Prairie Business

ND Dept. of Commerce awards $4.2M in grants to boost regional workforce solutions

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that 13 organizations were recently approved for $4,288,345 through the Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) in round 2. The RWIP provides grants to regional workforce entities in North Dakota to design and implement innovative plans to address their region’s most demanding workforce challenges.

Prairie Business

Cornerstone Bank breaks ground for new building in Rugby, N.D.

Less than two years ago, Cornerstone Bank opened its facility in Rugby, North Dakota. Starting out in a leased space, the bank’s priorities were to welcome the team and start providing accessible financial expertise to the area. The team quickly outgrew their cozy quarters.

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Prairie Business

Bartlett & West jumps 32 spots on ENR’s Top 500 list

Bartlett & West was again named one of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR). To be selected as a Top 500 Design Firm, ENR ranks U.S. engineering, architecture and contracting firms annually based on the previous year’s revenue dollar volume. Bartlett & West’s ranking of 258 is a 32-spot growth from the prior year, a release stated.

1d ago

Prairie Business

Bobcat installs innovative stationary fuel cells from HyAxiom at two of its facilities

First installation in North Dakota, units diversify power sources, reduces energy consumption.

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Inaugural North Dakota Governor’s Cup set for July 22-23

Premier business networking event includes a philanthropic component.

4d ago

By Prairie Business Staff

Prairie Business

Architecture that elevates

Comfort meets sustainability in high-performance JLG office

5d ago

By Carrie McDermott

Prairie Business

Navigating employer health insurance with BCBSND

Preventative care, wellness programs and ease of use top list of insurance service requests by companies.

May 14

By Carrie McDermott

Prairie Business

Prairie People highlights the new hires, promotions in our region

Here are some of the latest business announcements.

May 13

By Prairie Business Staff

Prairie Business

Commerce Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) Opens May 14

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) application portal next week, on May 14, 2024, at 12 p.m. This program empowers North Dakota communities to develop groundbreaking solutions to their specific workforce challenges. Applications are due July 9, 2024.

May 10

By Prairie Business Staff

Prairie Business

Regional business leaders share their perspectives

This month we asked: How does your organization train and support young leaders?

May 10

By Prairie Business Staff

Prairie Business

Dickinson State's Lexi Puev is proof wishes can come true

DSU athlete set to become sports chiropractor

May 9

By Carrie McDermott

Prairie Business

Health-care systems are making a difference

New facilities and technologies provide improved care to patients

May 9

By Carrie McDermott

Prairie Business

Tend to your business as you would your garden

Many strong organizations in the Prairie Business footprint are expanding, adding on and improving their products and services, such as the health-care industry.

May 6

By Carrie McDermott