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One to Watch
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Current One to Watch
Nicole Thorfinnson
Nicole works for Bobcat Company as a Marketing Specialist and Social Media Strategist, and oversees the strategy and content for Bobcat’s North American social media account! She’s been apart of YPN for over 2.5 years, and her favorite YPN events are Lattes with Leaders and the many volunteer opportunities.
Nicole is a part of numerous YPN committees: Member Recruitment, Marketing, and Leadership. Thank you, Nicole, for your commitment to YPN and for making a positive impact in our community.
Recent awardees
Cole Mercier
Meet Cole David Mercier, Communications and Engagement Strategist for Dakota Supply Group (DSG). Cole walks the line between marketing and human resources, and takes charge of internal communications and channels at DSG, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, Cole plays a vital role in developing programs and resources to empower DSG's employee-owners to positively impact their respective communities.
For Cole, the best part about YPN is the opportunity to grow alongside others. He understands how intimidating it can be to interact with established professionals while beginning your career. By connecting with community and industry peers, they can support and inspire each other. Cole believes that through this collaboration, they can compare notes, learn from one another, and discover new perspectives from professionals in their community whom they wouldn't have otherwise met.
Congratulations, Cole, and keep being a key player in our community.
Brady Eidenschink
Brady is a Business Banker with Gate City Bank, where he assists businesses with commercial loans like vehicles, equipment, lines of credit and real estate.
Brady has been with YPN for a little over 2 years and enjoys the events focused on networking - Off the Clock, Leveling Up and Corporate Cup! He told us he enjoys "being able to meet with other Young Professionals in a laid-back setting during the Off the Clock, and then being able to learn from established community leaders during the Leveling Up events, which always energize me to better myself."
Congratulations, Brady. Thank you for your dedication to our YPN program and FMWF community.
See all awardees
Nicole Thorfinnson, Bobcat Company
Cole Mercier, Dakota Supply Group
Brady Eidenschink, Gate City Bank
Erin Larsgaard, Wold Johnson
Sara Hand, Cass County Electric Cooperative
John Fisher, Friends of the Children
Casey Thielges, Gate City Bank
Justin Gustofson, Property Resources Group
Celine Francisco, Wells Fargo Bank
Thad Swanson, Nilles Law Firm
Danne Doering, Choice Bank
Kelly Halvorson, Essentia Health
James Hand, Construction Engineers
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Corporate Cup
At this event put on by the YPN, physical fitness and friendly competition are cornerstones for Chamber member businesses to go head-to-head in everything from kickball to cycling to tug-of-war in a fun combination of team-building and networking. The event is open to all employees and fitness levels.
