Paula Klein, Owner of Smartt Interior Construction in Fargo received the honor of being the first CTB Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient. The exclusive award is designated to the owner of a North Dakota Certified Woman Owned Business who has demonstrated staying power, innovativeness, forward thinking and contributions to her community. Not only is Klein a woman pioneering a new business in a market segment predominantly driven by males, but her company also brings a new, transformative product to a very mature market. Competency and confidence have solidified her success, allowing her to grow her sales to over $2.1 million in just her third year of business. With Klein’s powerful belief in an exceptional product and her determination to provide innovative and comprehensive services to her clients, she is consistently breaking barriers in the construction industry. Most importantly, her vision goes far beyond her own success. She has been a role-model and mentor for 6th graders in the West Fargo Public School’s STEM program since its inception. Students enjoy Klein’s perspective, great sense of humor and her ability to challenge them. She is a shining example of the type of role model our young people need, especially for young women.
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