1. GFMEDC semi-annual report - Laserfiche WebLink

GREATER FargoMoorhead Economic Development Corporation • Held marketing committee meeting. Discussed GFMEDC marketing initiatives and also discussed next steps. At the following meeting, members discussed various ideas to market the Fargo Moorhead region. The group will move forward with one idea. • Jim Gartin gave presentation to the Fargo Rotary Club and a Kiwanis Club. • Assisted FMWF Chamber in developing programming for visit from Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce guests. • Participated in a consultant interview for the YMCA. • Participated in a consultant interview regarding convention center. • Met with Mike Williams, Fargo City Commissioner regarding a community video project. • Jim Gartin gave presentation at the Home Builders' Association Annual Meeting. • Provided a presentation on social media strategies during the EDND conference in Jamestown. • Met with seven Representatives and one Senator from the North Dakota State Legislature. • Invited to discuss GFMEDC marketing efforts during the ND Department of Commerce Economic Development roundtable discussion. • Mark Vaux participated in an economic development panel for The Chamber's Young Professionals Network. • Attended announcement for Midcontinent Communications expansion into Fargo. Objective 8: Use the Growth Initiative Fund to further the region's economic development strategy • Approved three PACE loans • Approved five Flex PACE loans • Communications with companies and lenders regarding information and documentation on new and existing PACE loans. • Communicated with the Bank of North Dakota to discuss primary sector and targeted industries. • Held a meeting with several local financial contacts to discuss and gather input on utilization of GIF program funds. • Thus far in 2013, $460,000 in GIF Funds have been approved for eight loans as a part of$21 million in capital investments and the creation of 138 new jobs. Objective 9: Influence state economic development policy • Participated in the Diversion Project Legislative Open House at the capitol in Bismarck. • Attended North Dakota Legislative Wrap Up Event. • Attended Minnesota Legislative Wrap Up Event. • Participated in conference call regarding immigration reform discussion. • Participated in Immigration Roundtable Discussion with Senator Heidi Heitkamp. • Met with members of ND Economic Development Foundation advisory board to discuss COE strategic plan. • Worked with SBA to identify/arrange for meetings with local companies to discuss Affordable Care Act. • Participated in a local Chamber meeting to discuss and direct their legislative plan of work for the 2014 MN session. Participated in a ND State Chamber meeting to discuss their legislative plan. • Attended EDND bi-annual conferences. • Participated in EDND strategic planning retreat. • Mark Vaux accepted a position on the EDND Board of Directors, attends EDND board meetings. • Attended ND Legislative interim tax committee hearing. • Attended Department of Commerce Economic Development roundtable discussion. • Met with NDSU registrar and admissions director to discuss retention rates.