Growing Bowman County

09/15/2026

🎨 Adding Color and Connection to Bowman’s Main Street!

The Giving Tree was awarded $𝟐,𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 to create a beautiful new mural on the outside of its building. The Giving Tree serves individuals and families by helping those in need access immediate necessities.

The mural design was brought to life through the talents of Graphic Design Artist Jann Harvey Robison and local artist and muralist Kendra Wokal. The mural adds color and character to Main Street while helping raise awareness of The Giving Tree and the important services it provides.

For more information about the services offered by The Giving Tree or if you are in need of assistance, please contact the director, Edna Paulson, at 701-440-8320.

The next round of the Play it Forward Fund opens one month from today, on 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓! Learn more about the fund and the community projects it supports: playitforwardbc.com

09/14/2026

Please join Bowman County Development Corporation and Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce this 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝟒 𝐩.𝐦. as we celebrate Simply Yours Floral's Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

Simply Yours Floral officially opened their doors on July 15 and has brought lots of beauty to Bowman County since. Offering an array of floral design, gifts, home décor, and event services, everyone in our communities can benefit from their products and services. We’re excited to recognize this milestone with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration.

📆 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔
🕓 𝟒 𝐩.𝐦.
📍 𝟑𝟎 𝐍 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭, 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐚𝐧

Come out, show your support, and help us give Simply Yours Floral a big welcome!

09/08/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 recently put 𝐁𝐂𝐃𝐂'𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 to work and gave its storefront a fresh new look. 💐🪧

Congratulations to Simply Yours Floral on the beautiful update! 🎉🌷

Bowman County businesses are encouraged to apply for the Commercial Signage Grant Program, especially because the grant amount 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎.

Projects like this show how a relatively small improvement can make a noticeable difference. Updated signage can help attract customers, strengthen a business’s brand and create a more welcoming storefront.

Eligible expenses may include:
Sign design
Sign purchase
Permits
Installation
Painted signs
Awnings displaying a business name or logo
Eligible businesses may now receive 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 (for example, if you spend $2,000, the grant will pay for $1,000).

Applications MUST be approved BEFORE work begins, and grants are awarded as funds remain available.

For more information or to apply, visit bowmannd.com/economic-development/financial-incentives/ or contact Jennifer Jeffers at 701-523-5880 or [email protected].

09/08/2026

Community investments, new business opportunities, and fall events are taking place in Bowman County. Check out our newsletter to read more about supporting our fire services, investing in healthy, active families, The Giving Tree mural, and see how local investments are making a difference.

Click the link below to view our latest newsletter!
mailchi.mp/bowmannd/bowman-county-economic-update-august

09/04/2026

Welcome Back, Shelby!

We’re excited to welcome Shelby Kinkade back to our team as our Finance and Administrative Coordinator!

Shelby previously worked with our office and is returning after moving back home from Montana. In her role, she will support our finance, administrative, and day-to-day office operations. Her previous experience with our organization makes her a wonderful addition as she steps back into the team.

Please join us in welcoming Shelby back to Bowman County!

09/02/2026

Don't miss out on 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 carnival rides and a hot dog supper 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 from 𝟓-𝟕 𝐩.𝐦. at the 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬! A couple of our staff members will be there with a smile running rides and serving food.😁🎠🌭

We can't wait to see you September 2! We're going to have so much fun enjoying the rides.

🌭 Plus, we're grilling up hot dogs for you to enjoy. [Available until gone.]

Join us for this FREE event at the Bowman County Fairgrounds!

09/01/2026

𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡! ✨

A fresh coat of paint is giving the “Welcome to Bowman” signs a brighter, more welcoming look. As one of the first things people see when arriving in Bowman, keeping these signs bright and inviting helps make a great first impression. Thank you to Cathy Hedge for painting the signs and bringing this refresh to life!

These improvements are funded through City of Bowman Tax & Tourism dollars. Tax & Tourism dollars are generated through local lodging and restaurant taxes and are reinvested into projects and efforts that help enhance the visitor experience and support tourism in our community.

08/31/2026

Since the fall of 2022, Bowman County Development Corporation’s workforce incentive programs have supported 𝟓𝟑 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬, representing more than $𝟖𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎 invested in workforce attraction and retention.

These programs are designed to help Bowman County employers recruit and retain employees in positions that can be difficult to fill.

Businesses considering a new hire are encouraged to contact BCDC before making an employment offer, as applications must be submitted before hiring to remain eligible.

Local employers can also promote available positions through the free job boards at BowmanND.com and SWNorthDakota.com.

For more information, contact the BCDC office at 𝟕𝟎𝟏-𝟓𝟐𝟑-𝟓𝟖𝟖𝟎.

08/28/2026

We’re excited to welcome Hayden Cristaldi as our new Deputy Director!

Hayden will help lead major economic and community development efforts across Bowman County and southwest North Dakota, working with businesses, communities, developers, public partners, and regional organizations to move important opportunities forward.

His work will focus on areas such as:
• Housing and infrastructure
• Business and industrial development
• Major regional projects and partnerships
• Helping communities turn opportunities into action
• Supporting strong coordination across BCDC, RCRC, and our regional partners.

Hayden will also play an important role in evaluating new opportunities, building relationships, and helping make sure major projects have the right people, resources, and next steps behind them.

We’re excited to have Hayden on the team and look forward to the leadership, perspective, and energy he’ll bring to the work happening across our region.

08/27/2026

It is hard to believe that it is almost September! 🌾🧡

Fall fun is in the air in Bowman County. Be sure to check out bowmannd.com/calendar/ for upcoming events, dates, and details.

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
September 11-13: Pase Finals - All Season’s Arena
September 12-13: Threshing Bee - Yesterday’s Farmers
September 16: Lion’s/Vitalant Blood Drive - Scranton Community Center
September 17: Gardening with NDSU Extension, Bowman County - Bowman Library at 3 p.m.
September 18: Southwest Healthcare Aux. Pie Social - Bowman Library at 2 p.m.
September 18-20: The Blitz Barrel Race - All Season’s Arena
September 20: St. Charles Fall Dinner - St. Charles Catholic Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
September 22: Fall Silent Auction-Library from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
September 24: Pifer’s Western Dakota Fall Equipment Auction at 9 a.m.
September 26: Twin Buttes Motocross Track Ride Day
September 27: Bethany Fall Dinner
September 27: Twin Buttes Motocross Track Race

*Please note that the schedule above is not a full list of events in Bowman County. If you are part of an upcoming event not listed on our website, please reach call our office at (𝟕𝟎𝟏) 𝟓𝟐𝟑-𝟓𝟖𝟖𝟎 or comment on this post so that we can it added to the calendar. If you have upcoming events in the 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, please let us know as well!