NORTH DAKOTA: Where

NORTH DAKOTA: Where Imagination Meets Possibility

Entrepreneurs 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. ...................................................................................

The state’s growing manufacturing, technology-based businesses, unmanned systems, agricultural and energy industries are drawing some of the most recognized companies into North Dakota and providing expansion for some of the homegrown ones. Business incentives, 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.

Speaking of Bismarck State College, this past spring they announced that they are pursuing becoming Bismarck Polytechnic College and offering Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in areas like Cybersecurity and Advanced Manufacturing. Another higher education institution in Bismarck-Mandan, the University of Mary, recently graduated their first engineering student from their new College of Engineering. This continued investment in education lends itself well for companies who are looking to fill their workforce pipeline.

Bismarck-Mandan and North Dakota boast a competitive tax structure with some of the lowest income and property taxes in the country. There are a number of local and state incentive programs that can assist businesses interested in Bismarck-Mandan as well. These include a scholarship/loan repayment program, for students in high-demand or skilled workforce, created to help keep our future workforce here. North Dakota also recently implemented an Automation Tax Credit that reduces a company’s tax liability as they implement automation into their processes. Bismarck-Mandan is also home to the Bank of North Dakota, the only state-owned bank in the country, which offers a number of financing programs including an interest buydown program to help offset costs of new or expanding companies.

Bismarck-Mandan has seen a 20% increase in population in the last decade, and with that comes the need for exceptional quality of life amenities. Bismarck-Mandan boasts over 100 miles of walking trails, multiple recreational activities on the Missouri River, as well as nearby campgrounds, hunting and fishing opportunities.

Bismarck is located at the intersection of Interstate-94 and U.S. Highway 83 which provides access to markets across the Midwest and beyond. The Bismarck Airport has seven daily flights on Delta to Minneapolis/St Paul, four daily flights on United to Denver, two on United to Chicago O’Hare, two daily flights on American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth, near daily service on Allegiant to Las Vegas, Phoenix/Mesa, and Orlando, and seasonal service to Denver on Frontier Airlines. The BismarckMandan area is serviced by two class-1 railroads, BNSF and Canadian Pacific, and has ample and inexpensive resources like water, natural gas, and power.

As you can see Bismarck-Mandan is a community that has the needs of its businesses covered. The targeted industries for Bismarck-Mandan are value-added energy, food & beverage processing, and farm & construction equipment manufacturing. So let Bismarck-Mandan help your business Make Your Mark. . X