Commerce News | Nov. 2
Commerce announced today that six recipients were awarded $20,000 to complete feasibility studies as part of the Rural Food Sustainability Grant's Component 1.
Recipients include:
- City of Milnor
- Pembina County JDA
- Enhancing and Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & Communities (DBA Strengthen ND)
- City of Butte
- Hazelton Development Corporation (HDC)
- Economic Development at City of Casselton
The Rural Food Sustainability Grant Program is dedicated to boosting food access, sustainability, and economic development in rural communities.
Deputy Director Janna Pastir and Global Talent Coordinator Paige Kuntz representing the ND Office of Legal Immigration recently traveled to Washington, DC, participating in the ONA State Network Convening and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services 2023 National Immigrant Integration & Citizenship Education Conference. They also witnessed a naturalization ceremony. On their final day, Pastir and Kuntz represented North Dakota at the Federal-State Convening on New Americans at The White House, fostering collaboration with state representatives and federal agencies. They returned with valuable insights, partnerships, and plans to enhance the Office of Legal Immigration, highlighting immigration as an opportunity for sustainable growth in North Dakota's communities and workforce.
During the Western Region Economic Development Annual Meeting, Economic Development & Finance Director Rich Garmin took the stage to deliver a keynote address that shed light on North Dakota's unique advantages in policy, primacy, and geology. In a comprehensive presentation, Garmin discussed a variety of ambitious projects poised to make a significant impact on the state's economic landscape. Of particular note was the recent award of the Heartland Hydrogen Hub, a collaborative initiative involving North Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This initiative promises to revolutionize energy sustainability, foster economic growth, and position the region as a leading force in hydrogen production and utilization. Garmin's keynote presentation not only showcased North Dakota's strengths but also instilled optimism about the promising economic prospects on the horizon for the state.
With the opening of the Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) grant, the Department of Commerce will be hosting a webinar on Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. CST. The webinar cover grant guidance and leave time for Q&A's. Please register at the link below and share this webinar with others that are interested, or have shown interest, in applying for the RWIP grant. This webinar will be recorded and put on the website for those that are unable to participate in the webinar. We will also be placing the questions that were asked during the webinar into a link on the website with the answers to those questions.
The City of Fargo and the State of North Dakota will host a national talent attraction and economic development conference this summer, June 9-12, 2024. The application to attend the summit is now live, and RoleCall will hand-select leaders from multiple states to experience North Dakota’s largest city in the coming months.
- Early bird admission pricing ($550/person) is now available through Feb. 29.
- Regular admission pricing ($775/person) will be available March 1- May 10.
- Last-minute” admission pricing ($850/person) will be available May 11-31.
Commerce Legacy Investment for Technology Loan Fund (LIFT) Committee awarded $532,600 in October, with recipients including:
- Trimxys, LLC in Fargo, receiving $282,600 for their lawn mower attachment.
- ThermaSolutions Sterilization, LLC, awarded $250,000 for their sterilization plant.
The LIFT program supports North Dakota companies in various innovative sectors, promoting economic diversification as identified by the LIFT committee.
The National Park Service is extending the comment period on the Environmental Assessment on the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Livestock Plan through Nov. 24, 2023.
Please submit comments online through the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/LP. The comment period will be open for an additional 30-days and all comments must be submitted by Nov. 24, 2023. Comments may also be mailed to the following address and be post-marked by Nov. 24, 2023.
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