Month: July 2018
Using Systems to Diversify North Dakota's Economy
By Emerging Prairie
Article written by Michael Warner (Mike Warner has had a 40 year career spanning a broad spectrum of business start-ups and expansions. During his career, he has helped start, direct…
Michelle Lucas promotes STEM/STEAM through space with nonprofit Higher Orbits
By Austin Gerth
In our distracting world, it can be difficult to get students interested in STEM topics. Higher Orbits founder and president Michelle Lucas believes studying human spaceflight can help change that.…
Hamse Warfa harnesses the power of blockchain to help the world’s poorest participate in the global economy with BanQu
By Austin Gerth
The ability to acquire credit is one of the key elements necessary to participate in a modern economy. Unfortunately, having a traceable credit history is a typical requirement for acquiring…
Josh Ulrich provides the inside scoop on the success of his Fargo candy shop, Scoop N Dough Candy Co.
By Austin Gerth
The recently opened Scoop N Dough Candy Co. in downtown Fargo grew out of founder and owner Josh Ulrich’s desire to do something for his community. “I love Fargo and…
Michelle Pulling on launching The Silver Lining Creamery in Fargo
By Austin Gerth
Experienced ice-cream-and-coffee entrepreneur Michelle Pulling just expanded her successful Rapid City business, The Silver Lining Creamery, into Fargo. The new location has been open for roughly two months. “We specialize…
Bogobrush is creating positive social change two toothbrushes at a time
By Austin Gerth
Fargo-based Bogobrush is striving to alter the toothbrush industry with its sustainable toothbrushes. Bogobrush’s mission and marketing scheme are built into the company name—the toothbrushes are buy one, give one.…