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Mary Beth Votava receives ‘GrowthWheel’ certification

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MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) is proud to announce that Mary Beth Votava, has successfully completed the GrowthWheel program and is now officially recognized as a GrowthWheel Certified Business Advisor and GrowthWheel Certified Partner. Since joining the ND SBDC in July of 2000, Mary Beth Votava has consistently […]

Statement from the UND President on the passing of Earl Strinden

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Remembering Earl Strinden Earl Strinden epitomized both UND and the State of North Dakota. His contributions to our campus were ceaseless, and I was thrilled to speak with him shortly after I was appointed as UND’s President and quite a few times since. He was always kind and welcoming to me and Kathy in our […]

North Dakota SBDC promotes Demars to Bismarck Center director

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            BISMARCK, N.D. – The ND Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyler Demars to Bismarck Center director. Demars will be offering his assistance to the 10 counties within State Planning Region Seven. Demars, a long-time Bismarck resident, has worked in business and economic […]

Mary Beth Votava named 2022 State Star of ND SBDC

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MINOT, N.D. – Mary Beth Votava, Center Director of the Minot Small Business Development Center (SBDC), has been awarded this year’s America’s SBDC State Star. Votava is the network’s longest-tenured staff member, having been with the program since July of 2000. The Minot center serves seven counties in north central North Dakota. Mary Beth earned […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: Virtual Press Conference scheduled for 2 p.m. CT, TODAY, Wednesday, Aug. 31 to address University of North Dakota’s commitment to Indigenous communities regarding repatriation efforts on campus

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EMBARGOED UNIVERSITY STATEMENT DOWN PAGE — Until 2 P.M. CT, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – University of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost; Nathan Davis, executive director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission; UND Professor of Psychology Doug McDonald and Laine Lyons, both of whom are members of the UND Repatriation Committee; […]

Memorial Village to hold groundbreaking Thursday, Aug. 25

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Long-standing supporters of the University of North Dakota and members of the Greater Grand Forks community are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, Aug. 25, to celebrate the start of construction on Memorial Village, a five-story structure that will house coaching staff, athletic administration, student-athlete academic services, and feature market-rate apartments on the upper floors. […]

New UND Faculty & Administrator Bus Tour to Roll Again Through North Dakota Aug. 15-17

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This year’s route winds through Carrington, Underwood, Bismarck/Mandan, Medora, Nome, Gwinner and Fargo What: 2022 New UND Faculty & Administrators Bus Tour of North Dakota Who: Tour will be led for the first time by UND President Andy Armacost and First Lady Kathy Armacost Where: Carrington, Underwood, Bismarck/Mandan, Medora, Nome (southeast of Valley City), Gwinner, […]

ND SBDC launches new exit and succession planning guide

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers has launched a brand-new exit and succession planning guide, which will help with transitioning out of a business. Currently, 66 percent of the American business market is owned by Baby Boomers. Transitioning ownership of those businesses – either to the next generation or by […]