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Did you miss the 2025 Annual Meeting? No worries, a recording of the event is now posted on our YouTube! Get all the information from the meeting and see all the developments happening in Grand Forks. Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=2V0_zZ…

Our Executive Director Becca Baumbach presented Grand Forks Region EDC and Center For Innovation with a grant from the Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund. This award will support the InternGF Summer Cohort, a no cost experience open to interns across the region: grandforks.org/insid.../summe…

Today is National Space Day! Grand Forks is closer to space than you think... Home to the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium and UND's Space Studies Program, leaders from NASA have frequent visits to the university gaining connections with North Dakota. ndspacegrant.und.edu/index.html

Did you know that UAS is one of the largest industry sectors in the Grand Forks region? Today, for International Drone Day, we celebrate the steps taken to make UAS prosperous in our region! Learn more : grandforks.org/industries/unm…

Happy National Nurses and Hospital Week! Did you know that Altru is one of Grand Forks's leading employers? Learn more about Altru and Grand Forks's Leading Employers: grandforks.org/inside-the-edc… grandforks.org/grand-forks-ad…

On National Skilled Trades Day we are celebrating the impending ribbon cutting of the Career Impact Academy in August 2025! This will be a place for students to gain valuable knowledge on their career path while still in high school. Learn more: gfschools.org/departments/ct…

Did you know the EDC has two monthly newsletters? Support Spotlight highlights several business support programs each month as well as details, application information, qualifications, and deadlines. Stay in the loop and subscribe: grandforks.org

Happy #EconDevWeek! This week, we'll highlight the Grand Forks EDC and the impact the organization has on the regional economy. In 2024, EDC clients reported a total financial impact of $861 million Check out the video that was shown at the beginning of the 2025 Annual Meeting

#EconDevWeek Day 2 The EDC's mission is to expand economic opportunity for the Grand Forks region through industry growth and diversification. To meet this mission, the EDC primarily focuses on providing support to primary sector businesses.

#EconDevWeek Day 3 Grand Forks offers a community built on support and encouragement from committed individuals. The Grand Forks EDC is here to connect businesses to the resources and support needed to thrive in our region. Learn more: grandforks.org/grand-forks-ad…

🚨One more day to apply for the InternGF Summer Internship Cohort🚨 Interns - The InternGF Summer Internship Cohort includes 6 sessions showcasing the hidden gems of Grand Forks. Applications close May 15th. Spots are limited. You don't want to miss out! 🔗grandforks.org/inside-the-edc…

#EconDevWeek Day 4 Do you know where this region was 30 years ago? Over the decades, Grand Forks has made huge strides in business development and continues to make more. This video that was featured in the 2025 Annual Meeting and shows the strides taken in Workforce Development.

#EconDevWeek Day 5 As we wrap up International Economic Development Week, meet the EDC staff! The team works collaboratively to grow, expand, and diversify the economy and to attract and retain workforce within the Grand Forks region.

Grand Forks has a sales & use tax exemption to encourage manufacturers to establish or expand in ND! Contact EDC Business Development Manager Kevin Hatcher to learn more about Sales & Use Tax Exemption and other Tax Exemptions & Zones at [email protected].

Grand Forks offers K-12 students several opportunities for career exploration. Some of the opportunities include the Northern Valley Career Expo (NVCE) and the Career Impact Academy. Learn More: grandforks.org/grand-forks-ad…

Did you know North Dakota has the only state-owned bank in the country? Some of the most used programs are the PACE and the FlexPACE program. They combine the resources of the City of Grand Forks and the PACE Fund to buy down the interest rate on a loan. bnd.nd.gov/loans/business…

In observance of Memorial Day, the EDC office will be closed. Today we remember all those who died serving our country and we thank those who continue to serve our country, especially the airmen at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

🚧 Economic Development: Paving the Way—Literally. 🚧 N 4th St in front of the EDC Office is closed to traffic until October! You can still reach the office via the sidewalk on N 4th St or 2nd Ave N.

Congratulations to EDC client BeMobile for hitting a major milestone: 25 years in business on May 15th! BeMobile started in Grand Forks 25 years ago and since then they have opened 89 stores across the country. Read More: grandforksherald.com/business/grand…...

InternGF fall applications are open today! InternGF is a program that connects businesses with talented UND students to provide internships. Receive up to $3,500 to offset the cost of an intern's wages. Learn more & Apply today: grandforks.org/inside-the-edc…