About Us
Who we are and what we do
The Village Business Institute (VBI) works with employers to address the issues that affect their employees. Our unique team of professionals improve individual and organizational performance through business and organizational solutions. Solutions include an employee assistance program, coaching, organizational development and strategic planning, workplace mediation, human resource consultation, critical incident stress management, management and employee training, career transition and outplacement services, and specialized services for non-profits.
What sets us apart
The Village Business Institute is unique among business consulting firms because of it's tie to The Village Family Service Center, a not-for-profit agency that began in 1891. Because of it's long history of providing services to individuals, families, and communities, The Village has great expertise in understanding human dynamics and creating systems that work efficiently.
Our history
The Village Family Service Center started The Village Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in 1972. It quickly became evident that our expertise in human relations and organizational dynamics was useful to clients. Strong client demand for these services resulted in the creation of The Village Business Institute in 1994. At this time, VBI became the umbrella for The Village EAP, and began offering full-scale management consultation services that continue today. VBI's professional consultants are very experienced and knowledgeable about employment regulations, human resources, management, and productivity.
The Village Business Institute
1201 25th St South
Fargo, ND 58103
Local: (701) 491-4900
Toll-free: 800-627-8220
Email: vbi.at.thevillagefamily.org
In case of emergency, please call 911 or your local hospital emergency service.