Public comment lasted for more than an hour on Monday and was nearly entirely focused on the proposed Fufeng plant, which has generated controversy throughout the year after it was announced late in 2021
After reviewing the career highlights and accomplishments of a number of people, the magazine selected nine exemplary business leaders in the region for this year’s awards.
Awards were given for Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Young Professionals Best Place to Work, Emerging Business of the Year, Resilient Business of the Year and People's Choice.
Company president Steve Burian says plans are to slowly grow his business beyond North Dakota, and with three decades of business experience under his belt, he is confident that will happen.