Grand Forks Region EDC@GFREDC

The Grand Forks Region EDC expands economic opportunity for the Grand Forks region through industry growth and diversification. Est. 1988

 Grand Forks, ND
grandforks.org
Joined February 2013
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Strong partnerships today build a stronger region tomorrow. Bronze Investor Features: Probitas Promotions Rivard's Turf & Forage The Chamber EGF/GF UND Alumni Association & Foundation UND Center for Innovation Thank you for investing in our region!
A graphic promoting the EDC's bronze investors: Probitas Promotions, Rivard's Turf & Forage, The Chamber EGF/GF, UND Alumni Association & Foundation, and UND Center for Innovation.

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🚨 Applications for InternGF are almost closed 🚨 Internships are crucial for employers in the recruitment and retention of young talent and for students to have an advantage in joining the workforce. Learn more & Apply: GrandForks.og/InternGF
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Ray Richards Golf Course Redevelopment was approved for a 20-year, 90% PILOT. The redevelopment will reshape the existing golf course and add a 169-unit multi-family housing building and a Toptracer driving range facility. EDC's September Top 10: grandforks.org/top-10-septem…
Dusk rendering of the proposed Ray Richards Golf Course redevelopment, showing a Great Linqx entertainment building with a green-lit driving range net, a pond, and a full parking lot.

ALT Dusk rendering of the proposed Ray Richards Golf Course redevelopment, showing a Great Linqx entertainment building with a green-lit driving range net, a pond, and a full parking lot.

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The 2026 NVCE is only a week away and they're still looking for volunteers! If you or someone you know is available on Oct 28th, they still need set-up assistants, room facilitators, ushers, and tear-down assistants. Check out the SignUpGenius: signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA…
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EDC's Becca Cruger-Schille recently attended The Women's Summit: Women in the Arena in Medora, ND. Presented on the power of big ideas and how to build teams! Learn more about organizations in the region that provide support for women in business: ndwbc.com/
A photo of Becca Cruger-Schille talking with another woman at the InternGF Launch Breakfast.

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Happy National Pasta Day! Did you know that 3 Farm Daughters is a family-owned, gut-healthy pasta company that started here in GF? Annie, Molly, and Grace have been working hard to make better-for-you pasta since 2019. Learn more: 3farmdaughters.com Photo Credit: GF Herald
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Diamond Investor Feature: Sanford Health Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing world-class healthcare. Thank you, Sanford Health, for investing in our region!
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You can find the Grand Forks Region EDC team at the 2026 UAS Summit & Expo at the Alerus Center this week! At our booth, we showcased Grand Forks and North Dakota-themed items for a random gift basket drawing: Three Farm Daughters Pasta, Chippers, Graza Potato Chips, and more!
Photos of the Grand Forks EDC team at the 2026 UAS Summit.

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Photos of the Grand Forks EDC team at the 2026 UAS Summit.

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Photos of the Grand Forks EDC team at the 2026 UAS Summit.

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Photos of the Grand Forks EDC team at the 2026 UAS Summit.

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Today is National Farmers Day! The Red River Valley is home to some of America's richest farmland and leads the nation in producing and processing crops like wheat, sugar beets, corn, and potatoes. Thank a farmer for their hard work today! Learn more: GrandForks.org/Agribusiness
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The GF region is home to leading energy research and advanced manufacturing organizations working to develop more efficient, sustainable energy solutions. Learn more: gevernova.com UND EERC: undeerc.org/ Highlighted Sectors: GrandForks.org/Grand-Forks-I…
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A group of participants of the InternGF Summer Internship Cohort standing in front of GE Vernova.

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NVCE is in a few weeks, and we still need volunteers! We are looking for volunteers who are willing to be setup assistants, room facilitators, ushers, or tear-down assistants If you or someone you know is looking to help out, sign up at  signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA…
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Check out September's Top 10! Stay up to date on the happenings in the Grand Forks region with the EDC's monthly Top 10 newsletter. Read the Top 10: grandforks.org/top-10-septem… Sign up to receive Grand Forks E News: grandforks.us1.list-manage.c…
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Our investors help strengthen the region we're proud to call home. Gold Investors: Knife River Corporation Moore Engineering Nelson Auto of Grand Forks Norby's Northern Plains Rail Thank you for investing in our region!
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Spring 2027 InternGF application deadline is coming up quickly! Get up to $3,500 to offset the cost of an intern's wages if you are approved for the InternGF program. The program is designed to connect businesses with UND talent. Apply by October 31st: GrandForks.org/InternGF
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Today is National Manufacturing Day. With programs like PACE, MATCH, LIFT, ND Development Fund, and more, there's no question as to why ND is the #1 state for business friendliness and a great place for manufacturing. Learn more: GrandForks.org/Manufacturing
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October is National Energy Awareness Month. Grand Forks is home to UND's EERC which is developing cleaner, more efficient energy to power the world and environmental technologies to clean our air, water, and soil. Learn more about all the EERC is doing: undeerc.org/index.html
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The Grand Forks Region EDC released a Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 with refined industry focuses, including Biomedical, Human & Rural Health. Learn more about Biomedical, Human & Rural Health: grandforks.org/grand-forks-i… Read more about the Strategic Plan: grandforks.org/edc-launches-…
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Have you tried out the Lois Mapping Tool on the Grand Forks EDC's website? Browse an interactive map with all kinds of information on available sites and properties, including type, size, zoning, and more! Learn more: GrandForks.org/Buildings-and…
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Applications are open for InternGF Spring 2027! Get up to $3,500 to offset the cost of an intern's wages when approved for the InternGF program, a program designed to connect Grand Forks businesses with UND talent. Learn more & Apply by October 31st: GrandForks.org/InternGF
A graphic promoting the Grand Forks Region EDC's InternGF program. The graphic features the logos of InternGF, Grand Forks Region EDC, and UND's Center for Innovation.

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Partnerships are at the heart of regional growth. Bronze investors: Kaze Drones Inc. Milky Way Media, LLC. North Dakota Mill & Elevator Northwood Deaconess Health Center ODRA Thank you for investing in our region!
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