BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Economic Development Association of North Dakota is holding its Fall Conference in Bismarck Sept. 28-29 at the Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center.

The event will bring together economic developers, state and community leaders and stakeholders for training sessions, policy discussions and networking events.

With a theme of “Growing Together,” the event will spark discussion on how all facets of the state’s economy must work together to create thriving and vibrant communities.

Program topics include working with media, site development and selection training, attitudes for excellence, updates on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in North Dakota, Bismarck State College’s polytechnic mission, workforce development, and community engagement. Thursday’s panel discussion with retiring North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner and retiring North Dakota Senate Minority Leader Joan Heckaman will look inside North Dakota’s law-making and why it’s important to be active in the legislative process.

State, county and community leaders and others involved in bettering their communities are welcome to attend. Find the full program and registration details at www.ednd.org.

EDND promotes the creation of new wealth throughout North Dakota to develop more vibrant communities and improve quality of life. EDND’s membership includes professional economic development organizations and other businesses or organizations with a strong interest in economic development in North Dakota. For more information, visit ednd.org.

Community sponsors for this event include Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC, McGough Construction, Ackerman-Estvold, Bank of North Dakota, Lewis & Clark Development Group, Montana-Dakota Utilities, Moore Engineering Inc., North Dakota Small Business Development Centers, Vantis, Xcel Energy, Bismarck State College, Dakota Carrier Network, First Western Bank and Trust, Forward Devils Lake, Impact Dakota, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, North Dakota Department of Commerce, and the North Dakota Trade Office.