July 24, 2020
WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES

Dear Williston Wire Readers

If you are looking to start or expand a business in the Williston area contact Williston Economic Development and the Small Business Development Center to learn about resources that are available.
Shawn, Ann, Barb and Brenda

New Williston Works Podcasts to be released Soon
Williston Economic Development - Season 3 of the Williston Works Podcast is coming soon! Executive Director Shawn Wenko recently recorded five podcasts. They will be released later this year. The podcasts will feature individuals from Dacotah West Crane Service, Anna's Groom Room, Genesis, Walt's Market and the Williston Basin International Airport. Wenko is interviewing Andy Njos from Dacotah West Crane Service in the photo.
City Commission holds First Meeting in Newly Remodeled City Hall
Williston Herald - The Williston City Commission held their first meeting inside the new renovated City Hall’s John Kautzman Chamber Room. The meeting room was named for the longtime City Auditor, who retired after 35 years of working for the City. Mayor Howard Klug reflected on Kautzman’s contributions to the city prior at the start of the meeting. Read More
Sidewalk Seating coming to Downtown Williston
Williston Economic Development - Remodeling is underway in Downtown Williston. Hops & Berry is moving forward with new sidewalk seating that will be opening soon on Main Street. The owner of the tap house is also converting adjacent space to Pops and Berry. The new business will feature a variety of craft sodas and a retro arcade.
XWA to get Additional Signage
Williston Herald - The Williston City Commission is moving forward with a plan to improve signage at the Williston Basin International Airport. The project includes a monument sign at XWA’s entrance, as well as a smaller monument sign at the intersection of Highway 85 and County Road 7. Read More
Road Construction progresses in Williston
News Rele ase - The following are updates regarding ongoing summer construction projects throughout the City of Williston.
18 th Street Water Main: Currently, the intersection of 18 th Street and University remains closed for water main replacement work conducted by Wagner Construction. Read More
WSC Foundation Temporarily expands Scholarship Program
News Relea se - The WSC Foundation is excited to announce a temporary expansion to the Regional County Scholarship that includes Daniels, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Valley counties in Montana and Burke, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail in North Dakota. Read More
ASB&T's Grundstad, Nelson promoted
News Release - American State Bank & Trust Co. President/CEO Dave Hanson announced the promotion of Asst. Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer Taylor Grundstad to AVP/Commercial Loan Department Manager and Assistant Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer Zach Nelson to AVP/Commercial Loan Department Assistant Manager.  Read More
Granley named ASB&T Ag Loan Manager, Alderman joins Ag Staff
News Release - American State Bank & Trust Company President/CEO Dave Hanson recently announced that Aaron Granley has been named Agricultural Loan Manager. Granley is also an Assistant Vice President. He has been an Ag Loan Officer with ASB&T since 2013 and had prior experience in Ag and Commercial Lending. Granley was promoted to department manager after the recent retirement of Kurt Nielsen. Read More
Upcoming Williston Events
07/31 ------ Williston Council for the Aging Ribbon Cutting
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at 18 Main Street at 2 p.m.

08/01 ------ Kasmer & Aafedt Oil's Annual Golf Tournament
The tournament will be held at the Links of North Dakota. All proceeds benefit nonprofits. Call John Kasmer at 701-570-3636 or email john@kaoil.net.

08/01 ------ Main Street Market
The market will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston. More Information

08/05 ------ 1 Million Cups Williston
The meeting will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall.

08/08 ------ Main Street Market
The market will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston. More Information

08/11 ------ Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the John Kautzman Chamber Room.

08/13 ------ Chamber Business After Hours
The networking event will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Cooks on Main.
Upcoming Energy Events
0 8/20-21 ------ Williston Basin Chapter API Golf Tournament
The social will be held Thursday at Eagle Ridge and the tournament will be held Friday at the Links of North Dakota and Eagle Ridge. More information

08/26 ------ND Oil PAC Golf Tournament
Register to play in the tournament at the Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Medora. More Information.

09/15 ------ API Monthly meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton Williston.   More information

09/09-10 ------ DUG Eagle Ford
The conference and exhibition will be held in San Antonio, Texas.   Registration
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