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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
NDSU Report Finds Price Controls on Prescription Drugs will Harm North Dakota Consumers
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) and the Bioscience Association of North Dakota (BioND) today released a jointly commissioned report from the Challey Institute at North Dakota State University. According to the white paper, Pharmaceutical Price Controls Destroy Innovation and Harm Patients by Dr. Raymond March, imposing price controls on prescription drugs will decrease drug availability to patients and threaten the future of research and development of life saving medications. March called price
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022GNDC statement on Resignation of Brent Sanford and Appointment of Tammy Miller
BISMARCK, ND (Dec 20, 2022) – GNDC released the following statement today regarding the resignation of Lt. Gov Brent Sanford and appointment of Lt. Gov Tammy Miller on December 20. "Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford has been instrumental in the past 6 years working to position North Dakota toward economic success. Specific to the energy sector and economic development, he has been a strong partner to GNDC," said Arik Spencer GNDC CEO and President. "We appreciate newly-appointed Tammy Miller's business
Wednesday, December 07, 2022GNDC statement on Governor Burgum’s Executive Budget Proposal
GNDC released the following statement today regarding Governor Burgum’s Executive Budget Address on December 6 at 9:55 AM. “In response to the Governor’s budget proposal, the Greater North Dakota Chamber was happy to see priority alignment in areas specific to infrastructure investment and workforce development while being responsive to taxpayers. We heard items addressed that are near and dear to our members including automation and childcare. We expect to see solutions explored beginning in January,”
Wednesday, October 19, 2022Chambers of Commerce Across State Oppose Term Limits Measure
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC), in coalition with Chambers across the state, today release a statement opposing Measure 1, the Term Limits Measure, which will appear on the ballot in November. Specific to state legislators and the governor, this proposed constitutional change would limit the length of service for these elected officials. Our organizations representing businesses across the state are concerned about the consequences should it pass. Due to mandated turnover, additional time and
Tuesday, October 18, 2022JOINT RELEASE: North Dakota has a strong business climate
The Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, in partnership with the Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC), formally released the results of a business climate survey that was conducted over the summer of 2022. More than 200 businesses completed the North Dakota Business Conditions and Climate Survey conducted by the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth at North Dakota State University. The survey assessed the state’s regulatory and business environment to gain insights into
Tuesday, September 13, 2022GNDC statement on Governor Burgum's child care proposal
FARGO, ND (September 13, 2022) – Arik Spencer, GNDC President and CEO, released the following statement today, at Bright Futures Learning Center, regarding the proposed child care plan release by Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Governor Brent Sanford. “One of GNDC’s primary goals is to accelerate the creation and implementation of workforce solutions that enhance strengths and resolve weaknesses impacting North Dakota’s business community. In our work around the state with business and community
Monday, January 31, 2022Statement from GNDC on passing of Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem:
BISMARCK, ND (January 31, 2022) – GNDC released the following statement today regarding the passing of Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. “Wayne Stenehjem was a true champion for business. This was evident from his lifetime Chamber Champion score (90%) but also in the fights he chose on behalf of North Dakota business. He stood up time and time again throughout his career to ensure that our state was positioned to succeed though a positive business climate. His obituary will report of his professional
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Friday, January 14, 2022GNDC statement on SCOTUS Block of Biden Administration’s Federal Vaccine Mandate
BISMARCK, ND (January 14, 2022) – Arik Spencer, GNDC President and CEO, released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s January 13 decision on the Biden Administration proposed federal vaccine mandate to business which originated on September 9. “GNDC, like businesses across the state, are relieved with the blocking decision issued by the Supreme Court. This executive order created direct overreach, weaponized a federal agency and eliminated the decision-making ability that
