#22 North Dakota
#9 in Taxation and Regulation
#26 in Workforce Quality
#42 in Living Environment
Right to Work? ✓
#22 North Dakota
Regional Profile – Midwest
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Key Industries
Agriculture, Aviation, Biotech, Energy, Manufacturing
Key Companies
Investors Real Estate Trust
MDU Resources
Titan Machinery
Advantages
The U.S. Senate passed a law extending the FAA’s drone testing program in the state for another 5 years, which will maintain jobs among 22 participating schools and more than 100 industry partners, according to Prarie Business magazine.
Challenges
Air quality in North Dakota has been downgraded, and cropland values have declined for a second year.
Key Contacts
Dept. of Commerce / Economic Development & Finance Division
Paul Lucy, Director
701-328-5388
1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 2
P.O. Box 2057
Bismarck, ND 58503
plucy@nd.gov
http://www.business.nd.gov/about/
CEO Comments
“Once the oil business recovers, North Dakota should revive again.”
Current Developments
2015 Regional Report: The Midwest
November 13, 2015
Drone Industry Takes Off in North Dakota
March 15, 2016