We are excited to share that United Airlines is adding a third daily flight from XWA to Denver beginning on July 1, 2021. The departures will leave at 6AM, 8AM and 3PM while the arrivals will land at 2:30PM, 8:30PM and 12AM. We hope you enjoy this improved access to Denver and beyond!
News Release - The City of Williston is partnering with shared electric scooter company, Bird Rides, to bring e-scooters to Williston by May 24, 2021, weather permitting. Just in time for spring, Bird scooters are a natural socially distanced way to get around. Bird scooters are available through a cell phone app and riders pay per minute at no cost to the city. The initial launch will include 25 to 50 scooters, depending on demand. Read More
Meg-A-Latte expands to Watford City
Roundup - Meg-A-Latte will be coming to Watford City the week of May 17. The new coffee shop will be located at 109 6th Ave. SE (in the former Taco John's space). Meg-A-Latte is a coffee shop provides a wide variety of coffee/espresso drinks from cappuccinos, lattes, mochas to frappuccino's and real fruit smoothies. Meg-A-Latte also has a large food menu including breakfast and lunch options, from soup and salads to grilled paninis and more. Read More
Edman Builders achieves Success
in Western North Dakota
Dakota Business Lending - While most of his friends were working part-time jobs growing up, he was starting his own lawn mowing company. Between running his small lawn care business and watching his father work construction, it was only fitting that Joseph would eventually put these two passions together. Finally, in 2008, Joseph continued his lifelong journey of a small business owner and founded Edman Builders. Read More
Regulators approve Bridger Pipeline Project
Bismarck Tribune - North Dakota regulators have approved a pipeline project that will send more Bakken crude to a Wyoming oil hub. Bridger Pipeline plans to convert 27 miles of an oil gathering pipeline into a larger transmission line in McKenzie County. It also will add another 2.4 miles to the pipeline located east of Watford City. Read More
Marathon converts Dickinson Refinery to
Renewable Diesel Plant
Bismarck Tribune - Marathon Petroleum has converted its Dickinson Refinery into a plant that turns soybean and corn oil into renewable diesel, and soon the facility will run in part on wind power. Plans to convert the refinery west of Dickinson have been in the works for years after it opened in 2015 and struggled financially. The facility stopped processing oil in April 2020. Read More
Construction begins on Watford City's
Indoor Gun Range
McKenzie County Farmer - While the McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club officially opened its doors June 20, 2020, Brooks Kummer, board member, says that the new range has rapidly grown to be one of the best and safest ranges in western North Dakota. And when the new indoor facility is completed by the end of June, he says that the club will be able to offer even more recreational shooting opportunities. For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer
GNDC CEO Roundtable: Untapped Labor Pools
to be held June 23 in Bismarck
News Release - Workforce continues to be a growing concern among North Dakota businesses. Attraction appears to be one of the biggest hurdles that organizations face in finding the talent to excel their operations. This CEO Roundtable will focus on new labor pools, ones that aren’t traditionally used in attraction and recruitment strategies. Read More
Upcoming Williston Events
05/25
Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall. Masks are strongly recommended.
06/02
1 Million Cups Williston
Learn about starting or expanding a business at 1MC Williston. The meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Daily Addiction. The presenters will be from Integrity Auto Diesel and Repair and MVP Sport Break.
06/10
Chamber Business After Hours at DAWA Solutions Group
Join the networking event for a shrimp boil, cash bar and giveaways from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 820 2nd Street West.
06/11
CHI St. Alexius Health’s Golf Classic
The annual event will be held at the Links of North Dakota. More information
06/18
Williston Chamber Corporate Cup
The competition is designed to promote community-wide interest in fitness and health activities and promote wellness within the workplace. More information
07/17
Williston Chamber Boomtown Crawl
Get out your ugly sweaters & Santa costumes for Christmas In July. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 to participate.
08/05
Williston Chamber Boomtown Crawl
Get ready for the So Totally 90's Party. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 to participate.
Upcoming Energy Events
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
07/08-09
API Golf Tournament
Join us Thursday and Friday at Eagle Ridge and the Links in Williston. More information
09/14
API September Meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at a place yet to be announced. More information
10/05
API October Meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at a place yet to be announced. 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
