The Pembina County Job Development Authority (JDA) was one of the first county JDA’s in North Dakota. The Red River Regional Council (RRRC) provides contracted professional services to the Pembina County JDA, which is governed by a Board of Directors.
The Pembina County JDA Board meets on a bi-monthly basis in rotating locations throughout Pembina County. The JDA explores new business development opportunities, supports local community development efforts, and provides financial and technical assistance to develop and implement development projects.
The Pembina County JDA Board of Directors includes the following members:
- Julie Kemnitz, Chair
- Lacey Hinkle, Vice Chair
- Danielle Blair, Treasurer/Sec.
- Rep. David Monson
- PC Commissioner Pat Hardy
- PC Commissioner Darin Otto
- Nathan Green
- Norman Hurst
- Michael Cook
- Teri Stoiber
- Sonia Misialek
- Mary Houdek
Pembina County Storefront Improvement Grant Program
The purpose of this grant program is to improve the storefront presentation in Pembina County and to assist local business and property owners in reducing the cost of capital improvements that increase the visual appeal of a building.
The goals of this program are to:
- To improve the visual appearance of storefronts in Pembina County
- To incentivize continued revitalization of Pembina County’s business districts
- To encourage new businesses to relocate to vacant buildings
- To lower the cost of property improvements for business owners
- To assist businesses in expanding their customer base
Storefront Improvement Grant Program Resources
Downloads:
Email: angelle@redriverrc.com
Phone (701) 331-2121
Pembina County JDA Director
In 2022, the PCJDA Board decided to shift from a part-time to a full-time director for the first time in its history. This shift will allow full time dedication to Pembina County’s community and economic development projects and initiatives.
In early 2023, the Pembina County JDA hired Angelle French as its first full-time director. She had previously served as the Walsh County JDA director.
The PCJDA is supported by the Red River Regional Council (RRRC) and has been since its inception. The RRRC supports the PCJDA by Lori Estad as the office and fiscal manager and Dawn Mandt, Executive Director of RRRC, in addition to the entire team at RRRC.
French holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota-Crookston and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. French currently serves as the treasurer of the Rendezvous Region Tourism Council and an ex-officio member of the Pembina Gorge Foundation Board.
Pembina County JDA Office Location
Back of the KodaBank Building
307 Main St W
Cavalier, ND 58220
Pembina County JDA Mailing Address
PO Box 595
Cavalier, ND 58220
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