Mountrail County JDA

06/23/2026

🎉 It's National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day!
John Woodbury wanted to keep the tradition of feed manufacturing alive after the last feed rolling service in his corner of northwest North Dakota closed. He didn't want the people of Ross to lose access to an important local business, so he used his experience in livestock feed to start John Woodbury Custom Rolling.
💙 John’s family plays a major role in the business: John makes feed that is specific to each client. His wife, Julie, handles invoicing and bookkeeping. Their son, Wyatt, manages totes and repairs equipment. Together, the Woodbury family supports the Ross community in an area where livestock feed is in high demand.
🤝 With help from our Horizon Grant, he was able to purchase a skid steer with enough lift capacity to carry multiple feed totes and a laptop for tracking inventory.
Check out our programs: www.growmountrail.com/programs

06/04/2026

📃 Round 2 Grant Applications are now open for our Horizon & Community Grants, and our Growth Fund is open to applicants year-round! Applications are due by June 30th, and applicants are required to meet with Souris Basin Planning Council before submitting.
🔗 To schedule a meeting, click here: bit.ly/3OKG8mM
👉 More funding details: growmountrail.com/programs

05/26/2026

📰 Join a growing network of entrepreneurs and community members by subscribing to our Quarterly Newsletter. You’ll receive updates on funding opportunities, community projects and news, local business highlights, and more! 🔗 Subscribe: bit.ly/3O2Mxtp
👀 To preview our content before joining, check out our Q1 newsletter: growmountrail.com/so/43Ppditg6

05/22/2026

✨ Board Member Spotlight: Tara Uran
Tara serves her community as a member of the MCJDA Board, the Stanley Park Board, the Mountrail County Soils Committee, and more!🪴Tara loves all things agriculture and enjoys farming alongside her father. When she's not busy being a green thumb, she loves playing volleyball, basketball, and bowling! 🎳Thank you for your dedication to our county, Tara!

04/22/2026

💡 Innovator Highlight: Taryn Lumley
🏢 Established in Stanley in 2003, the Sibyl Center is a venue for both local and national talent. When Taryn Lumley joined the Sibyl Center's committee in 2013, he noticed the potential it held. While the Sibyl Center could seat an audience of 210, shows at the time brought in 20 to 40 people. In 2020, Taryn seized the opportunity to rebrand the Sibyl Center after becoming its president. Through our Horizon Grant and Community Grant, the center received improvements including roof and wall repairs and sound and lighting refurbishments.
🎵 As an experienced musician, Taryn has an eye (and ears) for quality. Each year, he seeks to round up talent for bigger audiences, which provides economic growth to Stanley's businesses and hotels. These innovations are done in honor of the Sibyl Center's "godfather," Don Hoirup, who prevented the teardown of the building in 2002 in favor of transforming it into the beloved venue it is today.
🔗 To learn more upcoming shows, visit: www.sibylcenter.org
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04/20/2026

Through Trey’s AmeriCorps service, he has helped strengthen our marketing presence and bring forward the stories that reflect the heart of the communities we serve. Now, as an AmeriCorps State Leader, he also mentors other AmeriCorps Members who are making an impact across the state. In the post shared below, Trey discusses the importance of youth volunteer work and service to their communities.

⭐ In an effort to learn more about building youth capacity within non-profits, SBPC AmeriCorps State Leader Trey Burk and other North Dakota representatives attended America's Service Commissions National Service Training event in Dallas, Texas last week.
💡 These sessions included tools and resources for engaging youth in volunteer opportunities to help strengthen their communities.
"One of the best things you can do as a young person is to start volunteer work early. Not only will it build up your community, but it will also develop your social skills and work ethic and prepare you for the future." -Trey Burk