BISMARCK, N.D. (GNDC) – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is pleased to announce the return of GrowND: Workforce Showcase, a high-impact event focused on providing practical workforce solutions for businesses across the state. The event will be held on April 22, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Heritage Center in Bismarck, with a networking lunch and social hour to engage with speakers and attendees.
Workforce challenges continue to be a significant issue for North Dakota businesses, with 70% of GNDC members struggling to hire while 44% plan to expand their workforce. In response, GrowND offers businesses a unique opportunity to gain actionable insights into workforce attraction, retention, and development through fast-paced, impactful presentations.
“Each speaker will present workforce solutions that businesses can implement immediately or adapt to their own practices, offering real-world insights to help organizations tackle staffing challenges,” stated Amanda Remynse, GNDC VP of Strategic Engagement. “This is the second year GNDC has hosted GrowND, and last year, 100% of attendees said they would recommend the event to their peers.”
The Premier Sponsor for the event is Bismarck State College, North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution
Event Highlights:
- Date: April 22, 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: Heritage Center, Bismarck
- Registration Fees: GNDC Members – $35 | Nonmembers – $50
- Speakers: 11 industry experts delivering 10-minute presentations
Speaker Lineup:
- Amy Arenz – Manager, Job Service North Dakota – Bismarck Workforce Center
- Matthew Chaussee – CEO and Co-founder, CareerViewXR
- Becca Cruger – Director of Workforce Development, Grand Forks Region EDC
- Denae Johnson – AGC Demo Days
- Kay Larson – Director of Early Childhood Section, North Dakota Health and Human Services
- Ann Pollert – Regional Workforce Impact Program/Devils Lake Chamber
- Robyn Schmalenberger – Reentry Program Manager, ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Kristy Simmons – Admissions Recruiter, Lynnes Welding Training
- Taya Spelhaug – Microsoft TechSpark Lead for North Dakota
- Holly Triska-Dally – State Refugee Coordinator, NDHHS
- Nichole Wischnak – Director of Workforce Affairs and Sales, TrainND SE/NDSCS
To register for the event or learn more, visit ndchamber.com.