Grand Forks EDC | Grand Forks, ND

March 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2025-01-27 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
Participating in the Assisting Community Expansion (PACE) Program, the Grand Forks Growth Fund may provide a no-interest, deferred loan up to $269,000 to leverage a Bank of North Dakota grant up to $500,000 to collectively reduce the interest paid on a loan used to acquire land or equipment on for working capital.
Don’t fit the traditional definition of the PACE program? FlexPACE is a flexible program where the Grand Forks Growth Fund may provide a loan of up to $107,000 to leverage a Bank of North Dakota grant portion of up to $200,000.
To apply for either program, please contact EDC business development staff. Applications are reviewed and approved by the EDC Board of Directors at monthly meetings before progressing to the Grand Forks Growth Fund.

January 2025 Board of Directors
2025-01-02 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors meets every month on the first Thursday of the month.
2025 Schedule:

January 2
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4

Intern GF Applications for Summer '25 Open
2025-01-01 - 2025-03-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Summer Internships | May 1 – August 31

Applications Open: January 1 – March 1
Priority Deadline: February 1

New Year's 2025: EDC Office Closed
2025-01-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation will be closed on specific holidays throughout the year.

Christmas 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-12-25 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

February 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-12-23 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

December 2024 Board of Directors
2024-12-05 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors meets every month on the first Thursday of the month.
2024 Schedule:

January 4
February 2
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5

Thanksgiving 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-11-28 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

January PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-11-25 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

November 2024 Board of Directors
2024-11-07 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

December PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-10-28 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

October 2024 Advisory Board Meeting
2024-10-10 07:30 - 09:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s Advisory Board meets three times a year on the second Thursday of the meeting month.
2024 Meetings

February 8
July 11
October 10

October 2024 Board of Directors
2024-10-03 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

November PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-09-23 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

September 2024 Board of Directors
2024-09-05 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Labor Day 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-09-02 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

HRVIP Day 2024
2024-08-27 08:45 - 16:00 | True North Equipment Impact Center, 5030 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, 58201, United States
Calling all CEOs, CFOs, and members of HR teams who want to understand how to tap into, and are willing to help inform, state and local workforce programs that can strengthen your recruitment and retention strategies.
HR VIP Day will be an interactive day filled with, workforce development experts, open discussion forums, networking opportunities, celebration of Grand Forks region HR practitioners.

October PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-08-26 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

August 2024 Board of Directors
2024-08-01 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

September PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-07-22 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

July 2024 Advisory Board Meeting
2024-07-11 07:30 - 09:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Independence Day 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-07-04 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Intern GF Applications for Spring '25 Open
2024-07-01 - 2024-10-31 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Spring Internships | Jan 1 – May 1

Applications Open: July 1 – October 31
Priority Deadline: September 1

August PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-06-24 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Juneteenth 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-06-19 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

PS Industries 50th Anniversary Open House
2024-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | PS Industries Incorproated, 1150 S. 48th Street, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, United States
Help celebrate a company that started from humble beginnings right here in Grand Forks and has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers in the region. PS Industries Incorporated offers one of the leading flood control product lines in the world.
The Open House will provide an excellent opportunity for networking, collaboration, and an exclusive look into the products manufactured and shipped all over the world from Grand Forks. Your presence will enrich the event and contribute to its success. Cake and refreshments will be available.

June 2024 Board of Directors
2024-06-06 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Intern GF Applications for Fall '24 Open
2024-06-01 - 2024-08-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Fall Internships | August 1 – December 31

Applications Open: June 1 – August 1
Priority Deadline: July 1

July PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-05-28 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Memorial Day 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-05-27 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
