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EVENTS t s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Investor Panel Shark Tank E v E n Startup Drinks EMERGINGPRAIRIE.COM/STARTUP-DRINKS Startup Drinks is a monthly event hosted by Emerging Prairie with the sole purpose of connecting the community. Each event is free and includes scrumptious appetizers from l ocal caterers—with vegan and 50 AUGUST 2016 gluten-free options. There’s also a cash/credit bar with local brews and wine. A panel of 12 investors from local businesses will hear pitches from local middle school and high school students in a competition based on ABC's "Shark Tank" series. fmchamber.com/m/YEA Young Professionals Network (YPN) New Member Social New to YPN? Thinking about joining YPN? Then this event is for you. Connect with new and current members, learn more about the program and all the ways that you can be involved. YPN always make time to do some networking so don’t forget your business cards. fmwfchamber.com/YPN State of the Cities State of the Cities is a unique opportunity to hear overviews directly from top city leaders. Mayors from Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth and West Fargo review city accomplishments, outline future goals and objectives, and take part in a panel discussion about current business and community issues and activities. fmwfchamber.com Voices of Vision Held annually in November, the Voices of Vision Speakers Series brings nationally recognized leaders from all walks of life, all political persuasions, opinion leaders, political leaders and business leaders, past and present. All to provoke thought, discussion and healthy debate in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Hosting nationally recognized speakers will bring visibility to our region and showcase our high quality of living in a vibrant business community. fmwfchamber.com