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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Janelle Stoneking, Training and Development Specialist for ABLE Inc., has a natural gift for recognizing and celebrating people and their unique narratives.…
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Designer 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.…
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As 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…
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Since 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.…
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North 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.…
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For many people, dance is a fun activity to express yourself. But for Bailey Jangula and her mom Jenny Samuelson, it's creating a sense of home and community in Bismarck.…
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Chad 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.…
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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.…
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Knutson’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.…
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To 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.…
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A 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.…
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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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