Kate 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 MoreThe Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network (YPN) was founded in 2005 with the goal to create and connect a positive community for local, young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs. In this feature, we've gathered many of YPN’s Board Members to ask them about their work in the Bis-Man business community, their goals…
Read MoreNorth Dakota has a rich collection of women-owned business stories— rural training facilities for ice skaters that inspire Olympic excellence, trucking and distribution companies that ship our agricultural goods, architects whose designs leave a legacy on our prairie, archeologists whose work protects and preserves the history of North Dakota’s Native…
Read MoreKlassen is a mother first and foremost, with three elementary-age kids. She works as a senior account manager for Flint Group, a Fargo-based marketing agency that also supports Lotus Midwest, a region-wide organization dedicated to strengthening the presence and power of women in the business community. Klassen serves as a…
Read MoreThe 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 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 MoreFocus on Bismarck-Mandan 2023 is Bismarck-Mandan's premier event for economic outlook and forecasting.…
Read MoreEach year, Mandan based entrepreneurs are offered the opportunity to grow their businesses exponentially through the Mandan Business Pitch Challenge.…
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…
Read MoreCourtney Neff and Hannah Zimmerman, co-owners of EmPowered Kids Pediatric Therapy, recently launched the business on August 1, 2022.…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Center Machine Inc is a machine repair company specializing in welding and industrial equipment repair. While Center Machine Inc has grown into a successful company over the last three decades, a recent change within the company places a new leader at the forefront.…
Read MoreKayla Schmidt is currently serving as the executive director of the North Dakota Women's Network. She's worn many hats, including working at a balloon shop, but a mental health diagnosis has been especially helpful in her work.…
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