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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, 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.
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
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
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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