Fargo is suffering from a lack of non-chain restaurants. While a few chains are okay but it is the unique restaurants and nightlife that give a city its character. I travel in and out of Fargo fairly regularly and its difficult to eat in Fargo with clients considering the lack of high grade eating establishments. If Fargo had more restaurants with live entertainment, it could provide a real boost. Its surprising how much easier it is to get someone to brave the cold when they know they've got a spectacular evening ahead. Perhaps some tax advantages for new (local) non-chain startup restaurants or some benefits for a local culinary school. Recruiting some people from Minneapolis might not be a bad idea.