May 21PeopleStartups
10 Questions with John Machacek: Event Conex
John Machacek, Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, has worked with countless startups throughout our community over the years.
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May 21PeopleFounders
Women You Should Know: Yvette Reyes, Owner, FM Aerial & Movement Arts
A first-generation American growing up in rural Minnesota, a female welder working the night shift, a Fargo transplant, a young entrepreneur trying to establish a new business during the COVID-19 pand
May 16PeopleFounders
Acquisition Spree: Advanced Business Methods Adds 4 Businesses in Less Than a Year
Advanced Business Methods (ABM) has been a strong business in this region for over five decades. However, like many other businesses in the printer and copier sector, ABM has encountered a stagnation
May 16PeopleFounders
The Journey of Mike’s Epoxy Floors
Growing up, Mike lived in a three-bedroom house in a family of eight children. If he wanted something, he had to work for it. So that’s what he did and he never stopped.
May 16PeopleStartups
$748K Seed Funding Round Has Detect Auto Ready for Takeoff
Detect Auto, a Fargo-based startup leveraging artificial intelligence to transform auto repair shops and dealerships, has successfully closed a $748,000 seed funding round.
May 16PeopleFounders
General Equipment & Supplies: Reflecting on 40 Years
In 1984, General Equipment & Supplies, Inc. was founded by Don Shilling, Jerry Kern, Gene Hestdalen, and Orvis Stockstad, all former employees of General Diesel and Equipment.
May 10PeopleSoftware
Exploring AI with Bushel
Bushel, based in Fargo, is an innovative software company dedicated to modernizing the agriculture sector through digital infrastructure.
May 10PeopleSoftware
Exploring AI with Kirkwall
Kirkwall, founded in 2022, is a company that has evolved from focusing narrowly on cybersecurity for drones and autonomous systems to providing a more holistic monitoring solution for robotic and indu
May 10PeopleSoftware
Exploring AI with Chipp.AI
Scott Meyer believes that AI can help you work smart and live well. That’s why Chipp.ai’s mission is to “provide AI for all.”
May 10PeopleVenture
From Market Booths to Storefronts; Red River Market Success Stories
The Red River Market is one of our community’s most vibrant gatherings.
May 10PeopleSoftware
Young Professional Feature: Cole Mercier, Communication & Engagement Strategist, Dakota Supply Group
Cole Mercier is a member of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Network, a networking group that exists to bring together the leaders and influencers of tomorrow.
May 10PeopleConstruction
Women You Should Know: Bobbi Hepper Olson, Hepper Olson Architects
Bobbi Hepper Olson knew she wanted to be an architect. Her passion for the profession started in fifth grade before she even knew what being an architect entailed.
May 10PeopleFinance
35 Under 35: Sam Miranda, Senior Talent Acquisition and Inclusion Specialist, Gate City Bank
Hi friends! I grew up in a small town (shoutout to New Rockford!) in North Dakota and have been lucky to call the FM area my home since coming to college!
May 10PeopleStartups
10 Questions with John Machacek: Verdethos
john Machacek, Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, has worked with countless startups throughout our community over the years.
May 10PeopleFounders
Exploring AI with Paul Breuler
Maktelier Founder Paul Breuler is an interesting man, to say the least.
May 10PeopleStartups
10 Questions With John Machacek: Wright Foot
John Machacek, Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, has worked with countless startups throughout our community over the years.
Apr 25PeopleWorkforce
35 Under 35: Lexi Stofferahn, HR Manager, PKG Contracting, Inc.
I am a Fargo native and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2017. I work as a human resources manager at PKG Contracting, where I stay busy making sure The Office drama stays on the TV sh
Apr 25PeopleReal Estate
35 Under 35: Marlee Schmidt Olson, Learning & Development Coordinator, TrueNorth Steel
I grew up in Minot with two sisters that I am close with to this day. One of the most impactful parts of my adolescence was attending and working as a camp counselor at Triangle Y Camp.
Apr 25PeopleReal Estate
Danielle Smith, Learning & Development Systems Administrator, Western State Bank
Hello! My name is Danielle Smith, and I am 35 years old.
Apr 25PeopleReal Estate
Lindsay Reede, Sales/Business Development, Next Generation Gaming
Hi there! I’m Lindsay Reede, an espresso enthusiast who will never turn down an iced latte regardless of the temperature outside! Bismarck is where I called home all throughout my childhood.
Apr 25PeopleHealthcare
Caitlin Pallai, Media Relations Specialist, Essentia Health
“I grew up in Sequim, WA out on the Olympic Peninsula. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a writing-focused bachelor’s degree in English.
Apr 25PeopleRetail
Kassidy Olsen, Market Retail Leader, Dacotah Bank
My name is Kassidy Olsen and I grew up in both Fargo and Valley City. I have two younger brothers, Damien and Tyler who keep the whole family busy with hockey and 4-H.
Apr 25PeopleHealthcare
Danica Musich, Community Engagement Officer, City of Fargo Police Department
I’m originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. While it is beautiful, it was a little too small for the life plans I had.
Apr 25PeopleAgtech
35 Under 35: Sarah Mattson, Head Start Project Director, SENDCAA
I’m Sarah! I grew up in Argyle, MN, and currently reside on a hobby farm outside of Kindred with my husband and our one-year-old son.