Grand Forks Region Economic Development

06/01/2026

The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a 501(C)6 non-profit organization dedicated to helping primary sector businesses thrive in Grand Forks!

Our mission at the EDC is to expand economic opportunity for the Grand Forks region through industry growth and diversification. By supporting businesses, facilitating site visits, identifying grants and funding, assisting with company expansions, and more, the EDC provides ongoing support to keep the region's positive momentum!

Learn more about the EDC: GrandForks.org/Inside-the-EDC

05/29/2026

The InternGF Summer Intern Cohort Experience was featured on North Dakota Today!

In case you missed it, Kinley Anderson, EDC's Workforce Development Specialist, and Steffanie Young, UND Experiential Learning Center's Experiential Learning Coordinator, spoke with North Dakota today about the benefits of participating in the summer cohort!

Give it a watch and see what they had to say:
https://www.valleynewslive.com/video/2026/05/12/interngf-with-und-north-dakota-today-51226/

Learn more about the InternGF Summer Intern Cohort Experience and Register by June 5th!
GrandForks.org/Summer-Intern-Cohort-Series

Valley Today on KVLY

05/28/2026

The next application deadline for the Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) is July 1st!

APUC supports new and expanded uses of ND agricultural products across six grant categories: basic and applied research, marketing and utilization, farm diversification, nature-based agri-tourism, and prototype development. The first 15 qualifying applicants will be invited to present their proposals at the quarterly review meeting.

Reach out to Becca for more information on the grants and apply by July 1st!

[email protected]
https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/business-marketing-information/ag-products-utilization-commission-apuc

05/27/2026

🚨INTERNGF SUMMER DEADLINE EXTENDED to 6/5🚨

InternGF Summer Cohort Experience participants will have opportunities to gain a new perspective on the thriving industries in Grand Forks, build their networking skills, explore the cooler culture of the region, and imagine a future for themselves in Grand Forks.

Learn more and have eligible participants register by June 5th!

GrandForks.org/Summer-Intern-Cohort-Series

05/27/2026

It's almost time to apply for InternGF Fall 2026!

The Grand Forks EDC, in collaboration with UND's Center for Innovation , created InternGF as a way to connect employers with UND talent. Offering up to $3,500 to offset the cost of an intern's wages, InternGF gives employers the chance to hire interns, as well as giving UND students the opportunity to gain internship experience!

📅 Fall '26 applications open June 1st

Learn more & apply: GrandForks.org/InternGF

05/26/2026

A primary sector business is one that adds value to a product, process, or service that generates new wealth from customers outside of North Dakota.

The ND Department of Commerce certifies businesses for this designation, opening the door to programs you may already qualify for. If you're looking into applying for APUC, ADD, or some of the many other state economic development programs, receiving a Primary Sector Certification is often a required first step!

Learn more & find the certification form: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/economic-development-finance/finance-and-incentives/finance-and-incentive-forms

05/26/2026

Investor relationships power innovative ecosystems.

Bronze Investors:
Grand Forks Scheels
Grand Forks Subaru
Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals
Greenberg Realty
H&S Electrical

Thank you for investing in the region!

05/25/2026

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 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Grand Forks broke ground on its Children's Museum Wednesday, and the EDC team was proud to be there to celebrate!

The 34,000-square-foot facility at South 42nd Street and 17th Avenue has been more than 40 years in the making. At $35 million, it is the kind of bold, community-wide investment that signals what Grand Forks is all about: building a place where families want to put down roots and stay.

Executive Director Katie Mayer called it a place "to learn, explore, and grow together," where agriculture, innovation, and creativity will be celebrated every day. Construction is underway, with completion expected in late summer or early fall 2027.

A huge congratulations to the entire team behind this project!
https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/event-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-grand-forks-childrens-museum

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the University of North Dakota on receiving $3.6M in renewal funding for the Rural Health Information Hub!

The award supports UND's work providing technical assistance, information, and resources to improve healthcare in rural communities. The Rural Information Hub is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, offering an extensive website, an email newsletter, and a resource and referral service for healthcare and population health in rural areas.

Read more: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/und-healthcare-programming-receives-more-than-3-million-in-federal-funding

Photo credit: UND