Consider business relocation in
Ashley, North Dakota

Are you planning on moving your business somewhere?

This is your opportunity to get away from the "Big City - Crime - Traffic - People"... and trade it in for "small town living, low crime, little traffic, safety and security" for yourself and your family.

Think about it! What an opportunity!

What would it take for you and your family to relocate in a small community like Ashley?

Primary Care Services
Excellent Education Facility
Excellent Medical Center
Very Low Crime Rate
Wonderful Outdoor Activities
Nine-Hole Grass Green Golf Course
Very Affordable Housing

Does this sound like something that would be of interest to you and your family?

If you would consider a relocation or if you are making a big move, consider Ashley. Please contact our Economic Developer, Maureen Delzer at 701.288.3278.

There are many values held by the Ashley community, each is reflected in the unique character of our town. Citizens have indicated their high level of satisfaction with the "quality of life" Ashley has to offer. Quality of life is a generic term that can be defined by a variety of factors that are unique to a community.

Quality of life is determined by the values of a community. In order to maintain or improve overall quality of life, these underlying community values must be maintained and respected.

Small town feel and atmosphere has consistently been ranked high by the citizens as they identify what they like most about living in Ashley. Like quality of life, small town feel cannot be easily quantified.

But with Ashley, it doesn't stop there. With one of the lowest crime rates in the nation, you can find a peace of mind and safe schools with excellent educational systems, honest citizens, affordable housing, clean air, clean water, and a positive motivation for life.

The Ashley Job Development Authority works closely with local financial institutions, the North Dakota State Economic Development Commission, the Bank of North Dakota and other capital sources to seek funding for new and expanding businesses.   City Services Include:   Water - $13.00 base rate/ $3.75 per 1000 gallons (no free water) Sewer - $3.50 Garbage - $10.00 Water Tower fee is also included: $.50     Natural Gas:   Gas supplier: Availability based upon quantity For Further Information Contact: City Auditor - (701) 288-3096 Electricity:   City Power Supplier: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. Rural Power Supplier: KEM Electric Cooperative, Inc Incentive Rates Available: Yes, based upon quantity For Further Information Contact: Montana-Dakota Utilities Curt Johnson- 1.800.638.3278   KEM Electric Cooperative, Inc. Mike Rudolph - 1.800.472.2673 Other Fuels:   Fuel Oil Distributors: Northern Plains Coop         Coal Source: N/A Propane Gas Distributors: Northern Plains Coop Water   Supplier: City of Ashley Source: Ground Water and Two Wells Maximum Daily Capacity: 250.000 GPD Storage Capacity: Overhead: 65.000 Gallons   Ground: 300.000 Gallons Sewers:   Storm Sewer: No Sanitary Sewer: Yes Treatment Plant (type): Three Cell Lagoon   Capacity: 120.000 GPD   Present Load: 80% Solid Waste Disposal: City Garbage Truck   Roads:   Interstate Highways: I-94      62 miles / 1 hours   I-29     124 miles / 2 hours   I-90     185 miles / 3 hours U.S. Highways: #83     30 miles / 1/2 hour   #281   43 miles / 3/4 hour Railroads: Currently Not Available Motor Freight Carriers:     Terminal Facilities Lewis Trucking Aberdeen - 83 miles / 1.5 hours Hyman Trucking Aberdeen - 83 miles / 1.5 hours Midest Motor Express Bismarck - 120 miles / 2 hours Cross Country Courier Bismarck - 120 miles / 2 hours Area Express, Inc. Bismarck - 120 miles / 2 hours Conway Central Express Bismarck - 120 miles / 2 hours Quast Transfer Bismarck - 120 miles / 2 hours Wintz Freightways, Inc. Bismarck - 120 miles / 2 hours Yellow Freight System Bismarck - 120 miles / 2 hours Plus Local Carriers Available       Air:   Local Airport: Lighted, 4.300 ft. paved, asphalt runway Nearest Major Airlines Bismarck, ND - 118 miles / 2 hours   Aberdeen, SD - 83 miles / 1.5 hours
Real Property	Taxable Value	City
	True and Full Value	$18,465,421
	Assessed Value	$9,232,711
2008 Tax Rate (Mills)
	City
	School District
	Park
	County/State
	Total	452.61
Tax Example
	Assuming that a new building has been erected for industrial purposes, which costs $200,000 to build and is placed on land costing $20,000, the real estate taxes would be computed as follows:
	$200,000	=Cost of Building
	+ $20,000	=Cost of Land
	= $220,000	=True & Full Value
	x  50%
	= $110,000	=Assessed Value
	x  10%
	= $11,000	=Taxable Value
	x  .41598	(Mill Levy)
	= $4,575	=Tax (Before Discount)
	x  .95	(5% discount for early payment)
	Total	= $4,346.25
Local Non-Property Tax		City	State
	Inventory	No	No
	Machine-Equipment	No	No
	Retail Sales	Yes	Yes
	Income Wages	No	No

It's become common knowledge that employers equate hiring North Dakotans to translates into dollars for their business. With its reputed work-ethic and the well educated workforce, North Dakota can provide more for a day's pay. With one of the highest national averages for productivity due to low absenteeism and turnover, North Dakota is definitely a place to do business. The apple didn't fall too far from the tree when it came to Ashley. With a smile on their faces, most people in the area have positive motivations to work. Additionally, the local labor pool has excellent trainability, superior productivity, a high degree of self-reliance and low turnover/absenteeism.
	Radius of Labor Drawing Area	60 miles
	Wage and/or Labor Survey Available	Yes
	Work Stoppages in Last 5 Years	None
	Manufacturing Workers in Unions	None
	Right to Work Laws	Yes