Education is among the top three considerations for individuals and corporations looking to relocate and investing in education helps attract and retain a skilled workforce, which leads to economic growth.
Each year, the Business Education Partnership Committee (BEPC) takes time to acknowledge the local educators who make the Bismarck-Mandan community attractive to outsiders.
“We owe a lot to our educators,” says BEPC Chamber Staff Liaison Sally Paulson. “They not only educate our youth, but help attract new residents and businesses by off ering outstanding education to area youth.”
Members of the BEPC will …

Dakota Stage Ltd. and Shade Tree Players are proud to present Stuart Little at the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and Science Complex and The Prince and the Pauper at Dakota Stage the inal two shows of their summer children’s theatre season.
Stuart Little runs from Aug. 2-4 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and Science Complex located at 1810 Schafer St. in Bismarck. The Prince and the Pauper plays from Aug. 9-11 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Aug. …

A distinguishing smell wafts through the air at Midway Machining in Mandan. If there was fragrance for hard work, ingenuity and progress it would be the combination of cut metal, welds and warm air found in the machine shop. Machining is an industry too many people in modern society have forgotten, but continue to depend upon. Fabrication is not flashy like the latest tech gadget.
“Repair can be more cost eff ective than replacement and there are parts that are no longer available for some equipment,” said former owner and shop …

August? How is that possible? I hope your summer is going well. It’s hard to believe that this time last year, the river levels were just starting to retreat from flood stage. We all learned a lot about ourselves and our community during that time. If there was any question about our determination or resolve in the face of a crisis, it was answered.
I think everyone that has a small business understands the determination it takes to succeed. It requires long hours, a steadfast determination and in the end, a …