The host rolling out the welcome mat for the first Business After Hours of 2025 is Ryan Motors!

Thursday, February 20th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1212 2nd Street W
Taco bar catered by Outlaws, drinks, and
A chance to win one of three amazing raffle prizes:

🚗Grill Kit including a Pit Boss Wood Fired Pellet Grill/Smoker, Smoking Pellets, Grill Accessories, and seasonings ($430 Value) 

🚗Soft-sided Yeti Cooler ($200 Value)

🚗NOCO Car Battery Jump Starter ($180 Value)

Ryan Motors is a new and used car dealership in Williston. We carry new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, and Honda inventory, and we buy and sell any brand of used vehicle. Whether you’re a DIY car person or someone who wants the work taken care of for you, our Parts and Service Centers has you covered. We're proud to be part of the Williston community and there's a lot to love about doing business here. For us at Ryan Motors, the people are the best part. Whether it’s our customers, our team members, or the people we get to interact within the community, we’re honored to get to work with and know the people that we do.

We are proud to have been serving the wonderful people of Williston, Minot, and the surrounding areas for over five decades, and we look forward to continuing to nurture and build relationships here.

RSVPS Encouraged

Our Lemon University participants attend three courses through the beginning of 2025 to learn about a wide array of topics, including financial literacy, marketing & branding, communications, and even how to assemble a stand of their own — all from community partners who are experts in their fields. Participants are equipped with the tools and skills needed to have a successful Lemonade Day. It is our second year rolling out this educational component to Lemonade Day, and we want are excited to provide this amazing learning experience to Williston!

REGISTER HERE

Please join us for Peachy's Boutique's Milestone Event Ribbon Cutting! ✂️🎀

We're excited to celebrate this grand re-opening alongside owner Jessica Axmaker! New space, same place! Don't miss out on their fun patch station, refreshments, raffle prize opportunity and pop-up photo session.

💝 Perfect for Valentine's! Welcome to Peachy's Boutique, your one-stop destination for fashion-forward clothing in Williston, ND. Their carefully curated collection showcases the latest trends and timeless styles, ensuring that you'll find the perfect outfit for any occasion. From casual everyday wear to elegant evening attire, they offer a wide range of options to suit every individual's taste and style. With a focus on quality and affordability, they pride themselves on providing exceptional customer service and a seamless shopping experience. Step into Peachy's Boutique and let us help you express your unique fashion sense with confidence and flair.

📅 February 14, 2025

🕚️ Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 pm

📍 1135 2nd Ave W Suite 206 Williston, ND 58801

📷️ You're also invited to a Valentine Mini Photo Pop-up! See Peachy's Boutique's Facebook page for details!

♥️ https://trst.in/v5MMQd

It's that time again!! Join us for another exciting Brew Your Business this Wednesday, February 12th at 9am in the Teton Lounge and hear about Pretty in Ink with the talented Christina Matthews and Ink Images with the lovely Jamie Rang! Learn how Christina started from a small location and ended up in her new gorgeous location

Farm-to-School Opportunities:

-Learn about funding and program support

-Meet farmers and ranchers

-Learn about and meet with business

See more information here

Next week is the last Business After Hours for 2024! Join us at Harmonic Creative World Studio on December 12th and check out the new space shared between Harmonic Creative World, Western Star Music Academy - Kindermusik, N2 Effects, Delaney Studios LLC, and The Creative Dove Photo + Graphic Design.

There will be food from Don Pedro's, drinks, live music, Kindermusik class demonstrations, and a chance to win several prizes with donations made to Harmonic Creative World.

Thursday, December 12th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Harmonic Creative World - 309 Washington Ave (Door 9), Williston

Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – the heart of our community's entrepreneurial spirit! We are more than just a platform; we are a hub for connecting community champions, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the unique journey of local businesses and organizations.

Engage in a dynamic 20-minute presentation by local entrepreneur, Rebecca Axmaker with The TRUNK, where she’ll be unveiling insights and experiences that resonate with our shared spirit.

Join the conversation with a 20-minute round table discussion, where ideas flow and connections spark, fostering a sense of unity and shared vision.

Cap off the morning with 20 minutes of speed networking, an opportunity to forge new alliances and amplify the heartbeat of our entrepreneurial community. Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – where connections thrive and businesses flourish!

Warm Up After Light Up!

Join us right after the Holiday Lights Parade for a cozy, festive celebration!

Immediately following the parade, come enjoy:
Delicious hot cocoa & warm apple cider
A visit with Santa for the kids
Live holiday music for the whole family

Bring your family and friends to keep the holiday spirit going! Cozy up, enjoy some treats, and make warm memories after the parade.

We will also have a space for toy donations— when you bring a toy donation you will be entered to win a FREE James Membership!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Learn More at: https://www.facebook.com/events/412300391955405/

The Annual Holiday Lights Parade is just six weeks away! This year's parade theme is Holiday Movies, so deck out those floats to represent your favorite. Enter your business or organization's float and don't miss out on this Williston tradition.

Float entries are $50 for non-members and $25 for members.

Learn more at https://trst.in/xXkRoj.

Friday, November 29th
6:15 pm
Downtown Williston

Join us for Sunday Skin Aesthetics +Wellness's Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting! Let’s help them mark this special occasion!

Sunday Skin Aesthetics + Wellness was founded with a passion for skin health, self-care, and empowering confidence. After years of experience in healthcare and aesthetics, they saw the need for a space that combines luxury with personalized, client-centered care. Over the past two years, Sunday Skin has grown into a trusted destination for innovative treatments—from injectables and facials to advanced wellness services—all in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Their commitment is to help clients feel naturally beautiful and truly cared for, every day of the week.

November 22, 2024
5:00 PM
311 Main St. Williston, ND
Enjoy food & drinks
Live demonstrations
Giveaways
Exclusive promotions for those who attend
Photography

Tiah Rigby, DNP-FNP-C and Co-Owner and Lucelly Anguiano, Licensed Master Aesthetician will share a little about Sunday Skin Aesthetics + Wellness with us

Join us for Zoom Groom's new location Ribbon Cutting! We're looking forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with them!

Zoom Groom has been professionally grooming cats and dogs in the Williston Basin for more than 6 years. They are excited to be in their new location! Zoom Groom will be expanding their services and offering more products for your pets. Their groomers are certified in pet CPR and pet first aid. Zoom Groom recently won Best of the Bakken in Pet Care, and groomer Kendra won Best of the Bakken Pet Groomer!

November 22nd

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

9 1st Ave East, Williston - Behind the New Armory

Open house, with beer or champagne until 6:00 pm

Victoria Ingraham, Owner has an extensive background in foster care, social work, and customer service. In 2017, she made the change to pet grooming and has been in it ever since.

Business After Hours is happening next week! Join us at Midwest Metaphysics to meet Alex (one of our Chamber Board Members) and Gio and learn more about their shop and services!

WHEN: Thursday, November 14th, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

WHERE: Midwest Metaphysics - 205 Main St, Williston

FREE to the public

Live music featuring Chase Long

15-minute sound bath

PEMF mat sessions.

Enjoy a cash bar and food and drink catered by River's Edge

Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – the heart of our community's entrepreneurial spirit! We are more than just a platform; we are a hub for connecting community champions, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the unique journey of local businesses and organizations.

Engage in a dynamic 20-minute presentation by local entrepreneur, Nicole McKechnie, with Benelli’s Boutique, where she’ll be unveiling insights and experiences that resonate with our shared spirit.

Join the conversation with a 20-minute round table discussion, where ideas flow and connections spark, fostering a sense of unity and shared vision.

Cap off the morning with 20 minutes of speed networking, an opportunity to forge new alliances and amplify the heartbeat of our entrepreneurial community. Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – where connections thrive and businesses flourish!

Join us for Business After Hours with KLJ Engineering! This month’s BAH will be hosted at the beautiful Eagle Ridge Golf Club! This event will have great networking opportunities, food, drinks, and prizes.

WHEN: Thursday, October 10th
TIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
WHERE: Eagle Ridge Golf Club - Clubhouse and Bar, 6401 3rd Ave E, Williston, ND

We will have two phenomenal speakers for this event: Matt Mamura, Aviation Client Services Manager & Shane Steiner, Associate Vice President of Aviation.

Shane has more than 17 years of experience working with airport planning, design, and project management. He oversees the staffing, production, and quality control of KLJ’s aviation projects.

Matt has more than 20 years of customer service experience, over 13 of those years being in the airport, airline, and aircraft support industry. Matt brings together resources and work groups at KLJ that are needed to customize the best team to serve aviation customers.

Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – the heart of our community's entrepreneurial spirit! We are more than just a platform; we are a hub for connecting community champions, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the unique journey of local businesses and organizations.

Engage in a dynamic 20-minute presentation by local entrepreneur, Tracy Mai with Beyond Nails, where she’ll be unveiling insights and experiences that resonate with our shared spirit.

Join the conversation with a 20-minute round table discussion, where ideas flow and connections spark, fostering a sense of unity and shared vision.

Cap off the morning with 20 minutes of speed networking, an opportunity to forge new alliances and amplify the heartbeat of our entrepreneurial community. Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – where connections thrive and businesses flourish!

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting of CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center's new state-of-the-art operating suites.

This occasion will also commemorate 50 years in their current facility. The day's festivities will feature opening remarks, a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the operating suites, and guided tours of the new surgical space with opportunities to meet the surgical team.

WHEN: September 26, 2024
TIME: 11:00 AM
WHERE: CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center, 1301 15th Ave West, Williston, ND, (Enter through door 1)

At noon, the hospital chapel will be dedicated in honor of Father Aydt, recognizing his years of dedicated service to Mercy Medical Center and the community. The celebrations will continue with additional exciting announcements from 12:00-1 pm.

Join us at The Retreat Apartments and explore the amenities they have to offer their residents. This event will have food, drinks & many great prizes!

The Retreat Apartment community has been open for going on 7 years. They are a luxurious apartment community that offers a true home environment for their residents in apartment homes. Their management company spans across the United States with properties in 6 different states. During this event, all facilities will be open to tour along with a model apartment!

📅 Thursday, September 12th  

🕙 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

📍3602 7th St W, Williston, ND  

Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – the heart of our community's entrepreneurial spirit! We are more than just a platform; we are a hub for connecting community champions, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the unique journey of local businesses and organizations.

Engage in a dynamic 20-minute presentation by local entrepreneur, Katie Nice with Honey Hive, where she’ll be unveiling insights and experiences that resonate with our shared spirit.

Join the conversation with a 20-minute round table discussion, where ideas flow and connections spark, fostering a sense of unity and shared vision.

Cap off the morning with 20 minutes of speed networking, an opportunity to forge new alliances and amplify the heartbeat of our entrepreneurial community. Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – where connections thrive and businesses flourish!

Join us next week to celebrate the opening of the Williston Basin Career & Technical Education Center & Del Easton Alternative High School with a ribbon cutting! ✂️✨

This new facility is designed to prepare students for success in emerging careers, the center features cutting-edge facilities and forward-thinking programs, making it a hub for educational excellence in the region.

📅 September 10th

🕙 6:00 PM

📍 Williston Basin CTE Center and Del Easton Alternative High School

North side of Williston High School

4200 32nd St W, Williston, ND

Join us next week to celebrate TrainND Northwest's new location with a ribbon cutting! ✂️✨ Be part of this exciting milestone!

📅 September 5th

🕙 10:00 AM

📍 TrainND Northwest UAS (Drone) Park

1500 E Dakota Parkway, Williston, ND

TrainND Northwest is the premier workforce training center in North Dakota. In the last 3 years they have built a UAS (drone) program from nothing to one of the most impressive training UAS training programs worldwide. The TrainND Northwest UAS training grounds and park have been built to provide a quality central location for UAS training as well as provide the public with a beautiful place to explore and experience the fun and potential careers connected to the UAS industry.

Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – the heart of our community's entrepreneurial spirit! We are more than just a platform; we are a hub for connecting community champions, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the unique journey of local businesses and organizations.

Engage in a dynamic 20-minute presentation by Eileen and Troy McCoy, unveiling insights and experiences that resonate with our shared spirit.

Join the conversation with a 20-minute round table discussion, where ideas flow and connections spark, fostering a sense of unity and shared vision.

Cap off the morning with 20 minutes of speed networking, an opportunity to forge new alliances and amplify the heartbeat of our entrepreneurial community. Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – where connections thrive and businesses flourish!

Interested in showcasing your business? Click Here

Join us for Business After Hours at Rise Oilfield & Industrial Safety!

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting on Monday, July 29th. One of Williston's premier butchers, Yellowstone River Beef, is under new management, and we want to celebrate with YOU!

With tours of the retail shop, an opportunity to ask questions, and burgers for lunch (YUM!), this is going to be an event that you don't want to miss. This event is open to the community!

WHEN: Monday, July 29th

TIME: 12:00-1:00pm

WHERE: 6th E Dakota Parkway, Williston ND

Come and hear how a man with a degenerative eye disease ended up running 3,063 miles from Los Angeles to New York averaging 51.5 miles/day.

“The term ‘inspirational’ simply is not strong enough for Jason’s story.”

RSVP at https://www.willistonchamber.com/jason-romero

Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – the heart of our community's entrepreneurial spirit! We are more than just a platform; we are a hub for connecting community champions, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the unique journey of local businesses and organizations.

Engage in a dynamic 20-minute presentation by Master of None Weed Management, unveiling insights and experiences that resonate with our shared spirit.

Join the conversation with a 20-minute round table discussion, where ideas flow and connections spark, fostering a sense of unity and shared vision.

Cap off the morning with 20 minutes of speed networking, an opportunity to forge new alliances and amplify the heartbeat of our entrepreneurial community. Welcome to Brew Your Business Williston – where connections thrive and businesses flourish!

Interested in showcasing your business? Click Here

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting with McKenzie Health!

The agriculture industry is robust across North Dakota, and Williams County and northwestern North Dakota are no exception! The Farm to Table dinner is an opportunity to bring the agriculture industry and the community together to engage, learn, eat, drink, and be merry!

The evening will feature remarks from Michelle Miller, a myth buster in the food industry, bringing unbiased information from farmers and leading industry experts to audiences nationwide via social media and speaking engagements.

This dinner offers the public an interactive (and delicious!) way to learn about the expansive agriculture industry around them and the importance of those fields and pastures that span the region, seeing first-hand their impact on every meal plan, every trip to the grocery store, and every bite .

TICKETS

Ceremony to recognize the namesakes of the 3 youth baseball fields at Dakota Park

Dakota Park Rededication Ceremony:

Welcome- Joe Barsh, WPRD Executive Director, Emcee

Presentation of Colors- Post #37 Honor Guard

National Anthem- Kim Semenko

City of Williston Remarks- Howard Klug, Mayor

Williston Park Board Remarks- Kelly Heller, President

Floyd Semenko Field- Gary Skarphol, Past State Commander, North Dakota American Legion,

John Liffrig Field- Larry Grondahl, Williston Boys’ Baseball Committee

Robert “Bob” Miller Field- Larry Grondahl, Williston Boys’ Baseball Committee

Presentation of Family Gifts & Plaques

Official Ribbon Cutting- Williston Area Chamber of Commerce

Closing Remarks- Joe Barsh

All attendees and participants are invited to stay and eat. Edgar M. Boyd Post #37 will serve brats and hamburgers following the ceremony.

*In case of inclement weather—ceremony will be moved to Raymond Family Community Center

Join us for scenic views of Main Street at Nemont’s Business After Hours. Journey on down to Renaissance on Main- Rooftop to enjoy the beautiful evening views of downtown Williston. It’ll be an evening you won’t want to miss!

Catering will be from Jersey Mike’s and their will be an assortment of beverages (water, lemonade, beer, and wine). Yum!

125 Main St, Williston ND, 58801

5:30-7:30pm