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2022 Economic Development Awards EDND is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Economic Development Awards. Do you know of an economic development project or developer worth recognizing? The process is easy! Nominate with just a name. EDND will connect with nominees to gather details. Winners will...

EDND Legislative Agenda Survey The EDND Advocacy Team is currently updating our legislative agenda in order to prepare for the 2023 Session. We have a short legislative survey available to help rank priorities and receive feedback from EDND members. If you are interested in receiving a...

A Successful Summer Conference The EDND Summer Conference held last week in Beulah was a huge success. Congratulations to the City of Beulah and Beaver Brinkman for hosting a fantastic event. Over 100 individuals from across North Dakota gathered to network and learn about the state's...

The Special Session of the North Dakota Legislature concluded on Nov. 12 after five days, during which the House and Senate appropriated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, approved legislative redistricting, provided income tax relief to North Dakota residents and wrestled with COVID-19 and social...

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) recently elected its 2021-2023 Board of Directors and officer team during its Oct. 13 Annual Membership Meeting in West Fargo, N.D. Officers elected are President Teran Doerr, Bowman County Economic Development; Vice President Brad Barth,...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum presented the Governor’s Choice Economic Development Awards during the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) Fall Conference on Oct. 13. “Congratulations to these award recipients who are supporting innovators and entrepreneurs and attracting investment that grows our economy and...

The 67th legislative assembly has finished its first leg, reaching crossover, and giving officials, staff and lobbyists a breather from the meticulous work. EDND followed 61 bills and took a position on 23 of them. EDND opposed HB 1169, defeated by the House, which would have...

As a part of EDND's effort to champion the growth and diversification of North Dakota's economy through professional development, networking, and advocacy, EDND has created a booklet of success stories about projects within North Dakota. These stories support EDND's mission of: Diversifying the Economy -...

Gov. Doug Burgum presented the Governor’s Choice Economic Development Awards on Oct. 6 during the Main Street Summit, in partnership with the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND). “These award recipients work tirelessly to make sure North Dakota can compete in a global economy, while...

The North Dakota Department of Commerce is preparing for the applications for the Economic Resiliency Grants to open soon. Up to $50,000 per eligible business and up to $100,000 per eligible business with multiple locations will be awarded, with the purpose of reducing the spread...