ABB 2006/7 | State Profiles | Mid West region | North Dakota

If you’re already doing business in North Dakota, you know the many advantages we have to offer: a reliable workforce, quality educational system, a competitive tax structure and affordable utilities, telecommunications and transportation. Business Facilities magazine has ranked North Dakota sixth in the nation for best location in terms of the overall costs of doing business.

In addition to a favourable climate for business, we offer a favourable climate for families. Our quality of life ranks highly in every important category due to our excellent schools, low crime rate, friendly communities and abundance of recreational opportunities. We are making a statewide effort to compete in the regional, national and global economies of the future. In conjunction with a host of public and private partners, the Economic Development and Finance Division is prepared to assist you in your business development endeavours.

The right environment

Our corporate tax rates have remained the same since 1983; our unemployment taxes are continually falling; our workers’ compensation premiums are among the lowest in the nation; and new or expanding businesses can qualify for sales and use tax exemptions. And then there’s our labour force – North Dakota’s workers comprise one of the most talented, well-educated and dedicated workforces anywhere.

Besides our people, we also treasure our generous natural resources – abundant and clean water, plentiful fish and wildlife, and rich soil. The Economic Development and Finance Division employs five business development professionals to assist you and your business in achieving your start-up, expansion and recruitment goals.

While each project manager is skilled in meeting the needs of any prospective business, they each have their areas of speciality as well. Whatever your business site selection, start-up or expansion need, our business development staff is eager to assist you.

For more information, contact:
Linda Butts, Director
Economic Development and Finance
North Dakota Department of Commerce
PO Box 2057
Bismarck, ND 58502, US
Tel: +1 701 328 5300
E-mail: sfrieze@state.nd.us
Website: www.growingnd.com

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