19 episodes

Our goal with this podcast is to share the stories of businesses and individuals on the MinnWest Campus. The businesses range from multi-generational agriculture organizations to cutting-edge technology companies.

The MinnWest Podcast Joanna Schrupp

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Our goal with this podcast is to share the stories of businesses and individuals on the MinnWest Campus. The businesses range from multi-generational agriculture organizations to cutting-edge technology companies.

    The Goose Group w/ Doug Huebsch

    The Goose Group w/ Doug Huebsch

    Find Your Goose is all about cherishing life's happy moments, promoting contentment, and finding joy in the world. With roots in Perham, MN, the company includes Wild Goose, Goose Gang, Nest, Lucky Duck, Happy Sol, Disgruntled Brewing and newly acquired Mr. B's Chocolates here on campus! As a family business, Find Your Goose prioritizes a family-focused atmosphere, not only within the owner families but also among the staff, creating a vibrant and inclusive community.

    • 40 min
    The Family Business w/ Kristine Fladeboe-Duininck

    The Family Business w/ Kristine Fladeboe-Duininck

    On today's episode, Joanna sits down with campus tenant, Kristine Fladeboe Duinick - Co-Owner of Fladeboe Land. Fladeboe Land (formerly known as Fladeboe Auctions) has been a staple auctioneering business of the Willmar Lakes Area for the past 40+ years. Kristine and her brother Glen took over the business about 20 years ago and have continued to build upon in success in a variety of ways, including adding a non-profit focused sector called Fladeboe Advancement.Kristine and her team have had an office on the Minnwest Campus for nearly 10 years. So it's about time we dig a little deeper into the Fladeboe story and learn more about what makes them so special!

    • 40 min
    Discovery Hill Opening Soon!

    Discovery Hill Opening Soon!

    On today's episode, we sit down to chat with Pastor Justin Ask + Chris Cortez from Vinje Lutheran Church about an exciting new amenity opening on campus very soon - Discovery Hill Child Care!! We are thrilled about this partnership with the awesome folks at Vinje and wanted to share more about the story behind how this idea came to life. Listen in to get the full scoop!

    • 28 min
    Nova-Tech Update w/ Incoming President Landon Fries

    Nova-Tech Update w/ Incoming President Landon Fries

    On today's episode, we are joined by Landon Fries - current head of Product Development at Nova-Tech Engineering. Landon is also the incoming President of the company. Landon shared the story behind NTE, which spoiler, was founded by his uncle Marc Gorans in the late 1980's. Since the beginning, Nova Tech has been driven by their mission of "creating revolutionary solutions to advance their customers ability to feed the world." They have taken the turkey world by storm and most recently found a new foothold in the shrimp industry. We were thrilled to get some of Landon's time to talk about where things are headed for this progressive engineering company.

    • 36 min
    Conference Planning w/ Sara Stark Michelich

    Conference Planning w/ Sara Stark Michelich

    Today's episode is all about our upcoming Partners in Ag Innovation Conference happening on MinnWest campus on July 26th! After a few years of virtual conferencing, we are excited to be able to be back in person and continue incorporating a virtual conference streaming option.

    The conference is co-hosted by MinnWest Technology Campus and The Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC) on an annual basis to bring the Ag and Animal Science community together regionally in Willmar, MN. This year’s event will focus on cultivating new opportunities, connecting communities, engaging the next generation, and promoting sustainable practices.

    Joanna chats with our AMAZING conference planner Sara to break down everything you need to know about the event. Listen in and get then get yourself registered for this great local learning + networking opportunity!

    • 29 min
    Business Development + Childcare w/ Scott Marquardt from SWIF

    Business Development + Childcare w/ Scott Marquardt from SWIF

    We are thrilled to have Scott Marquardt, Senior Vice President of the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) joining us on today's episode. Scott has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to economic development in rural MN. He manages the foundation’s business finance, entrepreneurship, child care, career pathways, Employer Resource Network, and general economic development programs and initiatives, in addition to having roles with farmland management and as staff liaison to the Investment Committee. We get into all of it - in a very approachable manner - on today's episode!

    • 27 min

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I think if people, specificities young people, were exposed to more of these stories they would understand how amazingly entrepreneurial our community is. Love this. ❤️

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