We are getting ready for Williston Economic Development Summit and Awards Banquet on May 6-7. Check out our website for all of the latest details. We hope to see you there!
News Release - Sanford Health is excited to announce its initial community board for the new hospital and clinic to be built in Williston Square. The community board will provide planning and development oversight of Sanford’s Williston operations and become the first hospital board upon project completion. Read More
Senator Hoeven visits Williston Square,
meets with City, Sanford Leaders
News Release - Senator John Hoeven met on April 7 with Williston Mayor Howard Klug and Dr. Michael LeBeau, President and CEO of Sanford Health’s Bismarck region, and other officials to discuss the redevelopment of Williston Square, the former Sloulin Field International Airport property. Read More
Senator Hoeven meets with Energy Producers,
Northern Border Officials
News Release - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today held a roundtable discussion with local energy producers in western North Dakota to review ongoing developments in the region’s energy industry and outline his efforts to maintain America’s leadership in energy production. Read MoreHoeven meets with Northern Border Officials in Bowbells
First State Bank celebrates Ribbon Cutting
First State Bank & Trust held a ribbon cutting on April 8 to celebrate its name change. The bank, formerly known as First National Bank & Trust, launched the rebranding in 2020. Following the ribbon cutting, First State Bank hosted the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours.
Lilac Lane Boutique, loanDepot present
at 1 Million Cups Williston
Williston Herald - 1 Million Cups held their first in-person meeting at Meg-A-Latte, with featured guests Lilac Lane owner Bre Staahl and Greg Cottrell of loanDepot. The program is organized by Williston Economic Development and the Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday’s first in-person meeting of 2021 brought together many community members to hear Staahl and Cottrell’s presentations. Read More
Terry Olson Retirement Open House April 20
News Release - The Williston State College Foundation will host an open house in honor of Terry Olson’s retirement from the WSC Foundation. The open house will be held on Tuesday, April 20th, from 1:00-3:30 at the WSC Foundation office located at 721 East Highland Drive, Suite E. Read More
Books on Broadway expands Coffee Shop Hours
Williston Herald - Books on Broadway is making some changes — expanding the business and hoping to get back to in-person events. “So many people have said our coffee is so good, they wished that we’d open up early in the morning,” owner Chuck Wilder told the Williston Herald. Read More
University of Mary to offer Professional
Development Training in Tioga April 12
News Release - The University of Mary is bringing professional development and training to Tioga, ND, called “Preparing and Executing Effective Meetings” through its successful Workforce Development Program. There are two one-hour trainings offered Tuesday, April 13, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., during the combined Tioga Chamber/ EDC meeting and then 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Neset Consulting Service. This inaugural education session is sponsored by the Tioga EDC. Read More
Plaza Man writes Children's Book about
Oil and Gas Industry
KFYR-TV - The oil and gas industry plays a big role in North Dakota’s economy, but is still an industry many people don’t totally understand. A Plaza man hopes his new book can help teach people of all ages just how important energy is to our state. Read More
Upcoming Williston Events
04/10
CHI St. Alexius Health's Mammos & Mimosas
Join us from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1213 15th Ave. W. (use Door 1). Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and nonalcoholic mimosas while getting your mammogram. Call 701-774-7435 for appointments.
04/13
Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Individuals can attend via GoToMeeting or in person at 22 East Broadway. Masks are required for in-person attendance.
04/16-17
Home & Garden Show
The Western Area Builders Association will host its Home and Garden Show Friday from 2–7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at the Raymond Family Community Center. More information
04/24
Clean Williston
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Davidson Park. More information
04/27
Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Individuals can attend via GoToMeeting or in person at 22 East Broadway. Masks are required for in-person attendance.
05/01
Paddlefish Season Opener
The season runs through May 21.
05/05
1 Million Cups Williston
Learn about starting or expanding a business at 1MC Williston. The meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Ebel Building. The presenters will be from the Ebel Building and Arnie's Powersports and Cycle.
05/06
Williston Economic Development Summit
The one-day seminar will begin at 8 a.m. at Eleven Restaurant and Lounge. It will feature panel discussions on housing, UAS, Downtown Williston and much more! Registration
05/07
WED/SBDC Awards Banquet
Attend the event or watch the livestream. More details to be announced.
05/8
Band Day
More details to be announced.
05/19
Williston Public Works Outreach Day
The event is free and open to all ages from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Williston Public Works located at 1121 5th