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JSDC continues funding for Entrepreneur Center

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

JAMESTOWN -- The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. has agreed to make a planned payment of $50,000 to the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center now rather than in August as scheduled during the JSDC’s regular meeting Monday, Jan. 14. The JSDC had previously agreed to fund the Entrepreneur Center at $50,000 per year for three years. The payments had been made in August the previous two years but were moved up while the organization seeks sponsorships after a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture was denied. “We would have paid $50,000 in August, but we’ll pay it early while they work through the sponsorships,”...
Jamestown Listed to Receive Main Street Development Funding

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Governor Doug Burgum has announced funding for 15 projects in North Dakota aimed at Main Street development, public facilities, and services. The program is funded by federal Community Development Block Grant dollars that focus on long-term community development within cities’ Main Street areas. The announcement was made in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Commerce. Continue to full article
Hundreds Of Homemade Food Businesses Flourish Under State Food Freedom Laws

Monday, February 11, 2019

Almost four years after the nation’s first “food freedom” law was enacted, hundreds of new local businesses have sprouted across three states, and without a single outbreak of a foodborne illness. Completely exempt from any licensing, permitting, or inspection requirements, residents operating under their state’s food freedom act can create and sell almost any homemade dish imaginable, except those that contain meat. Homemade food businesses are also free to sell at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and from farms, ranches, and homes, so long as they sell their goods directly to an “informed end consumer,” i.e. someone who knows they’re buying something...
ND's population growing partly due to abundance of jobs, study says

Friday, February 08, 2019

Jobs seem to be the No. 1 reason bringing people to or taking them away from North Dakota in the past year, a study found. Moving company United Van Lines released its national movers study the first week of January.  “A lot of people are moving out of or into North Dakota to be closer to their family or for a new job. The majority of reasons people nationwide move is for a job,” said Eily Cummings, spokeswoman for United Van Lines. Of the people who were moving in North Dakota, more than half moved into the state for a job and...
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: In State of the State Address, Burgum calls for action to address workforce challenges, invest in North Dakota’s future

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

BISMARCK, N.D.  – Gov. Doug Burgum delivered his 2019 State of the State Address, reflecting on substantial progress made during his first two years in office and outlining an ambitious policy agenda that addresses the state’s workforce challenges, increases accountability and budget transparency and makes major investments in people and projects that will benefit North Dakotans today and well into the future. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Speaking to a joint session of the 66th Legislative Assembly on the opening day of its 2019 session, Burgum highlighted the state’s record-high population of 760,000; its No. 1 quality of life ranking; strong assets derived from...
Midwest AgEnergy's Dakota Spirit Bio-Refinery

Monday, February 04, 2019

Midwest AgEnergy's Dakota Spirit Bio-Refinery, a $155 million facility, opened in 2015, providing good-paying jobs to the community and a local market for famers' corn. Click here to view the complete flyer and learn more!
ND: Northern Plains One of Three Sites Under New FAA Pilot Program

Monday, February 04, 2019

Northern Plains UAS Test Site for drones and other unmanned aircraft in North Dakota is one of three sites involved in the program. North Dakota will participate in the Federal Aviation Administration's Unmanned Traffic Management Pilot Program, according to an announcement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. The Northern Plains UAS Test Site for drones and other unmanned aircraft in North Dakota is one of three sites involved in the program. Locations in Virginia and Nevada will also be involved. The pilot program will last until September 2019, according to the FAA. Participating sites will help the FAA and the U.S. Department of...
Bill to create state grant program for college students in high demand or emerging careers

Friday, January 25, 2019

A House Committee is now looking at a bill to create a scholarship program for students who are enrolled in programs for high demand or emerging occupations. The bill creates the program in the Bank of North Dakota, with a $10 million appropriation. Students could receive grants up to $8500 per school year, up to a cap of $17,000. "A few years ago, during the national economic downturn, North Dakota was not affected," said Rep. Alisa Mitskog (D-Wahpeton), one of the measure's sponsors. "We had people coming to our state to fill the jobs. But now, states all across the country. as...
Hundreds Of Homemade Food Businesses Flourish Under State Food Freedom Laws

Friday, January 25, 2019

Almost four years after the nation’s first “food freedom” law was enacted, hundreds of new local businesses have sprouted across three states, and without a single outbreak of a foodborne illness. Completely exempt from any licensing, permitting, or inspection requirements, residents operating under their state’s food freedom act can create and sell almost any homemade dish imaginable, except those that contain meat. Homemade food businesses are also free to sell at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and from farms, ranches, and homes, so long as they sell their goods directly to an “informed end consumer,” i.e. someone who knows they’re buying something...
More and more states are seeing job openings outnumbering jobless

Friday, January 25, 2019

Job openings are outnumbering unemployed workers across increasingly wide swaths of the country, forcing businesses to rethink how they find workers. The volume of openings first topped the number of jobless people in Midwestern states in early 2017. But in recent months that phenomenon has spread to other regions, particularly the South. The Labor Department on Tuesday is to release the latest data on job openings, from November. The report follows data released last week showing a surge in job growth in December and could help the Federal Reserve assess sometimes conflicting anecdotal reports about how hard firms must work to fill...
VIDEO: Burgum delivers 2019-2021 budget address, emphasizing strategic investments and spending within the state’s means

Monday, January 07, 2019

Gov. Doug Burgum today released his 2019-2021 Executive Budget, presenting the 66th Legislative Assembly with a plan that creates structural balance, improves transparency and replenishes reserves without any tax increases. “Based on our newly implemented strategy review process, we have prepared a budget that delivers for the people of North Dakota,” Burgum said. "As responsible stewards of our financial resources, we are committed to balancing ongoing revenues and expenses, building reserves, encouraging innovation and investing strategically -- all without raising taxes."  Burgum noted the budget makes significant investments in infrastructure, education, behavioral health, team member compensation, legacy projects and other priorities while ensuring...
Burgum reflects on second year in office, delivers on budget, workforce, five strategic initiatives

Friday, January 04, 2019

BISMARCK, N.D. – December marked the two-year anniversary of Gov. Doug Burgum being sworn into office alongside Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, giving the governor a chance to reflect on the substantial progress made toward fulfilling the administration’s purpose for state government: to empower people, improve lives and inspire success. “We remain deeply grateful for this opportunity and are more committed than ever to serving the citizens of this great state,” Burgum said. Throughout 2018, the Burgum administration has continued to drive progress on the governor’s five strategic initiatives: the Main Street Initiative, Behavioral Health and Addiction, Transforming Education, Tribal Partnerships and Reinventing Government –...
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Central Business Systems, Inc.: Realizing Big Success as a Small Business

Friday, December 14, 2018

The Evolution of Office Equipment Office equipment is ever-changing to suit our business needs; from the typewriter to the tablet, fax machine to an email attachment, mimeograph to copiers, rooms filled with file cabinets to cloud storage. It is changing more rapidly than ever due to extraordinarily fast-paced technological advances. Like Darwin’s theory of evolution, the best traits live on and the less desirable or unnecessary are left behind.   Central Business Systems, Inc. (CBSI) has been providing state-of-the-art office equipment to companies in North Dakota since 1975 and has experienced the industry’s evolution first hand. The company maintains a 6,000 sq....
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Name: CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION Date: December 10, 2018 Time: 11:30 PM - 11:45 PM CST Event Description: Customer Service Award Presentation for December 2018 Location: The award will be presented to the winner as a surprise.   Ambassadors please check your committee activities list for more information. Contact Information:  Emily Bivens 701-252-4830 Continue to full article
T.J.Maxx opened Nov. 8

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

T.J.Maxx opened in the Buffalo Mall in Jamestown on Nov. 8, the company said. The store carries fashion and accessories as well as jewelry, home, beauty, pet products, toys and more. "Our newest store in Jamestown will offer an ever-changing selection of high-quality, on-trend and brand-name merchandise at the amazing prices T.J.Maxx is known for.," said Tim Miner, president, T.J.Maxx. Local shoppers celebrated the newest location at the Nov. 8 opening. Reusable bags were given to the first 500 customers. The 20,000-square-foot store has regular hours from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. Continue to full article
A brave new world of work

Monday, December 03, 2018

FARGO — We're a long way from the science fiction realms of Westworld, Blade Runner or Star Wars, where robots, androids and artificial intelligences do the dirty jobs, cater to our whims, and sometimes pay us back with bloody R-rated rebellion. But change is coming to many, if not most, workplaces. Robotics, AI and machine learning already have a major impact. Just ask the folks in the U.S. auto industry, which employs nearly half of the nation's robots — and a lot fewer assembly line workers. For workers to survive and thrive in the workplace in the next couple decades, the ability to...
Ribbon Cutting - Jamestown Regional Airport

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Name: Ribbon Cutting - Jamestown Regional Airport Date: November 27, 2018 Time: 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST Location: Jamestown Regional Airport Authority 1600 21st Ave NE  Jamestown, ND  58401 Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public Contact Information: Emily 701-252-4830 Send an Email
North Dakota Workforce Development Council Submits Recommendations

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

On October 25, 2018, Governor Doug Burgum received an extensive report of recommendations designed to assist in shaping the state’s workforce policy agenda for addressing North Dakota’s workforce shortage and supporting a 21st century workforce to meet current and future needs.  The report was a result of wide-ranging efforts by the Governor’s Workforce Development Council (WDC) which is a culmination of eleven months of intense effort by the WDC, coordinated by state Labor Commissioner and Executive Director of Job Service North Dakota Michelle Kommer. A key theme of the report is the need to address the technical skills gap by developing a stronger connection between...
North Dakota Entrepreneur Realizing Huge Success

Monday, November 19, 2018

Ruthless, money hungry, cut throat, uncompromising, hyper-competitive are words often associated with successful entrepreneurs. Scott Bintz has proven being fortune- and fame-focused is unnecessary and counterproductive if one wants to go beyond building bank accounts. “Scott Bintz is on a mission to make people’s lives better.” (scottbintz.com) Bintz grew a home basement hobby business into a multi-million dollar e-commerce enterprise by living and working on principles based on culture, not profits. Although his current book is titled Principles to Fortune, Bintz noted Principles to Blessings may have been a more accurate title.  His work hasn’t been focused on building wealth.  Success for...
Reasons to Support Small Businesses on Nov. 24th and Beyond

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Reasons to Support Small Businesses on Nov. 24th and Beyond November 24 is Small Business Saturday, a shopping holiday that urges consumers to patronize small and independent businesses rather than online retailers or big box stores. American Express was behind the first Small Business Saturday, which started in 2010. The initial goal was to counter the negative effects of the recession on small businesses and local economies. The holiday quickly caught on. In 2011, the Senate passed a resolution in support of Small Business Saturday. Consumers have now spent an estimated $85 billion at independent retailers and restaurants over the eight Small Business...
Kelsey Roth to serve as state’s next Chief People Officer, will lead HRMS

Monday, November 05, 2018

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum announced the hiring of Kelsey Roth as the State of North Dakota’s next Chief People Officer and leader of Human Resource Management Services (HRMS), effective Oct. 30. Roth has served as director of human resources at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota since January 2017. She previously worked in human resources management for Amazon.com for more than 10 years. As chief people officer, Roth will build upon the extensive work accomplished by outgoing CPO Cheri Schoenfish, serving as state government’s top workforce strategist and organizational development leader with a focus on enhancing performance and productivity. Roth also will...
North Dakota unveils refreshed brand ‘Be Legendary’

Thursday, November 01, 2018

BISMARCK, N.D. –  Gov. Doug Burgum announced “Be Legendary” as North Dakota’s new brand identity, building on the “Legendary” brand that has been used to promote the state for more than 15 years. The refreshed, active brand includes a new logo and an updated look and feel with fresh colors, photography and conversational language. “In today’s competitive global market, it’s more important than ever for North Dakota to lead with a powerful, scalable and unified brand approach,” Burgum said. “As we undertook this important brand refresh project, it was essential that our brand maintain its legendary roots while giving us a cohesive way...
North Dakota Ranks 1 in Quality of Life

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

 Quality of Life NATIONAL RANK #1 Social Environment #3 Community Engagement #3 Social Support #10 Voter Participation #9 Natural Environment #2 Drinking Water Quality #20 Low Industrial Toxins #16 Low Pollution Health Risk #20 Urban Air Quality #5 Continue to full article
North Dakota Ranks 2 in Fiscal Stability

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Fiscal Stability NATIONAL RANK #2 Long-Term Fiscal Stability #19 Government Credit Rating Score #32 Pension Fund Liability #10 Short-Term Fiscal Stability #1 Budget Balancing #1 Liquidity #5 Continue to full article
North Dakota Ranks 2 in National Infrastructure

Friday, October 26, 2018

 Infrastructure NATIONAL RANK #2 Energy #6 Electricity Price #15 Power Grid Reliability #3 Renewable Energy Usage #11 Transportation #13 Bridge Quality #44 Commute Time #3 Public Transit Usage #39 Road Quality #2 Internet Access #2 Broadband Access #29 Ultra-Fast Internet Access #2 Continue to full article
Ribbon Cutting - Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Name: Ribbon Cutting - Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center Date: October 30, 2018 Time: 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CDT Location: Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center 1008 10th St. SE Jamestown, ND  58401 Date/Time Information: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 4:30 PM Contact Information: Emily Bivens 701-252-4830 Continue to full article
America’s 50 best cities to live

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

24/7 Wall Street created a weighted index of over two-dozen measures to identify the best American cities to live in. The communities on this list span the country from coast to coast but are disproportionately concentrated in the Midwest. Jamestown, North Dakota ranked number 27: The typical household in Jamestown earns $49,086 a year, slightly less than the median income nationwide of $55,322 a year. Still, because costs are relatively low in Jamestown, a dollar goes further in the city. Median monthly housing costs in the city are just $646, well below the corresponding national median of $1,012. Continue to full article
North Dakota: National Rank 17 in Opportunity

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

 Opportunity NATIONAL RANK #17 Economic Opportunity #5 Gini Index #16 Household Income #17 Low Food Insecurity #1 Low Poverty Rate #10 Equality #49 Disability Employment Gap #48 Education Gap by Race #36 Employment Gap by Gender #25 Employment Gap by Race #49 Income Gap by Gender #44 Income Gap by Race #41 Affordability #15 Cost of Living #25 Housing Affordability #14 Continue to full article   
Ribbon Cutting - KSJB

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Name: Ribbon Cutting - KSJB Date: October 25, 2018 Time: 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CDT Location: KSJB 2400 8th Ave SW Suite D-1 Jamestown, ND  58401     Date/Time Information: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 4:30 pm  Contact Information: Emily Bivens 701-252-4830
America's 50 Best Cities to Live

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Jamestown Stutsman Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce Jamestown, North Dakota is recognized as an economically progressive, family-oriented, highly educated, workforce ready area of the country! Honored by USA TODAY in their "Top 50 America's Best Cities to Live In" annual publication dedicated to cities of any size that are realizing success for communities in all ways. We have known it all along....it's about time for others to catch up regarding everything fabulous in Jamestown, North Dakota. Full article here.  
Ribbon Cutting - Professional Eyecare Center

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Name: Ribbon Cutting - Professional Eyecare Center Date: October 23, 2018 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Location: Professional Eyecare Centers 210 10th St. SE Jamestown, ND  58401 Date/Time Information: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 11:30 am Contact Information: Becky Thatcher-Keller 701-252-4830 Continue to full article
Business Training - First Time Managers Class

Monday, October 22, 2018

Name: Business Training - First Time Managers Class Date: October 31, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed. Continue to full article  
Busting Bales and Boards Around the World: Jamestown, ND-based Duratech Industries leverages CS services and contacts to land business in two overseas markets

Monday, October 22, 2018

Duratech Industries in Jamestown, ND, manufactures Haybuster hay grinding and Duratech wood grinding machines. The company exports with the help of their partner CH Trade (based in Fargo, ND), and they recently found success in both Poland and Azerbaijan with the support of the U.S. Commercial Service. Azerbaijan – Hay Goes In, Cow Goes Moo Nick Butze travels the world on behalf of CH Trade / Haybuster, and his mantra is “Hay Goes in Big, Comes out Small, Cow goes Moo.” Butze originally met with executives from a large Azerbaijani dairy farm at a reception when they visited originally as part of a U.S. Department of...
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Celebrate with KSJB AM 600 at their Ribbon Cutting

Monday, October 22, 2018

You're invited to join KSJB for their ribbon cutting at their new space. Location: KSJB, 2400 8th Ave SW, Suite D-1, Jamestown, ND  58401     Date/Time Information: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, 4:30 pm  Contact Information: Emily Bivens 701-252-4830 Fees/Admission:  Free and open to the public KSJB is an AM radio station based in Jamestown, North Dakota. The country music station boasts that it can be heard clearly in six states and two Canadian provinces.  Congratulations, KSJB!   
Study Shows North Dakota Millennials Are the Best Off Financially

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota was credited with having one of the best financial environments for millennials, according to a recent study from the Brookings Institution. The Brookings Institution's Hamilton Project compared wages, taxes and the cost of living for 320 unique occupations in about 380 U.S. metropolitan areas.   The study shows the highest median salary, if you're a millennial, is located in California at about $50,000 a year. But once the cost of living and taxes are factored, individuals would be better off from a financial standpoint moving to North Dakota where earnings would be about $33,000, the study's authors...
Multi-agency North Dakota team wins national award for Main Street Community Dashboard

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

BISMARCK, N.D. (Sept. 12, 2018) – The multi-agency team that developed North Dakota’s Main Street Community Dashboard has won a national Government Experience Award from the Center for Digital Government. The team, comprised of representatives from the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Information Technology Department, North Dakota University System and private sector partner NEXUS Innovations, received a “Government-to-Government” Experience Award announced today by the Center for Digital Government. The dashboard was developed as part of the Main Street Initiative, one of Gov. Doug Burgum’s five strategic initiatives for North Dakota. The Main Street Initiative is focused on three pillars of economic success: a skilled workforce; smart, efficient...
Development Fund Awards Funding Requests Totaling $718,025

Monday, October 08, 2018

Bismarck, N.D. -- The North Dakota Development Fund, a funding program within the North Dakota Department of Commerce, awarded funding for five projects totaling $718,025 at its September board meeting.   The North Dakota Development Fund was created in 1991 as an economic development tool. It provides flexible funding through debt and equity investments for new or expanding North Dakota primary sector businesses. The fund also manages a daycare loan program created by the North Dakota Legislature in 2009.   Continue to full article for the following requests funded. 
Burgum Presents Community Main Street Awards

Friday, October 05, 2018

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has announced the recipients of the 2018 Main Street Awards honoring communities that show excellence in elevating the three pillars of the Main Street Initiative through local projects or other efforts.  “We deeply appreciate the commitment and dedication of communities to differentiate and enhance the quality of life for their residents, present and future,” Burgum said. “It’s with great pleasure and gratitude that we recognize these communities for efforts to create vibrant communities poised to attract and retain a 21st century workforce.” The Main Street Awards are a collaborative effort of the Office of the Governor,...
The 10 Best U.S. States for Education

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

These states are the best in America for educating students at all levels. Explore the best states for education.  Take a look at the 10 states that came out on top and see where North Dakota landed. 
Best States Rankings

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Measuring outcomes for citizens using more than 75 metrics Some states shine in health care. Some soar in education. Some excel in both – or in much more. The Best States ranking of U.S. states draws on thousands of data points to measure how well states are performing for their citizens. In addition to health care and education, the metrics take into account a state’s economy, the opportunity and quality of life it offers people, its roads, bridges, internet and other infrastructure, its public safety and the fiscal stability of state government. More weight was accorded to some state measures than others,...
North Dakota Provides Its Residents With the Best Quality of Life: Ranks #1 in Country

Monday, August 13, 2018

New York, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, are known as some of the largest cultural hot spots in the nation with unique culinary experiences and music, and people from all different backgrounds. Though these densely packed places offer their residents endless entertainment opportunities, they lag behind more rural, tight-knit communities when it comes to the most important aspect of quality of life: social connectedness. "The number one indicator of success in life and having a fulfilling, satisfying life is the quality of your relationships," says Sarah Stiles, a sociology professor at Georgetown University. "We are social animals, and we don't do well when we...
Ribbon Cutting - Jamestown Regional Airport

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Location: Jamestown Regional Airport Authority 1600 21st Ave NE  Jamestown, ND  58401 Date/Time Information: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 4:30 PM Contact Information: Emily 701-252-4830 More information
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