The Future of North Dakota Defense Communities
We are excited to announce that Grand Forks will host the first of its kind North Dakota Regional Defense Forum at the Alerus Center October… Read More »The Future of North Dakota Defense Communities
Sando resigns from UAS role
Terry Sando, the EDC’s Director of UAS Sector Development, announced his resignation, effective in early September, to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. “We… Read More »Sando resigns from UAS role
Workforce initiative launches to support recruitment, retention
It Gets Cold Here, and That’s Cool! Grand Forks region launches workforce recruitment & retention initiative What started as a workforce development initiative is turning… Read More »Workforce initiative launches to support recruitment, retention
EDC recognizes Thiessen with Impact Award
Award renamed in his honor The EDC board of directors presented Klaus Thiessen with the EDC Impact Award during a reception in his honor Thursday.… Read More »EDC recognizes Thiessen with Impact Award
Grand Sky to anchor Counter UAS Task Force
North Dakota-based task force formed to develop, support countermeasure operations North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced today the formation of a UAS industry-led task force… Read More »Grand Sky to anchor Counter UAS Task Force
Keith Lund named next president, CEO
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board of directors has unanimously selected Vice President Keith Lund as the new president and chief executive… Read More »Keith Lund named next president, CEO
Beyond line of sight flights to begin at Grand Sky
Grand Sky, the first commercial UAS business and aviation park in the U.S., announced today it expects to begin beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)… Read More »Beyond line of sight flights to begin at Grand Sky
Grand Sky named one of the fifty most innovative projects in the U.S.
Announcing The United States Of Innovation 2017 50 projects that are really making America great again By Fast Company Staff – April 17, 2017 NORTH… Read More »Grand Sky named one of the fifty most innovative projects in the U.S.
Northrop Grumman opens Grand Sky site
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) today officially opened its new facility dedicated to fostering autonomous systems and other capabilities at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aerial Systems… Read More »Northrop Grumman opens Grand Sky site
Klaus Thiessen announces retirement
Grand Forks Region EDC President & CEO Klaus Thiessen announced to the organization’s board of directors today he will retire June 30. Thiessen, the longest… Read More »Klaus Thiessen announces retirement