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About the Mandan Progress Organization

Founded in 1993, the Mandan Progress Organization (MPO) has been a cornerstone in Mandan's development, uniting businesses and citizens with a shared goal of fostering community growth. Since adopting its mission in 2021 to strengthen local businesses, through premier events and activities, MPO has significantly enhanced Mandan's cultural and business landscape. The organization collaborates closely with the City of Mandan, Mandan Park District, Mandan Public School District, Morton County, and entities like the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC and the Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau, ensuring a unified approach to community development.

MPO's recent endeavors include hosting signature community events that have become cornerstones of local culture and attraction. These events not only showcase the vibrant life of Mandan but also serve as a platform for business collaboration and community engagement. The branding initiative through 'Visit Mandan' has been instrumental in promoting Mandan as a destination, attracting visitors and enhancing the city's brand. Adding to its roster of impactful initiatives, the new 'Mandan Holiday Lights on Main' is a testament to MPO’s commitment to creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike, illuminating the city's streets with festive cheer and fostering a sense of community during the holiday season.
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THe New us

We are excited to announce the release of the Mandan Progress Organization’s (MPO) new Strategic Plan for 2024-2028. This plan is a roadmap for our community’s future, focusing on revitalizing our region and enhancing our collective spirit and economic vitality.

THE MISSION

“Empower the Mandan-Morton County and Bismarck Metro area by orchestrating dynamic experiences that celebrate our community’s unique spirit, attract diverse audiences, and foster synergistic collaboration among local businesses and stakeholders, thereby enhancing the area’s cultural and economic vitality.”

Our Values

1. Community Engagement

MPO values active participation and engagement with the local community, fostering a sense of unity and belonging. This involves not just organizing events but also ensuring that these events reflect the spirit and diversity of Mandan.
2. Collaborative Partnerships

Valuing strong partnerships with local businesses, government entities, and other organizations, MPO believes in working together to achieve common goals. This collaboration extends to stakeholders in the City of Mandan, Mandan Park District, Mandan Public School District, Morton County, and beyond.
3. Innovative Excellence

MPO is committed to innovation in event planning and community projects, striving for excellence in every endeavor. This includes continually reimaging and improving events like the 'Mandan Holiday Lights on Main' and initiatives under the 'Visit Mandan' brand.
4. Sustainable Growth

Ensuring the long-term growth and sustainability of the Mandan area's business and cultural landscape is central to MPO's values. This includes not only economic growth but also the sustainable development of the community in a way that respects and enhances the local environment and heritage.

Board Meeting Dates

January 17

February 21

March 20

April 17

May 15

June 19

July 17

August 21

September 18

October 16

November 20

December 18

Board Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday at Noon at the MPO office, Lunch is provided

Membership Meetings

January 25th - Coffee and Donuts with the Board

March 28th

May 23rd

July 25th

*Sept 5th, Annual Dinner

November - TBD- Annual Meeting

Membership meetings time and place TBD

Mandan Progress Organization/Visit Mandan Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Last updated: (11/14/2024) Mandan Progress Organization, ("us", "we", or "our") operates https://www.visitmandan.com/mandan-progress-organization (the "Site"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site. We use your Personal Information only for providing and improving the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Information Collection And Use While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to your name ("Personal Information"). Log Data Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics. In addition, we may use third party services such as Google Analytics that collect, monitor and analyze this. Communications We may use your Personal Information to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information. Cookies Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer's hard drive. Like many sites, we use "cookies" to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site. Security The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Changes To This Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy is effective as of (11/14/2024) and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time and you should check this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us, or by placing a prominent notice on our website. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

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