Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation

Programs: The gfmedc will:lead the development of a robust economy where people and businesses thrive. Strategically pursue job creation and business attraction. Work with k-12, higher education and industry to ensure a strong talent pipelinesupport a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystemcreate collaboration between public and private sectorsthe gfmedc promotes and develops the industrial and economic development of cass county, north dakota and clay county, minnesota, which is the fargo-moorhead msa as delineated by the office of management and budget. This promotion and development is done through programs and activities designed to facilitate job creation in part by informing existing and potential businesses about the benefits of locating business in this region. The overall aim is to improve the economic well-being of the residents of the area. The organization works with the nd department of commerce and minnesota department of employment and economic development as well as directly with site selectors and companies to bring new business to the state.

workforce development and recruitment program: the objective of the workforce development and recruitment program is to assist primary sector business located in cass county, nd and clay county, mn with the development and recruitment of skilled workers. Doing so helps grow the region's population and tax base and helps attract and retain primary sector businesses. In 2017, we sponsored and participated in programs that supported the recruitment, retention, and development of workforce. The manufacturing tours allowed approximately 240 students to tour local area manufacturing companies. Teachers in industry supported eleven teachers for four weeks at local companies. The teachers observed project-based learning and gained ideas for making classroom curriculum changes.

entrepreneurial development - the objective of entrepreneurial development program is to simultaneously assist entrepreneurs on an individual level while also strengthening and promoting our entrepreneurial ecosystem for fargo moorhead to be regarded as a great place for entrepreneurs. In 2017, we provide assistance to 102 entrepreneurs and worked with many other people and organizations within the ecosystem.