Thank you for supporting the Chamber’s 2026 Membership Drive!
Each spring, Chamber volunteers work together to welcome new businesses into our Chamber community. Donations from members like you allow us to recognize and reward those volunteers throughout the drive.
Your business will be recognized on our Prize & Donor List, which will be shared through:
• Chamber social media
• The Voice E-Newsletter
• Member2Member
• Membership Drive promotions
Thank you for helping us grow and strengthen our local business community.
Deadline is Monday, March 23, 2026.AI for Business
Practical Tools You Can Use Today
WORK SMARTER.COMMUNICATE BETTER.MOVE FORWARD
5 Week In-Person Training
Tuesday's from 1pm-2:30pm starting March 17th thru April 14th, 2026.
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how business gets done — and organizations that adopt it now gain a measurable competitive advantage. Those who act move faster, communicate more effectively, and operate with greater efficiency. This comprehensive 5-week course is designed to equip participants with the practical expertise needed to harness AI tools to elevate their business operations.
From foundational principles to real-world implementation, attendees will master AI essentials, develop custom master prompts, and build practical applications they can immediately deploy. Grounded in a growth-oriented approach, this course empowers professionals to confidently integrate AI into their daily workflows and strategic initiatives by the end of the program.
Each session is taught in person in a small, discussion-driven cohort, with live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and practical assignments between sessions so you can immediately apply what you learn.
Bring your laptop — and leave with the tools, confidence, and workflow to work smarter, communicate better, and move your business forward.
Weekly Focus & Outcomes
Week 1 – Build Your AI Foundation
Create a custom, business-ready AI “master prompt” and learn how to get useful, reliable results.
Week 2 – Write Faster, Communicate Better
Draft emails, responses, and content that still sound like you.
Week 3 – AI for Marketing & Customers
Support outreach, messaging, and customer communication.
Week 4 – Visuals & Branding
Create slides, visuals, and simple branded materials—no design skills required.
Week 5 – Your AI Workflow
Leave with a repeatable AI workflow you can continue using after the course.
At The Chamber Board Room
202 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
12:30 pm Registration Check-In
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Seminar
$795 per chamber member or $995 for non-chamber attendees.
Limited spots are available so sign up NOW!
The Chamber is proud to present an engaging 5 week AI seminar. We hope you enjoy it!
March Brown Bag
"If I only had more time...!"
A Practical Seminar on Taking Control of Your Day
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
$25/Member & $35/Non Member
(Includes Lunch)
"If I only had more time...!"
Are constantly shifting priorities, nonstop interruptions, overflowing inboxes, and piles of paperwork running your day instead of you?
If you feel stretched thin and reactive more often than proactive, you’re not alone.
In this practical and engaging Brown Bag session, Dr. Dennis “Denny” Elbert will share proven time management principles, along with realistic tools you can begin using immediately. You’ll learn how to better prioritize, reduce distractions, manage email and paperwork more effectively, and focus your time where it matters most.
Walk away with strategies to regain control of your schedule, improve productivity, and reduce daily stress.
Featured speaker:
Dennis "Denny" Elbert, PhD
Dr. Dennis “Denny” Elbert is Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota. During his career at UND, he delivered more than 600 workshops and seminars on topics including strategic planning, time management, delegation, teamwork, customer service, and accountability.
In retirement, Denny remains active in board leadership and consulting. He is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, a Vietnam and Cambodia veteran, and was inducted into the U.S. Army ROTC National Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Join us at The Grand Awards on Tuesday, April 7, at the Opal Event Center as we celebrate our region's entrepreneurs!
Tickets are available now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/20206-grand-awards
Want to nominate an entrepreneur or business for a Grand Award? You still can! Nominations close March 2: https://forms.gle/fJzAtpxYNSRNK9aB6We'll see you at the Grand Awards!
#GFisCooler #entrepreneurship #GrandAwards2025 #SupportLocal
Presented by: Faith Harron
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.
> 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!
