Oct 21Advice · PartnerFinance
Try This if You’re Tired of Paying Too Much for Insurance
How loudly did you gasp at your last insurance bill? We’ve done it.
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Oct 18PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Blue Comply
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Troy and Emmy Vareberg, co-founders of Blue Comply.
Oct 18AdviceHealthcare
How to Prioritize Employee Wellbeing with The Village Family Service Center
We spoke with two individuals from The Village Family Service Center: Gabby Hagen, MS, LPCC, and EAP Clinic Supervisor and Susan Williams, MAEd, Gallup Certified Strenghts Coach and Village Trainer to
Oct 16PeopleFounders
Women You Should Know: Beverly Unrath, Owner, Administrator, and CEO, Dakota Home Care
Dakota Home Care offers something special for individuals needing inhome assistance—independence. It’s one of the few licensed health care agencies in our region allowing patients in the Bismark, Mand
Oct 15PeopleFounders
Avoiding Financial Disaster with Toby Kommer
As the owner of the CPA firm Haga Kommer, Aspire Bank, and Aspire Insurance, Toby Kommer knows numbers. He has helped countless businesses scale, balance budgets, and overcome financial disasters.
Oct 15PeopleFounders
What to do After Fire Damage with Cody Walton
There are a number of disasters people hope to never face and your business catching fire is up near the top of that list. As much as we don’t want to ever have to face this disaster, business fires d
Oct 15AdviceHealthcare
How to Handle Drinking and Substance Abuse in the Office with Megan Johnson
Substance abuse in the workplace is a pressing issue that affects businesses across industries. The economic and social impacts are significant, with drug and alcohol use contributing to decreased pro
Oct 15AdviceSoftware
Surviving Cybersecurity Threats with Jamie Maguire
Cybersecurity threats are on the rise and one misstep could cost you your business. We spoke with High Point Networks Senior Security Engineer Jamie Maguire to learn about how to prevent and recover f
Oct 15AdviceVenture
Combatting Professional Burnout
Professional burnout has become an increasingly common issue across industries. Characterized by chronic stress, exhaustion, and a sense of disconnection from one’s work, burnout not only affects indi
Oct 15BusinessesManufacturing
Flint Group Expands to Kansas City
Anytime a local business expands, it’s a cause for celebration. Flint Group’s recent expansion to Kansas City is no different.
Oct 8PeopleFounders
Discussions with DJ: Kelly Mortensen
This month, we’re excited to introduce Kelly Mortensen, the founder of Digital Plains LLC, a leading cybersecurity and managed services provider based in West Fargo.
Oct 8TechHospitality
Don’t Get Hooked: Understanding and Preventing Phishing Scams
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.
Oct 8Advice · PartnerHealthcare
How Does The New Part D Medicare Drug Law Impact Consumers?
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law in August of that year.
Oct 8PeopleConstruction
Phase 1 Complete: Fargo Parks Sports Center
For over 35 years, JLG Architects has been a cornerstone in helping (quite literally) shape North Dakota’s communities.
Oct 8PeopleFounders
Women You Should Know: Nicole Jacobson, Owner, Vampire Penguin
Vampire Penguin. A unique name for a unique treat. Nicole Jacobson was skeptical when family in Florida brought her to their local Vampire Penguin.
Oct 8AdviceFinance
Keep More 7 Essential Steps to End Your Year Well With Your Money
School just started, and life in the city is transitioning to the fall hustle. Soon, the leaves will fall, and winter will be on our doorstep.
Oct 8PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Jenny Sheets
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Jenny Sheets, founder and social design consultant, Discover Outdoors.
Oct 8PeopleNonprofit
Awesome Foundation Award Winner: Advancing Equity Together
The Awesome Foundation named Advancing Equity Together (AET) its July grantee.
Oct 8AdviceReal Estate
Crossing State Lines: Transferring Guardianships and Conservatorships between North Dakota and Minnesota
In the Red River Valley, it is common for close family and friends to live on opposite sides of the North Dakota-Minnesota state line.
Oct 2PeopleHealthcare
2024 DisruptHR Speaker: Michael Bloom, President, Hip Hop & Hope
The title of my talk is “How Do We Turn Ripples Into Waves?”
Oct 2PeopleFounders
2024 DisruptHR Speaker: Calli Adamson Bakken, Founder, Wiggle Work
Calli Adamson Bakken is an expert in employer brands.
Oct 2PeopleWorkforce
2024 DisruptHR Speaker: Annie Corbin, Vice President Human Resources, Aldevron
I am a wife, mom of two under two, and HR professional who loves her job and career.
Oct 2PeopleFounders
2024 DisruptHR Speaker: Kendra Q. Dodd, Founder, Fulfil-2B. LLC
A transformative discussion of obtaining true inclusive success by saying farewell to outdated Microwave Mentality in the realms of Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity (BID).
Oct 2PeopleReal Estate
2024 DisruptHR Speaker: Emma McIntyre, Manager of Development and Partnerships, Folkways
Born and raised in Fargo, Emma left for college in Colorado, only to return post-graduation to work on community projects like StartupBREW, She Starts Week, and TEDxFargo.