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Skip to content People John Machacek's 10 Questions column sits down with Jack Brodshaug to talk financing programs for ag retailers, building a startup after a corporate career, and what brought him back to the FM area. AI Overview The 30-second version In shortJack Brodshaug, Co-Founder & COO of Flatland Capital Group, describes how his Fargo-based startup builds white-label input financing programs connecting ag retailers, manufacturers, farmers, and lenders.

Skip to content Businesses Kayla Deitch became the first full-time executive director of the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations, bringing an entrepreneurial background to a sector she believes needs one voice representing thousands of missions.

Skip to content Businesses Dean Dauphinais is a Marine Corps veteran, enrolled Turtle Mountain Chippewa member, and advocate rewriting the narrative for Native American veterans through both nonprofit work and his own business, Native Eco Solutions. AI Overview The 30-second version In shortMarine veteran Dean Dauphinais, an enrolled Turtle Mountain Chippewa member, runs nonprofit NAIV and co-founded Native Eco Solutions to address systemic barriers facing Native American veterans.

Skip to content Businesses After more than 20 years in the optical industry, Sean Mastel is opening Mastel Made, a downtown Fargo studio handcrafting eyeglass frames designed to last, not disposable eyewear replaced every few years. AI Overview The 30-second version In shortAfter 20-plus years in the optical industry, Sean Mastel is opening Mastel Made in downtown Fargo on August 18, a studio handcrafting eyeglass frames built for longevity rather than replacement.

Skip to content Businesses Kevin Biffert spent decades building precision manufacturing equipment before turning that expertise toward cattle. His company, 70ix, makes GPS ear tags designed to give ranchers an early warning system for their herds.

Skip to content Businesses Broadwater Capital buys equity in established Greater Midwest businesses instead of lending money, built by founder Erik Barner to bring institutional private equity expertise back home to North Dakota.

Skip to content Businesses North Dakota business owners have more funding options than "get a loan." This guide breaks down the state's gap financing, loan guarantees, tax tools, and grant programs, and which ones fit which kind of business.

Skip to content Partner ContentPresented by The best exit strategy starts years before you plan to leave. Mark Schiller of Williams & Schiller on building a business that's ready when you are. By Mark Schiller, CPA, ABV, CFP | Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography For many business owners, the company they have spent years, or even decades, building represents far more than an income source.

Skip to content Partner ContentPresented by Capital Credit Union has grown from 33 members in 1936 to more than 33,000 today. Here's how member ownership shapes everything from rates to service When people choose a financial institution, they often start by asking, "Is there a convenient location? Can I manage my money online? Does it offer the accounts and loans I need?" There is another question worth asking. Who is the institution built to benefit?

Skip to content Businesses Before you ask what a custom home costs per square foot, ask what's actually included. Radiant Homes' David Reid breaks down the questions that matter more. AI Overview The 30-second version In shortBefore you ask what a custom home costs per square foot, ask what's actually included. Radiant Homes' David Reid breaks down the questions that matter more.