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Commerce tells Task Force it will streamline workforce programs, grant reporting and marketing procurement
Summary
The Department of Commerce proposed consolidating workforce programs and refining grant and marketing procurement processes to boost efficiency and transparency. The agency highlighted a statewide workforce ecosystem comprising more than 80 programs across multiple agencies and proposed single-source site-marketing and grant-tracking tools.
The North Dakota Department of Commerce told the Task Force it has identified opportunities to streamline workforce programs, consolidate grant processes and make state marketing and site-selection work more nimble.
Commerce Commissioner Chris Shilkin said the department has completed strategic planning and stakeholder outreach and is focused on aligning programs with Governor’s priorities to maximize return on investment. "We believe there's a way to streamline the process in commerce that adds efficiency, velocity, and transparency," Shilkin said, and asked for legislative trust to reduce one‑off amendments that divert staff resources.
Commerce presented a preliminary…
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