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