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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
We are excited to launch a new social media campaign called #minimatchmonday. The promotion will feature recipients of the Williston STAR Fund Mini Match program. We'll introduce a featured entrepreneur each Monday and discuss how they started their business in Williston. The first posts will appear September 20!
Shawn, Ann, Barb, Brenda and Devyn
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City of Williston allocates $272,573
in STAR Fund Incentives to Projects
Williston Economic Develop ment - The Williston City Commission, City Administrator David Tuan and the STAR Fund Board of Directors have allocated up to $272,573 in STAR Fund incentives for projects and programs during the month of September. The recipients include a new autobody shop, daycare facility, skating academy, yoga studio and hair salon. Read More
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Overland Aviation, US Customs and Border Protection celebrate Ribbon Cuttings at XWA
Williston Economic Development - The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce held two ribbon cuttings on Saturday, September 11 at the XWA Air Show. The ribbon cuttings were celebrated at Overland Aviation and the US Customs and Border Protection at Williston Basin International Airport. Overland Aviation, owned by Tanner Overland, provides ground handling, general aviation and commercial aircraft refueling, deicing, hangarage, scheduled and on-demand aircraft maintenance plus charter flights.
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Midwest Metaphysics, The Vault Yoga Studio celebrate Ribbon Cuttings in Downtown Williston
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Milestone Health Partners celebrates
Grand Opening in Downtown Williston
Williston Economic Development - A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held at at Milestone Health Partners on Friday, September 10. The new business is located at 205 Main Street in Downtown Williston. The clinic offers physical therapy and behavioral health services. The practice is owned by Dr. Amanda Erickson, PT, DPT, Dr. Alyssa Suess, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Dr. Lindy Kirby, PT, DPT. Milestone Health Partners is currently building a new state-of-the-art facility near Trinity Health in Williston.
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Beyond Nails celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Williston
Williston Economic Development - Beyond Nails celebrated its ribbon cutting on Monday, September 13. The nail salon, formally known as Williston Nails, is under new ownership. It is located in the Sand Creek Town Centre at 424 32nd Ave W, Suite 7!
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Dakota Business Lending: Williston's Grace & Glam
a Successful Borrower
Dakota Business Lending - Mechelle Mortenson has always had a love for shopping. But as time went on, this mother of four grew frustrated with the fact that she had to travel great lengths in order to find her favorite brands. Fueled with a desire to make a change, Mechelle began looking into what it would take to open a boutique of her own, right in her hometown of Williston, ND. In 2016, Mechelle decided to take the leap and open Grace & Glam. The rest is history… Read More
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WED launches Social Media Campaign called
Mini Match Monday
Williston Economic Develop ment - Williston Economic Development will launch a new #minimatchmonday social media campaign on Monday, September 20, 2021. The campaign is designed to promote the Williston STAR Fund’s Mini Match program and its recipients. The Mini Match is a STAR Fund program that helps new business startups. Applicants must be in business for a minimum of 90 days and no longer than one year. Qualified applicants will receive a 2:1 match for startup expenses such as fixtures, furniture, remodeling, rent and more. The maximum mini match grant is $5,000. Read More
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WRED to host Virtual Meeting
on Exporting September 21
News Release - Join Western Region Economic Development for its first virtual membership meeting on Tuesday, September 21, from 3-4:30 p.m. The topic to be discussed is exporting. The interactive Zoom meeting will be a beneficial to anyone thinking of exporting, currently exporting or working with exporters. Read More Registration
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Harvest Festival coming to Downtown Williston October 9
News Releas e - The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and Greystar Property Management are teaming up to bring the Harvest Festival to Main Street in Downtown Williston on Saturday, October 9. The event, held from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., will feature a fall carnival, local musicians, food, craft and retail vendors, and family friendly fall activities! Read More
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Main Street Awards announced,
Summit scheduled October 12 in West Fargo
News Re lease - The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the recipients of the 2021 Main Street Awards. “We are deeply grateful for the efforts seen across North Dakota by communities that are passionate about applying the principles of the Main Street Initiative,” Gov. Doug Burgum said. The Main Street Awards will be presented at the Main Street ND Summit on Oct. 12 in West Fargo, North Dakota. Read More
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Covid-19 Testing available in Williston
News Release - With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and increased demand for testing, CHI St. Alexius Health Williston has created a drive- thru testing clinic. Testing is also available at their Walk-in clinic.
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Upcoming Williston Events
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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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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Slim Chickens
The ground breaking ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Williston Square. The community is welcome to attend.
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Business After Hours at Cooks on Main
Join the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and Cooks on Main for Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 224 Main Street in Downtown Williston.
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North Dakota Adult and Teen Challenge Annual Banquet
The banquet and fundraiser will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Christian School. The headliner, Dave Roever, a Vietnam Veteran, will share his inspirational story. Ticket Information
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Clean Up Williston
The annual Clean Up Williston event will be held from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Davidson Park. More information
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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 commission will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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Williston City Commission
The commission will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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Business After Hours at Williston Council for the Aging
Join the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and Williston Council for the Aging from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for food, fun and networking.
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NDPC Annual Meeting
The meetings will be held at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. 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 2021 Williston Petroleum Banquet and Achievement Awards will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Well at Williston State College. More information
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