North Dakota has been drawing people from other states at a rapid clip in recent years, driven by its booming oil and gas industry and low cost of living. North Dakota notched a net migration rate of 1.76% in 2023, followed by South Carolina at 1.30%,...
Championing North Dakota’s Economic Future The Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) is set to host its 2024 Fall Conference in Bismarck, continuing its mission to champion the growth and diversification of North Dakota’s economy through professional development, networking, and advocacy. The conference will occur September 11-12...
GRAND FORKS — With more than 17,000 open jobs in North Dakota and just one third of a person available for each opening, attraction initiatives for potential workers and collaboration with business site selectors were among the conversations during the second day of the Economic...
GRAND FORKS — Collaboration was a key point of a panel discussion during the final day of the Economic Development Association of North Dakota’s spring conference. The panel focused on building communities, especially rural ones, and outlined the struggles of those areas to grow. Dawn Mandt,...
Lunch & Learn with Strengthen ND AmeriCorps - How to Become a Host Site! EDND is pleased to share this partner webinar with Strengthen ND. North Dakota towns have a lot to offer but also have limited capacities. This Lunch & Learn will provide information on...
We are excited to be in the middle of planning EDND's 2024 Spring Conference in Grand Forks! This event continues our mission to champion the growth and diversification of North Dakota’s economy through professional development, networking, and advocacy. The conference will be held from April 30...
The North Dakota Department of Commerce introduces the Advance ND Program, an initiative geared to provide "deal-closing" loans to companies in North Dakota considering new industrial projects in value-added energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. To qualify, the company must be considering another state in the site...
Save the Date! In the ever-evolving economic development landscape, staying ahead of the curve is key to success. The EDND Spring Conference, scheduled to take place in Grand Forks from April 30 - May 2, 2024, will present an excellent opportunity for professionals to immerse themselves...
Lunch and Learn with Strengthen ND AmeriCorps - How to Become a Host Site! EDND is pleased to share this partner webinar with Strengthen ND. North Dakota towns have a lot to offer but also have limited capacities. This Lunch and Learn will provide information on how your nonprofit...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) presented its annual awards for economic development during its Fall Conference on Sept. 12-13 in Bowman. Awards were given for: Economic Developer of the Year Emerging Young Professional of the Year Community Development Award ...
