10/16/2025
October Brown Bag
Smart Marketing:
How to Maximize Your Return on Every Investment
Wednesday, October 16, 2025
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
$20/Member & $30/Non Member
(Includes Lunch)
Smart Marketing: How to Maximize Your Return on Every Investment
Great marketing isn’t about chasing every trend or pouring money into every channel—it’s about focus, discipline, and strategy.
In this presentation, Greg “Hal” Halliday, President of Anchor Marketing, will share how businesses can sharpen their approach to marketing and achieve stronger results without wasted effort. Drawing on nearly four decades of experience across industries from manufacturing to banking, Hal will outline practical ways to align your marketing with your business goals, build trust with customers, and generate a higher return on your investment. Attendees will leave with clear, strategic steps they can use to strengthen their marketing impact and drive sustainable growth.
Featured speaker:
Greg “Hal” Halliday – President of Anchor Marketing
Hal has been working in the marketing and advertising field since 1988. Over the years, he has partnered with businesses in industrial manufacturing, wholesale distribution, consumer packaged goods manufacturing, retail, professional services, and banking. Hal believes that successful marketing isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most. He helps organizations apply strategy and discipline to maximize return on investment, ensuring every dollar works harder. Known for making complex marketing concepts simple and actionable, Hal brings a wealth of experience and practical insight to business leaders seeking stronger results.
10/2/2025 - 10/11/2025
The Empire Theatre Company is co-producing Charlie & the Chocolate Factory with American Crystal Sugar. This charming story, which has delighted audiences for 61 years, is also made possible through funding from the City of GF Arts Re-grant, the Iseminger Fund, and Visit Greater Grand Forks. Generations of children have grown up with the book and film adaptations. This inter-generational cast will bring the story to life on stage with classic songs like "The Candyman" and "Pure Imagination," plus new ones by the composers who brought us the musical Hairspray. Join Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe when they win a Golden Ticket and tour Willy Wonka's factory.
Bring your children, your grand children, or your friends to this magical show of pure imagination! Oct. 2-4, 9-10 at 7 p.m. & Oct. 5 & 11 at 2 p.m.
10/8/2025
Join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration of our Pumpkins for Parkinson's fundraiser! The event will feature the giant pumpkins on display in the YMCA parking lot all day, a noon luncheon event with food, Al's Pumpkin Dessert Contest, a treat for anyone who donates that day, and more. The lunch, dessert contest, and short program will start at 12:00 noon and run until about 1:30 pm. Contact Patti McEnroe or Adam Sorum for details. Watch our Facebook posts for updates! Donations are accepted any time through December 31, 2025. Proceeds will go toward specialized equipment, transportation assistance, instructor training costs, financial program scholarships, and operating costs for the Parkinson Wellness Recovery and Rock Steady Boxing programs.10/14/2025
During this session, we will discuss some of the most common employer challenges in the hiring and termination processes, along with ways to build a strong HR foundation early, to differentiate yourself as an employer for the long term.Presented by: Michelle Kommer, HighRoad Partners, CEO/President
10/16/2025
Please join us as President, Dr. Shari Olson presents her 2025 Northland Community & Technical College "State of the College" address.
Thursday, October 16th.
11:30 am Lunch and Program
(Check-in opens at 11:00am)
Northland Community & Technical College
East Grand Forks Campus Student Commons
2022 Central Ave NE
On-site parking available
Thursday, October 16th.
11:30 am Lunch and Program
(Check-in opens at 11:00am)
Northland Community & Technical College
East Grand Forks Campus Student Commons
2022 Central Ave NE
On-site parking available
10/26/2025
This annual community event features carnival games, treats and prizes, a costume contest, bouncy house, and our legendary haunted house. Children age preschool to grade 5 are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Thanks to our sponsors: Vilandre Plumbing, Heating and AC, Titan XL Supply & Commercial Cleaning, and Rhombus Guys Pizza!