Similar centers already exist in Bismarck, Grand Forks and Finley, and one is scheduled to be opened in Fargo by the end of the year. Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., was also at the grand opening. Conrad said the center will be valuable to entrepreneurs because they will be able to find information about several state and federal programs all in one building. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays with seminars and training events normally held in the evenings. The center is open to the public.
People can use the center at no cost, except for a nominal fee for some seminars and workshops.
For more information, people can stop by the BIC office or call 857-8227.