August 7, 2020
WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES

Dear Williston Wire Readers

Spring Lake Park is the place to be for the 14th annual Chokecherry Festival this weekend! The festivities kick off today at 4 p.m. with a free BBQ and ice cream treats. Enjoy!
Shawn, Ann, Barb and Brenda
Ribbon Cutting held at Williston Council for the Aging
Williston Economic Development - The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Williston Council for the Aging recently. The senior center has renovated its facility located at 18 Main Street. During the past three months the center has served approximately 11,000 meals on wheels to seniors in the Williston area.
2020 Census featured at 1 Million Cups
Williston Herald - The 2020 Census and Department of Commerce’s Economic Resiliency Grant were the topics of conversation at The Chamber of Commerce’s 1 Million Cups event.
Williams County Communications and Research Analyst Officer Lindsey Harriman addressed the morning’s attendees in City Halls’ John Kautzman Chamber Room, speaking on the 2020 Census, and why completing the census is important for the state. Read More
Economic Resiliency Grants help Businesses reduce the Spread of COVID-19
News Release - The ND Department of Commerce has a new program designed to help you increase consumer confidence and attract customers back into your business by providing a Grant to offset the cost of investments that promote social distancing, improved sanitation, and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Read More
Equinor donates More than $10K in Health and Safety Supplies to Schools
News Release - Equinor, an international energy company, is donating over $10,000 in health and safety supplies to schools in McKenzie, Mountrail, and Williams counties in North Dakota. The donated supplies will help school communities to enact health and safety precautions to protect teachers, school personnel, and students from contracting and spreading COVID-19 as they restart in-person learning.  Read More
New Restaurant opens at Watford City Golf Course
McKenzie County Farmer - The Foxhole, a 6 Shooters’ LLC partnership, recently opened its doors at the Fox Hills Golf Course in Watford City. “We were told on July 10 that we’d be good to go on Monday, July 13. So we had about 48 hours to get our ducks in a row,” laughs Aaron Pelton. Read More
Watford Market helps Entrepreneurs
McKenzie County Farmer - Whether it’s homemade jams, fresh breads, locally raised meats, homegrown veggies and fruits, or even soap bars derived from Angus cows, the list of items offered up by vendors year after year is ever-changing and never-ending at the Watford Market. Read More
Meat Processing Plants in Eastern Montana receive State Grants
News Release - Gov. Steve Bullock and the Montana Department of Agriculture announced that over $7.5 million in grant funding has been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant programs. The grants are designed to aid small and medium-sized meat processors in responding to the COVID-19 crisis through the adaptation and advancement of meat processing infrastructure and capacity in Montana. The grant program received incredible interest which reflects the necessity for increased in-state meat processing capacity. Read More
Construction Update on New Long X Bridge
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway - Here are progress pictures of the 4-lane Long X Bridge project and Wildlife Crossing over the Little Missouri. Below is a status report and pictures provided by Tyler Davis of Ames Construction:
  1. All precast concrete girders have been set and the deck formwork/rebar activities are ongoing
  2. Wildlife Crossing Phase 1 is complete and Phase 2 precast concrete arches are set and ready for backfill
  3. Phase 2 permanent erosion control (seeding, hydro-mulching, turf reinforcing mat) is complete
  4. Phase 3 earthwork is underway
  5. Demolition of the existing bridge is scheduled to take place through the winter of 2020/2021
  6. Overall project completion date is July 2021
Upcoming Williston Events
08/07-08 ------ Chokecherry Festival
The two-day event will be held at Spring Lake Park! Food vendors, live entertainment, mini golf and much more!

08/08 ------ Main Street Market
The market will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston. More Information

08/11 ------ Williston Young Professionals Lunch & Learn
The meeting will be held from 12-1 p.m. at the ARC. First State Bank is the sponsor and will discuss home loans and low rate financing.

08/11 ------ Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the John Kautzman Chamber Room.

08/13 ------ Chamber Business After Hours
The networking event will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Cooks on Main.

08/15 ------ Main Street Market
The market will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston. More Information

08/15 ------ The Chamber's Boom Crawl
Tickets are $25 and include wristband, drink & food specials at participating locations, as well as shuttle from bars farther away from cluster of downtown bars. The pub crawl will run from 5 - 11 p.m.

08/22 ------ Main Street Market
The market will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston. More Information

08/25 ------ Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the John Kautzman Chamber Room.

08/29 ------ Main Street Market
The market will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston. More Information

09/02 ------ 1 Million Cups Williston
The meeting will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall.
Upcoming Energy Events
08/20-21 ------ 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. More information

08/26 ------ND Oil PAC Golf Tournament
Register to play in the tournament at the Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Medora. More Information.

09/15 ------ API Monthly meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton Williston. More information

09/09-10 ------ DUG Eagle Ford
The conference and exhibition will be held in San Antonio, Texas. Registration

10/28 ------ NDPC Annual Meeting
The time, location and format has yet to be determined.
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