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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
We are heading into the busy holiday season! This week's Williston Wire highlights some of the upcoming attractions and events for residents and visitors. Save the date for our Holiday Open House on Friday, December 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the River's Edge. We will have appetizers, networking and door prizes. We hope to see you there!
Shawn, Ann, Barb, Brenda and Devyn
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Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive
begins November 27
Williston Convention and Visitor Bureau - Opening Night of the 20th Annual Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive is Saturday, November 27! The Lights Drive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 9:30 p.m. $5 per car. Read More
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Young Bucks to be featured in November 29
Mini Match Monday
Williston Economic Development - The Mini Match Monday business for Monday, November 29 will be Young Bucks Coffee and Eatery. The new business is located inside LifeChurch at 1905 26th St. W. in Williston. Learn how Louise Skaare utilized the Williston STAR Fund Mini Match program to start her business in 2021 on WED's social media sites.
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McGinley donates Williston Christmas Tree;
Tree Lighting November 30
City of W illiston News Release - The Community Christmas Tree is a holiday tradition enjoyed by all ages, from the moving process to the accompanied lighting ceremony. This year’s Community Christmas Tree comes from Marilyn McGinley. A Colorado Blue Spruce estimated to be over 70-feet tall and between 18,000 and 21,000 pounds. The community is invited to the 7th Annual City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30 at 6 p.m. at the corner of 26th St. E. and 2nd Ave. W. Read More
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NDSU Extension moving to Williams County
Highway Complex November 30
Williams County News Release - On November 30, the NDSU Extension – Williams County office will begin relocating from Broadway Commons in Downtown Williston to the Williams County Highway Complex located at 5218 141st Ave NW. The office will be closed to the public on November 30 and December 1 to complete the move. The office will reopen on Wednesday, December 2 unless otherwise announced. Read More
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Williston Chamber accepts Award Nominations through December 6
Chamber News Release - Help the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce recognize the community’s most deserving individuals and organizations! Submit your nominations by December 6, 2021. Awards will be presented at the Annual Banquet on January 14th.
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Community Enhancement Grants due December 17
Williston Economic D evelopment - The Williston STAR Fund is accepting applications for Community Enhancement (CE) grants through Friday, December 17. The CE grant program offers financial assistance for eligible nonprofit projects and community activities that improve the quality of life in the Williston trade region. Some of the past recipients include Entertainment Inc!, Family Crisis Shelter, Save the Maah Daah Hey and Williston Council for the Aging. Read More
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Upcoming Williston Events |
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Thanksgiving
City of Williston nonemergent offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.
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Holiday Lights Parade
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Lights Parade will begin at 6 p.m. The parade will be held on Main Street in Downtown Williston. Register Your Float
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Warm Up after Light Up
The James Memorial Art Center will offer hot cocoa, holiday treats, live music and a visit from Santa following the Holiday Lights Parade. The event is free and open to the public from 6-8:30 p.m.!
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Small Business Saturday
Shop small. Shop local.
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Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive
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Williston Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The community is invited to the annual tree lighting at 6 p.m. at the corner of 26th St. E. and 2nd Ave.
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Festival of Trees
The Williston Community Builders' Festival of Trees event will be held at the Williston Area Recreation Center. This year's fundraising event will benefit the Williston Outdoor Pool project.
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Chamber Business After Hours
Integrity Auto and Diesel Repair will host the December Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 4989 140th Ave. NW.
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Holiday Stroll
Shop for everyone on your Christmas list in Downtown Williston! The event will feature in-store sales, carolers, visits with Santa, an ice carver, raffle and much more!
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Williston Economic Development Holiday Open House
Celebrate the holiday season with WED at the River's Edge from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy appetizers, door prizes and networking.
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Community Enhancement Applications Due
The Williston STAR Fund is now accepting applications for the 2021 Community Enhancement grant program. More information
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Semi-Annual Job Fair
The job fair will be held from 2-6 p.m. at Williston State College.
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NDPC Christmas Gala
Join NDPC Members and Board of Directors for hors d’oeuvres and drinks to ring in the holiday season! We look forward to celebrating this holiday season with you and can’t wait to see you there! More information
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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
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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
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Bakken Rocks CookFest in Trenton
The NDPC invites residents to get out and 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
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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
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NDPC Annual Meeting
The North Dakota Petroleum Council will host its annual meeting at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City.
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