Date/Time
4/25/2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
Chamber Event
Event Description
We are excited to announce our 2nd Chamber Leadership "Tours and Talks"!
Join us for behind the scenes tours and insights from some of our communities leading businesses and business leaders.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
- ND Coffee Roastery 7:45 - 9:00 am
- Welcome & self introductions of attendees - Barry Wilfahrt, Chamber President & CEO
- Bully Brew / ND Coffee Roastery Tour & Talk - Sandi Luck, Owner
Bully Brew Coffee is known for its delicious coffee and great customer service. Their coffee beans are roasted daily in their very own ND Coffee Roastery. Come hear their story, tour the roastery and learn why their customers have an unforgettable experience.
- Cirrus 9:30 - 10:30 am
- Cirrus Tour & Talk - Steve Thomas, Executive Director of Operations
See the in depth story of building a state-of-the-art aircraft literally from the ground up. All Cirrus airplanes start in Grand Forks with the manufacture of all composite aircraft components. See how quality, workmanship, and a focus on their employees, and the safety of their customers contribute to the success of Cirrus Aircraft.
- The Ralph Engelstad Arena 11:00am - 1:00pm
- ND Business Climate & Legislative Issues - Arik Spencer, ND Chamber CEO
- Noon Lunch provided by The Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Ralph Engelstad Tour and Talk - Jody Hodgson, General Manager
The Ralph Engelstad Arena is known as “The Taj Mahal of hockey”. Get a behind the scenes look at all levels of the REA including state of the art athletic training areas. See what the vision and dream of one man has become.
- Alerus Center 1:15 - 2:00 pm
- Alerus Center Tour & Talk - Anna Rosberg, General Manager
The Alerus Center provides premier entertainment and events that stimulate economic impact and improve the quality of life for Grand Forks area citizens. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Alerus Center hosts over 375 events annually, often spanning multiple days and hosting several different events daily, with just hours to turn from one major event to another.
- RealTruck 2:20 - 3:15 pm
- RealTruck Tour & Talk - Jon Fargo, General Manager
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep, Bronco and off-road enthusiasts around the world.
- True North Equipment 3:45 - 5:00 pm
- True North Equipment Tour & Talk - John Oncken, Owner & CEO
- Social with beverages and light hors d'oeuvres
In addition to eight John Deere retail locations across MN and ND, a company resource and training center in Grand Forks, ND provides training opportunities for customers and employees. We will also tour their first of its kind Impact Center.
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Contact Person
Kimberly Strom
(phone: 701-772-7271)
(phone: 701-772-7271)
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