Valley City - Barnes County Development Corporation

04/23/2026

Next week, there are two options to attend the third and final session on Artificial Intelligence in the Workforce.

💻Virtual: April 27th @ 6:00pm (link at the bottom of the caption)
👨‍🏫In-Person: April 28th @ 6:00pm

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24315919923598?p=XUlR258n6NbHRBRSxq

04/22/2026

Shoutout to Brian Gullickson whose efforts are helping strengthen our region! Your vision, passion, and hard work have created lively and welcoming gathering places for communities in the area.

We're grateful for business owners who see opportunity, take action, and make a lasting impact. 👏

North 9 Bar & Grill - Valley City Town and Country Club, Sheyenne Saloon Kathryn ND, Old 10, Maple River Saloon & Eatery - Enderlin ND, The Fort Tavern and Steakhouse, Mulligans at The Springs - Gwinner

Revitalizing rural communities one gathering place at a time. Brian Gullickson, owner of North 9 Bar & Grill - Valley City Town and Country Club, is bringing new life to a space where people connect, dine, and build community. With support from ND SBDC, he turned a vision into reality by restoring a former country club into a thriving, year-round hub. His story is a strong reminder that successful businesses start by meeting real community needs.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4c6Pm5X

04/21/2026

Want to grow and scale your business? Gener8tor North Dakota will be in town on April 23rd from 11:30 pm to 2:30 pm at The Vault!

You can stop by or schedule a time: https://calendly.com/alyssa-lakoduk-gener8tor to discuss your business goals and learn more about the services they provide.

04/13/2026

Did you know minor workplace discomfort can turn into serious injury over time? WSI's Ergonomic Grant Program is here to help North Dakota employers get ahead of that risk. Phase 4 is now open to all active WSI policyholders with no prior participation required.

Visit https://www.workforcesafety.com/safety/grants/ergonomic-grant-program to learn more and get started. 👷‍♂️

04/09/2026

If you're wondering what we've been up to, our Updates page is a great place to start!💻
www.developvcbc.com/updates

04/08/2026

“We invite people across the state to join us for this three-part series exploring how AI or Artificial Intelligence is already transforming the workplace and redefining the skills employers value most,” said Jerry Rostad, Director for Special Projects at VCSU. “We’ll cut through the hype and focus on practical, real-world insights that matter to students, parents, and professionals alike.”
https://www.vcsu.edu/vcsu-hosting-public-lecture-series-on-artificial-intelligence/

04/07/2026

04/03/2026

Access to childcare is essential for working families and a growing community.

In this video, Principal Nick Lee shares how the Valley City–Barnes County Development Corporation’s Childcare Grant Program helped Little Saints Daycare get up and running—creating new childcare slots for local families and supporting the workforce in Valley City.