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\"\"<\/a>Rustic Orchid Floral Brings Beauty Close to Home<\/h3>\n

HETTINGER – <\/strong>When longtime resident and small business owner Cheryl Dix noticed her community no longer had a flower shop, she decided to change that. Drawing on her lifelong love of gardening, she opened Rustic Orchid Floral in the summer of 2025 in a vacant space beside her laundromat. Cheryl and her husband have owned the laundromat for several years, purchasing it to create another source of income for their family. That first business gave her valuable experience managing operations and customer service, lessons she\u2019s now applying to the floral shop.<\/p>\n

Building on Guidance and Grit\"\"<\/a><\/h6>\n

Even with prior business experience, Cheryl knew launching a retail floral shop would bring new challenges. She wanted a\u00a0clear plan to manage cash flow and steady growth. Through the ND SBDC office in Bowman, she connected with Business Advisor Sarah Nagel, who helped her turn that plan into reality.<\/p>\n

Together they developed a detailed business plan and financial projections that helped Cheryl secure financing through Dakota Western Bank. Sarah also shared sample expense categories and researched floral industry startup costs to strengthen the proposal. With each step, Cheryl\u2019s confidence grew. \u201cSarah simplified the process,\u201d Cheryl said. \u201cShe helped me see the numbers clearly and believe I could do this.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Cheryl\u2019s relationship with the ND SBDC began even earlier. She previously worked with Advisor Laura Weber to apply for a SW REAP loan and a grant from the Adams County Development Corporation to make improvements to the laundromat. Laura guided her through business planning, projections, and the application process, setting the foundation for her next venture.<\/p>\n

Because Cheryl\u2019s background was in social work rather than retail, Sarah encouraged her to reach out to other florists to learn how they operated. Cheryl embraced that advice, pairing creativity with determination. \u201cShe never took no for an answer,\u201d Sarah said. \u201cShe worked closely with me and Dakota Western Bank to make the financing work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Growing with the Community\"\"<\/a><\/h6>\n

Today, Rustic Orchid Floral is filling a long-missed need in Hettinger and the surrounding area. Customers now have a trusted local option for meaningful occasions, and Cheryl enjoys providing quality products and personal service that brighten people\u2019s days. \u201cThe community has been wonderful,\u201d she said. \u201cI love being able to serve my hometown.\u201d<\/p>\n

The support was clear during her recent ribbon cutting, where Cheryl thanked the ND SBDC, Adams County Development Corporation, and Dakota Western Bank for helping make her vision possible. \u201cThank you to the great people who gave me the opportunity to provide this beautiful service in our community,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Cheryl\u2019s focus now is steady, sustainable growth. She continues to learn the rhythm of inventory and cash flow, refine pricing and purchasing, and build lasting customer relationships. Her advice for other entrepreneurs is simple: work with the ND SBDC. \u201cPassion matters,\u201d she said, \u201cbut planning makes it possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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