North Dakota Department of Commerce Press Releases

• Published on May 28, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Child care supports ND Smart Restart; North Dakota extends child care emergency operating grants and modifies child care guidance

  BISMARCK, N.D. – Restarting parts of North Dakota’s economy includes ensuring that working parents have access to licensed, quality child care that supports amazing early childhood experiences while protecting the health of children, families and child …

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• Published on May 21, 2020 - 20:47 GMT

  Workforce Coordination Center has COVID-related job openings statewide

  BISMARCK, N.D. - The Workforce Coordination Center (WCC) is looking for individuals who want to help the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. This week, the WCC is highlighting a number of job openings at the North Dakota Department of Health. These …

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• Published on May 21, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Workforce Coordination Center has COVID-related job openings statewide

  BISMARCK, N.D. - The Workforce Coordination Center (WCC) is looking for individuals who want to help the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. This week, the WCC is highlighting a number of job openings at the North Dakota Department of Health. These …

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• Published on May 20, 2020 - 21:10 GMT

  Follow your curiosity, not the crowds this Memorial Day weekend

  Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, so make it your official kickoff to outdoor adventures and explore North Dakota.    With so many ways to enjoy the health and safety aspects of the great outdoors, you don’t have to go far to find  …

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• Published on May 20, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Follow your curiosity, not the crowds this Memorial Day weekend

  Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, so make it your official kickoff to outdoor adventures and explore North Dakota.    With so many ways to enjoy the health and safety aspects of the great outdoors, you don’t have to go far to find  …

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• Published on May 15, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Commerce encourages immediate response from rural North Dakotans, as delivery of the census packets in rural communities resumes

  BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce encourages rural residents to immediately respond to the Census 2020 survey as delivery of material packets resumes for the remaining rural residences in the state.    “This is an opportunity for the …

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• Published on May 13, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  In meeting with President Trump, Burgum highlights state-federal partnerships, continued testing support

  In meeting with President Trump, Burgum highlights state-federal partnerships, continued testing support Post Date: May 13 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Doug Burgum met with President Donald Trump today at the White House, highlighting the benefits of state …

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• Published on May 8, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Innovate ND opens enrollment, resumes program for current participants

  BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the Innovate North Dakota program is again accepting new enrollments and resuming the program’s offerings with current participants. Commerce announced in March that the Innovate …

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• Published on May 7, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  2020 Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism kicks off

  Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Tourism Division, in partnership with AAA of North Dakota and North Dakota Council on the Arts, are launching the 2020 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism. The contest celebrates the talents of …

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• Published on May 6, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  LIFT program now open, committee to meet in May

  BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the Innovation Technology Loan Fund (LIFT) Committee is again accepting applications for the LIFT program.   The LIFT Committee will meet on May 13 to review existing and new …

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• Published on May 5, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Glasser Images announced as winner of North Dakota Film Partnership

  ?The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced Glasser Images as the winner of the North Dakota Film Partnership.   “Glasser’s ideas were well thought out with unique and compelling storylines and locations,” said North Dakota Tourism Director …

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• Published on May 5, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Commerce responds to the needs of North Dakota communities and individuals

  BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce received more than 11,300 responses from the North Dakota COVID-19 Community Impact Survey.    Commerce in partnership with other agencies, issued the statewide survey in April to gain a better  …

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• Published on May 5, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Governor’s Travel and Tourism Award winners announced

  BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman and Destination Marketing Association of North Dakota (DMAND) president Searle Swedlund presented six Governor’s Travel and Tourism Awards today during the weekly tourism industry chat. …

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• Published on May 4, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Special edition Commerce Business Briefing call slated for Thursday

  BISMARCK, N.D.  – The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari will join Commerce for a special edition of the Commerce Business Briefing call on May 7.    Kashkari will discuss the …

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• Published on April 30, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Workforce Coordination Center reaches 750 registrants

  BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today praised North Dakotans for stepping up and signing up for the Workforce Coordination Center (WCC) to help in response to the CIVID-19 pandemic. The WCC was created to serve emergency workforce needs in support of …

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• Published on April 30, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Filmmakers to make live online video pitches for Commerce North Dakota film partnership

  BISMARCK, N.D. – One North Dakota filmmaker will be awarded $25,000 as the North Dakota Film Partnership concludes with live online pitches beginning at 1 p.m. (CDT) on May 5. Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, pitches will be made online instead of live …

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• Published on April 29, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Burgum releases ND Smart Restart protocols for businesses operating through COVID-19 pandemic

  BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer today released “North Dakota Smart Restart” protocols for businesses resuming or continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the state’s number of active cases declined …

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• Published on April 28, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Burgum to lift business restrictions, implement new guidelines for operating during COVID-19 pandemic

  BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced he will lift restrictions that were placed on businesses to slow the spread of the coronavirus, while implementing new guidelines and standard operating procedures for businesses as they resume or continue …

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• Published on April 27, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  Help is available for North Dakotans struggling to pay heating bills

  BISMARCK, N.D. –  The North Dakota Department of Human Services wants state residents to know help is available if they are currently having trouble paying heating bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in household income.  The federally-funded …

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• Published on April 25, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

  North Dakota SBDC Launches 4R Project to Help ND Small Businesses Recover from COVID Disaster

  ND Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) have launched the 4R Project – Recover, Re-open, Re-invent, (be) Resilient, to help North Dakota’s small businesses get “back to business.” This is a state-wide, collaborative effort spearheaded by the ND SBDC, …

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