Event Production Kent Kolstad
Livewire
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ounded by then, 12-year-old, Kent Kolstad in 1999, Livewire has provided world-class live event audio, video, lighting, staging, scenery, and streaming to the region for decades. Originally based in Alexandria, MN, Kolstad moved the business to its current home in Fargo, ND in 2006. Today, the Livewire team consists of 44 employees with clients across the United States. “I believe that Livewire's success is partially due to our Midwestern work ethic: doing it right the first time, doing 4 | FACES OF BISMARCK MANDAN 2023
it well, and always being fair and kind to all at the table,” Kolstad said. “Similarly, a major part of our success is due to the kindness of the people of North Dakota” Livewire creates stunning and impactful event experiences for nationallyknown clients like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, as well as locally-known organizations such as the BismarckMandan Chamber of Commerce, the University of Mary, Lignite Energy Council, and the State of North Dakota.
Livewire 18 13 1/2 St N Fargo, ND 58102 320.815.1288 livewirenow.com