Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 25, 2026 - 20:44 GMT

Brockhouse Joins EDC Staff as Business Development Manager

Brockhouse will lead strategies to support primary sector business recruitment and expansion in Grand Forks County. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 20:59 GMT

EDC Launches Strategic Plan for 2026-2029

The EDC has launched a Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, outlining goals and actions to take to expand economic growth in the region over the next four years. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region …

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Published on April 1, 2026 - 15:52 GMT

EDC Names Simplot the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award Recipient

GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has named J.R. Simplot Company the recipient of the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award. The honor was presented at the EDC’s …

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Published on March 26, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

EDC Hosts Annual Meeting Themed 'Groundbreaking Impact,' Features Local Companies and Releases 2025 Annual Report

The event brought together business leaders, elected officials, and partners to celebrate transformative investments and highlight companies and programs. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 19:01 GMT

Grand Forks Region Ranked No. 1 in the Nation for Corporate Investment Projects Per Capita

Site Selection Magazine has named the Grand Forks metro the top Tier 3 metro in the country for per capita corporate facility investment in 2025. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region Economic …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Grand Forks Region EDC Announces New Board Member for 2026

Mike Fridolfs joins the EDC Board of Directors; Jonathan Holth completes nine years of service. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) welcomes Mike Fridolfs …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 20:23 GMT

Cruger Transitions to Director of Economic Development

GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Becca Cruger has transitioned to the Director of Economic Development for the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation as of January 1, 2026. Cruger previously held the role …

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Published on August 26, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Agristo Potato Processing Project Progresses in Grand Forks

Since announcing plans in January to build a $450 million potato processing facility in Grand Forks, Belgium-based Agristo has continued to make major progress. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since announcing plans …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 19:04 GMT

CNBC Ranks North Dakota the Best State for Business Friendliness for the Fourth Year in a Row

Grand Forks showcases the state’s workforce, innovation, and pro-business environment GRAND FORKT, ND, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every year, CNBC ranks all 50 states on 135 metrics in ten categories related to business—economy …

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Published on August 14, 2025 - 21:50 GMT

A Milestone for Workforce Development: Career Impact Academy Opens in Grand Forks

This week, our community celebrated a vision years in the making: the official ribbon cutting of the Grand Forks Career Impact Academy took place on August 13. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, our …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 15:20 GMT

EDC Releases New Interactive Mapping Tool to Explore Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in the Grand Forks Region

The EDC launched a new interactive mapping tool to help businesses, developers, and site selectors explore available buildings and land throughout the region. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 19:36 GMT

EDC Hosts Annual Meeting, Awards Altru 2025 Impact Award

The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation hosts their annual meeting and presents the 2025 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award to Altru Health System. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region …

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Published on January 27, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

Brustad Joins EDC Staff as Operations Manager

Brustad will contribute to the day-to-day operations, financial reporting, and office coordination. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is happy to announce …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

Grand Forks Identified as Site for a $450 Million Potato Processing Plant

Agristo, a Belgium-based company, intends to build a $450 million potato processing facility in Grand Forks that will create 250-350 new permanent jobs. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agristo, a potato processing …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 17:51 GMT

GFK Receives $1 Million SCASDP Grant to Expand Air Service Offerings

The funds come one year after the Mayor and EDC gathered the business community to address shrinking air service options. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) has received $1 …

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Published on September 17, 2024 - 20:22 GMT

Grand Forks Region EDC Wins Two International Awards for Economic Development

The 2024 Excellence in Economic Development awards were bestowed to the InternGF Program and Greater Grand Forks: Way Cooler Than You Think! Rural Video Series. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks …

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Published on May 23, 2024 - 17:35 GMT

EDC President & CEO Keith Lund Named a Top 50 Economic Developer in North America

Consultant Connect named EDC President & CEO Keith Lund as one of the Top 50 Economic Developers in North America for 2024. GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region Economic …

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Published on March 28, 2024 - 19:35 GMT

Grand Forks EDC Awards Bollingberg With 2024 Impact Award

Long-time community leader, Karl Bollingberg, was presented the 2024 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award at the Grand Forks Region EDC Annual Meeting on March 26. GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, USA, March 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region …

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Published on March 7, 2024 - 22:27 GMT

Grand Forks Region EDC Awarded $329,191 For Workforce Attraction and Retention Programming

Funding will be utilized to develop a workforce action plan, pilot talent recruitment strategies, and expanded workforce retention programming across Region 4. GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, USA, March 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks Region …

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Published on September 25, 2023 - 16:30 GMT

Grand Forks Region EDC Video Wins International Gold Award for Economic Development

The Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award was bestowed to the “Why Grand Forks For UAS?” video in the category of multimedia/video promotion by IEDC. GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, USA, September 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Grand Forks …

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