Kristi Larkin – Fargo born and raised, Kristi attended NDSU where she received her degree in Apparel & Textiles with a minor in Business. She worked at Laurie’s during college from 1990-1994. After college she worked at Dayton’s as an assistant buyer, then moved over to Sonnie’s as an assistant manager. She took a break from retail and worked in outside sales, but later returned to to Laurie’s to take over as owner in 2010.
For over 30 years, Laurie’s has been providing sophisticated and fashion forward trends for women of all ages. Our buyers travel to fashion markets across the U.S. to find the hottest looks that has resulted in a space that’s reminiscent of the shopping districts in major cities coupled with the charm and friendliness that only this area can provide.
Laurie’s was first started in the early 1980s by Laurie Chatham in two locations, Bismarck, ND and Fargo, ND.
In 2008 Laurie closed the store in Bismarck and sold the Fargo location in 2010 to Kristi Larkin.
Laurie’s prides itself on providing the ultimate shopping experience through experienced staff that will help you build your dream wardrobe.
We believe every woman should feel confident and beautiful in her clothes with a style that is all her own.
Laurie’s provides customers with quality products from a wide selection of brands. Our store sells large varieties of casual and dressier items, and our staff is committed to treating each client with the utmost care and attention. Sign up today to receive exclusive offers delivered to your inbox.
Located in the heart of Fargo, Laurie’s is a well known Women’s Clothing Store that offers customers a place to find unique and timeless fashion pieces. Founded in 1980, we sell quality merchandise to customers across the map. Whether you’re looking for a dress or an outfit, Laurie’s has something for everyone to buy and love.
- Fashion’s Finest | Area Woman Magazine July 2016
Jon is a civil engineer with over 12 years of experience specializing in residential, industrial, and commercial development as well as municipal and transportation engineering projects. Lowry’s background and experience provides him with a strong foundation to successfully take on and complete residential and commercial subdivisions, municipal utility improvements, roadway improvements, and transportation projects. His responsibilities include subdivision site planning, building site planning, street and utility design, storm water management design, report preparation, project management, bid administration, and construction administration.
While not in the office, Lowry, his three children—a 9-year-old girl and two boys, 7 and three years old—and his wife of 15 years enjoy their family time together by playing games and spending lots of time in the lakes area. Lowry is also an avid outdoors man who loves to hunt and fish.
Matt is a husband, father of 3, avid Minnesota Vikings fan, and owner and founder of Matt’s Automotive Service Center. A Herman, MN native, Matt started this company as a two-bay shop back in 2009. He has expanded the company into 6 locations with beautiful, state of the art facilities all over the Fargo-Moorhead area. Matt enjoys being a pillar in the community, giving back in any way he can, and providing knowledge and education in the biggest ways possible. As a result of being a continuous educator and an amazing pillar in the community, Matt won Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015 through the Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. When Matt’s not working, he enjoys fishing, riding ATV’s, watching football, and traveling with his family.
At Matt’s Automotive Service Center, it is our mission to give our customers a better experience than they’ve ever expected from an automotive facility. We aim to earn and keep their trust from the moment they walk in our door. Through continuous education, advanced training, high ethical standards, and a friendly attitude, we strive to be more than just an experience, but to become the new standard.
When you choose to service your vehicle or get needed repairs performed at Matt’s Automotive Service Center, you’re choosing an industry-leading facility with expert Technicians and Service Advisors. We’re a family owned and operated business and we enjoy building relationships with each and every one of our customers.
We know that having confidence in your repair facility to figure out the problem and fix it properly the first time is a great feeling. We understand that whether you spend $20 or $2,000, one of the worst feelings in the world is to feel deceived by how you and your vehicle were taken care of. We agree that when you have something wrong with your vehicle – a flat tire, transmission issues, lights not turning on – it’s an awful feeling. However, we also know that it takes a lot of that dread away when you can trust your repair facility to tell you what’s going on and to repair it for a reasonable cost. It’s for all these reasons that we value our customers’ faith in us and our abilities, and their continued loyalty.
Free Poker Network, Inc. Marketing and promotions specializing in free-to-play Texas Holdem for bars/restaurants nationwide, over 250 locations. More than $1 million in prizes including 100+ World Series of Poker bracelet event seats have been given away since 2005.
FPN Gaming North Dakota licensed distributor of gaming supplies including exclusive pull tab games, electronic pull tab gaming systems, blackjack tables and supplies, custom prize boards, LED display cases, bingo, Dakota Poker Tour live streaming events, and other services for the purpose of raising funds for North Dakota charitable organizations. Secretary, North Dakota Council for Charitable Gaming.
Limo Leader, Inc. is a reservation / event management system with integrated mobile app for small to mid size operators in the limousine and party bus transportation industry.
Fargo Party Ride Limo service began January 2009 specializing in unique Limo Bus/Party Buses for wedding transportation, bachelor/bachelorette parties, casino runs, Vikings ticket+transportation packages and more. Eight (8) unique vehicles to choose from.
Powerplay DJ, Inc. Mobile disc jockey service providing entertainment for all occasions in the upper midwest with home office in Fargo and 2nd office in Bismarck. Performed for 77 weddings in August 2014. Servicing over 500 clients annually. DJ, Karaoke, Video, Trivia and related services. 13 sound & light shows plus 3 photo booths.
Fastball Productions Developing sports-related solutions for the Joomla market. Specializing in baseball team/league websites and the world’s only commercial Joomla extension specifically for baseball webmasters. Added Football and Basketball extensions.
- Hometown: West Fargo
- NDSU, BS Education
- U of M Duluth, Masters Education
- CEO STORM Training & Consulting, LLC
- Member since October 17, 2017
My passion for working with people, combined with creative design and technical expertise in everything I do assures you a well-designed, creative project. With over 30 years of design industry experience, I have extensive experience with cabinets, flooring, furniture, and draperies.
I bring to my clients an understanding of the construction process as well as trusted relationships with local contractors, trade partners, and architects. This unique combination will provide you with exceptional results.
When designing, I pay close attention to your needs and preferences. We will work together to create beautiful functional spaces that perfectly reflect your personality and compliment your lifestyle.
I believe in giving back to our community and am passionate about helping those less fortunate. I am actively involved at my Church as well with FM Home Builders Association, Rotary International and Rebuilding Together. Serving others has become a cornerstone value that Design Direction’s success has been and will continue to be built on.
A Fargo resident, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
- Hometown: Omaha, NE
- U of NE at Kearney, BS, Business Admin, Finance/Mgmt
- Vistage Chair since 2013
- EOS Traction Implementer
- Independent Exit Planning Strategists for NAVIX
- Member since March 1, 2018
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology; U PENN
- DVM; Ohio State
- 2007 Founded Killdeer Vet clinic/State Ave Vet Clinic
- Founded 501c3 Sustainable Vets International
- 2020 candidate for ND Governor
- Wes Henry
- Josh Christy
- Don R Grande
- Dean Vollmer
- Ron Fuhrman
- Doug Johnson
- Debra M Asp
- Ben Meland
- Todd Fisher
- Mark Giddings
- Jim Kasper
- Jon Kungel
- Tom Kading
- Nolen Bertsch
- Harlan Goerger
- Patrick Emerson
- Rick Berg
- Darcy Pope-Fuchs
- Bob Gibb
- Kristi Larkin
- Zach Paxton
- Kevin Johnson
- Scott Thuen
- David Dietz
- Mike Graham
- Jim Buus
- Ben Koppelman
- David Reid
- Cindy Cole
- Cindy Tyo
- Jon Lowry
- Brady Nash
- Dan Parker
- Kent Satrang
- Joe Gudding
- Dave Anderson
- Mike Dragosavich
- Matt Lachowitzer
- Shawn Weyer
- Kari Score
- Art Rosenberg
- Brandon Pittenger
- Brook Lyter
- Stu Stockmoe
- Jodee Bock
- Mason Orth
- Kim Bjoralt
- Russell Schell
- Richard Cossette
- Robert Sinner
- Jim Howe
- Dave Ekman
- Barry Maring
- Roger Christianson
- Mike Meagher
- Kelly Wentz
- Tim Eissinger
- Rob Burke
- Jessica Hoppe
- Rachael Boyer
- Paul Highness
- Carissa Olsen
- Sheri Larson
- Steve Dusek
- Paul Smith
- John Reimer
- Alex Warner
- Dayna Del Val
- Darren Rogness
- Anthony Molzahn
- DJ Colter
- Amber Metz
- Don Arvidson
- Barry Gish
- Matt Magness
- Dave Nelson
- Robin Nelson
- Bill Erickson
- Andrea Hochhalter
- Paul Bougie
- Stacie Loegering
- Beth Jansen
- Patrick Kirby
- Melissa Brandt
- Jared Ferguson
- Michael Johnson
- Sylvia Lunski
- Kia Adams-Mikesh
- Dan Cash
- Dana Sand
- Dave Harmon
- Trent Lee
- Dan Retzlaff
- Peter Schott
- Mark Bjerke
- Todd Berning
- Adam Martin
- Matt Chaussee
- Sandra Vigen
- Michelle Swanson
- Lisa Bortnem-Wiser
- Shelle Hagen
- Ole P Rygg
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- John Fisher
- Ryan Such
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- Sarah Koustrup
- Beau Flom
- Trenton Gerads
- Shanna Cramer
- Susan Hozak
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- Mark Puppe
- Maddie Schultz
- Amy L Nash
- Patrick Metzger
- Jackson Strom
- Matt Breker
- Brett Meyers
- Gary Johnson
- Steve Hallstrom
- Linda J Pederson PE
- Joe Tjosvold
- Cheryl Bergian
- Jason Orloske
- Allen Ralston
- Maren Gemar
- Pete Christopher
- Gail Nelson
- Erik Jacobsen
- Landon Vogel
- Heather Aal
- Beverly Boone
- Shelley Lenz
- Tom Stadum
- Shaun Engelsrud
- Julie Halvorsen
- Chris Poer
- Cassie Temple
- Kurt McSparron
Our Members by first name, A to Z
- companies headed/partnered
Adam Martin
Alex Warner
Allen Ralston
- Empower Digital Marketing
Amber Metz
Amy L Nash
Andrea Hochhalter
Anthony Molzahn
Art Rosenberg
Austen Schauer
- ProSource
Barry Gish
Barry Maring
Beau Flom
Ben Koppelman
Ben Meland
Beverly Boone
- Boone Charitable Foundation
Bill Erickson
Bob Gibb
Brady Nash
Brandon Pittenger
- FM Title Company
- Stutsman Title
- Richland Title
- Barnes Title
- Lakes Title
Brett Meyers
- Ag Experts Land & Auction
- Meyers Farm
Brook Lyter
- Free Poker Network, Inc
- Fargo Party Ride
- PowerPlay DJ, Inc
- Limo Leader, Inc
- Fastball Productions
- Red Rover Send Someone Sober on Over
Carissa Olsen
Cheryl Bergian
Cindy Cole
Cindy Tyo
Dan Cash
Dan Parker
Dan Retzlaff
Dana Sand
Darcy Pope Fuchs
Darren Rogness
Dave Anderson
Dave Ekman
- Bridge Hospitality
Dave Harmon
Dave Nelson
David Dietz
- Preference Employment Solutions
- Dietz Timberland, LLC
David Reid
Dayna Del Val
Dean Vollmer
Debra M Asp
DJ Colter
Don Arvidson
- Express Employment Professionals, Fargo
- Blazing Lynx
Don R Grande
Doug Johnson
Erik Jacobson
- SA-Fargo/Moorhead
- EJ- Contract Employment
- Blue Line Walleye Tournament
Gail Nelson
- Journey Counseling
Gary Johnson
- Gary Johnson, O.D., PC
- Chek Task
Harlan Goerger
- H. Goerger & Associates
- CEO Solutions
- Ask HG
- Hot Rods by HG, Inc.
Heather Aal
Jackson Strom
Janelle Albrecht
Jared Ferguson
Jason Orloske
Jessica Hoppe
- Alerus Financial
Jill Christopher
Jim Buus
- JBC Commercial Real Estate
- Dovetail Development, LLC
Jim Howe
Jim Kasper
- Asset Management Group, Inc.
Jodee Bock
Joe Gudding
- Avalon Events Center
Joe Tjosvold
John Fisher
John Reimer
Jon Kungel
- Custom Cinema and Sound
- Kateva Fargo
- F/S Manufacturing
Jon Lowry
Josh Christy
Kari Score
Kelly Wentz
Kent Satrang
Kevin Johnson
Kia Mikesh
Kim Bjoralt
Kristi Larkin
Kurt McSparron
Landon Vogel
- Prairie Ag Products
Linda J Pederson
Lisa Bortnem-Wiser
- MidStates Wireless
- MidStates Storage
- JBL Properties, LLC
- Bortnem Family Limited Partnership
Maddie Schultz
Maren Gamer
- Touchmark
Mark Bjerke
Mark Giddings, CPA, CGMA
Mark Puppe
Mason Orth
Matt Breker
- Merrill Financial Advisor
Matt Chaussee
Matt Lachowitzer
- Matt’s Automotive Service Centers
- Hammer Promotional
- Hammer Consulting
- Hammer Industries
- ValPak of Fargo Moorhead
- Lachowitzer Investments
Matt Magness
Melissa Brandt
Michael Johnson
Michelle Swanson
Mike Dragosavich
Mike Graham
Mike Meagher
Miranda Burfeind
Nolen Bertsch
Ole P Rygg
Patrick Emerson
Patrick Kirby
Patrick Metzger
Paul Bougie
Paul Highness
- Pro Resources
Paul Smith
Pete Christopher
- Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity
Peter Schott
Rachael Boyer
- The Home Authority, Inc.
- The Coatings Authority, Inc.
- The Cabinet Authority, Inc.
Richard Cossette
Rick Berg
Rob Burke
Robert Sinner
- SB&B Foods, Inc.
- Identity Ag Processing, LLC
- Sinner Bros. & Bresnahan Farm
Robin Nelson
Roger Christianson
Ron Fuhrman
Russell Schell
Ryan Such
- All Terrain Grounds Maintenance
- Out Front Power Equipment
- Snobear of Fargo
Sandra Vigen
Sarah Koustrup
- National Hospitality Services
Scott Thuen
Shanna Cramer
Shawn Weyer
Shelle Hagen
Shelley Lenz
- Killdeer Veterinary Clinic
- State Avenue Veterinary Clinic
- Ometepe Veterinary Clinic
- Sustainable Vets International
Sheri Larson
Stacie Loegering
- Emergency Food Pantry
- STORM Training & Consulting, LLC