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Thursday, August 06, 2020GNDC Announces Chat Moderator Lineup at Virtual Policy Summit
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) today announced the lineup of chat moderators that will accompany panel presentations during the annual Policy Summit. This event, in its ninth year, will be held virtually for the first time due to safety concerns created by COVID-19. Comprised of 5 panels, the series focuses on industry conversations that are or are going to influence North Dakota as the state moves through and past the pandemic impacts. This virtual format focuses on industry experts gathered to
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Thursday, July 23, 2020GNDC Announces Speakers at Virtual Policy Summit, List includes Gov. Burgum and Lt. Gov. Sanford
BISMARCK - The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) will hold its annual Policy Summit virtually and today announced the full roster of panel participants. The event, featuring 5 panels, will run Tuesday, August 25, through Thursday, August 27th. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature two sessions per day, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Thursday’s afternoon session at 2:00 PM will conclude the event. Summit attendees will have the chance to interact by asking questions, chatting with each other, and participating in
Tuesday, July 14, 2020LETTER TO THE EDITOR: DAPL Decision Sends Wrong Message to Business Developers
The Greater North Dakota Chamber stands with industry leaders and elected officials across our country speaking against the decision made by U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg. His ruling to stop and drain the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) in order for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete an environmental impact statement creates burdens for our businesses and disruptions during a time when investment, infrastructure development, and certainty in processes are needed the most. The oil and
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020GNDC to Hold Virtual Policy Summit
BISMARCK - The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has announced a format change and their panel schedule for the 2020 Policy Summit. This annual event, in its ninth run, brings together business and government leadership to discuss policies impacting North Dakota’s business climate and address issues impacting the growth of our state. Due to COVID-19, GNDC will be providing this experience virtually with an interactive platform. The event, featuring 5 panels, will run Tuesday, August 25 through
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GNDC Calling for Business Liability Legislation
Over the past three months, COVID-19 has brought uncertainly and stress to our lives. People are worried about their health, their loved ones, and their economic future. The pandemic’s impacts have seeped into every corner of our society and will continue to fester for the foreseeable future, and it could take years before we will see a full economic recovery. As businesses, small and large, have worked to provide the essential products and services we all rely on, or have recently reopened, they have
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020GNDC and Sen. Hoeven Partner to Host Business Forum with Federal Partners
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) in partnership with Senator Hoeven will hold a Business Forum on Friday, April 17, 2020, at 10:00 AM CDT. This call forum is for business leaders, trade associations, and local chambers of commerce to hear from Senator Hoeven and other key federal agencies, responsible for implementing the CARES ACT as well as gather input from those businesses who are having successes or challenges as programs take effect. Senator Hoeven has extended invitations to key federal
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Wednesday, April 08, 2020LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GNDC Supports Governor’s Approach to Shelter-In-Place
Right now the world is under incredible pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pressure to stop the spread and to make healthy choices for the greater good. There are other pressures at play too – pressures on our businesses and economy as well as our leaders who are working to develop policies and guidance to ease impacts. President Trump has time and again referred to this crisis as a war against an invisible enemy. This wartime feeling has triggered an operating behavior that the US hasn’t seen or felt
Wednesday, March 25, 2020GNDC and ND Dept of Commerce Partner to Hold Series of Business Briefings for those impacted by COVID
BISMARCK - The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Commerce will hold a series of COVID-19 North Dakota Business Briefing Calls continuing on Thursdays at 11:00 AM CDT. These calls are for businesses, trade associations, and local chambers of commerce to discuss current solutions for stressors created by COVID-19 effects. These calls are a continuation of the COVID-19 North Dakota Business Briefing that was held on March 19. This call provided a high-level
Wednesday, March 18, 2020GNDC and State Agencies to hold COVID-19 North Dakota Business Briefing Call
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) in partnership with North Dakota State Agencies will hold a COVID-19 North Dakota Business Briefing Call on March 19 at 11:00 AM CDT. The call is for businesses, trade associations, and local chambers of commerce to discuss current solutions for stressors. Governor Doug Burgum will provide opening remarks with the most current information available, followed by the ND Department of Commerce, to include federal and state resources available to businesses and the
Tuesday, October 01, 2019GNDC Announces Addition of Two Board Members
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) announces the appointment of two board members. Joining the board is Steve Swiontek – current Executive Chair of Gate City Bank, and Dan Conrad – Executive Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND). The appointments of these individuals bring the board membership to 26. “The GNDC Board of Directors is comprised of an incredibly talented group of leaders representing business across the state. This is further demonstrated with the additions of
Monday, September 09, 2019GNDC Joins Coalition to Ensure Ex-Im Bank Remains Active
BISMARCK, ND – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has joined a coalition coordinated by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) to support the Export-Import Reauthorization Act of 2019. This bill - S. 2293, introduced by Senator Cramer (R-ND) and Senator Sinema (D-AZ), ensures that the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank does not expire. Other members of the coalition include numerous state and local chambers who support manufacturers and agricultural producers who sell products at the global
Wednesday, August 28, 2019Greater North Dakota Chamber to host US Chamber Vice President at Annual Policy Summit
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) will hold our annual Policy Summit on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in Bismarck, at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center. This annual event brings together business and government leadership to discuss policies impacting North Dakota’s business climate and address issues impacting our state’s future growth. The closing keynote of the day is Ronald Eidshaug, Vice President of the United States Chamber’s Congressional and Public Affairs Division to speak on “Big
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Thursday, July 11, 2019Greater North Dakota Chamber to hold annual Policy Summit
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) invites you to attend the 2019 Policy Summit on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in Bismarck, at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center. This annual event brings together business and government leadership to discuss policies impacting North Dakota’s business climate and address issues impacting our state’s future growth. This premier public policy forum is a non-partisan event open to members and non-members of the Greater North Dakota Chamber. Attendees have cited
Tuesday, July 09, 2019Amanda Remynse is GNDC's new director of communications
GNDC is pleased to welcome Amanda Remynse as the organization's new director of communications. Remynse comes to GNDC from the North Dakota Department of Commerce where she has worked for more than five years. She had served as the department’s workforce talent and project coordinator where she spearheaded a number of projects. She held prior positions with Job Service North Dakota and worked for Bismarck-based marketing agency, KK BOLD. As communications director, Remynse will oversee GNDC’s internal and
Thursday, April 04, 2019GNDC welcomes six new members to its Board of Directos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GNDC welcomes six new members to its Board of Directors New members add greater generational, sector, regional diversity to make current board “the most broadly representative” in many years (BISMARCK, N.D., April 4, 2019) – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC), North Dakota’s largest and leading business advocacy association announced today the appointments of six new members of their Board of Directors: Matt Dunlevy, Martin Hannig, Tonya Holmstrom, Vaune Johnson, Kevin
