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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

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

The United Nations World Tourism Organization defines cultural tourism as “ … an activity in which the visitor’s essential motivation is to learn, discover, experience, and consume the tangible and intangible cultural attractions and products in a tourism destination. These attractions/products … encompasses … the living cultures with their lifestyles,...Continue Reading

Holiday shopping is in full swing, and Beulah CVB reminds you that your choices have a direct and powerful impact right here at home. Did you know that when you shop locally, you secure jobs and strengthen the economy of our city?“Shop Local” is not just a catch-phrase; it’s a...Continue Reading

Robots repairing femurs. AI being wielded to find cancer treatments. These are just a few areas of research that will be supported by the new Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) recently announced at Rowan University in New Jersey.“Maybe one day down the road, we will have the Silicon Valley of medtech...Continue Reading

The FTZ Ports Directory includes the Ports & Free Trade Zones Resource Guide. The Ports & Free Trade Zones Resource Guide is a resource guide that presents contact and Web information for ports and free trade zones worldwide. Filter by Country.All countries and 324 entries can be found here from Site...Continue Reading

Every year in this space, Site Selection looks to rank U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) and the states whose FTZs carry (often literally) the most economic heft.This year isn’t like every year.At the time of this writing, the U.S. federal government has yet to release its regularly scheduled annual FTZ data,...Continue Reading

Foreign dollars invested in the United States increased by $332.1 billion to $5.71 trillion at the end of 2024, with the manufacturing sector seeing the highest increases and retaining the largest sector of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country. This year has also seen a yo-yo effect when it...Continue Reading

Anyone planning to make a location decision in the coming years should be paying attention to Opportunity Zones, the federal capital gains tax incentive designed to drive productive investment into low-income areas across the country.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made Opportunity Zones (OZs) a permanent feature of the...Continue Reading

September 22nd marked the official start of autumn, bringing with it pumpkin spice lattes, crisp temperatures, and the bountiful harvest season. From seeds planted months ago, fields across the state are now bursting with life.As a predominantly agricultural state, North Dakota plays a vital role in not only feeding the...Continue Reading

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $15 million in Destination Development Grants to 23 projects across the state. These investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic growth in communities large and small.The 2025 grant cycle was like a statewide road trip with 106...Continue Reading

The North Dakota Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has awarded $3,086,795.86 to five communities across the state to support vital infrastructure, public safety and accessibility projects. The program received more than $10 million in funding requests for fiscal year 2025. Awards were made using a combination of FY2025 funds and resources from previous years, including fiscal...Continue Reading

More than 100 workforce leaders from across North Dakota gathered today at the Bismarck State College Advanced Technology Center for the inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit, a first-of-its-kind event convened by the North Dakota Department of Commerce and hosted by Gov. Kelly Armstrong.The summit marked a pivotal moment in the state’s...Continue Reading

The skilled trades are becoming increasingly multigenerational, challenging traditional learning and development opportunities for leaders across the industry. In the first quarter of 2024, Gen Z made up 18 percent of the U.S. workforce, but 18- to 25-year-olds made up nearly 25 percent of all 2024 new hires in skilled...Continue Reading

The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced the opening of the 2025 Tribal Tourism Grants, with $100,000 in funding available to support tourism initiatives led by tribal nations across the state.Beginning Oct. 1, eligible tribal governments may apply for grants of up to $20,000 to promote and enhance tourism...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2025Amanda Hoffer Appointed to Beulah Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of DirectorsBeulah, ND – The Beulah Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Hoffer to its Board of Directors.Hoffer brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance, project development, and community engagement...Continue Reading

Ending National Shooting Sports Month, moving into crisp autumn Mercer County air, a new sense of excitement takes over. The 2025-2026 hunting season is here, offering hunters acres of vast fields and prairies where they can prey upon squirrels to big deer, and so much in between. Though the hunting...Continue Reading

When the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) initiative was enacted in July 2025, it marked a fundamental shift in U.S. conservation policy, one designed to marry environmental stewardship with economic vitality. For businesses operating in energy, agriculture, outdoor recreation, tourism, and infrastructure development, understanding MABA’s objectives, implications, and opportunities is...Continue Reading

Power drives site location. With the surge in hyperscalers across nearly every industry, energy demands have continued to increase, and alternative solutions have become increasingly attractive. There is heightened demand for cleaner energy options, and the nuclear energy industry is seeing renewed attention. There are a number of intriguing projects...Continue Reading

In Beulah, education is a year-round priority, and summer’s end brings the promise of a new academic year committed to shining brighter than the previous year. Beulah School District #27 (BSD#27) stands proudly as a public school district encompassing Beulah Elementary, Beulah Middle, and Beulah High. For the 2024-2025 school...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBeulah Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Office Relocation and Operational UpdateBeulah, ND — June 13, 2025 — The Beulah Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the relocation of its office to a new space in the Graystone Building, located at 113 Central Ave S, Beulah,...Continue Reading