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Monday, May 13, 2024Help Us Welcome Our New Members
Clean Response Clean Response joined as a new Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce member in April 2024. They have proudly served clients in Minneapolis and St. Paul for over 25 years. They are one of the Midwest’s premier independently owned, non-franchised restoration companies. Clean Response is excited to expand its market with its Horace, ND office. Now in its second year of operation, the Horace office is led by Shane Johnson. He and his team have hit the ground running and are excited to offer
Monday, May 13, 2024FM Bank Groundbreaking Held to Celebrate Their New Building
Congratulations to FM Bank! A groundbreaking was held at their new future location at 226 East Lincoln Avenue in Fergus Falls on Wednesday, April 24. The bank will be positioned in a similar location as the former Shopko building was with Cally’s Café & Coffee moving into part of the lower floor of their new building. Stop in to see a rendering of their new bank at their current location, 128 E. Washington Ave. A short ceremony was held with Scott DeBrito (President of FM Bank), Steve Lindholm (Owner of
Monday, May 13, 2024Shop, Move 'n Groove is Back on July 11
Shop, Move ‘n Groove, the largest downtown Fergus Falls summer event, is back on Thursday, July 11! Registration information is now available for businesses to sign up for a vendor booth. Please go to our website to register - CLICK HERE to be redirected. Since this event is organized and sponsored by the Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce, booth spaces are free for Chamber members. Non-members can also register for a booth space for a fee. Businesses that participated last year were happy with the number
Monday, May 13, 2024The Chamber is Hosting Their Golf Scramble on August 16
The Chamber Golf Scramble is back for its 20th Anniversary this year. The golf scramble will be at Pebble Lake Golf Club in Fergus Falls. Lunch and dinner will be provided by Palmer’s Kitchen + Bar. This year’s theme is “Mulligans & Margaritas.” This is always a fun event to attend! Not only is it fun to host a tee box at the event to talk to all of the teams, but it’s fun to golf and take part in the scramble too - costumes are encouraged! Golf team and sponsorship option information will be available
Monday, May 13, 2024Fergus Falls Chamber Celebrates Small Business Week April 28-May 4
Mayor Ben Schierer made the proclamation for Small Business Week in Fergus Falls April 28 - May 4 at the April 15 City Council meeting. Small Business Week is a national celebration and the Fergus Falls Chamber encouraged our community to participate. The Chamber designated certain ‘focus days’ for each day of the week. For example, Sunday, April 28, was “Sunday Funday.” We asked people to explore somewhere new in Fergus Falls that they have never been before, take pictures there, and tag the Fergus
Monday, May 13, 2024Chamber Member Benefit: ''Legislative Round Up'' Newsletter
One of the Fergus Falls Chamber’s priorities is to keep our members informed, especially of legislation that may impact local businesses. The “Legislative Round Up” newsletter is sent out 1-2 times per month to area business owners/managers and highlights proposed legislation that could affect their business. We want you to have a 'voice' to share your opinions as a business owner. This is why we do member business surveys on proposed city, county and state law changes to find out how you feel about it.
Monday, May 13, 2024The Chamber's Workforce Ready Grant is Making a Difference for Students
The Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce was awarded a “Future Ready Workforce Grant” from the Greater Twin Cities United Way and the Minnesota Chamber Foundation to amplify work experiences for youth in the area. The funds are being distributed to businesses as reimbursement for wages paid to student interns in high-demand career areas such as nursing, CDL, manufacturing, technicians, construction trades, child care, education, maintenance, and more. The workforce grant is proving to be a difference maker
Friday, April 26, 2024Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Ben Schierer Proclaim 4/28-5/4 Small Business Week
The following Proclamation was approved at the Fergus Falls City Council meeting held on Monday, April 15, 2024: Whereas, small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, contributing to the vibrancy and resiliency of our community; and Whereas, small businesses play a crucial role in providing employment opportunities, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth within the City of Fergus Falls; and Whereas, the entrepreneurial spirit and dedication of small business owners enhance the
Wednesday, April 24, 2024Spring Cleaning for Fergus Bucks!
We want you to "spring clean" for OLD Fergus Bucks. We are looking for old Fergus Bucks with the Community First Bank or Bank of the West logo. Please check your pockets, coats, closets, drawers, and purses to see if you have any OLD Fergus Bucks. Then: bring them in or mail them to the Chamber of Commerce Office (202 S. Court St.) and we will exchange them for you with new ones! (If you mail to us, we will mail you new ones for free if you inlcude a return address.) If you bring in old Fergus Bucks to
Monday, April 22, 2024The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Small Business Week
The Fergus Falls Area Chamber wants to celebrate all small businesses for National Small Business Week - April 28-May 4. We encourage you to participate in our special focus days for each day of the week. We want to honor all small businesses - without them our community would not be the same! Each days focus will be posted on our social media pages daily as a reminder. We celebrate all local businesses this week. We appreciate you!
Thursday, April 18, 2024FM Bank Groundbreaking to Celebrate Their New Building
FM Bank in Fergus Falls will have a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, April 24 at 4:00 pm to celebrate the beginning of construction for their new bank location. It will take place at: 226 E. Lincoln Ave. (the former Shopko/Pamida building) in Fergus Falls. Above is an artist rendition of what the new bank will look like. The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is the proud sponsor of this event. The Chamber will be bringing their golden shovels to commemorate the day. All are welcome to join
Thursday, April 18, 2024Chamber Offers Wage Reimbursement for Summer Interns
Chamber Offers Employers Wage Reimbursement for Summer Internships Is your business hiring summer interns soon? Will your interns work in high-demand roles such as construction/trades, healthcare, automotive services, childcare, education, manufacturing or general business? Would your business like to receive up to $500 in wage reimbursement per intern from the Fergus Falls Chamber? We hope you will say, "YES to the CASH!" The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce received a $40,000 “Future Ready
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Networking Event for Students Held at Fergus Falls High School
More than 50 Fergus Falls High School students and several employers attended the Speed Networking event at the Community Education office on March 11. The event was an opportunity to meet and network with potential future employers. The Fergus Falls Chamber, with Eli Hill, Work Based Learning Instructor, organized the event. Employers could ask students questions and then share basic details about their business. We appreciate working with the Fergus Falls School District and area employers to elevate
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Future Ready Workforce Grant Applications Being Accepted Now
Attention area businesses! If you currently host an intern(s) from the high school or plan to in the future, you can now be reimbursed for a paid internship at your business. The Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a “Future Ready Workforce Grant” from the Greater Twin Cities United Way and the Minnesota Chamber Foundation to amplify work experiences for you in the area. The funds will be distributed to businesses as reimbursement for wages paid to student interns in high-demand career
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Meet Chamber Board Member: Coreen Schoep
Coreen Schoep became a board member of the Fergus Falls Chamber in October 2023. She is a licensed mental health therapist who has worked for Solutions Behavioral Healthcare for over 15 years. She is currently the Alexandria site Clinic Manager and supervisor for Solution’s Autism Developmental Clinic. Coreen is also the Behavioral Health/Human Services Program Advisor and Intern Supervisor for Alexandria Technical College. Locally, she is involved in a regional and local suicide awareness and prevention
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Amplify Your Business: Mastering Public Speaking for Small Business Growth
Harnessing the power of public speaking can significantly elevate your small business's profile and reach within the market. This invaluable skill is crucial for entrepreneurs striving to assert their authority, forge meaningful connections with potential clients, and differentiate their enterprises from competitors. By articulately sharing your passion, expertise, and the distinctive benefits your business provides, you can captivate a broader audience, creating a fertile ground for growth and new
Monday, April 01, 2024Community Grant Program
The Foundation for Rural Services awards grants through the Community Grant Program up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations in our communities doing great work. These grants are an opportunity for NTCA members to amplify the ways we are supporting our communities. These grants are designed to provide support to a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high-quality life in rural America. The grants awarded each November support a variety of projects concentrated in four major
Monday, February 05, 2024How to Get Your Internships Paid
We have GREAT news! The Fergus Falls Chamber is offering a WAGE REIMBURSEMENT for paid student interns in high-demand career areas (listed below). We understand the workforce shortage challenge and are providing creative solutions to fill your talent pipeline. Businesses that provide a high-quality paid internship in a high-demand growing career area such as healthcare, social services, transportation, trades, manufacturing, education, childcare, public service and general business may apply for up to $500
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