Greater North Dakota Chamber Announces Inaugural Coolest Thing Made In North Dakota Winner
[FARGO] – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) today announced the StarFire™ 7500 Receiver, manufactured by John Deere, as the winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in North Dakota contest—a statewide competition celebrating innovation, advanced manufacturing, and products proudly made in North Dakota. “Manufacturing touches nearly every corner of North Dakota, supporting thousands of families and communities across the state,” said Arik Spencer, President and CEO of the Greater North Dakota
GNDC Responds to CNBC Ranking of North Dakota as a Top State for Business
BISMARCK, ND – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has issued a statement following the release of CNBC’s 2025 “Top States for Business” rankings, where North Dakota climbed 9 spots to land at #25 overall, up from #34 in 2024. “This latest CNBC ranking affirms what North Dakota’s business leaders already know — that our state is on the rise,” said Arik Spencer, GNDC President and CEO. “Climbing 9 places in just one year is a significant achievement and reflects the strategic efforts underway to
GNDC Issues Statement on Housing Recommendations
BISMARCK, ND – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) CEO and President, Arik Spencer has issued a statement today specific to Governor Burgum’s North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee’s committee recommendations for addressing housing needs. "The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is encouraged by the Housing Initiative Advisory Committee’s essential discussion on addressing the state’s housing challenges. This issue profoundly impacts employers' ability to attract and retain the workforce
GNDC and Impact Dakota Celebrate Manufacturing Workforce with Faces of Manufacturing List
[BISMARCK] The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) and Impact Dakota are excited to announce their inaugural list of FACES OF MANUFACTURING in North Dakota. Impact Dakota and GNDC partnered to showcase a workforce in an industry that continues to evolve with technology advances and demand. Jodie Mjoen, Impact Dakota President/CEO stated, “Every manufacturer is vital to our North Dakota communities providing awesome careers to our hard-working families, friends, and neighbors; making all the products we
North Dakota businesses have success and plan for growth despite workforce challenges
INFOGRAPHIC RESULTS PDF BISMARCK – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) formally releases the results of their ND Economics and Employer Survey conducted in May this year upon the close of the Legislative Session. The survey set out to assess current economic conditions in tandem with policy sentiments faced by the business community. The results provide a snapshot of where GNDC members stand on issues of importance related to current and ongoing conditions. “This information gathered reasserts
