The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from the Rocky Mountain Region will be providing a free presentation to discuss the patenting process. Light refreshments will be provided. This event will be held at the North Dakota Farmers Union and it is open to the general public.
Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center Event - RumpelQuiltskin - Kari Bies Starting a business? Learn about a North Dakota Entrepreneur's Journey! WEDNESDAY, OCtober 4, 2017 Noon to 1 p.m. Join us for a discussion with Kari Bies, owner of Rumpelquiltskin in Wishek, about her entrepreneurial journey. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Event location: Uptown...
Think One Million Cups in the rural setting and you'll find the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center's Open Coffee Hour an equivalent to bringing you relevant content directly from an entrepreneur. On Saturday, October 14th from 11 a.m. to noon at Ostlie's Sunnyside Acres (http://www.ostlieacres.com/)in Carrington, you'll learn about how Mike and Lindsay, an entrepreneurial duo,...
INTRODUCTION TO E-COMMERCE October 24 - Intro to E-Commerce with Scott Bintz SPONSORED BY THE JAMESTOWN REGIONAL ENTREPRENEUR CENTER www.jrecenter.com Taught by Scott Bintz Scott Bintz founded RealTruck.com<https://www.realtruck.com/> in the basement of a duplex in 1998, that has grown into a 100+ million dollar e-commerce super-store on a mission to make people’s lives and vehicles...
On Thursday, October 26th, the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center will be facilitating an educational presentation of the local manufacturing industry. This is an invitation only event. For more information, please contact Katherine Roth at Katherine.Roth@uj.edu or 253-4112. 2017 MFG DAY Proclamation
Starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1st at Orlady Hall in Room 22, the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center will provide a training on the Business Model Canvas, which was developed by Alexander Osterwalder. The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management and lean startup template that is used for developing a new business. The...
On Monday, November 13th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cobblestone Inn's meeting room in Harvey, North Dakota, you'll learn about how Billie Jo Reutter, proprietor of Lincoln & Nine, started her entrepreneurial journey. She will provide guidance and answer questions on how to start and maintain a business on Main Street and...
The hardest part of starting up is starting out. At Techstars Startup Weekend, you'll be immersed in the ideal environment for startup magic to happen.
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Are you considering starting a small business or expanding an existing business? Would you like to learn more about financing your project? Please join us for this free seminar to learn more about Financial Management, including the steps to take before making a loan request, the importance of bookkeeping, the 5 "C's" of credit and...
Four local experts will be providing guidance on the following topics relevant to small businesses: 8 a.m. - Tim Ottmar, Ottmar & Ottmar, P.C. - Legal Considerations for Small Businesses 9 a.m. - Duane Dunn, Schauer & Associates - Tax Issues for Small Businesses 10 a.m. - Lindsey Vogel, Witthauer Financial Group - Insurance for...
On Monday, January 15th at 2 p.m. the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center will be hosting a public discussion on the topic of entrepreneurship. Paul Backstrom, owner of Precision Ag Results, will be sharing his entrepreneurial journey. This event will be held in the meeting room of the Coachman Inn in Cooperstown. Precision Ag Marketing Flyer...
On Wednesday, January 17th, the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center will be hosting a public discussion on the topic of entrepreneurship. Mary DePuydt, owner of DePuydt Law Office in Wishek, will be sharing her entrepreneurial journey. This event will be held in the meeting room at the Big Screen Bar & Grill in Wishek. Mary DePuydt...
Starting a business? Learn about a North Dakotan Entrepreneur's Journey! Please join us on Tuesday, January 23rd at the Alfred Dickey Public Library (Lower-level Conference Room), for a discussion with Kari Bies, owner of Rumpelquiltskin of Wishek, about forming her small business. This is a free event. Light refreshments will be provided. Rumpelquiltskin - Kari...
On Monday, January 29, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Join us for a discussion with Anita Fettig, owner of Nita's Attic in Napoleon and Jamestown, as we learn more about her journey into starting several small businesses. This is a free event. Light refreshments will be provided. Anita Fettig - Napoleon 2018 Event...
On Tuesday, February 13th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., join us for a discussion with Peggy Gilbert, owner of the Fireside Family Restaurant in Ellendale, as we learn more about how she started her restaurant. She will field questions from how she started a local small business to how she creates her house made delicious...
The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center will be hosting a Small Business Financing panel discussion that will discuss startup financing, expansion financing, and family business financing topics. Representatives from organizations, such as Unison Bank, the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation, and the South Central Dakota Regional Council will be presenting information on financing opportunities and fielding questions...
On Thursday, March 1st from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. Nam Sabir will be sharing with us guidance on how he started his small business, Sabir's Dining & Lounge, in Valley City. We will also discuss the types of resources that are available to help you start your small business. Coffee and light refreshments...
On Tuesday, March 13th, the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center (JREC) will be providing an opportunity for women-owned businesses in the surrounding area and interested parties to gather, network, and further discuss various topics such as marketing, cyber security, small business financing, North Dakota demographics and area resources. Each presentation will be led by trainers from...
Students will learn how to create their own computer game using Scratch software with the guidance of seasoned computer science professionals. Teams will be comprised of four (4) students and must minimally have one female team member. Students will be competing for the top three prizes to bring back to their schools. In addition, students...
Join us for a discussion with Ellie Lux, owner of Rustic Roots, as she shares insights on how she started her business, in LaMoure. In addition to being a florist, Ellie is also an accomplished photographer. This is a free event. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. This entrepreneur-led community discussion will be held...
This Introduction to Social Media training will be led by Katianne Brockpahler at the Valley City Public Library on Thursday, April 12th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the meeting room. She will guide you through the process of finding your social media voice, choosing social media platforms, creating and curating content, identifying strategies...
This Introduction to Social Media training will be led by Katianne Brockpahler at the Unruh-Sheldon Building in room 132 at the University of Jamestown on Monday, April 16th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. She will guide you through the process of finding your social media voice, choosing social media platforms, creating and curating content,...
Please join us from noon to 1 p.m. as we learn from Jill Vandehoven, owner of Looks for You Hair Salon and Laser Hair Loss Therapy of ND, LLC, about how she started her businesses and the business development resources that are available to start and expand local small businesses. To register for this event,...
The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is organizing an event for area high school students to visit the Tatanka Wind Farm, the largest wind farm in North Dakota. This is an educational tour focusing on the subject of rural innovation. The Tatanka Wind Farm is owned by Acciona Energy, a subsidiary of Acciona based in Madrid. ...
On Tuesday, May 22nd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. join us for a Facebook Live! presentation on the steps to starting a daycare by Anita Fettig. "Like" and "Follow" the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center on Facebook to receive a notification for this event. https://www.facebook.com/JRECenter/
After walking away from what could have been a terrible accident, Annie realized she was being called to develop an equine assisted therapies program and A Moment of Freedom was born. A Moment of Freedom continues to learn, gain experience and grow in hopes of having a student in the saddle by the spring of...
Join us for a discussion with Annie Schlecht as we discuss her small business, Zen Sleep Consulting. Zen Sleep Consulting helps children and parents have a peaceful relationship with sleep. Annie works one-on-one with parents to create a personalized plan based on a child's specific needs. Clients have been "rest" assured due to...
Hello! Please join us for a conversation on small business ownership. We will discuss the resources that are available to start and grow a small business.
Join us for a discussion with Lenore Benson, as we discuss her small business, Life, Simply Coached, a Christian & Exhortation life coaching service. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Why does life coaching work? "Coaches have the ability to view things from afar — in what some call ‘helicopter vision’ — and to shed new light on...
Please join us at Art & Flowers in Oakes as we discuss with Mindy Presler how she started her small business, which is a full service floral shop that also offers original artwork, Kuchen, and coffee. We will also discuss the business resources available to help start and grow a small business. ...
Hello! Join us for a community discussion on small business ownership. We will discuss the resources that are available to start and grow a business in the region.
Learn more about one North Dakota small business owner's journey! Wednesday, August 8th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for a discussion with Clarence Gilstead at the Wild Rose Cafe, as we discuss how he started his small business, the Ashley Inn. We will also discuss the business resources available in the area...
Greetings! The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is excited to form a local food entrepreneur community group to help you go from recipes to products and products to profits. All are welcome. We will be meeting at the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center's office space, which is located at the University of Jamestown campus in the Unruh-Sheldon...
Greetings! The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is hosting its first Local Makers Meetup in Jamestown. We would like to create a community of makers for a variety of goods to identify the types of resources that are needed to strengthen this emerging, local community of artisans. We will meet at the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center,...
Are you self-employed? If so join us on Thursday, September 6th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a free E-Commerce training in Carrington, N.D. offered by Google's Get Your Business Online Program, Elegant Designs, Made Midwest and the North Dakota Department of Tourism. Agenda: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Kim Schmidt, Digital Manager,...
Please join Schauer & Associates, P.C. CPA's as they discuss both your individual Quickbooks questions and provide small group live tutorials on introductory topics. Please bring your laptop with Quickbooks, if you so desire, for hands on experience. Presenters will be Amie Oettle, CPA, Jennifer Bollingberg, CPA, Megan Aldinger, CPA, and Ashley Christ, CPA. This...
Entrepreneurship Club at the University of Jamestown! We would like to extend a warm welcome to you. Our mission is to provide entrepreneurial-minded students at the university, as well as the the community the ability to share ideas, connect with practicing entrepreneurs from the area, and receive input from other entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneurship Club is...
The University of Jamestown is hosting a Homecoming Street Fair on Saturday, October 6th. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Homecoming Street Fair, held the Saturday of Homecoming prior to the football game. The Street Fair is a time where students, families, community members, alumni and friends can enjoy each other’s company, shop local...
Greetings! The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is excited to form a local food entrepreneur community group to help you go from recipes to products and products to profits. All are welcome. We will be meeting at the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center’s office space, which is located at the University of Jamestown campus in the Unruh-Sheldon Building. The office suite is...
Greetings! The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is hosting more Local Makers Meetup in Jamestown. We would like to create a community of makers for a variety of goods to identify the types of resources that are needed to strengthen this emerging, local community of artisans. We will meet at the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center, which is located...
Greetings! The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is hosting more Local Makers Meetup in Jamestown. We would like to create a community of makers for a variety of goods to identify the types of resources that are needed to strengthen this emerging, local community of artisans. We will meet at the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center, which is located...
On Wednesday, October 17th high school students will meet with regional manufacturers to learn more about the manufacturing industry and hear first hand from an industry specialist on how to start and build a career in the field. Students will gain insights with a tour of a facility.
We had our QuickBooks training last time in Jamestown and it was a good turnout. Therefore, Crystal Schaunaman, McIntosh County Extension Agent, would like to take on another one in Ashley, ND this November and we actually look forward to seeing you there! Please join Schauer & Associates, P.C. CPA’s as they discuss both your individual...
Valuable iPad tips & tutorials. Find easy-to-follow instructions for making the most of apps & accessories. Turn your iPad into a practical & purposeful tool to assist small to medium sized business owners by incorporating websites, text marketing, SEO, E-commerce, digital and social media into their marketing strategies. Discover everything you need to know about...
Greetings! The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is excited to form a local food entrepreneur community group to help you go from recipes to products and products to profits. All are welcome. We will be meeting at the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center’s office space, which is located at the University of Jamestown campus in the Unruh-Sheldon Building. The office suite is...
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you. Our first meeting was a good turnout! Therefore we would like to host another meeting in November. Our Entrepreneurship Club's mission is to provide entrepreneurial-minded students at the university, as well as the the community the ability to share ideas, connect with practicing entrepreneurs from...
Traditional Marketing Still Has a Place in Digital Marketing Traditional marketing is a rather broad category that incorporates many forms of advertising and marketing. It's the most recognizable types of marketing, encompassing the advertisements that we see and hear every day. Most traditional marketing strategies fall under one of thesecategories: print advertisement, newsletters and radio spots....
Event host and founder of 23 & Debt Free, Annika Caldwell, understands firsthand the importance of getting a plan in place for your finances. Join us for an event focused on finances and business! Annika and her husband spent the first 26 months of their marriage paying off almost $97,000 of consumer debt. At the...
Greetings! The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is hosting more Local Makers Meetup in Jamestown. We would like to create a community of makers for a variety of goods to identify the types of resources that are needed to strengthen this emerging, local community of artisans. We will meet at the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center, which is located...
Mackenzie Tadych, grew up in small town-North Dakota with intentions of living her best life everyday by following the words of Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” She has been called to live out her passion for helping others discover their mission, envision it, and...
