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Committees

Uniting leading businesses, leaders and ideas

The Chamber has a dedicated group of over 500 volunteers that donate their time and talents by serving on our committees. These individuals help carry out the work and mission of The Chamber. Any employee of a member firm may serve on a committee. Want to join one for yourself? Call us to find the best fit! Below is an overview of all currently active committees.

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Agribusiness

An extension of our public policy efforts, the Agribusiness committee serves as a collective voice of businesses and leaders representing agriculture as a key industry in the Red River Valley, advocating at all levels of government and spreading awareness of its impact throughout the region.

Learn more  | Chair: Dr. Greg Lardy, NDSU

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Member Relations

The member retention arm of The Chamber, these ambassadors assist with recruitment and retention of member businesses, assist with special events and help retain members through personal contact, information, encouragement and support.

Learn more | Chair: Londa Hager, AM 1100 The Flag

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Public Relations

The public relations arm of The Chamber, Public Relations Ambassadors provide groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new and expanding businesses, assist with recruitment and retention of Chamber member firms and assist with special events.

Learn more | Chair: Cora Turner, Homewood Suites

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Leadership FMWF

Plans and conducts an annual leadership program that provides participants 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.

Learn more | Chair: Anne Bergdahl, Dentsply Sirona

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Military Affairs

Fosters support for the men and women of our military, plans activities to raise awareness for the work that they do and has a keen eye on advancing public policies that advance our region’s military units.

Learn more | Chair: Erik Lind, General Atomics

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Professionals of Color

Provides program direction and coordinates events and activities that engage and develop our region’s diverse professionals.

Learn more | Chair: Trevor Mathew, Thrivent

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Public Policy

The advocacy arm of The Chamber, committed to preserving the integrity of the business climate by advancing sound policies and a stable regulatory environment for the business community to thrive.

Learn more | Chair: Judd Graham, Dacotah Bank

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Women Connect

Plans, schedules and coordinates the program aimed at enhancing a woman’s professional and personal life by giving them the tools and resources to utilize at work and at home, as well as a network of other professional women.

Learn more | Chair: Rylee Yakowicz, Microsoft

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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 and helps connect them to The Chamber, community and each other.

Learn more | Chair: Cole Mercier, Dakota Supply Group