About FACES of Greater Grand Forks

 I first heard about the “Faces of” concept in 2016 from a publisher out of Omaha, NE. They had created a magazine that promotes local business by featuring a “Face” of a specific business type (e.g., “Face of Architecture”). The publication connected Omaha community members with local businesses, and after talking with other publishers, I learned the concept had been met with equally great feedback in their markets, too.

As someone who’s passionate about celebrating and connecting communities, I loved the idea immediately. In 2021, we decided to bring the “Faces of” concept to the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo and Bismarck-Mandan communities. In 2022, we expanded the publication to Sioux Falls, and since then, we’ve continued to bring “Faces of” magazines to these areas every year.

That enthusiasm has inspired us to continue sharing more stories—now with Faces of Greater Grand Forks.

We hope you enjoy this publication and take the opportunity to get to know some of the people behind Greater Grand Forks’ thriving business community.

In the past 16 years, we’ve created over 600 magazines—all focused on telling positive, community-driven stories. “Faces of Greater Grand Forks” is another piece of that mission, and we believe you’ll enjoy reading about the people and businesses that make this region special.

This publication is considered a “native advertising piece” in the publishing industry. That means each “Face of” feature is a sponsored page, paid for by that advertiser. However, this isn’t a “Best Of” issue—it’s a showcase of the individuals and businesses that help our communities grow. By sharing their stories, we’re connecting readers with local businesses they might not have known about before.

Because it’s a sponsored publication, we’re able to produce it at a high quality and distribute 23,200 copies free to the public. Our sales and editorial teams worked hard to connect with credible, community-minded businesses in each category. Our goal is to help you learn more about the people behind the businesses that make Greater Grand Forks thrive—and to encourage everyone to keep supporting local.

For more information about our company, visit spotlightmediafargo.com

Selections for Faces 2026 are already underway.
If you’re interested in being featured, email [email protected]