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Created to assist the local workforce, Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation’s (JSDC) Daycare Expansion Assistance Program promotes childcare start-up growth. By providing funding to childcare facilities focused on increasing capacity, the program aims to make more childcare options available to Jamestown.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, childcare has been at the forefront of...Continue Reading

Through Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation’s (JSDC) Internship Reimbursement Program, young talent is encouraged to stay local. Originally implemented in 2021, the program was created to increase the number of local internships and assist employers in workforce recruitment and retention. Essentially, the program reimburses up to $3,500 to applicants who hire...Continue Reading

From July 21st to July 23rd, 2023, Jamestown will host one of its most beloved summertime events, the Buffalo Days festival. As a symbol of the region’s prairie heritage, the buffalo, or American bison, is central to Jamestown’s local culture. To honor this legacy, Buffalo Days features events and deals...Continue Reading

It’s officially June in Jamestown, and we’re joining our residents in welcoming the beginning of summer. As our residents know, summer in Jamestown is particularly pleasant. With several outdoor programs, festivals, and the perfect weather, Jamestown provides the perfect atmosphere for the summer season.  With two lakes, 30 miles...Continue Reading

Supporting regional entrepreneurs through free webinars, individualized technical assistance, and customized training, the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneurship Center (JREC) creates new economic pathways for rural communities in North Dakota. Providing services in the counties of Wells, Foster, Griggs, Stutsman, Barnes, Logan, LaMoure, McIntosh and Dickey, JREC gives free resources to established...Continue Reading

As one of the 10 largest sign manufacturing companies in the United States, Newman Signs has played a pivotal role in developing the economy and workforce culture of Jamestown. Creating signs for both the public and private sectors, Newman Signs specializes in traffic, urban and outdoor advertising.  As a...Continue Reading

As the Jamestown/Stutsman area continues to develop, local institutions are designing programs that foster the local workforce and regional identity. Creating programs tailored to local needs and the younger populations in the broader area, The James Valley Career and Technical Center is dedicated to developing home-grown talent.  Through measurable...Continue Reading

Very soon, Jamestown residents will see the opening of a home-grown, community business. With an estimated grand opening in 2023, Drift Prairie Brewing will be located in the Jamestown Sun building.  With the expansion of the Jamestown community, there’s been a demand for local businesses, restaurants, and indoor recreation...Continue Reading