Grand Forks Region EDC

Finally, we have Agristo! The Belgium-based company announced Grand Forks as the site of their first U.S. $450-$500M potato processing facility. The project is expected to create 300-350 new jobs. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Next is the InternGF Summer Internship Cohort Experience! The Summer Experience is six sessions throughout the summer that focus on specific topics and feature the Grand Forks region. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Next is Cirrus Aircraft! With increased demand due to shifting consumer interests in consumer travel, Cirrus broke ground on a 30,000 sq. ft. expansion. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Next is the Northern Valley Career Expo! NVCE's mission is to introduce 10th graders in the northern valley to high-wage, in-demand careers through exhibits and classroom-style career presentations. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Next is Ideal Aerosmith! The company has begun expanding operations. The initial expansion plans executed in '25 include an addition to the main building, creating more inventory & assembly space. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Next is the Career Impact Academy! The Academy provides opportunities for 10th-12th graders to complete their high school diplomas and obtain credentials or credits toward a college degree. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Next is Johnstown Bean Co! In '25, they invested in enhancing the efficiency of bean processing operations through a robotic palletizer, replacing the need to transport heavy product bags manually. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Next is Northern Plains Rail Services! The company expanded its fleet of locomotives and invested in new equipment to improve the durability of services. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open if you would still like to attend the event! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Next is InternGF! InternGF is a partnership program with @NDinnovators, designed to increase the number of local internship offerings, aiding employers' workforce recruitment and retention efforts. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

3rd is Northern Tier Seed Co! Northern Tier Seed continues to experience increased demand for seed. In '25, they expanded storage capacity and upgraded current handling systems to increase outputs. Priority RSVPs were due on March 19th, but remain open! grandforks.org/annual-meeting/

Vertical Malt is another company being featured at the 2026 Annual Meeting! With increased demand and an ongoing partnership with the ND Mill, they've expanded operations to Grand Forks. Priority RSVPs are due TODAY, 3/19 grandforks.org/annual-meeting

The 26 EDC Annual Meeting will feature EDC clients and partnerships. Over the next several days, they will be highlighted through a series of posts. 1st is Vorbeck! They leased a 47,000-sq-ft facility & approved for a use permit for the production of the foam system.

Investment collaboration unlocks scalable solutions. Silver investors: Bonzer's Sandwich Pub Brown Corporation Burian & Associates Camrud Maddock Olson & Larson Thank you for investing in our region!

Congratulations to the companies approved through priority applications for the summer 26 semester InternGF funding! Summer semester applications for InternGF were due on March 1st. Applications for the fall 2026 semester will open on June 1st. grandforks.org/inside-the-edc…

Diamond Investor Feature: @Cirrus_Aircraft Cirrus works to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, safety, and service with a team that continues to push the boundaries of personal aviation. Thank you, Cirrus, for investing in our region!

The EDC's Annual Meeting is right around the corner! 📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026 ⏰ 3:15 pm | Pre-Program Networking 4:00 pm | Program & Presentation 4:40 pm | Hors D'oeuvres & Refreshments 📍Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND RSVP by March 19th 🔗grandforks.org/annual-meeting

Is March National Flour Month or a month filled with North Dakota baked goods? Sugar beets grown and turned to sugar in the Red River Valley, wheat grown and turned into flour right here in the GF at the ND Mill... Sounds like a mixing bowl for some great, homemade cookies!

Do you know why the GF region is the perfect place for a UAS business? The region has been paving the way for years with a BVLOS system (Vantis), the first UAS pilot undergrad program, the first UAS business park (GrandSKY), and much more! Learn more: SiliDroneValley.com

Investor confidence builds businesses, careers, and community strength. Gold Investors: Bergstrom Electric Bolton & Menk Construction Engineers Core Scientific CPS Ltd Thank you for investing in our region!

The Grand Forks region has been ranked number one in the country for corporate facility investment projects per capita in 2025 among tier three metros! Read more: grandforks.org/grand-forks-re…