The Chamber Link

Dr. Brooke Thiel, NDSU; Carmel Miller, NDSU Extension; Chandler Gramm, Next Gen Ag This episode dives into the future of the agtech workforce, a critical topic for the Fargo-Moorhead region and beyond. The conversation explores how technology is reshaping agriculture, the workforce skills needed today and tomorrow, and the role of education, research and partnerships in preparing the next generati...

Casondra Duckworth, Jeremiah Program; Victoria Konidaris, Legal Services ND; Kevin Bauer, AgWeek; Setareh Campion, The Chamber. Five voices, one mission: to show how The Chamber’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) is transforming careers and community. In this roundtable conversation, area professionals share what YPN has meant in their own journeys, from finding belonging and building confidence...

Jason Benson, Executive Director, Metro Flood Diversion Authority; Tony Grindberg, Cass County Commissioner, Metro Flood Diversion Authority Board Chair. The FM Area Diversion is the largest infrastructure project in our region’s history, designed to protect more than 260,000 people from catastrophic flooding. In this episode, Metro Flood Diversion Authority leaders join the conversation to share...

Featuring Joe Raso, President and CEO, Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation and Shannon Full, President and CEO, The Chamber. This episode of The Chamber Link dives into Innovate28, a bold and collaborative plan designed to accelerate the region’s workforce, business growth, and public policy progress by 2029.From ambitious goals like growing the labor force by 12,000 individual...

Featuring Dilworth Mayor Chad Olson and Peyton Mastera, City Administrator, City of Dilworth. This episode explores the growth and future of Dilworth, Minnesota, from a new community center and expanding residential neighborhoods to the redevelopment of the rail district and the transformation of Highway 10. Strategic planning, strong partnerships, and a commitment to honoring the city’s history a...

Featuring Joe Sandin, President and Founder, OnSharp; and Kelly Mortensen, Founder, Digital Plains. In this episode, the group discusses the opportunities and risks that artificial intelligence presents for today’s businesses, covering everything from AI as a powerful productivity tool to the growing cybersecurity threats that too many companies overlook. Listeners will gain insight into why Kelly...

Featuring Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson; Derrick LaPoint, Downtown Moorhead Inc.; and Stacia Sytsma, Moorhead Business Association. This episode explores Moorhead’s transformation, from billion-dollar investments in sustainable aviation fuel to the reimagining of the downtown mall as a vibrant, mixed-use community space. The conversation highlights the city’s five-year vision for revitalization, h...

Featuring N.D. Senator Kristin Roers; Minn. Representative Jim Joy; and Cale Dunwoody, The Chamber. This episode explores the 2025 legislative sessions in Minnesota and North Dakota, with the guests unpacking key issues shaping our region, from property tax relief and paid family leave mandates to water infrastructure projects, workforce strategies and the broader economic implications for busines...

Featuring Shawn Dobberstein , Executive Director of the Fargo Airport Authority; Dr. Dean Bresciani , Board Member, Fargo Airport Authority. This episode takes a closer look at one of Fargo’s transformative infrastructure projects: the expansion of Hector International Airport. From its century-long legacy to the ambitious plans for the future, we explore why this investment is critical for the re...

Featuring Charley Johnson, Visit Fargo-Moorhead; Kent Kolstad, Livewire; and Shannon Full, The Chamber. When designed with intention, a convention center becomes a launchpad for economic transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Charley Johnson, Shannon Full, and Kent Kolstad to discuss what a $40 million investment in a new Fargo facility could mean for business growth, tourism, talent, a...

In this episode, we explore the powerful impact of small businesses on the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community with three dynamic local business leaders. Host Tyler Fischbach kicks things off with insights from a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business report before diving into a conversation with an incredible trio of guests: Jack Yakowicz, Director of Operations at AdShark; Sarah West, Founder o...

Featuring Colin Tsolis, Bobcat Company; Donna Heck, The Chamber; and Londa Hager, AM 1100 The Flag. In this heartwarming and high-energy episode, host Tyler recaps the Chamber’s Midwest Ag Summit before diving into a powerful conversation on community, connection, and workforce with guests from Fargo-Moorhead’s Community Concierge Program. You’ll hear directly from Colin Tsolis of Bobcat Company,...

Featuring Craig Bjur, Executive Director, Fargo Park District Foundation; Samantha Duitsman, HR & Operations Administrator, Cass County Human Service Zone; Setareh Campion, Director of Programs, The Chamber. What really makes a great leader? In this inspiring episode, we dive into the heart of leadership with alumni and directors from the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber’s long-running Leader...

Featuring Col. Chris Domitrovich, 119th Wing, Lt. Col. Alan Roehrich, 141st MEB and Josh Seley, Deckplate Diesel. The episode kicks off with a moving quote from former Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the 50-year legacy of America’s all-volunteer force. From there, the conversation dives deep into military service, leadership, and how those values carry over into civilian life and small busine...

Featuring Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner, Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick and West Fargo Police Chief Pete Nielsen. This episode is packed with stories of teamwork, innovation and service—highlighting how local law enforcement leaders are working together to strengthen the safety and well-being of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community.

Featuring Shannon Full , President and CEO, The Chamber; Jon Riewer , President and CEO, Eventide Senior Living Communities. In the premiere episode of  The Chamber Link , host Tyler Fischbach kicks things off with a powerful reflection on a once-vibrant city turned ghost town, and asks:  What keeps a community alive?  Joined by Shannon Full, this episode dives deep into the mission of modern cham...