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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
Calling all nonprofits! Williston Economic Development is now accepting applications for the 2024 Community Enhancement Grant program. To learn more about the program click here.
Ann, Barb, Brenda, and Shawn
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City of Williston, Chamber, Downtowners, release New Livability Williston Magazine | News Release - Livability Williston, ND, is an annual print magazine and digital content marketing program dedicated to fostering business investment, talent recruitment, and relocation to our city. Designed to captivate entrepreneurs, site selectors, executives, and other talented individuals and families, our initiative showcases the outstanding quality of life that Williston has to offer. Livability Williston, ND, is the primary quality-of-life marketing program brought to our community in collaboration with Williston Economic Development, the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and the Williston Downtowners Association. We have partnered with Livability Media to produce a top-quality print magazine, an engaging digital magazine, and informational content featured on Livability.com. Through these channels, we aim to showcase our favorable business climate, abundant attractions and enviable quality of place. | |
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Williston City Commission approves $137,500 in STAR
Fund Grants for Seven Projects
| Williston Economic Development -The Williston City Commission has approved up to $137,500 from the Williston STAR Fund to assist seven projects. The grants were approved at the Williston City Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 26th. A real estate holding company received up to $60,000 from the C4 Façade Incentive program to update the exteriors of three downtown Williston buildings. Cooper Capital LLC has purchased the buildings at 112, 114, and 116 Main Street. | |
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Applications for Community Enhancement Grants due December 15th | Williston Economic Developoment - The Williston City Commission has announced that the Williston STAR Fund is now accepting applications for the 2024 Community Enhancement (CE) grant program. The commission approved up to $50,000 for requests at its meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The CE program offers financial assistance for eligible nonprofit projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in the Williston trade region. | |
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IEDC visits Williston Economic Development | Three individuals from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) visited Williston Economic Development this week to provide consultative advice on the structure of the organization and its strategic plan. The IEDC met with local and regional officials including educators, business owners, developers, health care officials, lenders, elected officials, and other community stakeholders to gain an understanding of the community’s strengths and opportunities. The group's recommendations will be considered for current and future economic development strategies in Williston. | |
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West Region Economic Development seeks Applications for Board |
Western Region Economic Development is seeking candidates interested in serving on the board of directors. There is 1 seat that will become available in the month of October. Candidates from the building, real estate, and manufacturing industries and businesses at large are being sought for this vacancy. WRED is a non-profit organization funded through valued memberships, grants, sponsorships, and STAR Fund dollars. The board of directors is comprised of economic development representatives from Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail and Williams Counties as well as business leaders from western North Dakota.
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Basin Electric breaks ground on Largest Single-site Electric Generation Project built in 40 Years near Williston | News Release - Nearly 100 cooperative members, employees, community members, and dignitaries gathered Sept. 11 to break ground on Basin Electric’s largest single-site electric generation project to be built in North Dakota in 40 years. As a commitment to the delivery of reliable and affordable electricity, Basin Electric is building about 580 megawatts (MW) of natural gas generation near the existing Pioneer Generation Station northwest of Williston, N.D. The project is referred to as Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV. | |
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09/30
Main Street Market
This is the FINAL Main Street Market of 2023. Vendors will be there with homemade and homegrown goods and foods from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Hedderich's Lot.
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09/30
Clean Williston
Volunteers can join the cleanup at Williston Public Works from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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10/04
1 Million Cups Williston
Learn about starting a business from two entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Young Bucks Coffee & Eatery. The community is welcome to attend!
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10/10
Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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10/26-27
Women in Leadership Expo
The WiL Expo inspires all women, no matter their stage of life and career. The 2023 conference will focus on the significance of personal branding - from how to present yourself to how to speak confidently.
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10/03
Williston Basin Chapter API General Monthly Meeting
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11/17
Williston API Holiday Social
Come join us for an evening of food, drinks, camaraderie, and entertainment. More Information
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12/05
Williston API December Meeting
The social hour will be held at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the program at 7 p.m. at a location TBD. The program will feature former Lt. Governor Brent Sanford discussing Bakken GROW.
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05/13-16, 2024
Williston Basin Petroleum Conference
SAVE THE DATE - The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference will return to Bismarck in 2024. The WBPC is the largest Bakken conference and expo in the world, featuring more than 60 speakers, more than 250 vendor booths, and more than 2,500 attendees.
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