Featuring Charley Johnson, Visit Fargo-Moorhead; Kent Kolstad, Livewire; and Shannon Full, The Chamber.

When designed with intention, a convention center becomes a launchpad for economic transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Charley Johnson, Shannon Full, and Kent Kolstad to discuss what a $40 million investment in a new Fargo facility could mean for business growth, tourism, talent, and the region’s long-term competitiveness.From site selection and stakeholder input to economic ripple effects and event infrastructure, this conversation unpacks how the right project at the right time can shape a city’s future.