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Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce (FMWF Chamber)
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Plus, a week of collaboration + learning is right around the corner
In today's edition:
Reminder: Military Appreciation Night is today
Tonight's the night. Time for patriotism and fun!
This event honors our military members and their families with a night full of patriotism and fun. The evening starts with a family fun zone and a pregame show featuring patriotic events, followed by an exciting FM RedHawks baseball game with many surprises in store!
Thanks to Chamber members’ sponsorship, we can treat over 2,000 military members and their families to this unforgettable event. We're so excited for this night of appreciation and fun!
Please note that all tickets have been claimed! Join the waitlist.
Don't forget, next week is EDventures!
Join us next week for collaboration, learning and connection!
From June 24-28, The Chamber and the Cass County Career and Technical Education Center are hosting EDventures. This is a fantastic chance for educators to collaborate with businesses, learn about workforce needs and bring valuable insights back to the classroom.
Plus, you can earn graduate credit through North Dakota State University and earn an EDventures badge on the Ignite FMWF platform. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for professional growth!
Celebrating our ChamberChoice award winners
Non-profit of the Year, BIO Girls
Congratulations to BIO Girls, 2024 Non-profit of the Year
Join us in congratulating our 2024 ChamberChoice Winners! Today, we are shining the spotlight on your 2024 Non-profit of the Year, BIO Girls .
Empowering all girls to believe in their beauty inside and out, BIO Girls has been transforming lives for over a decade. With a focus on healthy relationships, mental wellness, kindness and leadership skills, the organization equips participants with essential tools to navigate adolescence. From serving 40 participants at a single site in 2013 to reaching over 2,700 girls across 91 sites in 2023, BIO Girls has positively impacted over 15,000 girls with their preventative mental wellness programming.
BIO Girls has truly made its mark in our community. Be sure to read the full article and watch our highlight video to learn more about BIO Girls and all they have done to earn their spot as your 2024 Non-profit of the Year!
Combine creativity with impactful conversations at this month's Women Connect event
What better way to step into summer than by building connections and tapping into your creativity?
On June 25, you have the opportunity to explore and reflect on your daily transitions. Consider who you are when you step out of your house in the morning, and how to leave the outside world behind when you return home. You'll also learn how your living space can influence your state of mind. To top it off, you'll get to design and take home your own personalized doormat!
Don’t miss this chance to combine creativity with impactful conversations and enjoy the enriching company of like-minded women at this month's Women Connect event, Step into Summer: Crafting Connections and Conversations
Have you checked out the modernized IgniteFMWF.com yet?
Tailored recommendations, enhanced features and improved navigation
Have you checked out the new and fresh look of IgniteFMWF? The site is now more intuitive and personalized, offering tailored recommendations for careers, courses and employment opportunities that align with each user’s unique needs and interests.
There is an improved homepage navigation, the addition of light and dark modes, an interest profiler and an advanced resume builder. Enhanced search functions and updated career cards further elevate the user experience.
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Meet your military leaders: Col. Kevin Miller
May-June Bridge Magazine
Get to know your leaders and the mark they're making on our community in our most recent edition of the Bridge magazine
Discover the incredible journey of Col. Kevin Miller, a 32-year military veteran who rose from aspiring Navy recruit to commanding the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. From his pivot to the North Dakota National Guard after a fateful chemistry class, to leading thousands of soldiers across multiple deployments, Col. Miller's story is one of resilience, leadership and sacrifice.
Dive into his transformative experiences, the crucial role of the Army National Guard in our communities and the personal triumphs and challenges that have shaped his remarkable career in the May-June edition of The Bridge magazine today!
Invitation to Keep It Local Campaign Launch and Press Conference
Back in February, The FMWF Chamber issued a press release stating and explaining its opposition to the initiated constitutional measure to eliminate property taxes in the state of North Dakota.
This Thursday, the Keep It Local Coalition is launching a public campaign and hosting press conferences in Bismarck and Fargo to inform the public on the negative consequences that could come with this measure, if passed.
The FWMF Chamber is a member of this coalition and encourages members to attend and share their concerns and opposition of the proposed measure aimed at abolishing property taxes.
Keep It Local Press Conference
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. CT
Location: Fargo Sports Center, Alex Stern Boardroom
6100 38th St S, Fargo, ND 58104
Congratulations to these businesses who celebrated Ribbon Cuttings with The Chamber this May!
Thank you to our members for your continued support in our mission and investment in your business and community!
Congratulations to the following Chamber members on your May ribbon cuttings:
Celebrations
New members
Upcoming Chamber Events
Signature events in italics
TODAY, June 18 - Military Appreciation Night - 5:30 p.m.
Young Professionals Network: Morning Buzz - Thursday, June 20
EDventures - Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28
Women Connect: Crafting connections and conversations - Tuesday, June 25
Young Professionals Network: Off the Clock Social - Wednesday, June 26
Eggs & Issues: Downtowns in focus - Tuesday, July 9
Chamber Challenge Golf Outing - Wednesday, July 24