The Chamber Link Episode 025: Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Jane Vangsness Frisch, Vice President of Workforce for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, is joined by two powerhouse leaders: Rebecca Ryan, futurist and economist, and Shannon Full, Chamber President and CEO. Together, they dive into what it really means to be future-ready — for our businesses, our communities, and our people.

Rebecca brings a national lens on emerging trends shaping the economy — from AI’s impact on the workforce to the leadership turnover driven by baby boomer retirements — while Shannon shares how regional collaboration and courageous leadership are key to sustaining growth and prosperity in the FM area.

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Jane Vangsness Frisch, Vice President of Workforce for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, is joined by two powerhouse leaders: Rebecca Ryan, futurist and economist, and Shannon Full, Chamber President and CEO. Together, they dive into what it really means to be future-ready — for our businesses, our communities, and our people.

Rebecca brings a national lens on emerging trends shaping the economy — from AI’s impact on the workforce to the leadership turnover driven by baby boomer retirements — while Shannon shares how regional collaboration and courageous leadership are key to sustaining growth and prosperity in the FM area.

The conversation explores practical strategies for employers and community leaders ahead of the upcoming Workforce Forum: From Vision to Action, offering insights into skills-based hiring, work-based learning, and building workplaces where our grandchildren, not our grandfathers, would thrive.

If you care about the future of work, leadership, and how we can build vibrant, people-powered communities — this episode will spark your imagination and inspire action.

 

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