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Tuesday, November 19, 2024Greater North Dakota Chamber Launches National Civics Bee®
[Bismarck]—The Greater North Dakota Chamber proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in North Dakota will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in
Tuesday, November 12, 2024GNDC Issues Statement on Housing Recommendations
BISMARCK, ND – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) CEO and President, Arik Spencer has issued a statement today specific to Governor Burgum’s North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee’s committee recommendations for addressing housing needs. "The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is encouraged by the Housing Initiative Advisory Committee’s essential discussion on addressing the state’s housing challenges. This issue profoundly impacts employers' ability to attract and retain the workforce
Tuesday, November 12, 2024Greater North Dakota Chamber Applauds Specific Election Outcomes
[Bismarck] – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) celebrates the successful election outcomes, with North Dakota voters choosing experienced leaders who are prepared to tackle the state’s most pressing issues and foster growth. This election saw a significant return of Chamber Champions, including 26 senators and 49 representatives who have a proven track record of supporting policies that help North Dakota’s businesses thrive. GNDC's Chamber Champion designation honors legislators who earned an
Thursday, October 24, 2024Vote NO on Measure 4—It’s a Risk North Dakota Can’t Afford
As the President and CEO of the Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC), I’ve had the privilege of working with businesses across our state, from local shops in our small towns to large enterprises, all driving our economy. One common thread runs through all these conversations: our businesses deeply care about their communities and the people who live and work in them. That’s why I’m expressing our strong opposition to Measure 4, the proposal to eliminate property taxes. At first glance, the idea of
Wednesday, September 25, 2024Pfennig Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, September 20, Andrea Pfennig, Director of Government Affairs of the Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) graduated from the ninth cohort of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s premier business leadership program, the Business Leads Fellowship Program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local
Friday, August 02, 2024GNDC Issues Oppositional Statement on Constitutional Measure to Eliminate Property Tax (Measure 4)
BISMARCK, ND – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has issued an official statement opposing Measure 4, a constitutional measure that seeks to eliminate property tax in North Dakota. After careful analysis and consideration, GNDC strongly believes this measure poses significant risks to the state’s long-term economic stability and the well-being of its communities. Arik Spencer, GNDC CEO and President: “GNDC opposes the abolishment of property tax (Measure 4) due to the significant risks it poses
Tuesday, December 19, 2023GNDC Opposes Proposed Property Tax Measure, Urges North Dakotans to Decline Petition
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has issued a statement today expressing strong opposition to the property tax petition currently in circulation, aimed at amending the North Dakota Constitution. Arik Spencer, President and CEO of GNDC, voiced concerns about the proposed initiated measure, emphasizing its potential to restrict political subdivisions' authority to levy property taxes. According to the proposal, starting in 2025, the state would be mandated to provide replacement payments at 2024
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Tuesday, June 06, 2023GNDC Launches Legislative Scorecard, Name 83 Chamber Champions
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) today launched the GNDC Legislative Report - How They Voted. This scorecard, initially presented exclusively to GNDC membership, reviews the voting record of legislators from the 68th Legislative Assembly on business-related legislation. GNDC President and CEO, Arik Spencer stated, “GNDC has been publishing a scorecard for decades holding legislators accountable by scrutinizing their voting performance. That is the truest definition of just where they stand.
