Pembina County Job Development Authority

Pembina County Job Development Authority The Pembina County JDA was one of the first county JDAs in North Dakota and was meeting even before the legislative creation of job development authorities.

The Pembina County (North Dakota) JDA explores new business development opportunities, supports local community development efforts, and provides financial and technical assistance to develop and implement economic and community development projects. The Pembina County (North Dakota) JDA explores new business development opportunities, supports local community development efforts, and provides fin

ancial and technical assistance to develop and implement economic development projects. Local leaders recognized the need to convene regularly and support business development activities throughout the county. The JDA was formally established in 1991. This is an active and engaged organization that has supported numerous economic development and business development initiatives. The Red River Regional Council (RRRC) provides contracted professional services to the Pembina County JDA, which is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board meets on a bi-monthly basis in rotating locations throughout Pembina County. Six goals identified and adopted:
GOAL #1: Continue to support business development
GOAL #2: Continue leading the 21st century workforce development and youth entrepreneurship initiative. GOAL #3: Continue to develop tourism/visitor destinations
GOAL #4: Continue to develop the Northeast Manufacturing Group
GOAL #5: Support vibrant community development
GOAL #6: Management and public relations

Board of Directors
Lacey Hinkle, Chair, Red River Regional Council
Ashley Nordstrom, Vice Chair, Member at Large
Kathy Stremick, Member at Large, Secretary/Treasurer
Jim Benjaminson, PC Commissioner
David Monson, Legislative Assembly
Melissa Gapp, Cities Over 500
Nathan Green, Member at Large
Elton Heuchert, Township Officer
Darin Otto, PC Commissioner
Mary Houdek, Job Service ND
Sherri Carattini, Cities over 500
Julie Kemnitz, Member at Large
Casey Krieg, City Over 500
Sonia Misialek, City Over 500
Deanna Newell, City Over 500
Mary Houdek, Job Service North Dakota (Partner Organization)
Kari Helgoe, NDSU Extension (Partner Organization)
Rachel Morrison, Cavalier Chamber and Tourism (Partner Organization)
Angelle French, Executive Director

How exciting! Check out their new store today and tomorrow for the grand opening! Market Society
05/01/2026

How exciting! Check out their new store today and tomorrow for the grand opening! Market Society

Check out these 3 big grant opportunities for your communities!!
04/28/2026

Check out these 3 big grant opportunities for your communities!!

North Dakota schools, local governments and organizations can apply for a combined $3.6 million in grant money now available through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

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04/23/2026

Check out these grant opportunities!
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Three funding opportunities are now open:
🏃 Zero Hour Physical Education programs in rural schools
🌱 Community garden projects
🚶 Community-based walking programs

These initiatives aim to improve physical, mental and social well-being while strengthening rural communities.

Applications are open today, April 22–May 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT.
Learn more and apply: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding

Let’s build healthier habits, stronger connections and more active communities across North Dakota.

News release: https://hhsnd.site/40t

03/25/2026

📣We’re Hiring!

The Red River Regional Council is looking for a creative, self-driven communications professional to lead digital marketing, manage content, and help tell the story of Northeast North Dakota. If you enjoy social media, content creation, and making an impact through your work, we’d love to hear from you. https://dthr.short.gy/commcoordinator

Check out the available jobs in Pembina County! Job Service North Dakota - Grand Forks
03/24/2026

Check out the available jobs in Pembina County!

Job Service North Dakota - Grand Forks

🌟 Featured Job Opportunities in Pembina County, ND 🌟

Looking for a new career or a change? Pembina County has a variety of positions available across different sectors. Here are some highlighted opportunities. For information these and other career opportunities, go to www.ndworkforceconnection.com.

03/11/2026

Is access to healthy, affordable food a challenge in your area?

The National Rural Grocery Summit is coming to Fargo, ND in May.

This event is a great opportunity to learn about the innovative approaches being used across the country to support rural grocers and improve food access. Join us in Fargo to connect, collaborate and learn ways to support this effort in your community.

National Rural Grocery Summit
📆May 5-7, 2026
📍Fargo, ND
✅Register ndsu.ag/grocerysummit

**City of Pembina Residents**Join us for a community discussion on housing in the City of Pembina, ND on Thursday Feb. 1...
02/17/2026

**City of Pembina Residents**

Join us for a community discussion on housing in the City of Pembina, ND on Thursday Feb. 19th at 6 pm in the Frank Moll Professional Building (152 W. Rolette Street)

Red River Regional Council

Check out some of the jobs available in our county!
02/11/2026

Check out some of the jobs available in our county!

🌟 Featured Job Opportunities in Pembina County, ND 🌟

Looking for a new career or a change? Pembina County has a variety of positions available across different sectors. Here are some highlighted opportunities. For information these and other career opportunities, go to www.ndworkforceconnection.com.

CHS Inc USPS Careers North Dakota State Government Careers Motor Coach Industries

We have moved to the Social Services/WIC building in Cavalier!
02/11/2026

We have moved to the Social Services/WIC building in Cavalier!

Kicking off 2026 with fresh momentum, the Pembina County Job Development Authority is on the move—literally and figuratively. With renewed energy on its board, new investments in regional workforce projects, and an office relocation to better serve communities, big things are happening in Pembina County. Read More: https://dthr.short.gy/PCJDA-feb-26

**Grant Opportunity** https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18CqEWfXWY/
02/02/2026

**Grant Opportunity**
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18CqEWfXWY/

The Activate Rural Learning Lab is a 2-year curated cohort experience for teams of creative entrepreneurs, artists, community activators, elected leaders, and small business owners to cultivate creative third places in rural communities. The Learning Lab provides grant funding and ongoing curated te...

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300 Boundary Road W
Cavalier, ND
58220

Telephone

+17013312121

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