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Businesses across a number of industries have historically found Jamestown and Stutsman County, North Dakota to be very beneficial for their operations. The presence of three industrial parks top that list of strategic assets, with one in particular, the Airport Business Park, currently ready for businesses looking for unique advantages. Th...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Jamestown Chamber) – The chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Sabir’s Buffalo Grill as the March Business of the Month Award recipient for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community. Their nomination stated: “Outstanding small business committed to excelling in product an...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Jamestown Chamber) – Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Knight & Day Coffee on the University of Jamestown campus. This new business offers Starbucks products and a drive-through service. They are located in the UJ Place building. Read full article.Continue Reading

Jamestown, ND,   members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Jamestown inflatables. They recently opened a new business called party crashers Jamestown at 1211 8TH ST SE here in Jamestown. This new business offers year-round fun for the whole family with open play times and birthday part...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, ND,   Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Pit Stop Express Lube. They recently moved to a new location at 117 4th St. NW here in Jamestown. You can reach them at 701-952-7867. Read full article.Continue Reading

Gov. Doug Burgum appointed James Leiman to serve as state Commerce Commissioner, citing his extensive background in enhancing organizations and his effective leadership as the North Dakota Department of Commerce’s director of Economic Development and Finance (ED&F) since March 2018.   As ED&F director, Leiman has been responsible for statewide economic development an...Continue Reading

Local officials are monitoring several bills in the North Dakota Legislature at crossover. Crossover occurs about halfway through the session and marks the point where each house must have acted on bills that originated in its house. The bills then "cross over" to the other house for consideration. Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinric...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center (JREC) has announced a new business opening in Jamestown. 1st Class Skate Experts is a new hockey/figure skating shop founded by Tyson Brouwer. He was inspired to open a shop because of for his love of the game of hockey and th...Continue Reading

Be inspired. Which captivating escape will you choose? Here, the outdoors beckons with wind-sculpted canyons, sprawling views and otherworldly landscapes that dazzle the eye. When the borders reopen, let North Dakota be your getaway. Theodore Roosevelt National Park lies in western North Dakota, where the Great Plains meet the rugged Badlands. Th...Continue Reading

(NewsDakota.com) – Members of the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) are continuing to monitor bills that could lead to growth in and around the area. During the recent JSDC Executive Board Meeting, Buffalo City Park was briefly discussed. Jamestown Tourism Executive Director Searle Swedlund informed the board that there wasn’t muc...Continue Reading

Two state grants for nonprofits and businesses are now available, as well as a program to promote companies that hire veterans. The application window is open for two grant programs for businesses and nonprofit organizations, from the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The first program Is the Mainstreet Initiative Partnership in Plannin...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation has approved Flex PACE dollars for Advantage Properties as they work to construct a new building at their current location. JSDC Business Development Director Corry Shevlin says the company oversees Advantage Electric and the group states the project is necessary in orde...Continue Reading

The business is located on First Avenue South in Jamestown. Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Nodak Insurance, Chelsey Geier agency. Chelsey Geier is the new owner of this business following Paul Worm’s retirement. This business is located at 219 1st Ave. S No. 8...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) hopes using the Flex PACE program will continue to attract new business to the area. Business Development Director Corry Shevlin reports that the city and county had both approved the participation in the Flex PACE program, which allows the JSDC t...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Existing Business Committee discussed incentives to recruit and keep employees in the area. JSDC Business Development Director Corry Shevlin says they have been exploring different programs and incentives for businesses and employees to help keep interns in the community. One o...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Businesses and individuals were recognized and honored virtually in the 90th Annual Jamestown Chamber Annual Banquet Thursday night. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Emily Bivens says COVID-19 prevented them from holding the banquet as they normally do. She highlighted some accomplishments the chamber made in 2020. Chamber Beautificatio...Continue Reading

Kelly Rachel has served on the Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation (JSDC) since 2013, the last two years as Chairman. With the close of 2020, Rachel stepped down at the end of his term after overseeing a tenure of impressive economic growth and development in Jamestown and Stutsman County. Rachel is th...Continue Reading

A common question that our team is asked is "Can you give examples of the best economic development websites for 2021?" Each year, backed by research, conferences, and the latest trends, the Golden Shovel Agency team puts together a list of what we consider to be the best economic development websites...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Civic Center and Promotional Committee met Thursday to discuss business at the Jamestown City Hall. The committee made the motion to approve changes to the Frontier Village vendor leases, authorize the City Attorney to modify the leases, and authorize the City Attorney to enter int...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – What started out as a trend on the TikTok app is turning into a business opportunity for one Jamestown teen. 13 year-old Max Elhard created a TikTok account called Candyman Candy, featuring different candies from all over, which quickly went viral. Now, Max sells and delivers candy fro...Continue Reading

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Club 1883 as the December Business of the Month Award recipient for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community. The nomination stated: “The restaurant is linked to a non-profit organization that helps giv...Continue Reading

Jamestown has always been known as a community that helps its own. A local campaign to help area small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that reputation with resounding emphasis.  The Give Get Grow gift card campaign, run by the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and Jamestown/Stutsman Developmen...Continue Reading

Source:  North Dakota Department of Commerce The North Dakota Department of Commerce will offer a new round of Main Street tourism grants in 2021. The purpose of the Tourism Main Street Expansion Grant Program is to support new or expanding businesses that provide an improved visitor experience, with an emphasis on attractin...Continue Reading