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06/17/2026

Congratulations to KAZE on earning North Dakota Primary Sector Business certification.
 
This designation helps open the door to important state and local economic development tools, including ND Development Fund financing, BND PACE, Automate ND, Automation Tax Credit, New Jobs Training, Seed Capital Investment Tax Credit, and R&D-related incentives.
 
As a member of The HIVE, KAZE represents exactly the kind of innovative, high-growth company our ecosystem is built to support. We’re proud to provide an environment where companies can connect, build, access resources, and keep moving forward.
 
Congratulations, KAZE. We’re excited to see what comes next.
 
Innovation EconomicDevelopment

03/04/2026

Big news for our region: Grand Forks has been ranked #1 in the nation for per-capita project development among similar-sized communities, based on job creation, square footage developed, and total investment.

This recognition is more than a headline, it’s proof that Grand Forks knows how to turn planning into ex*****on, and investment into outcomes. The projects cited, from major industrial development to expansions, show what’s possible when a community is proactive, collaborative, and ready.

At The HIVE, we’re energized to be part of this story by supporting the people behind the projects—builders, operators, and growth-stage teams who want to plug into a community that’s winning nationally. If you’re looking for a place to build and grow with momentum, Grand Forks is showing the country what that looks like.

Congrats to everyone driving this forward.

City officials hope the ranking, from Site Selection Magazine, will help market Grand Forks to potential developers.

02/17/2026

The ecosystem is becoming a force multiplier. Proximity plus partnership equals speed.

Today, The HIVE hosted U.S. Senator John Hoeven as he highlighted Grand Forks’ expanding tech momentum. We also heard from catalysts across the community, including Thomas Swoyer ( Grand Sky Business and Aviation Park), Bill Elmquist (Technology Applications Group), Randy Trask ( Q Station), and J.C. Van Liere (Kaze).

The HIVE exists for this: connecting the people, resources, and infrastructure that turn ideas into momentum.

12/09/2025

Snow can’t stop the ND UAS grind! Cold-weather testing and snow conditions open for testing!