September 13, 2019
WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
Dear Williston Wire Readers,

 It has been another busy week at Williston Economic Development. This week the Williston City Commission approved STAR Fund grants for two important projects; Hops and Berry in Downtown Williston and Executive Air Tax Corporation at XWA. 
Read more about the projects in the story below.

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STAR Fund allocates $108,000 for New Taproom, Air Ambulance Service
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News Release - The Williston City Commission has approved STAR Fund grants for a new taproom and air ambulance. Hops & Berry, LLC will receive up to $10,000 while Executive Air Taxi Corporation will collect up to $108,000 from the STAR Fund's Flex PACE Interest Buydown Program. Hops & Berry is a new self-service beer and wine taproom that will be in housed in the Renaissance on Main building in Downtown Williston. The taproom will offer up to 46 craft beer selections, eight wines and limited food options. Hops & Berry is owned by Williston attorney TJ Corcoran. Read More
Public Works and Engineering moves to New Location
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Pictured clockwise: Dave Bell in a conference room, outdoor gathering space, parking garage and shop. Williston Economic Development photos

Some City of Williston departments are trading places. Williston Public Works and Engineering is leaving Gene Emery Public Works (809 5th Street East) and moving to the new Williston Public Works (1121 5th Street East). Meanwhile, the auditor's office is transferring to Gene Emery while City Hall is renovated. The moves are part of the City's long-term efforts to build capacity for current and future staff needs. "These projects will provide adequate building capacity for our employees and equipment for the next 30 to 40 years," said Williston Mayor Howard Klug. Read More
Dedication held for Freedom Monument; STAR Fund supports Project
Members of the Williston Fire Department participate in the dedication ceremony. Williston Economic Development photo
Williston Herald - The rain and the cold wasn't enough to stop people from coming out in droves to be a part of the Freedom Monument's dedication on Wednesday night. As the rain poured down, hundreds huddled together under a canopy near Riverview Cemetery, site of the Freedom Monument, for the memorial's dedication on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The weather wasn't dissuading anyone, as many stood wherever they could find a free space, just to be a part of the event. Read More
Williston featured in The Irish Times
The Irish Times - Global oil prices have dropped almost 50 per cent below their 2014 high. But here in North Dakota, oil is still the only game in town.  Named after Henry Bakken , on whose land the first well was constructed in 1953, the Bakken Formation is thought to hold about 7.4 billion barrels of recoverable oil stretching across western North Dakota, Montana and north into the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan In Watford City and Williston, ground zero of the Bakken oil boom, camp sites are full and prefab houses or 'man camps' built to house oil workers litter the otherwise bucolic countryside. Pick-ups with registration plates from Florida, Oklahoma and especially Texas dominate the streets.    Read More
NDPC Annual Meeting Sept. 17-19 in Watford City
McKenzie County Farmer - Top energy experts will be in Watford City on Sept. 17-19 as the  North Dakota Petroleum Council holds its 2019 Annual Meeting at the Rough Rider Center. The meeting will kick off at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, with Bakken 2.0, a two-hour education session that is free and open to the public in the Watford City High School Theater. Bakken 2.0 is a series of five presentations that will provide an overview of the oil and gas industry in North Dakota and provide highlights on recent innovations and where the industry is headed.  For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer   Registration
Clean Up Williston Sept. 28
News Release - It's time to spruce up Williston for fall and winter! Clean Up Williston will be held  Saturday, September 28 at 8:30 a.m. at  Ardean Aafedt Stadium . Volunteers  will receive a free t-shirt from the City of Williston. A free lunch will be held courtesy of Marquis Metal Works and Pacific Steel & Recycling at 11:30 a.m.  Already have plans that Saturday but want to do your part? Come to Williston Public Works and get supplies to help keep Williston Clean September 23-27. Clean Williston Flyer
Community invited to XWA Grand Opening Oct. 5
Williston Economic Development - Williston area residents are invited to the grand opening of the Williston Basin International Airport on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lace up your tennis shoes for the Runway Run at 11 a.m., enjoy family-friend events, entertainment and tours of XWA! The new $270 million regional airport will be on display for one day only. Don't miss your chance to see airport before it officially begins operation on Thursday, October 10. For more information on the project visit XWA Project.
CHI St. Alexius Williston expands
Pictured above is the ribbon cutting for the CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Birthing Center in December 2018. Williston Economic Development photo
KXMD-TV - The oil boom brought a lot of people to Western North Dakota. Since, things have died down, but one health care provider says they are still seeing their patient numbers rise.  Over the past few years, CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Williston has seen growing numbers and has had to create new services.  "Our town has really changed. Our average age is 32, so we've had to change some of the services that we offer," said Lori Hahn, VP of Patient Care.  Read More
Upcoming Williston Events
09/16 ------ 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.

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.   Click Here for More Information

09/27 ------ WHS Homecoming
Coyotes Surf to Victory Sept. 23-27. Tailgating, football game and coronation on Sept. 27 at Legends Field.

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.

10/03-05 ------ XWA Grand Opening Events
Media Day, VIP Day and Community Day are being planned. More details TBA.

10/15-17 ------ Ports-to-Plains Annual Conference
The three-day event will be held headquartered at the Old Armory in Wiliston.  Registration
Upcoming Energy Events
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.  Registration Information

10/30-31 ------ Western Dakota Energy Association Annual Meeting
The meeting will be held at the Grand Hotel in Minot.  WDEA Annual Meeting Agenda

11/15 ------ Williston Basin Petroleum Banquet
The Williston Basin Chapter API will host its annual awards and appreciation banquet.  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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