Blair Wheeler, a social media influencer from South Carolina, traveled to Watford City in June and highlighted many areas of the town and surrounding areas through his social media. Wheeler is a golfer, marketer, amateur photographer, husband, and adventurer who has been using social media to document his golf experiences all over the country. His […]
The Bakken Area Skills Center held their beam signing and rising event in late June where CTE students from Watford City High School had the opportunity to sign their names on the beam as a time capsule for future generations! Financial partner logos were also added to the beam for all their contributions in making […]
Taxable sales and purchases for McKenzie County in 2023 Q1 is the highest it has been for quarter 1 since at least 2017. The amount increased from $56.5 million in 2022 Q1 to $76.7 million in 2023 Q1 – a 36% increase.
Thousands of attendees, music, ribs, and other food vendors, inflatables, a cornhole tournament, and more will be coming to Watford City’s Main Street on Friday, August 11 for Best of the West Ribfest! Click here for the schedule.
Are you a young, ambitious individual looking to take your career and social connections to new heights? Look no further than McKenzie County’s vibrant and dynamic Young Professionals organization! Committed to cultivating a thriving community of talented individuals, this organization is designed to help you unlock your full potential and achieve remarkable success. By joining […]
Good Shepherd Home in Watford City is set to undergo a $1.3 million expansion and upgrade project, thanks to the contributions of approximately 190 individuals and businesses. The project includes expanding and renovating the chapel, creating an adjacent courtyard, and implementing a greenhouse. The capital campaign started in September 2021 and reached it’s goal in […]
The Destination Development Grant Program, a funding initiative aimed at supporting tourism development in North Dakota, will be accepting applications starting on July 3, 2023. The program provides grants of up to $5 million for the 2023-2025 biennium to facilitate the creation of new or expanded tourism experiences and attractions. This expansion of tourism will […]
The McKenzie County JDA Home Builder Construction Loan Participation Program has been approved with $4.5 million in revolving loan funds provided by the McKenzie County Commission. The purpose of the program is to incentivize builders to build 3-6 houses at a reduced construction loan interest rate. Builders will work with their local lender, and the […]
The Main Street ND Summit 2023 is set to take place on October 24-25 in Watford City. The Main Street Summit is a highly anticipated event that aims to bring together individuals and organizations to foster connections, inspire creativity, and gain valuable insights for community building and growth. With North Dakota’s economy evolving, the summit […]
The June Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s Unemployment Rate for April 2023 was 1.3%, 0.7% lower than April 2022’s rate of 2% Alexander’s City Sales Tax distributions for May 2023 was $63,038, almost three times higher than May 2022’s total of $23,851 The […]
