Bismarck, N.D. – On April 9, 2025, Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz, along with Mandan Mayor Froelich, met with the Charge d’Affaires (Deputy Ambassador) from Germany to the United States, The Honorable Axel Dittmann, during his official visit to North Dakota.
The meeting, which took place in the state capital, was part of a broader series of engagements involving local and state officials. The discussion centered on key issues impacting North Dakota, including the rapid development of data centers throughout the state and across the nation.
During the visit, Ambassador Dittmann expressed a keen interest in the conversations held between local and state leaders, particularly in regard to the state’s evolving data center industry. North Dakota, with its expanding role in the data sector, has become an attractive location for technology infrastructure, drawing attention from international stakeholders like Germany.
The meeting underscored the growing global connections that North Dakota is fostering, highlighting the state’s position as a key player in the data and technology industries.
Mayor Schmitz and Mayor Froelich, both representing Bismarck and Mandan, took the opportunity to discuss regional initiatives that aim to further support the expansion of data centers and other tech-related industries, which could provide long-term economic benefits to the area.
Ambassador Dittmann’s visit comes at a time when international relations and cross-border economic collaborations are becoming increasingly significant for states like North Dakota, which is strategically placed in the U.S. heartland and offers a range of incentives for global investment.
As discussions continue, state leaders look forward to strengthening ties with Germany, which could potentially lead to future partnerships and investments in North Dakota’s expanding tech landscape.
