Grand Forks EDC | Grand Forks, ND

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-03-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND, 58201
You are cordially invited to the 2023 Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting! The event will take place on Thursday, March 30, 2023, beginning at 4:00 pm at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND.

April Board of Directors
2023-04-06 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Good Friday: EDC Office Closed
2023-04-07 | 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.

May Board of Directors
2023-05-03 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. For the month of May, it has been moved to Wednesday due to a scheduling conflict with CVIC’s annual breakfast.

Memorial Day: EDC Office Closed
2023-05-29 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

InternGF Applications for Fall '23 Open
2023-06-01 - 2023-08-01 | 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.
Fall 2023 Internships | August 1 – December 1

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

June Board of Directors
2023-06-01 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 meet every month on the first Thursday of the month.

Juneteenth: EDC Office Closed
2023-06-19 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

InternGF Applications for Spring '24 Open
2023-07-01 - 2023-10-31 | 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.
Spring 2024 Internships | Jan 1 – May 1

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

Independence Day: EDC Office Closed
2023-07-04 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

July Advisory Board Meeting
2023-07-13 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.

August Board of Directors
2023-08-03 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.

Lender Learning: Unleashing Economic Development Financing Opportunities
2023-08-22 08:30 - 10:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
? Tuesday, August 22, 2023
⏰ 8:30 – 9 am: Networking
✅ 9 – 10 am: Overview of local and state economic development financing programs
☕️ Coffee & Pastries Available
? The HIVE, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203
? RSVP by August 15, 2023

The session will include time to network, as well as a few presentations about new and established programs available, including:

EDA Revolving Loan Fund
Bank of North Dakota ADD
Angel Match Program
North Dakota Growth Fund
Flex PACE (childcare, quality of life, rural investments)
PACE (Primary Sector Businesses)

Representatives from the following organizations will present about the programs:

North Dakota Development Fund | Hannah Lange
Bank of North Dakota | Tyson Zeltinger
50 South Capital (North Dakota Growth Fund) | TBD
Grand Forks Region EDC | Kevin Hatcher

Labor Day: EDC Office Closed
2023-09-04 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

September Board of Directors
2023-09-07 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Career Impact Academy Groundbreaking Ceremony
2023-10-02 14:00 - 15:00 | 1210 North 43rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203, 1210 North 43rd St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
All are invited to attend the Career Impact Academy groundbreaking ceremony! Hear from key leaders, celebrate this important milestone, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. RSVP not required.

October Board of Directors
2023-10-05 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

October Advisory Board Meeting
2023-10-12 07:30 - 09:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

November Board of Directors
2023-11-02 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Thanksgiving: EDC Office Closed
2023-11-23 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

December Board of Directors
2023-12-07 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Christmas: EDC Office Closed
2023-12-25 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

New Year's 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-01-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Intern GF Applications for Summer '24 Open
2024-01-01 - 2024-03-01 | 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

January 2024 Board of Directors
2024-01-04 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

2024 InternGF Launch Party
2024-02-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Center For Innovation, Idea Lab, 4200 James Ray Drive, Grand Forks, ND, 58202, United States
Join the UND Center for Innovation and Grand Forks Region EDC on February 1, 2024, from 8:00 – 9:30 AM for the 2024 Launch of InternGF! Enjoy breakfast, learn about InternGF internship funding opportunities, hear from past participants, and celebrate successes!
For six years InternGF has worked to fund local internships that connect UND students with the Grand Forks ecosystem.
InternGF is a unique partnership between the UND Center for Innovation and the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation. It is designed to introduce UND students to high-wage, in-demand careers and employers in the Grand Forks region. The goal of the program is to aid in local recruitment and retention efforts by showcasing regional companies, career opportunities, and community assets.

Event Outline
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:15 AM – Welcome and Program Overview
8:25 AM – Panel of InternGF participants
9:00 AM – Ending Session: How to Get Started with Internships
9:20-9:30 AM – Social

RSVP by January 31, 2024
Learn More About InternGF

February 2024 Board of Directors
2024-02-02 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

February 2024 Advisory Board Meeting
2024-02-08 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

Presidents Day 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-02-19 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

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