| Dear Williston Wire Readers, Two new retail stores opened their doors in Williston this week. Style UNcorked boutique is a women's apparel and accessories store located in Downtown Williston while Elite Designz is a home décor and interior design studio located near McDonald's. If you would like to open a small business in the Williston area, call 701-577-8110 to schedule a free consultation with the Small Business Development Center or Williston Economic Development Office. Williston is Open for Business! |
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| Elite Designz opens in Williston; Home Décor Store located in former Curves Building |
Williston Economic Development
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| April Thiel and Mary Berg are the co-owners of Elite Designz in Williston. Williston Economic Development |
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A new home décor and interior design store has opened its doors in Williston. Elite Designz is located at 34 24th St W, in the former Curves building. April Thiel and Mary Berg are co-owners of the business venture. The store has a variety of design trends to choose from including industrial, modern, farmhouse, traditional, transitional and much more! Elite Designz is celebrating its grand opening this weekend.
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| Style UNcorked boutique celebrates Grand Opening |
Williston Herald
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| The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors help Style UNcorked boutique celebrate their ribbon cutting Oct. 4. Williston Economic Development |
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Their store was off to the proverbial flying start, and then they got a phone call that changed everything all at once.
Kim Wenko and Deanette Piesik opened the Mode clothing store last year in November in the Renaissance on Main building. It was the first boutique to open in the Renaissance, and it sold designer fashions at closeout prices for women of all ages.
It was the 11th store in the Mama Mia franchise to open nationwide, and seemed to be among the few brick-and-mortar retail outlets that were on the rise. But in August, less than a year after opening, the two received a phone call from their parent corporation, informing them that Mama Mia was closing its Mode stores. Read More
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| Ribbon Cutting held at First National Bank's New Trust Department Building |
Williston Area Chamber of Commerce
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| First National Bank celebrates the ribbon cutting at its new building for the Trust Department. WACC photo |
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The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 28 for First National Bank & Trust Company's new Trust Department building. The business is located at 310 1st Ave E. First National and WACC staff celebrated the occasion. The following participated in the event: Am
y Wells, Lavina Domagala, Heidi Olson and Trust Department staff; Janna Lutz, WACC President; and WACC Ambassadors Kyle Tennessen, Fran Zerr, Crystal Purdy, Jake Germundson, and Brittany Brost.
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| Legislative Update featured at Eggs and Issues Oct. 13 |
Williston Area Chamber of Commerce
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North Dakota Sen. Brad Bekkedahl will speak at the Oct. 13 Eggs and Issues meeting in Williston. |
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce invites chamber member to Eggs and Issues on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7:30-9 a.m. at TrainND. The program will feature the latest legislative happenings with District 1 Senator Brad Bekkedahl (pictured) and Brent Bogar, GA Liaison for the GNDC. Learn about new laws that may impact your business; information about the Energy Development and Transmission committee's visit to Williston in September and much more.
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| Small Business Owners invited to Free Google Seminar Oct. 18 |
News Release
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Pamela Starr, a Google trainer, will lead the free seminar on Oct.18 at 9 a.m. at the Grand Williston Hotel. |
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center and Williston Economic Development are helping small businesses grow their presence online with a workshop featuring Google's Pamela Starr, an accomplished leader and trainer. Starr will share how businesses can easily add or update their info on Google Search and Maps, optimize and promote their website, measure their online success, and more. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9-11 a.m. at the Grand Williston Hotel and Conference Center. Space is limited; reserve a seat by calling the Chamber at 701-577-6000. Read More
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| Williams County's Evenson earns 2017 Excellence in County Government Award |
News Release
The North Dakota Association of Counties has announced the winners of its 2017 Excellence in County Government awards. The awards will be presented during the NDACo's annual conference Oct. 8-11 in Bismarck. Kari Evenson, Williams County Treasurer / Recorder, will collect the prestigious 2017 County Official Award. Other winners include Commissioner: Randi Suckut, Wells County; County Employee: Janelle Pepple, Wells Co. Sheriff's Department Office Deputy; Hall of Honor: Linda Svihovec, former McKenzie Co. Auditor / Treasurer; Dedicated Partner: Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann. Read More
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| Mandan named 2017 City of the Year |
Bismarck Tribune
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| The Starion Sports Complex celebrated its Grand Opening Sept. 29 in Mandan. |
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Mandan is the 2017 "City of the Year," receiving the honor at the North Dakota League of Cities' annual conference in Fargo last week. The award, accepted by Commissioner Dennis Rohr on behalf of the city, was established in 1984 to recognize North Dakota cities for the quality, number and progressiveness of their activities. Among the city's accomplishments are the opening of a new middle school in 2008, a new elementary school in 2014 and a universal playground in 2015. Mandan, in combination with private and public partnerships, has invested $36 million in recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, including a sports complex for use by local youth and a wellness center in partnership with the YMCA.
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| Oil and Gas Show features New Products |
Williston Herald
by Renee Jean
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The 2017 Oil Product and Service Show was held Oct. 4 and 5 at the Raymond Family Community Center. Williston Economic Development |
It was a friendly rivalry, but aimed at a serious problem. North Dakota's new vapor pressure standards have multiple companies presenting ideas to solve problems it has been causing the industry, and two of them were vying for attention Wednesday at the Bakken Oil Product and Service Show in booths directly across from one another.
One of them was a new inventor on the scene, Patrick Young of Patloc Safety Systems in Watford City. Last year he unveiled his Patloc Safety System at the oilfield event and this year he unveiled
the Legendary Fire Tube. Read More
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| Odyssey Theatres to build Multi-plex in Downtown Dickinson |
Dickinson Press
 Dickinson's City Commission approved Odyssey Theatres' bid to purchase a city parking lot to the south of city hall and turn it into a seven-to-eight screen movie theater by a vote of 4-1 at Monday evening's meeting. The $100,000 sale of the parking lot concludes months of public debate and years of planning over selling the property and turning it into an entertainment space. Supporters of the sale argue that turning the lot into a movie theater will help revitalize downtown, while detractors are frustrated by loss of parking spaces.
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| Team Up to Clean Up Oct. 14 in Williston |
Williston Economic Development
The 2017 Fall Clean Up will reward youth who participate on Saturday, Oct. 14. Students in grades K-4 can pick up a free t-shirt (while supplies last) and register their classroom for a chance to win a free pizza party with Williston Mayor Howard Klug. The campaign headquarters will once again be stationed at Davidson Park from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Volunteers can pick up free cleanup supplies, enjoy a free meal provided by Halliburton and drop off their used tires and electronics in the receptacles.
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| Upcoming Williston Events |
10/06 WHS Homecoming
The Williston High School homecoming parade will be held at 4 p.m. followed by the football game at 8 p.m. The parade will begin at the Raymond Family Community Center and end at Elite Health and Fitness.
Homecoming Week Schedule
10/06-08 Entertainment Inc! presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The musical based on the 1980's movie of the same name, runs Oct. 6-8 and 12-15 at the Old Armory Theatre in Downtown Williston. For reservations visit the Entertainment Inc! website or call the box office at 701-577-3179.
10/10 Special Election
Voters will go to the polls at the Williston Area Recreation Center to decide vote on the continuation of one cent sales tax for infrastructure and economic development. The sales tax has existed since 1991.
10/12 Business After Hours
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center will host the October event. Join them from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
for networking and mingling!
Chamber website
10/13 Chamber Eggs & Issues
Don't miss this legislative update by District 1 Senator Brad Bekkedahl and Government Affairs Liaison for the GNDC, Brent Bogar. The event will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. at TrainND Northwest.
Chamber website
10/13 Williston Downtowners Member Meeting
The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at the Downtowners Assoc. Office.
10/14 Clean Up Williston
Williston Public Works will lead the citywide cleanup. Email
pattyf@ci.williston.nd.us to volunteer your business, organization or family for a specific cleanup zone in Williston.
10/14 Tire Amnesty Day
Williston Vector Control will sponsor the Amnesty Day during Clean Up Williston at Davidson Park. Used tires may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. NO disposal fee!
10/18-20 EDND Fall Conference
Williston will host the Economic Development Association of North Dakota's fall conference at the Grand Williston Hotel. The public is invited to a special free workshop with Google on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9-11 a.m.
EDND
11/10 CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Charity Ball
Tickets are on sale now for the 2017 Annual Charity Ball featuring a dinner, silent and live auction, dancing and the Dueling Pianos performed by Deuces Wild!
Charity Ball Ticket Information
12/08 Williston Economic Development Holiday Open House
Celebrate the Christmas season at 113 4th Street East from 5-8 p.m. There will be refreshments, hors d'oevres and door prizes.
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| Energy Events |
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11/01-02 Western Dakota Energy Association annual meeting
The meeting will be held at the Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge in Dickinson.
Registration
The 2018 Energy Exposition will be celebrating 19 years as the Rocky Mountain's longest running energy trade exhibition. The event will take place at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, Colorado. Reserve booth space today.
Energy Exposition
The Summer 2018 event will be held at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City.
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