Regional business leaders shape plan for Valley’s economic future
Spurred by the vision and a $100,000 investment from Forum Communications Company Chairman William C. Marcil, the Valley Prosperity Partnership (VPP) has been formed to identify strategic economic opportunities to bring the Red River Valley region of North Dakota and Minnesota together to focus on workforce, job creation, social infrastructure, and economic needs of the […]
GFMEDC Adds New Board Members, Elects Officers
Fargo, N.D. (January 23, 2013) – Nine area professionals joined the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC) board of directors. Six at-large directors: Judd Graham, Wells Fargo Bank, Market President Bryce Johnson, FM Home Builders Association, Executive Director Denise Magness, Warner & Company, Executive VP & COO Bill Marcil, Jr., Publisher The Forum, COO […]
Start-up Weekend, a 54-hour entrepreneur event is coming to Fargo
In March, Fargo will host its first Startup Weekend, an event bringing together entrepreneurs, designers, developers and startup enthusiasts to participate in 54 hours of taking innovative business ideas from concept to launch. Local CEOs, founders, and startup veterans will be on hand to provide expertise and give talks on their experiences in the fast-paced […]
State of Global Economy Trade Talk
Our partners at the ND Trade Office are putting on a great event focused on the state of the global economy. Registration ends Monday, January 7. What is the state of the global economy as we enter 2013? Join NDTO Wednesday, Jan. 9, to discuss the future of worldwide trade with experts and peers at […]
Teachers Connect to Industry through four-week internship
An effort to give teachers an opportunity to see “beyond the classroom” is gaining steam. Started three years ago by the Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC, NDSU and West Fargo Schools, the Teachers in Industry Program continues to expand. The program, which started as a one-teacher pilot project, expects to place six area teachers into local […]
The Red River Valley Research Initiative names Tammy Miller, Border States Electric CEO and Steve Burian, President AE2S as co-chairs
The initiative is aimed at bringing together universities and economic development organizations in the Red River Valley along both sides of the river. It promises to be one of the most comprehensive strategic plans the region has seen. The idea was initiated by Bill Marcil Sr., Forum Communications, who committed $100,000. Marcil Sr. also committed […]
Frontier Airlines Announces Return to Fargo Market, November 9
Frontier Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Fargo and Denver with three weekly nonstop flights beginning on November 9, 2012. “We are pleased to hear Frontier Airlines is returning to Fargo Moorhead. Business and leisure travelers in our community and surrounding region are delighted to hear the good news,” said Shawn Dobberstein, executive director […]
John Deere Electronic Solutions celebrates 25 years of success in Fargo while Deere & Co., celebrates 175 years
In 2012, Deere & Company marked the 175th anniversary of its existence, which began when company founder John Deere successfullymanufactured and marketed the self-scouring plow in 1837. Things have changed tremendously since then. From the one-man shop at its inception, Deere currently has more than 60,000 employees worldwide. Today, John Deere designs and manufactures high-tech products […]