ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Legislative notebook: Legislature approves freezing college tuitions
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis A bill funding Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota systems freezes tuitions. Senators passed the bill 44-22 and the House 76-56 ...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:45 PM
North Dakota sees more airlines, destinations and passenger connections
Airline travel in North Dakota is up more than 10% from last years record-breaking numbers. Williston currently leads the state in growth, boarding two and half times the number of passengers compar...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 8:23 AM
My light bulb is at 150 watts today...
I hear an awful lot about student loan debt from my students. I can commiserate as I have a healthy chunk myself from my many years as a student seeking one degree or another. As such, I am not shocke...
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:30 AM
Fun Fargo art project in the news around the country
I received a call from a woman in Rochester NY asking howMara Morkengot this fun project off the ground inDowntown Fargo, I found out news stations from around the country are covering this neat Farg...
Posted on 9/22/12 at 8:06 AM
UND co-sponsors sixth annual summit on unmanned aerial systems in Grand Forks May 22-23
How unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are used for both peaceful and military purposes will be the focus of the Sixth UAS Action Summit May 22-23 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The conference the...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 8:43 AM
GFMEDC hires new president 
The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Committee got a new president Tuesday.
By Forum staff reports , September 15, 2010
McKinnon takes top post for GFMEDC 
FARGO - The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corp. announced a new president today.
By Forum staff reports , September 14, 2010
Vigesaa finalist for president of EDC 
August 28, 2010
GFMEDC narrows list of candidates for president 
The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corp. search committee has narrowed its list of candidates for a new president.
By Tracy Frank , August 13, 2010
Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corp. begins evaluating candidates 
By Sherri Richards , July 21, 2010
North Dakota ranked No. 1 for job growth 
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By Tracy Frank , May 25, 2010
Pharming the Valley: Vaccine hotbed could take root in F-M
Space is waiting on the third flood of the business incubator at North Dakota State University to house what’s called the Center for Biopharmaceutical Research and Production.By Patrick Springer , February 21, 2010
Minot man says econ development grants violate law 
BISMARCK, N.D. - A Minot businessman is asking a judge to rule that the North Dakota Constitution forbids using taxpayer money to support private companies, which has been a common strategy used by state and local agencies to promote job growth.
By Associated Press , September 02, 2009
Williston voters extend sales tax 
WILLISTON, N.D. - Voters in Williston have decided to extend the city's 1-cent sales tax until the year 2020.
By Associated Press , June 10, 2009
Tech company must pay back most incentives
Alien Technology will be on the hook for nearly all of the millions in public dollars it received in the form of direct investment, tax relief and loans.By Dave Roepke , May 15, 2009
Alien Technology timeline
In 2003, a group of banks, economic development agencies and state and local governments put together a $36 million financing package – a combination of low-interest loans, government training programs and private funds – to lure Alien Technology to Fargo.By Forum staff reports , May 15, 2009
Alien Technology confirms closing
The lights have gone out on what was once considered a beacon for economic development in Fargo.
By Tracy Frank , May 15, 2009
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- Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) talks about Alien closing
- NDSU President Joseph Chapman talks about Alien's closing
- GFMEDC Executive Director Brian Walters discusses Alien Technology
- Sen. Tony Grindberg, R-Fargo, talks about Alien Technology
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- Tech company must pay back most incentives
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Vaccine development ‘win-win-win situation’ 
A lab full of Concordia College research students is helping develop vaccines to cure tropical diseases such as hookworm.
February 28, 2009
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