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In today's edition:
Your 2023 Legislative Review
One of our cornerstones at The Chamber is?Public Policy and Advocacy, and our team works diligently to shape and support policies that drive our region's economic growth, but also promote and protect the needs of our business community.
This?2023 Legislative Review?draws attention to the results of The Chamber's top priorities in Minnesota and North Dakota, along with the corresponding voting record of our local legislators. We publish this review to increase accountability and awareness of our elected officials' votes on the issues most important to our business community, and to show appreciation for those who were aligned on so many critical issues.
"Through our collective voice and active engagement with leaders and policymakers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Washington, D.C., we have continued to make our regional presence felt while advocating for legislation that fosters an environment conducive to business growth, innovation and prosperity."
- Shannon Full , President & CEO, The Chamber
- Peter Stenehjem , 2022-2023 Chamber Board Chair, First International Bank & Trust
Thank you to all of our members for investing in this critical work and for being highly engaged with us. We are proud to continue being a strong voice for our business community when it comes to policies in our region.
The Midwest Cybersecurity & Tech Summit is THIS MONTH
Midwest Cybersecurity & Technology Summit
Thursday, Aug. 17 | 8 to 11 a.m.
Delta by Marriott Fargo + Livestream | 1635 42nd St S, Fargo
Attention leaders, managers, business professionals and tech enthusiasts! Take advantage of this crucial upcoming Midwest Summit, where groundbreaking insights and thought-provoking discussions take center stage to shape our mindsets, businesses and the future of technology and security.
The opportunities and threats related to technology are rapidly evolving and now is the time for our Chamber members to learn more about the latest intelligence, collaborate and be prepared. You're falling behind if your business isn't staying ahead of the trends and emerging tech.
This Summit will cover topics, industries and takeaways that will resonate and impact all attendees and viewers. You can expect three major keynote presentations and an expert panel discussion on various topics. As always, our audience members will interact with our speakers through live Q&A during the sessions.
A preview of speakers from across the region and country:
How Sarah transformed her outlook on life
Sarah is the founder of Soul Space Work, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping humans and businesses align their souls in their work and life.
Over the last decade,? Sarah Smith Warren ?has been "living the human experience." While Sarah has encountered many of life's great firsts, like buying her first home and starting a photography business - She has also had to endure the unimaginable, with failed pregnancies and the loss of her son, Boyd. Sarah has become an advocate for humans in life and work and found Soul Space Work to provide a space for exploration, compassion, humanity, empowerment and support.
Now, she wants to teach you how to make a space in your business or team for humans living their?own?human experience.
Read about Sarah's journey finding color in a world of grey in her most recent blog,?The Most Important Gift I've Ever Given or Received.
Join us at?August Women Connect, where Sarah will teach you how to implement a new leadership model that puts people first through mentorship, collaboration and more.
Women Connect: Building a New Leadership Model
Tuesday, August 22 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Avalon Events Center + livestream
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Captain Andrew Frobig to return to Eggs & Issues next month
Eggs & Issues: Rebuilding Lives and Strengthening Communities
We are proud to announce that?Captain Andy Frobig, Jail Administrator at the Cass County Sheriff's Office, will once again join us on the Eggs & Issues stage to discuss behavioral health as it relates to incarceration.?Captain Andrew Frobig has worked in Corrections for over two decades. He has served with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office since 2004, and he was appointed as the Jail Administrator in 2014.?Frobig was a speaker at The Chamber's 2019 Eggs and Issues event titled,?Incarceration and rehabilitation: A look inside the criminal justice system.
Behavioral health and incarceration challenges affect individuals of all ages and walks of life throughout our community.?These challenges often lead to other barriers and struggles, such as?employment, housing, relationships, community engagement, etc.
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Join us for this crucial?conversation as we unpack?the many facets that affect our community’s ability to successfully?support and rebuild the lives of?individuals in the FMWF area.?
Are there Young Professionals in your workplace?
Next week, Aug. 7-11, is?Young Professionals Week! This dynamic week is jam-packed with events, experiences, socials and exclusive opportunities for all of the emerging professionals in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This only happens once a year, so don’t miss your chance to experience YP week in our community and make this summer one to remember.
Events include:
Aug 7:?Mystery Connect Lunch?| 11:30 a.m.
Aug 7:?Business Tour at Suite Shots?| 4 p.m.
Aug 7:?Off the Clock at Suite Shots?| 5:15 p.m.
Aug 8:?Morning Buzz?| 7:30 a.m.
Aug 9:?Lattes with Leaders?- Pat Traynor?| 7:30 a.m.
Aug 9:?Mystery Connect Lunch?| 11:30 a.m.
Aug 9:?Leveling Up: Resumes, LinkedIn and Interview Skills?| 4 p.m.
Aug 10:?Ice Cream Social with Eventide?| 1 p.m.
Aug 10:?RedHawks Game?| 7 p.m.
Aug 11:?Morning Buzz in Broadway Square?| 7:30 a.m.
Aug 11:?Ice Cream Social at Moorhead DQ?| 12:30 p.m.
Lumen Vision : A unique approach to vision therapy
Meet your 2023 ChamberChoice Emerging Business of the Year winner!
Lumen Vision was founded in 2020 by Dr. Ryan Capouch , Fellowship-Certified Pediatric and Vision Therapy Optometrist.
Previously, Dr. Capouch trained in family practice and pediatric optometry and found his passion for developmental optometry, a branch of eye care that treats school-aged children, athletes and brain injury patients. His desire to help patients meet their potential, alongside the increasing demand for his unique approach to vision therapy, led to the creation of Lumen Vision.
This small but mighty business has nine full-time employees who put in great work, performing an average of exams, glasses sold and vision therapy at a rate within the.....Read more
Featured Celebration
DABBERT CUSTOM HOMES, LLC Groundbreaking
Tuesday, August 8 | 4 p.m.
4849 4th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Upcoming Chamber Events
Signature events in italics
YPN: YP Week?- August 7-11
Midwest Cybersecurity & Tech Summit?- August 17
Women Connect:?Building a New Leadership Model?- August 22
POC:?Discuss, Connect & Reflect?- Aug 31
Business After Hours?- Sept. 21
Women Connect?Celebration?- Sept. 26
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