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LOCAL MAYORS DISCUSS THE STATE OF THE CITIES On Wednesday, November 10th, join both Mandan Mayor, Tim Helbling, and Bismarck Mayor, Steve Bakken, for the 2021 State of the Cities address at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Mandan. Registration will be from 7:00am to 7:30am, with the event to follow from 7:30am to 9:00am. Join the Chamber EDC at the 2021 State of the Cities to gain insight from both Mandan and Bismarck mayors on the challenges and successes our community has faced throughout the past year, along with learning more about what can be expected in Bismarck-Mandan in the upcoming year. NEW to this year’s event is the Higher State of the Cities Education Discussion Panel, where attendee’s will hear from the three presidents of our local universities. This Wednesday morning will be full of information and is a must for anyone wanting THANK YOU SPONSORS! to be “in the know” about everything going on in our Presenting community! Sponsor: Cost to attend is $30 for Chamber EDC members (Virtual & In-Person) and $40 for General Admission (Virtual & In-Person). For more information contact Josie Smyle at jsmyle@bmcedc.com, or call the Chamber EDC office at 701-223-5660. It’s not too late to sign up! Register today at https://business.bismarckmandan.com/events. AGENDA: 7:00am - Registration 7:30am - Event Start/Welcome 7:35am - Higher Education Panel Discussion (with 10-minute Q&A) • Dr. Doug Jensen, President - Bismarck State College • Monsignor James Shea, President - University of Mary • Dr. Leander McDonald, President - United Tribes Technical College 8:15am - Mandan Mayor Helbling Presentation 8:35am - Bismarck Mayor Bakken Presentation 8:50am - Closing Q&A Session: Mayor Helbling & Mayor Bakken
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Gold Sponsors: Event Sponsors:
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE A Touchstone Energy Cooperative
Table Sponsors: American Bank Center, Apex Engineering, Bank of North Dakota, Bismarck State College, BNC National Bank, Capital Credit Union, Dakota Community Bank & Trust, First International Bank & Trust, First Western Bank & Trust, Gate City Bank, HDR Engineering, Leadership Bismarck Mandan Alumni Association, Northern Improvement Company, Northwest Tire, Pearce Durick PLLC, Sanford, Starion Bank, United Tribes Technical College, University of Mary
