On Oct. 18, The Next Move Group presented the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC’s economic development strategic plan to elected officials, community leaders and organization board members. The plan outlined eight strategies proposed for the Chamber EDC to lead. The strategies relate to marketing, product development tied to available land and sites for industrial and business growth, small business development, government affairs, plus riverfront development and winter tourism. Another recommendation, to be tackled in cooperation with the respective cities and counties, is addressing the tight housing situation and lack of affordable, entry level housing to attract young workers. Chamber leaders next will determine which items to tackle in the coming year.
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