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New Investors
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Thank you to our new and current investors for your commitment to the Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC and economic development. | |
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Photo Courtesy of Fargo Moorhead CVB |
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Greetings!
Fargo Moorhead MSA has an unemployment rate sitting at 2.8% (not seasonally adjusted) compared to the U.S. unemployment rate of 7.5%. To see the GFMEDC's latest economic indicators, please check out the following link.
November Economic Indicators |
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President's Report - Building on Success
During this Holiday Season it is a time for thankfulness, joy and a time for reflection and anticipation.
The Greater Fargo Moorhead community has a lot to be thankful for during these incredible economic times. Strong employment, economic diversity and a powerful workforce are just a few. We are blessed with an excellent education system, wonderful and diverse arts and entertainment community and a cornucopia of culinary options.
The number one thing I am thankful for, as a new member of the community, is the people - their spirit, optimism and work ethic!
Reflecting back on 2012, it was a year of transition from a personal and organizational standpoint. Relocating to Fargo from Ann Arbor, MI and the reorganization of the EDC staff and its focus have presented challenges and new opportunities. The good news is the results of new staff, redefined responsibilities and new directions are paying incredible dividends. The EDC is blessed with an incredible staff, who are committed to the community and dedicated in our mission
The most exciting thing is the anticipation on what 2013 will bring!
- Stronger partnerships with our primary-sector businesses and the creation of sector groups to better address their needs in the community
- Creating stronger collaborations with all of our community partners in both Cass and Clay Counties.
- Creating new collaborations and implementing new programs with all of our higher education partners.
- The continuation of teacher internships and the creation of new programming with our K-12 education partners.
- The establishment of a stronger entrepreneurial environment in the region through partnerships and new programming.
- A stronger, more focused workforce development strategy to ensure our incredible companies can continue to achieve and grow.
In conclusion, I want to thank the GFMEDC board, its investors and the community as a whole for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of this great organization and community!
Warm Regards for a Wonderful Holiday Season and an Exciting New Year! |
Life Sciences Summit brings together leaders in life sciences, lays foundation for future collaborations
The GFMEDC recently brought together leaders in the life sciences from both higher education and industry to discuss current initiatives and opportunities for continued collaborations which can strengthen the life sciences community.
During the event, representatives from NDSU, MSUM, Concordia College, NDSCS and Sanford Health presented their respective organization's life sciences initiatives and programming.
Following the presentation, business leaders and higher education representatives engaged in a conversation focused on ways to collectively enhance life sciences opportunities regionally.
The GFMEDC has outlined action steps to begin to facilitate continued collaboration, providing the foundation to foster a dynamic life science community in Fargo-Moorhead. |
Intelligent InSites hosts company representatives from across the globe at a successful InSites Build. The GFMEDC recently participated in InSites Build 2012 -a healthcare technology event, organized by Intelligent InSites. Intelligent InSites is a Fargo-based healthcare software company, backed by funding from Arthur Ventures and the leadership of Doug Burgum, who serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board for Intelligent InSites. More than 100 conference attendees, who came to Fargo from across the United States, as well as Australia, Israel, and Norway, had a unique opportunity to learn about innovative healthcare solutions, evaluate the top industry players, and test-drive the latest technologies-all in one place.
Throughout the event, participants were challenged to develop innovative ways to eliminate inefficiencies in healthcare, remove unnecessary burdens on patients and staff, and improve healthcare outcomes.
With the event hosted at Intelligent InSites' downtown office, the Bluestem Center for the Arts, and the Plains Art Museum, Intelligent InSites provided a great experience for attendees, breaking the stereotypes, and showing that the Fargo-Moorhead area is a great place to live, work, and have fun!
You can check out photos from the event on their Facebook page. |
American Airlines offers perks to local businesses and travelers
American Airlines is offering two incentive programs -the Frequent Flyer Program and Business Extra, a corporate incentive program.
AAdvantage, frequent flyer progam, is free and quick to enroll at: www.aa.com/AAdvantage/quickEnroll.do If you have elite status on another airline, American Airlines can assist you with a status match.
Business Extra is a free rewards program that allows your organization to earn points towards free travel on American Airlines, American Eagle, American Connections, British Airways, Iberia and Japan Airlines while the traveler earns AAdvantage miles towards free travel.
* American will match the equivalent status, not equivalent miles. Elite status is determined by qualifying miles/segments not total miles. If you have achieved Diamond level with Delta, American will provide Platinum status as we do not offer exceptions to our top tier of Executive Platinum.
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Dr. David Flowers named North Dakota superintendent of the year
The GFMEDC extends its congratulations to West Fargo Superintendent and GFMEDC board member, Dr. David Flowers who was recently names superintendent of the year for North Dakota by the North Dakota Association of School Administrators.
Dr. Flowers will compete with other state winners for National Superintendent of the year.
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Video highlights success of teacher internship program
"Beyond the Classroom" a video produced by AE2S in collaboration with the GFMEDC and partner organizations shows the benefits of the Teachers in Industry program which puts K-12 teachers into industry for four weeks in the summer.
In 2013, the program expects to place six teachers in Fargo Moorhead companies.
The program is a collaborative effort among the South East Education Cooperative, NDSU and the GFMEDC.
The teachers learned how employees collaborate, communicate and manage projects. Sanford Health, John Deere Electronic Solutions, Microsoft and Bobcat Company all hosted teacher interns. |
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Images Fargo Moorhead Magazine is released, focuses on the quality of life in the region
The GFMEDC recently unveiled Images Fargo Moorhead Magazine, a relocation and economic development guide.
It highlights health, education, local flavor and arts and culture in 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.
We all have a stake in promoting what's wonderful about Fargo-Moorhead and this magazine provides a perfect way to do just that.
To share the online digital version of Images Fargo-Moorhead 2013 on your site, in newsletters, announcements, or through social media, grab the code here. |
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In the news...
ND Tops the list - Best Run State by 24/7 Wall St., Yahoo Finance. The study compares data on financial health, standard of living and governmental services to determine how well a state is run.
ND ranks #11 - Healthiest States in America by MSN Heath
Fargo MSA Ranks #2 - Cities Where Everyone Has a Job by 24/7 Wall St., Yahoo Finance. Bismarck is ranked #1 and Grand Forks is #3. |
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CareerFM wants your jobs
Your investment includes the opportunity to post your jobs on CareerFM.com. We ask that you limit the jobs to degree-required positions in the Fargo Moorhead Metro.
Your jobs enhance our website and allow us to better market the region to potential residents. We appreciate your help!
Please contact Tifanie Gelinske, Director of Workforce Development with questions tgelinske@gfmedc.com. |
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Do you have news to share?
If you have news items you would like included in an upcoming newsletter, please send the ideas or articles to lgnelson@gfmedc.com. Thank you! |
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The mission of the GFMEDC is to grow and diversify the economy in Cass County, ND and Clay County, Minn. through the attraction, retention and expansion of primary-sector employers.
A primary-sector company is one that brings new wealth into the community through the sale of its goods and services outside the trade area. This new wealth circulates and supports all other sectors of the local economy, thus making the primary sector the principle driver of economic growth.
Thank you for your continued support of the Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC and economic development. We look forward to your feedback.
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