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At Dakota Business Lending, our mission is to be the premier resource for small business owners along their journey to success.
One way we do this is by supporting entrepreneurs through our Entrepreneur District – a program offering (free!) office space and collaboration opportunities for up to nine business owners…all on the second floor of our headquarter office in Fargo, ND.
Our last District cohort formed close connections, allowing them to solve business challenges together, set goals, and share valuable advice.
We’d like to introduce you to the remarkable 2024 Residents (and some familiar returning faces!) who are dedicating this year to growing themselves and their businesses at the Entrepreneur District.
Returning Resident
Darcy Bakkegard – The Educators’ Lab
Meet Darcy: A wife, mother to triplets, author, change consultant, and founder of The Educators’ Lab who facilitates classes, workshops, and curriculums to transform educators.
Most Beneficial Part of the District: The space and time to focus, plus great collaborators to aid the focus.
Returning Resident
Erick Roder – Rodemerica
Meet Erick: An adventure seeker who created a mobile office to allow remote workers the opportunity to travel and become adventurers too.
Most Beneficial Part of the District: A team of other Residents to support me that most other entrepreneurs don’t get.
Returning Resident
Glen Stevens – Mental Fitness Guy
Meet Glen: A former pastor turned entrepreneur who coaches business leaders and their teams to strengthen their revenue and growth while improving their relationships and well-being.
Most Beneficial Part of the District: Having an office space in a beautiful building in south Fargo that is outside of my home office in north Fargo.
Returning Resident
Stephanie Drietz – Drietz Designs
Meet Stephanie: A wife, mother, and freelance graphic designer who founded Drietz Designs in 2011 to create professional print materials for businesses across the nation.
Most Beneficial Part of the District: Having goal setting support and a group to hold me accountable to working on those goals.
New Resident
Eric Miller – Dwel
Meet Eric: A husband, father, real estate guru, home inspector, and founder of Dwel – a software digitizing homeowner maintenance to ensure timely completely of routine tasks.
Most Excited About: Connecting with local entrepreneurs who are all in similar stages of business and working together to help our businesses.
New Resident
Hannah Bettenhausen – 654 Strategies
Meet Hannah: An advisor and resource for CEOs and business owners, working to empower leaders to fully harness the potential of their ideas and translate them into success.
Most Excited About: Spending time with other entrepreneurs, holding each other accountable, and supporting each other’s growth.
2023 Alumni Spotlight: Where are they now?
Ashley Hauer – Profit Potential Consulting, LLC
Meet Ashley: A multi-passionate entrepreneur who enjoys light-hearted movies, friendly competition, and giving tailored financial advice to help business owners reach their full potential.
Where is she now?
“Since ‘graduating’ from the Entrepreneur District, I’ve gone on to secure my own office and have hired 2 employees. I’m grateful I have grown and secured lifelong friends & colleagues because of DBL.”
We can’t wait to see all that these incredible Residents accomplish…both during their time at the District and beyond!
For more information on the Entrepreneur District, visit our webpage.
