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GRAND FORKS REGION EDC

Supporting Business. Growing Workforce.

Elevate your Business in Grand Forks, ND

Where Innovation, Education & Military Intersect

The Grand Forks Region EDC supports businesses and helps attract and retain a workforce. Over 100,000 people call the Grand Forks region home. It’s also home to the nation’s most robust unmanned and autonomous systems (UAS) ecosystem, the state’s flagship university (University of North Dakota), and the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Located on the eastern border of the state and one hour south of the Canadian border, we’ve taken our pioneer spirit to a new level by advancing key industries like UAS, manufacturing, agribusiness, and technology.

How can we help?

Locate or Expand a Business

Sites, incentives, cost of doing business, industry connections, and more.

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Find Talent & Internship Support

InternGF, workforce pipeline, and career opportunities in the region.

Workforce Programming

Things To Do in Grand Forks

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The City of Grand Forks and the State of North Dakota have a long history of effectively supporting business attraction, expansion and retention. The Grand Forks Region EDC business developers work closely with you and your lender to maximize federal, state and local support. Our direct financing options, subsidy loans, workforce pipeline programs and business support programs make our region a place where your business can grow and succeed.

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Why Grand Forks for business?

Local business leaders share their perspectives on why Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a great place to do business! Featuring: Greg Owens – President, Ideal Aerosmith, and Scott Fournier – President, Integrated Steel Solutions.

Greg shares that Ideal Aerosmith has found a robust and committed employment base in Grand Forks. Scott shares that Integrated Steel Solutions has experienced a lot of support from the tight-knit community. 

Explore Grand Forks

Located on the border of Minnesota and just two hours south of Canada, Grand Forks is well-positioned for growth and expansion on the Great Plains. Businesses are continuing to choose Grand Forks, ND for our diverse and skilled workforce, business-friendly atmosphere and our eagerness for you to succeed.

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GRAND FORKS REGION EDC Industries

Greater Grand Forks is home to some of America’s richest farmland and leads the nation in food production and processing.

Our diverse manufacturing base spans across wind energy, oil and gas, aviation, construction, food, and automotive.​

We’ve taken our pioneer spirit to a new level, leading the development of the most robust UAS ecosystem in the country. ​

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The Grand Forks Region EDC is ready to connect you to the right programs to help you get started in the Grand Forks region.

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Keith Lund

President & CEO, Grand Forks Region EDC
Phone: 701.746.2722
Email: [email protected]

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The exterior of the Northrop Grumman facility at Grand Sky technology park, featuring a modern building with blue, brown, and rust-colored architectural panels and large windows, the Northrop Grumman logo on the right side, American and state flags flying out front, and a chain-link fence in the foreground at golden hour.

Top 10 | May 2026

1. Northrop Grumman Awarded $325.5 Million RangeHawk Contract, Work to Be Performed at Grand Sky The U.S. Army awarded Northrop Grumman a $325 million contract on May 14th for the development… Read

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Top 10 | April 2026

1. $250 Million Facility & Expanded Mission Proposed at GFAFB The White House’s fiscal 2027 defense budget includes a proposed $250 million for a new satellite operations center at Grand… Read

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