Business Beat
Strong Women, Strong Connections
The Bakken is a test of every strength we have as humans. We all know the Bakken is a 24 hour industry that never sleeps and whether it’s negative 30 degree wind chills or scorching 100 degree summer days, the Bakken shows us who we really are and what we are capable of. Women of […]
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Celebrating Local Excellence With Pride Of Dakota
Pride of Dakota is a program that brings together local entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers, and artisans under one umbrella to showcase their products and services. This program aims to create a network of North Dakota businesses that can promote local goods and a sense of community. While it has a very diverse range of products, it […]
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WSC Welding Department Raffles Off Trailers
WILLISTON, N.D. -In a continued effort to raise funds for the Welding department, WSC student welders have again built two trailers, a 10-foot & 12-foot trailer, to be raffled off Monday May 1, 2023. This annual welding raffle has been a success year-after-year, helping to raise funds for the WSC welding Program. Last year, two […]
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Chamber, County, and WRED Partner to Host Third Legislative Forum
Williston, N.D. – The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, Williams County, and Western Region Economic Development are once again partnering to host a Legislative Forum on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the Williams County Commission Room. The 68th Legislative Assembly began in January and these forums have served as a way for the legislators to […]
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First Book Signing for Piercing the Veil
For all of the local fantasy genre fans, this one’s for you! Steven A. Guglich’s fantasy book debut, Piercing the Veil: Book One of The Veil Saga, is set to release on March 31st, 2023. This masterpiece has taken nearly thirteen years to create, and its release is creating much excitement in the fantasy realm. […]
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Spring Clean Williston event scheduled for April 29, 2023
WILLISTON, N.D. – The City of Williston’s annual spring Clean Williston event is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, Clean Williston will be held on Saturday, May 6, and this change will be announced on City of Williston social media and www.cityofwilliston.com. This […]
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2023 Williston Bridal Expo
Most of you know that Bridal is near and dear to my heart. Every aspect of a wedding makes my wee heart leap, from my days of helping with event coordination to my wedding and finally to my epic experience as the owner of Bride to Be. Wedding planning is a big undertaking, and Williston […]
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How Labor Shortages are Affecting Agriculture
The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs that need to be filled annually, but there has been a drastic decline in workers each year. There are a number of reasons for the shortages. The AFBF says more than […]
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City of Williston allocates nearly $50,000 to 22 Community Enhancement Projects
The Williston City Commission has approved 22 Community Enhancement (CE) grant applications totaling $50,000 at its meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The CE program is part of the Williston STAR Fund. Each year, the commission allocates up to $50,000 for nonprofit groups and projects. The chairman of the STAR Fund advisory board said the […]
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A Taste of Italy
From the atmosphere to the exciting new tastes, Williston has a new Italian restaurant right in the downtown area. Sforno Trattoria, which means a small Italian restaurant serving food straight from the oven, is the perfect spot for you to get your tastebuds asking for more. Having been open since mid-December, the restaurant is bringing […]
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It’s Cookie Season!
It’s that time of year again, friends. That glorious 5-week window, where tiny humans in sashes and vests sling cookies at every grocery store, gas station, and lemonade stand-style booth throughout the nation. It’s Girl Scout Cookie season. I will give you a sneak peek into the work behind the scenes as the mother of […]
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Business After Hours Heads to River’s Edge
Williston may not be known for its nine-to-five schedule, but that doesn’t stop the local entrepreneurs from getting together with the common interest of networking with other business individuals. Business After Hours is an event to bring networking to the forefront within one of the local businesses connected to the Williston Chamber of Commerce. This […]
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