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Beyond Shelter Opens New Offices in Fargo

The organization focused on building affordable housing for others finally got around to constructing a nice space for themselves.

June 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – It’s been over two decades since Beyond Shelter, Incorporated started their work to develop affordable housing. 45 projects and 1,360 homes later, the nonprofit decided to focus on a different demographic for their next build – themselves. “We’re so excited,” said development director Christopher Miller. “It’s taken 25 years to get to this point of having our…

Gov. Armstrong Talks North Dakota Economy, Possible Efficiency Moves

The governor believes the state has the ability to adjust to America's shifting needs, and also feels he can cut back on some committees at the state level.

February 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The second and final day of the Chamber at the Capitol event featured a meeting with Governor Kelly Armstrong, who discussed why it’s so important to have face-to-face meetings with business leaders. “Because government doesn’t create a single job. Government doesn’t create economic growth,” he explained. “These guys do.” He also addressed the repeated elephant in the…

2023 ChamberChoice Award Winners Announced

May 19, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce announced it’s 2023 ChamberChoice Award winners at it’s annual award ceremony on Friday, May 19th. The ChamberChoice Awards recognize the best of the best when it comes to businesses in the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo area. These organizations are making a significant impact, driving economic growth and creating…

The Chamber chooses Shannon Full as new president & CEO

It announced who is taking the position at a conference this morning

October 13, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber announced its new president & CEO. It chose former president & CEO of TwinWest Chamber in Plymouth, Minnesota Shannon Full. The Chamber’s search committee worked with an executive search firm to help find Full and the other candidates. With over 20 years of experience, Full worked on chambers in Iowa, Florida, Wisconsin &…

Park Christian Begins School With Completed Renovation, $5.3 Million Expansion

The expansion started in May 2018

September 3, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Park Christian is home to more than 430 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The school’s staff says you can expect that number to go up in the future though, meaning the campus will have to keep up. “We’re trying to transform our building to make it more accessible for more families to come here. We’re anticipating…

Chamber of Commerce Launches Fueling Our Future Initiative

The intiative focuses on the pillars of people, prosperity, and place

May 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Chamber and Economic Development Corporation are spearheading a new initiative, with the public and private sectors working together to make the local economy stronger. The three pillars the Fueling Our Future Initiative will focus on are people, prosperity, and place. “It’s putting the needs of the community above the needs of your own individual organization. It’s that ability…

LIVE: “Professionals Of Color” Program Aims To Increase Diversity In Business

New Program Comes From F/M/WF Chamber

March 19, 2019

Site Staff,

Alyssa Ralston joins Adam from The Chamber to tell us about a new program to increase diversity in the business community. The “Professionals of Color” program is offering development and networking opportunities. That includes social events, professional development, education and service opportunities. Ralston says the response to the group has been very encouraging. The Chamber held a kick-off event…

LIVE: Young Entrepreneurs Set For Shark Tank Panel

Students Asking Business Leaders For $ To Launch Businesses

March 12, 2019

Site Staff,

Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program Coordinator Katie Ralston tells us how the next generation of entrepreneurs will try to get their start next week. The Y.E.A. lets students come up with their own business ideas to pitch. This is the fourth year for the program, and plenty of student businesses are still thriving from years past. This year’s crop of…

Chamber of Commerce, Sen. Hoeven Host State of Technology Conference

The conference highlighted technological innovations in North Dakota

November 30, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Leaders from the technology world gather at the State of Technology conference hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. “This is the third wave of North Dakota’s growth and development. Number one, agriculture, number two, energy, number three tech entrepreneurship, and when we’re as well–known nationally and beyond, for tech entrepreneurship as we…

Danica Patrick Motivates Business Leaders at Chamber’s “Voices of Vision”

Patrick was the first female host of the event, which is in its ninth year

November 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In her time behind the wheel, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy Car race and the first woman to have a lead in the Indy 500. However, before she achieved her glory on the race track, Patrick had to believe in herself in order to make her dreams happen. “I didn’t have a job….