QUICK FACTS
AWARDS
Teran was selected as the 2015
Small Communities Economic
Developer of the Year as well as
the 2015 NDSBDC State Star.
GAMING
$51,311: Revenue generated.
Proceeds went to the Bowman
County Development Corporation,
Bowman County Historical Society
and the Rhame Fire Department.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
ALL SEASONS ARENA
$31,352: Rental Proceeds.
Events hosted included the
annual PRCA Rodeo, barrel
racing events, tie down clinics
and many more. Renters travel
long distances to utilize our facility.
The economic impact is immeasurable but we
know it provides great benefits to our businesses.
The City of Bowman had no
remaining liquor licenses available
for new or expanding businesses. A
committee of stakeholders met and
proposed a revised ordinance to the
Commission. The new ordinance was
adopted in May 2015.
BOWMAN GATEWAY
INDUSTRIAL PARK
After completing a feasibility study
the City of Bowman and Bowman
County agreed to move
forward on an industrial park.
Plan s are underway
and we are excited about this added
asset to our already great County.
BOWMAN & SLOPE COUNTY
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$119,515 committed to support
charitable organizations in our
area. No grant rounds
have been held yet but the
committee is excited about
the generosity of our community.
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RELOCATION AND
VISITOR PACKETS
continue to be provided by
our office. Trends have moved
to online information.
CONNECT
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WORKFORCE
We continued to promote
jobs through our website,
window decals, table tents,
a banner ad on the Pioneer
website and print ads. We
also made contact with
businesses seeking
employees.
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANT
A feasibility study to evaluate the
ABLE Inc. business, current services
they provide and opportunities for
their future was completed in 2015.
Key expansion factors were
identified.
COMMUNITY IMPRESSIONS
Program to get a visitor’s
perspective of our community.
Teams participated from
Carrington and Bowman.
The City of Bowman leaves a
great impression!
PROMOTION
> Hosted a booth at
Southwest Healthcare
Career Fair.
> Media Press Releases
> Access Channel
> Fairgrounds Sign
> Conference/Meeting
Attendance
Communication and
promotion across social media
including Facebook, Twitter
and our E-Newsletter.
A valued partnership continues to be found with
the Chamber. Through the contracted services
provided by the BCDC, we are able to best utilize
resources in working towards our common goals.
COMMUNITY PROGRESS
LIQUOR ORDINANCE
SPONSOR
> Booth at Oilfield
Energy Golf Tournament
> Rhame Community Club
> Farmer/Rancher
Appreciation Banquet
> Ad Sponsorships
> Two charitable Poker
Tournaments
LEADERSHIP
$ 21,075,404
EMPOWERING LEADERS
Total Surge Dollars Allocated for
Bowman County and its Cities
The BCDC is a strong advocate for
our County and provides testimony
and information to the legislature.
> 8 Sessions featuring the theme
“Get Engaged” 30 Members from
a cross section of businesses
and organizations.
> 5 Burgers in the Park Events.
TOURISM & AREA PROMOTION
The BCDC is a hub for
visitor information,
event information,
relocation packets, and
general information.
We can also provide
additional
advertising services for
local non-profit
organizations.
HIGHWAY BANNERS
Designed to promote area
attractions and events
$69,475
1% Sales Tax
$45,275
2% Sales Tax
$93,630
Dollars that went back in
to the community to
promote tourism, area
events and attractions.
HOTEL BINDERS
Showcase visitor attractions,
businesses and things to do
in the area. These are updated
yearly.
CITY ENTRANCE
Visitors to the area are now
greeted by our new
“Welcome to Bowman” signs!
TABLE TENTS
Updated seasonally to
promote area events,
quality of life and life in
Bowman County. 180 are
distributed throughout
the County.
DOWNTOWN
BEAUTIFICATION
Benches and flower pots were
added to Bowman’s Main
Street to add to our already
vibrant downtown.
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