State of the City

2025 State of the Cities

The 2025 State of the Cities was held on February 4, 2025, at the Bismarck Event Center. Bismarck Mayor Michael Schmitz delivered prepared remarks and, along with Mandan Mayor James Froelich, answered questions during a fireside chat with Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC President & CEO Brenda Nagel.

2023 State of the Cities

The 2023 Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC State of the Cities was held on November 14, 2023, at the Bismarck Event Center. Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz presented his 2023 State of the City Address and participated in a Bismarck/Burleigh County Panel that included Burleigh County Commissioner Wayne Munson, Bismarck Public School Board President Dan Eastgate, and Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Board President Michael Gilbertson. The panel was moderated by North Dakota Office of Management and Budget's Molly Herrington.