- Valley Prosperity Partnership joined with University presidents and legislators to support a bill that would create an economic diversification research fund in support of North Dakota’s two research universities, UND and NDSU.
- Registration for Career Conversations is now open! To showcase your company’s career paths to local college students and drive the workforce pipeline in the Grand Forks region, register today.
- Congratulations to Jim Bradshaw, president and CEO of Strata Corporation! Jim was honored with the Henry Havig Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Grand Forks East Grand Force Chamber of Commerce.
- In the past seven years, manufacturing has experienced a significant growth in the Grand Forks region.
- Border States Electric received approval from the Jobs Development Authority to purchase an 8-acre lot in the city’s business park where it will construct its new Grand Forks office and warehouse.
- Mayor Mike Brown and project chair Robin David launched the Welcoming Community Roadmap.
- EDC members Retrax and Philadelphia Macaroni shared their experience working with new Americans by hosting the New American Economy Tours.
- EDC president & CEO Keith Lund was named to a task force created by the Grand Forks East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce to address retail challenges in the community.
- Greater Grand Forks: Way Cooler Than You Think social media content appeared on computers and mobile devices in the U.S. more than 3.7 million times in 2018.Watch our newest video, featuring Cooler Cohost Collin Hanson skating with UND hockey players.
- The EDC, UND Center for Innovation, Small Business Development Center, and Bank of North Dakota joined forces at the Business Support Breakfast to provide information to local lenders about support programs for entrepreneurs and businesses.
The Grand Forks Region EDC monthly Top 10 recaps economic development activity, highlights office engagement, and features client and investor news.