The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), in collaboration with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UPGPT) at NDSU, has officially announced the commencement of applications for the Township Assistance Program. The NDDOT is inviting townships to apply for a share of the $10 million...
In recent years, North Dakota's smaller towns have seen at least 15% of their grocery stores disappear. That's prompted a flurry of action, including a local solution tied to an annual grant program. Munich is a city of less than two hundred people in northeastern North...
DRAYTON, N.D. — Plans to bring a new grocery store to Drayton, North Dakota, may be prompting some deja vu. After J&D’s Riverside Market in Drayton closed at the end of November 2022, the Drayton Economic Development Corp. bought the building with plans to renovate it...
The Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) is organizing an economic development training course called Spark ED Training in Bismarck on June 19-21. This in-depth course will provide comprehensive training in basic concepts, methods and strategies for local economic development. The training will be for...
The Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) is excited about the 2022 Fall Conference in Bismarck on Sept. 28-29 at the Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center. This time of learning and networking helps EDND continue its mission to champion the growth and diversification of...
The 2022 EDND/Commerce Developer Day has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 23 (CDT). This Developer Day will provide those keenly interested in economic development issues with an opportunity to learn more about the Department of Commerce. EDND, the Commerce team and partners will meet with attendees...
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...
