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Dream Big — Jensen Kennels

Like many business owners, Kasey Jenson turned her passion into a successful, growing business. Learn more about her start and recommendation for others thinking about starting a business.

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5 Tips to Unlock Growth: Business Lessons from Brent Donner, DLC Manufacturing

DLC Manufacturing in New Ulm, Minnesota is preparing to expand its business with a $5 million renovation. Still, Brent Donner always remembers the people who supported the company – his old bosses, the first investors, and of course, his staff. He’s eager to share his knowledge with five secrets to growth with business owners across industries.

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Dream Big – Matuska Taxidermy

Matuska Taxidermy started with a passion and a dream by owners, Tom and Vicki Matuska. This Iowa business continues to delight customers with award-winning taxidermy, quality, supplies and education.

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Dream Big: Blue Haven Barn

Amanda Nelson, founder and owner of Blue Haven in Sioux Falls, South Dakota came up with an idea, put together a plan, and assembled a team. Fast forward: her company is winning awards.

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Dream Big: Fortune Transportation

Fortune Transportation, Windom, Minnesota, found its success by specializing and serving the specific needs of a defined set of customers. In the business world, this niche strategy, can serve a business well but often hard to adhere to when planning for growth for the long-term.

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Dream big: how to move up in your career

The U.S. is moving through a period of reckoning with the workplace. For individuals, it can be challenging to know how to navigate these changes in their career trajectory. It’s also about finding work that feels both challenging and fulfilling. Here are our top tips for taking steps to move up in your career.

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Dream Big: Gag Sheet Metal

Owning a business comes with great responsibility. Taking over a family business that’s been around for over 100 years adds yet another layer of complexity. Learn a few tips from Gag Sheet Metal located in New Ulm, Minnesota.

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Dream Big: Busch Brothers Machining

Busch Brothers Machining in New Prague, MN, like so many other companies are challenged with finding the right combination of controlled growth in terms of customers, materials, and staffing. Busch Brothers also understands the importance of partnering with the right bank and financial partner like Bank Midwest.

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Dream Big: Ciao Boji

It’s no secret that business owners are risk takers. It’s a lot to take on! But, what kind of intestinal fortitude would it take to open a business during a pandemic?Dreaming big resulted in Ciao Boji opening its globally-influenced, locally-sourced restaurant in Arnolds Park, Iowa.

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