Nov 3People
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Oct 2PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Adam Zach, CEO, Zegacy
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Adam Zach, CEO, Zegacy.
Oct 2PeopleFounders
Disrupt HR 2025
Occasionally, an event emerges that shakes things up—one that challenges your perspective and leaves you inspired. That event is DisruptHR!
Aug 28PeopleFounders
EmpowerHer: How Two Mothers Are Building a Safe Haven for Women in Recovery
When Tara Williams arrived in Fargo in 2019, she was chasing a new chapter.
Aug 28PeopleMarketing
Social Media & Custody Battles: What Every Parent Needs to Know
In today’s digitally connected world, social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X are deeply woven into our daily lives. While they offer avenues for connection and self-expression,
Aug 28PeopleHospitality
Women You Should Know: Melissa Sobolik
Melissa Sobolik has spent the last 18 years fighting hunger in North Dakota, but has done so most recently as CEO of the Great Plains Food Bank.
Aug 28PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Melanie Rudd (Ezer)
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Melanie Rudd, Founder, Ezer.
Jul 25PeopleFounders
Personal Healing to Holistic Wellness
Endure Thermal Spa isn’t just a wellness facility offering infrared saunas, cold plunges, and lymphatic therapy—it’s a lived-in philosophy, born from years of pain, perseverance, curiosity, and faith.
Jul 25PeopleFounders
Artists Are Business Owners Too: Meet Bill Damon
Artist William Damon eagerly opens a large package that has just been delivered to Gallery 4, an artist-owned cooperative in downtown Fargo where he has been a member and displayed his work for 30 yea
Jul 25PeopleFounders
Transforming the Traditions: President David Cook is Rewriting the Future of NDSU
When Dr. David Cook assumed the presidency of North Dakota State University just over three years ago, he entered the role with a unique blend of academic rigor, administrative expertise, and a forwar
Jul 25PeopleFounders
A Q&A with Jim Von Maur, Von Maur President & CEO
For more than 150 years, Von Maur has built a reputation as a retail experience that brings elegance, exceptional service, and an intentional approach to growth.
Jul 25PeopleVenture
Women You Should Know: Amber Blomberg
Amber Blomberg, recently honored as a YWCA Woman of the Year, is emerging as a dynamic community leader.
Jul 25PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Alex Warner, Founder & CEO of Work Odyssey
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Alex Warner, Founder & CEO, Work Odyssey.
Jul 21PeopleFounders
CEO Gary Tharaldson II Finds His Flame
At just 28 years old, Gary Tharaldson Jr. is navigating a complex space.
Jul 21PeopleFounders
Meet the 2025 Dakota Business Lending Entrepreneur District
The Entrepreneur District is opening a new door to small business success by offering an innovative, no-cost space where business owners can grow, collaborate, and transform.
Jul 21PeopleFounders
The Ag Spy: How Lanny Faleide Mapped the Future of Farming From Space
In central North Dakota, where the horizon rolls out like a blanket of possibility, Lanny Faleide was never just watching the skies—he was reading them.
Jun 26PeopleFinance
Protecting Our Loved Ones: Guardianships and Conservatorships
When a family member or friend can no longer manage their personal or financial affairs, the courts can step in through guardianships and conservatorships.
Jun 26PeopleHospitality
Women You Should Know: Anita Hoffarth and Rachel Asleson
If you’ve ever seen a big idea come to life in Fargo and wondered how it all got done, there’s a good chance Anita Hoffarth and Rachel Asleson were behind the scenes.
Jun 26PeopleStartups
10 Questions with John Machacek: Scott Meyer, CEO, Chipp
John Machacek, Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, has worked with countless startups throughout our community over the past nine years.
Jun 25PeopleFounders
The Indispensable Role of SBA Advisors in Local Business Communities
Small businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, fostering innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to the unique character of communities.
May 20PeopleStartups
Mike Warner Offers a Lifetime of Knowledge in New Book
Mike Warner has almost 50 years uninterrupted service on Boards of Directors of companies, which at time of service totaled over $2 Billion in sales and $2 Billion in assets which today significantly
May 20PeopleNonprofit
WellTold: Where Mission Meets Story
Too many conferences are filled with great speakers who inspire and motivate in the moment, and yet the inspiration evaporates quickly as attendees return to their everyday lives and endless to-do lis
May 20PeopleRetail
Artists Are Business Owners Too
It’s like treasure, you know. There are so many little bits and pieces to play with and it’s an excuse to hoard all kinds of weird stuff,” Crystal Thorson laughs cheerfully while restocking her earrin
May 20PeopleFounders
Women You Should Know: Teresa O’Day, Owner, Proper
If you’ve ever wandered Fargo with a desire for something fashionforward but approachable, odds are you’ve passed through the doors of Proper, Teresa O’Day’s thoughtfully curated clothing boutique.