Williston Economic Development - Williston Economic Development (WED) is wrapping up 2021 on a positive note. WED has released its annual STAR Fund report which shows just over $1.75 million was allocated to projects this past year. The ventures included both startups and expansions in a variety of industries. “This past year was encouraging as we saw diversified projects coming into the community. This was a significant shift from what we have seen previously,” said Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko. “Some of those projects included unmanned aerial systems, cryptocurrency and a gas to liquids plant.” Read More2021 Year in Review
WED partners with Livability Media for
Workforce Recruitment
Livability Media - As America emerges from the pandemic, we face a unique opportunity to attract the new generation of residents and visitors our community needs to thrive. That’s why the City of Williston Economic Development has partnered with Livability Media to create an engaging, high-impact campaign on why Williston is a great place to live and work. Read More
Fireworks at Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive rescheduled to January 1
News Release - The Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive fireworks display courtesy of TNT Fireworks has been rescheduled to January 1. The Lights Drive will be open through January 1. Originally scheduled for December 30, the fireworks are part of the Lights Drive’s “New Year’s Eve Eve” Activity Night. The event was created to give people a family-friendly end to the year a night early from traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations. The fireworks show will be moved due to winter weather conditions during the last week of December. Read More
North Dakota ranks Second in US Farm Employment
Forbes - There are 23 states that have a higher proportion of their total employment involved in farm employment than the national average of 1.4%. These states span from the Gulf of Mexico — such as Alabama (1.58%) and Mississippi (2.41%) — to the Canadian border — such as Wisconsin (2.32%) and North Dakota (5.38%). Read More
Hard Spring Wheat Show returns to Williston
February 9
Williston Herald - Santa and his elves aren’t the only ones who have been busy this winter behind the scenes preparing something special. Williams County Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Agent Kelly Leo has been busy as well, working with many community partners, to prepare for the upcoming National Hard Red Spring Wheat Show, which is set for Feb. 9 at the Williston ARC. This year’s daylong program will be in person, and Leo has lined up a rock star as the keynote speaker for the evening banquet, Jolene Brown, a well-known champion for agriculture. Read More
Upcoming Williston Events
12/31-01/01
Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive
The Holiday Lights Drive will continue through Saturday, January 1! There will be fireworks Saturday at 8 p.m. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per car.
12/31
New Year's Eve
All nonemergent City of Williston offices will be closed in observance of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
01/05
1 Million Cups Williston
Kari Donner from The Vault and Kenzie Brown from Coyote Pups Learning Den will present at 8:30 a.m. at Caffeinated in the Badlands Town Center. Join the meeting in person or via livestream on Facebook at Williston Economic Development or 1 Million Cups Williston.
The job fair will be held from 2-6 p.m. at Williston State College.
Upcoming Energy Events
01/04
Williston Basin Chapter API Monthly Meeting
The program will feature NDPC President Ron Ness on "Bakken 2022." The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton.
03/26
API Chili Cook-off
The 41st annual Chili Cook-off will be held from 3-11 p.m. at the Raymond Family Community Center.
05/17-18
Williston Basin Petroleum Conference
The conference will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan. More than 500 business and technical delegates from Canada and the USA are expected to attend. The theme is ‘Energy from the Earth‘. More information
06/22
NDPC Summer Social
The networking event is free and open to NDPC members and their employees. This event will be held in Medora. More information
07/19
Bakken Rocks CookFest in Trenton
The NDPC invites area residents to learn more about the oil and gas industry, hear from industry experts, meet the employees of companies working in their area, and best of all, eat some of the best BBQ available in western North Dakota. More information
07/21
Bakken Rocks CookFest in White Shield
The NDPC invites area residents to learn more about the oil and gas industry, meet employees working for local companies, enjoy a BBQ, games and activities for kids, live music and much more. More information
09/20-22
NDPC Annual Meeting
The North Dakota Petroleum Council will host its annual meeting at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City.
