Living Working Industries Business News & Events Government Home News & Events News & Events Keep up to date with our latest news stories and events. We are building an environment where people can live larger and businesses can grow faster. North Dakota offers career opportunities, family-friendly communities, great schools and a balance that gives the best of life in the city or country. Learn more about North Dakota and you’ll begin to realize that the good life may be waiting for you here. Our wide-open spaces offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, while our cities offer shopping, dining, culture and nightlife. North Dakota consistently ranks among the top states for high school graduation. We have excellent school systems, from elementary schools through higher education and career training. We also have the shortest average commute time in the country according to the U.S. Census, giving you more time to enjoy the good life you’ll find in North Dakota. Recent News Recent News View All News Applications are now open for Main Street Initiative Partners in Planning Grant Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 04:02 pm The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the application window for round one of the 2022 Main Street Initiative (MSI) Partners in Planning (PiP) Grant will be open from Nov. 30 through Jan. 31, 2022. Commerce Renews Renaissance Zone for Velva Monday, November 29, 2021 - 02:52 pm The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today it has renewed the Renaissance Zone Program for the city of Velva for five additional years. Commerce Renews Renaissance Zone for Underwood Monday, November 29, 2021 - 02:52 pm The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today it has renewed the Renaissance Zone Program for the city of Underwood for five additional years. Governor, First Lady invite public to ‘Share Your Story’ at annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Monday, November 29, 2021 - 10:21 am Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum encourage the public to join them for holiday readings, music and carols at the 40th annual North Dakota State Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in Memorial Hall at the Capitol. The theme of this year’s Christmas tree is “Share Your Story,” inspired by the first lady’s platform of encouraging people to share their experiences of how addiction and recovery has impacted their lives, but also broadly applies to the notion that every person has a story worth sharing. Commerce begins project to make North Dakota a national leader in talent attraction innovation and action Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 02:20 pm The North Dakota Department of Commerce recently completed a tour across North Dakota with representatives from RoleCall, a talent consultation company, to kick off a statewide talent attraction project. Events Page Upcoming Events View All Events There are currently no upcoming events listed. Copyright © 2020 State of North Dakota - 600 E. Boulevard | Bismarck, ND 58503 Footer menu Accessibility Contact Disclaimer Privacy Policy Security Policy State Marketing Feedback (+) Provide Website Feedback