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A group of Cirrus employees stand together cutting the ribbon on the new 30,000 sq ft expansion.

Cirrus Cuts Ribbon on Expanded Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility

Cirrus Aircraft marked the official opening of its expanded Grand Forks manufacturing facility on August 14, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the multi-million-dollar investment. The expansion adds more than… Read More »Cirrus Cuts Ribbon on Expanded Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility

A line of business and community leaders cutting a ribbon at a Cirrus Aircraft facility, with an aircraft fuselage in the background.

Top 10 | August 2026

1. Cirrus Cuts Ribbon on Grand Forks Expansion Cirrus Aircraft cut the ribbon on its Grand Forks expansion on August 14th, a multi-million-dollar project that added more than 30,000 square… Read More »Top 10 | August 2026

Graphic reading '#1 State Business Friendliness, North Dakota' over an aerial photo of downtown Grand Forks along the Red River in fall, with a pedestrian bridge crossing the water in the foreground.

North Dakota Named #1 for Business Friendliness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota has been recognized as the most business-friendly state, earning the #1 ranking in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings… Read More »North Dakota Named #1 for Business Friendliness

Agristo Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Grand Forks Potato Processing Facility

Agristo, a Belgium-based potato processor, marked the official construction kickoff of its first U.S. production facility on July 7 with a “Planting Our Roots” groundbreaking ceremony north of Grand Forks.… Read More »Agristo Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Grand Forks Potato Processing Facility

Brockhouse Joins EDC Staff as Business Development Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/17/26 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is pleased to announce that Howard Brockhouse has joined its staff as Business Development… Read More »Brockhouse Joins EDC Staff as Business Development Manager

A photo taken at the Agristo groundbreaking "Plant your Roots" event.

Top 10 | July 2026

1. Agristo ‘Breaks Ground’, Plants Roots on $1 Billion Potato Processing Facility Agristo, joined by state and local leaders, celebrated the official construction kickoff of its first U.S. production facility… Read More »Top 10 | July 2026

Aerial view of the Agristo construction site showing rows of steel foundation columns, cranes, and heavy equipment on a large cleared plot, with the Grand Forks skyline visible in the distance.

Top 10 | June 2026

1. Agristo Potato Processing Project Advances; Construction Slated to Finish Fall 2029 Belgium-based Agristo’s potato processing facility is advancing on its approximately 350-acre Grand Forks site, with structural work including… Read More »Top 10 | June 2026

The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation sign hanging from a building exterior on a tree-lined downtown street on a sunny spring day.

EDC Launches Strategic Plan for 2026-2029

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND FORKS, N.D. The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has launched a Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, outlining goals and actions to take to expand economic… Read More »EDC Launches Strategic Plan for 2026-2029

A drone shot of the construction site for the Grand Forks Agristo Potato Processing Facility.

Agristo Potato Processing Project Advances; Construction Timeline Updated to Fall 2029

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Belgium-based Agristo has provided an update on the construction of its potato processing facility in Grand Forks, confirming that the project timeline has been extended by… Read More »Agristo Potato Processing Project Advances; Construction Timeline Updated to Fall 2029

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 More »Top 10 | May 2026

Grand Forks Air Force Base entrance sign.

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 More »Top 10 | April 2026

A crowd gathers in Grand Forks town square listening to speakers at the Agristo Community Welcome event on Monday, August 25th.

Grand Forks Region EDC Leads Regional Workforce Impact Grant Applications for Talent Attraction and Website Projects

The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been awarded Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) funding from the State of North Dakota for two projects that will strengthen how… Read More »Grand Forks Region EDC Leads Regional Workforce Impact Grant Applications for Talent Attraction and Website Projects

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