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BUSINESS EVENT CALENDAR CALENDAR 5 2 1 1 MILLION CUPS FARGO Every Wednesday from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Join the vibrant entrepreneurial community of Fargo-Moorhead and Emerging Prairie by participating in an event filled with guest speakers, tons of coffee, ideas and excellent networking opportunities. 1millioncups.com/fargo The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo 2 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, February 4 from 4:306:30 p.m. Once again, the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce is hosting one of the best networking events. This time, it’s happening at the Courtyard by Marriot and is sponsored by Advanced Business Methods. fmchamber.com Courtyard by Marriot Fargo-Moorhead 1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead 3 20/20 FARGO’S SECOND ANNUAL BREWERY TOUR Saturday, February 6 at 2 p.m. The young professionals group 20/20 will be hosting its second annual brewery tour. A bus will pick up attendees at the Old Broadway and will take guests to all four of the breweries. Tickets are $25 and can be found on Eventbrite. Go to their Facebook page for more information. facebook.com/20.20Fargo 4 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MENTORING HOW IT’S DONE! Tuesday, February 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deidre Hillman from the ND Center for Business will talk about how to switch from being a men76 FEBRUARY 2016 11 tee to a mentor. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Lunch at Usher’s is included. This event is hosted by the Women’s Business Exchange of Fargo-Moorhead. facebook.com/WBEFM Usher’s House 700 1st Ave. N, Moorhead 5 FM POWER LUNCH Thursday, February 11 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This free lunch from Bethel Church offers a Christian-based message for business professionals. This month will feature nationally known inspirational speaker Dawn Kaiser. RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. bethelfc.com Bethel Church 2702 30th Ave. S, Fargo 6 POWER UP YOUR MESSAGE: WHAT TO SAY, HOW TO SAY IT & WHEN TO SHUT UP Wednesday, February 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dawn Kaiser, inspirational speaker and author of “Joy Notes: 90 Days of Delight,” will help attendees take a deeper look at communication. You’ll discover how to connect your head to their heart in conversations. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $35 at the door for Chamber members or $45 in advance or $55 at the door for non-members. fmchamber.com Hilton Garden Inn Fargo 4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo 7 YPN NEW MEMBER SOCIAL Wednesday, February 17 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Thinking about joining the Young Professionals Network? Then you need to check out 8 9 this event. Free to attend, this event lets you connect with other members and learn more about the program. Registration is required. fmchamber.com Slammers at Red River Lanes 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo FEBRUARY OFF THE CLOCK Wednesday, February 17 from 5:15-7:30 p.m. Come for the bowling, stay for the networking. Young Professionals Network members will receive a discount of $3 per game and free shoe rental. There will also be tasty snacks served at this free event. fmchamber.com Slammers at Red River Lanes 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo WOMEN CONNECT: LEADING OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE Tuesday, February 23 from 3:30-5 p.m. Social from 5-6 p.m. This Women’s Connect event will feature Lieutenant Colonel Teresa Luthi McDonough and Major Penny Ripperger, both members of the 119th Wing of the North Dakota Air National Guard. They will touch on several subjects, such as their personal views on how to earn respect, overcoming the sometimes negative stereotype of being a confident woman and most importantly, staying true to yourself. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door. Chamber members $45 in advance or $55 at the door for non-members. fmchamber.com Avalon Events Center, Prairie Rose Room, 2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo 10 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FORUM Thursday, February 25 from Noon-1:30 p.m. Join Jim Paulsen, the chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management, to learn about global and local economic trends and how it will affect your business. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door for Chamber members or $50 in advance or $60 at the door for non-members. fmchamber.com Holiday Inn Fargo 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo 11 FARGO STARTUP WEEKEND Friday, March 4 to 6 Some of the Red River Valley’s best developers, designers, marketers and other non-coders will be coming together to pitch their business idea and work on launching their own business. If you have an idea you’ve been dying to get off the ground, this is the perfect time to do it. facebook.com/StartupweekendFargo Various locations 12 LEARNING TO LEAD Wednesday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Steve D. Scheel of Scheels will share with attendees proven habits that good leaders build into their leadership. This is aimed at helping the v