ND Small Business Development Centers

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August, 2025

2025 September

Categories: Stakeholders

Our 2025 Advisory Board: The People Who Give Us Our Edge “The edge is in the inputs. The person who consumes from better sources, gets better thoughts.” James Clear, author of Atomic Habits Perspective is a powerful tool when determining strategy and direction. The ND SBDC benefits greatly from a best-in-class State Advisory Board that […]

From Wall Street to Main Street: What Warren Buffett Can Teach Small Business Owners

Categories: Advisor Knowledge Base

By: Keith Olson, Williston Center Director While Warren Buffett is best known as one of the world’s most successful investors, his principles for selecting companies overlap powerfully with how to run and operate a successful small business. At the ND SBDC, we think Buffett’s timeless wisdom applies just as much to Main Street as it […]

Success Story: The Galvan’s Bakery

Categories: ND SBDC Success Stories

The Galvan’s Bakery – Williston WILLISTON – When Alberto Galvan and his family began baking from their home, it was simply a way to share their love of traditional Mexican breads and pastries with friends and coworkers. But demand quickly outgrew their kitchen, and they started envisioning something bigger – a storefront where the community […]

2025 August

Categories: Stakeholders

Year-to-Date Greetings from the ND SBDC Network! Can you believe it’s already August? The year has flown by, and it feels like the right moment to pause for a bit of reflection. We’ve made great progress in 2025, and we’re also gearing up for the final stretch as we head into the last few months. […]