Thanks For Helping Us Make 2025 the Best Year Yet for Stutsman County!

The Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation (JSDC) exists to foster close links between our business leaders and community members, working with stakeholders to enhance our region’s economic, workforce, and community development initiatives.

And we can’t do it without the amazing partnerships we share with all of you!

As we put the wrap on 2025, we wanted to say thanks for the ways you contribute to making our area a place we can all be proud of and a wonderful area to work, live, and connect. 

CEO Corry Shelvin Named 2025 Economic Developer of the Year

We were proud to learn that our CEO Corry Shevlin was named the 2025 Economic Developer of the Year by the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) in recognition of his outstanding contributions in reshaping the economic landscape of our region.

The award is given out annually to celebrate the professionals and organizations that demonstrate excellence in advancing North Dakota’s economy as well as their commitment to enhancing the life in their communities.

Congratulations again to Corry on this well-deserved honor! 

2025 Highlights

In 2025, JSDC was proud to support a wide range of projects that strengthened Stutsman County’s economy, workforce, and community. Highlights from the year include:

• Business Loans and Investment – Funded multiple Flex PACE and PACE loans, leveraging significant state and private investment to support local businesses.
• Workforce Development – Helped fund 13 interns across 9 workplaces, providing meaningful career opportunities for students.
• Community Grants – Provided matching support for workforce training programs, including the CDL program at James Valley Career & Technical Center.
• Housing Development – Invested in shared infrastructure to enable new residential projects in the county.
• Support for Local Projects – Assisted a variety of businesses, nonprofits, and community initiatives, including marketing, daycare expansion, senior services, tourism, and land lease projects.

Committed to Stutsman County

JSDC is ready to take on 2026, remaining committed to facilitating ongoing improvements in our region’s economy and quality of life for our residents and business owners. 
We’d also like to thank all of our investors and economic partners who worked with us over the past twelve months. 

Are you looking for business support in the new year that includes site selection, workforce development and training, or access to funding resources?

Contact us today and discover more about the perks of Growing Jamestown