Inspiring ideas from people thinking big about our region.
Dr. Michael V. Walker (BF’17) is an unapologetic advocate for Black male student achievement
By Frederick Melo
Propel Nonprofits uses creative capital solutions to make good things happen. They received one of our first PRIs in 2017, helping to grow their lending pool from $25M to $30M.
By Riham Feshir Photography by Ackerman + Gruber
By Mo Perry Photography courtesy of North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance
The North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance is a first of its kind organization, uniting the five Native nations in the state to reimagine tourism to promote and educate the world about Native culture.
Akiptan is transforming agricultural lending from the ground up in South Dakota. As a Native American CDFI, it's the first dedicated exclusively to Indian agriculture.
By Mary Divine
Photography courtesy of Akiptan/Sky Bear Media
The Latino Economic Development Center Assists Businesses and Entrepreneurs with Grants, Training and Support
By Patrick Condon Photography by Ackerman + Gruber
The Southwest Initiative Foundation’s new Employer Resource Network helps solve everyday issues, from transportation needs to confidence gaps, in order to keep the region’s employees on the job.
By Jennifer Vogel Photography by Ackerman + Gruber
Without clear options to revitalize small-town grocery access, a North Dakota community created its own
By Mecca Bos Photography by Dan Koeck
