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Minot company partners with investment firm

Creedence Energy Services, LLC, has announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Monomoy Capital Partners, a private investment firm. Credence stated the partnership provides additional capital and resources to support geographic expansion, product and service development, and investment in the company’s people and technical capabilities. Creedence’s existing leadership team will continue to guide the business, and co-founder Kevin Black will remain as CEO and retain a significant ownership interest. “The Monomoy team took the time to understand our business, our ...

New foundation accepting grant applications

Town & Country Credit Union has announced the launch of the Town & Country Credit Union Foundation. Grant applications are open to eligible nonprofit organizations and close on Nov. 15. Founded through contributions and donations, the Town & Country Credit Union Foundation provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for projects, programs and capital campaigns that create meaningful, positive impact. Grant applications are reviewed and awarded quarterly by the Town & Country Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors. The first awards will be made in December. The ...

SCORE creates Dakotas chapter to serve clients

SCORE has begun officially serving clients in North and South Dakota through one combined chapter, SCORE Dakotas. Combining three former chapters – Grand Forks & West Central ND, Greater Fargo and South Dakota – collectively into one chapter allows the new grouping to address the more urban and rural areas throughout the states. This combination strengthens SCORE's ability to serve entrepreneurs and small businesses across both states and beyond. During fiscal year 2026, which ended Sept. 30, the 50 some mentors with these three chapters mentored more than 600 clients, conducted ...

Credit union promotes two team members

Aspire Credit Union has announced the promotions of Kelsey Scharmer to assistant Operations manager and Elizabeth Rodin to Collections/Consumer Loan officer. Scharmer’s promotion comes shortly after celebrating her 15th anniversary with Aspire Credit Union. In her new role, she will support the Operations manager and help oversee the day-to-day operations of the credit union. Rodin joined Aspire Credit Union recently as a Universal Member Service representative, serving as a first point of contact for members and visitors. In the Collections/Consumer Loan officer position, she will ...

Credit union places summer focus on children

Aspire Credit Union announced it is wrapping up its 2026 nonprofit partnership with Companions for Children, a local organization dedicated to helping young people build confidence, connections and life skills through meaningful mentoring relationships. Each year, Aspire Credit Union selects ...

Airstream club impacts Minot in August

Airstream Club International (ACI) released impact numbers on its 69th International Rally in Minot Aug. 22–27, which brought 938 Airstreams and 1,834 attendees from 48 states, four Canadian provinces and Germany to the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. “The International Rally is about much more than bringing nearly 1,000 Airstreams together in one place,” said Debbie Wood, rally planning lead coordinator, in the news release. “Our members want to experience the local area, connect with the community and be of service to it.” The rally’s community service project benefited ...