Jan 31PeopleStartups
ReLease’s Pivotal Moment
Rarely, if ever, does a business look the same as it did when it started. This can be especially true in the world of startups— something Founder/CEO of ReLease (formally Cios) Terry Wang knows very w
January 2025 · Vol. 10
A Year as a Startup
A year inside the grind of getting a company off the ground.
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Jan 31PeopleNonprofit
Local Leaders Share The Best Tools to Fuel their Journey of Continuous Learning
Whether it’s a Spiderman backpack, a fresh haircut, or that crisp new stylin’ outfit, we all can picture that classic image of a child—or that memory of ourselves—on the first day of school.
Jan 31PeopleReal Estate
Meet Commercial Realtor Sierra Wendt, Property Resources Group
Buffalo, ND native Sierra Wendt is young, but that doesn’t mean she is new to real estate.
Jan 31PeopleFounders
Doug Hauck is an Electronics Pioneer
Doug Hauck, Co-Founder of Signum, is a rare combination of visionary, problem-solver, and innovator whose career in electronics spans over three decades.
Jan 30PeopleStartups
New Era Ventures is Backing the Next Generation of Startups, One Deal at a Time
Carter Steffes was born and raised in Fargo, went to high school at Fargo South, and attended college across the river at Concordia.
Jan 30TechStartups
The Varebergs are Aiming to Make Waves with Blue Comply
What’s new with Blue Comply? That’s the question I asked Emmy and Troy Vareberg, the co-founders of Vareberg Engineering who are taking a big leap into the startup world with their newest venture call
Jan 30PeopleFounders
Women You Should Know: Jill Johnston
Jill Johnston, a multimedia artist and educator from Cando, ND, has forged a distinctive path, combining artistic exploration with a dedication to fostering community connections.
Jan 30PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Drekker Brewing Company
ere are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Mark Bjornstad, Co-Founder and President, Drekker Brewing Company.
Jan 30PeopleStartups
A Year as a Startup: The Journey of Kirkwall
We’re a venture-backed software company originally founded in Fargo with additional offices in Grand Forks and Sioux Falls.
Jan 21People · PartnerHospitality
Saddle Up for the 2025 American Advertising Awards
Hold onto your cowboy hats, North Dakota! The American Advertising Federation of North Dakota (AAF-ND) is gearing up for its biggest night of the year: the 2025 American Advertising Awards.
Jan 21Tech · PartnerVenture
Next-Level Security, Next-Level Service
For over 25 years, NewVision Security in Bismarck, ND, has been a leading name in the region’s security industry.
Jan 21Tech · PartnerMarketing
Successful Event Planning and Execution
Hey there! Shelby Aho here, and I’m thrilled to share why I believe Livewire is one of the top event planning and production agencies in the Upper Midwest.