Chamber Celebrates New Businesses & Grand Openings
Please join us in welcoming Up North Radon LLC to the Fergus Falls Chamber. Owners Jellay and Emily Welder launched their business a few months ago after Jellay made the leap from road construction to entrepreneurship, seeking a better work/life balance and a chance to build something for their family. With hands-on experience and specialized training, Jellay now brings his detail-driven approach to protecting homes from radon. Up North Radon offers professional testing and home mitigation system
Businesses: Grant Funds are Available to Pay Your Interns
The Fergus Falls Chamber’s Intern Grant program gives your business a chance to develop local talent, grow your team, and get up to $1,750 of your intern's wages reimbursed. Whether you're a small business looking for an extra hand or a growing company with future hiring needs, these funds make it easier than ever to bring on a student intern. You’ll gain fresh ideas, extra capacity, and the chance to help shape a potential future employee. They’ll get experience. You’ll get results—and a
Going Global: Smart Moves for SMBs Expanding Internationally
Expanding your small or medium-sized business into global markets isn’t just about scaling up—it’s about reshaping how you operate, communicate, and deliver value. You’re no longer serving just one type of customer or cultural context. Each move introduces new risks and opportunities, from regulations and logistics to customer expectations and brand messaging. The good news? With the right structure, global expansion is entirely within reach. Here's how to approach it with clarity and control. Research
Otter Tail County Community Development & Housing Annual Report
The Community Development and Housing department had a year of growth, connections, and progress in 2024. The Annual Report shares housing, workforce, child care, broadband, business development, and community partnership efforts accomplished last year, and it's available to read on the County's website: ottertailcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CDH-Annual-Report2024.pdf