Williston Economic Development

05/28/2026

🚀 ILT Academy IDEA ACCELERATOR WORKSHOP + START.UP CONNECT 🚀

This high-energy, 3-hour Idea Accelerator Workshop is designed to help local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators turn ideas into action. Whether you’re just getting started or refining an existing concept, this workshop delivers practical tools, expert coaching, and serious-fun collaboration to help you:

✅Explore real market opportunities
✅Understand your customers
✅Build a stronger foundation for your business or nonprofit idea

Through ILT Academy’s proven Innovation Framework, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and peer-based feedback to sharpen your idea and confidently take the next steps.
You’ll leave with practical tools, new insights, and a clearer path to move your idea forward. Come ready to work, learn, and level up!

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is for anyone—of any age or background—who’s passionate about solving problems or building something new.

Perfect for:
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Small business owners
Tribal/community leaders
Tech, product, service, or nonprofit builders
Students, educators, or teams with bold ideas

To Register, Visit: https://luma.com/pi7hstk6
Ticket cost: $10

05/28/2026

New energy projects are coming and they’re creating a whole new demand for skilled workers.

05/27/2026

Join us for Business After Hours on June 11, hosted at Williston State College's Healthcare Training Facility from 5:30 - 7:30pm for Giveaways, Networking, Community Connections, and more!

Business After Hours is just one of the many events planned for Economic Development Week 2026! To find out more, visit our website:
https://willistondevelopment.com/events.php

🎉 The party doesn’t stop after work! 🎉

Join us for a special week celebrating growth, opportunity, and everything happening in Williston during Economic Development Week 2026.

Williston Chamber Business After Hours Hosted by Williston Economic Development

📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Williston State College Healthcare Training Facility

Grab your coworkers, bring your business cards, and come network with fellow community leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals during one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Williston!

✨ Giveaways
🍔 Food
🥂 Drinks
🎁 Prizes
🤝 Networking
🎉 Community Connections

Whether you are looking to grow your business, meet new people, or just enjoy a fun night out with the community, this is the place to be.

Let’s celebrate the momentum, energy, and future of Williston together! 🚀

05/23/2026

In honor of Memorial Day. The Williston Center for Development will be closed Monday, May 25th.

❗️Holiday Office Closure❗️

All non-emergency City of Williston offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes Public Works and the City Landfill.

Due to the holiday, all of Monday's 98-gallon residential containers will be picked up by the end of business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Regular Hours for the City Landfill will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

To those staff who work weekends, holidays, night shift, and more, we appreciate all that you do to keep our community safe and running!

05/21/2026

🎉 Williston Economic Development Week 2026🎉

1 week, 8 events. One week that shapes, highlights, and promotes Williston's growing economy

Williston's Economic Development Week is June 8 - 12, and we want YOU there! Connect with local leaders, discover new opportunities, and celebrate what's growing in our community.

🎟️ Some events require registration. Save your spot TODAY: https://www.willistondevelopment.com/events.php

Read the Press Release here: https://www.cityofwilliston.com/news_detail_edc_T170_R2134.php

05/21/2026

North Dakota has a $13 billion dollar “401k”

05/20/2026

🌟 INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Welcome Susie Schug to the Team! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce Susie Schug, our Economic Development Intern for the summer!

Susie is a rising sophomore at the University of North Dakota, pulling double duty with a dual focus in Communication and Computer Science.

This summer, Susie will be working right alongside our team to gain hands-on experience in municipal growth, while bringing her own fresh perspective and innovative ideas to meaningful community projects right here in Williston.

Welcome aboard, Susie! We are excited to see the impact you'll make this summer. ✨

05/19/2026

🚀 ILT Academy IDEA ACCELERATOR WORKSHOP + START.UP CONNECT 🚀

This high-energy, 3-hour Idea Accelerator Workshop is designed to help local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators turn ideas into action. Whether you’re just getting started or refining an existing concept, this workshop delivers practical tools, expert coaching, and serious-fun collaboration to help you:

✅Explore real market opportunities
✅Understand your customers
✅Build a stronger foundation for your business or nonprofit idea

Through ILT Academy’s proven Innovation Framework, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and peer-based feedback to sharpen your idea and confidently take next steps.

You’ll leave with practical tools, new insights, and a clearer path to move your idea forward. Come ready to work, learn, and level up!

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is for anyone—of any age or background—who’s passionate about solving problems or building something new.

Perfect for:
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Small business owners
Tribal/community leaders
Tech, product, service, or nonprofit builders
Students, educators, or teams with bold ideas

To Register, Visit: https://luma.com/pi7hstk6
Ticket cost: $10

Facebook Event: ILT Academy Idea Accelerator Workshop & Start.Up Connect

Great Northern Events Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Tri-County Regional Development Council

05/16/2026

We’re excited to be supporting Williston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Junior Market Kids Vendor Show today! The event is taking place at the New Armory, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event gives young entrepreneurs in Williston a chance to spotlight their business ideas, work on their business pitches and engage with local community members.

05/15/2026

⛳ Williston Municipal Golf Course Expansion Groundbreaking Rescheduled

See post below!

⛳ Williston Municipal Golf Course Expansion Groundbreaking Rescheduled

The Williston Municipal Golf Course Expansion Groundbreaking, originally scheduled for today, Friday, May 15, has been rescheduled due to high winds and unfavorable weather conditions at the course.

The event will now take place on Tuesday, May 26 at 2:00pm at the Williston Municipal Golf Course.

This project marks the beginning of the course’s transformation from a 9-hole layout into a full 18-hole destination. We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with our community!

https://www.willistonparks.com/williston-municipal-golf-course