Education/Training

The Chamber hosts a variety of exceptional events, each offering unique opportunities to employees of Chamber-member firms. Cost-effective educational programs develop the professional, personal and leadership skills of member-employees. Networking events facilitate connections with thousands of others in the business community.

The Chamber is always looking for members to present at training events. If you have an area of expertise you'd like to share, please contact Tracy at tpowell@fmwfchamber.com or 218.359.0515.
 

Training Events

The Chamber’s Business Training committee has planned a professional training series designed to address the needs of businesses, large or small, by bringing in top-notch speakers at affordable prices to provide valuable professional development and strengthen your work force. The series includes a number of topics by local business leaders. Each session is 90 minutes long and concludes with a “dig deeper” session where participants will have a chance to discuss how they can apply lessons learned to their organization. The series also includes half day sessions with nationally known speakers Tom Gegax, Jason Dorsey and V.J. Smith.

See the 2011-12 Business Training Series.
 

Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo

If you have an interest in shaping this community’s future, Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo is for you. Over a nine-month period, participants are given an in-depth look at specific topics of community interest and importance though a series of sessions designed to develop or enhance their leadership skills. Fargo Moorhead Leadership offers the opportunity to meet with business and community leaders and discuss the issues they tackle, develop a network of professional and personal contacts and explore critical leadership styles vital to any successful professional or community initiative.
 

Networking Opportunities

A strong referral network is the result of developing relationships with a variety of people. Business After Hours is the region’s most effective networking opportunity, bringing together hundreds of diverse Chamber members every other month for a Chamber-member trade show. Many smaller networking opportunities are provided throughout the year as well. All Chamber events are networking events!
 

Young Professionals Network

This innovative program is designed to provide opportunities for young professionals to develop the skills they need to succeed in their professional lives. Hour-long luncheon educational programs and networking socials are specifically targeted to people in the beginning stages of their careers or looking to enter into new careers.
 

Chamber Committee Involvement

The Chamber gets thing done through a force of hundreds of active volunteers who generously donate their time and talents. Put your Chamber membership to work – be involved in a committee! Learn to work in a team environment, discuss issues of regional significance, build relationships with other leaders in the community. The Chamber has a committee to fit your profession, business or personal interest!
 

Youth Leadership

Youth Leadership is a program of The Chamber designed to acquaint high school sophomores and juniors with the community, develop and enhance leadership skills, provide opportunities to network with business and community leaders and encourage young people to remain in or return to our region.