Craig Whitney
Craig Whitney is the president and CEO of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce.
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Recapping North Dakota’s Legislative Session
Late in April, the state of North Dakota wrapped up its 66th Legislative Assembly. There were many interesting outcomes, developments, funding decisions and, of course, a few disappointments. More
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My Journey To The White House And Reflections On George H.W. Bush
As I reflect on the events of the last two weeks surrounding the death of our 41st President, George Herbert Walker Bush, I can’t help but think of the sequence of events that launched my career to where I am now. More
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Behind Voices Of Vision
Easily one of my favorite events all year is The Chamber’s Voices of Vision. It’s also our largest event of the year and draws in about 1,000 people to hear from national names. More
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Advocacy Explained & An Election Preview
As we head into another year at The Chamber, our advocacy efforts will only be expanded upon from last year. The upcoming year has the November 6 general election with contested races on both sides of the river from federal to local races. More
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A Chamber Year In Review
Just like that, another outstanding year at The Chamber has come to a close. As you’re reading this, we have just entered into our new fiscal year. More
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Welcoming A Few Wonderful Women To Upcoming Chamber Events
As our Chamber is in the final month of our current fiscal year, there are several things we are looking forward to in the months ahead, especially for women in business. More
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The Pros of a Convention Center Far Outweigh the Cons
For nearly six years, there have been whispers and chatter about whether our region needs a convention center. There have, at the same time, been ongoing discussions about the potential need for a performing arts center. More
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A Look At The Ballot
Last month, the FMWF Chamber kicked off another election season with an overview of the various local races and statewide campaigns. More
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Election Season Is Upon Us: A Quick Primer
In the coming months and into the fall, as election dates approach, the Chamber plans to highlight and engage with local legislative and city races for both Cass and Clay counties. More
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Fueling The Future: A Community Initiative
Fueling the Future is gathering energy and purpose to accomplish an important objective in service to “the long view” discussed in this column a couple months ago. More
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State Of The Cities 2018: Poll Results Show Workforce Front And Center
Last month, the Chamber hosted the annual State of the Cities event, which brings together our metro mayors for a discussion on our community’s past, present and future. More
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Happy Hooligans Back In The Skies Again
The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting the men and women who serve in our armed forces. We are fortunate to live in a community that is rich in well-trained and professional military outfits. More
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Minnesota’s Legislative Session & Why You Should Check out an Eggs & Issues Event
Here at the Chamber, we host many events, ranging from workplace training to inspirational keynotes to networking functions and more. One of our monthly series, Eggs & Issues, is among my favorites, though. More
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Event Recap: North Dakota’s Legislative Session
The drawn-out 65th Legislative Session in North Dakota was nothing short of interesting—at times, even contentious. The budget was uncertain—there was talk of taxes and oil, some major new bills to regulate, an influx of residents to account for and a pipeline protest on top of it all. More
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Youth Ideas With The Young Entrepreneurs Academy
FMWF Chamber President Craig Whitney writes about the more than 15 aspiring founders who took part in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy’s (YEA!) second-annual Investor Panel Shark Tank. More
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Vote Yes for Fargo Public Schools
FMWF Chamber President & CEO Craig Whitney urges readers to continue supporting the unique and innovative public-school system in Fargo on March 7. More
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Chamber recap 2016
What a year 2016 has been! Craig Whitney is the president and CEO of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. I’m proud as ever to be a part of such a thriving community and active chamber. We’ve had many incredible things to be thankful for in the past year, but let me tell […] More
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The FMWF Chamber of Commerce believes sandbagging is not the solution
There has been a great deal of discussion—both private and public—regarding the recent decision by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to deny a permit for a dam on the Red River—a dam designed to be a major component of the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project. This decision not only flies in the face of facts […] More
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The measure I urge you to vote “yes” on
By Craig Whitney It’s that time of year. With November’s elections looming, there is no doubt we are in the midst of campaign season, and we’re gearing up for a historic event. Between campaign ads, TV commercials, and advertisements in your mailbox, it’s hard to miss the importance of what will be happening on November […] More