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LEADING EMPLOYERS

Soaring Businesses

PICTURE YOURSELF AS A LEADING EMPLOYER

Can your company benefit from the top employers in Grand Forks? These North Dakota businesses and organizations have thrived in our community. We can list leading employers by number of staff but we also have some of the top employers in North Dakota in terms of cutting-edge manufacturers, nationally recognized UAS hubs, engineering innovators, and more.

Want to learn more about key industries in Grand Forks, ND? Discover our diverse industry base, from tech to agribusiness.

FAST FACTS

#3

BEST COUNTY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN NORTH DAKOTA

#3

HIGHEST JOB SATISFACTION

#4

BEST STATE To STart a BUSINESS

RankEmployerIndustry
1University of North DakotaEducation
2Altru Health SystemHealth Care
3Grand Forks Public SchoolsEducation
4Valley Senior LivingHealth Care
5WalmartRetail/Food
6City of Grand ForksGovernment
7GE VernovaManufacturing
8Hugo’s (5 locations)Retail/Food
9Cirrus AircraftManufacturing
10Rydell GM Auto CenterMotor Vehicle/Parts Dealer
11J.R. SimplotFood Processing
12Development HomesHealth Care
13Grand Forks Air Force BaseGovernment
14Grand Forks CountyGovernment
15Non Disclosable
16Grand Forks Park DistrictGovernment
17Ralph Engelstad ArenaAmusement/Recreation
18Acme ToolsBuilding Material/Garden Supply
19RetraxManufacturing
20Minnkota Power CooperativeUtilities
21Scheels All SportsRetail/Sporting Goods
22Philadelphia MacaroniFood Manufacturing
23McDonaldsFood Services
24Alerus FinancialFinancial Services
25Northwood Deaconess Health CenterHealth Care

Creation at its Best

Perfect Place for a Home Base

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Many companies choose to set up headquarters in Grand Forks, thanks to our ideal location, robust workforce, and low cost of doing business. See who chooses Grand Forks below.

On the Rise

Training UAS

Grand Forks is a leader in Unmanned and Autonomous Systems. Take a look at our top employers below to prove it.

From the Ground Up

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CONTACT US

Want to learn more about leading employers in Grand Forks, ND? Reach out to our team for additional resources and answers to your questions.

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Keith Lund

President & CEO
Phone: 701.746.2722
Email: KeithL@grandforks.org