Bakken BBQ: Sweet and tangy apricot BBQ sauce

July 24, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: David Williams, Missouri River Resources Explains how Missouri River Resources is talking with other tribes in other shale plays across the US about energy exploration. Interview: Dennis Jared, Steffes Corporation Gives a recipe for a sweet and tangy apricot sauce for your BBQ.

Lindquist singing in front of NFL, NBA audiences

July 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Segment 2 – Mark J. Lindquist and Jared Bye, Breath is Limited Mark talks about his motivational speaking company and what Jared does as his business manager.  Mark also shares his experiences as a national anthem singer for the NFL, NBA and other major events.

An alternative crop with low commodity prices

July 5, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Eric Bartch, AGT Foods Explains the PULSE crop market and how it is an alternative crop in today’s low commodity prices.  He also talks about how North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana are very large growers of PULSE crops. Interview: Jessie Johnson, KJL Gives tips on how to cook […]

Texas BBQ tips for the company cook out

July 5, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Kelly Braun, Make A Wish Gives an overview of how regional energy companies came together for an event to raise money for Make A Wish.  He also talks about several of the kids who have been battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Interview – Leonard the BBQ Cooker, […]

DOT guidelines in drug testing

July 5, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Dan Parker, owner, Any Lab Test Now and Vickie Schmidt, president, Schmidt and Associates Go over the different drugs workers are turning up positive for.  They also talk about the DOT guidelines in workplace drug testing.

Phasing out the 2-week-on-2-week oil worker

June 26, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Gene Veeder, director, McKenzie County Economic Development Veeder gives an overview of how the economic activity in McKenzie County. Veeder also talks about how the oil workers are phasing out of the 2-week on 2-week off workers for year round workers.  He also explains why Watford City is becoming […]

Ness explains why the NDPC is focused on being a political agency

June 26, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about how the North Dakota Petroleum Council is used as a political vehicle for the oil and gas industry in North Dakota. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Clarifies how the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources is […]

Downturn impacting Gillette, WY

June 26, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Brent Sanford, Mayor, Watford City Gives an update on the Hot Zone in the Bakken from local businesses to housing to hotels. Interview: Luther Martinez, Production Systems, Gillette, WY Talks about how the downturn has impacted their business, causing them to adjust accordingly.

Tips from the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ

June 26, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Joseph Nicolas, Pedigree Technology Talks about how the oil and gas industry is their main customer base, but have had to branch into South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado to diversify their business. He also talks about the switch to Big Data in oil and gas. Interview: Bram Lasster, BBQ […]

Helms, Ness talk about the new normal in the Bakken

June 21, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about the new normal and how it is a good sign that oil companies are still interested and active in the Bakken on some level rather than putting their resources in other shale plays. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of […]

Diversity in the Bakken growing businesses

June 21, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Thomas Williamson, president, Chippewa Resources, Minot, Watford City and Denver Gives an overview of their business and how it has become diverse and grown since 2009. Interview: Sarah Baer, SWCA Environmental Consultants Discusses the environmental concerns in the Bakken and how their company assists oil companies.

A very hectic first day on the job

June 21, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Eric Bartch, AGT Foods Talks about the $40 million dollar investment into the Minot facility for PULSE crops and how that will benefit the farmers of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Interview: Kristen Bell, owner, Dough Trader Pizza Company, Spearfish, SD Goes over the gluten free craze […]

PULSE crops becoming more common in Upper Midwest

June 21, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Dean Gorder, director, North Dakota Trade Office Discusses PULSE crops and how they are becoming more common in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Eastern Montana Cannabis Caucus 2016 Interview – Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Gives an overview of the hemp market, how the US is the […]

Testing for drugs in the workplace

June 21, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Dan Parker, ownner, Any Lab Test Now and Vickie Schmidt, president, Schmidt and Associates Gives and overview of the rise of drug testing in the workplace and different types of drugs being used.

BBQ season in the Bakken

June 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Gives an update on the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ July 17 in Dickinson, ND.  They give a run down of the prizes, sponsors, BBQ food and festivities.  They also talk about how many companies are still supporting the event despite the […]

Purity still growing in the Bakken

June 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Gives an overview of the difficulties service providers are seeing with the downturn in the Bakken. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Explains the efficiency with oil companies in the Bakken due to lower oil prices. Interview: Rick Rodgers, […]

Technology changing the economy

June 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Brian Jorvig, marketing director and pilot, Botlink Explains some of the barriers to entry for drones and the UAS industry, he also explains why more industries are seeing the need for UAS technology. Interview: Joseph Nicholas, Pedigree Technologies Talks about how their technology business has expanding into a number […]

Energy infrastructure vital for the economy

June 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Doug Burgum, founder, Kilbourne Group Gives his opinion on why energy infrastructure is critical for the region’s economy.  He also explains why coal energy is vital for communities and the economy.  Burgum also opines on why a republican is needed in the White House to support coal, oil, gas […]

Burgum talks energy impact in North Dakota

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Doug Burgum, founder/owner Kilbourne Group, ND Gubernatorial Candidate Shares his views on Western North Dakota, peak oil, a business friendly environment for energy companies and how technology impacts the energy industry.

Whiting’s Volker talks $40, $50 and $60 oil

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum Explains how $40, $50 and $60 oil looks in the Bakken and the returns shareholders can see.  He also shares his opinion and optimism regarding the future of the oil and gas business in the Bakken.

Liquid natural gas seen as a market indicator

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about the value added market in the Bakken.  He believes it will be the next economy in the Bakken. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Explains why continued momentum is important in shale plays like the Bakken and […]

MHA Nation finding empowerment through energy development

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Executive Secretary of the MHA Nation Talks about the progress with the MHA Nation’s energy development.  He also explains how the goal is to have the workforce and operators Native Americans. Interview: William Prentice, CEO and Chairman, Meridian Energy Group Gives details […]