EXPANSION
OPPORTUNITIES
NORTH DAKOTA:
Where Imagination Meets Possibility
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ntrepreneurs are welcome here. North Dakota is one of the most innovative states in the country according to Consumer Technology Association. From launching the nation’s first operational test site for Unmanned Aircraft Systems to developing cutting-edge precision farming practices, this state is committed to policies that create an environment where innovation thrives, and new enterprises can entice and retain top talent.
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government accessibility, and workforce performance, combined with North Dakota’s favorable position as one of the lowest cost states for operating a business, are driving top companies to establish operations in North Dakota.
NORTH DAKOTA: BISMARCK-MANDAN
................................................................................... On the surface the Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota, community looks to be a lot like other growing midwestern communities, but as you take a deeper look you will see a community that is truly making its mark. Let’s start with the education system in BismarckMandan. Bismarck is the largest public-school system in North Dakota and this fall increased enrollment for the 16th year in a row. Mandan not to be out done has increased enrollment 11 years in a row. Bismarck is also home to the Career Academy which is a joint career and technical education center that is shared by Bismarck Public Schools and Bismarck State College.
