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Kaelan Reedy Selected as New Executive Director

former Operations and Culture Specialist at Evolve GF, Kaelan was chosen by the Evolve Grand Forks board of directors, for his community-building expertise, community knowledge, and future vision for the organization. GRAND FORKS, ND – Evolve Grand Forks announces the selection of a new executive director. Kaelan Reedy, formerly Operations and Culture Specialist at Evolve […]

The new commercial office

PRAIRIE BUSINESS The new commercial office Workers are heading back to the office, but not to the same world that existed before 2020. Office space is a different commodity now.  Josh Bitterman, a Fenworks employee, works out of the 701 office co-op in downtown Grand Forks, N.D.Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald By Sam EasterApril 05, 2022 10:14 […]

Evolve Grand Forks Receives $20,000 from Otto Bremer Trust

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota (February 2022) – Evolve Grand Forks received a $20,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust, which will be utilized to support current program staffing, purchase a tablet to manage reservation space within The 701 Coworking space, and improve programming diversity and reach.  Executive Director, Maggie Brockling, states: “We, at Evolve Grand Forks, are […]

UND Contributes $10,000 to Support Small-Love Local

UND Contributes $10,000 to Support Small-Love Local GRAND FORKS, North Dakota (June 1, 2021) – In May, the University of North Dakota contributed $10,000 to Support Small-Love Local, a campaign to aid small, local businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Grand Forks. The program was kickstarted by a $40,000 grant from the Knight Foundation Donor-Advised […]

Two Months into Support Small-Love Local and the Impact is Measurable

 GRAND FORKS, North Dakota (May 4, 2021) – Evolve Grand Forks is leading Support Small-Love Local, a program for local and small businesses affected by the pandemic. A grant from the Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region provided funding to create a solution. The City of Grand Forks […]

EVOLVE GRAND FORKS LAUNCHES SUPPORT SMALL-LOVE LOCAL TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES

Evolve Grand Forks Launches Support Small-Love Local to Support Small Businesses GRAND FORKS, North Dakota (March 23rd, 2021) – A grant from the Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region provided funding to create a solution for local and small businesses affected by the pandemic. The campaign […]

Main Street Grand Forks Challenge to Award $50,000 for Civic Innovators

GRAND FORKS, ND (APRIL 20, 2018) Evolve Grand Forks and the University of North Dakota are partnering to launch the Main Street Grand  Forks Challenge. The first-of-its-kind program will provide $50,000 in cash and in-kind prizes to UND or  Grand Forks high school students to address social issues and spur civic engagement at a grassroots […]

THE 701 COWORKING SPACE BY EVOLVE GRAND FORKS RECEIVES $10,000 DONATION FROM BREMER BANK

GRAND FORKS, ND (December 15, 2020): The 701 Coworking space by Evolve Grand Forks received a generous donation of $10,000 from Bremer Bank to upgrade the coworking conference room.    The $10,000 donation afforded a new conference table, accent walls, multimedia equipment, and interior art for The 701 Coworking space. These investments offer a professional […]

EVOLVE GRAND FORKS RECEIVES $25,000 TO SUPPORT THE 701 COWORKING SPACE

Evolve Grand Forks receives $25,000 to support the 701 coworking space To help support talent in Grand Forks and ensure broad access to the 701 coworking space the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks has awarded Evolve Grand Forks $25,000 in support. Grand Forks, ND – October […]