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Thursday, January 16, 2020

January 16, 2020 Connie Ova, SEPA COO, expressed excitement about the January 10th extension of an exclusivity agreement with a company exploring a value added Ag processing project in Stutsman County. The extension to July 10 of 2020 allows continued due diligence and progressive movement forward. SEPA board of directors and staff are pleased with great progress to date and optimistic about good news to come!!

North Dakota Outlook & Performance

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Current Economic Outlook (2019) - North Dakota From the 2019 edition of Rich States, Poor States. These values are the most recent available at the time of publication. POLICY VALUE RANK Top Marginal Personal Income Tax Rate 2.90% 10th Top Marginal Corporate Income Tax Rate 4.31% 7th Personal Income Tax Progressivity (change in tax liability per $1,000 of income) $8.60 25th Property Tax Burden (per $1,000 of personal income) $24.59 15th Sales Tax Burden (per $1,000 of personal income) $32.18 43rd Remaining Tax Burden (per $1,000 of personal income) $18.64 29th Estate / Inheritance Tax Levied? No 1st Recently Legislated Tax Changes -$5.41 1st Debt Service as a Share of Tax Revenue 3.80% 3rd Public Employees Per 10,000 of Population (full-time equivalent) 626.3 44th State Liability System Survey (tort litigation treatment, judicial impartiality, etc.) 71.5 17th State Minimum Wage (federal floor is $7.25) $7.25 1st Average Workers’ Compensation Costs (pe...

Record shoppers reported at Jamestown showcase

Friday, December 13, 2019

Nearly 53,000 shoppers – a new record – participated in the six Pride of Dakota Harvest and Holiday Showcases this year. “The Dickinson, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo showcases all posted record numbers,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. “Bismarck was again the largest event with more than 14,850 shoppers.” The Dickinson showcase, Sept. 6-7, attracted 3,119 people, an increase of 29 percent over the previous year. The Jamestown showcase, Nov. 15-16, drew 2,450 people, an increase of 28 percent over 2018. Attendance at the Grand Forks showcase, held Nov. 1-3, was 10,427, an increase of 30 percent over the previous year. Th...

Jamestown Affordable Housing unit would repurpose old Eagles Club building

Sunday, December 08, 2019

JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The city of Jamestown has approved the revitalization of a vacant building to a four-story low income housing project. The Eagle Flats project would provide 33 units for low and moderate income people. Eagle Flats would re-purpose the existing Eagles Club building that has been vacant for more than 15-years. Commonwealth Development was awarded $720,000 in credit authority. Read full article.

2020 Tourism Main Street Expansion Grant Program announced

Monday, December 02, 2019

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced the 2020 Tourism Main Street Expansion Grant Program. The purpose of the Main Street Expansion Grant Program is to support new or expanding businesses that provide an improved visitor experience, with an emphasis on attracting visitors to a city or town’s downtown. “By developing more enjoyable experiences in our downtown cores, our communities will have more to attract residents and visitors, Tourism Division Director Sara Otte Coleman said. ”Today’s visitors are drawn to the unique architecture, local culture and diverse activities that are offered by creating a vibrant downtown.” Read full article.

NORTH DAKOTA MAKERS MOVEMENT GAINING STEAM

Sunday, December 01, 2019

More artists putting their do-it-yourself skills to work making unique pieces Art truly is in the eye of the beholder. A new movement is taking hold in North Dakota, one that's been around for a long time but is growing in popularity. The Makers Movement, as it's called, is art for the masses created by the do-it-yourselfer who finds unique charm in many nontraditional mediums. Consider the following artists, including Tama Smith of Prairie Fire Pottery, who are bringing locally produced art to the mainstream: What would Eddie Van Halen think of Beau Theige? What would anyone think of a man makin...

The states with the oldest and youngest business owners

Sunday, December 01, 2019

For a while now, there’s been concern about what will happen when baby boomer business owners retire. Known as the “silver tsunami,” this wave of retirees could bring with it a number of shuttered businesses, or companies that sell out so owners can reap the benefits of their investments. This would keep those businesses out of the hands of younger, new owners and leave employees needing to find new jobs. According to a new study based on Census Data conducted by WorkWise, a business management software provider, these concerns are pretty well founded-but don’t lament the loss of small, boomer-owned businesse...

Burgum encourages student participation in national cybersecurity challenge

Friday, November 15, 2019

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum announced the state’s second year participating in an innovative, online cybersecurity competition and encouraged high school students to explore their aptitude for cybersecurity and computer science by registering. The Girls Go CyberStart program is a series of online challenges that allow students to act as cyber protection agents to solve cybersecurity-related puzzles and explore related topics such as cryptography and digital forensics. Participating students and their teachers do not need knowledge or experience in information technology or cybersecurity to participate. The program, sponsored by the SANS Institute, is free for schools and students, and all girl...

Young Professional Finds Success in Jamestown

Friday, November 15, 2019

There are few places in this world that provide access to professional opportunity and even greater access to quality of life. Even fewer are those who find these places and position themselves in a way that allows them to realize success both areas. Dr. Whitney Bruins is one of these people. Bruins, a ‘boomerang,’ (one who has grown up in an area, moved away for higher education or other experiences, and returns) has recently told her story of her return to Jamestown and the success this move has brought to her career and ultimately herself and her family. No stranger t...

Global tourism a $2.1 million impact on North Dakota

Thursday, November 14, 2019

International visitors are drawn to North Dakota through marketing efforts like those by North Dakota Tourism Global Marketing Manager Fred Walker and his partners within the destination marketing community. A Rocky Mountain International study estimated spending in North Dakota by visitors from the U.K., Germany, France, Australia, the Nordics and Benelux at $2.1 million in 2018, a 14% increase year-over-year (YOY). International visitors booked 6,792 rooms (+14% YOY) and returned $6 for every $1 spent on marketing the state to those regions. Read full article.

Midwest AgEnergy to Study Carbon Capture and Storage

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Source: midwestagenergy.com Midwest AgEnergy Group (MAG), the parent company to ethanol biorefineries, Blue Flint, near Underwood, ND and Dakota Spirit, near Spiritwood, ND today announced it is taking the next step in a feasibility level study on Carbon Capture and Storage. The Blue Flint Ethanol facility near Underwood, ND purchases about 25 million bushels of corn and produces over 70 million gallons of ethanol along with about 200,000 tons of dry distillers grains each year. It also produces about 200,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). The company is investigating the potential to capture the CO2 from the plant and safely sequester it from th...

Burgum presents community Main Street Awards

Thursday, November 07, 2019

Gov. Doug Burgum announced the recipients of the 2019 Main Street Awards honoring communities demonstrating excellence in elevating the three pillars of the Main Street Initiative through local projects or other efforts. “We deeply appreciate communities for their dedication and commitment to differentiating and enhancing the quality of life for their residents, present and future,” Burgum said. “With deepest gratitude, we recognize these communities for their tremendous efforts to create healthy, vibrant communities poised to attract and retain a 21st century workforce.” Read full article.

Office Space for Lease in JSDC/Chamber Building

Monday, November 04, 2019

JSDC has very nice office space available for lease at a reasonable price! Available December 1, 2019.

Jamestown Downtown A Changing Landscape

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Growth is happening in Jamestown. 2019 has been a steady year of growth and during the final quarter Jamestown is finishing strong in downtown revitalization. The Jamestown Downtown Association is at the forefront of this success and has worked toward boosting the area’s economy and enriching the community’s quality of life. “Our overall goal would be towards economic vitality downtown. “ Lynn Lambrecht, President of Jamestown Downtown Association shared during a recent interview. “We have tried to use a combination of downtown promotions and design approaches to incorporate and be respectful of the historic nature of the buildings. We’ve also bee...

North Dakota’s Cybersecurity education and training “K-20W” Initiative wins national award

Wednesday, October 09, 2019

The K-20W Initiative, a statewide, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity education and workforce training, has been named a CSO50 Award winner. Code named “K-20W” to reflect every student from kindergarten through PhD and workforce, the K-20W coalition is comprised of more than 40 public and private sector participants who share a goal of “Every Student. Every School. Cyber Educated.“ The Initiative was also the recipient of a Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service and was a Center for Digital Government Government Experience Award Finalist. Read full article.

Jamestown Opportunity Zone a missed opportunity

Friday, October 04, 2019

Opportunity Zones in four south central North Dakota communities have gone unused although the incentives have "tremendous potential," said James Leiman, director of economic development and finance for the North Dakota Department of Commerce. Opportunity Zones came out of the federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 and allow people to defer and reduce capital gains tax from the sale of investment property by reinvesting those profits in selected "Opportunity Zones." There are 25 Opportunity Zones in North Dakota including Ellendale, Jamestown, Linton and Valley City. All have yet to see the first project. Don Frye, economic development director for Ellendale...

Innovate ND Begins New Program Offering

Thursday, October 03, 2019

Innovate ND now providing up to $40k in entrepreneurial resources The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced new program offerings under the Innovate ND program. Program participants can now receive up to $40,000 in funding by completing the four business development phases. Administered throughout the state by business coaches at entrepreneur centers, Innovate ND offers aspiring or current entrepreneurs the resources necessary to transform innovative ideas into profitable businesses. Read full article.

Burgum: Trade agreement with Japan to lift tariffs on ag products is good news for ND producers

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement after the Trump administration finalized a trade agreement with Japan to eliminate or reduce tariffs on an additional $7.2 billion of U.S. food and agricultural products. More than 90 percent of U.S. food and agricultural imports into Japan will either be duty-free or receive preferential tariff access once the agreement is implemented, the White House said. Read full article.

IP Program Designed to Multiply Progress

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

State agencies build collaborative effort utilizing universities’ research programs BISMARCK, N.D. – The Intellectual Property (IP) Commercialization Initiative officially began September 3, under a collaborative effort by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, the Bank of North Dakota, North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. The three-year initiative will promote economic diversification through the commercialization of IP, while assisting the university system by promoting access to private funding to expand and leverage research portfolios. Read full article.

Burgum applauds nearly $10M from U.S. Department of Energy for Project Tundra engineering study

Monday, September 16, 2019

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum applauded the U.S. Department of Energy for awarding $9.8 million to help fund a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) study for Project Tundra, a carbon-dioxide capture system for an existing lignite-based power plant in North Dakota. Project Tundra’s vision is to retrofit Unit 2 of Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Milton R. Young Station near Center, N.D., with technology that could capture up to 95 percent of its carbon dioxide emissions. The carbon dioxide would be pipelined to western North Dakota for use in enhanced oil recovery projects or stored regionally in underground formations. Read full article.

'I recruit hard:' North Dakota worker shortage persists amid low national unemployment

Saturday, September 14, 2019

BISMARCK — When Scott Wirth took the job of human resource manager at Roers three years ago, he had no trouble finding carpenters and laborers for construction projects. “We had people walking in the door every other day filling out applications,” he said. “I almost joked the first year, there’s not a whole lot of recruiting I have to do.” That’s not the case anymore at Roers, a development, construction and property management company with offices in Fargo and Dickinson. Wirth attributes the change to an upturn in the construction market with many commercial projects underway the past few years. On to...

IDK named Business of the Month

Friday, September 13, 2019

Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Jamestown Area Chamber Ambassadors recently presented the Business of the Month Award to IDK Bar & Grill of Jamestown for outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community. Read full article.

Kaiser honored for customer service

Friday, September 13, 2019

The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee and the Young Professionals of Jamestown presented the Customer Service Award for September to Shannon Kaiser of Central Valley Health District for her outstanding customer service. Read full article.

New armory planned at Airport Industrial Park

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Jamestown Sun - Written By: Keith Norman | Sep 10th 2019 - 6am. The Airport Industrial Park is nearing completion and already has plans for its first tenant. The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. approved a $350,000 one-time payment for a 40-year lease of 16 acres of land from Jamestown Regional Airport within the industrial park as a planned location for a new National Guard armory in Jamestown. "When a National Guard armory is built, the community has to provide the land," said Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich who is also a member of the JSDC Board of Directors. "The National Guard has to construct th...

Burgum: Trade deal with Japan will benefit North Dakota producers, strengthen partnership

Sunday, September 01, 2019

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement regarding the White House’s announcement that President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reached a trade agreement in principle. “Japan is already North Dakota’s No. 5 export market, and with this trade agreement it will become an even more important market for the corn, soybeans, beef and other quality goods produced by our farmers and ranchers, who are among the world’s best and can compete with anyone on a level playing field,” Burgum said. “We’re grateful to President Trump and his administration for their persistent efforts on this deal, whic...

CHAMBER SEEKING CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUSINESS NOMINATIONS

Friday, August 16, 2019

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce is in the business of promoting business. As part of their promotion of area businesses, they’re constantly looking for nominations of employees and businesses that have provided a superior service to the community. Read full article.

CAVENDISH FARMS DONATES TO ANNE CARLSEN CENTER’S NEW CAMPUS

Thursday, August 15, 2019

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Anne Carlsen Center has been a part of Jamestown for nearly 80 years and in that time has grown to the point that a new campus will be needed. Serving more than 4,000 individuals yearly from every corner of the state, the Anne Carlsen Center states that a new facility is needed in Jamestown. Chief Development Officer Eric Wilke says a donation from Cavendish Farms has brought them one step closer to building the new campus. Read full article.

INNOVATIVE EDUCATION SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTING FUTURE OF STATE EDUCATION

Thursday, August 15, 2019

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education continues in Jamestown. The summit is a focus of innovative instruction, practices to personalized learning, and other community-derived solutions. Educators from New Rockford-Sheyenne, Oakes, West Fargo, Century High School, Rolla, Bottineau, Rugby, Jamestown and more both attended and held discussion in the summit. More than 500 people registered to attend the event. Governor Doug Burgum says the focus of day one was innovation and focus at all levels of education in North Dakota. Read full article.

Third annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education focuses on best practices, behavioral health

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Gov. Doug Burgum kicked off the third annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education, a two-day event focused on sharing best practices and addressing behavioral health challenges in the classroom. More than 500 people registered to attend the free public summit at Jamestown High School, including teachers, administrators, legislators, behavioral health professionals, parents and students. Read full article.

Join Jamestown’s Business Community and Succeed

Thursday, August 08, 2019

“Up to a point a person’s life is shaped by environment, heredity, and changes in the world about them. Then there comes a time when it lies within their grasp to shape the clay of their life into the sort of thing they wish it to be. “ A statement well put by famous western fiction writer, Louis L’Amour, who was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, with an intuitive sense that one can go after what one wants and succeed. When looking back at Jamestown’s roots, it becomes apparent that L’Amour’s perspective was indeed gained through his environment and this perspectiv...

Burgum leads delegation on tour of petrochemical facilities in Canada in effort to bring industry to ND

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Gov. Doug Burgum led a delegation of state officials and legislative leaders on a tour of petrochemical facilities in the Canadian province of Alberta as part of ongoing efforts to bring the petrochemical industry to North Dakota to add value to the state’s ample natural gas resources and grow the economy. The group consisting of Burgum, Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner, House Majority Leader Chet Pollert, Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer, Bank of North Dakota President Eric Hardmeyer, Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms and Commerce Deputy Commissioner Shawn Kessel toured petrochemical facilities in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and met with industry officials to lear...

INTERESTS IN HEMP, CBD PRODUCTS GROWING IN JAMESTOWN

Friday, August 02, 2019

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A trend is up across North Dakota with farmers lining up to plant hemp for CBD production. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is derived from the hemp plant and is said to have healing properties. Many different studies have found the non-psychoactive product can be used to meet a variety of needs. Cordell Hoff grows hemp locally, produces his own products, and owns the Vapor Shop in Jamestown. Read full article.

World's Largest Buffalo in Jamestown turning 60

Thursday, August 01, 2019

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Physically, sculptor Elmer Petersen and his crew built the World's Largest Buffalo 60 years ago. What they also created is a symbol that became synonymous with Jamestown, according to Serle Swedlund, executive director of Jamestown Tourism. "This buffalo brought Jamestown an identity long before marketing and branding were concepts," he said. "It is less about what it creates than how it is adopted in the community." Jamestown celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1957. Some money was left over after the expenses of that event and community leaders started thinking about a monument or roadside attraction. Harold Newman and Reese Hawkins...

RE/MAX NOW HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY IN NEW LOCATION

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the Young Professionals of Jamestown held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Re/Max Now to celebrate the opening of their newly remodeled location in Jamestown. This business is located at 1002 3rd Avenue SE in Jamestown. “The building, which was originally an ambulance garage, and had to be completely remodeled. RE/MAX Now is a fresh, new & innovative real estate agency committed to service in assisting buyers & sellers through the best in personal one on one service & technology. They are open from 9:00am to 5:30pm on weekdays.” Rea...

North Dakota Soy Processors agreement terminated

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Written By: Keith Norman | Jul 25th 2019 - 6am The Spiritwood Energy Park Association has exercised its option to terminate a Key Terms Agreement with North Dakota Soybean Processors for a planned soybean crushing plant at Spiritwood. This effectively ends the connection between North Dakota Soybean Processors and SEPA, according to Connie Ova, manager of SEPA. The SEPA Board also approved a temporary exclusivity agreement with another firm for the development of an unspecified project at the SEPA industrial park. The actions came Wednesday during a special meeting of the SEPA Board of Directors. SEPA is jointly owned by the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. and Grea...

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