Signature Events
In addition to our monthly programs, The Chamber also hosts several signature events annually. These events draw big crowds and are focused on a range of key topics centered around the interests of the metro business community, these dynamic offerings engage and educate our members while providing unparalleled networking opportunities.
State of the Cities
January 9, 2025
Hear directly from the mayors of Dilworth, Fargo, Horace, Moorhead and West Fargo as they highlight city accomplishments, outline future plans and objectives, and offer ideas and opinions about current business and community issues.
This event provides a great opportunity for Chamber and community members to weigh in on the issues that they care about by asking questions directly to our city leaders.
Voices of Vision
April 2025
Voices of Vision brings nationally and globally recognized thought leaders and cutting-edge business visionaries to the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo area. This event brings people together from all walks of life, political persuasions, age groups, career stages and more to provoke thought, promote community conversations and inspire individuals.
Past speakers include:
2024: Chris Gardner
2023: Marcus Luttrell
2022: Mike Rowe
2021: Admiral William McRaven
2019: Peyton Manning
2018: Danica Patrick
2017: Shaquille O'Neal
2016: Rob O'Neil
2015: Rudy Giuliani
2014: Terry Bradshaw
2013: Jeb Bush
2012: Joe Theismann
2011: Bob Woodward
2010: Lt. Col. Oliver North
ChamberChoice Awards
May 15, 2025
The ChamberChoice Awards recognize the best of the best when it comes to businesses in the region. These organizations make a significant impact, drive economic growth and make Fargo Moorhead West Fargo a better pace to do business, have a career, live and experience. This upbeat event shines a spotlight on the stars of our business community.
Corporate Cup
May 22, 2025
Get out of the office for a day of team development through a series of competitive events that promote physical fitness and friendly competition among businesses in our community. Teams battle for points in activities such as volleyball, kickball, tug of war and much more. This event is open to all employees and all fitness levels.
Business After Hours
May 1, 2025 | Kentucky Derby
October 23, 2025 | Monster Mingle
December 4, 2025 | Holiday
Widely recognized as the region’s most influential networking opportunity, Business After Hours is the social community event you don’t want to miss. Held three times a year at rotating locations throughout FMWF, these events bring hundreds of Chamber members and businesses together to have fun, create new connections, and promote our local businesses.
Military Appreciation Night
June 2025
This annual event brings together military members and supporters, allowing our community to honor and recognize them and their families with a night full of patriotism and fun for the whole family.
Our service members and their families have earned our appreciation for all they have sacrificed. Consider continuing to help The Chamber in our mission to foster a community of support for members of the military and the missions they carry out on behalf of our community. Let's continue showing our military and the rest of the nation how the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo community shows up to appreciate, welcome and support these men and women.
Chamber Challenge Golf Outing
July 2025
Get ready for the summer's annual golf tournament for Chamber members! Prepare to have fun with your friends and colleagues, network and make new professional and personal connections. The fun-filled day of golf and prizes is followed by a social.
Don't forget about the Golf Ball Drop and major cash prizes!
Midwest Summits
February 2025 | Economic Outlook
June 10, 2025 | Agriculture
August 14, 2025 | Technology
November 2025 | Energy
This series convenes regional and national thought leaders and area chambers and associations for conversations on four significant regional topics. These events are also livestreamed to communities across several states via our media sponsors and co-hosting organizations.
Women Connect Celebration
September 2025
Each year, this event brings together professional women from across the entire region to be inspired by a prominent national female figure and speaker. The special afternoon is one of education, connection and empowerment — leaving a positive and lasting impact on hundreds to thousands of women in our community.
Past speakers include:
2024: Chaunté Lowe
2023: Jenna and Barbara Bush
2022: Carey Lohrenz
2022: Mel Robbins
2021: Holly Hoffman
2020: Marissa Orr
2019: Rachel Hollis
2018: Robyn Benincasa
2017: Jessica Turner
2016: Fawn Germer
2015: Lynette Lewis
Annual Celebration and Legacy Leader
October 17, 2025
This is an uplifting afternoon dedicated to celebrating all we have accomplished together over the past year, recognizing and thanking our impactful volunteers, and looking ahead to what the next year has in store. It's a time to reflect, celebrate, laugh and connect with community champions as we also honor our Legacy Leader.
The Legacy Leader Award recognizes and honors the profound impact and commitment of those who have dedicated their lives to serving and shaping our FMWF community and the greater region. It symbolizes an unwavering dedication that has left a mark on the lives of many and encourages us all to reflect on the enduring legacies we can create through our actions and commitments.
Monthly Event Opportunities
The Pulse
Welcome to The Pulse of Fargo Moorhead West Fargo, where we confront everything from workforce challenges and education to public policy and health and safety. To keep our community vibrant and thriving, our citizens must engage in discussions on pivotal issues and groundbreaking opportunities, exploring ways to stay ahead of the curve and strengthen our region.
Get ready to hear from industry visionaries, key public figures and passionate leaders as we discuss our area's most crucial issues together.
Women Connect
The mission of the Women Connect program is to bring women together in a unique, courageous forum that will build connections, provide a space to be brave and explore what leadership means both personally and professionally.
Young Professionals Network
YPN will give you the opportunity to meet your peers in the community, build relationships, form friendships, learn about businesses in the metro, connect with established and emerging leaders, and strengthen your personal and professional skillets - all while having a great time and sharing fun experiences with others.