Bismarck-Mandan Business News
Bobcat fallout
Tony's Body Shop on South 22nd Street in Bismarck has expanded over the years, building out new space on its building and investing in new equipment, such as a $100,000 high-tech oven for baking powder coating. Jan. 1, it will have a new owner, when Wes Geiger takes the business over from To…
Nov 15, 2009 | 2:15 am | (3) Comments
Business people - Nov. 15, 2009
Ault opens office Thomas Ault has opened Point CPA, a full-service public accounting firm providing income tax planning and preparation, financial statement preparation, bookkeeping and payroll, accounting system implementation and business advisory services. Ault has been a certified public…
Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Business digest - Nov 15, 2009
Organization expands via site Bismarck-Mandan Junior Achievement recently launched a Web site to deliver local content about its programming, which provides hands-on, experiential lessons in key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people. The site, ww…
Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
US crop estimates may ease fears about wet harvest
Newly released estimates for U.S. wheat, corn and soybean crops may put to rest fears that a wet harvest season in many parts of the country could cut into production.
Nov 11, 2009 | 5:35 am
UND economist predicts flat holiday sales
The director of the University of North Dakota's Bureau of Business and Economic Research predicts flat holiday sales this year despite strengths in the state economy.
Nov 10, 2009 | 11:45 am | (0) Comments
Business people - Nov 8, 2009
Anderson attends Roberta Anderson, owner and operator of Roberta Anderson Salon, attended the International Council for Reflexology Conference in Los Angeles in September.
Nov 08, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Business digest - Nov. 8, 2009
DICKINSON - An audio conference, "Guerrilla Tactics: Motivating Your Board and CEO to Raise More Money," will be held at 4 p.m. MST Nov. 18 at the Strom Center in Dickinson.
Nov 08, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
ND commissioner says rail is opportunity
North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Brian Kalk predicts renewed interest in railroads.
Nov 04, 2009 | 9:40 am | (2) Comments
No local impact is expected with Buffett's purchase
Getting purchased by one of the world's most successful investors wins some attention for a company, but BNSF 's new ownership should not have an immediate impact on the railroad.
Nov 04, 2009 | 2:00 am | (1) Comments
Buffett is buying BNSF
NEW YORK - The biggest name in investing is making what he calls an "all-in wager" on the U.S. economy - $34 billion to own a railroad that hauls everything from corn to cars across the country.
Nov 04, 2009 | 2:00 am
KMM applies for tax break at Regent site
Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing is seeking a state tax exemption on income earned at its Regent site.
Nov 02, 2009 | 10:10 am
Happier holidays
Halloween is over, and retailers, looking forward to the start of Christmas shopping, are hoping the scares of the past year are behind them.
Nov 01, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Business Digest - Nov. 1, 2009
Penney store gets recycling award The JCPenney store in Bismarck recently received the Greener North Dakota Award from the North Dakota Solid Waste and Recycling Association. The award recognizes businesses, organizations, communities and individuals who are working to keep recyclable mate…
Nov 01, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Business People - Nov. 1, 2009
Anderson chosen Carol Anderson, chairman of the business management department at United Tribes Technical College, was recently named to the Business Education Partnership Committee of the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce. The group works to provide outreach activities in local schools a…
Nov 01, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
MDU announces earnings
MDU Resources Group had lower third-quarter earnings in 2009 compared to last year, but its results are better than analysts' predictions. The energy company, which is based in Bismarck, released its third-quarter earnings Friday. The company has earned $188 million in the first nine months…
Oct 31, 2009 | 1:30 am | (0) Comments
MDU Resources Group profits down in 3Q
MDU Resources Group Inc. says its third-quarter profit fell nearly 22 percent from the previous year because of lower prices for natural gas and oil.
Oct 30, 2009 | 2:50 pm
Business digest - Oct. 25, 2009
The North Dakota FFA Foundation is offering tuition assistance to young farmers who enroll in a Farm Business Management Program in the state.
Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Business people - Oct. 25, 2009
Tim Wiedrich, chief of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of the North Dakota Department of Health, has received the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials' State-Level Excellence in Public Health Award.
Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Amtrak in Bismarck
The last Amtrak passenger train pulled out of Bismarck 30 years ago when the railroad cut the southern route of its Chicago-and-Seattle line.
Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | (3) Comments
Pinehurst has new manager, business
The Pinehurst Square Shopping Center has a new owner and is signing new tenants again.
Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
