Awesome Foundation Grant Award Winner: Freds Dissonance
“I call it a one-day Jubilee,” said Frederick Edwards Jr., the founder of Fred’s Dissonance, of the 5th Annual Fargo Juneteenth Celebration that will be hosted at NDSU’s Renaissance Hall. Fred’s...
View Article10 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. He knows their ups,...
View ArticleExploring AI with Paul Breuler
Maktelier Founder Paul Breuler is an interesting man, to say the least. What he’s doing in the realm of AI is even more eye-catching than his background, perspective, and approach to life— all of...
View ArticleThe State of North Dakota is Embracing Generative AI
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View Article10 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. He knows their ups,...
View ArticleCrisis Control: Your Rapid & Effective Incident Response Plan
Are you prepared to face a natural disaster, cybersecurity breach, or system failure? Disruptive events like these can strike at any moment, causing chaos and confusion. But don’t worry—with an...
View ArticleAcquisition Spree: Advanced Business Methods Adds 4 Businesses in Less Than a...
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...
View ArticleThe 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. Now, with three decades of...
View Article$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. This seed round was “led by...
View ArticleGeneral 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. These founders set...
View ArticleThe Cost of Care: The High Cost of Specialty Rx
Chronic care’s high-cost factor Despite their ability to treat complex chronic conditions, specialty drugs come with a high cost that will impact spending trends. To reduce these costs for their...
View ArticleDirty Jobs: Advanced Striping and Sealcoating
Meet Advanced Striping and Sealcoating, where the daily grind is literal—grinding pavement that is. Located in Fargo, this company has been rolling out pavement services since 2009, transforming the...
View ArticleDirty Jobs: Prairie Pest Control
Check out Prairie Pest Control, where the daily battle is fought against the tiniest of invaders in our cities. Since its inception in 2017, this family-owned and operated business has been the...
View ArticleDirty Jobs: Minnkota Recycling
MinnKota Recycling has been keeping it clean and green since 1975, serving the tristate area and fulfilling recycling needs… and yes, it gets dirty. Founded on the grounds of sustainable living,...
View ArticleDirty Jobs: Clean It or Can It
Founded by Jordan Vittitow, the woman-owned and family-run venture, Clean It or Can It puts a fresh spin on trash talk with its simple yet complex services—to clean your dirty garbage bins. Since its...
View ArticleDirty Jobs: Rainbow Restoration
Meet Rainbow Restoration of Fargo, the heroes who make sure the disasters you face don’t last. Founded by Ned Halilovic, who also leads Ambassador Cleaning, and run by a small, invested team, Rainbow...
View ArticleAwesome Foundation Grant Award Winner: Life Care Unites Foundation
In January 2021, the Robinson family (Katrina, Jeremy, and their four children: Asia, Scott, Bryce, and India) created the Life Care Unites Foundation as a way to give back to the community. With the...
View Article10 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. He knows their ups,...
View ArticleWomen You Should Know: Yvette Reyes, Owner, FM Aerial & Movement Arts
By Arielle Windham 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...
View Article35 Under 35: Mandy Ayers, Registered Dental Hygienist, Pediatric Dentistry, LTD
Tell us about yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do. I was born and raised in Fargo. My husband, Terrell, and I have two kids, Tyana and Tereek. I am a social butterfly who enjoys meeting new...
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