Oct 2PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Adam Zach, CEO, Zegacy
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Adam Zach, CEO, Zegacy.
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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!
Sep 11Events · PartnerFounders
Turning Lights Into Impact: How BIO Girls and Mobile Pro Built a Gala That Moves a Community
On a crisp fall evening in Fargo, hundreds gather in a room alive with anticipation.
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 28TechFounders
FamGenix is Charting a New Path for Preventative Healthcare
In 1996, long before genetic testing was a buzzword and decades before terms like “precision medicine” entered mainstream healthcare, software entrepreneur Mike Brammer was already envisioning a futur
Aug 28
Aug 28PeopleFounders
10 Questions with John Machacek: Melanie Rudd (Ezer)
Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for Melanie Rudd, Founder, Ezer.
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