The Chamber - Grand Forks/East Grand Forks

09/04/2026

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09/03/2026

🚨 NEW: THE CHAMBER’S NONPROFIT BOOT CAMP 🚨

Fundraising. Boards. Year-end momentum. Real tools you can actually use.

Join The Chamber on Tuesday, October 6 for a fast-paced, two-hour Nonprofit Boot Camp led by Patrick Kirby of Do Good Better Consulting.

We’ll tackle:
✅ Year-end fundraising asks that get noticed
✅ Re-engaging boards and teams
✅ Finding new board members
✅ Refreshing tired fundraising events
✅ What makes local businesses say yes to nonprofit asks
✅ Real-time problem solving during an open “Getting Unstuck” Q&A

Whether you’re a CEO, executive director, staff member, board member, or dedicated volunteer, this program is for you.

📅 October 6
⏰ 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Old National Bank Meeting Room
💲 $59 per person
👥 Open to Chamber members and nonmembers

The $59 registration fee has been intentionally kept as low as possible, with the goal of simply covering the cost of bringing this program to our nonprofit community. We want this training to be accessible to organizations of all sizes.

Space is limited to 40 attendees.

🔗 Register here: https://conta.cc/4xaXUjw

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09/03/2026

ND Senators brought the acting Army Secretary to ND to see the Point Defense Battle Lab yesterday. Pictured here at Grand Sky he noted how impressed he is with the many partnership that have been formed in ND to address and bring solutions to counter drone threats.

This on the heels of lasts weeks demonstration with lasers taking drones out of the sky.

Grand Forks is the tip of the spear in this developing technology.

09/03/2026

🤖 What can five weeks of AI training actually change?

Last spring, 13 GF and EGF organizations completed the first AI Advantage training series.

The results:
📈 48% average increase in comfort using AI
✅ 100% would recommend the training
⏱️ 75% were already saving measurable time before the final class ended

And one participating organization used an AI-supported workflow developed through the training to reduce a weekly operational process from nearly 60 hours of labor to fewer than eight.

This fall, we’re doing it again.

AI Advantage: A Five-Week Business AI Training Series begins October 1 with instructor Lea Greene.

📅 October 1, 8, 15, 22 & November 5
🕐 1:00–2:30 p.m.
📍 The Chamber Board Room
💻 Bring your own laptop or iPad

Members: $795 | Non-Members: $995

What could five weeks change about the way you work?

Register for AI Advantage today. https://conta.cc/4csvtWK

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09/02/2026

💡 WHAT KIND OF IMPACT ARE YOU HAVING AT WORK?

Leadership shows up in everyday moments: how we communicate, respond to challenges, support coworkers, and contribute to the culture around us.

At our September Brown Bag Seminar, Mike Henke of MHI Consulting will help participants take a closer look at the habits, attitudes, and behaviors that strengthen personal leadership and increase influence at work.

Attendees will explore:
🔹 The Three Keys to Success
🔹 The Four Keys to Humility
🔹 Ways to strengthen relationships and credibility
🔹 Strategies to positively influence workplace culture and team performance

📅 Wednesday, September 16
📍 The Chamber

Leadership starts from within. Discover how small changes in the way you lead yourself can make a bigger difference for the people and organization around you.

👉 Learn more and register today!
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09/01/2026

☕️ Rise and shine! Join us for the Wake Up to UND breakfast on Oct 9!
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08/31/2026

🎀RIBBON CUTTING✂
Please help us congratulate Heartland Trust Company on the grand opening of their office - the first office outside of Fargo. With this new location, they are able to be closer to many of their clients to provide even better support to each of them.

Heartland Trust Company showed up in full force with 30 employees on hand to help celebrate with their guests, which included a great lunch catered by Jersey Mike's Subs .

Again, please extend a warm hand in congratulations on a huge milestone.

Thank you for a great event, HTC!

08/31/2026

We invite you to become a sponsor for the upcoming Life Connected: A Civic Social on September 29th. This event at St. Michel Furniture will feature networking opportunities, hors d'oeuvres, and remarks from Mayor Olstad. For just $300, your business will gain visibility with logo recognition and receive 10 drink tickets. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the community and showcase your support.

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08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

🧹NEW MEMBER ALERT🧹
Help us welcome Monrovia Cleaning and Restoration Services, Grand Forks, ND as a new member of The Chamber! Make sure to check them out. ⬇

Monrovia Cleaning & Restoration Services is a Grand Forks-based company providing professional cleaning solutions for homes and businesses throughout the area. Since 2014, the company has built its reputation around reliable service, integrity, and a commitment to helping customers enjoy cleaner, healthier spaces.

Their services include residential cleaning, office cleaning, deep cleaning, and customized cleaning plans designed to fit each client’s needs. Monrovia’s trained professionals use proven cleaning methods and eco-friendly products, and the company is fully insured, background-checked, and focused on customer satisfaction.

🫶 We’re excited to have them in the Chamber community. Please help us welcome them! 🤝