Our Vision Statement:

"North Dakota is the hometown of the world. A land of vibrant, small communities sharing our values and our lives with the global community. Bonded together by reverence for our land and nature, we celebrate family and treasure our nurturing towns. We embrace visitors as fellow travelers on life’s journey, welcoming them as participants in our thoughtfully planned and growing economy. We invite them to join us in a climate of exciting seasons, dramatic change and deep appreciation for those who have lived here before us. We offer peace and tranquility, and folks who will listen when you talk. We are a beacon of hospitality to a world of strangers. Our doors are forever open. Come home to North Dakota."

Regional Visioning Sessions: The ND Nature & Rural Tourism Association held regional visioning sessions in six locations across the state in April, 2005. The regional meetings gathered input on the draft vision statement and provided valuable discussion on future goals and objectives. Click here to see photos from the regional meetings.

Visioning Sponsors and Supporters: We extend a special thank you to all of our donors. Thanks for your commitment to the visioning process and rural North Dakota!

• North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
• Garrison Diversion
• ND Farmers Union
• Cass County Electric Cooperative
• Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative
• KEM Electric Cooperative
  
• McKenzie Electric Cooperative
• McLean Electric Cooperative
• Nodak Electric Cooperative
• Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
• Slope Electric Cooperative
• Verendrye Electric Cooperative
• West Plains Electric Cooperative
• SRT Communications
• Dakota Central Telecommunications
• Polar Communications