Bis-Man INC! Search Search Mini-Experiments: The Art (and Science) of Uncovering Your Next Step July 31, 2025 Advice, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News For this exercise, you can take the lens of yourself as an individual, or your business—up to you! ...Read More Mission-Driven Leadership: How Veterans Excel at Running Small Businesses July 31, 2025 Advice, Columns, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News Should you be surprised? ...Read More Women You Should Know: Jolene Rieck July 31, 2025 Business Profile, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News Meet Jolene Rieck ...Read More Expand Your Reach: Adding Live Streaming to Your Events July 18, 2025 Advice, Business Profile, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News, Partner Content, Sponsored, Sponsored Content Want to connect with a wider audience? Live streaming can significantly boost your event's reach, allowing people to participate regardless ...Read More Outdoor Events: How Can I Plan For Success? June 11, 2025 Advice, Business Events, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News, Partner Content As the weather turns warmer, the appeal of outdoor events amplifies! From dynamic concerts and community festivals to significant moments ...Read More Endeavor North Design: Purposeful Design, Expert Guidance, Every Step of the Way June 11, 2025 Business Profile, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News, Partner Content Some firms chase trends, while others build legacies. Endeavor North Design, PLLC falls decisively into the latter. ...Read More Discover Medical Marijuana’s Potential Benefits [email protected] October 10, 2024 Advice, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News, Partner Content When many people think of marijuana, they might picture recreational use. However, for nearly 10,000 North Dakotans, medical marijuana offers an alternative treatment solution for their medical conditions. Let’s explore who may benefit from this treatment option. Read More How Does The New Part D Medicare Drug Law Impact Consumers? [email protected] October 10, 2024 Advice, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News, Partner Content The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law in August of that year. Read More Don’t Get Hooked: Understanding and Preventing Phishing Scams [email protected] October 10, 2024 Advice, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News, Partner Content, Tech, Uncategorized Imagine this: you’re starting your day with a fresh cup of coffee, all ready to tackle your to-do list, when an email that looks to be from a trusted partner lands in your inbox. Read More Women in Business: Angie Milakovic & Solli Frank [email protected] October 8, 2024 Advice, Business Profile, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News Angie, an associate professor of geography and geographic information systems at Bismarck State College, and Solli, a former mechanical engineer and GIS analyst in Bismarck, founded Kajaer GeoConsulting to offer GIS services to small businesses. Read More Women in Business: Rachael Howard, Owner, 3andme Mobile Coffee [email protected] October 8, 2024 Advice, Business Profile, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News Currently, I am the owner of 3andME and oversee our pretty pink trailer, cute little blue kiosk located inside North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, and our additional wholesale and catering opportunities. Read More Women in Business: Lexi Nichols, Organizer and Owner, Organize With Lexi [email protected] October 8, 2024 Advice, Business Profile, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News I am the owner of Organize with Lexi, a professional homeorganizing company based in the Bismarck-Mandan community. Read More Women in Business: Brooke Leno, Founder and CEO, Out of Town Clothing [email protected] October 8, 2024 Advice, Business Profile, Columns, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News As the founder and CEO of Out of Town, my role is constantly evolving. I started by working on the sales floor daily and being very hands-on in operations. Read More Steady Operations Start with Secure Data [email protected] October 8, 2024 Advice, Columns, Featured, Latest Articles, News, Sponsored Content, Tech Whether you’re a small business or a multi-national corporation, your success hinges on the accessibility and availability of critical data. Read More Bismarck-Mandan’s Burnout Issue Grant Ayers August 22, 2024 Advice, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles In today’s fast-paced “hustle culture,” burnout and work-related stress have become pressing issues for professionals across industries. To dive deeper, I spoke with a small handful of local therapists and counselors to explore effective strategies to prevent burnout and promote a healthier work-life balance. Through their insights, we aim to provide practical solutions that can help business owners and employees maintain mental well-being both in and out of the workplace. Join us as we uncover the root causes of burnout and discuss actionable measures to combat it, striving for a more positive and productive workforce. Read More Training Opportunities in Bismarck-Mandan with TrainND Grant Ayers August 19, 2024 Entrepreneurship, Featured, Latest Articles TrainND, North Dakota’s comprehensive and inclusive training network, was founded in 1998 with the mission of researching what the best practices in other states are for workforces. Originally coordinated by the Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce, the initiative has expanded significantly over 26 years and solidified itself as a world-class workforce training system in our state. Read More Women You Should Know: Chris Kman [email protected] August 19, 2024 Advice, Business Profile, CEO, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Latest Articles When Chris Kman moved to Dickinson in 2016, she had no idea the impact this decision would make on the trajectory of her life. Inspired by the rugged beauty of the Badlands and the wild horses that call the region home, Kman decided to forge her own trail as an entrepreneur and wildlife advocate. Read More Why Smart Tech Acceleration is Essential to Your Long-Term Success [email protected] August 19, 2024 Advice, Featured, Latest Articles, Partner Content Smart tech acceleration isn’t just updating your tech at a breakneck pace. It’s transforming it into a powerful ally for your business ambitions. This approach isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about adopting a visionary stance to ensure your tech journey aligns perfectly with your business goals. Read More Progressing Health Care Through Partnerships: Innovating Physical Therapy [email protected] August 19, 2024 Featured, Latest Articles, Partner Content Physical therapy made convenient Partnering with innovative, forward-thinking companies is one way that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) offers their members holistic, high-quality health care. One critical partnership is with Sword—a virtual physical therapy platform, which offers an alternative option to supplement BCBSND’s existing provider network. Read More A Look Into Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program in North Dakota Grant Ayers July 25, 2024 Business Events, Entrepreneurship, Events, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program was founded 14 years ago. Read More Building a Stronger Bismarck Through Center Counseling Grant Ayers July 25, 2024 Advice, Business Profile, CEO, Culture, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles Center Counseling, founded by Greg Molinaro, was formally launched in June of 2021. While it was solely Molinaro in the early days, Center Counseling’s team has expanded to boast 38 employees in just over 2.5 years. Read More Women You Should Know: Beth Demke Lotus Midwest July 25, 2024 Columns, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles For Beth Demke, executive director of North Dakota’s Gateway to Science (NDGTS), the formula for success isn’t the neat, polished equation at the end of an experiment. Rather, it’s the whole journey from hypothesis to conclusion. Read More City of Bismarck Readies its EAB Response Grant Ayers July 25, 2024 Columns, Featured, Latest Articles In February 2023, the City of Moorhead’s Forestry Department found Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) larvae during its winter tree pruning. At the time of the February 2023 discovery, 36 states and the District of Columbia had found EAB in their borders. Read More Demystifying Financial Analysis with the VBOC’s Doug Sanzone VBOC of the Dakotas July 25, 2024 Advice, Columns, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Latest Articles The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as VBOCs. Read More SBA Leader and Whitehouse Cabinet Member Isabel Casillas Guzman Sees ND as Important Ag Hub [email protected] July 25, 2024 Advice, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles On the morning of Tuesday, July 2, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), a position which makes her the head of small businesses in President Biden’s cabinet, had the opportunity to tour the newly opened Grand Farm Innovation Shop and talk to local entrepreneurs about their businesses. Read More Partner Content: Join the Bismarck Public Schools’ Child Nutrition Team! Grant Ayers July 22, 2024 Employment, Featured, Latest Articles, Partner Content The Bismarck Public Schools (BPS) Child Nutrition Department plays a pivotal role in the health and well-being of their students, serving approximately 13,000 meals daily across 27 sites. Read More The Game Changers Issue Grant Ayers June 24, 2024 Advice, Culture, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles In “The Game Changers Issue,” we dive into some of the many local business leaders and figures who thrive by harnessing the expertise of local service providers and networking groups, discovering savvy cost-saving techniques, and more knowledge to grow. Read More An Update From Pavewise: Construction Season is Here! Grant Ayers June 24, 2024 Business Profile, Columns, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Latest Articles, Start Ups As the beginning of construction season takes off, we at Pavewise are thrilled to watch the developments unfold, especially with our newest addition, GroundTruth. Read More Baking Dreams into Reality with Brick Oven Bakery Grant Ayers June 24, 2024 Uncategorized Read More Artificial Intelligence with the VBOC: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going? VBOC of the Dakotas June 24, 2024 Advice, Columns, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Latest Articles The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as VBOCs. Read More The Business Lifecycle with Matt Ellerkamp, ND SBDC Business Advisor [email protected] June 24, 2024 Advice, Columns, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Latest Articles There are four phases in a business lifecycle, and each phase presents excitement and challenges. As a small business owner, awareness of where their business is in the life cycle provides key insight into keeping the business healthy and avoiding detrimental decisions. Read More Women You Should Know: Monica Soto, Lay Health Ambassadors Lotus Midwest June 24, 2024 Columns, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles Monica Soto is a familiar face among Dickinson’s new American community and with the area’s health providers. Read More What’s New In Town? Grant Ayers May 23, 2024 Business Profile, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Interview, Latest Articles, News Over the past year, plenty of new, exciting businesses and business expansions have made their debut, each bringing its own unique flavor and flair to the Bismarck-Mandan area. Read More Many Hats—One Successful Partner for Your Events Josiah Kopp May 20, 2024 Business Profile, Featured, Latest Articles, Partner Content Founded by Deidre Hillman in 2021, 13th Hat was born to serve the returning demand for community events in Bismarck-Mandan post-pandemic, and now serves clients statewide. Read More Women You Should Know: Kari Dunn | Owner, All in Development Company Lotus Midwest May 20, 2024 Business Profile, Columns, Culture, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Latest Articles If you’re all in on your life and goals, making a permanent change is easier. When you realize that you have the potential to change your life and you feel compelled to do so, it is important to trust your gut and work hard at your goals to show up for what matters. Read More The Mystic-Marauder Community Commitment Grant Ayers May 20, 2024 Columns, Featured, Latest Articles, News Bismarck State College (BSC) and the University of Mary share a common aim. “Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education, improving lives and building sustainable communities,” reads BSC’s mission statement, recently updated to reflect the school’s focus on statewide workforce preparation. Read More << Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 … Page10 >>