Business Partners
BND enthusiastically partners with several businesses and organizations to enhance local and state economies, as well as provide opportunities for growth for North Dakotans and the state as a whole.
Marketplace for Entrepreneurs is a collaborative effort to develop home-based businesses, small businesses, agricultural diversification, value-added agriculture, information technology, new business ideas, marketing skills and stronger communities. Click the following link to learn a little more about Marketplace of Ideas.
Marketplace for Kids is a unique educational program offering encouragement for developing young entrepreneurs. It provides young people with a forum to present and explain their projects which are demonstrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Click the following link to learn a little more about Marketplace for Kids.
The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce provides programs and services to assist the area’s businesses. Click the following link to learn a little more about the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce.
The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce is committed to improving the state’s economic and business climate. It provides programs and services to assist North Dakota businesses. Click the following link to learn a little more about the North Dakota Chamber of Commerce.
The North Dakota Public Finance Authority makes loans to political subdivisions of the state. The Authority, which is under the operation, control and management of the Industrial Commission of North Dakota, is a self-supporting state agency. Click the following link to learn a little more about the North Dakota Public Finance Authority.
The National Council of State Agricultural Finance Programs (NCOSAFP) provides national representation for states that operate finance programs for farmers, ranchers and the agricultural industry. Click the following link to learn a little more about the National Council of State Agricultural Finance Programs.
North Dakota's business climate has gained a reputation for supporting emerging businesses, entrepreneurs and expansions. Click the following link to learn a little more about the ND Department of Economic Development and Finance.
RD programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service. Click the following link to learn a little more about the Rural Development US Department of Agriculture.
The Export-Import Bank of the US is an independent agency that helps finance the overseas sales of US goods and services. Click the following link to learn a little more about the Export-Import of the United States.
The Entrepreneur Center of North Dakota provides technical assistance and financing programs for small businesses. The center is located on the first floor in the Bank of North Dakota building in Bismarck, ND and it includes the following centers:
Click the following link to learn a little more about the Entrepreneur Center of North Dakota.
