Position Mandan's economy to best ensure sustainable growth and increasing health.                                                                                            Mandan has a diverse economy that has enabled it to experience steady growth in previous years - a trend many North Dakota communities would envy. Going forward, Mandan must ensure that it remains competitive for high-paying jobs and takes advantage of potential opportunities for even greater economic diversity. Success will require implementation of a balanced program inclusive of existing business expansion, recruitment of new companies and development of small businesses and start-up firms. New and existing partnerships with schools, colleges, workforce development organizations, governments, elected leadership, and other key constituencies will best position economic development officials to be effective.	- 2011 Action Plan - Explore, initiate and launch the investment group to leverage community development and/or retail and restaurant projects. Promote use of existing incentive tools and explore new programs. Hostsuccession planning seminar for businesses. Target John Iverson building for redevelopment to secure needed investment and commercial occupants or buyers.
Policies and Programs: Ensure that land is identified and reserved for specific economic-development purposes. Effectively nurture entrepreneurs and small business development opportunities. Best communicate issues related to Mandan’s tax rates and efforts to address these imbalances. Continue efforts to provide sufficient public infrastructure. Leverage current and potential incentives tools to facilitate local economic development. Ensure that existing businesses are provided the support necessary to create jobs. Work to better leverage the region’s Native American-owned businesses to stimulate local growth.
Energy: Capitalize on Mandan’s existing energy economy by working to become Central North Dakota’s hub of energy-related research and development.
Agriculture:  Strive to more effectively leverage Mandan’s agricultural community.