WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers
Williston and Williams County officials are ramping up efforts to get residents to complete the 2020 US Census. The two organizations are giving away four $1,000 cash prizes to four separate households.
Learn more in this week's Williston Wire!
Shawn, Ann, Barb and Brenda
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Complete 2020 Census for Chance to win $1,000
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News Releas
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County Commission Chairman Steve Kemp and City of Williston Mayor Howard Klug have announced a Census Raffle. The purpose of the raffle is to encourage people to participate in Census 2020. Complete the Census for your chance to win $1,000.
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Dermatologist begins Practicing in Williston
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Williston’s first dermatological office officially opened it’s doors in June to patients, ushering in a new era of medical services to the region. SkinWin Dermatology, founded by Dr. Daniel Hoffman, is located in the Craven-Hagen Clinic and offers patient-care for skin, nails and hair. Dr. Hoffman, a graduate of Columbia University and a board certified dermatologist since 2011, specializes in treating acne, various forms of skin cancer, psoriasis and laser excisions.
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New Bakery to open in Downtown Williston
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Williston Economic Development - The 3 E's Pastry Cafe is opening this year in Downtown Williston. The bakery will be located in the former Red Rooster space near the Cedar Chest. The 3 E's Pastry Cafe received a Williston STAR Fund Mini Match grant for the project.
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Road Construction underway at Intersection of 26th Street and 16th Avenue West
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News Release
- On Monday, July 13, construction work will begin at the intersection of 26
th
Street West and 16
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Avenue West located by Dakota Park. BEK Consulting, hired by the City of Williston and working in cooperation with Alliance Consulting, will remove and reconstruct the existing intersection.
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Despite Pandemic, Sales increase at Froid Grocery Store
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Roundup
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When the coronavirus hit
Montana
and non-essential businesses closed, Misty Williams,
Froid
Grocery store owner, took the radical step of closing the front door of her "essential business," restricting it to phone and Facebook orders and curbside pickup. Instead of shopping the aisles in person, customers "virtually shopped" by looking at photos of the shelves on the grocery's Facebook page. Williams says the results were astounding as orders increased fivefold.
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How Four Small South Dakota Towns are managing Change
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South Dakota News Watch - When Dave Johnson moved from Chicago to Lemmon, S.D., to work as an economic-development official nearly a decade ago, his first conversations with locals had a decidedly depressing tone. Lemmon, like many small towns in South Dakota, had seen its population steadily decline and watched its economy slowly falter. Lemmon’s population fell by 25% from 1990 to 2010, from 1,627 to 1,225; some housing was aging and in disrepair; and retail stores and restaurants had fled its worn downtown district.
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Rockin' Ribfest July 25 in Downtown Williston
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The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Rockin’ Ribfest on July 25th, 2020 and is bringing the event back to its traditional location on Main Street in Downtown Williston. The day will be filled with food, fun, and games for the whole family. This event has free admittance and is open to the public.
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Kasmer & Aafedt Charity Golf Tournament August 1
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Williston Herald -
John Kasmer hopes that by this time next month, the golf tournament put on by the company he co-owns, Kasmer & Aafedt Oil, has officially raised $1 million for charity. The tournament, which is set for Aug. 1 at The Links of North Dakota, is in its seventh year. Unlike some golf tournaments, which raise money for one cause or are put on by a non-profit, the Kasmer & Aafedt Oil Golf Tournament raises money for multiple organizations. The company pays for golf, food and prizes.
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Summer Nights on Main August 27, September 3
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Williston Downtowners Associ
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The Williston Downtowners Association Board of Directors has decided to host two Summer Nights on Main events on August 27 and September 3. The events may look a little different as we will be adhering to the guidelines and requirements set forth by the State of North Dakota. We will continue to monitor the situation and ask our community to please be sure to take all precautions as we want to make sure everyone stays healthy!
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Upcoming Williston Events
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07/18 ------ Main Street Market
The market will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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07/25 ------ Main Street Market
The market will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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07/25 ------ Chamber of Commerce's Lemonade Day
07/28 ------ Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the John Kautzman Chamber Room.
07/31 ------ Western Area Builders Association Golf Scramble
08/01 ------ Kasmer & Aafedt Charity Golf Tournament
Shotgun start at 10 a.m. at the Links of North Dakota. Call 701-570-8148 for more information.
08/05 ------ 1 Million Cups Williston
The meeting will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The location has yet to be determined.
08/27 ------ Summer Nights on Main
The event will feature live music from 32 Below from 5-8 p.m. in Downtown Williston.
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07/25 ------
Bakken Summer Rides
Join the NDPC in exploring a few of the best tourist stops in Western North Dakota on three special Bakken rides this summer. This ride starts in Minot.
Registration
07/28 ------
NDPC Dugout Night
The North Dakota Petroleum Council will host an evening of baseball at the Bismarck Larks game. Tickets are $50
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08/01 ------ Bakken Summer Rides
Join the NDPC in exploring a few of the best tourist stops in Western North Dakota on three special Bakken rides this summer. This ride starts in Dickinson.
Registration
08/08 ------ Bakken Summer Rides
Join the NDPC in exploring a few of the best tourist stops in Western North Dakota on three special Bakken rides this summer. This float is on Lake Sakakawea.
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8/20-21 ------ Williston Basin Chapter API Golf Tournament
The social will be held Thursday at Eagle Ridge and the tournament will be held Friday at the Links of North Dakota and Eagle Ridge.
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09/15 ------ API Monthly meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton Williston.
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09/09-10 ------ DUG Eagle Ford
The conference and exhibition will be held in San Antonio, Texas.
Registration
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City of Williston, ND | Economic Development | 701-577-8110 |
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