APRIL 2025 - PART 1

Devils Lake's recent Summer Job Fair was a fantastic hit, connecting local businesses with students looking for summer employment opportunities! The event buzzed with energy as representatives from a wide range of industries met with motivated young individuals looking to contribute to our community.

Feedback from both participating businesses and students has been overwhelmingly positive. Businesses appreciated the opportunity to connect directly with potential summer staff. Students, in turn, shared their excitement about the range of opportunities available and the connections they made.

We're thankful to have had the opportunity to facilitate these important connections and look forward to seeing the positive impact these summer jobs will have on both our businesses and our students.

"It was good to talk to those kids, even when they already had summer jobs lined up. Need more candy for next year"

- Ironhide Equipment

"I was stunned by the number of inquiries I received yesterday about CNA."

- TrainND

"That was the best Job Fair I've attended in all of the job fairs I've been to since I started"

- Devils Lake Cars

Did you attend the Summer Job Fair? We'd love to hear your feedback! Your input will help us make future events even better. Click here to share your thoughts!

We're thankful that Total Skin Dermatology & Aesthetics hosted a Business After Hours with us March 27th! Networking is a valuable part of your Chamber membership, providing opportunities to network, showcase your business, and strengthen your ties with the local business scene. 

While at the event, Total Skin offered attendees discount scratch-offs and the Chamber held a drawing for a $50 Gift Certificate. It was a pleasure to get to know their team and network with others from the Devils Lake business community in their comfortable space and learn more about their services. 

Business Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Tell us about SWS Credit Services!
We are your local collection agency. Nancy Ratzlaff has managed this business for over 25 years. We collect upon past due accounts and NSF checks for businesses of all types. We also produce a monthly Public Records Bulletin which consists of Judgment & Judgment Satisfaction filings, Uccs, Mortgage, Deeds & Mortgage Satisfactions filings, ND & MN State Bankruptcy filings which is a good tool to use for marketing your own businesses and customer activity.

What is SWS Credit Services' favorite thing about being a business in Devils Lake?
Networking with other area businesses and servicing our area businesses needs.

Why is SWS Credit Services a Chamber Member?
For marketing purposes. We like being in the loop of "What's Happening" in the Lake Region. Being a Chamber Ambassador let's us get to know and make connections with other businesses.

Boost your business visibility with our monthly spotlight! Submit your information now.

Kerri Kraft from the North Dakota Department of Commerce and Dawn Ulmer from the Department of Career and Technology Education will facilitate and provide helpful information on how to navigate the connection between
youth and workforce. The event will take place April 15th at Lake Region
State College.

Attendees are asked to register for the event by April 7th. 

With exciting workforce grants and opportunities emerging all around, now is the perfect time to learn how to secure funding! Join the Beginners Guide to Grant Writing class hosted by NDSU Extension Ramsey County.

Bonus for Chamber Members! Enjoy $25 off your registration.

The North Dakota Workforce Connection Employer Dashboard provides invaluable insights into the North Dakota job market. By exploring this resource, businesses can gain a clearer picture of the available talent pool, identify in-demand skills, and understand current economic conditions, empowering smarter hiring and business growth strategies.

Upcoming Events

April 3 - Great Reads Author Talk

April 8 - Brew'n Business

April 8 - Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, & AED

April 9 - Project : Constellation 

April 15 - Work-Based Learning Lunch 'n Learn

April 16 - Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing

April 16 - NDJS Spring Job Fair

For a full calendar of community events, click here!

Connect with us!