Bridget West has joined the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as its operations specialist.
West will research, analyze, compile and present information for economic development projects and proposals. This includes compiling data for progress metrics, tracking business development statistics, and other operational responsibilities for the EDC.
“Having previously worked at the EDC as an intern, I’m very excited and honored to be part of the amazing EDC team again. The EDC’s dedication to making Grand Forks a great place to live and work through collaboration and innovation is inspiring. I am very proud to be part of the Grand Forks community and working for the EDC will allow me to make an impact in the place I call home,” said West.
EDC President & CEO Keith Lund said, “We’re very excited to have Bridget join the EDC team. The benefit of having previously worked with Bridget as an intern is knowing what type of employee we’re getting. Her background in research, demographics and proposal development will allow Bridget to make immediate contributions to the EDC.”
West is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, earning a degree in business administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and supply chain management. She brings tremendous experience to the EDC from her work as a research and administrative assistant with Praxis Strategy Group and as a community outreach coordinator with the Downtown Development Association. West considers herself a community builder and has served in a number of ways including as a member of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals and founder of Grand Forks in Color—a podcast and advocacy group that spotlights marginalized individuals in the Grand Forks community.