Welcome to the Job Pod, where we explore the people, programs, and ideas shaping the workforce and business landscape.
Today, we're diving into the world of small business support across North Dakota, with a closer look at the Small Business Development Centers and the role they play in helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed.
Dusty is joined by two guests who are at the heart of this work: Tiffany Ford, the State Director of the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers, along with Nicole Evans, the Center Director for the Grand Forks SBDC.
To set the stage—entrepreneurship is booming. In 2023 alone, more than 5 million new business applications were filed across the United States. Here in North Dakota, 3,199 new businesses opened between March 2023 and March 2024.
So what does it take to turn an idea into a successful business—and how can resources like the SBDC help along the way? Let's find out.
Find out more on the NDSBC Website: https://ndsbdc.org/index.html
