CONCIERGE
#1 City for Finding a Job
Fargo, North Dakota, which sits atop our list, counts diversity as one factor that contributes to its strong job market.
Source: US News & World Report
Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo
Concierge for Business
Our region benefits from a work hard, play hard attitude. Greater Fargo-Moorhead is consistently rated one of the best places to find a career in one of the nation’s hottest job markets, as well as one of the best places to live, raise a family and retire. From the billion-dollar companies headquartered in our backyard to the small startups next door, our region thrives on innovation, diversity and entrepreneurship. See for yourself why the Greater Fargo-Moorhead region is the optimal place to work, play and live to the fullest.
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Community Impact
Greater Fargo Moorhead metro population
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Top 20% Metro in Economic Diversity
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Average Time to Work (Compared to 25.6 National Average)
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Labor Force Participation Rate Compared to 62% Nationally
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Multi-Billion Dollar, Industry-Leading Businesses located or Headquartered Here Covering Nine Industries
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Did You Know?
Home to one of Microsoft’s largest campuses and employment bases
3 nationally recognized healthcare centers, including a Level 1 Trauma Center
Crossroads of 2 national interstates
21,000+ Students, across 5 higher education institutions
Hector International Airport & Top 3 nationally ranked General Aviation Center
$5 billion of construction projects in the next five years
Let’s Get Started.
You’ve got an idea. No need to go at it alone. You have a community full of people who want to help you succeed. Our collaborative and caring entrepreneurial ecosystem fuels regional startup spirit and progress.
Let’s Get Started.
You’ve got an idea. No need to go at it alone. You have a community full of people who want to help you succeed. Our collaborative and caring entrepreneurial ecosystem fuels regional startup spirit and progress.
Business
A Business-Friendly Fargo Moorhead
Our region’s diverse industry base provides a solid foundation and when you mix in an excellent work ethic, you end up with a consistently low unemployment rate and highly productive companies.
In fact, Fargo Moorhead’s economy consistently ranks among the highest of 384 metropolitan areas in vitality, per Moody’s economy.com.
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BEST. FINEST. TOPS.
We know some things about working hard and blowing off steam, and a few more about loyalty, safety and quality. Maybe that’s why Fargo Moorhead keeps turning up on best-of lists for everything from livability to low stress to high satisfaction.
Investor Benefits
The Benefits of Investing in Economic Development
The EDC is the region’s only organization charged with supporting the companies that bring new money into the area. Your investment supports our efforts to grow and diversify the economy in Cass County, N.D. and Clay County, Minn.
Past Accomplishments
2019-2021
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