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Moorhead Business Association announces board, fundraising match and upcoming events at EDA meeting

2082717 · January 7, 2025
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Summary

Sherry Larson, executive director of the Moorhead Business Association, introduced the MBA's 2025 board, announced an MBA matching fundraiser of up to $1,000 for the Moorhead Police Department K-9 unit and promoted upcoming networking events including a Feb. 4 indoor-golf fundraiser.

Sherry Larson, executive director of the Moorhead Business Association, used the Moorhead EDA’s public-comment period to introduce the MBA’s 2025 board and to highlight events and fundraisers for local businesses and nonprofits.

Larson said Brett Ortley (Ortley State Farm) will serve as MBA president for 2025; Brett Overturf (Liberty Business Systems) as vice president; John Becker (Choice Bank) as treasurer; and Cassie Temple (Beyond Marketing and Benefits Plus) as secretary. Other board members she named include Bill Bartholomew (Worth USA), Sarah Opens (The Lotus Center), Cindy Cole Softing (Alltel), Chad Johnson (Johnson's Auto Repair), Karsten Bridal (JBC Commercial), Richard Anderson (Tracy Adamson Photography), and Kim Schottfeld (Kwami Real Estate).

Larson announced an MBA fundraiser in which the association will match donations up to $1,000 for the Moorhead Police Department K-9 unit and promoted the "Freezer Balls" indoor-golf tournament on Feb. 4 at Clubhouse Indoor Golf Lounge, with an MBA happy hour afterward. She also highlighted recurring MBA programs: "Let's Talk Business" (Wednesdays at the Moorhead American Legion) and the MBA nonprofit connect (third Thursday monthly at Village Inn).

Larson invited business engagement with the MBA and encouraged attendance at upcoming events. No formal action followed the public comment.