Frequently Asked Questions

There are no sales and use taxes on machinery and equipment, reduced sales tax on natural gas, and no interstate sales tax on phone line communication.

Yes. As part of the Jamestown Residential Lot Development Program, JSDC will provide up to 20% of the required 25% cost share for the city to bond for infrastructure for the development of residential lots within the Jamestown City limits.

Yes! JSDC has the ability to structure unique incentive packages providing the best advantage for your business, which may include:

• City/county property tax exemption
• Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)
• Economic Development Fund
• Flex PACE Interest Buydown Loan
• ND Tax Incentives for Business
• NEED Business Capital
• North Dakota Development Fund

For more detailed information, please contact us at 701-252-6861 or info@growingjamestown.com.

Homes in Jamestown/Stutsman county tend to be priced well below the national average. According to Zillow, the average home costs around $208,000 as compared to $512,000 throughout the rest of the country. That’s a major difference!

Our communities offer affordable housing, groceries, utilities and transportation all below the national average.

More than you may think! With two lakes, 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, more than a dozen family-friendly attractions (most of them free), and festivals happening year-round, Jamestown is a treasure trove of memories-in-the-making for your family.

Whether you prefer to pass the time hunting and fishing, strolling through museums, sampling the menu at a fine restaurant, absorbing Old West history, or just soaking up the sun on a sandy beach, we have what you've been looking for

Jamestown offers excellent public and private schools with a high school completion rate of 91%. Our state-of-the-art high school provides class sizes that are small by big-city standards where students get personal attention and are encouraged to participate in many extracurricular activities and sports available.

Higher education can also be achieved here at the University of Jamestown which has been ranked the #1 college in North Dakota by US News & World Report for multiple years.

Norman Rockwell could have painted curly-topped boys fishing along the banks of the James River that runs through Jamestown. Jamestown is nestled between two rivers, the James River and the Pipestem River, both of which provide recreational opportunities in a beautiful setting.

Here you’ll find clean air, safe streets and short commutes. You can take time for fitness at the Two Rivers Activity Center, at one of many local athletic clubs, or on the outdoor walking, biking, and hiking trails in and around town.

Even better? You can own and operate a thriving business, realize job stability in the same community you own your dream home, enjoy quiet neighborhood living, and watch your children grow. Here, the American Dream is tangible with the qualities of small town living plus exceptional opportunities to achieve personal and professional success.

Yes. There are a variety of industrial parks in Jamestown/Stutsman county, including:

Spiritwood Energy Park
The Spiritwood Energy Park is an industrial park with over 500 acres located approximately 10 miles east of Jamestown. Great River Energy is just to the east of this park. This park has convenient access to heavy power and steam provided by Great River Energy to the east, rail, interstate, highway, water, and waste water.

Airport Business Park
The Airport Business Park has lots ranging in size from 1 to 30 acres. These lots have access to 34th St SE and Highway 20 in Jamestown and are minutes from downtown with easy accessibility to Interstate 94.

When it comes to available properties and shovel-ready sites, Jamestown and Stutsman County have what you’re looking for, including a multimillion-dollar economic development program available to assist with expanding or relocating business.

Workforce 20/20 is a program to assist North Dakota businesses and industries in retraining and upgrading worker's skills to meet demands of new technologies and work methods.

It provides funding assistance to businesses to offset training costs for current workers and new employees when the business is new to the state, expanding employment in the state, introducing new technologies or new production methods

Yes. As a member of the statewide workforce training system, TrainND, the Workforce Training Division links you to state and region-wide networks of professionals and resources for the focused training needed to become more competitive.

JSDC can help you access various sources of capital, tax credits, and incentive programs to further your business, including:

Red River Corridor Fund (RRCF)
The purpose of the RRCF is to create jobs by helping small businesses across North Dakota access capital and is funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Community Development Revolving Loan Fund
The South Central Dakota Regional Council currently has up to $500,000 available in this low-cost financing option. Like other funding sources, the number of jobs created would have a bearing on the amount of accessible funds.

Dakota Business Lending
The mission of Dakota Business Lending is all about cultivating the success of businesses in North Dakota and western Minnesota by providing exceptional financing solutions in a supportive and creative environment delivered by dedicated, experienced lending staff who strive to grow the economy.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federally funded program designed to encourage employers in the private sector to hire qualified job seekers (from nine target groups) who face barriers to gainful employment.

Absolutely. We can assist you with any of the following:

• Site Selection
• Industry & Labor Data
• Local, State & Federal Resources
• Demographics
• Various Incentive Programs

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 business and industry, support existing business and industry, and encourage new business starts. JSDC's focus is primary sector job creation.

You are welcome to contact us at 701-252-6861 or info@growingjamestown.com.

Yes. Our Board of Directors meets regularly to drive activities on JSDC’s focus on primary sector job creation.

Absolutely. JSDC partners with a wide range of organizations in support of our local business community. These include:

ND Small Business Development Center
Helping your small business create, grow, and succeed

ND Compass
Your go-to resource for accurate and unbiased data that’s credible and accessible

Jamestown Regional Entrepreneurship Center
Comprehensive support to help your business launch and grow, including FREE entrepreneurship events, individualized technical assistance and tailored training.

SCORE
Launching a business? Scaling your operations? Regardless of your business needs, tap into the expertise of mentors who offer their services for FREE.

Job Service North Dakota
Offers workforce and unemployment services for both job seekers and employers.

Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce
A network of support that’s ready to invest in YOU.

ND Department of Commerce
Leading the effort to attract, retain and enhance North Dakota’s talented workforce.

The application for our Economic Development Fund can be accessed here.

There are. JSDC has the ability to structure unique incentive packages providing the best advantage for your business. These include everything from tax exemptions and interest buydowns to revolving loan funds. 

JSDC has a multimillion-dollar economic development program available to assist with expanding or relocating business. We can provide guidance on any of the following:

• Site Selection
• Industry & Labor Data
• Local, State & Federal Resources
• Demographics
• Various Incentive Programs

Yes. The Land Use & Transportation Plan (LUTP) includes a future land use plan which defines growth areas for the City of Jamestown and its two-mile Extraterritorial Area.

Learn more about our housing study, municipal code, city maps, and zoning information for industrial, residential and commercial development.

Yes. The Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation can provide up to 50% of eligible infrastructure costs for new residential lot development projects located within the Jamestown city limits.

This locally driven program is funded through the City of Jamestown’s Economic Development Fund and is designed to support the development of new residential lots to address local housing needs. Program requirements, including a minimum five-lot development and a developer agreement, remain in place.

Learn more about the eligibility requirements and terms for the Jamestown Residential Lot Development Program.