TEAM 2.0 Effective Leadership for First Line Managers and Supervisors (How to Build Engagement, Reduce Conflict, and Increase Cooperation)
Bill Drury is on a mission to help businesses build strong leaders and winning teams. On April 9, 2025, Bill will present an action-packed 1/2 day workshop with proven strategies and techniques to help every leader, manager, or supervisor in your company build employee engagement and teamwork. They will be able to reduce employee conflict and increase productivity!
Gallup's USA national poll of over 14,700 surveyed workers:
âFACT: 51% of employees have a perpetual case of the Mondays - present but not engaged. FACT: 17% of employees are actively disengaged or, as Gallup CEO Jim Clifton describes it, "roam the halls spreading discontent." FACT: Actively disengaged employees cost companies up to $550 billion in annual lost productivity. FACT: This adds up to 68% of staff that have little or no concern about customers, productivity, profitability, waste, safety, or mission.
Minnkota Power Cooperative 5301 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
7:30 am Registration Check-In
8:00 am - Noon Seminar Beverages and light breakfast bites provided
$149 per chamber member or $174 for non-chamber attendees.
Limited spots are available so sign up NOW!
The Chamber's Small Business Committee is proud to present an engaging half-day seminar on front line management training. We hope you enjoy it!
April Brown Bag:
Team Building - Creating the Culture
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
$20/Member & $30/Non Member
(Includes Lunch)
Team Building - Creating the Culture
The presentation will focus on leading an organization by creating a positive environment to motivate individuals to strive to accomplish organizational objectives. It will include lessons learned raised in small-town North Dakota in a family of six boys by my mother and father along with insight from a 40-year football coaching career. It will also include identifying characteristics that are most important when building and sustaining a strong culture.
We will also discuss the importance of choosing who gets invited into the organization and establishing building blocks for success.
This will be an interactive discussion throughout the presentation among the speaker and attendees.
Featured speaker:
Bubba Schweigert
A native of Zeeland, ND, Kyle “Bubba” Schweigert began his coaching career at his alma mater, now the University of Jamestown, from 1985-1988. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Jamestown and a master’s degree from UND. In 2002, he was honored with Jamestown’s Rollie Greeno Award for outstanding commitment in the field of education and coaching.
Bubba’s coaching stops included Jamestown College, the University of North Dakota, the University of Minnesota Duluth, Southern Illinois University, and back to UND as head coach for 11 years. He was Defensive Coordinator for UND when they won the Division II national championship and has coached and mentored multiple All-American, All-Conference, and All-Academic student-athletes among his various stops.
Bubba and his wife, Laura, have two sons, Alex and Cooper.
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.
A premier showcase of technology and innovation, the public is invited to attend this free event! The College of Engineering & Mines' Senior Design Expo is an annual showcase of student projects in engineering, computer science and geology. From industry-partnered solutions to societal improvements, their work ranges from the innovative to the extraordinary. more info...
Join Hospice of the Red River Valley for Heartstrings: A Remembrance Service, a special hands-on grief workshop and remembrance ceremony. During this class, you will have the opportunity to create personalized memory keychains using individually chosen beads, to honor your loved ones. The class will be followed by a remembrance service to celebrate those we’ve lost. This event is free and open to the public, but preregistration is required as space is limited. more info...
Join Hospice of the Red River Valley for Heartstrings: A Remembrance Service, a special hands-on grief workshop and remembrance ceremony. During this class, you will have the opportunity to create personalized memory keychains using individually chosen beads, to honor your loved ones. The class will be followed by a remembrance service to celebrate those we’ve lost. This event is free and open to the public, but preregistration is required as space is limited. more info...
Many business owners make common
mistakes that can hinder their success. By
understanding these pitfalls, you can avoid
them and increase your chances of building
or sustaining your business. We will explore
the ten most frequent mistakes and learn
how to prevent them.
Presented by Wendy Klug, SBA Deputy
District Director more info...
The 19th annual ArtSee features the work of up-and-coming artists in the community and region as well as established local artists who have laid the groundwork for a growing arts landscape in the Grand Forks region. The event is free and open to the entire community. This event has been hosted every year by GGFYP in collaboration with Happy Harry’s and the North Dakota Museum of Art for over a decade.
Art enthusiasts as well as newcomers to the art scene are invited to enjoy a large variety of art styles and techniques in a lively and unique atmosphere. ArtSee is the GGFYP’s opportunity to provide support for the arts in our community and engage the citizens of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
