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Innovation Provides Inspiration
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." - Steve Jobs
Many Red River Valley farmers have seeded their fields, and likewise, the seeds of innovation have been planted once again through another successful Innovate ND competition. The Fargo-Moorhead community was fortunate to host the 2010 Innovate ND award ceremony on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The top 20 Innovate ND finalists and the winners from the Innovate ND partner competitions competed for the awards and prize package. Special awards included the People's Choice Award and the In the Zone Award.
Innovate ND is a statewide economic development initiative designed to help entrepreneurs turn business ideas into growing start-ups. It is coordinated by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, the UND Center of Innovation and the NDSU Research and Technology Park.
The In the Zone Award is new to the competition this year and is sponsored by the Kilbourne Group. The future of North Dakota downtown renaissance zones is dependent on successful entrepreneurs. I have deep respect for all the Innovate ND contestants because it takes courage to undertake the risks associated with putting forth new ideas and starting new businesses.
The In the Zone award is aimed at encouraging entrepreneurs with retail-based businesses to pursue their dreams in downtown renaissance zones. Incentives vary from town to town and city to city. The Fargo Renaissance Zone incentives, for example, provide both property tax and income tax incentives to owners who invest in qualified projects. Since the inception of the Fargo Renaissance Zone Plan in 2000, there have been more than 186 active Renaissance Zone projects.
This year's Innovate ND In the Zone winner is Outermost Layer, a store that will carry clothing and accessories for the active, outdoor lifestyle. Outermost Layer will receive 2,000 square feet of prime downtown Fargo retail space at 102 Broadway, valued at $32,000 and compliments of Kilbourne Group, at no lease cost for one year. Congratulations, Outermost Layer, and welcome to the neighborhood!
And congrats, too, to the other Innovate ND winners: Clean Republic, Dean Floyd Toilet Boot, Dog IDs, EMC2, Ridge Rite and ZoneMAP. These companies exemplify words spoken by Theodore Roosevelt decades ago: Believe you can and you're halfway there. The visionary entrepreneurs behind the Innovate ND companies are to be commended for their innovation and pioneering spirit. Check them out and do what you can to support them; their success is North Dakota's future.
Enjoy the journey,
Doug Burgum
Founder and Chairman, Kilbourne Group |
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Congratulations to...
The YWCA Women of the Year event honors special women whose lives, talents and passions shape the Cass-Clay community. The event was held at the Holiday Inn on April 12. 2010 Women of the Year Recipients and the category they were honored in include: Patricia Patron in Advocating for Equality; Kay Hilde in Arts & Communications; Danette Nicoloff in Business; Vogel Law Firm in Business/Organization that Empowers Women; Cindy Miller in Community Service; Penny Andrist in Education; Paula Mehmel in Faith Community; Shelly Richard in Volunteer Service; Dr. Tracie Mallberg in Wellness; Amanda Cashman in Young Woman of Today & Tomorrow; and Adair Grommesh in Youth Advocacy. Congratulations to you all! The 13th annual ChamberChoice Awards luncheon, presented recently by the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead, recognized local nonprofit organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs. Ninety firms were nominated for five awards. Fifteen finalists, including Kilbourne Group for Small Business of the Year, were announced in March. The 2010 ChamberChoice Award winners are: · Small Not-for-Profit of the Year: Project HERO· Not-for-Profit of the Year: Bethany Retirement Living· Small Business of the Year: Lillestol Research LLC
· Business of the Year: Fargo Jet Center Inc.
· Entrepreneur of the Year: Joel Jorgenson, CEO of Packet Digital Congrats to all the nominees, finalists and especially the winners! |
 
Third Thursday @ 300 Broadway: May 20Mark your calendar: May 20 is Third Thursday @ 300 Broadway! Carol Raney and Ben Schroeder of Park Company Realtors host full tours of 300 Broadway from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month.
Join Carol and Ben on Thursday, May 20, for a full tour that will include:
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A Kilbourne Group overview (company vision; past, present and future projects)
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A 300 Broadway condo benefits overview (what sets 300 Broadway condos apart from others?)
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Lending and Renaissance Zone information
To participate in the tour, meet Carol and Ben in the 300 Broadway atrium at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20.
Additionally, Carol and Ben are available every weekday from noon to 1 p.m. at 300 Broadway to provide a personalized tour of the model condo and answer any questions that you might have regarding making 300 Broadway your home. Contact Carol or Ben for info on these 300 Broadway building tours that are available for individuals and groups. |
What Do You Think?
Comments or questions about the newsletter? Please contact us at info@kilbournegroup.com. We welcome your feedback! |
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Dinner's on Us!
Congratulations to Barb L. and Nancy K., winners of dinner at the Silver Moon Supper Club compliments of Kilbourne Group. Barb and Nancy registered to win during the Spring Parade of Homes Open House at the 300 Broadway condos. Enjoy! |
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Did You Know?
Any ideas on when the Fargo Theatre was built?
Construction began on September 15, 1925. Located at 314 Broadway, formerly the site of a fruit store known as the Idlekope Building, the theatre took six months for completion. In the 1980s, it was restored to its original glory. It is the area's only remaining vintage movie palace with a vaudeville stage. The theatre serves as a multipurpose facility with capacity for film showings, live productions and meetings, and is a registered historic landmark. It features a restored theatre pipe organ, the "Mighty Wurlitzer".
The Fargo Theatre Off Broadway is a 76-seat "baby" theatre that hosts first-run theatrical release films, specialty film series, corporate meetings, academic lectures, private parties and private rental events. The Fargo Theatre Off Broadway is part of the 300 Broadway multi-use urban infill project. |
Around Town...
National Muffler's "Cruisin' Broadway" 2010: Don't miss the kick-off for this summer, on Thursday, May 20 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm
20x10: The Fargo Marathon's goal is 20,000 runners in 2010. The race takes place this Saturday, May 22. Will you be there? |
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Coming to Downtown...
Art Materials: Kilbourne Group welcomes Art Materials to 300 Broadway! Scheduled to open in June, Art Materials is dedicated to helping artists realize their creative ideas. The store will feature a diverse and comprehensive line of traditional art supplies.
Get Polished: Kilbourne Group also welcomes Polished Nail Spa to 102 Broadway! Also scheduled to open in June, the concept nail salon will offer manicures, pedicures and related nail treatments. Watch for more info on Polished and Art Materials in our June newsletter.
Kilbourne Group is a collective team led by Doug Burgum that is committed to inspiring and supporting the redevelopment of downtown Fargo. The Kilbourne Group team shares the vision of retaining and carrying forward the history of Fargo through the restoration of historic buildings and the creation of new buildings that honor the past and inspire the future. |
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