies on your behalf, ensuring that Fargo Moorhead West Fargo is the best place to do business. “Advocating for sound business policy” can sound daunting, but don’t let that intimidate you! It really means speaking up and telling your story. Public officials want to hear from business leaders, employees, volunteers, students, you name it. It is crucial that they hear real-world stories of the impact particular policy is making on the lives of their constituents. When we speak as a collective voice through an association like our Chamber, we can do more together and move the needle for positive change. Our Public Policy committee does just this. The committee acts as The Chamber’s advocacy arm, working to advance sound public policy and promote a stable regulatory environment for our business community to thrive. They do this by speaking their voice at meetings, sharing their thoughts directly with public officials and recommending our board take stances on a variety of issues. Recently, the committee has recommended stances on a variety of issues including policy relating to taxes, higher education, regulations and more. Once our Board of Directors takes a stance regarding an issue, we take action on that issue by educating and advocating. We know that a strong business climate is essential for economic growth and prosperity as a region, so we speak out on the issues that are critical to our members.

2022–23 COMMITTEE CHAIR Tim Flakoll, Tri-College University

CHAMBER STAFF SUPPORT

Katherine Grindberg, Executive Vice President Cale Dunwoody, Director of Public Policy

For more information about this committee, email Cale at cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com.