Funding the Dream: How Williston Helps Businesses Grow Williston Works 2.0

In this episode of the Williston Works Podcast, host Anna Nelson sits down with Taylor Grundstad of American State Bank and Jackie Duke of Bank of North Dakota to talk about how funding tools like the STAR Fund and Flex PACE are helping local businesses thrive in Williston. Learn how public-private partnerships are making financing easier, what makes Williston’s approach to economic development unique, and how business owners can tap into interest buy-down programs, startup resources, and grant funding. Plus, hear how collaboration between local lenders, the STAR Fund Board, and state-level programs is fueling long-term investment in Northwest North Dakota. Learn more about Williston Economic Development:

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Funding the Dream: How Williston Helps Businesses Grow Williston Works 2.0 is an episode from Williston Works by Williston Economic Development.

This episode is 00:50:27 long.

This episode was published on Dec 17, 2025.

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