The Chamber Connection Podcast

In February, Shelly Carlson stepped up and was sworn in as the new mayor of Moorhead after Johnathan Judd moved on to become a judge. After serving on the city’s council, Carlson is no stranger to the needs and challenges of our city on the east side of the river. Listen in as she talks to us about her journey to mayor, experience and platform, and her vision to take Moorhead into the future.

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Culture is one of those buzzwords that businesses throw around, but what is company culture really, and why does it matter? For Kurtis Karn, Manager of Global Talent Acquisition Consulting at WEX Health Inc., culture is woven into every aspect of a workplace. Listen in as we discuss exactly how culture plays into talent attraction and retention, how it affects your bottom line, and what employees are looking for. As new generations...

In December, The Chamber welcomed a new president and CEO, Shannon Full. Bringing over 20 years of experience, Shannon is a pro-business advocate with a passion for building communities, supporting talent and workforce, and regional collaboration. Listen in as she shares her experience and the vision she brings to her role in Fargo Moorhead West Fargo, as well as the strengths, challenges and opportunities she’s found in our ...

Recently, major news broke regarding the FM Diversion. A settlement agreement resolving federal and state litigation was signed in late October, signaling the end of project delays and a clear path to move forward. The FM Diversion has been a contentious project in our community, yet The Chamber and many business leaders regard it as the best and only way to permanently protect the FMWF metro from floods and devastating damages. Li...

September is Hunger Action Month, dedicated to inspiring people to take action to end food insecurity across our region, state and nation. A local effort called the Cass-Clay Hunger Coalition represents over 30 agencies working collaboratively to support equitable food access and address the root causes of hunger. In this episode, we’re talking with Taylor Syvertson, the Ending Hunger 2.0 Impact Manager at Great Plains Food B...

The 2020 Census. You probably have heard a few ads about it, and know that every 10 years, the Census counts residents across our country. But did you know that information from the Census is used to determine Congressional representation for our state, and regionally determines districting? Federal funds are apportioned based on city population and are used for things like transportation improvements and home building. Further, lo...