Commerce News | April 4
The Williams County Commission approved a permit for Cerilon Inc. to build a natural gas processing facility. The project is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the county, with Commerce Economic Development & Finance Director Rich Garman highlighting a potential doubling of taxable valuation in Williams County. Garman's comments during public testimony emphasized the project's economic potential.
We all know stories inspire and entertain, but stories with purpose can do far more than that. Storytelling can be a powerful tool for attracting residents and visitors, growing businesses and local economies, building bridges and connecting communities. This fast-paced talk explains how stories shift thinking and impact both listeners and tellers, while sharing a range of inspiring examples of purposeful storytelling projects used for economic development, community building and placemaking. Attendees came away with practical ideas and best practices for using storytelling in their community work.
The recorded session is available for a limited time. Don't miss out, watch it now!
The North Dakota Travel Industry Conference is happening next week in Fargo! This is your opportunity to learn about the latest trends and best practices in tourism. Hear from experts on how to make your destination more accessible, attract younger travelers, and leverage new marketing tools. Network with colleagues and gain valuable insights to grow your business in the ever-changing tourism industry. Don't miss out, register today!
This week, Las Vegas hosted the 2024 eTourism Summit, a premier event connecting destination marketing professionals with industry leaders and innovative solutions. Commerce Digital Systems Manager Tricia Miller and Odney Chief Digital Officer Mike Pierce joined a panel discussion led by Nativo's Tucker Oakley.
The session, which also featured representatives from Visit Richmond and Discover Puerto Rico, tackled a crucial topic for Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs): navigating the "cookieless future" of travel marketing. With the phase-out of third-party cookies impacting targeted advertising, the discussion focused on innovative strategies for DMOs to maintain strong connections with travelers.
Rounding out North Dakota's presence at the summit was Commerce Digital Content Specialist Amy Schmidt.
In lieu of the Main Street Initiative and the ND Department of Commerce’s monthly community Chats Webinar, we are hosting a FREE Virtual Rural Data Symposium. Please join us for this 3-hour event showcasing the data that is available to all communities across the state of North Dakota to enhance community development efforts and facilitate understanding of how research and data support the futures of rural communities.
Sara Otte Coleman, Commerce Tourism and Marketing Division Director participated in a meeting of the Strategy Development Group in Medora last week. The group was created to help determine best use of State Historic Society of ND land near Medora. Dakota Strategies LLC was hired to develop a strategic site plan for the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site. The SDG toured the three Chateau sites, which was followed by a meeting where online survey results were revealed. The survey gathered input from various stakeholder groups.
North Dakota's Economic Development & Finance Director, Rich Garman, spoke at a Minot Chamber EDC meeting. He addressed how North Dakota is attracting significant interest from a diverse range of industries. He also highlighted opportunities in established sectors like energy and agriculture, while also pointing to the states potential in sustainable materials production, advanced manufacturing processes, and data-driven technologies and how this will positively affect Minot's economy.
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