Mandan Business Brief - March 1, 2022

MANDAN BUSINESS BRIEF - March 1, 2022

Support Entrepreneurism at March 23 Challenge

Cheer on new and aspiring entrepreneurs at the 4th Annual Mandan Business Pitch Challenge on March 23 at the Baymont Inn, 2611 Old Red Trail. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for a people’s choice award recipient.

Doors open at 5 p.m., presentations begin at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Register by March 18 online or by calling 701-667-3478.

A selection committee chose the following four finalists:

Bubbles and Brews ND by Cassidy Hartman and Krysten Faehnrich — a mobile beverage service;
Cornhole Cave by Brad Anderson, Jed Geer and David Koch — a recreational venue;
Saffpower by Randy Lang — hand sanitizing lotion; and
The Sew Connection by Bianca Deloreschild — a space for custom sewing, sales and classes.

The competition overview, prize list and application are posted at www.cityofmandan.com/businesspitch.

Opt In to Accept Digital Mandan Bucks

The Mandan Progress Organization is introducing a Mandan Bucks e-gift card program. Consumers can purchase the cards online and email, text or print them for use in participating businesses.

To accept electronic Mandan Bucks, you need to be able to process a key-entry (like a phone order) Mastercard. You will be paid through your credit card bank in your normal settlement, with your normal Mastercard CNP processing fee.

The cards only work at participating Mandan merchants, i.e., those who opt-in. Please sign up by March 20 to be featured in an April 1 launch.

2022 Visitor Brochure Available

Mark your calendars for festivals and other exciting activities planned for 2022 including Touch-A-Truck on May 21; Buggies-n-Blues on June 11-12; and Mandan Rodeo Days July 1-4 complete with Art in the Park and the Independence Day 5K Run & Parade.

A brochure highlighting events, places to go and things to do is posted at cityofmandan.com/thingstodo and will soon be available in print. Stay tuned to mylocalevents.org for updates about more fun things to do throughout the year in Mandan and Morton County.

N.D. Trade Office 'Road Show' in Central Region on March 21-25

Staff members of the N.D. Trade Office will be in the area March 21-25. They are seeking to meet with local businesses interested in expanding globally. Services include export assistance and trade missions. To arrange a meeting, please call 701-929-6710 or send an email.

Letters of Interest Invited for Growth Fund Committee Vacancy

Owners and employees of Mandan businesses are encouraged to apply for an appointment to the Mandan Growth Fund Committee for a position with an unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2023. Please email a letter summarizing your background and reasons for interest in serving by March 31.

The committee makes recommendations to the City Commission related to applications for assistance to businesses seeking to expand or locate in Mandan. The committee meets about once a month or as needed depending upon applications for incentive or assistance programs.

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Plans for New High School Take Shape

Mandan School Board members received an update on plans for the new Mandan High School at their Feb. 22 meeting. Representatives of ICON Architectural Group showed renderings that assume a full budget including alternate components. Plans may change depending upon bids and other circumstances. Watch the presentation to the board. Concept drawings are also in a video at this link. The high school is expected to open August 2024.

Lot Offered for Sale Off I-94, Mandan Ave Interchange

A 2.25 acre lot is for sale off Interstate 94 and along Mandan Ave at 902 Missouri Dr NE. See the property factsheets for details. Find information about other commercial properties available for lease and sale in Mandan at this link.

Business Updates: New & Coming Soon!

606 Training provides private baseball and fastpitch training at 3938 21st St SE, Unit 606.
Aerus Electrolux, 2318 Memorial Hwy, is a retailer of air and water purifiers, floor and central vacuum systems and allergy control items.
Bisman Binz at 3613 Memorial Hwy purchases surplus retail items by the pallet.
Jamieson Capital is opening an office at 2705 Sunset Dr, Unit C.
Salon 1806 at 1607 Hwy 1806 S has booth rentals for cosmetologists and massage therapists.

'Support Local' Campaign Update

The Dan and Becky Verhaeghe family of Station West Bar and Grill 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.

Support Local Bags Still Available

Shopping bags remain available at the Mandan Business Development Office at City Hall, 205 Second Ave NW. Business owners may stop by to pick up a free batch while supplies last.