1. Tri-County Region, North Dakota REGIONAL SNAPSHOT

2. Overview 01 02 Table of contents Industry Cluster Analysis

3. 01 overview ​ Tricounty Region, ND ​

4. 4 Overview section 01 Tricounty Region The Tricounty Region is comprised of three North Dakota counties. U.S. State Route 83 passes through the western part of the region connecting to I-94 to the north.  Emmons  Logan  McIntosh

5. 02 Industry cluster analysis Tricounty Region, ND

6. 6 How to interpret cluster data results The graph’s four quadrants tell a different story for each cluster. Industry cluster analysis section 02 ​ Modified from: http://www.charlestonregionaldata.com/bubble-chart-explanation/http://www.charlestonregionaldata.com/bubble-chart-explanation/ Emerging Bottom right (weak but advancing) Stars Top right (strong and advancing) Mature Top left (strong but declining) Transforming Bottom left (weak and declining) Contains clusters that are more concentrated in the region and are growing. These clusters are strengths that help a community stand out from the competition. Small, high-growth clusters can be expected to become more dominant over time. Contains clusters that are more concentrated in the region but are declining (negative growth). These clusters typically fall into the lower quadrant as job losses cause a decline in concentration. Contains clusters that are under-represented in the region but are growing, often quickly. If growth trends continue, these clusters will eventually move into the top right quadrant. Clusters in this quadrant are considered emerging strengths for the region. Contains clusters that are under-represented in the region (low concentration) and are also losing jobs. Clusters in this region may indicate a gap in the workforce pipeline if local industries anticipate a future need. In general, clusters in this quadrant show a lack of competitiveness.

7. 7 Industry and occupation ​ Note: Label includes cluster name, LQ 2014, and Employment 2014; NAICS 2012 definitions Industry cluster bubble chart section 02 ​ Source: EMSI Class of Worker 2014.4 (QCEW, non-QCEW, self-employed and extended proprietors). MatureStar Transforming Emerging Note: Glass & Ceramics and Apparel & Textiles clusters have too few jobs

8. 8 Industry and occupation ​ Note: Label includes cluster name, LQ 2014, and Employment 2014; NAICS 2012 definition Manufacturing sub-cluster bubble chart section 02 ​ Source: EMSI Class of Worker 2014.4 (QCEW, non-QCEW, self-employed and extended proprietors). Mature Star Transforming Emerging Note: Primary Metal Manufacturing, Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing and Electrical Equipment, Appliance & Component Manufacturing sub-clusters do not exist in the region.

9. 9 Industry cluster analysis section 02 Percent Growth in Specialization Level of Specialization Mature Clusters Biomed/Biotechnical (Life Science) (1.40; 633) Machinery Manufacturing (1.21; 46) NOTE: The first number after each cluster represents its location quotient while the second number represents the number of total jobs (full and part time jobs by place of work) in that cluster in the region. The clusters are sorted in decreasing order by location quotient. Star Clusters Agribusiness, Food Processing & Tech (10.78; 1,848) Mining (1.09; 19) Emerging Clusters Energy(Fossil & Renewable) (0.84; 263) Transportation & Logistics (0.82; 150) Forest & Wood Products (0.66; 54) Printing & Publishing (0.49; 49) Business & Financial Services (0.43; 331) Defense & Security (0.43; 105) Education & Knowledge Creation (0.43; 57) Fabricated Metal Product Mfg. (0.2; 10) Transforming Clusters Transportation Equipment Mfg. (0.97; 49) Chemicals/Chemical-based Products (0.77; 54) Manufacturing Supercluster (0.54; 105) Arts, Ent, Recreation. & Visitor Industries (0.50; 119) Advanced Materials (0.42; 72) Information Technology & Telecom. (0.15; 34) * Numbers in parenthesis include location quotient and employment in 2014. Note: Primary Metal Manufacturing, Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing and Electrical Equipment, Appliance & Component Manufacturing sub-clusters do not exist in the region. Glass & Ceramics and Apparel & Textiles clusters have too few jobs.

10. 10 Bubble chart interpretation Industry and occupation section 02 Mature Industries Two industry clusters in the Tricounty Region are in the Maturing stage: Biomed/Biotechnical (Life Science) and Machinery Manufacturing. These industries are relatively concentrated, but their growth is trending downward. It is worth noting, however, that the Tricounty Region may find it worthwhile to invest in efforts to shore up the concentration of these industries. Transforming Industries Transforming clusters capture the mix of industries that are experiencing relative decline and limited export capability. In the Tricounty Region, Transportation Equipment Mfg., Chemicals/Chemical- based Products, Manufacturing Supercluster, Arts, Entertainment, Recreational & Visitor Industries, Advanced Materials, Information Technology & Telecommunications, are all Transforming clusters. Any amount of growth in these industries would require relatively large investments. Star Industries Star industry clusters are highly concentrated, exporting and still experiencing growth in the region. The most highly concentrated of the Star industry clusters in the Tricounty Region is Agribusiness, Food Processing & Technology. Its location quotient is 10.78, indicating that the cluster is 10 times more concentrated in the region compared to the U.S. The other strong cluster in the region is Mining. Emerging Industries Industry clusters that may be poised for future growth are classified as “Emerging.” There are eight Emerging clusters in the Tricounty Region. Top three that has highest LQ are Energy(Fossil & Renewable), Transportation & Logistics, and Forest & Wood Products. The other clusters include Printing & Publishing, Business & Financial Services, Defense & Security, Education & Knowledge Creation, and Fabricated Metal Product manufacturing. ​ Source: EMSI Class of Worker 2014.4 (QCEW, non-QCEW, self-employed and extended proprietors).