11/4/2025
What You’ll Learn: • How to build and grow your email list organically • Choosing the right (affordable) email marketing platform • Writing subject lines and content that get opened and clicked • Smart automation tips to save time and increase engagement • Common mistakes to avoidPresented by: Laurn Kanis of Lauren Kanis Marketing
11/13/2025
Please join us as Dr. Terry Brenner presents the
Human Connection:
Grand Forks School District Breakfast & Community Report
Thursday, November 13
7:15 am Buffet Breakfast with program to follow
(Check-in opens at 7:00am)
Alerus Center
Ballroom 5
Human Connection:
Grand Forks School District Breakfast & Community Report
Thursday, November 13
7:15 am Buffet Breakfast with program to follow
(Check-in opens at 7:00am)
Alerus Center
Ballroom 5
11/15/2025
Gather your friends for lunch and head over to the VFW for a delicious event while you enjoy tasting different chili recipes (with the fixing like cheese and bread) made by volunteers. Vote for your favorite! Your free will offering supports financial membership and program scholarship assistance for our Veterans! For details contact the Y at: 701-775-258611/19/2025
From introducing pizza to Mexico City to leading one of North Dakota’s most recognized brands, Hal Gershman has spent a lifetime building, leading, and giving back.Join us for the next UpNext, featuring a fireside chat with Hal — Chairman of Happy Harry’s Holdings and owner of Harry’s Steakhouse — as he shares stories and lessons learned from his decades of entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and community investment.
Wednesday, November 19
8:00–9:30 a.m.
701 Coworking Space (33 S 3rd St, Suite C, Grand Forks)
Free coffee courtesy of Bully Brew Coffee
Attendees will be entered to win Harry’s Steakhouse gift cards!Hosted by Matthew Ternus, this session offers an opportunity to learn strategies you can apply right away, connect with like-minded professionals, and be inspired by one of Grand Forks’ most enduring entrepreneurial voices.
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