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Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Visits North Dakota, Meets with Local Leaders

Leaders discussed healthcare and the workforce shortage

March 21, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta made a stop in North Dakota with Senator Kevin Cramer and Governor Doug Burgum to meet with local leaders. Secretary Acosta highlighted association health plans, which lets small businesses come together to get healthcare coverage as if they are a single employer. People who are self–employed also qualify, and plans can’t be different because…

Small Businesses Celebrate “Plaid Friday,” an Alternative to Black Friday

If you wear plaid to some stores, you can get a special discount

November 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you’re not into the crowds at big–box stores and still want to get some shopping done, there’s a twist to Black Friday. Several businesses downtown are taking part in Plaid Friday. If you wear plaid to participating stores, you can get a special discount. Plaid Friday is a national movement bringing more awareness to small businesses in…

Pride of North Dakota Supports Local Entrepreneurs

Businesses are selling everything from popcorn to windchimes

December 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Now is your chance to support North Dakota business owners and get your holiday shopping done all in one. More than ten local entrepreneurs have set up shop at the Pride of North Dakota in West Acres Mall. You can find everything from popcorn, to wind chimes and all-natural, muscle relief sprays. Some businesses have been coming to…