Start: Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 11:30 am

BISMARCK, N.D. (Sept. 19, 2018) – Gov. Doug Burgum will hold media availabilities after addressing the Governor’s Workforce and Human Resources Conference on Thursday about the state’s workforce shortage and after a roundtable discussion and listening session Friday with West Fargo community members on the Main Street Initiative.

Thursday, Sept. 20

What:  Gov. Burgum will deliver closing remarks, including sharing results of a recent statewide employer survey, at the Governor’s Workforce and Human Resources Conference, a three-day conference that features state and national presenters who focus on creating actionable workforce strategies.

Who:  Gov. Burgum, Labor Commissioner and Job Service North Dakota Executive Director Michelle Kommer

When:  Governor speaks at 11:40 a.m.; media availability at about 12:15 p.m.

Where: Ballroom 4/5, Bismarck Event Center, 315 S. 5th St., Bismarck.

Sept. 21

What:  Gov. Burgum will tour West Fargo before holding a roundtable discussion with city leaders and community members about the Main Street Initiative.

Who:  Gov. Burgum, state officials, city leaders and community members.

When:  Roundtable at 11:30 a.m.; Main Street proclamation and media availability at 1 p.m.

Where: West Fargo VFW, 444 Sheyenne St., West Fargo, N.D.