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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
We are really excited to launch Season 2 of our Williston Works Podcast! The first of 13 episodes debuted yesterday. You may click on the link below to watch the podcast with Tanner Overland of Overland Aviation. The podcasts feature 13 different entrepreneurs, stakeholders and business owners. We hope you find them entertaining and informational!
Shawn, Ann, Barb & Brenda
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XWA to feature Restaurant, Bar and Gift Shop
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Pictured above is Oakwells' Blind Rooster Cafe + Market located at the Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
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Williston Economic Development - Traveling to and from Williston will be much more enjoyable at the new Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)! The new terminal will feature a full-service bar and restaurant, grab-and-go snacks and drinks, vending machines plus a gift shop. "A lot of these amenities we don't have at Sloulin Field, so they will make XWA a much more attractive facility for both the airlines and passengers," said Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko. Read More |
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WED releases Williston Works Podcast Season 2; Episode 1 features Overland Aviation
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The first episode of the Williston Works Podcast Season 2 features Overland Aviation. Tanner Overland is expanding his business to the new Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
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Williston Economic Development - Williston Economic Development has released the second season of its Williston Works podcast. The series features entrepreneurs, small business owners and stakeholders who have utilized the Williston STAR Fund to help growth their business and make Williston a better community. The first episode features Tanner Overland, owner of Overland Aviation.
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Airport Boardings up nearly 1,800 in July; Ness visits XWA
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Williston Airport Director Anthony Dudas is pictured with Ron Ness, President of the NDPC, on the new runway at XWA. Williston Economic Development photo
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Williston Economic Development - The president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council was in Williston this week. During his visit, Ron Ness toured the new Williston Basin International Airport. Passenger boardings at the current airport, Sloulin Field International Airport (ISN) are up again in July. The latest numbers report 8,420 enplanements in 2019 compared to 6,639 in 2018. The first plane is scheduled to arrive at the new XWA on October 10, 2019.
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Irish Newspaper interviews Mayor Klug
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Williston Mayor Howard Klug was interviewed recently by Stephen Starr, a journalist from the Irish Times, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Starr asked Mayor Klug how his hometown has grown and changed over the years. Watch for the story in the Williston Wire. City of Williston photo
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Gonzaga University Students wrap up Williston Internships
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Gonzaga University representatives are pictured above: Rayce Vergets, GU student/intern; Vicki Hucke GU manager of internship program and Sarah Dobler, GU student/intern. Williston Economic Development photo
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KUMV-TV - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, North Dakota has the highest percentage of millennials in the country, and multiple studies show Williston is one of the best cities for them to live. Williston Economic Development employees say the success rate of their internship program proves that to be true, as many young people who participate end up calling Williston home. Read More |
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Williston Chamber: Misha's Intern Reflections
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Three Gonzaga Summer Interns attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Grace and Glam recently. Williston Economic Development photo
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Chamber of Commerce - The last ten weeks I spent at the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce were more trans-formative than I could have imagined. I expected to come to Williston, work, and then leave. However, through my internship at the Chamber, I feel more connected to Williston than even my college city of Spokane, WA. I've come to know many of the community activists and organizers in this city. From our Chamber board to the shop owners, there are so many people who care about making Williston a better place to live. Read More |
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1 Million Cups features Save the MDH and Full Circle Strength Systems
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Williston Economic Development - The owners of two separate organizations shared their passions at 1 Million Cups August 7. Nick Ybarra of Save the Maah Daah Hey Foundation talked about his devotion to preserving one of the most difficult endurance trails in the world. "I'm dedicated to improving the condition of the trail for all users; bikers, hikers and horseback riders," he said. Meanwhile, Mitch and Lacee Hughes of Full Circle Strength Systems discussed their travels on the strongest man and woman circuits. "When we go to the big competitions it's almost like a family reunion," said Mitch Hughes. Both organizations are willing to help individuals interested in cycling (or mowing) or getting stronger or fitter. The next 1MC meeting is September 4 at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge on the WSC campus. The public is welcome to attend.
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Pictured are 1MC presenters Nick Ybarra and Mitch and Lacee Hughes. The coffee at the August 7 meeting was provided by Meg-A-Latte. Williston Economic Development photo
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Ybarra featured on TEDxFargo in July 2018
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Choosing to Do Things the Hard Way | Nick Ybarra | TEDxFargo
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Williston Economic Development - Nick Ybarra was one of the featured presenters at 1 Million Cups on Wednesday, August 7. In case you missed the meeting, you can watch Nick deliver a speech about his passion, saving the Maah Daah Hey Trail, from the 2018 TEDxFargo event.
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Construction begins on Long X Bridge
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The Long X Bridge project is a multi-year project with an anticipated completion date in the summer of 2021. Submitted photo
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NDDOT News Release -
Construction of the new Long X Bridge on US Highway 85 south of Watford City will began i n late July. Construction consists of bridge replacement, wildlife crossing structure, grading, guardrail and incidentals. Motorists will continue to utilize the current Long X Bridge while the new bridge is being constructed.
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New Park opens in Watford City
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The Kent Pelton Nature Park, located east of the Watford City Elementary School, will hold its grand opening August 15. McKenzie County Farmer photo
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McKenzie County Farmer - The Watford City Park District will be holding the grand opening of the Kent Pelton Nature Park on August 15. "We've been on this project for 100 years now," joked Robin Arndt, Watford City Parks and Recreation director. "So now that it's finally completed, we're having a grand opening to the public." The event is free and will feature many family-friendly things plus the Farmers Market.
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Upcoming Williston Events
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08/09-10 ------ Chokecherry Festival
Enjoy vendor booths, festival food, live entertainment and family friendly activities at Harmon Park.
08/13 ------ Williston City Commission
The commission meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
08/14 ------ Connecting Communities BBQ
The public is invited to attend the free luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Nelson Park in Arnegard.
08/14 ------
Enbridge United Way BBQ
The BBQ will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Harmon Park. Burgers or brats, sauerkraut, beans, chips, dessert, pop or water for $5. All proceeds benefit the local United Way.
08/15 ------ Summer Nights on Main
There will be live entertainment, food vendors, activities and much more from 5-9 p.m.
08/17 ------ Veteran's Scramble
18-hole team golf scramble at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
Registration
08/27 ------
Williston City Commission
The commission meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
08/28-29 ------ North Dakota Downtown Conference
Register for the two-day event today! There will be four keynote speakers, breakout sessions, tours and much more!
Registration
09/04 ------ 1 Million Cups
The community is invited to attend the meeting from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. Learn about starting a business from fellow entrepreneurs.
09/11 ------ Northwest North Dakota Job Fair
10/03-05 ------ XWA Grand Opening Events
Media Day, VIP Day and Community Day are being planned. More details TBA.
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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
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