Energize
Communities

We are cheerleaders and champions of the people who are doing great things in our community. Working from the idea of “a rising tide lifts all boats,” we celebrate those who are making progress and positively impacting our community.

About Us

Our initiatives

TEDxFargo Thread

On July 23rd and 24th, 2025, join us for two days of thought-provoking talks and transformative ideas. This year’s theme explores the unseen connections between disciplines, communities, and individuals—showing how every story contributes to something greater.

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Become a Software Engineer

Apply for Emerging Digital Academy's 20-week coding boot camp to become a fully qualified software engineer. No prior experience needed, and financing options are flexible.

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StartupBREW Fargo

StartupBREW Fargo is a weekly Wednesday event held on the Brewhalla patio from 8 AM - 9:30 AM. This morning meetup is for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members alike to come together and explore the entrepreneurial journey.

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Emerging Prairie is an organization that focuses on energizing communities through innovative programming and events that move the needle and ignite economic growth for the state of North Dakota. With our values, mission and vision as a guiding force, we strive to support the founders, creators, innovators and community builders across the region to be curious and relentless in their pursuits.

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Our annual report

Events

The events and conferences that Emerging Prairie helps organize connect people from around the region and the country to explore and celebrate innovations, bright spots and new ideas.

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Stories

We create and publish content about what’s happening in the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We strive to keep people informed
on our startup community.

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