Janelle Stoneking, Training and Development Specialist for ABLE Inc., has a natural gift for recognizing and celebrating people and their unique narratives.…
Read MoreDesigner Genes is an organization that was launched in 1986 by a small group of families who had children with Down syndrome. When launching, their main objective was to create a community and support one another.…
Read MoreAs a child, Jessica Dargis grew up with the smell of freshly purchased Bread Poets bakery bread in her home. As an adult, Jessica moved away from home to the Twin Cities where she met her husband, Peter Dargis. The two married and returned to Bismarck, and Jessica was quick…
Read MoreSince 2006, Kilbourne Group has been on a mission to revitalize downtown Fargo, North Dakota. As a
vertically integrated development company, Kilbourne has redeveloped historic buildings and turned
parking lots into mixed-use communities full of character, serving as settings for one-of-a-kind
experiences you can only have in Fargo. Creating a blend of retail,…
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.…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Assistive was first launched in 2000 with the mission to provide assistive technology (AT) demonstrations and offer support device loans to allow people with disabilities to live independently.…
Read MoreChad Wachter, a Bismarck native with a passion for entrepreneurship, is a fifth- generation business owner. From a young age, Wachter had a strong entrepreneurial spirit and was determined to make a mark in the business world.…
Read MoreKate and Wyatt Black are the ultimate hustle-and-bustle power couple in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Kate is the Vice President of Inland Oil & Gas Corporation and Managing Partner of Riverwood Partners, while Wyatt is the Co-Founder and President (Northern Division) and COO of Creedence Energy Services.…
Read MoreKnutson’s family has been in the real estate industry for over 40 years. Having been surrounded by the industry for years, it’s no surprise that he found a passion and knack for the career.…
Read MoreTo get ahead of today’s challenging climate, business owners and industry leaders are finding inspiration by the acre; between the corn rows, behind the barn and deep within the Quonsets of North Dakota’s family farms.…
Read MoreA culture of well-being can transform an entire organization. It creates a progression where employees feel cared for, which leads to higher engagement, productivity and retention.…
Read MoreHealthy communities grow healthy businesses. The stronger our communities are, from a health perspective, the healthier our businesses can be. For nearly 40 years, Tobacco Free North Dakota has fought to repel the tobacco industry in North Dakota.…
Read MoreAmos Kolbo first got into the world of business when he was 15 years old. His father asked him what he would do if he could do anything with his life. Six months later, at the young age of 16 years old, Kolbo launched his skate and snowboard shop, Amos…
Read MoreFounded in 1992 by three local Bismarck art teachers, Theo Art School is a non-profit art school offering educational enrichment to the youth and the adult population in our community through a strong fine arts program. Theo Art School offers year-round programming and brings art programs across the state of…
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