Build stronger connections with North Dakota cities with tailored opportunities to collaborate, engage, and help empower communities.

1. Partner Membership

The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) Partner Membership program is designed to build stronger connections between cities and the businesses, organizations, and agencies that support them. Partner Members play an essential role in advancing best practices, sharing knowledge, and providing products and services that help empower North Dakota communities.

Through a Partner Membership, you gain access to networking opportunities, visibility, and meaningful engagement with city leaders across the state.

Partner Member Benefits

• Increased opportunities to connect and engage with city officials.
• Invitations to participate in NDLC-sponsored events.
• Recognition in each issue of CITYScan magazine.
• Preferred ad placement in CITYScan at no extra cost.
• Complimentary subscriptions to CITYScan.
• A featured listing in the NDLC Partner Member Directory

Partner Member Directory

The Partner Member Directory highlights businesses and organizations that support North Dakota’s municipalities. It’s a trusted resource for cities seeking quality products, services, and professional expertise.

2. Event Sponsorships and Exhibit Opportunities

NDLC offers event sponsorship opportunities that help organizations connect directly with local leaders and demonstrate their commitment to North Dakota communities.

• Spring Workshop & Elected Officials Training – This March event focuses on leadership, finance, and administration for city auditors, finance directors, administrators, and elected officials. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
• Annual Conference – Held each September, the NDLC Annual Conference draws nearly 250 city leaders for education, networking, and collaboration. Businesses can connect through sponsorships and exhibit opportunities.
• Monthly Webinars – NDLC hosts free monthly webinars focused on timely, relevant topics for city leaders. Sponsorship helps support education while promoting your organization to a statewide audience.

3. CITYScan Magazine

Reach Municipal Leaders Across North Dakota

CITYScan is the official publication of the North Dakota League of Cities, established in 1932 to share knowledge and promote best practices in local governance. Written specifically for city and park district officials, CITYScan reaches every city, as well as legislators, state agencies, and other key stakeholders.

Each issue features insights on leadership, innovation, cost-saving ideas, technology, and community success stories—making it an essential resource for municipal leaders and a valuable opportunity for advertisers.

Advertising Details

• CITYScan is published 10 times per year (January, February, March, April–May, June, July, August, September–October, November, and December).
• Advertising closes the first business day of the month preceding publication.
• Ads must comply with U.S. postal regulations and all applicable laws.
• NDLC reserves the right to decline or reposition ads that do not meet editorial standards.

4. Directory of North Dakota City Officials

The digital Directory of North Dakota City Officials provides the opportunity to directly market your products and services to city staff, elected and appointed leaders, and others that visit our website. A link from your full-color advertisement to your website and/or email address offers viewers easy access to your information. And advertisers will receive constant exposure as our Directory will always be available on our website.

Let the NDLC help you connect with city decision-makers so you can start playing a role in shaping North Dakota’s future.