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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
Wow! What a week it has been for us! We sponsored the Babe Ruth World Series and Drone Show on August 14th. Great games! Great Drone Show! In case you missed it - click on the link below for the sped up version of the Firefly Drone Show.
We hope to see you Saturday at the Williston Air Show and the championship game of the BRWS!
The summer just keeps getting hotter in Williston!
Ann, Barb, Brenda, and Shawn
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Drone Show entertains Thousands
Williston Hera ld - It's a bird... it's a plane... no, its 200 drones set to music! If you were outside Sunday evening when the sun went down, you might have seen the city's first-ever drone light show entertaining and lighting up the town to end a fun-filled weekend after the first eight games of the Babe Ruth 2022 World Series. A partnership between Williston's Economic Development, the STAR fund, TrainND Northwest, Williston CVB, Cardon Global, Dunlevy Drones, and Firefly Drone Show made the show happen without a hitch. Read More
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Williston, Williams County seek to renew
Public Safety Sales Tax
Williston Herald - The 1% public safety sales tax measure will be on November’s ballots in Williams County after board approval at Tuesday’s commission board meeting for its renewal. Lindsey Harriman, Communications and Research Analyst for Williams County, presented two separate motions, one to approve putting the measure on the ballot and the second motion to approve specific ballot language. Read More
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Askim named Williams County Administrator
News Release - Helen Askim has been named Williams County’s first County Administrator. Askim’s role as the Director of HR, GIS, and Communications has evolved over the past decade, increasing in responsibility and scope, leading Williams County Commissioners to re-title her as County Administrator. Commissioners made their decision on Tuesday, August 16. Read More
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Hoeven meets with Williston Leaders
News Release - Senator John Hoeven held a roundtable discussion with the Williston Chamber of Commerce today and outlined his efforts to combat inflation. The senator stressed that the Democrats’ $740 billion spending bill and the Biden administration’s burdensome regulatory approach delay and increase costs for energy development, which leads to higher prices and rising inflation throughout the economy. Read More
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NDDOT announces New Safety Corridor
on US Highway 85
NDDOT/Williston Herald - The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) through Vision Zero has begun its newest Highway Safety Corridor project on U.S. Highway 85 from Belfield to Watford City. The project is designed to include enhanced safety features and an increase in law enforcement to remind drivers they are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and posted speed limits. “Safety Corridors are a tool that combines engineering, enforcement and education to help us reach the goal of zero fatalities on North Dakota roads,” said NDDOT Director Bill Panos. Read More
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XWA Airshow August 20 in Williston
KEYZ News Radio - Ready to launch! The 2nd Annual Williston Airshow returns Saturday, August 20th and right behind it, Sun Country Airlines resumes nonstop flights to Las Vegas in early September. Preparations are currently underway for the 2nd Annual Williston Airshow, and XWA Airport Director Anthony Dudas couldn't be more thrilled. Read More
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Williston Economic Development to release
Midwest Future Forum August 25
News Release - Williston, ND - Williston Economic Development (WED) will launch its third Midwest Future Forum (MFF) on Thursday, August 25th. The three-person panel will be hosted by WED Executive Director Shawn Wenko. The MFF will be viewable via Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube next week. Read More
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Free Placemaking Master Class
August 24-25 in Bismarck
News Release - The North Dakota Department of Commerce in collaboration with AARP will be hosting a free master class on community placemaking both in-person at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum in Bismarck, and virtually on Aug. 24 from 6-8 p.m. Read More
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Leadership Williston Project highlights
Movie History with Mural
KEYZ Radio - The idea for a mural, specifically in the downtown area, began with 2022 Leadership Williston participant (now Director of Public Relations and Marketing for the Williston Parks and Recreation District) Devyn Cox. "For my project, I specifically had an idea of wanting it to be downtown because of how much I think it's a real defining character; it's the heart of the community," said Cox. Read More
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Upcoming Williston Events |
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Babe Ruth World Series
The 14-year-old Babe Ruth World Series will wrap up this weekend at Aafedt Stadium. More information
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Fly-ND Summerfest
Summerfest 2022, called Pigeons and Eagles, will be include a sporting clay shoot, golf outing, networking and meetings. Pilots are encouraged to bring a tent and fly-in the night before and camp under the wing of their airplane. Read More
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Williston Airshow
T he second annual airshow will be held at the Williston Basin International Airport. Gates will open at 8 a.m. with the air show beginning at 11 a.m. More Information
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City Commission
The Williston City Commission meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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Coffee & Conversation
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee & Conversation at 8:30 a.m. at Caffeinated. The guest speaker will be Paul Lankford, Manager of Job Service North Dakota’s Williston Workforce Center. Network and share updates about your business, organization, or upcoming events; all the while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast.
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1 Million Cups Williston
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Young Bucks Coffee and Eatery. Join the meeting in person or via Facebook Live at @1MCWST. |
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City Commission
The Williston City Commission meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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WED/SBDC 2022 Awards Banquet
Williston Economic Development and the Small Business Development Center will recognize the achievements of entrepreneurs at their annual awards banquet at the Old Armory. Visit willistondevelopment.com for ticket information. |
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Williston Basin Chapter API Monthly Meeting
The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton.
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NDPC Annual Meeting
The North Dakota Petroleum Council will host its annual meeting at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City.
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