Morton County Shop Open for Sandbagging Posted on 3/29/2009
The Morton County Emergency Management Office and City of Mandan want residents in low-lying areas to know sand bags are available today, March 29, for pick-up between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Morton County Highway Department located off of Old Red Trail at 2916 37 St NW in ...
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Free Temporary Business Assistance Posted on 3/26/2009
The Center for Technology & Business has temporary free administrative space available for small businesses and home-based businesses displaced by the flooding. Phone, email, internet, and fax access is all available at CTB.
If you are a small business owner in need of basic administrative space or services, please call ...
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State Health Department Provides Update on Flood Response Efforts Posted on 3/23/2009
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Department of Health has taken several steps in response to current and future spring flooding across the state, according to Loreeta Canton and Stacy Eberl, public information officers for the Department of Health.
Because of the large amount of snowfall this winter, the Department of ...
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No Recession in North Dakota Posted on 3/20/2009
CNN's affiliate KXMB explains why the state of North Dakota is not hurting for money. Donnell Preskey has more.
Chambers Oppose Card Check Posted on 3/19/2009
Today, the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber in cooperation with the North Dakota Chamber announced opposition to House Bill 1409 / Senate Bill 560. The Employee Free Choice Act, also known as Card Check, would change the rules for organizing labor unions in the workplace. Defeat of Card Check is also one of ...
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YP Network Solicits Nominations Posted on 3/11/2009 Best Places to Work for Young People in Bismarck-Mandan nominees needed
March 11, 2009 (Bismarck, ND) The Bismarck-Mandan Young Professional Network (YPN) is searching for the Top 10 places to work for Young Professionals in Bismarck-Mandan. The YPN is currently taking nominations and will publish its third annual list of ...
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Business Community Buys Honorary First Ticket to Chicago Posted on 3/10/2009 Tickets for the Bismarck-Chicago flight go on sale
March 10, 2009 (Bismarck, ND) - Today, Bismarck Mayor John Warford marked the start of ticket sales for the new, United Airlines Bismarck to Chicago direct route.
A daily flight will begin on June 4 to America's "Windy City." If the service does ...
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President Tells Unions Organizing Act Will Pass Posted on 3/6/2009
The Wall Street Journal
President Tells Unions Organizing Act Will Pass By Kris Maher
MIAMI -- President Barack Obama told AFL-CIO union leaders Tuesday in a videotaped address that the controversial Employee Free Choice Act will pass, signaling his full...read ...
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Can ‘Card Check' Alter Unions' State? Posted on 3/6/2009
CQPolitics
CQ WEEKLY - IN FOCUS Feb. 28, 2009 - 10:36 p.m.
Can ‘Card Check' Alter Unions' State? By Finlay Lewis, CQ Staff
American labor unions believe they are on the verge of something they haven't seen from Congress in many decades: legislation...read ...
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Brian Klipfel named director of WSI Posted on 3/6/2009
Gov. John Hoeven today appointed Bryan Klipfel as director of Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI) and Clare Carlson as deputy director and public affairs officer for the agency.
Klipfel formerly served as superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Carlson served as director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) ...
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Businesses Impacted by CPSIA Law Posted on 3/6/2009
The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber today alerted businesses to ensure they comply with the revised Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulating the sale of new or used children's products that contain in excess of 600 ppm of lead by weight.
The new law became effective on Feb. 10 with the intent of ...
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Making History Posted on 3/3/2009 Chamber hands over first USS North Dakota coin to Historical Society
March 3, 2009 (Bismarck, ND) - In a presentation today, Governor John Hoeven and Kelvin Hullet, president of the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber presented the first in a series of coins to Merlan E. Paaverud, Jr., director of the North Dakota State ...
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On the Lookout Posted on 3/3/2009 Nominees sought for the 2009 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
March 4, 2009 (Bismarck, ND) - The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) and the Business Education Partnership Committee (BEPC) are calling on the community to nominate an educator that impacted their life or the lives of others for the 2009 ...
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First Commemorative Coin Lands at Chamber Posted on 3/1/2009 The first in a series of four USS North Dakota coins is now available for purchase and pick-up
March 1, 2009 (Bismarck, ND) - The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) along with the USS North Dakota steering committee is excited to announce the arrival of the first USS North Dakota coins.
