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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
XWA is less than three weeks away from opening! Check out the latest from the Williston Herald on the project, tours, Runway Run and much more!
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Shawn, Ann, Barb & Brenda
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Williston Works Podcast features Gonzaga University Summer Interns
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Williston Works Podcast Season 2 - Episode 4 - features Gonzaga University student Sarah Dobler who interned at Williston Economic Development. The Creative Treatment photo and video
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Williston Economic Development - The Williston Works Podcast Season 2 Episode 4 features two Gonzaga University students who were 2019 summer interns. The Williston and GU program is in its seventh year; 91 students have participated. Watch to podcast to learn more about the program and how your business can participate in 2020! |
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City Commission allocates $50,000 for 2020 Community Enhancement Program
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The Band Day Parade is one of many nonprofit events that has received Community Enhancement funds. Williston Economic Development photo
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Williston Economic Development - The Williston STAR Fund board of directors and the Williston City Commission have approved up to $50,000 for 2020 Community Enhancement (CE) grant applications. The total CE funding allocated may be less than $50,000. The CE grant program helps nonprofit groups and organizations fund activities and projects that improve the quality of life in the Williston area. Read More |
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XWA conducts Full-scale Emergency Operations Exercise; Prepares for Oct. 10 Grand Opening
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EMS prepare to transport a mock patient to the hospital.
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News Release - On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 a full-scale emergency operations exercise was conducted at the new Williston Basin International Airport (XWA), due to open on Oct. 10, 2019. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires an airport to hold a full-scale exercise every three years. Nine emergency response agencies, two medical response organizations, 50 volunteers, and several airport employees, local, and federal organizations participated in the exercise. Read More |
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Glasgow Brewery seeks to Move Forward on Williston Project
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Williston Herald - A quick and easy solution that will allow the Busted Knuckle Brewery to move forward with the purchase of the county's old highway department properties is proving elusive, but the county is going to see if they can move ahead with a partial close of sale on the property.
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Williams County Abstract featured Dakota Business Lending Success Story
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Dakota Business Lending - After purchasing Williams County Abstract Company from the MacMaster family in 2015, Lisa Engel knew that the next step to continuing the business' legacy was to purchase the building it had been operating in for over 40 years. The only thing holding her back was the necessary financing to make this jump. Read More
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Watford City to receive City of the Year Honor Sept. 21
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McKenzie County Farmer - On Saturday, Sept. 21, Watford City will be honored with the City of the Year award by the North Dakota League of Cities. Phil Riely, Watford City mayor, will be receiving the award on behalf of the city during the League of Cities annual conference in Bismarck, N.D. "This award really allows us to shed that previous version of ourselves, which was a Wild West boom town," states Vawnita Best, Watford City Community Development coordinator. For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer |
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US Shale Oil Output hits Record Levels
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Aljazeerza - United States oil output from seven major shale formations is expected to rise by 74,000 barrels per day (bpd) in October to a record high of 8.843 million bpd, the US Energy Information Administration said in its monthly drilling productivity report on Monday.
Output in the Bakken Formation is expected to edge higher by about 2,000 bpd to a record 1.471 million bpd, the data showed.
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Sidney Leadership Program grows
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Roundup - The
Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that this year's leadership program will feature 15 participants.
"We are very thankful that area employers understand the benefits of the program," Bill Vander Weele, executive director of the
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Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, said. "We appreciate their commitment to the program." Read More
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Upcoming Williston Events
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09/24 ------
Williston City Commission
The commission meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
09/27 ------ Charity Ball
The CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Foundation Charity Ball will be held at The Well on the Williston State College campus. Enjoy dinner, silent auction, live auction and live entertainment by Mentalist Sean Bott and the Judd Hoos Band.
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09/27 ------ WHS Homecoming
Coyotes Surf to Victory Sept. 23-27. Tailgating, football game, coronation and dedication of football field at WHS Legends Field.
09/28 ------ Clean Up Williston
Volunteers are invited to come to Aafedt Stadium parking lot to pick up supplies and a free t-shirt (while supplies last). A free BBQ will be provided at 11:30 a.m. for volunteers.
Clean Up Williston Flyer
10/02 ------ 1 Million Cups
The community is invited to attend the meeting from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. The presenters will be VollSquared and Unify Lending.
10/05 ------ XWA Community Day
The community is invited to the Runway Run, XWA tours, refreshments and activities for kids from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
10/15-17 ------ Ports-to-Plains Annual Conference
The three-day event will be held headquartered at the Old Armory in Wiliston.
Registration
10/21 ------ Planning and Zoning Commission
The board meets the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Room at City Hall.
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09/17-18 ------ NDPC Annual Conference
Learn about technology advancements in Bakken operations and where the industry is headed. Rough Rider Event Center in Watford City. NDPC Annual Conference
09/17-19 ------ New Technologies for Lower Cost, More Efficient On Shore Well Site Facilities.
The conference will be held in Houston, TX.
Registration Information
10/1 ------
Williston Basin Chapter API Monthly Meeting
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a social followed by dinner at 7 p.m. at the Grand Williston Hotel.
October Monthly Meeting
10/02-03 ------ Bakken Oil Product and Service Show
The two-day event connects industry decision makers, leaders and players at the Raymond Family Community Center.
Registration Information
10/15-16 ------ The Permian Conference & Expo
The two-day show will be held in Midland, TX. The show is sponsored by the North American Shale magazine.
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10/30-31 ------ Western Dakota Energy Association Annual Meeting
11/15 ------ Williston Basin Petroleum Banquet
12/03 ------
Williston Basin Chapter API Monthly Meeting
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a social followed by dinner at 7 p.m. at the Grand Williston Hotel. December Monthly Meeting
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