Chamber Annual Dinner Meeting

Thursday, February 5,  2026
Alerus Center
5:30pm - 9:00pm

Join us as we report on 2025 and welcome our new
Board Chair for 2026, Derek Holt, First Community Credit Union

A social and auction display will begin the evening.
This will be followed by the dinner, program and our keynote speaker, Governer Kelly Armstrong (invited).
  Our evening ends with the prestigious Henry Havig Award winner announcement.

5:30 pm Social & Auction Display
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6:30 pm Dinner & Program

Reservation deadline is 4pm January 22, 2026.
Meal selection must be made by 4pm, January 22nd. 
If meal selection is not made, the chicken option will be selected for you. 
All reservations or meal selections made after 4pm on January 22nd will incur a
$10/person price increase.
*Cancellations not made by 4pm January 22 will be billed.

February Brown Bag
Paid Family Medical Leave:
What Every Employer Needs to Know



 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm 
$25/Member & $35/Non Member
(Includes Lunch)


Paid Family Medical Leave: What Every Employer Needs to Know

Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, which began January 1^st, is bringing significant changes for employers, and those changes reach farther than many businesses realize. Now, eligible employees will be entitled to paid time off for certain family, medical, and military-related reasons through a state-administered program funded by payroll contributions.

While the law is based in Minnesota, its impact extends across the river. North Dakota employers may also be subject to PFML requirements if they have employees who work in Minnesota or whose work is considered “localized” there, even if the business itself is headquartered in North Dakota. For many employers, understanding when the law applies, how payroll contributions work, and how to properly manage leave requests is critical to staying compliant and avoiding costly mistakes.

In this Brown Bag seminar, PRO Resources consultants Megan Johnson and Jacob Johnson (no relation) will break down what PFML means for employers on both sides of the river. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of employer responsibilities, practical guidance on navigating payroll and HR considerations, and insight into how to prepare now, whether you are just getting started or need to catch up.
This session is ideal for business owners, managers, HR professionals, and payroll staff who want clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps as these new requirements take effect.




Featured speakers:
PRO Resources

Megan Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and is a certified Human Resources Professional with more than 16 years of experience partnering with employers. Throughout her career, she has designed, managed, and implemented HR best practices that align compliance requirements with business goals.

Megan is known for her expertise in conflict resolution and employee relations, and she regularly collaborates across departments to understand organizational needs and translate strategy into actionable solutions. With a balance of strategic insight and hands-on HR knowledge, she helps employers strengthen their workplaces and achieve meaningful, sustainable results.

Jacob Johnson is a business consultant with PRO Resources, where he helps companies manage risk and offset costs related to personnel and operations. He brings more than a decade of experience in the HR consulting space and has assisted hundreds of businesses in reaching their financial and workforce management goals.

Jacob’s work has helped organizations of all sizes improve efficiency while limiting financial and legal liability. He also lends his expertise to small business associations and leadership councils, and is passionate about educating local business owners on how economic trends impact their industries.