Explore our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
We’re excited to share the Chamber EDC’s Strategic Plan. With a strong vision of cultivating community and growth, the Chamber EDC has carefully developed intentional initiatives in an effort to deliver value to members and the community. At a glance, the Strategic Plan prioritizes Community Engagement, Public Policy, Economic Development, and Leadership Development. These four pillars reflect our commitment to Moving Business Forward while reflecting a dedication to support and grow the community. Explore the key initiatives below.
Mission
Moving Business Forward
Vision
Cultivate community engagement, leadership, public policy and economic growth.
Core Values
Collaborative. Catalyst. Connector.
See how the Chamber EDC is shaping Bismarck-Mandan’s future—and how you can be part of it.
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"Our purpose in public policy is to shape a business-friendly climate by engaging at all levels of government, preparing future civic leaders, and educating our members."
"Our purpose in public policy is to shape a business-friendly climate by engaging at all levels of government, preparing future civic leaders, and educating our members." - Brenda Nagel | President & CEO
"We want to provide a professional development program, which, with Leadership Bismarck-Mandan, is something that our business community is truly calling for and craving."
"We want to provide a professional development program, which, with Leadership Bismarck-Mandan, is something that our business community is truly calling for and craving."- Rachel Neff | Director of Member Engagement
"Every touch point we have with our members, we have to not just answer what, where, why but also say why this is important to them and how are these efforts helping our community."
"Every touch point we have with our members, we have to not just answer what, where, why but also say why this is important to them and how are these efforts helping our community."- Emily Shepherd | Director of Public Relations
Want to take a deeper look?
Read the feature article in our November 2025 Connection Magazine to learn how and why the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC Strategic Plan was created—and what it means for the future of business growth in our community.
Ready to Move Business Forward?
Whether you're a business, organization, or individual, join us in shaping the Bismarck-Mandan of tomorrow.