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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...
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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...
Ports & Free Trade Zones Resource Guide
Nov 30 2025The 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...
PORTS & FREE TRADE ZONES: WEIGHT of the WORLD
Nov 30 2025Every 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Five North Dakota communities awarded more than $3 million through Community Development Block Grant program
Oct 15 2025The 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...
North Dakota Awards $15 Million in Destination Development Grants to Boost Tourism and Community Growth
Oct 15 2025The 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...
North Dakota Hosts Inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit to Advance Statewide Workforce Strategy
Oct 2 2025More 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...
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...
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...
JLL recently launched an Advanced Manufacturing group to meet the moment, and Area Development spoke with group leaders Greg Matter, Vice Chair Industrials, and Meaghan Elwell, Division President of Global Industrials, to get their real estate playbook for the new era. This conversation has been edited for space and style.Why...
Georgia is back on top — again. For the 12th consecutive year, the state has claimed the No. 1 overall ranking in Area Development’s annual Top States for Doing Business survey. While Georgia’s consistency speaks volumes, the real story in 2025 is just how competitive the field has become beneath...
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...
Beulah, ND: A Hunter’s Haven & Skier’s Sanctuary
Sep 16 2025Ending 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...
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the 2025 Autonomous Agriculture Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity offering up to $7.5 million to support transformative projects that advance autonomous agriculture in the state.The program is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation agricultural technologies, infrastructure and workforce...
Assertiveness, dominance, competition, risk-taking: these are the hallmarks of traditional leadership models, and they’re overwhelmingly associated with men. From corporate boardrooms to political offices, the archetype of a “strong” leader has been built around commanding voices, hardliner decisions, and lone-wolf thinking.This framing isn’t just outdated: it’s dangerous.The traits we’ve long...
As someone who regularly speaks with CEOs about their industries, paths and philosophies, my conversation with Jon Yaged, CEO of Macmillan, stood out. It wasn't just about books or publishing — it was about values, culture and the role of business leaders in a time of social friction.What surprised me...
USDA Expands Efforts to Strengthen Rural Food Animal Veterinary Workforce and Protect America’s Food Supply
Aug 28 2025U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a commitment to new actions (PDF, 1.2 MB) to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and recruit new veterinarians to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their role to protect American ranchers, animals, and...
High-Tech Horizons
Aug 27 2025How AI and Remote Work Are Redefining Talent and Spaces in 2025Digital nomads—remote workers who blend professional productivity with geographic freedom—have emerged as the clearest sign that the post-COVID workplace will never return to its old form. What was once a fringe lifestyle for freelancers is now a dominant trend...
Home Base For Companies
Aug 27 2025So far in 2025, the U.S. corporate headquarters landscape has entered a dynamic new era—creating new opportunities for businesses across a range of industries. After a quiet period in 2023, headquarters relocations skyrocketed in 2024 with around 100 major moves announced across the U.S. This resurgence reflects shifting priorities among...
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has opened the application portal for the Global Talent Office Grant Program. This initiative supports employers and communities across North Dakota in recruiting, retaining and integrating New Americans and legal immigrants into the state’s workforce and communities.The program offers grants to eligible businesses and...
