SBA, industry to host Hangouts during National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON - As part of National Small Business Week, June 17-21, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of Google+ Hangouts featuring an exciting lineup of social media companies, mentorship organizations and distinguished experts.
SD officials working to prevent bank tax mistakes
PIERRE — South Dakota officials told state lawmakers Tuesday they are working to prevent further mistakes in handling state taxes paid by banks.
ND economic growth outpaces all other states again
BISMARCK – For the past three years, North Dakota's economy has continued to outpace all other states, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports. Factors driving the state’s robust economy include continued growth in economic production, new jobs, rising wages and increasing export sales, leading economic indicators show.
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Many industries have seen significant consolidation over the past few decades.
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OMAHA, Neb. — A survey of rural bankers in 10 Midwest and Plains states suggests slow economic growth is ahead.
North Dakota interest rates beat national average
FARGO – Interest rates North Dakota banks and credit unions offer on products such as certificates of deposit and savings accounts are running, on average, higher than national averages, according to GoBankingRates.com – a Web site that tracks interest rates.
GF financial company shows record income
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks-based financial services company reported record net income in 2012.
2012 farm income to hit record
WILLMAR, Minn. — Higher grain prices and resulting increased income are enabling more crop farmers to pay off their government loans from the Farm Service Agency and look to private lenders for financing.
Bell State Bank acquires mortgage company
FARGO – Fargo-based Bell State Bank & Trust has acquired a former competitor in the mortgage field.
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