The North Dakota Department of Commerce is the lead agency charged with growing our state and improving the quality of life for our people. Our four divisions - Tourism, Economic Development, Workforce Development and Community Services - and our relocation effort - ExperienceND - currently provide programs and services to support business, workforce and community development in partnership with local leaders.
Mission
At Commerce, we believe our mission is to lead North Dakota's efforts to attract, retain and expand wealth. We target five industries to broaden the state's economic base, create new wealth and generate quality jobs for our people.
Target Industries
- Value-Added Agriculture
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Technology-Based Business
- Tourism
- Energy
Commerce also focuses on developing select areas within these targeted industries, such as:
- Aerospace (Unmanned Systems)
- Biotechnology
- Bioenergy
- AgriTourism
North Dakota Department of Commerce
1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 2
PO Box 2057
Bismarck, ND 58503 | 701.328.5300
commerce@nd.gov