DEVELOPMENT
Another special moment
HP did something new last night. I was holding my daughter on my lap, getting her ready for bedtime. She reached out with her left hand and grabbed my right ring finger. This was nothing new; she's b...
Posted on 2/20/13 at 2:19 PM
BSA Merit Badge Sparks Interest for Future
Josh (age 18) a Venture Scout with crew 123 and Eagle Scout from Troop 123 Faith Lutheran Church, Bismarck ND has always liked the water and swimming. He started at 9-months in the Water Babies swim c...
Posted on 11/16/12 at 5:20 PM
Arrested Development documentary!
Its no secret that I am a big fan of the best TV show ever cancelled, Arrested Development. So it was with great joy when I found this trailer while pursuing the Interwebs. Also on arresteddevelopment...
Posted on 10/21/12 at 6:45 PM
Supporting Sparks with Gifts
According to Search Institute, sparks are the interests that inspire, the activities that energize. Sparks are the special abilities uniquely yours to tend, to grow, to share with the world. Everyone ...
Posted on 8/9/12 at 8:00 AM
Our our small towns killing themselves?
Often I think so. Yes, I KNOW that the Northwestern part of the state is growing by leaps and bounds. That isn't all there is to North Dakota! So many of our towns lie quiet and on the brink of ex...
Posted on 5/2/12 at 7:58 PM
New Devils Lake plant to provide economic boost
Ultra Green’s planned Devils Lake wheat straw fiber processing facility will open late this year, and officials said the new plant is expected to provide an immediate boost to the regional economy. Consider that in 2013, its first full year of production, it will create 112 jobs. That total will nearly double in 2014 and grow to about 400 in 2017.By By Kevin Bonham , Forum Communications Co. , March 08, 2012
Grand Forks initiative moving to Near Southside
Grand Forks’ Near Southside Neighborhood will receive the attention of the city’s urban development efforts along with new housing. The Mayor’s Urban Neighborhoods Initiative will move its focus from the city’s Near North Neighborhood to the Near Southside this year, and Urban Development staff is just beginning to figure out how to transfer that program to a new neighborhood.By By Christopher Bjorke , Forum Communications Co. , March 06, 2012
Build a foundation for growth
North Dakota communities sitting on the edge of an expanding Bakken oil play can see trouble coming — in the form of pressure on their water and sewer systems, law enforcement, planning and zoning and other key local services. What’s a town to do?By The Bismarck Tribune , February 01, 2012
USDA Rural Development reps quiz, seek leaders’ views
By Kari Lucin , January 31, 2012
20-year ND development plan being launched
The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Gov. Jack Dalrymple are launching a 20-year development plan for the state.January 30, 2012
2 businesses expand into Minot; create 75 jobs
Two businesses are expanding into Minot. United Pulse Trading is adding a facility in the city, its third in North Dakota. And Oregon-based security company EID (ee-EYE’-dee) Passport Inc. has opened a technical support center in the city.November 15, 2011
Invest in loop? JSDC Board to decide on railroad loop
Whether to invest almost half of its funds into a railroad loop to serve Spiritwood Station, Dakota Spirit AgEnergy and prospective tenants is a $3.75 million question to be answered by the Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corp. Board in a special meeting Wednesday.November 15, 2011
N.D. Supreme Court to decide city finance cases
By By Dale Wetzel, The Associated Press , October 28, 2011
Richardton looking to develop commercial center
Development officials in Richardton want to bring a commercial center to the southwest North Dakota town.October 18, 2011
USDA Rural Development dollars help N.D., state director says
In the past year, the USDA Rural Development agency financed more than $900 million worth of infrastructure projects across North Dakota. The money included about $200,000 in federal stimulus funds. Jasper Schneider, state USDA Rural Development director, calls it a significant investment in North Dakota and he wants people to know about it.By By Dave Olson, Forum Communications Co. , August 24, 2011
Study says Minot could grow to 56,000 people
A study says Minot could be a city of 56,000 people in 15 years.June 18, 2011
Clinton: Chinese projects in Africa need vigilance
LUSAKA, Zambia — China's massive investments and business dealings in Africa have not always met international standards and steps should be taken to ensure that Chinese interests on the continent do not conflict with those of the African people or take advantage of them, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday.By By Matthew Lee, The Associated Press , June 10, 2011
Developer wants to renovate Bismarck building
A Bismarck developer is looking to renovate a five-story downtown building that has been largely unoccupied for years.April 07, 2011
NDAREC gets $225,000 grant from USDA Rural Development
At the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives annual board meeting today, USDA Rural Development State Director Jasper Schneider awarded the association with a $225,000 grant.October 07, 2010
Land sales boost Grand Forks development funds
A Grand Forks city report says the city has more money next year for community development projects such as housing assistance because of the sale of some city land and buildings.September 14, 2010
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