The 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…
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North 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…
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A key player in developing the state’s workforce strategy is the North Dakota Workforce Development Council (WDC). The WDC’s role is to advise the governor and the public concerning the nature and extent of the state’s workforce needs and to identify ways to address these needs while maximizing available resources…
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Klassen 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…
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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.…
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Healthy 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.…
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Amos 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…
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Gusaas first got his start in the billboard advertising industry by offering portable, neon signs that could be placed virtually anywhere in town.…
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Did You Know?A large portion of Voegele’s job consists of pet visits, where she goes to the owner’s house, checks in on and takes care of the animal(s). Stacy Leigh Voegele, Owner of The Critter Sitter, has been operating her in-home pet care service business for 10 years, offering a…
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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.…
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Out of town is a contemporary clothing and accessories boutique for women and babies with stores located in Bismark and Dickinson, ND.…
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Since 2006, Mandan has been on a mission to change their business landscape through Ellen Huber, the Business Development & Communications Director of Mandan.…
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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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Formed in 1987, Dakota Media Access is a North Dakota nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation that aims to give creatives a media platform to speak their voice.…
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