Target Industries

With a high quality, well-educated workforce and a diversified economic base, the Bismarck-Mandan region is well-positioned for business location and expansion. Why Bismarck-Mandan? Here are just a few reasons:

·         2016 estimated population 125,296, a 15.2% population increase 2010 – 2016 (US Census QuickFacts).

·         Serviced by BNSF Railroad, CP Railroad, and the Bismarck Airport.

·         Strong east-west connection via Interstate 94; Highway 83 provides north-south connectivity.

·         Eight million US households (21 million people) within a one-day drive (600 miles) to include Denver, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Kansas City.

·         28 million US households (71 million people) within a one-and-a-half day drive to include Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City.

·         Range of building and land available suitable for SME.

·         Rates for power, water, and natural gas lowest in the county.

·         Approximately 77,000 workers live within a 45-minute radius of Bismarck-Mandan; 122,000 within a 90-minute drive time.

·         Regional workforce strong in agricultural and energy-related occupations.