Preparing for Expected Snow Storm

With the major snow event expected Tuesday-Thursday, Mandan Public Works Department crews will run 24 hours to keep emergency routes open. Learn more about snow removal procedures at this link. Emergency response officials are also taking precautions.

Public Works will continue to monitor weather and street conditions. Avoid on-street parking as possible to allow for efficient and effective snow removal. Please pay attention to road conditions and travel advisories before traveling.

Ideas Welcomed for $3M Regional Workforce Grant

The N.D. Department of Commerce announced on March 23 a Regional Workforce Impact Program. The 10-county region that includes Morton County is eligible to receive up to $3,020,000 with a 25% match. Options include workforce training, childcare, talent attraction and affordable housing projects.

The Commerce Department is seeking an inclusive application from the region that services urban and rural needs. It can include multiple programs or projects. The Lewis and Clark Development Group is convening a meeting April 13 to discuss our region’s application. The deadline to apply is July 30. Funds must be spent by June 2023. Projects or programs needs to be one-time or have other funding thereafter. If you have ideas, please contact us.

Ways to Become Involved

1. Invite employees to form a team to cover a route. Sign up here.
2. Clean up around your own business site or district.
3. Publicize a discount to volunteers wearing clean-up shirts who stop by your business later that day.
4. Award a door prize to those who volunteer by contacting helper Amy Schmidt.

Support Local Update

Michael Kashey and Stacy Sturm of Thomas & Moriarty's participated in a recent Support

Local video. Watch on YouTube and

cityofmandan.com/business. New interviews with

Mandan business owners are being released

periodically. If your business is interested in being

featured, contact City of Mandan Communications &

Community Services Coordinator Kari Schmidt.

The Mandan Police Department’s Brave the Shave event is Saturday, May 14, noon to 5 p.m., at Midway Lanes. Businesses are invited to become involved:

• Silent auction. Consider donating an item.
•  Bowling team. Enter the four-person tournament. Entry fees are $120 per team.

Questions? Please contact Deputy Chief Lori Flaten, ph. 701-667-3250.

Upcoming Webinars

April 12: Moving from Feeling Overwhelmed to Being in Control

April 20: Emotional Intelligence for Business Leaders & Their Employees

April 26: Demystifying IP for Small Businesses

June 14: Turn Your Side Hustle or Hobby Into A Small Business

July 12: Offering Quality Products & Making A Profit For Restaurants