The Chamber Link

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’s mantra, “Your Business Will Get Ha...

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, housing solutions, major infrastructu...

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 businesses on both sides of the river. Sena...

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 region’s growth.Learn what’s driving the...

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, and the region’s long-term competiti...

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 of Light Consulting & Coaching a...

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, who shares his inspiring relocation s...

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 Leadership FMWF program. You’ll hear stori...

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 chambers of commerce, why leadership matters m...