SANDMAN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

Headquarters: Moorhead, Minn.

Employees: 44

Website: sandmanse.com

Description: Sandman Structural Engineers is a team of top design and consulting engineers with offices in Brainerd, Minneapolis, and Moorhead, Minn., and Grand Forks, N.D. Our firm has grown since its inception in 2005 by focusing on delivering the highest quality engineering services and building strong, honest relationships with clients. Innovation and quality is maintained because of our commitment to only hire the brightest professionals with demonstrated personal character. Our team of Professional Engineers is registered in 47 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five Canadian provinces.

Starion Bank

Headquarters: Bismarck, N.D.

Employees: 244

Website: starionbank.com

Description: Starion Bank is a family-owned bank with a full line of commercial, personal and mortgage banking services along with investments and insurance. Celebrating 50 years of serving the Midwest, the $1.3 billion bank has 16 branches in Bismarck, Bottineau, Dunseith, Ellendale, Fargo, Mandan, Oakes and Rolla, N.D.; and Middleton, Monona, and Sun Prairie, Wis. Starion Bank offers the sophisticated products, services and technology available at larger banks, with the personal service found at community banks.

Atchison Companies is an investment & holding company owned by the Sarah & Dean Atchison family. Based on the Upper Plains, we are focused on investing in, leading & growing lower middle market businesses. We make long-term investments in companies that show potential for solid growth. We understand small business, we are not a private equity firm, our focus is on long-term growth through value creation and we build cultures of excellence.

218.303.5151

Dean@AtchCos.com

Steffes

Headquarters: Dickinson, N.D.

Employees: 510

Website: steffes.com

Description: Steffes is a lean-operating original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota with additional manufacturing facilities in Grand Forks, North Dakota. We specialize in steel fabrication and electrical services for a variety of diverse industries, including oil and gas, contract manufacturing and electric thermal storage. With a creative team of experienced engineers, manufacturing experts and business professionals, our ability to innovate and solve complex issues is unmatched in the manufacturing industry.

Swier Law

Headquarters: Avon, S.D.

Employees: 12

Website: SwierLaw.com

Description: Swier Law Firm is a sophisticated law firm that delivers creative legal solutions to a wide array of clients, from individuals in rural South Dakota to small businesses, government entities, and Fortune 100 companies. With dedicated practice groups focused on specific legal issues, we thrive on delivering exceptional service for clients with high expectations. With offices across South Dakota, we stand apart based on our nationally-recognized experience, responsiveness, and results while keeping our clients’ needs in mind.

Ulteig

Headquarters: Fargo, N.D.

Employees: 550

Website: ulteig.com

Description: Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Ulteig is an employee-owned company that delivers comprehensive design engineering, program management and technical and field services that strengthen infrastructure vital to everyday life. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Headquartered in Fargo, Ulteig’s footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of clients who ultimately bring essential services to millions.

Wcco Belting

Headquarters: Wahpeton, N.D.

Employees: 200

Website: wccobelt.com

Description: The strength of WCCO Belting comes from a long-term perspective, stable leadership, and a solid identity drawn from traditions and values that are deeply rooted in the history of the family business. Chosen multiple times as one of the areas’ best places to work, our open culture is dedicated to employee engagement and empowerment. If you want to join a team that values one another like family, we’re always looking for great people.

Missouri Valley Family Ymca

Headquarters: Bismarck, N.D.

Employees: 125 full-time, 344 part-time, 20 seasonal Website: BismarckYMCA.org

Widseth Smith Nolting

Headquarters: Founded in Crookston, Minn.

Employees: 200

Website: widsethsmithnolting.com

Description: Widseth Smith Nolting is an engineering, architecture, land surveying and environmental services firm with eight offices in Minnesota and North Dakota and 200 employees. We design roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, and buildings of all types. Our engineering practice includes civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers who work on a wide range of projects for public and private clients—from large-scale public works improvements to facility and site design for individual companies.

Description: The Missouri Valley Family YMCA is a nonprofit like no other. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We offer employment opportunities to people who are driven by our cause, giving them a chance to change lives, including their own.