Fargo Jet Center Wins Business of the Year

Fargo Jet Center Inc (FJC) has won the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce “ChamberChoice Award” for Business of the Year. The announcement was made at the ChamberChoice Awards Luncheon, held on Thursday, May 13. More than 450 people were in attendance at the event, which honored the vigorous entrepreneurial spirit and important contributions made by businesses in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area.

“It’s an honor just to be nominated for Business of the Year," said President of Fargo Jet Center Inc, Jim Sweeney. "Winning the award is a tremendous feeling! This is a real tribute to our team who consistently serves our customers and community at the highest level.”

The ChamberChoice Award recipients were chosen from 90 nominated businesses. Selections were made by a panel of independent judges from the Fargo-Moorhead business community, who evaluated accomplishments in the areas of business growth, innovation, creativity, community involvement and unique achievements related to a specific business or industry. Names of the 15 finalists for the ChamberChoice Awards were announced at a March reception.

About Fargo/North Dakota

Fargo placed ninth on Forbes 2010 list of “Best Places for Business and Careers.” The U.S. Chamber of Commerce ranked North Dakota having the highest income and job growth over the last decade. The Chamber also cited North Dakota’s resistance to the recession, the lowest unemployment rate in the country and strong agriculture and energy sectors as reasons for the ranking.

About Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead is a regional federation of 1,800 private, public and non-profit member firms that collectively employ more than 89,000 people. It has members in 20 Minnesota communities, 20 North Dakota communities, South Dakota, Manitoba and beyond. The organization’s mission is unifying and advancing business and community interests in our region.

About Fargo Jet Center

FJC is recognized worldwide as a leading provider of aviation services. Based in Fargo, N.D., FJC is an Avfuel® fuel dealer, award-winning aircraft maintenance and avionics repair station and aircraft dealer. In addition, FJC operates a fleet of charter aircraft, a flight school and provides aircraft management services and opportunities for fractional aircraft ownership.