It is important when starting a new business, to really establish and explore what your niche will be. How will you stand out in the crowd and make people take notice of your service or product rather than every algorithmically driven ad or boosted Facebook post? For local baker Elizabeth ...
Minot’s Central Cab Company will be closing permanently in about a week, according to a Facebook post made on the company’s page. The post said that the local taxi service will operate until 4 p.m. on Aug. 14, calling the choice to close a tough one. However, the post was vague as to why it was closing up shop, saying that a lack of business was not to blame for the decision. “This is the toughest decision we’ve had to make because it involves a lot of people, and for that, I am sorry,” the post said, “I could list the reasons and causes, but that may end up getting ...
TIOGA -- The Bank of Tioga has partnered with the Tioga Area Economic Development Corporation to host REV, a small business pitch competition where $15,000 will be distributed to one or more entrepreneurs. Applications are due Oct. 10. From the pool of applicants, up to five businesses will be selected to pitch and be judged on all aspects of their business in front of a judges panel on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Divide County Courthouse, located at 200 N Main St., Crosby. To apply, visit https://www.thebankoftioga.com/rev and download the REV application.
Ship full of corn leaves Ukraine After weeks of negotiation, the first shipment of corn finally left the Odesa Port, passed inspection, and headed for Lebanon. The Russia/Ukraine/Turkey/U.N. deal that enabled the export is expected to allow a safe corridor for shipments of wheat, corn, and other agricultural products. Those goods are destined for countries that have become desperate for food since the war shut down Ukrainian exports. U.S. grain futures initially fell on the news but gained traction and rose sharply toward the end of the week. The rally was related to Chinese ...
With Room Coffee and Plants has occupied a space in the Brick Building in downtown Minot for nearly four years, having recently celebrated its anniversary in early July. Partners Rebecca Alvarez and Shyla Wettlaufer set out to bring a West Coast vibe to the coffee scene in the Magic City, and ...
For Esoterica owner Betty Fedorchak, the last 30 years in downtown Minot couldn’t have been more satisfying and rewarding. Sadly, Fedorchak has made the difficult decision to close the doors of the local retailer in September. Fedorchak has been a downtown mainstay and an active member ...
