Today’s Business Briefing

Cross‑Sector: Taxes & Compliance (all businesses, remote sellers, marketplaces) Local sales/use tax changes (effective Jan 1, 2026). The Tax Commissioner posted new local tax bulletins for Walsh County (now 1.00% with a $50 cap) and for the cities of Medina,...

Today’s Business Briefing

News impactful in the next 30-45 days, divided by industry: 🏛️ Government, Policy & Small Business Support 1. DBE Program Reevaluation Affects Transportation ContractingWhat happened: The North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business...

Today’s Business Briefing

https://www.ndbu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-24-25.mp4 Items prioritized for impact in the next 30–45 days and grouped by industry: 🛠️ Government & Public Policy 1. ND Dept. of Commerce — Base Enhancement Grant Proposals ReminderWhat happened: The state’s...

Today’s Business Briefing

https://www.ndbu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-23-25.mp4 ⚡ Energy & Natural Resources ND Oil Market Outlook — Flat/Pressure on OutputWhat happened: North Dakota’s Department of Mineral Resources projects flat or slightly declining oil production heading into...

Today’s Business Briefing

https://www.ndbu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-22-25.mp4 (New/updated items with near‑term impact — next 30–45 days) Cross‑Sector (All Businesses, E‑commerce, Freelancers, Home‑based) Local sales & lodging tax changes effective Jan 1, 2026.What happened: ND...

Today’s Business Briefing

https://www.ndbu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-19-25.mp4 🛠️ Construction, Technology & Aerospace Federal Defense Authorization Bill Passed (NDAA 2026)What happened: The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2026) was passed by Congress and...