In Hartford, South Dakota, War-Torn Cycles isn’t just another motorcycle repair shop, it’s the product of two veterans turning shared service and passion into purpose. Co-founders Andrew Hahn and Christopher Fischer first connected through their military backgrounds and mutual love of motorcycles. Andrew, who grew up in Humboldt, South Dakota, has served on Active-Duty and […]
Master of None Artistry, Spearfish, SD Owned by: Jessica Erhart, U.S. Army Meet Jessica Erhart, a remarkable veteran whose path from Active-Duty Army service to becoming a successful artist and small business owner embodies the true spirit of resilience and determination. Jessica served in the Army for an impressive 14 years and 3 months, a […]
Ginger Leaf Garden, Mandan, ND Owned by: Cassandra Mosbrucker, Army National Guard Cassandra Mosbrucker is a true inspiration for anyone looking to start their own business. Not only is she successfully running her own company, but she is still currently serving in the Army National Guard and has been for over a decade. Her military […]
Timber Ridge Campground, Keystone, SD Owned by: Peter & Monika Johncour, U.S. Air Force From Lieutenant Colonels to small business owners, Pete and Monika Johncour are taking on a new role as the owners of the Timber Ridge Campground in Keystone, SD. Their journey began after they attended a B2B training on Ellsworth Air Force […]
Fields Fish & Game, DeSmet, SD Owned by: David Fields, U.S. Air Force David Fields served in the United States Air Force for seven years before he began a career in government contracting. His entrepreneurship journey began when David and his wife, Amanda, decided to move from Maryland to South Dakota. Upon arrival, a local […]
Lovely Lash Company, West Fargo, ND Owned by: Brea Binstock, North Dakota Army National Guard and Ashley Froemke Combat boot on one foot, stiletto on the other, and both hands filled with determination to bring out the best in others. Brea Binstock wears many hats including friend, wife, mom, active military member, and small business […]
The Jolly Jalapeno, Grand Forks, ND Owned by: Alfredo Lugo, U.S. Air Force Alfredo Lugo, Air Force Master Sergeant, attended a Boots to Business workshop simply to take advantage of the learning opportunity. While there, Lugo was focused on the entrepreneur journey. At the time he wasn’t sure if he would open a business but […]
Art by Heather, Grand Forks, ND Owned by: Heather Krause, U.S. Army Heather Krause, U.S. Army veteran, has a life-long passion and love for art since she was old enough to hold a crayon. Though she pursued art through high school, she was not looking to focus on art as a career. She joined the […]
Beard BQ Sauce, Rapid City, SD Owned by: Felix Irving, U.S. Air Force Leading the barbeque revolution one backyard at a time, Felix Irving, retired Air Force airman who served at the Ellsworth Air Force Base, is now cooking up recipes to showcase his specialty sauces and rubs. Owner and operator of “Beard BQ Sauce […]
Bed ‘N Biscuit Ranch, Bismarck, ND Owned by Lila Teunissen & Michelle Thomsen, Army National Guard Lila Teunissen and Michelle Thomsen came to their dream of business ownership from different directions. Lila’s background, education and service include working as a medic and in the microbiology field. Michelle went to law school. They are both currently […]