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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
The public is invited to Community Day at XWA on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Join us for tours of the airport, free food and refreshments plus games and activities for kids!
We hope to see you there!
Shawn, Ann, Barb & Brenda
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XWA Community Day to feature Free BBQ, T-shirts and Tours
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WED's Shawn Wenko and Sport About's Lee Gunlikson unloaded thousands of t-shirts for this weekend's giveaway. Williston Economic Development photo
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Williston Economic Development - The City of Williston has purchased thousands of XWA t-shirts to be given away during Media Day, VIP Day and Community Day this week! The youth t-shirts will be distributed to selected elementary schools in Williston while the remainder of the adult and youth t-shirts will be given away this week. |
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Check out the New XWA Video
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XWA Airport Thank You video
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Williston Economic Development - XWA has released a new ad showcasing the terminal, the project and the contractors who helped. The "Thank You" ad can be found on YouTube or click on the play button. The community is invited to tour the site on October 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a free BBQ, giveaways, games and much more for the entire family! |
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City of Williston to be featured on PBS Documentary
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Williston Public School Board President and civic leader Joanna Baltes is interviewed for the Information Matrix documentary. Williston Economic Development photo
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Williston Economic Development - The City of Williston will be featured on a five-minute documentary on PBS called Information Matrix. The segment will feature ways Williston has become of the most popular destinations for millennials. Some of the footage will feature the new Williston Basin International Airport, Safari Trampoline Park and the Williston Recreation Center. Stay tuned to the Williston Wire for more details! |
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Red Rock Ford celebrates Ribbon Cutting
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The new Red Rock Ford building is 40,000 square feet and sits on 10 acres. The facility features a significantly expanded showroom, customer lounge, kids area and service department. Williston Chamber photo
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Williston Area Chamber of Commerce - A Ribbon Cutting was held Sept. 26 at the new Red Rock Ford located at 410 32nd Ave. W. Red Rock Ford is a family-owned, full-service new vehicle dealership serving the Williston region. Since 2016, Red Rock has grown to more than 60 employees focused on selling and servicing new Ford and pre-owned vehicles. The new facility was completed in 2019 and has provided them with the room necessary to expand their inventory, service offerings and employee count. Visit Red Rock's website at https://www.redrockfordwilliston.com.
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RE/MAX Bakken Realty celebrates Grand Re-Opening
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RE/MAX Bakken Realty represents residential, commercial, retail and industrial properties in Minot, Williston, Watford City, Alexander, Arnegard, Tioga, Ray, Grenora, and all parts in between. Williston Economic Development photo
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Williston Area Chamber of Commerce - A Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the relocation of RE/MAX Bakken Realty was held on October 2nd at 115 2nd Ave W (former DAWA Building).
RE/MAX Bakken Realty is a full-service real estate office located in the heart of the Bakken with 40+ agents. The firm has offices in Williston, Minot and Watford City.
You can learn more about RE/MAX Bakken Realty here:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/BakkenRealty/about/.
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Williston, Williams County Economies continue to Grow
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Williston Herald - The latest economic stats released for Williams County and Williston both show robust growth in sales tax revenue for the County. Among these figures, Williams County's sales tax distributions have already risen by $3 million year-to-date over receipts for the entire 2018. Williston is up by a million for the same period, through August. Read More
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Kasmer & Aafedt Oil, Links of ND raise nearly $940,000 for Nonprofits
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Tom Powers and John Kasmer have been key promoters of the Kasmer & Aafedt Oil Golf Classic the past six years. Williston Economic Development photo
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Williston Economic Development - Kasmer & Aaafedt Oil isn't one to toot its own horn. The Williston-based firm together with the Links of North Dakota have quietly raised nearly $1 million for nonprofit organizations since they started the Kasmer & Aafedt Classic six years ago. The charity golf tournament and fundraiser has gotten so strong it raised nearly $300,000 in 2019 alone! While owners John Kasmer and Dean Aafedt silently raise funds for local charities; their impact is loud and clear. This year the tournament raised more than $290,000 for a total of $940,000 in six years. Read More |
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Oasis Donates Sand Transfer Machine to WSC Transportation Program
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The estimated dollar value of the sand slinger that Oasis donated to Williston State College is $242,577. WSC photo
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WSC News Release - On Monday, September 30, Oasis Petroleum delivered a sand transfer machine to the Williston State College Transportation Technology Program. The unit, colloquially known as a sand slinger, is designed to move large amounts of sand, or Proppant, in a precise manner to a blending unit that then mixes the sand and water for hydraulic fracturing. Read More
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Miss North Dakota Scholarship Pageant thanks Supporters
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Williston Economic Development - Miss North Dakota 2019 Haley Wolfe visited Williston Economic Development recently. Haley, on behalf of the Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization Board of Directors, awarded Shawn Wenko a Certificate of Appreciation to the City of Williston in recogniition of its contribution to the success of the Miss North Dakota 2019 Scholarship Competition.
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Upcoming Williston Events
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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.
10/08 ------ City Commission
The commission meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m. in the Commission Room at City Hall.
10/09 ------ Last Flight to Depart Sloulin Field International Airport (ISN)
10/10 ------ First Flight to Arrive at Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
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.
10/21-22 ----- Masquerade Jewelry & Accessories Sale
The $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale
will be held at CHI St. Alexius Health Williston on Oct. 21 from 4-7 p.m. and O
ct. 22 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
10/31 ------ Trail of Treats
Trick-or-Treaters are invited to Downtown Williston to get their fill of candy and goodies.
11/06 ------ 1 Million Cups
Support local entrepreneurs by attending the one-hour meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. Complimentary coffee will be provided.
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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.
Registration Information
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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