North Dakota Chamber of Commerce Directory

Comprehensive directory of North Dakota chambers of commerce, connecting businesses with advocacy, economic development resources, and networking opportunities across the state. The Greater North Dakota Chamber serves approximately 900 members statewide as North Dakota's premier business advocacy organization.

900+

State Chamber Members

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Years of Advocacy

91%

Business Success Rate

#25

Top States for Business 2025

Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce

GNDC - North Dakota's Premier Business Advocacy Association

Address: 2000 Schafer St, Suite C, Bismarck, ND 58501 (PO Box 2639, Bismarck, ND 58502)

Phone: (701) 222-0929

Website: ndchamber.com

Leadership: Bernie Dardis, President & CEO

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is North Dakota's premier non-partisan business advocacy organization and the only statewide business association solely dedicated to promoting and defending the free enterprise system on behalf of businesses of every size and in every sector. For almost 100 years since its founding in 1924, the GNDC has ensured North Dakota remains one of the best business climates in the nation. The organization serves approximately 900 members across North Dakota, ranging from sole proprietors to publicly traded corporations, trade associations, and local chambers of commerce.

2024 North Dakota Economics and Employer Survey Results:
  • 91% of businesses reported economic success in North Dakota
  • Strong confidence in North Dakota's economy despite challenges
  • Key challenges: inflation, workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions
  • North Dakota climbed 9 spots to #25 overall in CNBC's 2025 "Top States for Business" rankings (up from #34 in 2024)
Key Services and Benefits:
  • Year-Round Advocacy: Experienced lobbyists represent members at the ND Capitol, reducing costs to business and championing pro-business laws and regulations
  • Business Bill Tracker: Track legislation impacting the business climate during legislative sessions with complementary legislative updates
  • U.S. Chamber Membership: Membership includes U.S. Chamber of Commerce membership through the Federation Partner Program
  • Report on Business: Quarterly publication covering topics between government and private business impacted by policy
  • Brass Tacks Blog: Exclusive interviews and articles on industry trends and policy reviews
  • Special Publications: How They Voted, Legislative Policy Positions, Voter Guides providing voting breakdowns and legislative scorecards
  • Business Roundtable Events: Networking and information sharing with regional experts on locally accessible solutions
  • Policy Position Publications: Key priorities and objectives for legislative engagement
History:

The Greater North Dakota Chamber began as The Greater North Dakota Association (GNDA), founded in 1924 to attract tourists and settlers. As the state grew in population and as business and industry flourished, the GNDA's mission changed to advocating for an environment that helped businesses succeed. In 2004, the organization changed its name to the Greater North Dakota Chamber to better reflect its business advocacy focus.

North Dakota Department of Commerce

Website: commerce.nd.gov

The North Dakota Department of Commerce leads efforts to attract, retain, and expand wealth and talent in North Dakota. Commerce provides nearly 50 programs and services to support business, workforce, and community development.

Economic Development & Finance Division:

Charged with coordinating the state's economic development resources to attract, retain, and expand wealth. This proactive work supports economic diversification, community building, and workforce development to keep North Dakota growing.

Major Regional & City Chambers

Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce

Address: 1640 Burnt Boat Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503

Website: bismarckmandan.com

The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC works with partners offering various areas of expertise to the region's businesses, corporations, and entrepreneurs. Focus areas include business retention and expansion, business and talent attraction, and workforce development through collaborative efforts.

Business Listings: Bismarck has 8,836 business listings in the region

Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce

Address: 3312 42nd St S, Fargo, ND 58104

Website: fmwfchamber.com

U.S. Chamber Member serving as a catalyst for growth and prosperity in the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo region. The chamber protects and promotes business, inspires individuals, and cultivates communities.

Business Listings: Fargo has 12,167 business listings, the largest in North Dakota

Greater Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce

Address: 202 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Website: gochamber.org

ACCREDITED

U.S. Chamber Member serving the Greater Grand Forks and East Grand Forks area. Fosters local business growth through networking, advocacy, and resources. Provides marketing opportunities, business exposure, and community support.

Business Listings: Grand Forks has 3,130 business listings

Minot Area Chamber EDC

Website: minotchamberedc.com

U.S. Chamber Member and member-driven business advocacy organization coupled with economic development recruitment serving the Greater Minot Area. Known for the energy-rich Bakken region and producing 18 top-ranking agriculture commodities. Promotes Minot as offering endless opportunities for businesses with competitive incentives and reliable infrastructure.

Business Listings: Minot has 3,251 business listings

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

Address: 314 3rd Ave W, Dickinson, ND 58601

Website: dickinsonchamber.org

Serving the Dickinson area and Stark County with business advocacy, networking opportunities, and economic development resources.

County & City Chambers of Commerce

North Dakota has chambers serving communities throughout all 53 counties. Use the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber Finder to locate your nearest chamber.

Major Cities
  • Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce - Bismarck
  • Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber - Fargo
  • Greater Grand Forks Chamber - Grand Forks
  • Minot Area Chamber EDC - Minot
  • Dickinson Area Chamber - Dickinson
  • Williston Area Chamber - Williston
  • Jamestown Area Chamber - Jamestown
  • West Fargo Chamber - West Fargo
Regional Chambers
  • Valley City Area Chamber - Valley City (Barnes County - 285 businesses)
  • Devils Lake Chamber - Devils Lake
  • Wahpeton Chamber - Wahpeton
  • Grafton Area Chamber - Grafton
  • Bottineau Chamber - Bottineau
  • Rugby Area Chamber - Rugby
  • Carrington Area Chamber - Carrington
  • Garrison Chamber of Commerce - Garrison
Energy & Oil Region
  • Williston Area Chamber - Williston (Williams County)
  • Watford City Area Chamber - Watford City (McKenzie County)
  • Stanley Area Chamber - Stanley (Mountrail County)
  • New Town Chamber of Commerce - New Town
  • Tioga Chamber - Tioga
  • Bowman Area Chamber - Bowman (Bowman County)
Eastern North Dakota
  • Oakes Area Chamber of Commerce - oakesnd.com/chamber - Oakes
  • Hillsboro Chamber - Hillsboro
  • Mayville Chamber - Mayville
  • Park River Area Chamber - Park River
  • Cavalier Area Chamber - Cavalier
  • Langdon Area Chamber - Langdon
Central North Dakota
  • Harvey Area Chamber - Harvey
  • New Rockford Area Chamber - New Rockford
  • Cooperstown Chamber - Cooperstown
  • Steele Area Chamber - Steele (Kidder County)
  • Linton Chamber - Linton (Emmons County)
Western North Dakota
  • Beach Area Chamber - Beach (Golden Valley County)
  • Medora Chamber - Medora
  • Hettinger Area Chamber - Hettinger (Adams County - 68 businesses)
  • Mott Chamber - Mott
  • Hazen Chamber - Hazen (Mercer County)

Economic Development Resources

Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND)

Website: ednd.org

The leading organization dedicated to filling North Dakota with vibrant communities and economic opportunities for all. EDND's mission is to champion the growth and diversification of North Dakota's economy through professional development, networking, and advocacy.

Services Include:
  • Conferences, workshops, and networking events connecting members with industry experts
  • Professional development and certification programs in cooperation with national organizations and ND Department of Commerce
  • Tools and programs to assist North Dakota-based companies
  • Consulting services and leadership programs
  • Rural and small business resources
  • Collaboration on economic development best practices

Small Business Support Resources

North Dakota Small Business Association

Website: northdakotasmallbusinessassociation.com

For decades, the North Dakota Small Business Association has distributed resources to the small business community during times of emergency, financial need, and economic prosperity. Serves as a clearinghouse for small business, providing business certifications, resources, and information from government agencies and commercial partners.

Focus Areas:

  • Diversity programs and procurement contracting opportunities
  • Resources for women, minorities, veterans, and small business owners
  • Emergency and financial assistance programs
North Dakota Small Business Development Centers

Website: University of North Dakota SBDC Network

Provides no-cost, confidential business counseling and training to help North Dakota entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed in business.

Services:

  • One-on-one business advising
  • Business plan development
  • Financial projections and analysis
  • Market research
  • Loan packaging assistance
U.S. Small Business Administration - North Dakota District

Website: sba.gov/district/north-dakota

Federal resources for small businesses including loan programs, contracting opportunities, counseling, and disaster assistance.

SCORE North Dakota

The nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors who help thousands of entrepreneurs start and grow their small businesses every year. Free mentoring and low-cost workshops available.

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) of the Dakotas

One-stop-shop for service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase, or grow a business. Provides training workshops and business development assistance.

Chamber Membership Benefits

Advocacy & Lobbying
  • Year-round representation by experienced lobbyists
  • Voice heard at the State Capitol on policy decisions
  • Effective lobbying reducing costs to business
  • Champion laws and deregulation benefiting business
  • State and federal legislation advocacy
Information & Publications
  • Report on Business quarterly publication
  • Brass Tacks blog with industry insights
  • How They Voted legislative scorecards
  • Business Bill Tracker during sessions
  • Legislative updates and policy positions
  • Voter guides and session frameworks
Networking & Events
  • Business Roundtable events (members and non-members)
  • Regional expert presentations
  • Conferences and workshops through EDND
  • Connect with business leaders statewide
  • Collaborate on best practices
Business Resources
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce membership through Federation Program
  • Access to nearly 50 Commerce programs and services
  • Economic development incentives information
  • Business retention and expansion support
  • Workforce development connections
Credibility & Trust
  • 81% of adults trust local chambers as business partners
  • 64% more likely to purchase from chamber members
  • 63% more likely to recommend member businesses
  • Enhanced business reputation in community
Economic Impact
  • 90% agree chambers impact growing local economy
  • 76% see chambers as stewards of strong economy
  • 74% believe chambers create jobs and promote development
  • 72% see chambers addressing community challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is North Dakota's premier non-partisan business advocacy organization and the only statewide business association solely dedicated to promoting and defending the free enterprise system on behalf of businesses of every size and in every sector. Founded in 1924 as The Greater North Dakota Association, the organization changed its name to the Greater North Dakota Chamber in 2004. The GNDC serves approximately 900 members across North Dakota, ranging from sole proprietors to publicly traded corporations, trade associations, and local chambers. For almost 100 years, the GNDC has ensured North Dakota remains one of the best business climates in the nation.
North Dakota has numerous local and regional chambers of commerce serving communities across all 53 counties. Major chambers include the statewide Greater North Dakota Chamber in Bismarck, along with regional chambers in Fargo (Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber), Grand Forks (Greater Grand Forks Chamber), Minot (Minot Area Chamber EDC), Dickinson, Williston, Jamestown, and many smaller city and county chambers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber Finder tool at uschamber.com/co/chambers/north-dakota provides a comprehensive directory searchable by city to help you find your local chamber.
GNDC members receive comprehensive benefits including year-round representation by experienced lobbyists at the State Capitol who advocate for pro-business policies, access to the Business Bill Tracker to monitor legislation during sessions, U.S. Chamber of Commerce membership through the Federation Partner Program, Report on Business quarterly publication covering government and business topics, Brass Tacks blog with industry insights, special publications including How They Voted legislative scorecards and policy positions, Business Roundtable networking events with regional experts, connections with policy makers and business leaders, and a unified voice in shaping North Dakota's business climate. Members also benefit from the GNDC's effective lobbying efforts that have reduced costs to business and championed beneficial laws and deregulation.
You can find your local chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber Finder at uschamber.com/co/chambers/north-dakota by selecting your city. Major chambers serve Bismarck-Mandan, Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Dickinson, Williston, and Jamestown, along with numerous smaller communities. You can also contact the Greater North Dakota Chamber at (701) 222-0929 or visit ndchamber.com for information about local chambers in your area. Most chambers serve specific cities or counties, so searching for your location will connect you with the appropriate local organization. The chamber finder tool also indicates which chambers are accredited by the U.S. Chamber.
The Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) at ednd.org is the leading organization dedicated to filling North Dakota with vibrant communities and economic opportunities for all. EDND's mission is to champion the growth and diversification of North Dakota's economy through professional development, networking, and advocacy. The organization organizes conferences, workshops, and networking events providing members with opportunities to connect, learn from industry experts, and collaborate on economic development best practices. EDND offers classes, programs, and training in cooperation with national certification organizations and the ND Department of Commerce, along with tools and programs to assist North Dakota-based companies, consulting services, leadership programs, and rural and small business resources.
The North Dakota Department of Commerce at commerce.nd.gov leads efforts to attract, retain, and expand wealth and talent in North Dakota. Commerce provides nearly 50 programs and services to support business, workforce, and community development. The Economic Development and Finance division coordinates the state's economic development resources to attract, retain, and expand wealth through proactive work supporting economic diversification, community building, and workforce development. This helps keep North Dakota growing and competitive. The department works closely with chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and businesses statewide to ensure North Dakota maintains its strong business climate.
North Dakota offers extensive small business support through multiple organizations. The North Dakota Small Business Association at northdakotasmallbusinessassociation.com provides resources, certifications, and information from government agencies during times of emergency, financial need, and economic prosperity, with focus on diversity programs and procurement opportunities. The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers network offers no-cost confidential business counseling, business plan development, financial analysis, market research, and loan packaging assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration North Dakota District at sba.gov/district/north-dakota provides federal loan programs, contracting opportunities, and disaster assistance. SCORE offers free mentoring from expert business volunteers. The Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Dakotas serves veterans and military spouses. Additionally, chambers offer networking, advocacy, and business resources to their members.
North Dakota has shown significant improvement in national business climate rankings. In CNBC's 2025 Top States for Business rankings, North Dakota climbed 9 spots to land at number 25 overall, up from number 34 in 2024. The Greater North Dakota Chamber's 2024 North Dakota Economics and Employer Survey found that 91 percent of businesses reported economic success in North Dakota, underscoring strong confidence in the state's economy. For almost 100 years, the Greater North Dakota Chamber has worked to ensure North Dakota remains one of the best business climates in the nation through advocacy, lobbying, and support for pro-business policies. Key strengths include economic diversification, workforce development, infrastructure, and competitive business incentives, particularly in the energy-rich Bakken region and agriculture sectors.
Chamber membership costs in North Dakota vary by chamber and business size. Fees typically range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars annually depending on the size of your business, number of employees, and the specific chamber. The Greater North Dakota Chamber accepts members ranging from sole proprietors to publicly traded corporations, with pricing scaled accordingly. To get exact membership pricing, contact your local chamber directly or visit their website. For the Greater North Dakota Chamber, contact them at (701) 222-0929 or visit ndchamber.com. Local chambers such as the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber, Greater Grand Forks Chamber, and Minot Area Chamber EDC each have their own membership structures. Most chambers offer applications on their websites or through their member services teams.
According to the Greater North Dakota Chamber's 2024 North Dakota Economics and Employer Survey, the main challenges impacting businesses across the state include inflation affecting costs and pricing strategies, workforce shortages making it difficult to find qualified employees, and supply chain disruptions impacting operations and inventory management. Despite these challenges, the survey found that 91 percent of businesses reported economic success in North Dakota, demonstrating strong overall confidence in the state's economy. The Greater North Dakota Chamber actively works to address these challenges through advocacy at the State Capitol, promoting workforce development initiatives, supporting economic diversification efforts, and connecting businesses with resources and solutions through networking events, publications, and policy advocacy.

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Last updated on November 27, 2025