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“During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we recognize that our military and veteran families answer our Nation’s call to duty, and we recommit to doing right by their service and sacrifice.” (National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2023 White House Proclamation) Our programs (ND SBDC, VBOC of the Dakotas, and ND APEX Accelerator) often […]
Uncle Charlie’s Gourmet Snacks – Fargo/Southeast 2023 Uncle Charlie’s Gourmet Snacks began as a dream in the mind of Clayton Cottman, a passionate cook with a deep love for creating unique snack experiences. In 2018, Clayton took the bold step of starting his own business, a journey that would take two long years to materialize. […]
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The Range – Williston 2023 The journey of The Range, a sports bar with several simulators, including an indoor shooting range and golf complex, showcases the entrepreneurial spirit and community support that can turn an innovative idea into a thriving business. Owners Jeremy Stahowiak and Eli Black, along with the support of the ND SBDC […]
DL’s Strawberry Kooler – Bismarck 2023 VELVA – DL’s Strawberry Kooler is a popular bar and grill that holds a special significance for its current owner, Donna Lynn Knutson. Donna had previously worked at the establishment when it was known as the Strawberry Kooler under her mother’s ownership. After ten years, Donna’s mother made the […]
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Business can be exciting and edifying but often challenging when getting into the details of starting, maintaining, and expanding. That’s why, in business, asking the right questions is paramount. Business owners are often so close to their ideas and passions that they lose focus on what drives their success. All businesses need creativity and enthusiasm […]
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Welcome to Cybersecurity Month! While you might think of pumpkin spice, what your kids want to be for Halloween, or “sweater-weather” during the month of October, we like to focus on raising awareness with our clients of the one thing typically not on their radar, but it should be! Cyberattacks against small businesses have been […]
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ASR Brands – Grand Forks 2023 Paul Carlson, founder of ASR Brands, had always admired individuals who turned their ideas into thriving businesses. With a passion for creating something out of nothing, Paul embarked on his entrepreneurial journey to design and sell aftermarket roofs and sound systems for Polaris Rangers and golf carts. The idea […]
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Welcome back! We took a break over the summer and hope you did too! We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming, and the students are back on campuses which is always exciting and brings a renewed energy to our very quiet halls (in case it slipped your mind, we’re hosted by UND, and the Lead […]
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“How will I make my business operate if I can’t find employees?” is a challenge small business owners and entrepreneurs face as they build and sustain their businesses. In addition, how will they compete as small or new businesses in a very tight labor market? The United States had 10.1 million job openings as of […]
Salon Montage Studios – Fargo 2023 After dedicating 33 years of her career to a chain salon, Sue Cote found herself facing a setback when her position as General Manager was unexpectedly eliminated in early 2021. Initially contemplating a career shift outside the beauty industry, Sue’s former staff members reached out to her with a […]