FMWF making its presence known in the region
Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce (FMWF Chamber)
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In today's edition:
From Fargo to Minneapolis - Are you showcasing your business?
2023-24 FMWF Metro Profile Magazine
Our window for Chamber members to participate in this year's Metro Profile Magazine closes in April - don't miss your opportunity this year to be included and highlighted in this annual magazine.
Where will it be distributed and who will the audience be?
Become a part of our storytelling and regional brand as we showcase the incredible metro and business community that is Fargo Moorhead West Fargo. From a small space to showcase your business information, to a two-page spread to tell your story in a captivating way, we have options to suit whatever your visibility and storytelling goals are with this major audience.
If you're interested, simply send Hannah Schlosser a brief message and The Chamber will send you additional details so you can decide if this is a fit for your business.
MN businesses: connect with these leaders in April
This is a unique opportunity?to join Moorhead Mayor? Shelly Carlson , Commission Chair? Jenny L. Mongeau ?and Chamber President & CEO? Shannon Full ?for an engaging meeting of the minds to discuss the most significant challenges and opportunities for Minnesota businesses in preparation for continued legislative conversations.
"We want to hear from Moorhead businesses about specific barriers, opportunities for change, and ideas on how we can work together to find solutions." - Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson
“We are looking forward to hearing from our area businesses as we work together to shape our region's priorities to create one unified voice. It is crucial that we hear and understand all voices and perspectives because we can only effectively advocate for what we know and learn from you.” - Clay County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau?
Hjemkomst Center | Oak Room
Wednesday, April 5 | 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
In case you missed it: Midwest Economic Outlook Summit
In February,?the Delta by Marriott in Fargo was packed full of Chamber and community members to hear from national keynote speakers and panels of regional experts as we discussed the future of our economy. Douglas Duncan of Fannie Mae and Ron Feldman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis pulled the curtain back and gave attendees an in-depth look at the current state of various facets of our economy, as well as their predictions for 2023. The summit was livestreamed to 25 communities across 5 states via our co-hosting chambers of commerce.
Ron Feldman made it clear during his presentation that the Fed will not stop directly addressing inflation until it is under control. The goal of the Fed is to get inflation down to 2% and with full employment, all while avoiding a spiral of wage and economic inflation. Feldman said, “This is a really, really complicated, challenging time. There is no algorithm here. We’re going to look at the data and see if it’s consistent with getting inflation down to 2% and full employment.”
Douglas Duncan of Fannie Mae also predicted that the Fed would bump the federal funds rate a few more times by roughly 25 basis points each time. Duncan also expects a mild recession in 2023 with a comeback in 2024, with the dominant theme being Americans “awaiting improvements in affordability,” especially as it relates to the housing market and manufactured goods. Duncan further predicted that unemployment would rise throughout 2023, averaging around 5.4% in Q4 2023. View Doug's presentation slides
Attention teachers: EDventures registration is now open
Registration for this year's EDventures?opens today, March 21. The Chamber Foundation and Cass County Career and Technical Education are offering EDventures to businesses and area teachers for the second year in a row. This is an opportunity for business leaders to connect with educators to understand the region’s workforce needs more clearly.
EDventures is powered by the Ignite initiative and will be held the week of June 26-30. Employers can share information about employment experiences and skills that are essential to being a successful employee. Teachers will take what they learn during EDventures back to their classrooms to prepare students for their first days on the job, providing the opportunity to shape our region’s future workforce.
Reminder: LFMWF applications are now open
Developing, connecting and inspiring area leaders for over three decades
Are you curious?about what the Leadership FMWF program is like, or how it might benefit you or your employees? Hear from a few of our participants and what they took away from this ten-month experience:
"Every year since I was in the program, I have challenged our team to have someone apply. Rob Hall, Amber Ertelt, Donn Groth and now Brooklyn Haas are all either alums or are currently in The Chamber’s Leadership FMWF.?We invest in LFMWF because it’s a place where you can send your up-and-coming team members who want to grow.?The ones that want to meet new people, learn about our community and plant roots within our area. Our next great leaders will always have a place in Chamber Leadership, they just have to WANT TO BE THERE!"
"Things in our lives don’t tend to get easier. Instead, we tend to do “hard” better. And we can do “hard” better by strengthening and expanding our attitudes, mindsets, skills and networks. Professional development programs, like LFMWF offer opportunities for people to try new things so that the next time something tricky comes along, the learner is better equipped to handle what’s coming their way either through a new attitude, mindset, skills by using their network or by using a combination of these."
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"I truly believe continued learning is essential for not only myself but for my family and employer. A person must regularly seek opportunities to cultivate the roots he or she has planted in these areas.?If we don’t, we will stop growing, and there is?always?room for improvement. We are fortunate to have many options for professional development in our community with programs such as LFMWF, the United Way’s 35 Under 35, special speakers and many others."
"I decided to pursue the Leadership FMWF program after my manager at the time, Sandi Piatz, suggested I should look into the program.?After learning more and connecting with past graduates I knew this was a program that I wanted to experience. The opportunity to form lasting relationships and influence our community were the reasons I knew that this was for me."
Meet your mentors
Women Connect Intentional Collisions | March 28
Introducing you to three more of our influential mentors at this month's Women Connect event who are ready to get to know you. Here is a little bit about Dr. Abbott, Laetitia and Amanda. Be sure to check out the registration page, as we have the full list of mentors who will be present.
?? Amanda Shilling, Customer Experience Confidant , CEO & Bodacious Brander, MINT Brand Marketing
Starting Your Business | Brand Strategy | Community Engagement | I LOVE helping build brands from the ground up and guiding them through growth.
Laetitia Mizero Hellerud , Executive Director, Jeremiah Program
Conflict Resolution | Time Management | Work/Life Balance | I am passionate about community engagement and mentoring our youth and women - especially transplants who are lost or caught between multiple cultures.
Dr. Jill Abbott, Deputy to the President, College Administrator, Concordia College
Empowering Leadership Through Empathy | Calm Under Pressure | Faith and Work | I love leading with humility and joy, helping women as we navigate through the ups and downs of life, and building effective and people-centered practices and processes.
Meet Donna Heck
Donna Heck , Concierge Strategist, The Chamber Foundation
"As the Concierge Strategist, I am responsible for developing, managing and executing our newcomers' programming.?By developing close relationships with our stakeholders and businesses and identifying unique opportunities, newcomers to our region can engage and immerse themselves in our community’s vibrant and welcoming culture.
"I love that the program has the support of The Foundation to not only attract workforce talent but to retain newcomers to help find their special fit in our community and to call this place home. I will build the program based on the specific needs of our business partners and adjust as we move forward to roll the program out."
Meet Jacob Shilman
Jacob Shilman, Creative Video and Multimedia Intern, The Chamber
Jacob is currently finishing up his third year at?Minnesota State University Moorhead?and is pursuing a degree in animation, with a minor in film production.
"My favorite thing about my time at MSUM and in this community has been meeting many amazing people who push me to be the best version of myself every day. I enjoy living in a diverse and beautiful city with so much to see and do.
"I'm excited to have started an internship with The Chamber because I now get to further my skills in a fun and professional environment, and I get to do it alongside a cool group of people.
"Outside of work and school you can find me running, biking, discovering new music, playing guitar and board games, or editing random video projects."
Upcoming Chamber events
YPN:?Morning Buzz?- March 22
POC:?Networking After 5?- March 23
Women Connect:?Intentional Collisions?- March 28
MN Business Roundtable?- April 5
YPN:?Morning Buzz?- April 6
POC:?Networking Before 9?- April 11
YPN:?Business Tour - Replay Games?- April 12
Voices of Vision?- April 20
Women Connect:?Mornings that Matter?- April 25
Business After Hours?- April 27
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