Mountrail County JDA

05/26/2026

📰 Join a growing network of entrepreneurs and community members by subscribing to our Quarterly Newsletter. You’ll receive updates on funding opportunities, community projects and news, local business highlights, and more! 🔗 Subscribe: bit.ly/3O2Mxtp
👀 To preview our content before joining, check out our Q1 newsletter: growmountrail.com/so/43Ppditg6

05/22/2026

✨ Board Member Spotlight: Tara Uran
Tara serves her community as a member of the MCJDA Board, the Stanley Park Board, the Mountrail County Soils Committee, and more!🪴Tara loves all things agriculture and enjoys farming alongside her father. When she's not busy being a green thumb, she loves playing volleyball, basketball, and bowling! 🎳Thank you for your dedication to our county, Tara!

04/22/2026

💡 Innovator Highlight: Taryn Lumley
🏢 Established in Stanley in 2003, the Sibyl Center is a venue for both local and national talent. When Taryn Lumley joined the Sibyl Center's committee in 2013, he noticed the potential it held. While the Sibyl Center could seat an audience of 210, shows at the time brought in 20 to 40 people. In 2020, Taryn seized the opportunity to rebrand the Sibyl Center after becoming its president. Through our Horizon Grant and Community Grant, the center received improvements including roof and wall repairs and sound and lighting refurbishments.
🎵 As an experienced musician, Taryn has an eye (and ears) for quality. Each year, he seeks to round up talent for bigger audiences, which provides economic growth to Stanley's businesses and hotels. These innovations are done in honor of the Sibyl Center's "godfather," Don Hoirup, who prevented the teardown of the building in 2002 in favor of transforming it into the beloved venue it is today.
🔗 To learn more upcoming shows, visit: www.sibylcenter.org
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04/20/2026

Through Trey’s AmeriCorps service, he has helped strengthen our marketing presence and bring forward the stories that reflect the heart of the communities we serve. Now, as an AmeriCorps State Leader, he also mentors other AmeriCorps Members who are making an impact across the state. In the post shared below, Trey discusses the importance of youth volunteer work and service to their communities.

⭐ In an effort to learn more about building youth capacity within non-profits, SBPC AmeriCorps State Leader Trey Burk and other North Dakota representatives attended America's Service Commissions National Service Training event in Dallas, Texas last week.
💡 These sessions included tools and resources for engaging youth in volunteer opportunities to help strengthen their communities.
"One of the best things you can do as a young person is to start volunteer work early. Not only will it build up your community, but it will also develop your social skills and work ethic and prepare you for the future." -Trey Burk

03/20/2026

🚨 The deadline is approaching! Applications for our Horizon & Community Grants are due by April 10th, and applicants are required to meet with Souris Basin Planning Council by March 31st before submitting.
🔗 To schedule a meeting, click here: bit.ly/3OKG8mM
👉 More funding details: growmountrail.com/programs

03/18/2026

🌟 From California to North Dakota, Alan Gohary has dedicated his career to empowering small business owners and strengthening the communities they serve. After finding great success in launching his own software engineering business, Alan joined the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers to help other entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.
🤝 Across the state, Alan meets with entrepreneurs to understand their goals and challenges, and he takes pride in providing guidance that is tailored to each community, including those in Mountrail County.
📢 Alan’s key advice for entrepreneurs is that developing a strong business plan is essential. A well‑crafted plan helps small businesses overcome one of their biggest challenges: securing funding from banks or grants. 💰
📞 Contact Small Business Development Centers for assistance with writing a business plan, securing funding opportunities, and many more helpful resources! 🔗 Tap the link to get started: https://ndsbdc.org/index.html

03/12/2026

👏 Congratulations to Kristin Jaeger, MCJDA Board Vice Chairperson, on being named to Prairie Business Magazine’s Top 25 Women in Business. A well‑deserved honor for an exceptional leader!

We are proud to share that our Director of Marketing and Communications Kristin Jaeger has been named to Prairie Business Magazine's Top 25 Women in Business list. This well-deserved recognition highlights her leadership, dedication, and impact on our organization and community. Congratulations Kristin!

Check out the Magazine here: https://trst.in/xAwYSD

03/05/2026

📃 Round 1 Grant Applications are now open for our Horizon & Community Grants, and our Growth Fund is open to applicants year-round! Applications are due by April 10th, and applicants are required to meet with Souris Basin Planning Council before submitting.
🔗 To schedule a meeting, click here: bit.ly/3OKG8mM
👉 More funding details: growmountrail.com/programs

02/18/2026

🎆 A Plus Fireworks is having a blast selling fireworks across multiple locations in Mountrail County. Kier Jackson started the business so her kids could learn how to run one and use their experiences as a foundation for their adult education and future studies. 📚
"We are the only local fireworks company that is run by kids to benefit kids. It sure feels like the Stanley community recognizes this unique ownership model and their support is tremendous!" -Kier Jackson
🏢 Settling her business on a permanent location in Stanley, Kier needed a solid surface parking lot to comply with Stanley's regulations. With assistance from our Horizon Grant, Kier was able to complete the project, helping her keep lighting up the Stanley sky and her kids’ lives.
💵 Looking for financing options for your business or organization's future projects? Our programs can help: https://www.growmountrail.com/programs

01/30/2026

📰 Our latest newsletter is out! This edition highlights Native Green Grow's grand opening, updates to our grant application dates, a community-led group developing ideas for Stanley's future, and much more! 📢
🔗 Link: https://www.growmountrail.com/so/11Pktut8G?languageTag=en