Marigold Consulting is a locally owned and operated Human Resources (HR) consulting business that was created to provide exceptional HR services to businesses in western North Dakota. Marigold Consulting’s goal is to translate the mission and vision of an organization in to actionable HR strategies that serve stakeholders while maintaining that human capital is an […]
On November 8, the Watford City High School held their second Cultural Fair at the Rough Rider Center where over 30 different cultures and 25 nations shared mouth-watering global cuisines, dances, conversation and culture. It was an event attendees won’t forget and was a great celebration of the rich, cultural melting pot of Watford City! […]
The Alexander Comets football team had a great and historic season this year. Finishing the season 8-2, the Comets made the North Dakota 9-man football playoffs for the first time in over 40 years. Although the Comets came up short in an epic overtime battle against the Hettinger County Huskies in Round 1 of the […]
Vision West ND’s Housing Committee has created a document that highlights federal, state and local programs that aim to increase access to safe, affordable housing in North Dakota. The highlighted programs and resources are meant to spread existing information, spur new ideas for local communities, increase affordability and empower aspiring homeowners. From federal grants and […]
Keith Olson of the North Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has achieved the prestigious Certified Business Exit Consultant (CBEC) Designation from the International Exit Planning Association. Olson’s accomplishment solidifies his position as a leading exit planner in the state and nation. The CBEC designation reflects his dedication and expertise in exit planning, enhancing the […]
McKenzie County employers have received more Ukrainians through the North Dakota Petroleum Council’s Bakken GROW Program. The community has now gained seven total Ukrainian employees through this program, and they are as excited as their employers are to join the workforce and community! Learn more on the Bakken GROW Program here.
If you work in the private, public or nonprofit sector and are involved in human resource decisions or make decisions involving an entire organization, city or region, join the Job Service North Dakota’s webinar, titled “Labor Market Information Playbook: How to Get in the Game by Exploring Fundamentals & Strategies”. The free webinar is […]
The November 2023 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s September 2023 labor force was 10,397; September 2022 it was 9,561. The LoadPass permits for McKenzie County in October 2023 was 2,640; in October 2022 it was 2,313. The total taxable sales and purchases for McKenzie County […]
The Alexander Public School District is holding an election to vote on a $9,000,000 bond for school building construction projects. The proposed plan will add 10 new classrooms to the school which will accommodate two sections of every grade and includes a 2nd floor where the middle school students will be located. The plan also […]
McKenzie Health received $72,000 from Enerplus, the Rural Community Grant Fund, Paul and Sandi Wisness, Ardis Peterson, and Tammy James for the software needed to deploy Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM). CEM is significant because it can detect the extent of cancer in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer, and helps monitor the response of chemotherapy. […]
