Success Stories
The Northern Innovation and Startup Center is here to celebrate the successes of our entrepreneurs and embrace a fail-forward mentality, fostering a supportive and collaborative community.

Dominika Blum
Owner of Krave Cafe

Tiffany Hoeft
Owner of Minds Matter

Scott Hagan
Owner of the Shagan Pit

Lisa Morgan & Dana Oye
Owners of the Pickled Pig

Nathan Gellhaus
Owner of Angelhaus

Julie Fischbach
Owner of Mainstream Boutique & Founder of The Finery on Main

Jon Reich
Co-Founder of Cathexis Partners

Dave Vilhauer
Founder of SD Sportscene

Luna Nunez-Israel
Founder of Bella House Maids and owner of Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine

Tim & Martha Holmberg
Co-Founder of DEMI Manufacturing

Candace Briscoe
Owner of Fit and Fire Studios
Kathy Dosch
Owner of Bur-Mar’s Shoes

Paris Briscoe
Paris Briscoe

Taylor Sumption
Founder of Anthem Oats

Lance Smith
Native American Artist

Abby Cogley
Owner of Mattress by Appointment & SunCity Tanning Studio in Aberdeen
Nick and Nicole Fischer
Co-Founders of Fischer Art

Diane Strohfus

Becky Kuch & Franne Sippel
Co-Founders of Shrink Rap

Tanner Baird & Tommy DeFea
Co-Founders of Massenomics