WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
March 26, 2021
Dear Williston Wire Readers,

Williston Mayor Howard Klug will deliver his 2021 State of the City Address on Thursday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m. The address will be available via livestream on our Facebook page or 660 KEYZ Radio.
 
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Williston Economic Development to host Summit, Awards Banquet May 6-7

Williston Economic Development (WED) is organizing a two-day event to highlight economic development opportunities and successes on May 6 and 7 at The Eleven Restaurant and Lounge. The conference and awards banquet will also feature the state of the city address and business after hours. The theme of the conference is “Back in the Game.” It will include six panel discussions from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, May 6. Registration and Agenda Read More
Delta Airlines to return to Williston in June

KUMV-TV - Quick Trips to Minneapolis are coming back this summer. Flights from Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis will be available in June after the City of Williston approved a one-year agreement with SkyWest Airlines. “It’s incredibly exciting to have this new partnership with Delta Airlines to continue to support our region with better air service,” says Airport Director Anthony Dudas In the agreement. Read More Williston Herald: Delta Airlines to resume Service
Pit 105 opens in Williston

660 KEYZ Radio - Nestled into an old county building 105, Caleb and Micki Hinricksen have embarked on a new venture with Pit 105. The perfect match to pair with Busted Knuckle Brewery after they announced that they were opening their doors in Williston was a no brainer. Caleb has been overwhelmed by the public response so far, and the results have been speaking for themselves. Read More
MVP Sport Break opens in Williston

Williston Herald - Despite the pandemic Williston, has seen impressive growth in terms of economic development, with several new businesses popping up as other existing businesses change owners and expand their services. The City of Williston STAR Fund has been pivotal in helping some businesses get off the ground, such as MVP Sport Break, which opened just weeks ago. Read More
Williston Company receives $750,000 Loan from NDDF

News Release - The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that 22 companies were approved for a total of $3,156,757 of funds through the North Dakota Development Fund (NDDF) in 2020. Williston firm Triple 8 LLC DBA Wellspring Hyrdro received a $750,000 loan for engineering, research and plant design. Read More
Upcoming Williston Events
03/30
Virtual Coffee & Conversation
The Chamber of Commerce event will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The topic will be incorporating agriculture into your life. Registration
03/31
Williston Community Egg Hunt
The egg hunt is for all ages from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Davidson Park. Participants are encouraged to wear masks. More information
04/07
1 Million Cups Williston
Learn about starting or expanding a business in Williston at 1MC. The meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Meg-A-Latte New Hope. The presenters will be from Lilac Lane Boutique and Skin Win Dermatology.
04/08
Ribbon Cutting at First State Bank & Trust
The event will be held at 22 4th Street East at 5:15 p.m.
04/08
Business After Hours at First State Bank & Trust
The Chamber networking event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 22 4th Street East.
04/10
CHI St. Alexius Health's Mammos & Mimosas
Join us from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1213 15th Ave. W. (use Door 1). Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and nonalcoholic mimosas while getting your mammogram. Call 701-774-7435 for appointments.
04/13
Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Individuals can attend via GoToMeeting or in person at 22 East Broadway. Masks are required for in-person attendance.
04/16-17
Home & Garden Show
The Western Area Builders Association will host its Home and Garden Show Friday from 2–7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at the Raymond Family Community Center. More information
05/01
Paddlefish Season Opener
The season runs through May 21.
05/06
Williston Economic Development Summit
The one-day seminar will begin at 9 a.m. It will feature panel discussions on housing, UAS, Downtown Williston and much more!
05/07
WED/SBDC Awards Banquet
Attend the event or watch the livestream. More details to be announced.
05/8
Band Day
More details to be announced.
06/11
CHI St. Alexius Health’s Golf Classic
The 2021 event will be held at the Links of North Dakota. More information
Upcoming Energy Events
03/27
Williston Basin API Chili Cook-off
The event will be held from 3-11 p.m. at the Raymond Family Community Center in Williston. Admission is $10 per person. Must be at least 21 years old to attend.
04/06
Williston Basin API April Meeting
The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. More details TBA.
05/04
Williston Basin API May Meeting
The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. More details TBA.
05/11-13
Williston Basin Petroleum Conference
The conference will be held at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, ND. More information
06/21-24
NDPC Teacher Education Seminar
The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation hosts the seminar for educators to learn about the oil industry. More information
11/19
Williston Petroleum Banquet
The annual celebration of industry achievements will be held at The Well on the Williston State College campus. More information