Jamestown   (JSDC)  The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) has sent an informational letter  in an effort  to develop prospect lists of those individuals, corporations and organizations who may desire a formal relationship with the project. The letter also outlines renaming the proposed Buffalo City Park, to “Bison World, A legendary Experience,”  along with possible participation.

Information from JSDC/CEO, Connie Ova contains the contents of the letter, which states:

“First, our “place holder” name of Buffalo City Park will officially become “Bison World” with the subtitle “A Legendary Experience.” A consensus for the official name recently emerged among a number of participants including JSDC, The National Buffalo Museum, Jamestown Tourism and the ND Division of Tourism.

Second, The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC), the Jamestown City Council and the Stutsman County Commission recently authorized up to $600,000 of economic development funds to complete the remaining architectural, civil engineering and schematic design work needed for the Bison World project. We expect that effort will take up to five months to complete. Upon completion of this work, we will access the new in-state investment program established under HB 1425, recently signed into law. This new program commits up to $800 million of North Dakotaʼs legacy fund for investments within the state for economic development and diversification. We expect to be the first investment opportunity to access this new program.

While we are finalizing our plans, we are also gauging interest and developing prospect lists of those individuals, corporations and organizations who may desire a formal relationship with the project. There will be many opportunities, at many different levels of support, to develop
sponsorships of various facilities and features within the attraction. Today we are beginning the process of exploring interest in these opportunities within our community and beyond. If you join us in this effort, you will also be helping to demonstrate that a broad base of public support exists as
we access the in-state investment program.

I have enclosed a letter of intent for your review. Also enclosed is a partial list of potential partnership or sponsorship opportunities in this non-profit tourist attraction. These range from pre- construction activities to the ongoing operations of the facility. For local affiliates/franchisees of
state, regional or national entities, a letter of intent will be required from your local entity before discussions can commence with your parent organization.

You may be aware that some 8.8 million people will drive directly by the park on I-94 each year while paid attendance is expected to average some 250,000 upon opening and grow from there.
This family-oriented theme park will offer significant benefits ranging from major advertising exposure to enhanced brand awareness and loyalty.
I hope you will consider joining us as we enter the final stretch of this project. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you.”

The letter also includes, information to  send a reply to the JSDC.