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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
The City of Williston is seeking input on health care via its health care needs assessment survey. Click on the link in the first story to participate. Thank you in advance!
Shawn, Ann, Barb & Brenda
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City of Williston seeks Input on Health Care Survey
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News Release - The City of Williston is looking for community input as the final phase on the health care needs assessment the City Commission started in September 2019. An online survey has been created to collect community input. The survey will be open January 3-17, 2020 and can be found on the City of Williston website. Read More Williston Herald: Williston launches Health Survey |
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New Cryogenic Gas Processing Plant to be built Near Williston
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News Release - Outrigger Energy II LLC announced Tuesday that it has entered into a long-term definitive gas gathering and processing agreement with XTO Energy, Inc. ("XTO") to service XTO's production in Williams County, ND. The gathering system will comprise a 70-mile, 20- and 24-inch diameter, rich gas pipeline originating in eastern Williams County and terminating at a new 250 MMcfd cryogenic gas processing plant located west of Williston, ND. Read More Williston Herald: XTO, Outrigger Gas Plant Update |
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New Gas Plant to help ease Flaring
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Outrigger Energy II is proposing to build a natural gas processing plant in Williams County that would look similar to this facility it operates in northeast Colorado. Submitted photo
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Bismarck Tribune - A natural gas plant proposed west of Williston could help reduce flaring in the Bakken oil patch. Denver-based Outrigger Energy II plans to build the facility. CEO Dave Keanini said crude oil prices surpassing $50 per barrel have been high enough lately to spur more oil drilling in the Bakken, and that's made the area attractive to his company. "We like being in basins where there's a lot of activity and a lot of growth going on," he said. Read More |
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Ness: Bakken - Best is Yet to Come
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"As we embark on 2020, we look forward to building on our success and making the next 10 years the best decade yet," said Ron Ness, North Dakota Petroleum Council president.
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Bismarck Tribune Letter to the Editor - The Bakken oil boom is an amazing story on its own, but when you consider the resulting economic growth across North Dakota as well as the Bakken's contribution to the U.S. becoming the world's top oil producer, it becomes the story of the decade. Read More
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New Artists and Crafters Mall to Open in Williston
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For the last two years, Donna Hansen has been working on bringing Hansens Unlimited Artists and Crafters Mall to Williston. Stock photo
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Williston Herald - Donna Hansen is an artist at heart. She owned a ceramic studio in Williston for many years and was exposed to many artists and crafters through shows and events. For the last 12 years, she has been working as a financial planner for Edward Jones, but her love and appreciation for the arts and craft community remained. Read More
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North Dakota ranked Third Best State to raise a Family; City Leaders weigh in on Williston's Strengths
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Grand Forks Herald - It seems Midwestern Nice extends to more than just politeness and pleasantries in 2020. In a report released Tuesday, Jan. 7, WalletHub ranked Minnesota and North Dakota first and third, respectively, as 2020's best states to raise a family. Read More Williston Herald: City of Williston Leaders say Why Williston is Great Place for Families
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North Dakota 3Q Taxable Sales and Purchases up Four Percent
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"With fluctuating commodity prices, it is significant that the state has been able to post solid taxable sales and purchases growth each quarter for more than two years,"
Rauschenberger said.
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News Release -
Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger announced today that North Dakota's taxable sales and purchases for the third quarter of 2019 are up 4% compared to 2018. "
We are pleased to report consistent growth in year-over-year taxable sales and purchases in the third quarter 2019 continuing the trend we have experienced the past ten quarters," Rauschenberger said. Read More
Sales and Use Report
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New High School opens in Parshall
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The old high school building is located next to the new high school; students and faculty began the moving process just before the Christmas break.
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KUMV-TV - Parshall High School students are back in school after the holidays, but instead of hearing a bell in between classes, they're hearing drills. The finishing touches are being put on their new school. Read More
KXNet.com: New School opens in Parshall |
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Watford City Survey: Housing, Childcare Main Issues
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McKenzie County Farmer - The biggest challenges that Watford City faces when it comes to growth and development in the future are housing and childcare according to a recent survey of people living in and around the community. "What the community said were the biggest challenges facing Watford City in the future were not really a surprise," states Vawnita Best, Watford City Community Development director. "We knew that affordable housing and childcare were going to be the top concerns." For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer |
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Upcoming Williston Events
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01/17 ------ Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Chamber members will gather for an evening of fun, food, and networking at McCody Concrete.
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01/31 ------ Williston Downtowners Association Annual Meeting
Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the James Memorial Library.
02/05 ------ 1 Million Cups
Support local entrepreneurs by attending the one-hour meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. The presentations will feature Power Play Project and Innovate ND Project. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Roughneck Coffee.
03/04 ------ 1 Million Cups
Support local entrepreneurs by attending the one-hour meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. The presentations will feature Glow Tanning Spa & Salon and Dakota Business Lending. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Roughneck Coffee.
04/01 ------ 1 Million Cups
Support local entrepreneurs by attending the one-hour meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. The presentations will feature Cooks on Main and US Census. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Cooks on Main.
04/23 ------ Art & Wine Walk
The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. in Downtown Williston. Sponsored by the Williston Downtowners Association.
05/04-08 ------ Economic Development Week
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs at our awards banquet on Friday.
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02/03-07 ------ NAPE Summit Week
NAPE is the oil and gas industry's marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing propertiesin Houston, Texas.
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02/08 ------ API Chili Cook-off
More details to be released soon. Click
here for more information.
02/11-12 ------ Blockchain in Oil & Gas Canada Conference
The Canadian technological landscape is evolving at an exponential rate. Blockchain technology in particular is having an unprecedented impact, scross the oil and gas sector. The conference will be held in Calgary, Alberta.
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02/18-19 ------ DUG Bakken and Rockies
An insightful examination into the technical advancements and logistical challenges affecting producers and operators across Colorado, North Dakota and Wyoming. The conference and exhibition will be held in Denver, Colorado.
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02/19-21 ------ 4C Conference
The Mission of the 4C Conference is to promote the latest Emissions Reduction Technology and Best Management practices in order to drive better Environmental Outcomes. The conference will be held in Austin, Texas. More Information
02/20-21 ------ North American Artificial Lift 2020
The exhibition and conference provides an opportunity for artificial lift systems providers and service companies to meet with shale operators in Houston, Texas. More Information
02/25-27 ------ International Petroleum Week 2020
Defining the industry's role, delivering a low carbon future. Transformation through innovation, technology and talent. To be held in London.
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04/06-08 ------ DUG Permian Basin
The conference and exhibition will be held in Fort Worth, Texas.
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05/19-21 ------ Williston Basin Petroleum Conference
The conference will feature speakers and a trade show in Bismarck, North Dakota. Click here for more information.
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