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The Chamber gets things done through a force of more than 500 active volunteers who generously donate their time and talents. Put your Chamber membership to work – be involved in a committee! The Chamber has a committee to fit your profession, business or personal interest.

Thank you to the Chamber’s valued volunteers who make our progress possible, and their member-firm employers that allow them to contribute their time and talents to the Chamber.
 

Ambassadors Member Relations

Ambassadors – Member Relations: Serves as the member retention arm of The Chamber, assists with recruitment and retention of member firms, assist with special events designed to promote member involvement and helps to retain members through personal contact, information, encouragement and support. The committee specifically welcomes and assists new Chamber member firms.
                Chair: Jeannie Camarillo, Anne Carlsen Center
                Staff Support: Michelle Moyano, Membership Relations Coordinator
                (Meets at lunch during the months of September, November, January, March and May (3rd                 Wednesday – @ noon), and at 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon in October, February, April, June and                 August)
                Member Relations Application Form | Member Relations Roster | M. R. Team Use Only


 

Ambassadors of Public Relations

Ambassadors – Public Relations: Serve as the public-relations arm of the Chamber, providing ground-breaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new and expanding businesses; assists with recruitment and retention of Chamber member firms and assists with special events designed to promote general Chamber member involvement
                Chair: Melissa Stiel-Paul, Fargo Country Club
                Vice Chair: Tom Thompson, Vocational Training Center
                Staff Support: Michelle Moyano, Member Relations Coordinator
                (Meets at 12 noon on the third Wednesday of each month)
                Ambassador Application Form | Public Relations Roster


 

Business Training

Business Training: Plans and coordinates The Chamber’s business training series for Chamber members designed to enhance the success of our community's businesses through a variety of targeted, practical and cost-effective training events.
                Chair: Dawn Kaiser, The Village Business Institute
                Vice Chair: Cari Goodyear, CoreLink Administrative Solutions
                Staff Support: Bobbi Rehder, Special Events Coordinator
                (Meets at noon on the 4th Wednesday of each month)
                Business Training Roster


Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo

Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo: Plans and conducts an annual leadership program for adults that provides participants with an opportunity to develop or enhance their personal leadership skills, network with business and community leaders and learn more about themselves, the Chamber, their community and servant leadership concepts
                Chair: Cora Turner, Homewood Suites by Hilton
                Staff Support: Camille Weber, Professional Development Manager
                (Meets at 3:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month)
                Leadership FMWF Roster


 

Military Affairs

Military Affairs: The Chamber’s Military Affairs committee is on a mission to foster a community of support for the men and women of our military and the missions they carry out on our behalf. With an annual economic impact to the region of over $70 million and the most reliable arsenal we have to fight annual floods and preserve the freedom we love, the vital role of the military in our region is undeniable. To recognize these courageous individuals, the committee will plan activities to raise awareness in the community for the work that they do and provide opportunities for the community to thank them for their outstanding accomplishments. The committee will also have a keen eye on advancing public policies that will advance our regions military units.
                Chair: Steve Blazek, Bremer Bank
                Staff Support: Jessica Lee, Government Affairs & Advocacy Manager
                (Meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month)
                Military Affairs Roster


 

Public Affairs

Public Affairs: The Public Affairs committee is the advocacy arm of The Chamber. The committee consists of a cross-section of Chamber members who are committed to preserving the integrity of the business climate by advancing sound policies and a stable regulatory environment for the business community to thrive.  Working to assess initiatives with regional significance, sub-committees of the Public Affairs committee include Regulatory/Tax/Budget, Transportation/Infrastructure, Work Force/Education, Health Care, Metro Cooperation, and Energy/ Environment/Water Resources.
                Chair: Becky Walen, U.S. Bank
                Staff Support: Jessica Lee, Government Affairs & Advocacy Manager
                (Meets at 8 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month)
                Public Affairs Roster


 

Young Professionals Network

Young Professionals Network: Plans, schedules and coordinates quality, cost-effective training programs and networking events that enhance the personal and professional development of young professionals employed by Chamber member firms and helps to connect them to the Chamber, community and each other. Subcommittees include Professional Development, Entrepreneurs Anonymous, Membership Services, Corporate Cup and Social.
                Chair: Matthew De Vries, Edward Jones Investments
                Vice Chair: Dustin Dale, Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.
                Staff Support: Camille Weber, Professional Development Manager
                (Meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each month)
                Young Professionals Network Roster

 
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