Want to be a prime or subcontractor and do business with the government? ND Certified Women-Owned Business Kajaer GeoConsulting advises North Dakota business owners with these tips as they look to be awarded state and federal contracts in government procurement.
Read MoreBright Futures Learning Centers Owner and Operator Chelsey Steinlicht on the secret to her successes and where the desire to start and grow came from.
Read MoreKatelyn Fredrickson owner of Cousin Freddy Septic Service starts new business to pass on to her daughter. “She will be able to come with and help me and see all the hard work that goes into running a business….she will see that her mom worked hard for what she wanted," said Katelyn. Read about how NDWBC helped Katelyn get started.
Read MoreRising Phoenix, the name of our current Women’s Leadership Program class in Fargo, met for Session IV of the Women’s Leadership Program. Session IV covers professional development - what did they learn? Check out the blog!
Read MoreIt’s not easy to practice sustainability in the second most wasteful industry, the beauty industry. However, through consumer-conscious products and by following rigorous sustainability standards, Enlightened Beauty is taking care of its clients and minimizing the waste that the salon and spa industry contributes. NDWBC caught up with Owner Kayla Bartholomay who shares how Enlightened Beauty is making a positive difference in the industry and its community through Earth-friendly business choices.
Read MoreToday Lorie Pope, Majority-Owner of ND Certified Woman-Owned Business Nexus Innovations Inc., renewed her certification. NDWBC was pleased to hand-deliver it to Lorie.
Read MoreIt's National Working Mom's Day, and we are highlighting two North Dakota Certified Woman Business Owners. Chelsey Steinlicht, owner of Bright Futures Learning Centers, and Bethany Berkeley, owner of Dale Carnegie Training of North Dakota and NW Minnesota, are sharing what it is like to raise businesses and babies.
Read MoreYesterday we met with ND certified woman-business owner Heather Jones, president of City Air Mechanical. We presented her City Air’s ND Woman-Owned Business Certificate…“You are not alone,” and “ask for help” are two pieces of advice that Heather gives to female startups. “You can never be too vulnerable.”
Read MoreMeet Mandy B. Anderson, best-selling author and leadership coach at RAYMA Team. An alumna of the North Dakota Women's Business Center's Women's Leadership Program (WLP) in Bismarck-Mandan in 2018, Mandy shares her leadership growth and how she and her business partner are helping other women build their confidence and leadership skills.
Read MoreSarah Tunge and Shawn Yeager from Hazen, ND, came in for a business advising with the dream of running their own business. They found NDWBC a trusted partner as they were putting their business plans and projections together in preparation to meet with their banker.
Read MoreAt the Women’s Business Summit, we highlighted our 2021 Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Cassie Staiger owner of Curated Travel Co. Learn more about how she is leading in her industry.
Read MoreAfter receiving nominations from around the state, Thea Ward Jorgensen was selected as NDWBC’s 2021 Woman of Impact for her significant contributions to her organization, her profession, and her community. Get to know this strong woman!
Read MoreNDWBC loves supporting small, local businesses and seeing them grow. One way NDWBC supports small is through its events. This fall NDWBC gave away nearly 200 hand-poured, long-lasting, paraffin-free, locally produced candles from Fern Candle, a local woman-owned business.
Read MoreAt the Women’s Business Summit NDWBC highlighted one of its clients African Nomad Catering Co., a Bismarck-based company that brings its African heritage to the place where owner Jasmine Tosseth Smith now calls home.
Read MoreWomen's Leadership Program Alumna, painter, and owner of Meadowlark Mercantile, Nicole Gagner seeks to help Local Artists, Makers, and Creators sell goods in pursuit of providing accessibility to the arts within the local community. Learn about her latest project!
Read MoreNDWBC is pleased to announce 51 North Dakota Certified Woman-Owned Businesses. In the last fiscal year, these businesses have generated revenues of $168,855,499 and employed 414 full-time and 231 part-time employees.
Read MoreSee what NDWBC created in 2021 and see how we are moving forward with our programs and services in 2022!
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