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Wednesday, May 15, 2024Fergus Falls Community Shred Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/CALENDAR OF EVENTSProtect Your Identity: Free Shred Day at MMFCU June 11Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is hosting free Community Shred Days at our Fergus Falls Office on June 11 from 3-4pm.Shredding documents that have your personal information is a great way to protect yourself from identity theft by keeping the wrong person from finding your social security number, financial account numbers, credit card numbers and any other valuable identifying data. Through a partnership with
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
Thursday, May 02, 2024City Honors Arbor Day
City Forrester, Andy Nelson is joined by representatives from the Park Board, the Natural Resources Advisory Committee and city staff as they planted eight new trees in Grotto Park on Wednesday, May 1. The planting marked the occasion of Arbor Day, which was Friday, last week. Inclement weather called for a rain delay. Nelson said of the eight trees planted today there are three varieties – four are disease resistant Triumph Elm, two are Common Hackberry and two are Northern Acclaim Honey Locust. The
Monday, April 29, 2024Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Data Extraction: Extracting data from documents is crucial for tasks like compiling financial reports and analyzing market trends. The AI
Monday, April 29, 2024City Council Approves ''No Mow May''
At the April 15 City Council meeting, “No Mow May” was approved. This allows residents to refrain from mowing their lawns during the month of May. The purpose is to allow grass to grow freely, providing habitat for pollinators, insects and birds. As grass, dandelions and clover grow, they can offer an early food source for emerging insects. Moreover, participating in No Mow May can save time and resources typically spent on lawn maintenance, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with lawn
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, 2024The Lowe Arts, Culture and Travel Collection
The Fergus Falls Public Library is excited to announce the launch of the Warren and Jannette Lowe Arts, Culture, and Travel Collection. The Fergus Falls Public Library Foundation received a benevolent donation from the Warren and Jannette Lowe estate. Library Director Gail Hedstrom said, “After meeting with the estate executors and learning more about the Lowes, we determined that developing a library collection that reflected what the Lowes enjoyed would honor their memory.” For the next five years,
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, 2024Gate City Bank Named a World's Best Bank by Forbes
We are thrilled to once again be named a World's Best Bank by Forbes, ranking #3 in the United States! More than 49,000 people across 33 countries in 17 languages were surveyed. Banks were rated on overall satisfaction, whether they would recommend it to others and other key criteria such as trustworthiness, terms and conditions, customer service, digital services and quality of financial advice. Check out the full list here: Forbes 2024 World's Best Banks List
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!
Monday, April 22, 2024County Offers Career Exploration Opportunities to Students
More than 250 students from around Otter Tail County had the opportunity to explore future careers in high-demand industries this school year. The Otter Tail County Youth Workforce Navigation Program organized field trips to 18 employers representing the agriculture, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, government, business and non-profit management, and trades industries between September and April. Students from Battle Lake, Fergus Falls, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Pelican Rapids, Perham,
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
Friday, April 05, 2024Hot Beds Now Open: Located in 715 Hot Heads in the Historic River Inn
Check Out Hot Beds Now Open You have all heard of 715 Hot Heads the sensational beauty salon located in the Historic River Inn. Of course you have, they’ve been fulfilling all your glamour needs since 2008. Then it should come as no surprise that they have recently added another string to their repertoire of beauty services. Say hello to Hot Beds, a 24-hour tanning salon. Now you can truly get your glow on and leave with the upmost confidence that you are a gorgeous individual. Hot Beds gives you the same
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
Thursday, March 28, 2024County Receives Grant to Prepare Workers for High-Demand Jobs
Otter Tail County was awarded a $250,000 Drive for 5 Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The grant funding will be used to further the County’s Empowered Worker Program. This program will grow the area’s workforce by providing skills training and resource navigation for individuals to overcome employment barriers and enter high-demand, household-sustaining wage jobs. DEED’s Drive for 5 workforce initiative is a new effort to prepare more Minnesotans for
Monday, March 25, 2024Global Freelance Team Success: Key Strategies for Unity and Productivity
In the dynamic world of business, assembling a global team of freelancers is a strategic pivot toward innovation and flexibility. The diverse talents from various corners of the world bring a wealth of perspectives and skills. However, the real challenge lies in smoothly integrating these individuals into a cohesive, productive, and happy team. This article discusses a few best practices for cultivating such a team, highlighting effective strategies for a harmonious, efficient, and successful global
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
Thursday, December 07, 2023A Bookish Celebration 2023 – Wrapping up the Year
As 2023 comes to a close, the Fergus Falls Public Library staff invite you to “A Bookish Celebration 2023.” Join friends and neighbors for a cozy night of book recommendations, literary prizes, free book giveaways, refreshments and more. Wondering what to read next? There are no shortages of web sites, spokespeople, and news stories to suggest a great reading list. Now, the Fergus Falls Public Library offers an option closer to home! Library staff will share a lightning round of 40 book recommendations in
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