Community Forum on Data Centers

The Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC invites the public to attend a community forum to learn more about the impact of data centers from a panel discussion moderated by Terry Effertz, Executive Director of TechND.
Panel participants
- Seth Andorfer, CEO, DCN
- Don Flaherty, Mayor of Ellendale, ND
- Jonathan Fortner, President & CEO, Lignite Energy Council
- Darcy Neigum, VP of Energy Supply, MDU
- Senator Dale Patten, District 26, Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 22, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Location
Mandan High School
2335 4th Ave NW
Mandan, ND 58554
Contact Information
701-223-5660
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