Welcome to Fergus Falls - where your business Opportunity awaits you....

Meet a Micropolitan

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fergus Falls is one of newly-dubbed Micropolitan Statistical Areas: An economic hub that draws workers and shoppers from many miles around. For businesses looking to move, establish or expand, these micropolitans can be lucrative, relatively untapped markets.
Explore this website's comprehensive coverage of what Fergus Falls has to offer! You are invited to contact us by telephone at 218-332-5428, by email sent to info@ffeic.org or via this website's contact page communication link.

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The purpose of the Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission is to promote development through the retention, enhancement and creation of businesses in the community.

	Go-Float--Newest Manufacturer to Fergus Falls! WDAY Article & Video:  Here Fergus Falls with immediate access to I-94 was the perfect location for manufacturing company, Go-Float.  Read their story here:  Daily Journal Go-Float is featured guest on broadcast radio interview.  Bob May's No Wake Zone radio program featured n in-depth interviw with Go-Float co-founder Bart Jones about how our electric boats are changing the waterways. Radio Broadcast:  Here
	Growth Acceleration Program Visit the MN DEED Website to learn more about this program at:  DEED   Here are some examples of how grants may be used: Technology Upgrades Value Stream Mapping Lean Enterprise Programming Financial Analysis and Budgeting Workplace Organization Strategic Planning Business Process Review Situation Analysis and Operational Excellence
Rob Fuglie Entrepreneur Read MPR Article:  click here	Nots!  Roasted Sunflower Snacks Now Available on Amazon.com:  ORDER HERE This product is being produced in Fergus Falls! Company Website:  www.nots-snacks.com DJ Article:  click here KVRR Article:  click here
	June 2012 --RTC Information & Marketing Opportunity Booklet-- PDF   University of Minnesota--Economic Impact Analysis of projects leveraged by the MN Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit--PDF
	June 2013 Issue May 2012 Issue June / July 2012 Issue

Forward Fergus Falls Information Brochure--Destiny Drivers and Contacts
Forward Fergus Falls meets every first Thursday of the Month at 7 a.m. in Legacy Hall, M|State. Join Us!
Telework Initiative--Weekly Job Posting:  July 30, 2012

Recent Postings--Select file and click
2011 Claritas Retail Opportunity Gap Analysis Study

• RMP Opportunity Gap:  Radius 1    Radius 2
• Demographic Snapshot:  Radius 1   Radius 2
• Consumer Spending Patterns:  Radius 1   Radius 2
  

BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota -- "Inspiring the Connection"
Angel Investment Tax Credit
Ethanol Plants in Minnesota Report

FERGUS FALLS PROFILES
2012 Community and Economic Profile
2012 Fergus Falls Cultural Profile

NEW BILLBOARD GOES UP

                                   

The Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission installed a new billboard on I-94 to promote our economy and region.  Working in cooperation with ShoreMaster, Inc. we were able to include a locally manufactured product; the dock in the photo is theirs!  Click here to watch the installation:  YouTube Video