Meet AAF-ND
What is AAF? The American Advertising Federation of North Dakota (AAF-ND) is one of 210 local affiliates of the national American Advertising Federation (AAF), dedicated to supporting our region’s...
View ArticleSuccessful Event Planning and Execution
By Shelby Aho Hey there! Shelby Aho here, and I’m thrilled to share why I believe Livewire is one of the top event planning and production agencies in the Upper Midwest. We’re not just about logistics...
View ArticleNew Era Ventures is Backing the Next Generation of Startups, One Deal at a Time
Q&A with Carter Steffes Q: How did you get to this point? A: I was born and raised in Fargo, went to high school at Fargo South, and attended college across the river at Concordia. My plan during...
View ArticleThe Varebergs are Aiming to Make Waves with Blue Comply
What’s new with Blue Comply? That’s the question I asked Emmy and Troy Vareberg, the co-founders of Vareberg Engineering who are taking a big leap into the startup world with their newest venture...
View ArticleWomen You Should Know: Jill Johnston
Jill Johnston, a multimedia artist and educator from Cando, ND, has forged a distinctive path, combining artistic exploration with a dedication to fostering community connections. Her journey began...
View Article10 Questions with John Machacek: Drekker Brewing Company
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,...
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A Year as a Startup: The Journey of Kirkwall
By William Cromarty, Co-Founder, Kirkwall Hey! I’m Will. I’m the founder of a company called Kirkwall. We’re a venture-backed software company originally founded in Fargo with additional offices in...
View ArticleReLease’s Pivotal Moment
Rarely, if ever, does a business look the same as it did when it started. This can be especially true in the world of startups— something Founder/CEO of ReLease (formally Cios) Terry Wang knows very...
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Local Leaders Share The Best Tools to Fuel their Journey of Continuous Learning
By Karla Isley, United Way President & CEO Whether it’s a Spiderman backpack, a fresh haircut, or that crisp new stylin’ outfit, we all can picture that classic image of a child—or that memory of...
View ArticleMeet Commercial Realtor Sierra Wendt, Property Resources Group
Buffalo, ND native Sierra Wendt is young, but that doesn’t mean she is new to real estate. A graduate of NDSU, Sierra actually began working as a real estate agent in 2018 after graduating high school...
View ArticleDoug Hauck is and Electronics Pioneer
Doug Hauck, Co-Founder of Signum, is a rare combination of visionary, problem-solver, and innovator whose career in electronics spans over three decades. From designing critical circuit assemblies for...
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Ask The Expert: Drive Your Brand; Grow Your Business
By Custom Graphics Unlike digital ads that get lost in a scroll, radio ads that nobody listens to, or even the print ad you are reading now, vehicle wraps and graphics demand attention. Although...
View ArticleAsk The Expert: Why Livewire is Your Event Production Partner
By Kent Kolstad As event producers, we pour our hearts and souls into crafting unforgettable experiences for our clients’ audiences. But even the most meticulously planned event can fall flat if an...
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Young Entrepreneurs: Andrew Gravdahl
At just 24 years old, Andrew Gravdahl is working to transform the way people think about their morning coffee. As the owner of Complete Creamer, a first-of-its-kind protein-packed coffee creamer,...
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Young Entrepreneurs: Thea Werlinger, Owner, Bakehouse 23
Thea Werlinger, owner of Bakehouse 23, has a passion for baking that has been nurtured since childhood through her time at Gigi’s Cupcakes to today where she is crafting custom orders in her own...
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Young Entrepreneurs: Reed Petersen, Owner, Lab Liquidators
Reed Petersen’s entrepreneurial journey began with curiosity, innovation, and a knack for problem solving. Born and raised in Rochester, MN, Reed started his company, Lab Liquidators, at just 20 years...
View ArticleYoung Entrepreneurs: Zach Willis, Owner, Big Deck Barbecue Co.
Zach Willis, a former NDSU football player, is the owner of Big Deck Barbecue Co., a Fargo-based company specializing in high-quality, unique barbecue sauces and rubs. The inspiration for Big Deck...
View ArticleYoung Entrepreneurs: Oscar Bergeson, Owner, Car Kings Detailing
Oscar’s journey into entrepreneurship began at an early age while he spent time tinkering in his grandparents’ backyard. At just “11 or 12” years old, he would work with his grandfather in a backyard...
View ArticleYoung Entrepreneurs: Alex Kelly, Owner, Blueprint Personal Training
Alex Kelly, the founder of Blueprint, has turned his passion for fitness into a unique business that is helping people make meaningful changes. What is Blueprint Personal Training? Blueprint Personal...
View ArticleYoung Entrepreneurs: Ujjwal Adhikiri, Co-Founder, Kirkwall
Ujjwal Adhikari has embraced change and seized opportunities on his way to helping develop Kirkwall, a company that is working to shape the future of IoT and cybersecurity. Born in Nepal, Adhikari and...
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