Wed, Nov 26, 2025 (Deadline-Laden)

Small/Solo, Startups & E-commerce

InnovateND grant—applications due TODAY.
What happened: ND Commerce reminds founders that InnovateND applications for this round are due Nov 26. Commerce | North Dakota+1
Why it matters: Grants + coaching can offset startup costs for home-based makers, SaaS/e-commerce, and tech pilots.
Who’s affected: Solo entrepreneurs, small/solo LLCs, early-stage teams.
Dates/deadlines: Due today (Nov 26). Commerce | North Dakota

Transportation / Logistics / Retail Foot-Traffic

I-94 Exit 161 (Bismarck/Centennial Rd.)—permanent traffic pattern shift starts TODAY.
What happened: NDDOT will shift traffic at Exit 161 to a configuration mirroring the permanent interchange flow as construction continues into 2026. NDDOT+2NDDOT+2
Why it matters: Expect new turn movements/delays; adjust delivery routes, curbside pickup windows, and signage.
Who’s affected: Retailers and restaurants near E. Century Ave., carriers, service providers, commuters.
Dates/deadlines: Begins Nov 26. NDDOT

Vision Zero “ND Sober Ride” Lyft discounts over the holiday.
What happened: $10 Lyft credits (code: VZTURKEY25) run Nov 26–29 statewide (where Lyft operates). visionzero.nd.gov
Why it matters: Venues can share the code to reduce impaired-driving risk around events; helps staffing and liability.
Who’s affected: Bars, restaurants, event venues, hotels/STRs, holiday travelers.
Dates/deadlines: Valid Nov 26–29, or while codes last. visionzero.nd.gov

Healthcare (Hospitals, Clinics, Payers, Public Health)

HHS operations—Valley City clinic delayed opening at 10 a.m.
What happened: HHS posted a weather-related delayed opening to 10 a.m. today for the South Central Behavioral Health Clinic (Valley City). Health and Human Services North Dakota
Why it matters: Reschedule patients, update staffing and courier pickups for prescriptions/records.
Who’s affected: Local clinics, behavioral-health providers, patients in the Valley City area.
Dates/deadlines: Applies today, Nov 26. Health and Human Services North Dakota

Public-health/Medicaid meetings set (newly posted).
What happened: HHS listed: Refugee Data Management System meeting today 11:00 a.m. CT; Public Health Data Modernization Committee Dec 1, 4:00–4:45 p.m.; Medicaid Drug Use Review Board Dec 3, 1:00–4:00 p.m. (virtual/in-person). Health and Human Services North Dakota+1
Why it matters: Policy/IT decisions can affect billing, reporting, and vendor integrations for providers and nonprofits.
Who’s affected: Hospitals, clinics, BH providers, refugee-serving nonprofits, health-IT vendors.
Dates/deadlines: Nov 26; Dec 1; Dec 3. Health and Human Services North Dakota

Government Procurement / Professional Services

Court System RFP—transcription services (Q&A deadline this week).
What happened: ND Courts’ RFP is open; vendor inquiry period ends Fri, Nov 28 at 5:00 p.m. Proposals due Dec 31. North Dakota Courts
Why it matters: Opportunity for court-reporting/transcription firms; plan staffing and secure references now.
Who’s affected: Legal support vendors, small/solo transcription businesses, accessibility service providers.
Dates/deadlines: Q&A due Nov 28; proposals due Dec 31. North Dakota Courts