Tonya Forderer

This document outlines the 2025-2027 strategic priorities for North Dakota's Tourism & Marketing. The plan aims to empower the success of North Dakotans by attracting, retaining, and expanding wealth and talent within the state. Key strategic priorities include marketing North Dakota to improve awareness, image, visitation, and spending; providing exceptional services to both potential visitors and the travel industry; growing the overall economic impact of the tourism industry; elevating the role of state and tourism marketing as essential for economic growth and quality of life; and enhancing communication focused on workforce recruitment.

The meeting included administrative matters and updates on Labor Market Information (LMI) for August 2025, noting the low unemployment rate in North Dakota compared to the national average and identifying key occupational groups with open jobs. Discussion also covered proposed U.S. House funding cuts affecting various workforce programs like WIOA Youth Formula Funding and Job Corps. A significant portion addressed the Governor's Workforce Taskforce and Subcabinet, detailing established goals such as creating a shared vision for the workforce, activating task forces to simplify entry, integrate data via a public dashboard, and improve warm handoffs. Performance measures were reviewed, focusing on strategic vision, customer focus, engagement, and information tracking. The evolving role of the council was discussed, including current focus areas like addressing the skills gap and occupational licensure reform, and potential new areas such as tech enablement and global talent. Finally, the agenda for the upcoming Governor's Workforce Summit on October 2 was presented.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the consent agenda items, which included financial reports and a modification to the Childcare Loan Program for Early Foundation, LLC. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a performance audit update, noting that staff are actively fulfilling auditor requests with field work scheduled for January. The board moved into an executive session to discuss confidential records, commercial/financial information, and economic development records. Upon returning to the regular session, the board approved a term loan for TTRT Holdings, LLC. Other business included updates on the LIFT program application deadline, the Automation Tax Credit deadline, the availability of the Angel Match Program funds, a presentation to the LAFRC committee regarding related party loans and conflict of interest forms, a presentation on the impact of NDDF in North Dakota, the status of the Native American Small Business Support Program, a presentation on UAS at the Northern Plains Test Site, and discussions regarding Impact Dakota closing its doors.

This document outlines North Dakota's State Plan of Operation for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2026. It details the framework for providing home energy assistance to eligible low-income households, covering eligibility criteria, benefit determination, emergency assistance, low-cost home weatherization, public participation, outreach efforts, fiscal controls, and coordination with various agencies. The plan also includes an option for a cooling assistance program, contingent on funding and need.

This Strategic Plan for the City of Ellendale is designed to address current and future issues and opportunities, enhance quality of life, and support economic resilience. It outlines strategic directions, goals, and tactics focused on Housing, Infrastructure, Business Development, Community Services, Community Culture, and Activities and Community Facilities. The plan aims to empower the community for sustainable growth and to adapt to major economic shifts.