Pride of Dakota Showcase attendance on the rise

The number of shoppers participating in Pride of Dakota holiday season events is on the rise. The news release below was is from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. — BEGIN NEWS RELEASE — BISMARCK – Nearly 44,000 shoppers participated in the five Pride of Dakota Showcases and Holiday Showcases this year. “The Fargo, Grand

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Letter: The Season of Small Business supports North Dakota’s main street retailers and restaurants

It’s easy to get swept up in the convenience of clicking “buy now” from your couch, but let’s take a moment to remember the vibrant role small businesses play during the holidays. They aren’t just shops; they’re the lifeblood of our communities—the very essence of our towns. As we dive into this season of giving,

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How Much Extra Will We Pay to Buy Local?

There’s no shortage of ‘buy local’ campaigns across the country, and for good reason. The idea is simple, If we spend more of our dollars with local businesses, those same dollars will recirculate in our communities and have a larger impact. The alternative is spending at a place like Walmart where the dollars are exported

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In Winnipeg, Buy local plan fails to gain traction

A proposal from the Winnipeg City Council requested the City develop a policy that gave an advantage to local firms seeking the opportunity to earn City business. But upon further review, the recommendation of an administrative report is to better communicate opportunities to local businesses, but not give them favor on contract terms. This issue

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