Other Resources

Dunn County Job Development Organization

The job development authority shall use its financial and other resources to encourage and assist in the development of employment and promotion of tourism within the county or counties.

Jobs Development Authority – Dunn County, ND (dunncountynd.org)

(701) 573-6092

 

Adams County Development Corporation

Committed to supporting business, workforce, & community development in Adams County.

Local Organizations | Hettinger, North Dakota (hettingernd.com)

701-567-2531

 

Hettinger Chamber of Commerce

Committed to engaging community business & promoting events that attract people to Hettinger.

Local Organizations | Hettinger, North Dakota (hettingernd.com)

701-567-2531

 

Medora Chamber of Commerce

Medora Chamber of Commerce’s goal is to promote a prosperous and positive environment for all businesses and attractions in and around North Dakota’s #1 tourist location.

Home – Medora Chamber of Commerce

701-690-5639

 

Bowman Chamber of Commerce

Our mission is to actively facilitate the development and promotion of an economic climate encouraging business creation and expansion; initiate cooperation and communication in our community while enhancing the quality of life in the City of Bowman and the surrounding areas.

Chamber – Bowman North Dakota (bowmannd.com)

701-523-5880

 

Bowman County Development Corporation

Bowman County Development Corporation is dedicated to the growth and preservation of Bowman County and it’s cities. We are here to provide assistance in starting, expanding or relocating your business, and finding low-cost capital to do so.

Economic Development – Bowman North Dakota (bowmannd.com)

701-523-5880

 

Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

The Beach Area Chamber of Commerce serves the communities of Beach, Golva and Sentinel Butte, North Dakota. It offers a variety of sponsored events and networking opportunities to help your business succeed. Members share resources, make valuable contacts and reach out to new customers, fellow business people and markets through the Chamber.

Chamber of Commerce | Beach, ND (beachnd.com)

701-300-0256

 

Hettinger County JDA

Job Development Authorities were authorized by the North Dakota Legislature, and North Dakota Century Code defines the Authorities’ duties, as “..to encourage and assist in the development of employment and promotion of tourism within the county”

Hettinger County North Dakota (hettingercountynd.com)

701-824-4205

 

Stark County Development

To promote economic development, innovation and entrepreneurship making Southwest North Dakota a great place to live, work, and grow.

Stark Development Corporation – Stark County North Dakota

701-225-5997

 

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce will provide leadership to promote a progressive business environment.

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce (dickinsonchamber.org)

701-225-5115

 

TAT Business Development

To provide opportunities for enrolled members of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation to venture into private enterprises that will enhance and promote the economic development by owning their business through tribal business lending.

Business Development — MHA Nation

701-627-6613

 

North Dakota Job Service

Job Service North Dakota provides workforce and unemployment services across the state in our nine Workforce Centers and at our Central location in Bismarck. We offer a variety of services for both job seekers and employers.

Home | Job Service North Dakota (jobsnd.com)

701-328-2825

 

NDSU Extension

NDSU Extension empowers North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities through science-based education. You’ll find us at work in your county, at Research Extension Centers and at the main campus of North Dakota State University.

Extension | NDSU Agriculture

 

Dakota Western Bank

DWB employees provide a positive banking experience for our valued customers.

Welcome to Dakota Western Bank (dwb.bank)

888-523-5616

 

Dacotah Bank

Dacotah Bank is uniquely nimble as a state-chartered bank and locally impactful through Give Where We Live. Dacotah Bank provides banking, insurance, mortgage, and trust and wealth management services to customers who enjoy existing financial relationships with us.

Dacotah Bank

800-881-5611

 

First International Bank and Trust

To be nationally recognized as a community bank whose innovation and drive for excellence is propelled by the best financial experts with a heart.

Personal Banking Services | First International Bank & Trust (fibt.com)

800-359-8092

 

Bravera Bank

An employee- and director-owned company of advisors who help build the financial strength, stability and growth of every community to which we belong. We’re driven to serve you, coming together to forge new paths to help you achieve your business and personal goals.

Bravera | ND & MT Banking, Insurance & Wealth Management

1-877-483-6811

 

Choice Bank

Choice is more than just a bank. As a People First organization, we provide a wide array of innovative financial solutions to make banking and managing finances easily accessible from anywhere. Our People First approach to financial services starts with your best interests in mind. We work alongside you to achieve your goals and celebrate your growth as an individual or business. Your success is our success.

Consumer Banking & Business Banking | Choice Bank (bankwithchoice.com)

888-894-1357

 

Bank of North Dakota

To deliver quality, sound financial services that promote agriculture, commerce, and industry in North Dakota.

Home – Bank of North Dakota (nd.gov)

701-328-5600

 

Dakota Business Lending

Dakota Business lending strives to build lasting relationships and drive economic growth by being the premier small business resource in out footprint.

Dakota Business Lending | Business Loans in ND, MT, and MN

701-293-8892

 

North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperative

State wide’s vision is an indispensable network of member cooperatives that enriches the lives of their customers and the communities in which they live.

Home | NDAREC

701663-6501

 

USDA Rural Development – North Dakota

USDA Rural Development supports rural prosperity in North Dakota by investing in modern infrastructure such as high-speed internet and water and waste treatment systems. We help eligible rural North Dakotans buy or rent affordable housing, and we can partner with you to build or improve essential community facilities such as hospitals, libraries, and schools. We boost rural economic development by funding technical assistance for small business owners and entrepreneurs, helping them design robust business plans, find new markets, and promote their goods and services. We also help eligible businesses and manufacturers expand or improve, and we support energy programs that finance renewable systems for agriculture and industry. Because so many of our employees live and work in the very communities we serve, the USDA Rural Development mission is personal to us. It’s this commitment to our neighbors that sets us apart.

North Dakota | Rural Development (usda.gov)

701-530-2037

 

North Dakota Development Fund

The North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) provides “flexible gap financing” through loans and equity investments not available from most conventional lenders for the purpose of economic development. Funds are available to new and expanding North Dakota primary sector businesses.

Development Fund

701-328-4563

 

Native American Development Center

To provide affordable lending services and financial education to Native Americans throughout North Dakota, on or off tribal lands.

Non-profit | Native American Development Center | North Dakota (ndnativecenter.org)

701-595-5181

 

Community Services – ND Department of Commerce

Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation.

Community Services (nd.gov)

701-328-5300

 

Economic Development and Finance – ND Department of Commerce

ED&F is charged with coordinating the state’s economic development resources to attract, retain, and expand wealth.

Economic Development & Finance (nd.gov)

701-328-5300

 

ND Mainstreet Initiative

Vibrant community centers are a fundamental element of workforce development.  North Dakota’s Main Street initiative provides community leaders with direct access to tools and resources to capitalize on their community’s strengths and make sound planning decisions.  These efforts help create vibrant communities that attract and retain the 21st-century skilled workforce North Dakota needs to compete and succeed in a global economy.

Main Street North Dakota (nd.gov)

701-328-5300

 

Brosz Engineering

since 1982, Brosz Engineering strives to build a strong reputation for developing quality yet economical civil engineering and surveying solutions for our diverse clientele base. As a general consulting engineering practice, Brosz provides services for municipal, county, state, federal, and tribal governments. The firm also serves airport boards, oil and energy clients, rural water districts, and private developers. Planning and engineering projects for private sector clients include commercial, industrial, mixed- use, and residential developments.

Brosz Engineering | Civil Engineering and Surveying across the Dakotas

701-523-3340

 

ND Council of the Arts

North Dakota Council on the Arts strengthens the creative capacity of North Dakota for all who live and visit here, honoring our cultural traditions, empowering excellence and innovation,
inspiring arts and culture opportunities for all.

NDCA Home | Council on the Arts, North Dakota

701-328-7590

 

ND Tourism Division

North Dakota Tourism | Official North Dakota Travel & Tourism Guide (ndtourism.com)

1-800-HELLOND

 

 

National Governors Association – Rural Arts Initiative

Rural America has a robust cultural history that has enriched the nation and its people.  Rural America is also beset with social and economic challenges.  Population migration and persistent poverty are contributing to a widening urban-rural divide in many states.  By using the creative sector governors have a viable approach for strengthening economic opportunities and vibrancy into rural communities.

Rural Arts – National Governors Association (nga.org)

202-624-5300

 

North Dakota Small Business Development Centers

We use our expertise to help you make your business successful. Our professional business advisors have years of experience and know what it takes to start a business and operate it successfully in our state.

North Dakota Small Business Development Centers | University of North Dakota (ndsbdc.org)

701-777-3700

 

North Dakota Women’s Business Center

Amplify the economic voice of women business owners through advocacy and access to critical resources.

ND Women’s Business Center (ndwbc.com)

701-223-0707

 

Impact Dakota

Impact Dakota’s team of experts helps solve the needs of industry and business through innovative, sustainable, cost-effective solutions. We conduct detailed needs assessments, outline potential solutions based on the results, and provide technical assistance to help you solve those problems.

Impact Dakota – Home

866-297-8250

 

Vision West

To mobilize wester North Dakota towards a resilient and prosperous quality of life for all residents.

Vision West ND

701-483-2801

 

Economic Development Association of North Dakota

promoting the creation of new wealth throughout North Dakota to develop more vibrant communities and improve quality of life.

Economic Development Association of North Dakota | Promoting the creation of new wealth throughout North Dakota (ednd.org)

701-355-4458

 

 

Veteran’s Business Outreach Center of North Dakota

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) is a one-stop-shop for service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase, or grow a business. Located nationwide, VBOCs provide training workshops, including Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot programs, as well as business development assistance such as training, advising and mentoring, and resource referrals.

Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Dakotas | University of North Dakota (und.edu)

701-738-4850

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