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For more than four decades, ABLE, Inc. has empowered people with disabilities across southwest North Dakota by offering meaningful services that help individuals live more independently — at home, at work and throughout their communities. Bravera is honored to stand alongside ABLE, Inc. in their journey, providing financial guidance and protection that helps strengthen their mission and keep the focus where it truly belongs: on people.
Who Is ABLE, Inc.?
ABLE, Inc.'s mission focuses on “enhancing relationships, providing opportunities for growth, and encouraging people to reach their personal dreams.” Rose Drake, the HR program coordinator for ABLE, Inc., explains, “The services we provide here at ABLE, Inc. include making sure that people who have intellectual disabilities live the most independent life possible, while being supported by individuals we employ.”
How Long Have Bravera and ABLE, Inc. Worked Together?
- 1987: ABLE, Inc.'s insurance partnership with Bravera begins
- 1995: ABLE, Inc.'s banking partnership with Bravera begins
- 2012: ABLE, Inc.'s wealth partnership with Bravera begins
Janelle Stoneking, CEO of ABLE, Inc., who sees the impact firsthand, said, “Having a strong partnership like the one ABLE, Inc. holds with Bravera is so essential in helping us move forward on our goals — it has helped catapult us to fulfill those needs that we have.”
How Bravera’s Steady Support Has Helped ABLE, Inc. Grow
Bravera has provided support for ABLE, Inc.'s larger projects, such as the T-Rex Mall that includes the ABLE Thrift Center.
ABLE, Inc.'s CFO, Mike Klein, said, “It’s the trust and confidence in the team that we’ve built over the years that, when we’re ready to make a big purchase like the T-Rex Mall — we can call the team, and we can count on them to provide all banking, loan and insurance needs.”
How Bravera Has Helped Simplify the Process of Retirement Planning
Drake described her experience with Bravera’s retirement planning services: “The experience enrolling in the [Bravera] retirement plans was very seamless. All the tools were available to me when I was enrolling. I know that I could reach out to anybody at Bravera if I need any help or guidance.”
A strong retirement plan not only helps employees build brighter futures but also helps ABLE, Inc.'s recruit and retain the dedicated staff who make their mission possible.
Klein said, “Bravera’s well-serviced management gives us the confidence that we are offering our employees great retirement services through Bravera.”
How ABLE, Inc. Is Looking To Build Its Community Into the Future
ABLE, Inc.'s workforce and programs continue to expand because the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities remain extremely present today.
Stoneking shared, “The most important thing to us is building the community of individuals with disabilities who need our services. We are going to keep growing to meet those needs.”
Together, ABLE, Inc. and Bravera continue to uplift communities across southwest North Dakota — one person, one partnership and one community at a time. As ABLE, Inc. works to expand opportunities for the people they support, Bravera remains committed to providing stability and partnership that helps their mission thrive.
Want to learn more? Check out the ABLE, Inc. website.
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