Aug 28PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Melanie Rudd (Ezer)
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Melanie Rudd, Founder, Ezer.
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Aug 26BusinessesFounders
Cleanup Week: A Treasure Hunt For Everyone
If anything proves that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, it’s Cleanup Week: the annual streetside something-for-nothing shopping extravaganza.
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 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.
Jul 17Businesses · PartnerFounders
A Legacy Forged In Steel
In 1945, Ole Rommesmo Sr. established The Fargo Tank Company through hard work, perseverance, and the trust of a few good people.
Jun 25TechStartups
TEDxFargo 2025: Where Every Thread Tells a Story
For the first time in TEDxFargo history, we are hosting a two-day event! TEDxFargo will be held over two-days, giving attendees the option to experience one day or both. Each day will offer a unique l
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 20TechStartups
gener8tor’s Most Recent gBETA Cohort
gener8tor, a nationally ranked venture capital firm and accelerator, in partnership with the North Dakota Growth Fund and 50 South Capital, has been working in our state to assist startups in our area
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.
May 20PeopleStartups
10 Questions With John Machacek: Peter Chamberlain, WalkWise, Inc.
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 20PeopleFounders
Beyond The 9 to 5
At Folkways, building community isn’t just part of the job—it’s the job. From curating immersive events like the Red River Market to fostering creative entrepreneurship through local partnerships, the
May 19Businesses · PartnerFounders
Construction Experts Built for Every Project
Enclave is a full-service real estate firm that creates spaces where people thrive.
Apr 21PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Light Consulting
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Sarah West, Owner, Light Consulting.
Apr 21AdviceFounders
Surpassing 25,000 Small Businesses in Fargo-Moorhead
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy, the number of small businesses in the Fargo metropolitan area grew from 23,077 in 2023 to 24,229 in 2024.
Apr 21AdviceFounders
11 Tips For Successful Event Planning
Tori Schmidt is the owner of The Event Company in Fargo, a company that specializes in weddings and events of all sizes.
Apr 21AdviceFounders
Junkin’ Market Days Brings Music, Food & Unique Finds to Fargo
Beginning Friday May 2 through Saturday, May 3, Fargo will host its eighth Junkin’ Market Days, a curated event and market for small businesses.
Apr 21PeopleFounders
Kaleb Dschaak is the Visionary CEO Leading Fenworks and the Esports Revolution
In the local realm of education, technology, and extracurricular engagement, few individuals have had an impact like Kaleb Dschaak, the CEO and founder of Fenworks, a company that helps middle schools