LOCAL BUSINESS

Best Apartment Rental Company

Best Bank

BEST BOUTIQUE & SPECIALTY STORE

Enclave Property Management

Location: West Fargo

How does it feel to win?

“We’re extremely grateful to be named Best Apartment Rental Company! Our entire team takes a tremendous amount of care and pride in creating spaces that inspire residents to live their best life and winning is a testament to the service our team provides,” President of Property Management Donna Smith said.

What makes what you do special to customers?

“We have the privilege of providing a home to more than 4,500 residents,” Smith said. “For many, home means comfort, security, belonging, and a place where memories are made. We take our responsibility of providing a place to call home seriously and are attentive to both the needs of residents and the greater community.”

BELL BANK LEELA & LAVENDER

Location: Fargo

What stands out about your business?

“What makes us stand out among the many banks around us, from the big national institutions to the local players, is that our growth has largely been organic (rather than through mergers and acquisitions) – and most importantly, that we’ve never lost sight of our core values as we grew,” President and CEO Michael Solberg said. “We’re large enough to provide a full range of sophisticated financial services, but small enough to know you by name and continue to act in the best interest of our customers.”

What’s the key to your success?

“It may sound trite, but it’s true – our ‘secret sauce’ is our top-notch team. We focus on hiring and retaining great people who live out our ‘bottom line’ mission: ‘Happy employees! Happy customers!’” Solberg said. “When you have people who are proud of where they work and what they do, they will consistently go the extra mile to take care of their co-workers and our customers.” honorable mentions

SECOND PLACE: PRAIRIE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

THIRD PLACE: EPIC MANAGEMENT

FOURTH PLACE: GOLDMARK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC.

FIFTH PLACE: MERIDIAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT honorable mentions

SECOND PLACE: GATE CITY BANK

THIRD PLACE: VISIONBANK

FOURTH PLACE: FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK

FIFTH PLACE: ALERUS

Location: Fargo

A women’s clothing boutique described as having a “Bohemian and West Coast aesthetic” leela & lavender has been named a Best of the Red River Valley boutique in 2018 and 2019 as well.

Leela specializes in customer experience and service. Co-owner Jill Shea has said the store has been designed to feel like a home and gathering place so that “customers will feel empowered to be the best versions of themselves.” honorable mentions

The boutique also hosts style sessions and shopping parties. Shopping parties are offered for special occasions and celebrations. Groups of friends get the store to themselves to gather, shop and style. Drinks and snacks are catered and everyone has the chance to talk to the stylists.

SECOND PLACE: JADE + JASPER BOUTIQUE

THIRD PLACE: SIMPLY SWAG

FOURTH PLACE: CARMINE & HAYWORTH VINTAGE

FIFTH PLACE: FM ANTIQUES AND MORE