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Flood Info Center Site Launches

Posted on 3/9/2010
The Bismarck Tribune recently launched the North Dakota Flood Information Center. Dubbed "A news and information community," the Web site is designed to communicate up-to-date information about the planning and preparation for potential flooding across the state.

The site, www.ndfloods.com, is set-up in a Facebook fashion to connect people to each ... read more



15 Leaders to Emerge After March 24 Event

Posted on 3/8/2010
Caps and gowns will soon become commonplace as many Bismarck-Mandan residents prepare for pending graduations. From kindergarten programs to senior pomp and circumstance, there is no shortage of graduates and thanks to a local Chamber program, there is no shortage of leaders.

Leadership Bismarck-Mandan (LBM) will graduate 15 students during a ... read more



Volunteers Sought to Help with Possible Flood Response

Posted on 3/4/2010
The North Dakota Department of Health is seeking people willing to help respond during possible spring flooding in North Dakota, according to Brenda Vossler, director of the Division of Hospital Preparedness for the North Dakota Department of Health.

The Department of Health needs both medical and nonmedical volunteers who are interested ... read more



Beware of Business Grant Scams

Posted on 3/3/2010
The Bismarck Mandan Development Association and City of Mandan Business Development Office have received reports from businesses targeted by telephone solicitors who indicate the business may qualify for thousands of dollars in grants to assist with inventory purchases, equipment leases, advertising or other economic stimulus purposes. The pitch includes request ... read more



First Ever Great Plains Regional Summit for Young Professionals

Posted on 3/3/2010
The Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network will be hosting the first ever Great Plains Young Professionals Summit June 3-5, 2010 in Bismarck. The three day event will be geared towards the professional development needs of 21 to 39 year olds.

"The Great Plains Young Professionals Summit was created to bring together young ... read more



March 9 Event Will Educate and Encourage

Posted on 2/25/2010
Mandan and Morton County residents invited to learn about a run for local government offices

The Leadership, Pride & Image Committee (LPI), of the team implementing the Mandan Tomorrow strategic plan, is conducting a candidate prep course. Intended to provide information about elected, public-service positions and to encourage candidacy, the Candidate ... read more



Encouraging Economic Snapshot

Posted on 2/24/2010
The Bismarck-Mandan Development Association (BMDA) just released their February 2010 Economy-At-A-Glance. The report gives a snapshot of the current, local economic conditions.

While the report indicates an increase in unemployment for the area, city sales tax collections are up and taxable sales and purchases are steady.

On the home front, the ... read more



Event to Connect Local Business with National Affairs

Posted on 2/23/2010
The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) will host its first National Hot Topic Luncheon on Thursday, March 11 at the Seven Seas Hotel & Waterpark in Mandan. The event was created to illustrate the connection between national news and events and the local business scene.

"There are numerous national issues that ... read more



On the Lookout

Posted on 2/23/2010
Nominees sought for the 2010 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award

The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) and the Business Education Partnership Committee (BEPC) are calling on the community to nominate an educator that influenced their life or the lives of others for the 2010 Teacher of the Year Award.

The Chamber ... read more



Gamers Get to Watch Firemen Gear Up

Posted on 2/16/2010
Saturday marked the 5th Annual JA Monopoly Tournament. The fundraiser attracted 90-plus players who had the chance to see firemen suit-up for real fire calls.

The tournament was hosted at the Mandan Fire Station on Collins Avenue in Mandan. "Most of the day's action took place on Boardwalk and Park Place, ... read more



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