BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Candidate Workshop 101: From Interest to Informed DESCRIPTION:a { text-decoration: none\; color: #464feb\; }\ntr th\, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6\; }\ntr th { background-color: #f5f5f5\; }\n\na { text-decoration: none\; color: #464feb\; }\ntr th\, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6\; }\ntr th { background-color: #f5f5f5\; }\n\na { text-decoration: none\; color: #464feb\; }\ntr th\, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6\; }\ntr th { background-color: #f5f5f5\; }\n\n\nThe Center for Civic Engagement's Candidate Workshop 101 is a practical\, nonpartisan\, three‑hour session designed to help prospective 2026 candidates move from interest to informed action. The workshop will feature networking and Q&A with experienced local leaders who can speak candidly about campaigning\, time commitments and life in public office.Participants will: - learn the formal steps to launch a campaign from North Dakota's chief election officer- gain insight into anticipated open seats- receive campaigning guidance from Velocity Public Affairs\nAgenda9:00 9:10 a.m. | Welcome & CCE OverviewShannon Full\, President & CEO\, FMWF ChamberWelcome\, purpose of the workshop\, and a quick overview of the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE).9:10 9:55 a.m. | Getting Started Running for Office in North DakotaSecretary of State Michael HoweWhat it takes to launch a campaign\, key steps\, timelines\, and common early mistakes to avoid.Brief Q&A as time allows.9:55 10:15 a.m. | 2026 Local Political Landscape: Open Seats & OpportunitiesCharlie Adams\, Director\, Center for Civic EngagementOverview of offices and likely open seats in 2026.Where community leaders are most needed and how to evaluate "fit."10:15 10:45 a.m. | Campaigning 101Velocity Public AffairsBuilding a plan: message\, voter targeting\, team\, budget\, and calendar.Fundraising basics and compliance mindset.Field & communications fundamentals (doors\, phones\, digital\, earned media).10:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. | Networking + Breakout Q&A with Local Political LeadersRotating breakout conversations / "office hours" format.Ask candid questions about campaigning\, time commitments\, employer considerations\, and what to expect once in office. Whether you're considering a first run or exploring how your experience could serve the community\, you'll leave with clarity\, structure and practical next steps. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Center for Civic Engagement&rsquo\;s Candidate Workshop 101 \;is a practical\, nonpartisan\, three‑hour session designed to help prospective 2026 candidates move from interest to informed action. The workshop will feature networking and Q&\;A with experienced local leaders who can speak candidly about campaigning\, time commitments and life in public office.

Participants will: \;

- learn the formal steps to launch a campaign from North Dakota&rsquo\;s chief election officer

- gain insight into anticipated open seats

- receive campaigning guidance from Velocity Public Affairs

Agenda

9:00 &ndash\; 9:10 a.m. | Welcome &\; CCE Overview

Shannon Full\, President &\; CEO\, FMWF Chamber

Welcome\, purpose of the workshop\, and a quick overview of the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE).

9:10 &ndash\; 9:55 a.m. | Getting Started Running for Office in North Dakota

Secretary of State Michael Howe

What it takes to launch a campaign\, key steps\, timelines\, and common early mistakes to avoid.

Brief Q&\;A as time allows.

9:55 &ndash\; 10:15 a.m. | 2026 Local Political Landscape: Open Seats &\; Opportunities

Charlie Adams\, Director\, Center for Civic Engagement

Overview of offices and likely open seats in 2026.

Where community leaders are most needed and how to evaluate &ldquo\;fit.&rdquo\;

10:15 &ndash\; 10:45 a.m. | Campaigning 101

Velocity Public Affairs

Building a plan: message\, voter targeting\, team\, budget\, and calendar.

Fundraising basics and compliance mindset.

Field &\; communications fundamentals (doors\, phones\, digital\, earned media).

10:45 a.m. &ndash\; 12:00 p.m. | Networking + Breakout Q&\;A with Local Political Leaders

Rotating breakout conversations / &ldquo\;office hours&rdquo\; format.

Ask candid questions about campaigning\, time commitments\, employer considerations\, and what to expect once in office. Whether you&rsquo\;re considering a first run or exploring how your experience could serve the community\, you&rsquo\;ll leave with clarity\, structure and practical next steps.

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