1. GFMEDC semi-annual report - Laserfiche WebLink

Fargo, iMoorhead GREATER Economic Development Corporation • Assisted the City of Fargo with their role as one of the 38 cities (Casselton and West Fargo are the other two Cass County cities) participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative's (SSBCI) ND Opportunity Fund financing program. GFMEDC serves as the City's representative to the Steering Committee as well as serves as a member of the Loan Committee. GFMEDC also assists in marketing this loan program in the area. GFMEDC organized and attended meetings between the Fund administrators and 48 bankers from 6 local banks. • Communications with Mayor of Mapleton in regards to a business prospect looking for a specific type of property. • Meeting with City of West Fargo economic development staff to share information and marketing materials about our organization. • Worked with City of Barnesville on several occasions including RFI assistance, a site visit and a meeting to learn more about Barnesville. • Met with a national company evaluating the Greater Fargo-Moorhead market for potential synergies with the existing medical community. As a follow-up, we shared the information with local hospital leaders to allow them to gauge their interest. • Assisted local company looking for guidance on research and development of a new product. • Assisted City of Kindred EDA in a question regarding financing options for a local business. • Participated with ND Dept. of Commerce and ND Tax Office to assist a regional company as they determine where to locate and construct a new facility. • Meeting with Jared Stober, ND Dept. of Commerce and Chuck Wolfe, Claggett Wolfe Associates regarding Innovate ND program. • Assisted the City of Casselton in developing a business information document to include with their website and any applicable inquiries. • Met with City of Moorhead staff to discuss utilization and promotion of their Business Park. Also facilitated a meeting with a site selector consultant. • Responded to several non-primary sector companies looking to expand into our community. Shared community information as well as applicable municipality contacts. • Participated in discussions with the ND Dept. of Commerce regarding potential collaboration on upcoming tradeshows and conferences. • Assisting ND Dept. of Commerce in an action plan to target a new industry. • Hosted a municipality committee meeting with several local municipalities to discuss economic development efforts and gather input. • Worked with City of West Fargo, assisting them with a community development opportunity. • Facilitated and attended four meetings for IT company considering Fargo-Moorhead as a potential expansion location. The meetings allowed the company to visit with IT industry peers and have discussions regarding doing business in the area. • Met with Governor Dalrymple and Ron Rauschenberger regarding an attraction prospect. • Assisted a new non-profit organization in locating applicable contacts for a next stage in their process. • Had lunch with the owner (and his wife) of a business that recently located a second facility in Fargo, to welcome them to the community, discuss GFMEDC and primary sector, and help get them connected to the area. • Visited with the two founders of a local software product currently in development. We connected them with several contacts for assistance relevant to their stage of business and needs. • Visited with the founder of a cell phone accessory product. We shared several contacts for assistance and initiated a meeting with the founder and an experienced entrepreneur to provide guidance. • Attended the press conference announcing a new clinical trials research company to Dilworth. Met with company officials.