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.
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The MinnWest Podcast
May 30, 2023
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!
We look forward to their campus grand opening in the near future.
Discussion Topics:
* State of childcare in Kandiyohi County
* Childcare shortage in MN + potential solutions
* Creative ideas for campus childcare
* Facility upgrades + DH occupancy numbers
* Phases of opening a childcare center
Like + Follow Discovery Hill Child Care: facebook.com/discoveryhill
Apply to become a DH Team Member: vinjechurch.com/loving-arms-child-care-center/
Learn more about MinnWest Campus: mnwesttechnology.com
Connect with Joanna on Linkedin!
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The MinnWest Podcast
May 9, 2023
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.
Discussion Topics:
* The history of Nova-tech Engineering + the farm problem that started it all
* Landon's background + how he got involved with the family business
* How NTE became a global business with a revolutionary business model
* The connection between Landon + the founder of NTE, Marc Gorans
* From turkeys to shrimp... who knows what's next!
* Leadership transitions + future goals of the company
Learn more about NovaTech Engineering: nteglobal.com
Learn more about MinnWest Campus: www.mnwesttechnology.com
Connect with Landon or Joanna on Linkedin!
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The MinnWest Podcast
Jun 29, 2023
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!
Discussion Topics:
* The dynamics of family business.
* Business lessons Kristine learned from her Mom and Dad.
* The evolution of the auction world.
* The psychology of sales + selling land.
* Operating a business with integrity and compassion.
* A few big highlights of Kristine's auctioning career - 1 involving an auction in the Philippines!
Like + Follow Fladeboe Land: facebook.com/fladeboefamilyauctions
Connect with Kristine Fladeboe: fladeboeland.com/contact/
Learn more about MinnWest Campus: mnwesttechnology.com
Connect with Joanna on Linkedin!
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The Financial Experience Podcast for Banks, Credit Unions, and Fintech
Apr 14, 2020
A Bank Marketer’s Perspective on the Response to COVID-19
Starting our series focused on bankers and how their organizations are leading communities through the COVID 19 crisis, we talked with Jody Guetter, VP of Marketing and Sales at Minnwest Bank, a 2 billion asset community bank in Minnesota.
Listen in as Jody and Hunter talk crisis communication, bank technology and how this crisis could transform banking in the years to come.
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