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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

UND Nistler College receives reaccreditation from AACSB International

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The University of North Dakota Nistler College of Business & Public Administration has been reaccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools. This distinction puts the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration in the top 5% of business schools globally, with only 840 […]

Celebrating National Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Day on March 16th

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NORTH DAKOTA – America’s SBDCs continue to be standout leaders in job creation and economic success throughout the nation. Over the past year, SBDCs across the country have illuminated the way for their small business clients. The sixth annual SBDC Day will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. SBDC Day is a national, collective […]

NORTH DAKOTA SBDC HIRES NEW FARGO/SOUTHEAST REGION BUSINESS ADVISOR CHRIS ERWIN

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          FARGO, N.D. – ND Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) is proud to announce the addition of Chris Erwin to the Fargo/ Southeast Center. Chris will serve as a business advisor and assist with providing services to clients across the southeast quadrant of the state. The Fargo/ Southeast Center is located […]