MANDAN BUSINESS BRIEF - Oct. 4, 2021

Local Information & Resources

Survey Open Through Wednesday, Oct. 6Please take a few minutes to respond to an onlinesurvey to assist in updating Mandan's economic andcommunity development strategic plan. The planningupdate is covering factors important to economicgrowth such as diversification, workforce,infrastructure, and community vibrancy.

Oct. 26 Business Social Features Photo FinalistsMandan Progress Organization members and otherbusiness representatives are invited to a social Oct.26, 4-6:30 p.m., at the Baymont Inn, which isproviding complimentary hors d’oeuvres. RSVP here.

Finalists in the Mandan photo contest will be ondisplay. Participants will be asked to vote for their favorite to receive a people’schoice award. The contest is a joint project of the Mandan Tomorrow - Leadership,Pride and Image Committee; City of Mandan Business Development andCommunications Department; and MPO.Photo entry by Paulette Bullinger

Businesses Invited to Sign Up for Treat Trail

The Mandan Progress Organization is once againspearheading Halloween fun by coordinating a TreatTrail among businesses on Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Participating businesses are asked to welcomeyoungsters by providing them with Halloweengoodies. Last year there were 28 participatingbusinesses. Register here to be included in publicitymaterials.

Local Sales Tax Collections 6% AheadRevenue received by the City of Mandan from thelocal 1% sales tax is ahead of last year's as of Sept.15. Collections from the 1% restaurant and lodgingtax and the 2% hotel occupancy tax are also up.Click here to see these and other economicindicators.

Downtown Tour Attracts About 75About 75 people participated in a Sept. 28 tour ofdowntown Mandan. Most were area real estateprofessionals or representatives of sponsoringbusinesses such as financial institutions andaccounting firms. Attendees saw the park and libraryprojects, Main Street enhancements, plus fivebuildings or spaces available for purchase or lease.

They learned about Renaissance Zone and Storefront Improvement projects alongthe walk. Evaluations indicated improved impressions of downtown Mandan amongparticipants.

The tour is an activity of the Mandan Tomorrow - Economic Opportunity andProsperity Committee to highlight progress in downtown revitalization. The nextactivity is the Business Start-Up 101 Workshop the evening of Nov. 17.

Reach Nearly 16,000 Morton Residents With Calendar AdSixteen businesses have committed to placing ads in the 2022 Morton - Mandan

community calendar to be mailed in December to all Morton County addresses.There are 8 slots remaining for business card sized ads. Months with availability areJuly to December. Ads are $325 each. Learn more and submit your request.

Business NewsBismarck Motor Company is opening a Hyundaidealership at 805 E Main St and an auto detailcenter at 905 E Main St. The company plans toinvest about $3 million in propertyimprovements. Assistance through the Renaissance Zone, StorefrontImprovement and Bank of North Dakota Flex PACE interest buydownprograms are helping to offset some of the cost. The anticipated opening isspring 2022.Jamrock, a Jamaican restaurant, is now open Thursdays-Saturdays at 316 WMain St. The owner is Melissa Phillips-Adi.Memory Makers Old Time Photos & Gifts is opening Oct. 5 at 122 W Main St.

Business Reps Needed on Growth Fund,Other Committees, BoardsThe Mandan City Commission will considerappointments before year's end to 11 different boardsand committees that assist with city governance andcommunity development. Opportunities for serviceinclude the Growth Fund, Renaissance Zone,Beautification and Architectural Review boards. Apply by Oct. 29. Learn more.

'Support Local' Campaign UpdateKim Ressler, owner of Classic Rock Coffee,participated in a Support Local video interview postedin September. Next up is Kevin Cavanaugh ofBearscat Bakehouse. Watch on YouTube andcityofmandan.com/business. New interviews withMandan business owners are being releasedperiodically. If your business is interested in beingfeatured in a future interview, contact City of Mandan Communications & CommunityServices Coordinator Kari Schmidt.

Shop ND Website Available to BusinessesThe N.D. Small Business Development Centers havepartnered with the website developmentcompany Member Marketplace to create a NorthDakota-wide website, where all North Dakotan smallbusiness owners can sell goods and services atvirtually no-cost to the business! Learn more

Business WebinarsOct. 5: Maximizing the Value of Your BusinessOct. 20: Labor Law Compliance RequirementsNov. 9: Is Your Website Ready for 2022?Nov. 10: Is There An App for That?Dec. 14: Fueling Growth

Business Brief Archives AvailableCopies of past e-newsletters are available at www.cityofmandan.com/bizupdates.

Activities & EventsOctober: Haunted FortOct. 7: Props & HopsOct. 10-24: Haunted WalkOct. 12: Fire Prevention Parade & OpenHouseOct. 23: Police Department Brave theShaveOct. 26: MPO Business Social & PhotoContest ShowcaseOct. 29: Law Enforcement Center Trunkor TreatOct. 30: Treat TrailNov. 10: Chamber State of the CityBreakfastNov. 17: Business Start-Up 101Workshop

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