Kevin O'Leary, one of America's most well-known businessmen, is looking to make a big-time impact in North Dakota through Wonder Fund North Dakota, a North Dakota Development Fund direct investment program that will use federal funds allocated through a State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) grant.…
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Although Troy Nelson is not mentioned among the local celebrities like Carson Wentz and others who have reached the top of their professional arena, he sure should be.…
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In writing this article, we had the pleasure of working with Alex Dahl, co-owner of the premier full-service men's clothing store in the Bis-Man metro, Halberstadt's Bismarck. We came up with a list of summer must-haves to look your best in these beautifully warm months.…
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Coding until two in the morning… for fun? That's what Co-Founders Garrett Moon and Justin Walsh used to do long before they developed a global company with 200,000 users across more than 100 different countries, CoSchedule.…
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Family Flock Memberships for this season are already 97% SOLD OUT, so you better hurry!…
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The Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC exists to serve the business interests and needs of its business members in the community. Let's get to know the leadership team steering this great community into the future!…
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This is the most relevant Dale Carnegie has been in 100 years, and research backs it up.…
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701 Studios, a company that helps customers get their brand out and enhance their online presence through web development, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing and online advertising, has been in business for five years to date.…
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Evan and Ganya Anderson are the “Mad Scientist” and “Resident Geek” founders of Gizmonics, a service business that aims to support others in their creative endeavors through kickstarting new products, patents and prototypes. The two business creatives have always preferred taking the path less traveled.…
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Promotional agencies are oftentimes thought of as companies that simply put a logo on a hat or T-shirt and make a profit through one-time transactions.…
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When it comes to a business trip, your level of preparedness can be the difference between a nightmare and a dream come true.…
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Life is short…..Go Nuts! I have a sign by my desk that says everything is “figureoutable.” Be smart in your decisions and you can make everything “figureoutable.”…
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Since the beginning of 2021. former Bismarck Mayor Mike Seminary has been shining a light on "needle movers" through his podcast Mike Seminary and Friends.…
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One of my greatest envies in life is when people say they were born and raised in North Dakota. I was born next door in Minnesota and spent the first two years of life in Florida but, I have called North Dakota home for the past 28 years.…
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Nobody in North Dakota can deny that access to rural healthcare is important. Still, lack of resources, funding, and workforce are putting some cornerstone systems and rural critical access hospitals in trouble, ultimately hurting every business in our small, home-town communities.…
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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.…
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law in August of that year.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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I am the owner of Organize with Lexi, a professional homeorganizing company based in the Bismarck-Mandan community.…
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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.…
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Whether you’re a small business or a multi-national corporation, your success hinges on the accessibility and availability of critical data.…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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