FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to hear the ringing of bells at your local retailers. The Salvation Army officially kicked off their Red Kettle Drive this morning with their goal of $900,000. “That money comes to support local agencies funding local for Salvation Army. 83 percent of every dollar goes to direct client need,” said Abe Tamayo, Major at…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The conference entitled “The Pulse of Homelessness” was sponsored by the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. Panelists discussed how the community has been addressing homelessness and the next steps that need to be taken. “No community in the nation has been able to decrease the number of people experiencing homelessness through criminalizing homelessness as their only…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A new sales tax is being discussed in the Minnesota legislature, it could impact many cities across the state. One of the biggest highlights of this new bill is the proposed 3.2% e-waste tax increase. And the difference between border states will be significant. For example, Fargo has a 7.5% sales tax, and with the new…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Empowering women in the Fargo-Moorhead area is the main focus of the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly series of events. The Women Connect series aims to target the needs, development and connection of professional women in the region. “We find it really important to provide conferences like this to expose our women to new opportunities in ways…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis released a new report, saying that inflation is going down in the Midwest but families are still feeling financial tension from the high prices over the past two years. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis recently released data on a report that suggests households are still feeling financial stress despite…
FARGO, N.D. – The Chamber holds a virtual North Dakota Legislative candidate forum for District 44 in North Fargo. It allowed viewers to meet the candidates who are running for state house and senate. Questions concerning citizens such healthcare and finance placed a spotlight on the increasing rate of COVID-19 cases and what that means for North Dakota’s economy. “Our…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. – After North Dakota Governor Burgum made the decision to close all restaurants, bars and cafes to dine-in customers, city officials in the metro met to discuss how to support those who will be affected. “The cities of both West Fargo and Fargo are looking at utility bills next month and how to help the businesses. And…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Red River Valley Fair Association is looking for a new manager. Bryan Schulz has resigned after 12 years. He says he decided it was time to do something else. Schulz says he has a couple of other job prospects he’s considering. The former West Fargo City Commissioner previously worked for the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau…
FARGO, N.D. — Joes For G.I.s is the event to be at if you want a five dollar sloppy Joe lunch and support area military causes. U.S. Bank and the Chamber teamed up to honor the men and women fighting for our freedom. Proceeds go towards the Chamber’s Honor Star program and other causes that help military members and their…
FARGO, N.D. — Local businesses are in the spotlight at the Chamber of Commerce’s ChamberChoice awards luncheon. The ceremony recognizes accomplishments in the business community. Winners are picked by a panel of independent judges, and evaluated based on growth, innovation and community involvement. Nearly 900 people were at the event, and stand–up comedian James Cunningham served as emcee. “We want to…
