Grand Forks EDC | Grand Forks, ND

July 2024 Advisory Board Meeting
2024-07-11 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s Advisory Board meets three times a year on the second Thursday of the meeting month.
2024 Meetings

February 8
July 11
October 10

Independence Day 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-07-04 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation will be closed on specific holidays throughout the year.

Intern GF Applications for Spring '25 Open
2024-07-01 - 2024-10-31 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Spring Internships | Jan 1 – May 1

Applications Open: July 1 – October 31
Priority Deadline: September 1

August PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-06-24 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
Participating in the Assisting Community Expansion (PACE) Program, the Grand Forks Growth Fund may provide a no-interest, deferred loan up to $269,000 to leverage a Bank of North Dakota grant up to $500,000 to collectively reduce the interest paid on a loan used to acquire land or equipment on for working capital.
Don’t fit the traditional definition of the PACE program? FlexPACE is a flexible program where the Grand Forks Growth Fund may provide a loan of up to $107,000 to leverage a Bank of North Dakota grant portion of up to $200,000.
To apply for either program, please contact EDC business development staff. Applications are reviewed and approved by the EDC Board of Directors at monthly meetings before progressing to the Grand Forks Growth Fund.

Juneteenth 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-06-19 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

PS Industries 50th Anniversary Open House
2024-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | PS Industries Incorproated, 1150 S. 48th Street, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, United States
Help celebrate a company that started from humble beginnings right here in Grand Forks and has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers in the region. PS Industries Incorporated offers one of the leading flood control product lines in the world.
The Open House will provide an excellent opportunity for networking, collaboration, and an exclusive look into the products manufactured and shipped all over the world from Grand Forks. Your presence will enrich the event and contribute to its success. Cake and refreshments will be available.

June 2024 Board of Directors
2024-06-06 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors meets every month on the first Thursday of the month.
2024 Schedule:

January 4
February 2
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5

Intern GF Applications for Fall '24 Open
2024-06-01 - 2024-08-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Fall Internships | August 1 – December 31

Applications Open: June 1 – August 1
Priority Deadline: July 1

July PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-05-28 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Memorial Day 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-05-27 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

May 2024 Board of Directors
2024-05-02 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

June PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-04-22 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

April 2024 Board of Directors
2024-04-04 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Good Friday 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-03-29 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

2024 Annual Meeting
2024-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND, 58201
You are cordially invited to the 2024 Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting! The event will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, beginning at 4:00 pm at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND.

Press Conference: Regional Workforce Impact Program Funding Announcement
2024-03-07 10:00 - 10:30 | The HIVE GF, Community Room, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation has received Regional Workforce Impact Program grant funding dollars! Join us at the Press Conference announcing the major workforce funding efforts at The HIVE in the Community Room on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 10 am.

March 2024 Board of Directors
2024-03-07 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Presidents Day 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-02-19 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

February 2024 Advisory Board Meeting
2024-02-08 07:30 - 09:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

February 2024 Board of Directors
2024-02-02 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

2024 InternGF Launch Party
2024-02-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Center For Innovation, Idea Lab, 4200 James Ray Drive, Grand Forks, ND, 58202, United States
Join the UND Center for Innovation and Grand Forks Region EDC on February 1, 2024, from 8:00 – 9:30 AM for the 2024 Launch of InternGF! Enjoy breakfast, learn about InternGF internship funding opportunities, hear from past participants, and celebrate successes!
For six years InternGF has worked to fund local internships that connect UND students with the Grand Forks ecosystem.
InternGF is a unique partnership between the UND Center for Innovation and the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation. It is designed to introduce UND students to high-wage, in-demand careers and employers in the Grand Forks region. The goal of the program is to aid in local recruitment and retention efforts by showcasing regional companies, career opportunities, and community assets.

Event Outline
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:15 AM – Welcome and Program Overview
8:25 AM – Panel of InternGF participants
9:00 AM – Ending Session: How to Get Started with Internships
9:20-9:30 AM – Social

RSVP by January 31, 2024
Learn More About InternGF

January 2024 Board of Directors
2024-01-04 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Intern GF Applications for Summer '24 Open
2024-01-01 - 2024-03-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Summer Internships | May 1 – August 31

Applications Open: January 1 – March 1
Priority Deadline: February 1

New Year's 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-01-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Christmas: EDC Office Closed
2023-12-25 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

December Board of Directors
2023-12-07 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors meets every month on the first Thursday of the month.

Thanksgiving: EDC Office Closed
2023-11-23 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

November Board of Directors
2023-11-02 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

October Advisory Board Meeting
2023-10-12 07:30 - 09:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s Advisory Board meets three times a year on the second Thursday of the meeting month.

October Board of Directors
2023-10-05 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
