ND Department of Agriculture Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

STATE CAPITOL TO HOST PRIDE OF DAKOTA DAY

BISMARCK – The Capitol Building’s Memorial Hall, Legislative Hall and West End ground floor will be transformed into a North Dakota products shopping mall, Thursday, Sept. 17, the third annual Pride of Dakota Day at the State Capitol.

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said everyone is welcome to the event, open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) and the Council of State Employees (COSE).

“This is an opportunity for Capitol visitors and state employees alike to shop for high quality Pride of Dakota products and to meet the people who make them,” Goehring said. “We have a record number of companies – 52 – selling foods and condiments, decorative items, jewelry, art, apparel and much more. Many of these companies will also be offering samples.”

Administered by NDDA Marketing Services, the Pride of Dakota program provides member companies with cooperative marketing and promotional events, such as in-store demonstrations, Pride of Dakota Day and the Holiday Showcases. The program also provides educational opportunities and representation at regional, national and international marketing expositions. More than 430 North Dakota companies are Pride of Dakota members.

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MEDIA: For more information, please contact Ted Quanrud at (701) 328-2233 or tquanrud@nd.gov.