SHANNON FULL

Business

FMWF Chamber Foundation receives $9.62 million workforce training grant

The federal funding will be used to train more than 900 workers through the Ignite Initiative Regional Workforce Training System.

Business

Fargo City Commission advances proposal to relocate Chamber across the river

At the Fargo City Commission meeting Monday, Nov. 1 the Chamber laid out a preliminary vision for a move into an up to 15,000-square-foot office on the same property as the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau. The City Commission voted 4-1 to direct city employees to look into drafting a lease agreement for the use of the land.

November 02, 2021 09:30 AM

Business

Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber debuts new workforce initiative, honors Mark Nisbet as Legacy Leader

The new platform, Ignite FMWF, will be "transformational" in connecting job seekers and employers in the metro area, the Chamber's Vice President of Workforce and Talent Mason Rademacher said.

October 12, 2021 02:56 PM

Business

Amazon is bringing 500 jobs to Fargo. Is an already tight labor market ready?

What do Fargo-Moorhead area employers think of Amazon's arrival? Simply put, it depends who you ask, Chamber CEO Shannon Full said. “There are mixed emotions depending upon the company that you’re talking to,” she said. “The other side of this is if it is companies that have the same type of workforce, there is a significant concern about local talent erosion.”

September 03, 2021 10:45 AM

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Business

Chamber of Commerce seeks to buy or build its own building in Fargo-Moorhead

In an email to members, the organization said Moorhead's Hjemkomst Center is too small for its needs and asked if members have buildings or land in the community that could fit its needs.

June 25, 2021 02:53 PM

By Helmut Schmidt

Business

Mel Robbins named keynote speaker for Chamber's Women Connect event

Motivational speaker, author and talk show host offers advice and strategies for dealing with life and workplace challenges.

March 01, 2021 12:41 PM

By Helmut Schmidt

Business

Chamber of Commerce plans in-person and virtual 'hybrid' events in March

Chamber President and CEO Shannon Full said there’s a thirst in the business community for face-to-face networking. “Many of the companies are saying the Chamber is one of the first indicators of getting back to normal,” she said.

February 08, 2021 07:15 AM

By Helmut Schmidt

Business

Majority of F-M area employers don't plan to require COVID-19 vaccine, Chamber survey finds

Businesses in the Fargo-Moorhead area plan to encourage rather than require the COVID-19 vaccine for their employees, the survey found.

January 28, 2021 11:02 PM

By Thomas Evanella

Letters

Letter: Minnesota businesses at a disadvantage in border community

As businesses on the west side of the Red River are allowed to operate in a slightly limited capacity, our businesses and employees east of the Red River bear the burden of economic harm from the continued businesses restrictions, while receiving none of the intended health benefits.

January 11, 2021 08:27 AM

By Shannon Full

Business

Shannon Full brings an 'open ear," and a passion for partnerships to the job of leading the FMWF Chamber

The new CEO and president of the metro area Chamber of Commerce is positive about the area's potential. ”We’re positioned to do some great things in 2021," she says.

January 04, 2021 08:05 AM

By Helmut Schmidt

Business

FMWF Chamber names Twin Cities woman as new CEO, president

A months-long search has culminated in the naming of Shanon Full, the executive vice president of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, as the new president and CEO of the local Chamber of Commerce.

October 13, 2020 08:29 AM

By Helmut Schmidt