February Brown Bag
Paid Family Medical Leave:
What Every Employer Needs to Know



 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm 
$25/Member & $35/Non Member
(Includes Lunch)


Paid Family Medical Leave: What Every Employer Needs to Know

Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, which began January 1^st, is bringing significant changes for employers, and those changes reach farther than many businesses realize. Now, eligible employees will be entitled to paid time off for certain family, medical, and military-related reasons through a state-administered program funded by payroll contributions.

While the law is based in Minnesota, its impact extends across the river. North Dakota employers may also be subject to PFML requirements if they have employees who work in Minnesota or whose work is considered “localized” there, even if the business itself is headquartered in North Dakota. For many employers, understanding when the law applies, how payroll contributions work, and how to properly manage leave requests is critical to staying compliant and avoiding costly mistakes.

In this Brown Bag seminar, PRO Resources consultants Megan Johnson and Jacob Johnson (no relation) will break down what PFML means for employers on both sides of the river. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of employer responsibilities, practical guidance on navigating payroll and HR considerations, and insight into how to prepare now, whether you are just getting started or need to catch up.
This session is ideal for business owners, managers, HR professionals, and payroll staff who want clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps as these new requirements take effect.




Featured speakers:
PRO Resources

Megan Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and is a certified Human Resources Professional with more than 16 years of experience partnering with employers. Throughout her career, she has designed, managed, and implemented HR best practices that align compliance requirements with business goals.

Megan is known for her expertise in conflict resolution and employee relations, and she regularly collaborates across departments to understand organizational needs and translate strategy into actionable solutions. With a balance of strategic insight and hands-on HR knowledge, she helps employers strengthen their workplaces and achieve meaningful, sustainable results.

Jacob Johnson is a business consultant with PRO Resources, where he helps companies manage risk and offset costs related to personnel and operations. He brings more than a decade of experience in the HR consulting space and has assisted hundreds of businesses in reaching their financial and workforce management goals.

Jacob’s work has helped organizations of all sizes improve efficiency while limiting financial and legal liability. He also lends his expertise to small business associations and leadership councils, and is passionate about educating local business owners on how economic trends impact their industries.



   

 

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UNLOCKING POTENTIAL:
The Culture & Mindset Advantage

Evolve Your Workplace Culture to Thrive
The Chamber - GF/EGF is excited to host Think 3D, the Culture Coaches, for a high-impact seminar designed to help your organization thrive in the 21st century workplace.  In today's rapidly changing business landscape, your culture is either your greatest competitive advantage or your most significant hidden cost.

This 4-hour intensive session is designed to provide business leaders, managers, and teams with the expertise and practical frameworks needed to move beyond "culture by default" and start building a Culture by Design.

Why You Should Bring Your Team
Transformation is most effective when it's a shared experience.  The Chamber encourages business owners to attend alongside their key managers and leadership teams.  When your core team adopts a common language and a unified vision of "what good looks like," the speed of your organizational growth increases exponentially.

> Unified Vision: Get your entire leadership team aligned on your standards and goals.
> Shared Language: Build trust and communication through shared frameworks and tools.
> Immediate Impact: Walk away with actionable strategies your team can implement the very next day.

Learn more about this seminar below!

Hosted at...
Minnkota Power Cooperative
5301 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201

7:30 am Registration Check-In
8:00 am - Noon Seminar
Beverages and light breakfast bites provided

$149 per chamber member or $174 for non-chamber attendees.
Limited spots are available so sign up NOW!
 

(Both sessions are the morning of April 15th and are for all attendees)
Session 1: The Power of Culture - Building a Healthy Ecosystem
Culture is the currency of the modern organization.  Learn how to create an environment where your team doesn't just show up--they excel.
>Intentional Ecosystems: Discover how to build a healthy, productive culture that attracts and retains top-tier talent.
> The Cost of Disengagement: Understand the true impact of workplace obstacles and how to shift from "quite desperation" to full potential.
> Authenticity in Action: Learn why you can't fake great culture and how to align your organizational "artifacts" with your values.

Session 2: Success Mindset - Evolving Your Foundation
Success is a worthy ideal, pursued persistently with courage.  This session focuses on the internal belief systems that drive external excellence.
> The Power of Choice: Master the critical space between stimulus and response to lead with intention rather than reaction.
> The "Value-Add" Mindset: Shift your team's perspective from "I have to" to "I get to," fostering a culture of ownership and contribution.
> Tending the Field: Learn how the leadership seeds you plant today determine the fruit your organization will bear tomorrow.


 

The Chamber's Small Business Committee is proud to present an engaging half-day seminar on workplace culture and employee mindset.  We hope you enjoy it!

 

This seminar is sponsored by...