Bismarck Advances to Elite 8! VOTE NOW

Bismarck has advanced to the second round of the sixth annual Strongest Town Competition! This contest is the annual celebration of the towns and cities across North America who are building stronger communities, even in times of uncertainty and change.

Voting closes at 12pm CDT on Thursday, March 25th.

VOTE HERE

State of the Downtown- Sign up TODAY!

Downtown Business Association members and our local partners are invited to the Virtual State of the Downtown 2021 on April 20, 2021. Downtown Bismarck’s revitalization continues to highlight Bismarck as a growing destination community. Learn about Downtown projects and initiatives, new housing opportunities, upcoming news, and Downtown market conditions. The June & Jim Thompson Downtown Leadership and Volunteer of the Year awards will also be presented at the 2021 State of the Downtown.
Virtual State of the Downtown 2021 is free to our Downtown Business Association of Bismarck members, $15 for non-members.
Please sign up to reserve your spot!

Luna Nox Boutique Grand Opening
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Luna Nox Boutique on April 3! Treats will be provided and coffee drinks and lattes will be available for purchase. 10% of the day’s sale will be donated to Abused Adult Resource Center for Sexual Awareness Month. Luna Nox Boutique will be accepting donations throughout the month of April of needed items for AARC Emergency Shelter.

Luna Nox Boutique

Public Input- Downtown Street Work

The City of Bismarck will be hosting a Virtual Public Input Meeting on March 31 to receive public input and comments on improvements to streets (4th St, 5th St., Broadway, Thayer Ave. & 6th St.) in Downtown Bismarck. The project consists of concrete pavement repairs and pedestrian facilities improvements.

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Briefing Now Available

Watch the latest Greater ND Chamber Business Briefing on the American Rescue Plan and get details on what may be available for your business.

Micro-distillery Ordinance Passes
The Downtowners Association supported a new ordinance that will allow micro-distilleries in Bismarck. City Commissioners voted 5-0 in favor of the ordinance. The domestic distilleries are limited to 25,000 gallons of spirits per year and would be allowed by right in industrial areas, and by special use permits in the Downtown Core and Downtown Fringe zoning districts.