Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha has taken extraordinary risks for his country and his fellow soldiers, exemplifying the best of the modern military character. Drawing on his lauded service as a sergeant in the War in Afghanistan, Romesha’s book, Red Platoon, and motivational speeches emphasize how the capacity for leadership and bravery resides within every one of us. Clinton Romesha is a former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant noted for his heroic actions during the Battle of Kamdesh, a key moment during the War in Afghanistan.  On October 3, 2009, Sergeant Romesha took quick and selfless action while under aggressive fire from the Taliban. Despite taking shrapnel wounds to his neck, shoulders, and arms, he carried out a counterattack that not only eliminated Taliban machine guns, but allowed for wounded soldiers to be taken to an aid station. Throughout the 12-hour battle, Romesha told himself he was merely doing what any solider would have done for his comrades; everyone else, however, saw him as a hero.

Romesha’s valor and humility have been widely celebrated. In 2013 he was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama, making him the fourth living recipient of the honor for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In the same year, he was inducted into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes. Since receiving these accolades, Romesha has carried his Medal of Honor with him wherever he goes - not out of pride, but as a constant reminder that within every single person lies the same qualities responsible for Romesha’s own heroic actions.

His 2016 memoir, Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor, was immediately recognized as an instant classic. It is not only admired for providing a clear-eyed account of one of the most crucial battles in recent military history, but also as a powerful account of how one person, committed to doing the right thing, can make a bigger difference than they ever imagined. Romesha revisited the story of the battle that made him a hero in the Netflix original series, Medal of Honor.
As a speaker, Romesha not only reminds audiences of the power of ordinary people have for extraordinary bravery, but remains deeply committed to telling the stories of the soldiers who served with him, both living and gone. Romesha forges a connection between his audience and soldiers around the world, telling the stories of those who remain unrecognized, and who continue to make tough, brave choices in the service of others.

Cost:

- $15 YP Members, Active Military & Veterans
- $20 nonmembers...  More >><< Less

Chamber University:  Dale Carnegie Course Free Session January 24

Dale Carnegie helps you and your organization master the skills necessary in today’s demanding business environment. Time-tested skills and principles strengthen your inner voice, giving you the confidence to perform as a persuasive communicator, diligent problem solver, and focused leader. Gain techniques for developing a commanding attitude of your role.  

During this 60-minute session, you will experience Dale Carnegie in a real setting with real content. As with every Dale Carnegie program, you will walk away with tools you can apply immediately.  We call this event a preview, because it gives you an opportunity to experience a portion of The Dale Carnegie Course and see all it has to offer!  It will be offered twice on Thursday, January 24 at the Chamber:
· 8:30am-9:30am
· Noon-1:00pm

Register for the Dale Carnegie Course Free Session at:  

Learn about the Bakken Backers

This is an opportunity for the public to hear from area lawmakers during the 2019 session.  A moderator will take written questions from the audience for legislators to answer.  This forum is put on by the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee.

Minot Chamber Ambassadors will cut the ribbon at Flower Central to celebrate their recent expansion.

This is an opportunity for the public to hear from area lawmakers during the 2019 session.  A moderator will take written questions from the audience for legislators to answer.  This forum is put on by the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee.

The group will learn more about military construction projects planned for MAFB.

Walking Your Talk… Genuinely YOU!
Purposeful.  Intentional.  Engaged.

Presented by Women Connect and the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce
Speaker:  Ashley Rae, owner of It’s Her Brand Enterprises

As women, we represent and master many roles in life. From our roles within our families, communities,
careers, social circles, and even our faith life, we are often times stepping out of one role and into another, while trying to
juggle the many responsibilities that each role requires of us. The primary roles we choose to represent throughout our lives,
and how and when we choose to master them, is different for each of us. The life and journey of each individual woman is
unique and should be valued and celebrated. There’s no set imaginary timeline or method to representing and mastering
these various roles, as we all have different life experiences, abilities, opportunities, and passions. However, the roles we
choose to represent, and how and when we choose to master them, will ultimately cultivate a personal brand unique to each
of us. This personal brand will create a perception of who we are and what we have to offer the world around us. Although
taking a passive approach to cultivating a personal brand is common, It’s Her Brand Magazine wants to empower every
woman to proactively cultivate Her Brand in an effort to be PURPOSEFUL, INTENTIONAL, and ENGAGED in the life she’s
living and in the roles she represents and masters throughout her lifetime. By being proactive about Her Brand, each woman
will be better equipped to become the woman she was created to be.

Through my own personal life experiences and the methods that I’ve developed, I will help your audience identify and
understand their current Personal Brand and then equip them with the ability to proactively cultivate and promote that Brand
in a way that’s unique to them, now and always.

Schedule
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
8:30AM-10:00AM

Format
90 minutes

Location
Grand Hotel

Payment:
Chamber Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

Special thanks to Location Sponsor:  Center for Technology and Business.  
Register today for this Women Connect event at the Chamber website:  www.minotchamber.org .  Go to February 13 on the Events page....  More >><< Less

This is an opportunity for the public to hear from area lawmakers during the 2019 session.  A moderator will take written questions from the audience for legislators to answer.  This forum is put on by the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee.

Join us for our February Business After Hours in the beautiful Microtel Inn & Suites.  This is the perfect opportunity to network with other Chamber members, eat some delicious food and try your hand at prizes.  $5 charge at the door per person.