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Stutsman County is home to global manufacturing companies producing unique goods with the latest technologies and the raw materials plentiful in North Dakota. Kicking off National Manufacturing Day — Friday, October 7 —  and continuing throughout the month, we at the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation celebrate these companies’ employment opportunities an...Continue Reading

The phrase ‘back-to-school’ is often synonymous with the end of summer. But that does not mean all outdoor activity has to end. Specifically, in Jamestown and Stutsman County, ND, fall is an excellent season for outdoor recreation. North Dakota has a high Quality of Life, evidenced by the ranking Wallethub offere...Continue Reading

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford today announced the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing team members for making a positive difference in the lives of North Dakota citizens through their dedicated work in state government. “Team North Dakota members continue to delive...Continue Reading

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford were joined by state legislators today at a press conference in Fargo to announce a framework for legislation to address the availability, affordability and quality of child care services in North Dakota, which continues to be a major barrie...Continue Reading

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the 2022 Main Street ND Summit agenda is now available. This year’s summit, which will be held Oct. 25-26 at the Bismarck Event Center, will be free for all attendees. A pre-summit event will also be held on Oct. 24 from 4-6 p.m. a...Continue Reading

Businesses across all industries throughout the nation cite worker shortages as a chief concern. In Stutsman County, many employers worked with a new local program promoting internships to introduce workers to the possibilities of local careers. Employers recognize the valuable benefits of developing meaningful relationships with students before graduation.  “We rel...Continue Reading

Inflation is impacting everything from energy to groceries. Inflation rose to 9.1% in June 2022 - staggering inflation rates not experienced since the 1980s. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, at the same time as inflation is rising, real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased by 1%. That’...Continue Reading