JSDC was organized to develop employment to improve business conditions and advance the interests of the City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, North Dakota by implementing and sustaining an organized effort to attract new businesses and industry, support existing businesses and industry, and encourage new business starts. Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation's focus is primary sector job creation.

The corporation has a multimillion-dollar economic development program available to assist with expanding or relocating business. The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation owns an Ag Processing Industrial Park with 55 acres of land available as well as the new I-94 Business Park which has 30 acres available for manufacturing, warehouse distribution or national service.

Mission

• Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) is dedicated to area economic development growth and diversification.

Governance Documents

These documents are used by JSDC to govern internal operations.

• JSDC By-Laws: This document outlines the rules adopted by the organization chiefly for the government of its members and the regulation of its affairs
• JSDC Policies & Procedures: This document establishes policies and guidelines on how to prudently use the proceeds received by the City of Jamestown and Stutsman County for job creation in conjunction with state and federal incentive programs.
• JSDC Checklist: This document provides a synopsis of the JSDC Policies & Procedures, outlining the eight activities in which the Economic Development Fund providing financial incentives for.