Postcard from Bismarck to TIME Magazine Posted on 6/26/2009
It's tough to find a foreclosure sign in Bismarck, N.D. Banners announcing NOW HIRING are much more common. Over at the mall, the Scheels sporting-goods store is so busy on weekends that some shoppers have sworn to go only during the week.
Want to make jokes about North Dakota? Sure, the ...
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TIME Talks Up Bismarck-Mandan Posted on 6/24/2009
North Dakota continues to attract the national spotlight. TIME Magazine reporter Barbara Kiviat was in Bismarck-Mandan the week of June 14 interviewing local businessmen and women (several at the Chamber Golf Outing) about the enviable North Dakota economy.
Recent correspondence from Kiviat suggests that her article is complete and will be ...
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Chamber Receives Membership Achievement Award Posted on 6/23/2009
The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) has been awarded the Membership Achievement Award (MAA) in recognition of excellence in membership retention for 2008. This award places the Chamber in the top ten $450,000-$900,000 dues category nationwide. The Chamber's retention rate was 92 percent, compared to the national average ...
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June Economy-At-A-Glance Posted on 6/15/2009
Each month, the Bismarck-Mandan Development Association (BMDA) compiles statistics on the local economy and summarizes their findings in an at-a-glance format.
Concert Ticket Discount for Chamber Members Posted on 6/15/2009 CAP Fest '09
The City of Bismarck and Civic Arena Promotions are working together to create an end-of-summer bash, with two great concerts on two spectacular nights.
On Thursday, Sept. 3, Montgomery Gentry will be performing at the Civic Center with 32 Below opening.
Chamber Celebrates Local Business Success Posted on 6/11/2009 The stars of Bismarck-Mandan business shined during the annual Celebrate Bismarck-Mandan event today.
From 11:30 a.m. until a bit after 1:00 p.m., business members from all over the community joined Gov. John Hoeven, Marci Narum, and the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce in honoring and awarding outstanding businesses and teachers. Nearly ...
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Chamber Addresses Climate Change Legislation Posted on 6/8/2009
The Chamber is actively voicing its members concerns about the impacts of the proposed climate change legislation on consumers, businesses and industry. Chamber President Kelvin Hullet recently attended the Energy and Environment meeting in Washington D.C.
The following letter was sent to William Kovacs, vice president for the Environment, Technology ...
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Junior Achievement Creates Local Celebrities Posted on 6/8/2009
Recently the Bismarck-Mandan Junior Achievement program has been highlighted by CityScan, the North Dakota League of Cities monthly publication.
In the article, Nicole Peske talks about how this program not only teaches local youth about business and the community we live in, but also makes students aware of local officials ...
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State Fair Seeks Large Displays Posted on 6/8/2009
Organizers of the North Dakota State Fair have thrown out a net to catch any commercial vendors interested in displaying large, industrial equipment at this year's event. The state fair takes place July 24 through Aug. 1 and aims to attract more than the 239,449 guests that attended the 2008 ...
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North Dakota Keeps the Good Times Rolling Posted on 6/5/2009
According to a Wall Street Journal Article released today, "In North Dakota, the Good Times Are Still Rolling." With a sizable budget surplus, the lowest unemployment in the nation and strong commodity prices, North Dakota is a state to look to.
The article discusses the ability of North Dakota ...
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CAP Fest '09 Brings Big Names to Bismarck-Mandan Posted on 6/5/2009
Today, Civic Arena Promotions (CAP) and the City of Bismarck announced a new music festival for the Bismarck-Mandan community. CAP fest '09 is a two-day concert featuring country and classic rock bands. September 3 will feature Montgomery Gentry with special guest 32 Below and September 4 will bring Styx and ...
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