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2018 BCDC Work Plan
January 25, 2018
Each year, the Bowman County Development Corporation staff conducts a planning session to draft a work plan for the following year. The plan is reviewed by the Board of Directors to ensure the priorities fit the overall community need.
Read MoreProducing Leaders
January 25, 2018
Since 2014, Empowering Leaders has been providing development opportunities in Bowman County and an exciting year of programs are in store for 2018.
Read MoreMain Street Initiative
January 25, 2018
The next step as an engaged community of Governor Burgum's Main Street Initiative has been announced. A livability survey is the next step in learning more about the community and creating insights on building smart infrastructure and growing amenities to attract a 21st century workforce.
Read MoreSave the Date - FUSION 2018
January 24, 2018
Bringing an event to the region providing personal, professional and community development was the focus and mission of the FUSION conference.
Read MoreIndustrial Park to Break Ground Spring 2018
January 24, 2018
The groundbreaking for infrastructure on the Bowman Gateway Industrial Park is marked to begin the spring of this year.
Read More2016 BCDC Annual Meeting Held
April 04, 2017
The Annual Meeting hosted by the Bowman County Development Corporation received a makeover in 2017. A change of venue, time, and agenda brought new interest and an information-filled evening to over 75 attendees on February 28, 2017.
Read MoreBowman Gateway Industrial Park Sees Progress
April 04, 2017
The Bowman County Development Corporation received some long awaited news on the release of the property from the FAA.
Read MoreBCDC Hopes to Increase Communications through Membership
April 04, 2017
Economic development success is spurred by collaboration between public and private sectors.
Read MoreEmpowering Leaders - Shape Your Community
April 04, 2017
The significance and need for community engagement is an important factor at all levels, from civic organizations to community government. Empowering Leaders wants to emphasize this message in their 2017 program, Shape Your Community.
Read MoreProfessional Development 2017
April 04, 2017
The Bowman County Development Corporation will be teaming up with organizations, professionals, and trainers to provide a variety of learning experiences throughout 2017.
Read MoreGrowing Bowman County Fall 2016 Newsletter
December 07, 2016
Learn about the latest projects at the Bowman County Development Corporation.
Read MoreBowman County Developing New Mobile App
November 15, 2016
Special events, attractions, things to do and much more will be located right at your fingertips in what will be the newly developed Bowman County mobile app.
Read MoreBowman Gateway Industrial Park Receives Award for Project of the Year
November 15, 2016
Valley City, N.D. – Bowman County Development Corporation’s project, the Bowman Gateway Industrial Park, received the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) Impact Award for Project of the Year – Small Community Division during the EDND Fall Conference on Oct. 19 in Valley City.
Read MoreBowman Theater Considers Going "Community Owned"
November 15, 2016
The Bowman Theater has been a mainstay in the City of Bowman for over 75 years. It is a fixture of the community’s downtown and one that Bowman’s citizens have expressed repeatedly needs to be preserved into the future.
Read MoreBowman County Fair Association Establishes Non-Profit Status
November 15, 2016
The Bowman County Fair Association would like to announce the establishment of a 501c3, the Bowman County Fair Education Association.
Read MoreStudents Learn About Career Options
November 15, 2016
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Read MoreBronson's breaks ground in Bowman
July 28, 2016
With its streamlined, sandy colored exterior, complete with sections of glass and striking splashes of black, the future Bronson's Marketplace has been touted as one of Bowman's most appealing buildings.
Read MoreBowman Receives Positive Survey Results
May 31, 2016
Overall, Bowman ranked #1 for being clean and well maintained...
Read MoreBowman Gateway Industrial Park
May 31, 2016
Planning is underway for the Bowman Gateway Industrial Park, which received the approval from Bowman County and the City of Bowman at the end of 2015.
Read MoreBowman to Host Economic Development Association of North Dakota
May 31, 2016
This year the City of Bowman will be hosting the conference for the Economic Development Association of North Dakota. The conference will take place June 21st through the 23rd.
Read More2015 Annual Meeting Held
May 26, 2016
2015 highlights and goals for 2016 presented at Bowman County Development Corporation Annual Meeting.
Read MoreBCDC Visits Local Area Businesses
May 17, 2016
In an effort to increase communication, the Bowman County Development Corporation will be visiting local area Bowman County businesses.
Read MoreDoerr Receives SBDC State Star Award
August 04, 2015
Teran Doerr, BCDC Executive Director, is being recognized for her efforts by receiving the 2015 SBDC State Star Award.
Read MoreLinkND Identifies Bowman for Pilot Program: Community Impressions
August 04, 2015
A first impression of an experience, place, or person, is a key element in forming a lasting memory.
Read MoreOptometrist Opening Practice in Bowman
August 04, 2015
Essential services are key to a community’s vitality. The Bowman region experienced a void in services when the optometrist closed its doors. The Bowman County Development Corporation was responsive to this need and made efforts to bring eye care services back to the region. On a trip north to visit his clinic, Lemmon Eye Care, Dr. James Trimble connected with Bowman.
Read MoreRevised Liquor Ordinance Adopted by the City of Bowman
August 04, 2015
Proposed changes to the city’s liquor ordinance were analyzed and discussed over several months by a 10 person committee consisting of local, bar and restaurant owners, public staff and at large committee members.
Read MoreBCDC Current Activities
August 04, 2015
The Bowman County Development Corporation strives to work towards achieving the goals laid out in our communities’ strategic plans, our mission and provide service to our county on a large scale and daily operations. Here are a few things we are focused on.
Read MoreIndustrial/Business Park Feasibility Study Major Focus for BCDC
August 04, 2015
The location of the past airport has many attractive attributes that opened it up to examination of a possible Business Park for Bowman County.
Read MoreNew Bowman Airport Opens for Business
June 03, 2015
BOWMAN — A new airport east of Bowman that has been nearly a decade in the making is officially open for business.
Read MoreSmall burrito shop moves to Main Street
April 17, 2015
Small burrito shop moves to Main Street
Read MoreRelay for Life strides back to Bowman
April 07, 2015
Planning is underway for this year’s Relay for Life as it heads back to Bowman for the first time in several years.
Read MoreAsian fusion grill to open soon on Main Street
April 07, 2015
A new restaurant to open soon on Bowman’s Main Street will bring an upscale taste of cultural fusion that’s never before been experienced in the area.
Read MoreN.D. Outdoors
March 20, 2015
While it’s a long way from the nearest big game hunting season, the last month or so has had its fair share of North Dakota big game hunting news.
Read MoreWHERE IS THE GROWTH? Growth in Bowman County is happening whether it is visible or not, BCDC says
March 20, 2015
For people asking, "Where is the growth in Bowman County?" the Bowman County Development Corp. has an answer.
Read MoreTragedy strikes south of Rhame
March 20, 2015
Norman "Miles" Bruce was remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother and friend and was loved by everyone he met, according to his obituary.
Read MoreBCDC Fall 2014 Pulse
February 23, 2015
The Bowman County Development Corporation strives to work towards achieving the goals laid out in our communities' strategic plans and provide service to our county on a large scale and within our daily operations. Here are a few things we have been focused on.
Read MoreWorkforce Recruitment
February 23, 2015
The many benefits of living, working and playing in Bowman County is easy to understand when you are here, but how does Bowman County share its story so that it can fill vacant positions? The Bowman County Development Corporation is working to tell that story and tell of the many opportunities that are available for jobs and businesses in Bowman County through a workforce recruitment marketing campaign...
Read MoreEmpowering Leaders
February 23, 2015
Do you or someone in your organization want to expand their leadership skills? A strategic focus on leadership may lead an organization in a variety of directions, all in the attempt to cultivate more individuals interested and prepared to take on leadership roles in organizations, businesses, and the community. Empowering Leaders may be a great fit! You can become a member of Empowering Leaders and learn more by calling 701.523.5880, email Business@BowmanND.com, visit www.facebook.com/groups/EmpoweringLeaders/ or find a membership brochure at: www.bowmannd.com/EmpoweringLeaders...
Read MoreChamber Planning Bold New Signage in Downtown Bowman
December 16, 2014
The Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce continued its commitment to rejuvenation of the area last week as it moved forward on its plan to add bold new signage in downtown Bowman.
Read MoreND Town Looks to Fill Jobs
December 10, 2014
As many businesses struggle to fill their open positions, work is being done to promote living and working in Bowman County.
Read MoreBCDC Summer 2014 Pulse
November 06, 2014
The Bowman County Development Corporation strives to work towards achieving the goals laid out in our communities' strategic plans and provide service to our county on a large scale and within our daily operations. Here are a few things we have been focused on.
Read More3rd Quarter 2014 Economy at a Glance
November 06, 2014
A review of key economic indicators in Bowman County for the 3rd Quarter of 2014.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Created for Bowman and Slope Counties
November 06, 2014
Bowman, ND – A group of local residents has recently established an endowment fund for Bowman and Slope Counties through the North Dakota Community Foundation, providing a mechanism for others to support the area for many years. “A Community Foundation has been a part of our County’s Strategic Plan for years,” says Teran Doerr, Executive Director of the Bowman County Development Corporation “It gives us an opportunity to provide a more permanent way to support the organizations in our communities.”
Read MoreA Note from the Director - Workforce Recruitment
November 06, 2014
The Bowman County Development Corporation is working diligently to help with the workforce shortage any way that we can. In the coming weeks, we will be starting a marketing campaign encouraging individuals to find a job in our community. We will be targeting students, pass through visitors and areas where unemployment is high. All advertisements will direct them back to the JOBS page on our website.
Read MoreBowman County Holds Career Fair
November 05, 2014
This year a group of young leaders took initiative in creating more local job awareness. November 5th, a career fair was hosted at the Bowman County School to educate students on opportunities for finding their career right here at home. One steering committee member, Andrea Bowman, answered some questions on how it got started and what it's about.
Read MoreBowman County Development Corporation Featured Program: Flex PACE & PACE Programs
November 05, 2014
The Flex PACE Program is an opportunity to encourage economic activity and support qualified business growth. For qualified businesses, PACE provides an interest buy down that can reduce the borrower's rate of interest by as much as 5%. Cooperation among the businesses lead lender, the Bank of North Dakota, and the community are key in allowing this option for new and growing businesses.
Read MoreRural Organizations receive $500,000 in USDA grants
September 12, 2014
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding more than $500,000 in rural development grants to organizations around North Dakota. Dickinson State University’s Strom Center, Bowman County Jobs Development and an investment fund that will study the feasibility of a ferry across Lake Sakakawea are among the seven groups to receive grants made possible through the 2014 farm bill, North Dakota’s Congressional delegation announced Friday in news releases.
Read MoreLodge, pub, fitness center finally breaks ground in Bowman
August 15, 2014
The wait is finally over, Bowman. After more than a year of delays, construction crews broke ground last week at the site of the new Bowman Lodge on Highway 12.
Read More‘It’s a no-brainer’: Save money, shop local
July 29, 2014
Shopping local should be a no-brainer. But some people might not know that it truly can save money.
Read MoreBowman County Development Corporation Creates Impact on Community
July 29, 2014
Organizations are measured in a variety of ways, a successful event or fundraiser, support of the community, or monetary success. In 2013, the Bowman County Development Corporation (BCDC) decided to explore one tangible way to demonstrate the impact felt through its available programs and services.
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