Gretchen Stenehjem: First  International Bank & Trust

Gretchen Stenehjem: First International Bank & Trust

Photo credit: Sanford Health Gretchen Kay Stenehjem is from Watford City.  She has a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Reading Disabilities from Mankato State University in Minnesota. She taught second and third grade students in Alexandria, Minnesota...
Stephanie Miller: Butterhorn Restaurant

Stephanie Miller: Butterhorn Restaurant

Photo credit: Glasser Images Stephanie Miller comes from a family of Bismarck doctors and attended the University of North Dakota thinking she would also become a physician, but on December 27, 2017, she opened her own restaurant instead.  She says, “I was in my...
Minot’s Main Street

Minot’s Main Street

By Marci Narum Photo by StarrWeb Marketing When Inspired Woman magazine asked women entrepreneurs to answer questions about their decision to go into business on their own, a common theme emerged: the sacrifices they made and what gives them the most satisfaction. ...
Jessica Kuntz: Berg’s Towing  & Berg’s Crane

Jessica Kuntz: Berg’s Towing & Berg’s Crane

Submitted photo Jessica Kunz worked in construction for nine years before becoming the owner and president of Berg’s Towing in 2008 and Berg’s Crane in 2010. She was named the 2019 Woman of the Year by the Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America. A...
Rachel Gietzen: Bismarck & Mandan  Tire Centers

Rachel Gietzen: Bismarck & Mandan Tire Centers

Photo credit: Heather LeMoine Photography Rachel Gietzen is a third generation business owner, proudly taking ownership of Bismarck and Mandan Tire Centers in January 2018. Her grandfather started the family business in 1956. Rachel has ownership in Tires Only, Inc.,...
Stop Selling on Facebook!

Stop Selling on Facebook!

By Chelly Ontis, Elegant Designs  If you’re an entrepreneur, I bet you’re thinking, this lady is crazy-pants. Hold on now; let me explain a bit. I understand you can market your business and increase sales by using Facebook for business. BUT, I have a little secret...