The Future of Work – What Role Will Humans Play?
Recently, I discussed the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset to an individual and community’s economic future, and I concluded asking readers to consider the future of work and how technological change could impact how we do economic development. This month’s message offers some thoughts on what work and jobs may entail in the not-too-distant future. […]
Join us at the FM Welcome Party
Join us for our FM Welcome Party!! New or newish (seven days or seven years) to the Fargo Moorhead area? We’d love to see you at our next FM Welcome Party on May 7th. We’ll have food, entertainment and plenty of information about living in Fargo Moorhead. Join us and tell your friends! Tuesday, […]
Why having an entrepreneurial mindset is critical to our region’s economic future
In late January, I had the opportunity of making a presentation on “The New World of Work” at the 50th Annual Clay County Intergovernmental Retreat. One of the great pleasures of doing this talk was I was joined by my life partner, Bree Langemo, who just happens to be a global thought leader on workforce […]
2014 Fargo Moorhead Magazine, hot off the press!
The 2014 issue of Livability Fargo, ND – Moorhead, MN is out and now available online! It highlights health, education, local flavor, and arts and culture in Greater Fargo Moorhead, providing you with a powerful tool to tell others about our community. We encourage you to share the online magazine with anyone considering relocating to Fargo – Moorhead […]
Topeka leaders to visit Fargo, learn from the region’s success
The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC) and the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber will welcome a delegation of 30 business leaders and officials from Topeka, Kansas to the Fargo Moorhead Metro September 26 to 27. The visit is part of the Topeka Chamber’s annual InterCity Benchmarking Exchange, which allows business leaders to learn […]
Smart Connections, a casual meet & greet with area employers
What: A casual meet & greet event open to technology/engineering companies and job seekers to include: IT software developers, programmers, electrical engineers, and civil engineers When: Tuesday, September 10th 4:30-6:30pm Where: Ecce – 216 North Broadway, Fargo, ND Appetizers will be served. Employers Attending: Preventice, Tech Mahindra, Moore Engineering, Sundog, Flint Communications, Appareo Systems, KLJ, […]
Teacher Internship Program Expands Placing Six Teachers in Local Industry
Six area teachers are learning the ropes at area companies for four weeks this summer. The teachers will make stronger connections between education and industry. The teachers have been placed at Microsoft, Sanford Health, John Deere Electronic Solutions, Bobcat Company, Ulteig and Moore Engineering. The experience gives each teacher the opportunity to further develop their […]
Fargo Moorhead Metro Recognized by Area Development Magazine
Fargo, N.D. (June 5, 2013) – Area Development Magazine recently ranked the Fargo Moorhead Metro #2 overall among mid-sized cities. The Fargo Moorhead Metro also led or ranked high in the following categories: #1 Prime workforce growth #4 in economic strength indicators Fargo ranked #2 in three additional areas economic strength recession busting “now” cities. […]
Valley Prosperity Partnership Research Phase Well Underway
The consultants continue to send out surveys and have met with community and business leaders in the Grand Forks, Fargo and Wahpeton areas. The consultants interviewed roughly 80 people in the Fargo region in group and one-on-one interviews as well as through phone calls. The initiative was started with a $100,000 investment from Forum Communications […]