Williston Economic Development - The Williston City Commission has awarded up to $208,000 in STAR Fund incentives for five business at its meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The projects included Connect Us Therapy, Playworks Individual and Family Therapy, Dakota Convenience, Red Rock Collision Center and Red Mountain Investments. “The first quarter of 2021 was probably the biggest first quarter that I have seen in the 13 years that I’ve been with the office,” said Wenko. “And it’s not slowing down.” Read More

News Release - The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that the Events and Support Services Grant (ESSG) application window will open June 10, at 10 a.m. CST. The ESSG is designed to assist event centers and supporting businesses that continue to experience negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic such as florists, caterers, photographers and decorators. Events and Support Services Grant

KEYZ Radio - The Williston Basin International Airport is adding new flights, new destinations, and a potential new airline carrier. United Airlines will be returning to pre-COVID flight options, adding a third daily flight to Denver beginning on July 1. The flight schedule will include departures at 6:00 am, 8:00 am, and 3:00 pm and arrivals at 2:30 pm, 8:30 pm, and 12:00 am. Read More

The Ascent - As millennials move out of their 20s, they're looking to settle down. This group, ages 25 to 40, made up 37% of all home sales in 2020. Want to know where they're heading? Here's the top five cities where millennials are taking up residence.

1. Williston, North Dakota If you're a fan of the Coen brothers Fargo, you have an idea of how icy it can get in North Dakota. Read More

The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting at the American State Bank & Trust Company Innovation Academy on Friday, May 21. The celebration included tours of the building and light refreshments. The Innovation Academy, housed in the former E.J. Hagan, M.D. Indoor Pool, provides a personalized learning environment for students in grades 5-8. The school's principal, Wyndy McGinley, cut the ribbon at the ceremony.

Williston Herald - Williston is getting a new eatery offering a new take on some classic dishes. Senor Egg is currently under construction along Million Dollar Way, setting up shop in the former Quinn’s Bar and Grill. Owner David Garcia, who helped establish the Williston Brewing Company, said opening an establishment of his own has been a long time coming. Read More

Williston Economic Development - Looking to start your own business? Learn from successful small business owners at 1 Million Cups on June 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the Daily Addiction Coffee House. The owners of Integrity Auto and Diesel Repair and MVP Sport Break will share their startup stories. Join us in person or live from the 1 Million Cups Williston Facebook page.

News Release - ONE BASIN-One Way! has scheduled classes at the Midland College - Petroleum Professional Development Center in Midland, Texas the week of June 7-11, 2021. The classes are available for sign-up in ProCertX. DEADLINE TO ENROLL IS JUNE 1, 2021. These classes are for contractors going to work in the Bakken, and qualify as the OBOW Orientation requirement for work in North Dakota. Read More

News Release - The Economic Development Association of North Dakota will hold its annual summer conference June 15-17, 2021 in Bottineau. With a theme of “Summit Ahead: Economic Progress in ND,” the conference will focus on taking advantage of the upward momentum of the state’s economy while also focusing on individual community needs. Read More