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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
We are pleased to welcome a summer intern to our team again. Devyn Cox joined us this week. She is the first intern we have hired since 2019 due to COVID-19. We are looking forward to Devyn's contributions this summer. Read more about her background in the story below.
Shawn, Ann, Barb and Brenda
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Summer Intern joins Williston Economic Development
Williston Economic Development - A student from the University of Wyoming has been hired by the City of Williston for a summer internship. Devyn Cox, age 23, began working for Williston Economic Development (WED) on Monday, June 21. Cox, who plans to graduate in the spring of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSAD), has lived in Williston for one year. The Laramie, WY native began her collegiate studies in the fall of 2016 after graduating from Laramie High School in May 2016. Read More
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Benelli's Boutique celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Williston Economic Development - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Benelli's Boutique on Tuesday, June 22. The retail shop is located in the Badlands Town Center at 910 42nd St. W., Suite 427. Benelli's, owned by Nicole McKechnie, offers customized t-shirts, jewelry, air fresheners and much more! The store is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily (hours may change). Also housed with Benelli's is C's Dance Complex.
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Community Builders identify Three Potential
Outdoor Pool Sites
660 KEYZ Country - With the heat in Williston topping 90 degrees Tuesday evening, the thought of a refreshing dip in an outdoor pool was top of mind at the Williston Community Builders’ Splish, Splash . . . it’s a Pool Fundraiser Bash, at the River's Edge Bar and Grill. Read More
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Williams County to finalize TENORM Request June 28
Williams County News Release - The Williams County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 8 am in the Williams County Commission Room to finalize their recommendation as it pertains to the request from WISCO, Inc. to amend their Conditional Use Permit to include TENORM waste disposal at their existing special waste landfill. A public hearing will not be held during this meeting as the public comment period was closed on June 17, 2021. Read More
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SBDC launches New Site for
North Dakota-made Products
UND CoBPA - The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers has launched a brand-new platform for small businesses to come together and sell their products and services online. “We’re excited to be able to offer ShopND.com at no-cost to our clients. It’s one of many programs we are rolling out in order to help businesses compete and grow in the marketplace, now and in the future,” said Greg Syrup, CARES Program Director for the organization. Read More
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New Treatment Center opens Near Watford City
McKenzie County Farmer - “It’s kind of surreal that we’re here and we’re open. After three years, I feel like I can breathe,” says Brenda Owen, Summit Silver Creek Recovery Center executive director, who opened McKenzie County’s first residential addiction and mental health treatment center on June 11. Owen says she expects the $1.5 million facility, which is located south of Watford City, to fill up within one week. For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer
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Williston Basin API Golf Tournament July 8-9
News Release - The Williston Basin API Chapter respectfully solicits your company, an important API supporter, for a donation to our 41st Annual API Golf Tournament fundraiser, held on Thursday and Friday, July 8th & 9th 2021 at Eagle Ridge and the Links Golf Courses. This is one of two major fundraising activities of the Williston Basin API Chapter. Read More
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Upcoming Williston Events
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Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Orthopedic Clinic
A ribbon cutting will be held at 12 p.m. at the new McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Orthopedic Clinic located inside Fairlight Medical Center at 3 4th St. E.
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Diabetes Support Cooking Class
Join CHI St. Alexius Health Williston for a free diabetes support cooking class at the ARC. Space is limited so register today at 701-713-3929.
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1 Million Cups Williston
Join the Chamber and WED at Smiling Moose Deli at 8:30 a.m. for presentations from Pronghorn Well Service and Smiling Moose! Learn how these businesses started, expanded and survived the pandemic.
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Main Street Market
Shop for homegrown foods and/or homemade goods Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall.
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Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids activities and more!
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Main Street Market
Shop for homegrown foods and/or homemade goods Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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Williston Chamber Boom Crawl
This is a city-wide pub crawl. The theme is Christmas In July. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 to participate. Tickets
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Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids activities and more!
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Main Street Market
Shop for homegrown foods and/or homemade goods Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall.
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Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids activities and more!
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Main Street Market
Shop for homegrown foods and/or homemade goods Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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Williston Chamber Boom Crawl
This is a city-wide pub crawl. The theme is So Totally 90's. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 to participate. Tickets
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NDPC Summer Social
The event will be held in Medora, ND.
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API Golf Tournament
Join the API at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Williston and the Links of North Dakota in Ray for the two-day tournament. More information
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Bakken Rocks Cookfest
There will be games and activities for kids, giveaways, live music and much more in Arnegard, ND. More information
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Bakken Classic Fishing Derby
The tournament will be held at the 4 Bears Casino Marina in New Town, ND. More information
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Bakken Rocks Cookfest
There will be games and activities for kids, giveaways, live music and much more in New Town, ND. More information
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ND Oil PAC Golf Tournament
The annual fundraising golf tournament will be held at the Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Medora, ND. More information
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API September Meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at a place yet to be announced. More information
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API October Meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at a place yet to be announced. More information
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Williston Petroleum Banquet
The annual celebration of industry achievements will be held at The Well on the Williston State College campus. More information
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