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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Granville “Beaver” Brinkman Economic Development & Operations Director City of Beulah Phone: (701) 880-2625 Email: granville@cityofbeulah.comBeulah, North Dakota Earns Prestigious IEDC 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Award — Silver WinnerBeulah, North Dakota – September 4, 2025. The City of Beulah is proud to announce that its project, “Strategic Plan: Enabling a Thriving Community With...Continue Reading

Beulah is blooming into summer, and there is always something to do. The Beulah Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has everything you need to know to keep the good times rolling in the sun this summer.What are some fun summer activities in Beulah, ND?Beulah, ND, blooms to life in the summer...Continue Reading

This week’s Infrastructure & Incentives Update from Business Facilities for site selection decision-makers features the latest from Florida, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Alberta.At Florida’s Port Tampa Bay, Expanded Cemex Aggregate Terminal OpensOn May 28, Cemex US and Port Tampa Bay marked the opening of the expanded Cemex Aggregate Terminal at Port...Continue Reading

Beulah water park officials are expecting to have the facility open by mid-June now that the majority of the leaks are repaired.As many as seven major leaks were discovered during an investigation of the city of Beulah’s water park facility and repairs were done earlier this month by Associated Pools...Continue Reading

North Dakota’s latest Tourism economic impact report, prepared by Tourism Economics, shows the state’s visitor economy dipped in 2025 amid a significant decline in Canadian travel. While overall visitation and spending saw decreases compared with 2024, the findings highlight the continued strength of the domestic travel market, and independent data...Continue Reading

Gov. Kelly Armstrong today applauded President Donald Trump’s announcement of his plan to address the nation’s energy emergency with funding under the Defense Production Act, including up to $425 million for the U.S. Department of Energy for 12 projects selected to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal fleet and up to...Continue Reading

MSolar Manufacturing, a Virginia-based solar panel startup, will invest $23.775 million to establish a new vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Shenandoah County. The project will create 150 new jobs in Mount Jackson and support the growing demand for domestic solar panel production in the United States.The company will operate...Continue Reading

The Site Selectors Guild is pleased to announce its 2nd European Conference will be held in Riga, Latvia on 29 October 2026 at the Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel. This dynamic, strategically located capital, renowned as a gateway for Northern European trade and investment, will serve as the...Continue Reading

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to better support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants, improve customer service, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining strong food safety protections for consumers...Continue Reading

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Dakota State Director Lorraine Polak today announced that Lakota Funds has signed loan closing documents to become the state’s third home loan lender in South Dakota under the Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans program. This $764,000 investment will provide working capital to...Continue Reading

Manufacturers  who are operating continuous, high-load facilities in today’s market know energy reliability and resilience are critical. When it comes to site selection, these companies seek communities and sites that have the capability to deliver on evolving energy demands, now and in the future. In this Business Facilities Podcast,  hear...Continue Reading

North Dakota’s presence at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 reached new heights through the success of the “North Dakota Row,” a collaborative exhibit showcasing the state’s advancing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), autonomous technologies and aerospace sectors. The exhibit featured nine North Dakota companies, with about 15 companies represented throughout the event.The global...Continue Reading

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, unveiled The Great American Cotton Plan (PDF, 2.7 MB). This plan received widespread support across the country.Here is what they are saying:AdministrationAdministrator Kelly Loeffler – “Proud to stand with Secretary Rollins, Representative Ciscomani, and our incredible American farmers in Arizona to...Continue Reading

Northern Plains traditions, unforgettable road trips and iconic summer events define the season across North DakotaIn North Dakota, summer arrives with rodeo grand entries, county fair lights, outdoor concerts and long stretches of open highway connecting small towns and dramatic landscapes. Across the state, travelers can experience live horse racing...Continue Reading

The 2026 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism is now open, inviting North Dakotans to share the beauty, character and inspiration found across the state. A partnership of the Office of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, AAA, North Dakota Tourism and the North Dakota Council on the Arts, the...Continue Reading

There is a moment in almost every economic development project that nobody wants to talk about: the moment when the celebration fades and reality sets in. The announcement has been made, the community is excited, and then something surfaces — a $250,000 tap fee, a privilege tax buried in a...Continue Reading

Based on a points system driven by corporate facility investment and affiliated job creation, Site Selection presents the Top Deals of 2025 in North America and Top 20 from everywhere else in the world in ranked order by total points earned. Multibillion-dollar projects in electronics, data, energy, steel, and advanced...Continue Reading

They say, “Home is where the heart is,” and there is a special dynamic in knowing that your home is wherever you choose to park it any day of the week. RVing has advanced from an upgraded camping vacation to a popular lifestyle for digital nomads, dedicated minimalists, and off-gridder...Continue Reading

Across North Dakota, women-owned businesses are shaping the economic future of our communities. Across the North Dakota prairie, women are launching and scaling small businesses that enrich local economies and strengthen the workforce. Yet despite their contributions, our data tells us women entrepreneurs continue to face systemic challenges, most notably...Continue Reading

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has launched the Source Louisiana Accelerator Program, a new initiative designed to help in-state businesses strengthen operations, meet procurement standards and position themselves to compete for supplier opportunities tied to major projects across Louisiana.The six-month accelerator program builds on the momentum of Source Louisiana, the state’s...Continue Reading

You are manually doing work that other founders automated last week. Formatting documents, analyzing ad spend, building content from scratch, sending the same emails to clients. Every hour spent on that is an hour you could spend on growth, on strategy, on the decisions that actually move your business forward...Continue Reading

North Dakota has achieved a historic economic development milestone, earning its first Governor’s Cup from Site Selection Magazine for having the most qualifying new and expanded corporate facilities per capita in 2025. The award highlights the state’s growing success in attracting private sector investment and building long-term economic momentum.North Dakota...Continue Reading

Since 1987, the United States has designated March as Women’s History Month to honor the often-overlooked contributions of women who shaped our nation. In Beulah, such history is woven into the very fabric of our streets, businesses, and community spirit.As we celebrate the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day on...Continue Reading