STAR Fund Grant For New Meg-A-Latte Distribution Center

The Williston STAR Fund will contribute up to $57,500 to the project through the Flex PACE Interest Buydown program.

This grant will cover costs for the purchase, insulation, windows, office buildout, electrical work, plumbing, landscaping, and garage doors.

The distribution center will enable Meg-A-Latte to wholesale their products to their coffee shops and other businesses. Meg-A-Latte has locations in Williston, Watford City, Minot, Grand Forks, and Bismarck.

"We are grateful for the support of the Economic Development STAR Fund in assisting with the funding of our expansions," said Meg Wold, owner of Meg-A-Latte Coffee House. "We look forward to utilizing the warehouse space for our inventory and exploring the possibility of distributing our goods!"

Keith Olson, director of the Small Business Development Center in Williston, mentioned that the project will be located in downtown Williston, with Wold purchasing the former Conlin’s Furniture warehouse at 628 1st Street East.

"It is so much fun to have a business you have worked with come back with great new opportunities for growth, and we have these awesome programs that can help them do that," said Olson.

Other STAR Fund Grant Approvals:

• Shirtworx: Up to $48,000 from the Flex PACE Interest Buydown program to renovate a building for relocation. The new location will provide improved visibility, access, and more room for expanding services. Shirtworx specializes in screen printing, embroidery, vinyl, banners, engraving, and more.
• Creedence Properties: Up to $85,000 from the Flex PACE Interest Buydown program for office expansion and a new technical training center at the Williston facility. Creedence Energy Services provides oil and gas sales and services, specializing in downhole, surface, and pipeline chemical technology.
• Meg-A-Latte: Up to $57,500 from the Flex PACE Interest Buydown program for purchasing and renovating a building for the new distribution center in Williston.
• Workhouse Welding LLC: Up to $33,000 from the Flex PACE Interest Buydown program for purchasing a shop. Workhouse Welding specializes in welding fabrication and subcontracting services for oilfield, agricultural, commercial, residential, and private clients.
• United Agronomy LLC: Up to $58,000 from the Flex PACE Interest Buydown program for purchasing a new property at 13507 56th Street NW in Williston. United Agronomy is a full-service agronomy center serving growers in north-central and northwest North Dakota.

Community Grant Applications:

• Williston Area Economic Diversification Group: Up to $2,500 from the STAR Fund to cover the nonprofit’s operating expenses.

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The STAR Fund is supported by a voter-approved one-cent city sales tax, with 75 percent allocated to city infrastructure costs and the remaining 25 percent dedicated to job creation, business development, and retention efforts.

The STAR Fund portion of the tax is governed by a seven-member advisory board that meets monthly.

For more information about business opportunities in Williston, individuals can contact Keith Olson at the Small Business Development Center or visit the Williston Economic Development website or social media channels.