Jan. 4, 2019
WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
Dear Williston Wire Readers,

The New Year is marked by new beginnings, hopes and dreams. Williston Economic Development has the people, financial programs and expertise to help you start or expand your business. Together we can make Williston an even better place to live! Call us today at 701-577-8110. 

Shawn, Ann, Barb & Brenda
Burgum delivers State of the State Address
Gov. Doug Burgum, left, and first lady, Kathryn Burgum, enter the House Chamber at the opening of the 66th Legislative Assembly Thursday afternoon. Gov. Burgum delivered his State of the State address to the joint session of the Legislature that preceded the judicial and tribal addresses. Bismarck Herald photo
Bismarck Tribune - Gov. Doug Burgum highlighted familiar themes in his State of the State address on Thursday to North Dakota lawmakers - hammering on his budget proposals, the state's economy and initiatives of his administration. "Today, the State of the State is that we stand at the cusp of a new era in North Dakota's history," the governor told a joint session of the Legislature. "And by harnessing the courage to dare greatly, we will cultivate a prosperous future for generations to come. "With action, we will shine." Read More
Operation Prairie Dog could benefit Williston
Sen. Brad Bekkedahl is seeking support for Operation Prairie Dog at the 2019 Legislative Session. 
KUMV-TV - Williston will be getting more funding if North Dakota's Operation Prairie Dog legislation is passed.  In 2013, before hub city legislation was passed the first time, Williston was getting $1.5 million a year in oil tax money. Since then, Williston averages $26.5 million a year. If this bill passes, it would put Williston closer to $30 million a year in funding. The new bill would eradicate the clause that terminates hub city funding every two years, guaranteeing that money to the city.  Read More
Watford City, Williston to vote on School Bond Referendums Jan. 8
Roundup - McKenzie  County voters will decide whether to approve or deny two requests designed to fund upcoming anticipated needs of the school district.  Question one asks residents to approve a general obligation bond in an amount up to 35 million dollars, for the purpose of providing funds necessary to construct a new elementary school. It will raise millage an additional 13 mills, which is equal to $13 dollars on each thousand dollars of taxable valuation for the first taxable year.  Read More     McKenzie County Farmer: Voters to decide Fate of New School Jan. 8

Oil Patch leads 3Q Taxable Sales and Purchases
McKenzie County Farmer - While North Dakota's economy saw an 18 percent increase in taxable sales and purchases in the third quarter of 2018, the state's booming oil patch region including McKenzie County, continued to drive much of the increase. McKenzie County and Watford City, which are at the very heart of the Bakken, saw taxable sales and purchases increase by 51.32 and 48.97 percent, respectively, in the third quarter of 2018 compared to the same three-month period in 2017.  For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer
EDND Booklet highlights Williston Projects
Flowcore, Chatter Pediatric and Safari Trampoline Park are featured in the EDND booklet. 
News Release - EDND recently put together a booklet to highlight economic development projects recently completed throughout the state. These 40-plus stories tell of projects that make our members most proud and have been impactful in meeting their communities' needs. We hope you find it to be a useful tool in discussions and decisions about community and business development in our state. Thank you to all members who submitted a story. Please share the success stories with others who may be interested. Read More    
Crosby Day Care featured in EDND Booklet
Crosby Kids Daycare is among the success stories in the EDND Booklet.
Crosby Journal - Crosby Kids Daycare is among the projects touted in a booklet titled "Economic Development Success in North Dakota." The booklet, released at year end by the Economic Development Association of North Dakota, highlights the role of local developers around the region in providing information, marketing communities, fostering entrepreneurship and facilitating business startups. The write-up recognizes the Divide County Jobs Development Authority's role in working for several years toward the development of a new daycare in Crosby, finally culminating in the project that opened late in 2017.
GNDC CEO Roundtable Jan. 16 in Dickinson
News Release - Steffes, in Dickinson, is hosting the next Greater North Dakota Chamber CEO Roundtable on Wednesday, January 16 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The focus of this roundtable is entrepreneurship. We have an up and coming entrepreneur, an experienced entrepreneur and a pair of educators who are training the next generation of North Dakota entrepreneurs.  Read More

Leadership Williston Student launches Stop the Bleed Campaign
News Release - The  Williston Fire Department 's Emily Hughes, has launched her 2018-19 Leadership Williston project. The Stop the Bleed Campaign seeks to save lives by distributing supplies to schools.   You can help by donating a special Stop the Bleed kit ($25, $50, or $100) designed for these types of emergencies through Emily's charity campaign (runs until Thursday, February 14). Leadership Williston is sponsored by the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce - 701-577-6000.
Upcoming Williston Events
01/08 ------ Annual Chamber Meeting
The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at TrainND Northwest. RSVP to the Chamber by Jan. 3 at 701-577-6000.
 
01/08 ------ Williston Public School District #1 Special Election
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Williston Area Recreation Center. Voters will be asked to answer two questions.
 
01/08 ------ Williston City Commission
The commission meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

01/22 ------ Williston City Commission
The commission meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Upcoming Energy Events
01/08 ------ Williston Basin Chapter API Monthly Meeting
The meeting will be held at the Grand Williston Hotel with the social beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the program at 7 p.m.

02/10 ------ API Chili Cook-Off
Get the team together for the 38th annual  API Chili Cook-Off .

07/16-17 ------ Bakken Conference & Expo
The expo is billed as a premier North Dakota Oil Shale event. The two-day show will be held in Bismarck, ND.
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