Speaking during the panel discussion entitled Boomtown 2.0: The New Realities For Real Estate, Roads And Community Enhancement were (L-R) Mike Elliott, Founder & Managing Principal, Energy Real Estate Solutions; Muriel Lippert, Building Manager, The Renaissance Companies; Shawn Wenko, Executive Director, Williston Economic Development and Daniel Stenberg, Economic Development Coordinator, Watford City Economic Development.
Watford City FFA Club members serve food to Bakken Conference attendees during the free community BBQ sponsored by SafeRack and KLJ at the end of the pre-conference on Monday, July 16.
Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko gives his talk entitled "Finding The Opening: Possibilities and Opportunities for the former Williston Airport Space." Wenko stated that Williston has the infrastructure to expand and in ten years could triple in size. The new XWA airport grand opening is slated for October 10, 2019. The current Sloulin Field Airport will include 650 acres for redevelopment.
Daniel Stenberg, coordinator of McKenzie County Economic Development, explains how Watford City and McKenzie County can meet the needs of the oil industry. He also stressed the need for expanded education and diversity in the economy.
(L-R): Moderator Dale Patten, President of McKenzie County Job Development Authority; Linda Pitman, Williston Basin Regional Manager of Equior; Steve Holen, Superintendent of McKenzie County Public School District; Darius Frick, Western Williston Basin District Superintendent of Whiting Petroleum and Pat Bertagnolli, HR Director (Rocky Mountain Division) of Nuverra Environmental Solutions speak about industry initiatives for education to prepare the future workforce of the oil industry on Wednesday, July 18.
Lt. Governor Brent Sanford gave a special address in the Rough Rider Center field house concerning the progress of North Dakota's oil-producing regions and new initiatives for growth in the future on Wednesday, July 18.
The Bakken Conference and Expo was held July 16-18 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The event was organized by BBI International of Grand Forks and featured energy industry leaders, investment professionals and community leaders and politicians. The overall theme for most of the presentations was a positive outlook for the future of the Bakken and Three Forks formations and the communities above them.
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