Tammy Swift

Partners in life and in work, Rob and Jana Bye have wisely navigated their business in a world of online competition and big-box stores thanks to the wise words of Rob's late father, Emery Bye.

The new family entertainment center will be located in the former David's Bridal in Westgate Commons, according to paperwork filed with the city of West Fargo.

After 10 years of selling cryotherapy and other services in the community, owner Pam Bradow is closing her business and selling all equipment through an online estate sale.

Carrie Sweeney has grown her business into a successful venture that provides salon services in 13 retirement homes/senior-living apartment complexes across the region.

One sister is a born teacher. The other is a born performer. Together, they've combined their experience and gifts to teach piano to students of all ages.

This retired veteran from Shelly, Minn., returned to the area with his own vanilla business. Then he discovered the product he created to help sell his vanilla was now taking center stage.

Two-time cancer survivor Lori Pederson helps women transform their wardrobes from 'meh' to mighty. In the process, she wants them to uncover their true power, purpose and potential.

Sick of wearing the same outfits over and over, business reporter Tammy Swift worked with 'The Style Activator' to get fresh inspiration on what to wear. The end result was eye-opening.

After dreaming of opening his own pet store for exotic animals for 26 years, Thaddeus Laugisch cashed in his 401(k) to open A Peculiar Pet Shop.

Bonded by a love of coffee and a similar philosophy around hospitality, owners Lane Meyer and Aaron Dudgeon teamed up with pastry chef Nancy Olson to bring java (and kuchen!) to north Fargo.