Fergus Falls is Growing!Chamber Celebrates New Businesses and New Locations SolveCXO LLC became a new Fergus Falls Chamber member in April 2025. The company's founder and Fractional CXO is Chris Buckingham, a Fergus Falls native whose goal is to offer business and executive-level support at a fraction of the cost. Chris works as a strategic partner with businesses and enjoys being hands-on with his clients. He partners with executives and managers to anticipate needs and provide proactive support
Mark your calendars and dust off your dancing shoes—Fergus Falls' largest downtown event, Shop, Move 'n Groove, is back on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Spies Riverfront Park & Pavilion. What to Expect: Live Music: Enjoy performances by Blind Joe, bringing his talent to the main stage. He was a contestant on The Voice, TV show on NBC. Family-Friendly Activities: From giant Jenga and inflatable obstacle courses to dunk tanks and mini-golf, there's fun for all ages. Vendor Market:
Businesses: Internship Wage Reimbursement Program Expands The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a grant to help cover the wages of youth interns in 2025. The Chamber will receive up to $35,556 from the Future Ready Workforce Grant, a program funded by the Greater Twin Cities United Way and the Minnesota Chamber Foundation. The grant program is designed to support businesses that offer paid internships in high-demand career areas like nursing, commercial driver's licenses (CDL),
Anna Drenth, Aquatics Director from the YMCA of the Northern Sky, shares her two-minute commercial. What do a room full of energized professionals, a firecracker of a speaker, and two minutes of storytelling have in common? They were all part of the latest session of the Ignite Community Leadership Program, and trust us—you’re going to want in on this. If you're a local business owner, manager, or rising star with a desire to grow professionally while deepening your connection to the Fergus
Our Spring Chamber Member Mixer at Zens' Steak & Seafood on April 28 was a hit! With 74 members in attendance, the evening was packed with fantastic food, lively networking, and a buzzing atmosphere. Members connected over clever trivia and conversation"seeds" that kept the night lively. A big thank you to Zens’ for hosting a flavorful, fun-filled night!
The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a grant to help cover the wages of youth interns in 2025. The Chamber will receive up to $35,556 from the Future Ready Workforce Grant, a program funded by the Greater Twin Cities United Way and the Minnesota Chamber Foundation. In addition to this grant, the Fergus Falls Chamber will also be working with STEM grant funds through Lakes Country Service Cooperative, which will specifically cover jobs related to science, technology, engineering,
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