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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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Top 10 | March 2026
1. Simplot Receives 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award Congratulations to Simplot, the recipient of the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award! The honor was presented at the EDC’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 26,… Read More »Top 10 | March 2026
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EDC Awards Simplot the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has named J.R. Simplot Company the recipient of the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award. The… Read More »EDC Awards Simplot the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award
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EDC Hosts Annual Meeting Themed “Groundbreaking Impact,” Features Local Companies and Releases 2025 Annual Report
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Alerus Center. Themed Groundbreaking Impact, the… Read More »EDC Hosts Annual Meeting Themed “Groundbreaking Impact,” Features Local Companies and Releases 2025 Annual Report
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Top 10 | February 2026
1. grand forks region ranked no. 1 for investment The Grand Forks region has been ranked number one in the country for corporate facility investment projects per capita in 2025 among tier… Read More »Top 10 | February 2026
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Grand Forks Region Ranked No. 1 for Investment Projects Per Capita
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is proud to announce that the Grand Forks region has been ranked number one in the country for corporate… Read More »Grand Forks Region Ranked No. 1 for Investment Projects Per Capita
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Top 10 | January 2026
1. nd’s estimated population hits 800,000 A demographic expert believes that North Dakota has exceeded 800,000 residents! As of July 1, 2025, the U.S. Census reported that North Dakota has 799,358 residents,… Read More »Top 10 | January 2026
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EDC Announces New Board Member for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) welcomes Mike Fridolfs to its Board of Directors. Fridolfs is the Director of Site Operations… Read More »EDC Announces New Board Member for 2026
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Top 10 | December 2025
1. mayor bochenski selected as gf herald’s person of the year for work on air service expansion Congratulations to Mayor Brandon Bochenski for being named the Grand Forks Herald’s 2025 Person… Read More »Top 10 | December 2025
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Cruger Transitions to Director of Economic Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Becca Cruger has transitioned to the Director of Economic Development for the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation as of January 1, 2026. Cruger… Read More »Cruger Transitions to Director of Economic Development
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Top 10 | November 2025
1. Delta Adds Daily 4th Flight from GFK to MSP On Saturday, November 15th, City of Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski announced that Delta will be adding a daily fourth flight from… Read More »Top 10 | November 2025
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Top 10 | October 2025
1. edc team sponsors, attends uas summit & expo and hoeven announces collaborations for counter-uas in gf During the week of October 13th, the Grand Forks Region EDC was a… Read More »Top 10 | October 2025
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