VISION

North Dakota is the home of skilled, innovative people powering a diversified, vigorous economy.

MISSION

To stimulate, encourage and assist North Dakotans of all ages and walks of life to envision and investigate ideas for supplementing income and creating new enterprises.

Description:
Marketplace for Entrepreneurs is a collaborative effort to develop home-based businesses, small businesses, agricultural diversification, value-added agriculture, information technology, new business ideas, marketing skills and stronger communities. Often described as "a supermarket of ideas, information and resources," Marketplace is also a showcase of innovation, a public forum, a classroom and much more.

U.S. Senator Kent Conrad and Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson, the organizing sponsors, believe Marketplace gives participants the tools, ideas, encouragement, advice and support they need to boost income and help communities revitalize their economy. Marketplace presents information, resources and training that are useful to all, regardless of where they live and work.

Marketplace provides countless opportunities to learn and try new skills, gather new resources and explore and create new ideas in a spirit of mutual sharing and cooperation.

History:
For more than nineteen years, Marketplace has attracted thousands of people: farmers, ranchers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, students and others eager and enthusiastic to learn how they can be part of North Dakota's promising future. The success and growth of Marketplace has been nothing short of phenomenal. The first Marketplace in 1989 drew about 700 people. Since then, attendance has averaged over 7,000 people.

Marketplace For Entrepreneurs Attendance History
If you would like statistical information on Marketplace for Entrepreneurs please contact marketplace@btinet.net.

Contact people:

Trina Schnaible, Assistant Director Of Operations, (701) 663-0150 /888-384-8410, (email) Renee Kipp, Director Of Operations, (701) 663-0150, (email)

Office fax number: (701) 663-1032

Address:

311 East Thayer Avenue, Main Floor Suite C Bismarck, ND 58501-4024 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.marketplaceforentrepreneurs.org