The North Dakota Department of Commerce leads efforts to attract, retain and expand wealth and talent in North Dakota.

North Dakota Department of Commerce

State of North Dakota

The North Dakota Department of Commerce works to improve the quality of life for North Dakota citizens by leading efforts to attract, retain and expand wealth. Commerce serves businesses and communities statewide through committed people and partners who offer valuable programs and dynamic services. 

These efforts are all focused on connecting individuals with North Dakota, whether it is to spread positive messages or to convey that this truly is a place to call home. 

Our state is growing and we need new workforce and families to support North Dakota's future. Please help us in our efforts to attract people to find the good life right here in North Dakota. 

If you have individuals who you think would consider moving to North Dakota, encourage them to check out www.ND.gov or www.MainStreetND.com for more information.

Thank you to the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit for hosting us! Commissioner Josh Teigen presented around key discussions including food security and national security, emphasizing the need for continued innovation, particularly in biotechnology, to secure the food supply and the livelihoods of family farms. #BeNDLegendary

We're so thankful for our team, City of Watford City and so many others that helped make the 2024 Main Street Summit such a success. North Dakota has some legendary community champions out there and we can't wait to see what you accomplish!

We're so proud to announce the 2024 Main Street Award Winners! These incredible organizations are making a huge impact in North Dakota. Let's give them a round of applause. 👏
🏆 Main Street Excellence (Rural): Hazen Chamber of Commerce
🏆 Main Street Excellence (Urban): Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation 
🏆 21st Century Workforce (Rural): Hettinger Chamber
🏆 21st Century Workforce (Urban): Minot Area Chamber EDC 
🏆 Healthy Vibrant Community (Rural): Splash pad and EDGE Activity Complex, Bowman
🏆 Healthy Vibrant Community (Ubran): Fargo Broadway Square
🏆 Smart Efficient Infrastructure: Sheyenne GRIT
🏆 Economic Diversification: Minot Intermodel Site
🏆 Future Leaders Empowerment: Williston Area Chamber of Commerce

Friendly reminder we have a livestream for anyone looking to tune into the 2024 Main Street Summit! Join us for our welcoming, our keynote speakers and the much anticipated Main Street Summit Award winners. Find it here. 👉 https://bit.ly/3yPVZbN #MainStreetND24

The 2024 Main Street ND Summit kicks off in Watford City this morning with Gov. Doug Burgum at 9:00 AM CST. Can't join us in person? Watch via livestream at https://lnkd.in/eACxH-dd. #MainStreetND24

🎉 What an exciting day in Devils Lake! 🎉

Ground was officially broken on the new "Shores Event Center" from Woodland Resort. This new construction will bring a stunning and much needed event center to the area with beautiful waterfront views, 400 person capacity and a large outdoor seating area for weddings, conferences and other large events. Five weddings and two major events have already been booked!

Completion is expected within 2025. Congrats Devils Lake. 👏

We are incredibly grateful to our co-sponsors -- North Dakota Department of Commerce, North Dakota Department of Trust Lands, and the North Dakota Securities Department for supporting our inaugural investment seminar, "Optimizing Returns for North Dakota’s Future." We look forward to a successful event and ongoing collaboration!

Join us on Sept. 25, 2024, and be part of this important conversation. Register today: https://lnkd.in/g2nFpR5C

#InvestmentSeminar #NorthDakota #Sponsors #ThankYou #Partnership #NDRIO

NEXT WEEK! Hear from North Dakota’s governor, Doug Burgum at the 2024 Main Street Summit. 

https://lnkd.in/gi9cY8tR

Community leaders: Don't miss the 2024 Main Street Summit in Watford City, August 27-29 next week!! Register for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/gi9cY8tR

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

We're thrilled to have Cory Hepola at the ND Main Street Summit! 🙌 Join us for his session, "You Have What Everyone Is Searching For," on Wednesday, and don't miss his keynote on Thursday, "Reshaping the Rural Narrative." 🏡

Learn more and register today! https://bit.ly/3yPVZbN

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