As we enter into a new program year, your Chamber team is fired up to build on that momentum. We’re developing a plan of work that is consistent with the strong programs and events you’ve come to expect, yet flexible enough to meet ever-changing business needs.

As you plan your coming year, consider how the FM Chamber can help to further your goals.

We wanted to take a moment to let you know that, in the spirit of summer sun, Chamber networking just got more fun.

On July 18, the Virtual Expo will be featured in The Forum’s Hometown Advantage section. This special section, which celebrates locally owned business, will include an article and ad for the Virtual Expo. Sunday readers will learn about the Virtual Expo and why they should shop Chamber members first.

The Fargo Moorhead Chamber of Commerce provided wonderful resources, a wealth of knowledge, and the personal encouragement necessary to start a successful television production company.

The ChamberView Virtual Marketplace looks much like an online Business After Hours. Each membership in the FM Chamber includes a booth, and members have access to populate their booth with information in real time.

If you’ve been looking for valuable and affordable sponsorship opportunity through the Chamber, this one will not disappoint.

The idea is simple. Think about which three independently owned businesses you’d miss most if they were gone. Stop in and say hello. Pick up a little something that will make someone smile. Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around.

Although most of us know what traditional business networking is (picking up referrals and, hopefully, more business), there are ways to provide value to all involved by just looking at events like Business After Hours in a different light.

The FM Chamber is establishing a Marketing Task Force to assess the and increase the effectiveness of Chamber publications in showcasing the benefits of membership.