News | Bowman County North Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation

Chamber 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.

ND 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.

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.

3rd Quarter 2014 Economy at a Glance

November 06, 2014

A review of key economic indicators in Bowman County for the 3rd Quarter of 2014.

Community 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.”

A 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.

Bowman 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.

Bowman 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.

Rural 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.

Lodge, 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.

‘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.

Bowman 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.