MOORHEAD — Home Builders Care Foundation is now accepting service project proposals and student applications for its Herdina
Construction Trades Camp this summer.
Herdina campers will work side-by-side with industry and education professionals, learning about occupations, tools, safety requirements, and skills required for satisfying and well-paying careers. Students will participate in classroom and hands-on learning, with the opportunity to experience first-hand how residential and commercial buildings are constructed
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The cost for students to attend is $200. Upon completion of the camp, students may earn high school credit and/or M State will transcribe three college credits (BLDG 1110 Basic Principles of Residential and Commercial Construction) to the student’s academic record. Scholarships will be available to graduates pursuing construction-related fields.
The camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 2-6 and 9-13 at the M State campus, 1900 28th Ave. S.
Proposals for service projects will be accepted until Jan. 24. Historically, campers have built small garage-like structures or sheds. The partnering organization has provided the materials while the campers and industry professionals provide the labor. The camp expects 15-24 students to participate.
For more information, contact Krista Mund at [email protected], 701-232-5846, visit
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FMWF Chamber news
FARGO — The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber is now accepting nominations for its 2025 ChamberChoice Awards, which celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses and organizations in the region.
Nominations are being accepted
from now through Friday, Jan. 24.
Nominated businesses will be contacted by The Chamber and invited to apply for an award. Award applications will then be open from Monday, Jan. 27 – Friday, Feb. 21.
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Award categories include:
- Business of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Emerging Business of the Year
- Young Professionals Best Place to Work
- Inclusion Champion of the Year
- Nonprofit of the Year
- People’s Choice (This award will be voted on by the public after all official applications have been received)
The ChamberChoice Awards will be presented Thursday, May 15, at the Delta by Marriott in Fargo.
Inclusion Insights
The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber will soon launch Inclusion Insights, a free, three-part training series designed to help businesses and organizations create more inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces.
The sessions will provide attendees with actionable insights and practical strategies for creating more inclusive workplaces. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of inclusion principles, specific tools for fostering diversity and tangible strategies for integrating inclusive practices into their day-to-day operations.
All sessions will be held at the Amory Event Center, 904 Center Ave., Moorhead. Topics, dates and times are as follows:
- What is Inclusion? 3:30 to 5 p.m. Jan. 22
- Why is Inclusion Important? 3:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12
- How to Operationalize Inclusion Solutions, 3:30 to 5 p.m. March 12
Whitney Harvey, senior director of workforce diversity and inclusion at the Minnesota Chamber Foundation, will facilitate the series, offering expert guidance on implementing inclusion strategies.
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Angie Wieck is the business editor for The Forum. Email her at [email protected]
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