Rugby Job Development Authority
Dedicated to creating new wealth
for residents through
economic & community development
Contact or call Zachary Broadwell (701)-681-1641
JDA Mission
Our mission is to stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and enhance the overall prosperity of the community. The JDA aims to attract new businesses, support the expansion of existing ones, and foster a skilled workforce through targeted development programs. By providing financial assistance, resources, and technical support, the JDA strives to create a robust and sustainable economic environment that benefits all members of the community.
What Does the JDA Do?
As the JDA, we are proud to support the growth and success of businesses in Rugby. We offer a range of services, including financing, signage assistance, and support for both new and established businesses, as well as entrepreneurs. We also focus on meeting important needs, like housing and childcare.
Our programs provide valuable resources to help businesses thrive. The FLEX PACE program offers new or expanding businesses the opportunity to secure loans with interest rates up to 5% lower than standard rates. The 50/50 Sign Program assists businesses by covering 50% of the cost of new signage, up to $5,000. Both new and existing businesses are eligible to apply.
We are also committed to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs through our Youth Entrepreneurship Program. By investing in young people and equipping them with entrepreneurial skills, we’re helping to build a vibrant, sustainable future for our community. The youth bring so many creative ideas that will benefit Rugby for years to come! The JDA offers a variety of programs and participate in a range of projects.
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Take a look at all the things we've done to help Rugby!
JDA Projects We've Helped With
JDA Partnership Projects
Celebrating supporting the Rugby area since 1988
Sampling of JDA supporting partnership projects:
Northern lights tower; Rugby Industrial Park; Samsara Cues; Center for Business and Technology; Walking Path; Ye Old Sew and So; Industrial Park; Rugby ND Webpages; Interpretive Center; MTI; Affordable Housing; Law Enforcement Center; Ben Franklin Building; Lyric Theatre; Balta Dam; Rugby Manufacturing; LPN Classes; Gooden Industries; HUB; Collison Center; KZZJ; Heart of America Ag Services; St Michel’s Furniture; Crooks Bowling Alley; iDesign; The Cottage Gifts and Floral; Dakota Lawn; Rugby Welding; Rugby Vet Clinic; Cenex Fertilizer Plant; Prairie Land Home Care; Johnson Clinics; Precision Auto; Ellie Anns; 3rd Station; McGuires; Stylin You; High School Career Fair; Small Business Development Center; Wind Farm; Rugby Manufacturing; Johnson’s Plumbing; Small Business Development Center; Subway; 2ndAve Rentals; K&H Carwash; Main Street Boutique; Dairy Queen; Natural Gas Feasibility Study; Growing Place Daycare; JDA Housing Availability Project (Chalmers Addition); Comprehensive Housing Study; Pierce County housing rehab projects; student loan incentive programs.
JDA investments within our community including loans, grants, consulting, sponsorships, and staff:
2014: $296,164
2015: $276,612
2016: $221,919
2017: $463,940
2018: $388,144
Quality Education & Unique Opportunities in Rugby Schools
Rugby is home to three great schools—Ely Elementary, Little Flower Catholic School, and Rugby High School—providing quality education from K-12. Rugby High School was recently honored as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Secretary of Education for 2023. There are also plenty of extracurricular activities for students of all ages across these schools.
Rugby High offers two unique programs: CO-OP and SILK. In the SILK program, students become teacher assistants after school, helping with things like grading or assisting in the classroom. The CO-OP program gives seniors the chance to attend school half the day and work the other half, allowing them to gain real-world experience while staying connected to their education. This partnership with local businesses has helped many seniors land great jobs and get a head start on their careers.
This video on the left was researched, written and produced by the Rugby High School students in ND Studies Class. The focus of this project was to look at the history of Rugby's Downtown and how it plays into the idea of bringing back a vibrant downtown.
Why Rugby?
Rugby locals are incredibly friendly, supportive and are proud to call Rugby home. With the Rugby Community, it's easy to build friendships, relationships, and businesses. The community located in Rugby is well-known for being a close, safe, and caring place to grow families. There are various activities to do in Rugby and around the Rugby area, too! Rugby offers picnic gatherings, parks and playgrounds, and recreational sports inside and outside! Minot, Bottineau, and Devil's Lake are all cities within an hour away from Rugby offering colleges, malls, and attractions as well. We all see each other as family and would love to have you join us too! The people support local businesses, which explains our success in Rugby!