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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Williston Wire Readers,
1 Million Cups attracted a large crowd on Wednesday, Aug. 1. The meetings are open to community members who would like to support entrepreneurs in Williston. The next meeting will be held Sept. 5 at 8:30 a.m. at Williston State College. We hope to see you there!
Shawn, Ann, Barb, Brenda and Anika
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Connecting Communities BBQ provides
Food, Fellowship; Fairview BBQ Aug. 21
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Fairview residents are invited to the Connecting Communities BBQ on Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sharbono Park. |
Williston Economic Development - Williston Regional Economic Development (WRED) is preparing for its 9th Connecting Communities BBQ in three years. The BBQ will be held Aug. 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sharbono Park in Fairview. The BBQ's were introduced in the summer of 2016 to express Williston's appreciation for the business it receives from its neighboring communities. "The purpose of the BBQ is to say thank you from WRED. Our goal is to reach out to these communities and provide them a nice lunch and do all the work, so they and just come over and eat a nice meal," said Ken Callahan, WRED board member. Read More |
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The Shopper celebrates 30 Years
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The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting in honor of The Shopper's 30th Anniversary. |
Williston Area Chamber of Commerce - The Shopper celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Friday, July 27! The Shopper is owned by Tammy Fredrickson and managed by her daughter Tara Geltel. |
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Salon 701 Club celebrates Grand Opening
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Williston Economic Development - A new salon celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 2. Salon 701 Club is located at 417 1st Ave E, Suite 1 in the former New Directions location. The celebration included grilled pizza, music, giveaways and door prizes! |
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Dog Grooming Business featured at 1 Million Cups; Anna's Groom Room discusses Overnight Success
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Anna Denton presents at 1 Million Cups on Wednesday, Aug. 1. Williston Eoncomic Development
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Williston Economic Development - The owner of a dog grooming in business in Williston was one of the presenters at 1 Million Cups Williston on Wednesday, Aug. 1. Anna Denton shared how she started Anna's Groom Room and was surprised by its overnight success. Denton, who previously worked as a professional photographer, said she sought a new career after a life changing experience. "I had a brief encounter with death and it was an eye opener for me and dogs are great therapy and that's why I took this route," she said. Read More |
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Williston Farmers Market helps Small Businesses Grow
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The Williston Downtowners Farmers Market has moved to its new location at the former Hedderich's site. Williston Downtowners Association photo |
KUMV-TV - The Williston Downtowners Farmers Market provides a chance for producers to get their business exposed. "This is my third market and I've actually had a couple of repeat customers which is really awesome," said Nikki Wright, owner of Mrs. B's Homestyle Eatery. "I make sweet potatoes pies, coconut pies but definitely my pecan pies are the number one seller," says Wright. Read More |
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Northstar Center in Foreclosure; Auction Aug. 14
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| Williston Herald - Williston's proposed North Star Center is headed for auction. The mixed-use development located on U.S. Highway 2 north of Williston is in foreclosure. The development will be sold at auction to the highest bidder beginning at 10 a.m. Aug. 14. In court records, YAM Capital LLC says it is owed $9.031 million dollars from the development. Read More |
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Construction begins at Burger King in Sidney
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Construction is getting underway on a new fast food restaurant in Sidney. Sidney Herald |
Sidney Herald - The construction process for a Burger King restaurant in Sidney has started. The restaurant will be located in the front area of the Shops at Fox Run. David Harper, owner of Meridian Restaurants of Ogden, Utah, said the company owns more than 100 Burger Kings including 25 in Montana. "We love the town," Harper said of Sidney. "We feel it's a great opportunity there."
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| New Treatment Center opens in New Town |
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New treatment center opens in New Town. |
KUMV-TV - A center aimed at helping people recover from addiction, and removing the stigma from the process itself, has opened on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Organizers and supporters gathered Monday to cut the ribbon on The Door, a by-product of First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum's "Recovery Reinvented" initiative. Read More MyNDNow.com: The Door opens in New Town |
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Four Bears Casino celebrates 25th Anniversary
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New Town News - The year was 1993 and less than a year earlier the Three Affiliated Tribes reached an agreement with the State of North Dakota to allow gaming on the reservation. That August, the tribe opened the 4 Bears Casino and Lodge with just 40 rooms and a small gaming floor, and the enterprise has been growing ever since.
Four Bears celebrates 25th Anniversary
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Upcoming Williston Events
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08/04 ------ Kasmer Aafedt Charity Golf Tournament
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by shotgun start at 10 a.m. and dinner at 4:30 p.m. Entry fees and cash prizes will be designated to the charity of the golfer's choice. Golf Tournament Registration
08/08 ------ Groundbreaking Ceremony for Pizza Hut
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Pizza Hut restaurant at 2 p.m. at the site next to Applebee's.
08/09 ------ Summer Nights on Main
The live music will begin at 5 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Williston. Enjoy entertainment, food vendors, shopping and other activities for the whole family!
08/09 ------ Business After Hours at the Harvest Plaza
Grace and Glam, Meg-a-Latte and Ackerman Estvold will host the Chamber networking event from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
08/10-11 ------ Chokecherry Festival
The two-day event will be held at Harmon Park in Williston. Bring the whole family for entertainment, food and craft vendors, free shows and much more! Chokecherry Festival News Release
08/14 ------ Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Commission Room at City Hall.
08/21 ------ Connecting Communities BBQ - Fairview
A free BBQ will be provided for Fairview residents from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Sharbono Park. The BBQ is sponsored by Williston Regional Ecoomic Development.
08/28 ------ Network Before 9
Join the Chamber for coffee, refreshments and networking with fellow Chamber members at a location to be announced.
09/05 ------ 1 Million Cups Williston
Learn about how to start a business in Williston during the free meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge on the Williston State College campus.
09/08 ------ Opportunity Foundation Golf Tournament
Registration is open for the 13th annual Darrell Schmidt Memorial Golf Tournament. The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course. Golf Tournament Flyer
10/04 ------ Women in Leadership Expo
The expo will be held from 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. at TrainND. $59 per person. Limited Seating Available! Register at
www.willistonstate.edu/trainnd or call 701-572-2835.
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08/16 ------ Halliburton Job Fair
09/18-20 ------ Cost-effective Well Site Facilities On Shore
North America's Only Initiative Dedicated Entirely To Facilities Engineers & Project Management Professionals. The conference will be held in Houston, TX.
Register for the Show
09/24-26 ------ NDPC Annual Meeting
The meeting will be held at the Ramada in Fargo, ND.
10/03-04 ------ Bakken Oil Product & Service Show
The 8th annual trade show and seminars will be held at the Raymond Family Community Center.
Bakken Oil Show website
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