MissionTo champion sustainable, regional prosperity through economic development leadership

VisionThe BMDA will be the region’s primary economic development agent by building partnerships, eliminating barriers and fostering a diverse economic base

400 E Broadway Ave., Suite 417

Bismarck, ND 58501

701.222.5530 | bmda.org

Staff BRIAN RITTER, CEcD

President / CEObritter@bmda.org

JUDY SAUTER

Marketing & Research Directorjsauter@bmda.org

NATHAN SCHNEIDER

Director of Business Developmentnschneider@bmda.org

EILEEN HAMANN

Offi ce Managerinfo@bmda.org

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Message From The BMDAEconomic development efforts traditionally mean creating jobs through entrepreneurial

development, the retention and expansion of existing businesses and the attraction

of new businesses. In a changing community and world, it also means workforce

development and talent attraction. Additionally, ongoing organizational development

is important to ensure the economic development organization is well-positioned to

meet any challenge.

The goals outlined in the 2014-2016 BMDA strategic plan laid a pathway for us to

follow to make our organization stronger. Our efforts in 2016 further prepared us to

work for Bismarck-Mandan and the surrounding area as our community continues to grow.

As we begin 2017, we are given the opportunity to meet the challenges that face our

community head-on. The BMDA will continue to work with our existing businesses

in whatever way needed, whether simply helping fi nd the answer to a question, or

helping plan and work through a major expansion. Workforce development and

talent attraction are key to our business community, and both are integral parts

of the strategic plan. We will also continue to tell the story of Bismarck-Mandan to

prospective companies looking to relocate or expand, to ensure the community of

Bismarck-Mandan is a familiar name with a positive image.

We will continue to move forward and keep Bismarck-Mandan growing to be the

best it can be. And the BMDA will continue to refresh its strategies to achieve the

best future possible for our community and surrounding region.

Thank you for giving each of us the opportunity to serve as the chair of the

Bismarck-Mandan Development Association. It is an honor and a privilege. It is

not a one-person job, however. It is a job done with the support of the executive

committee, board of directors, all those who invest in the BMDA and the BMDA

staff. We thank you for your past support, and look forward to your continuing

strong involvement with the BMDA.

JEFF UBLUbl Design Group2016 BMDA Chair

JEFF UBL2016 BMDA Chair

JOHN MONGEONBrady Martz & Associates

2017 BMDA Chair

JOHN MONGEON2017 BMDA Chair

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Cultivating a diversifi ed economy and positive business climate for existing business, as well as new and expanding business, continues to be a priority for the BMDA. During 2016, the BMDA sought to take a more focused approach to business development.

Target Industry Analysis: In 2016, the BMDA commissioned a target industry analysis to identify industries that represent the highest potential for relocation or expansion to the region. As part of this study, demographic, workforce and economic trends and characteristics in the region were documented. The competitiveness of the region based on ten site selection factors and marketing tools to appeal more directly to corporate decision-makers in these specifi c industries were also assessed. The recommended targets are value-added agriculture, energy and manufacturing. The analysis provided specifi c sectors within each of these broad target industries to explore and determine which were the best fi ts for Bismarck-Mandan. It also provided suggestions for how to better position the region in key areas and opportunity focuses with existing local business activities. This target industry analysis sets the stage for the BMDA’s business attraction efforts.

BRE Program: While business attraction efforts are an important part of the region’s economic development strategy, business retention and expansion of our existing business is a cornerstone of the BMDA’s efforts. The information gathered through our continued Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Program helps the BMDA pro-actively identify and address the needs of our existing companies, both individually and as a whole.

Vision Fund Guidelines: The BMDA staff worked with the Bismarck Vision Fund Committee to study and discuss potential revisions to the fund’s guidelines. The goal of this review was to structure the guidelines in a way that meets the needs of today’s new and existing businesses, as well as entrepreneurs.

EOP Committee Sessions: The Mandan Tomorrow Plan – Economic Opportunity & Prosperity (EOP) Committee, which is staffed by both the BMDA and City of Mandan, offered another series of educational sessions for local businesses, including another edition of Business StartUp 101 and a review of a City-wide survey conducted last spring about doing business in Mandan. These workshops bring resources and information to business owners and entrepreneurs.

Strategic Plan Goal:Embrace cutting-edge development practices for innovative business attraction and retention programming

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The community’s infrastructure, transportation system, site planning and development are matters that have a direct impact on economic development and growth in Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County and Morton County. Concerns about such things as housing, childcare, wages and community livability impact attracting both businesses and employees to our community. The BMDA continues to work collaboratively with other community organizations and public offi cials to seek solutions to potential barriers such as these.

The BMDA and Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association (HBA) conducted a survey of professionals involved in the land and building development process to identify steps in the process that can be addressed or improved. The BMDA and HBA staff then met with the staffs of Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County and Morton County to discuss comments/questions raised in the surveys. Going forward, continuing regular conversations will aim to alleviate issues in the development processes.

Planning for the future is always an ongoing matter throughout our metro area. The BMDA was again an active participant in both the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and individual transportation and planning studies, such as the Northeast Morton County Future Land Use Plan.

Paying for needed infrastructure is an issue for all communities, not just Bismarck-Mandan. The BMDA joined the Chamber, the HBA and the Bismarck-Mandan Board of Realtors in hosting a series of informational sessions for our business community to learn about and discuss Bismarck’s arterial road needs and the questions facing the city as to how to pay for the projects. A task force formed by the Mayor of Bismarck to study the issue includes BMDA staff in its membership.

The BMDA’s rural stakeholders in Burleigh and Morton County often times face unique barriers in their economic development efforts. The BMDA continues to partner with these stakeholders to fi nd ways to fund needed projects and bring new residents, as well as visitors, into these rural communities.

Strategic Plan Goal:Lead the charge in breaking downbarriers to economic prosperity

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With a consistently low unemployment rate, it is imperative for Bismarck-Mandan employers to be able to recruit and retain a skilled workforce. Talent attraction, workforce development and entrepreneurship development are vital parts of a more comprehensive program that will position the region for greater success. Those of us who live in Bismarck-Mandan know it’s a community that has a lot to offer, both to trained workforce currently outside our community and to the students enrolled in our schools. The BMDA, working with business and education leaders, has developed a variety of talent attraction and workforce development programs, including:

Talent Attraction Campaigns (TAC): Online marketing of career opportunities and the general appeal of living and working in Bismarck-Mandan to potential workers in targeted occupations and geographic areas. Postcards were sent to graduates of Bismarck State College in conjunction with one TAC; a focus on former residents visiting Bismarck-Mandan was added to the TAC that ran over the end-of-the-year holiday season, including an insert in the Bismarck Tribune targeted to former residents visiting the area.

Job Shadow Week: Students from our colleges and high schools had the opportunity to get hands-on experience at local businesses and explore career options available. Ninety-fi ve students attended 125+ job shadows throughout the community during February’s Job Shadow Week. The success of this fi rst-time event made it an easy decision to plan for it on an annual basis.

Educators’ Summer Workshop: A week-long program offering high school and middle school education professionals insight into the skills needed in the workplace and the wide range of occupations and career options available in our community. Eight half-day sessions were hosted by local employers, giving participants a fi rst-hand view of the 21st Century workplace as well as one-on-one conversations with employers about what they are looking for in the workforce of the future.

The BMDA continues to support and sponsor the activities of Bismarck-Mandan’s growing start-up community. 2016 saw special events such as OTA, TEDx, SCORE Conference and the Women’s Business Summit in addition to the weekly meetingof 1 Million Cups. Bismarck-Mandan continues to make strides in fostering entrepreneurial growth and opportunities, andthe BMDA continues to be a part of it.

Strategic Plan Goal:Position the Bismarck-Mandan region as a business and career destination

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The BMDA has undergone signifi cant changes over the last few years, most notably to its governance and fi nance structures. These changes allow for greater engagement with our investors. The BMDA recognizes the need forthe organization to be focused on its mission and the needs of the community, as well as to be fl exible and responsive to changing priorities.

The BMDA conducted an investor survey in early 2016 to measure its performance and engagement. The average ratings on a scale of 1 to 5 ranged from 3.75 to 4.2.

A series of investor roundtables offered the opportunity for a more detailed conversation about the results of the survey and other areas of interest to BMDA investors. The roundtables will be held annually to seek input and provide updates on current efforts.

Strategic planning continued with a review of the BMDA’s 2014-2016 Strategic Plan, combined with a board retreat focused on the upcoming year and beyond.

The BMDA continues to keep up-to-date with economic development trends and standards through staff involvement with entities such as the Economic Development Association of North Dakota, the Mid-America Economic Development Council and the International Economic Development Council.

Strategic Plan Goal:Maximize results by focusing on organizational excellence

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WorkforceBismarck-MandanMSA employment

MSA unemployment

ND unemployment

Job Service North Dakota

75,400

2.2%

2.4%

November 2015

75,300

2.4%

2.6%

November 2016

74,500

2.5%

2.4%

November 2014

PopulationBismarckBurleigh County MandanMorton County

Bismarck-Mandan MSA

US Census Bureau

55,53269,41616,71825,303

94,719

2000

61,27281,30818,33127,471

108,779

2010

71,16792,99121,38230,310

123,301

2015

Taxable Sales & Purchases

Bismarck-Mandan MSA (1st three quarters of year plus4th quarter of previous year)

$2,176,441,366

2015

$1,985,415,646

2016

$2,192,866,010

2014

Office of State Tax Commissioner

City Sales Tax Collected

BismarckMandan

Office of ND State Treasurer

2012

$16,388,127$1,998,690

2013

$17,271,062$2,366,136

NOTE: Mandan’s city sales tax rate changed from 1% to 1.75% effective October 15, 2015

2014

$17,238,015$2,673,946

2015

$17,436,203$2,734,312

2016

$16,747,940$4,023,965

Bismarck-Mandan MSA Income

US Bureau of Economic Analysis (per capita)

2011

$42,999

2012

$46,262

2013

$46,884

2014

$50,173

2015

$54,124Per Capita

Bismarck-Mandan Economy At A Glance

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Bismarck Airport

City of BIsmarck, City of Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County

New Construction Activity Summary

Single FamilyOther ResidentialCommercialPublicTotal

Permits

6122365

0700

Total Value

$136,164,65328,068,10957,769,630

0$222,022,392

2016

Permits

64219

1111

773

Total Value

$137,290,63833,890,891119,145,13141,664,400

$331,991,060

20152014

Permits

84135

1344

1,014

Total Value

$160,978,13073,076,97293,862,97658,394,879

$386,312,957

Bismarck Airport Passengers 2012

236,172

2013

237,683

2014

245,205

2015

259,734

2016

271,022Passenger Boardings

Burleigh County Auditor, Morton County Auditor

BurleighMorton

County Property Valuations2012

$300,396,636$91,230,278

2013

$341,455,632$99,991,504

2014

$388,961,618$112,372,594

2015

$438,023,113$129,977,001

2016

$471,116,797$144,276,094

New Construction2016 total valueBismarckBismarck ETABurleighLincoln Mandan (includes ETA)

Morton

2016 total permitsBismarckBismarck ETABurleigh LincolnMandan (includes ETA)

Morton

$222,022,39285,879,91526,640,40419,258,62410,326,88769,400,94210,495,620

700391345350

14230

Total

$28,068,1099,662,342

000

18,405,7670

231400090

Other Residential

$57,769,63013,220,90818,000,000

640,0351,736,805

24,171,8820

6539

15

10100

Commercial

$0000000

0000000

Public

612338

334840

12330

Single Family

$136,164,65362,996,6658,640,404

18,618,5898,590,082

26,823,29310,495,620

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AAction MoversACME ToolsActivities For Learning, Inc.Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc.Advanced Mechanical, Inc.AECOM Technical ServicesAetnaAgency MABUAl Fitterer Architect PCAlliance Real EstateAmerican Bank CenterAmerican Family Insurance/Terry Kraft America’s Best Value Inn & SuitesAmeripride ServicesApex Engineering Group, Inc.Architectural Concepts, Inc.Arvig Security SolutionsAspen GroupAssociated BuildersAtkinson Company, TheBain AgencyBank of North DakotaBarr Engineering CompanyBartlett & West Engineers, Inc.Basin Electric Power CooperativeBaymont Inn & SuitesBEK Communications Coop.Bianco Realty, Inc.Bis-Man TransitBismarck Aero CenterBismarck Cancer CenterBismarck Industries, Inc.Bismarck KitchensBismarck Mandan Board of RealtorsBismarck-Mandan Chamber of CommerceBismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors BureauBismarck-Mandan Home Builders AssociationBismarck Motor Company Bismarck Parks & Recreation DistrictBismarck Public SchoolsBismarck Realty CompanyBismarck State CollegeBismarck Title CompanyBismarck TribuneBlackRidge BankBlueCross BlueShield of NDBNC National Bank

BNI Coal Ltd.BNSF RailroadBobcat Company/Doosan InfracoreBorder States Electric SupplyBrady Martz & Associates, P.C.Braun Intertec Corp.Bremer BankBrown and SaengerBurleigh CountyCapital City Construction, Inc.Capital Credit UnionCapital Electric Cooperative, Inc.Cedric Theel, Inc.Center for Technology & BusinessCentury 21 Morrison RealtyCHI St. Alexius HealthChoice FinancialCity Air Mechanical, Inc.City of BismarckCity of MandanCloverdale Foods CompanyColdspringConsolidated Construction CompanyCornerStone BankCountry West Real EstateCrossCountry Freight SolutionsCrowley Fleck, PLLPDakota Appraisal & Consulting, Ltd.Dakota AwardsDakota Carrier NetworkDakota CDCDakota Community BankDakota Eye InstituteDakota Foot & Ankle ClinicDakota Gasifi cation CompanyDakota Pharmacy and WellnessDaniel CompaniesDean Foods North CentralDiversity Homes, Inc.Downtowners AssociationDucks Unlimited, Inc.Duemeland’s Commercial, LLLPEAPC Architects - EngineersEide Bailly, LLPEide Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamEide Ford LincolnEnvironmental ServicesExecutive Air Taxi Corp.Farm Credit Services of Mandan FEBCOFerguson Waterworks

Fireside Offi ce SolutionsFirst Community Credit Union of NDFirst International Bank & TrustFirst Western Bank & TrustFort Abraham Lincoln FoundationGA Group, PCGate City BankGoldmark Property ManagementGreater North Dakota ChamberH.A. Thompson & SonsHDR Engineering, Inc.Hedahls Auto PlusHerc Rentals, Inc.HITHorizon Financial BankHouston Engineering, Inc.HTG ArchitectsHUB InsuranceICON Architectural Group iHeartMediaImage Printing, Inc.Indigo Sign CompanyIndustrial Contractors, Inc.Innovative SolutionsJ2 Studio Architecture & Design, PCJerome Distributing, Inc.Jiran Architects & PlannersJLG ArchitectsJMAC Resources, Inc.Job Service North DakotaJobbers Moving & Storage Co.Johnsen Trailer SalesJuniper, LLCK & L HomesKarges-Faulconbridge, Inc.KFYR-TVKirkwood Bank & TrustKirkwood MallKirkwood ScheelsKK BOLDKLJKraus-Anderson ConstructionKupper Chevrolet-Suburu, Inc. KXMB-CBS 12Leingang Home CenterLewis & Clark RDCLiechty HomesLignite Energy CouncilM & W Beef Packers, Inc.Mahlum Goodhart, P.C.Mandan Public Schools

Bismarck-Mandan DevelopmentAssociation Investors

McQuade DistributingMetro Area Ambulance ServiceMid America SteelMid Dakota ClinicMidcoMidway LanesMidwest Motor ExpressMiller Insulation Company, Inc.Missouri Slope Areawide United Way, Inc.Missouri Slope Lutheran Care CenterMissouri Valley Family YMCAMissouri Valley PetroleumMontana-Dakota UtilitiesMoore Engineering, Inc.Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative, Inc.Morton CountyMorton County Housing AuthorityMVTL Laboratories, Inc. ND Association of RealtorsND Petroleum CouncilND REC’SNetREIT, Inc.Newman Outdoor AdvertisingNISCNorth Dakota Guaranty & Title Co.Northern Improvement Co.Northwest ContractingNorthwest CompaniesNovaspect, Inc.Oaktree RealtorsOdney Advertising AgencyOpen Road HondaOutdoor Services, Inc./ Indoor Services, Inc.Paramount Builders, Inc.Plains Commerce BankPrairie Engineering, PCPrairie Knights Casino & ResortPresort Plus, Inc.Prime Cities Broadcasting, Inc./ KNDX-TV Fox 26Professional ContractorsPuklich Chevrolet, Inc.Railway Credit UnionRamkota HotelRapid Fire Protection, Inc.RDO Equipment Co.Reno, KenRitterbush-Ellig-Hulsing, P.C.Rocky Gordon & Co.

Sambatek, Inc.Sanford HealthSatellite Shelters, Inc.Sattler Homes, Inc.Schwan Buick GMC Cadillac, Inc.Schweigert, Klemin & McBride, P.C.Security First Bank of North Dakota (Bismarck & Mandan locations)Silicon Plains, LLCSkeels Electric CompanySpartanNashSpherion Staffi ngSpiffy Biff’sSRF Consulting GroupStarion Bank-BismarckStarion Bank-MandanStoneshire BuildersSwenson, Hagen & Co., P.C.Tesoro Mandan Refi neryThe PaintersThe SIA CompaniesToman Engineering Co.Trademark Realty, LLCTraffi c Safety ServicesTrucks of Bismarck, Inc.TrueNorth SteelTschider & Smith Law FirmTubular Transport & LogisticsUbl Design GroupUnited Building Centers-Pro BuildUnited Printing/Spit’n ImageUnited Pulse Trading, Inc.United Tribes Technical CollegeUniversity of Mary US BankUS FoodService, Inc.Vaaler Insurance Vance Vetter HomesVenture Real EstateVogel Law FirmVue Community Credit UnionWarford OrthodonticsWaste Management of NDWells Fargo AdvisorsWells Fargo Bank-Bismarck-MandanWenck Associates, Inc.Western Steel & PlumbingWheeler Wolf Law FirmWidmer Roel PCZuger, Kirmis & Smith

2016 Offi cersChairJeff Ubl • Ubl Design Group

Vice ChairJohn Mongeon • Brady Martz & Associates

SecretaryKevin Magstadt • Wenck Associates, Inc.

TreasurerKevin Strege • CornerStone Bank

2016 Board of DirectorsRichard Bohrer • Architectural ConceptsMike Braun • Mandan City Commissioner (Jan-Jun)

Brian Eiseman • Stoneshire BuildersDrew Flurer • Skeels Electric CompanyDick Hedahl • Hedahls Auto PlusTim Helbling • City of Mandan Mayor (Jul-Dec)

Kathleen Jones • Burleigh County CommissionerCraig Lambrecht • Sanford HealthTodd Porter • Metro Area Ambulance ServiceMike Schmitz • Widmer Roel PCCody Schulz • Morton County CommissionerMike Seminary • City of Bismarck MayorTom Todd • Northwest ContractingWendy Van Duyne • Bartlett & West EngineersLee Weisbeck • Starion FinancialChris Whalen • Fireside Office Solutions

2016 Leadership CouncilTimothy R. Atkinson • ND Guaranty & Title CompanyBrad Ballweber • Northern Improvement Co.Chris Baumgartner • Mor-Gran-SouMike Bitz • Mandan School BoardAndy Buntrock • Basin ElectricRon Day • Tesoro CorporationJonus Elston • American Bank CenterJay C. Feil • Starion BankJohn Giese • Wells Fargo BankKevin Glatt • Burleigh County AuditorDennis Haider • MDU Resources GroupJerry Hauff • CornerStone BankTim Hennessy • US BankSteve Herman • AAction MoversKyle Holwagner • Daniel CompaniesChuck Huber • Bismarck Realty CompanyKelvin Hullet • Bank of North DakotaKeith Hunke • City of BismarckNiles Hushka • KLJPete Jahner • Kirkwood Bank & TrustDick Johnsen • Johnsen Trailer SalesRobyn Johnsen • AetnaHeather Jones • City Air MechanicalBrian Kroshus • Lee EnterprisesChad Moldenhauer • K&L HomesJim Neubauer • City of MandanDave Patience • Swenson, Hagen & Co.Mathew Reichert • Aspen GroupDawn Rhone • Morton County AuditorLuke Richter • TrueNorth SteelMatt Sagaser • Bobcat Company/Doosan InfracoreJasper Schneider • NISCMsgr. James Shea • University of MaryLarry Skogen • Bismarck State CollegeSandi Tabor • KLJRenae Walker • Bismarck School BoardJeff Welch • Jiran Architects & PlannersBruce Whittey • Bismarck IndustriesBill Wocken • City of Bismarck