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A place to find all things business, support, and incentive programs. --- [Skip to content](https://egfeda.org#main-content) [![EGF EDA Logo\_Full Color-1](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/EGF%20EDA%20Logo_Full%20Color-1.png?width=405&height=200&name=EGF%20EDA%20Logo_Full%20Color-1.png "EGF EDA Logo_Full Color-1")](https://egfeda.org) - [Sites](https://egfeda.org/properties) - [Site Selectors](https://info.egfeda.org/siteselectors) - [Industrial Park](https://egfeda.org/industrialpark) - [City Special Assessments](https://www.eastgrandforks.us/421/Special-Assessments) - [Utilities](https://egfeda.org/utilities) - [Incubator Spots](https://egfeda.org/incubator) - Taxes - [Local 1% Sales Tax](https://www.eastgrandforks.us/544/Parks-Recreation-Facility-Improvement-Pl) - [State Sales Tax Map](https://taxmaps.state.mn.us/salestax/) - [County Property Tax LookUp](https://polk.minnesotaassessors.com/) - Small Business - [Startups](https://egfeda.org/entrepreneur) - [Funding](https://egfeda.org/funding) - [Rules & Regulations](https://egfeda.org/rulesregs) - [Border Cities Program](https://egfeda.org/bordercities) - [Resources & Partners](https://egfeda.org/resources-partners) - [Business Directory](https://egfeda.org/businessdirectory) - Workforce - [Workforce Training](https://egfeda.org/workforceincentives) - [CareerForce](https://careerforce.mn.gov/region/northwest) - [Wave Academy](https://www.egf.k12.mn.us/o/senior-high-school/page/wave-academy) - [NCTC's Workforce Development Solutions](https://www.northlandcollege.edu/academics/workforce-development-solutions/) - [Data](https://egfeda.org/planningdata) - [Industries & Employers](https://egfeda.org/economy) - [Traffic Maps](https://egfeda.org/trafficmaps) - [Metropolitan Statistical Area](https://www.theforksmpo.org/) - [2050 Land Use Map](https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8417/2050-Land-Use-Plan?bidId=) - [Housing](https://egfeda.org/housing) - [Quality of Life](https://egfeda.org/qol) - [Childcare](https://egfeda.org/rccip) - [Polk County Home Daycare Licensing](https://www.co.polk.mn.us/269/Child-Care-Licensing) - [East Grand Forks Child & Daycare Providers](https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/Results.aspx?a=False&cdtrt=False&crfcc=False&crfmhc=False&e=0&dsfpv=False&hcbsbss=False&crfss=False&sils62=False&irts=False&qrtp61=False&crfsc=False&con=All&afcfads=False&ppy40=False&rsfsls=False&crsrc=False&ppy62=False&ppy61=False&dsfeds=False&sn=All&irtsrcs=False&co=All&cdtcwct=False&hcbsihss=False&crssls=False&hcbsics=False&locked=False&adcrem29=False&sils40=False&ci=East%20Grand%20Forks&hcbsds=False&crfgrs=False&crfts=False&rsfrs=false&hcbsrss=False&cdtsamht=False&hcbsses=False&hcbsiss=False&crfrt=False&crscr=False&crfprtf=False&cdtidat=False&stcse40=False&qrtp40=False&crsaost=False&cdtat=False&rcs40=False&dsfess=False&crfcdc=False&rcs=False&stcse62=False&stcse61=False&qrtp62=False&crfmhlock=False&dsfees=False&tn=All&z=&mhc=False&crfd=False&cdtnrt=False&sils61=False&s=All&afcaost=False&t=All&dsfdth=False&n=&l=) - [First Children's Finance](https://www.firstchildrensfinance.org/) - EDA - [Redevelopment Opportunity](https://info.egfeda.org/simplot) - [Other Opps!](https://info.egfeda.org/upcoming-rfp) - [About the EDA](https://egfeda.org/about) - [218.773.8939](tel:+1218-773-8939) # Economic Development # Authority [Business Support](https://egfeda.org/funding?hsLang=en) ### Nested in the Red River Valley... A cozy Minnesota community bordering North Dakota with a population of approx 9,200. Plenty of agricultural land, access to BNSF railroads and interstate 29, with a deep Norwegian/Scandinavian heritage. East Grand Forks is home to Northland Technical and Community College, a vibrant downtown, charming neighborhoods, Red River State Recreation Area, shops & restaurants, and many large manufacturing companies. Ag producers include a variety of edible beans, potatoes, wheat, soybeans, corn, sugar beets, and more.  #### Part of the Greater Grand Forks Metropolitan Statistics Area, East Grand Forks is positioned for growth and expansion. Conveniently located near BNSF rail service, Interstate-29, US-2, GFK International & TRF airports. We're excited to welcome your enterprise.   TESTIMONIALS ## Why East Grand Forks Attorneys Galstad, Jensen & McCann, P.A “East Grand Forks is a great community because we have a hometown atmosphere, friendly, caring people, and many family amenities such as great parks, swimming pool, ball fields and affordable recreation programs. The schools in EGF are second to none. The downtown area is a great place to hang out and get a meal, drink, or see a movie in luxury." Owner Riverwalk Mall & River Cinema 15 "We love East Grand Forks and take a lot of pride in selecting mall tenants that offer things that can't be bought on the internet, such as tattoos, massages, fitness, etc. We feel the mall is an amazing incubator for owner-operated small businesses with high foot traffic." Local Resident "Our downtown is pretty cool. Our parks are everywhere. We have the nicest outdoor pool in the region. Our public schools are all new and modern. We have miles of trail systems and hundreds of acres of green space. We have a beautiful golf course surrounded by big, beautiful new homes." Owner Leisureland RV "The residents of East Grand Forks, affectionately known as "East Siders," take immense pride in their community. While the population may be relatively small, the strength of the relationships within the community and with the neighboring city across the river creates a vibrant, connected environment that rivals any large metropolis." Owner St. Michel's Furniture  “We have received great support from the community since we opened over 3 years ago. Everyone that comes into the store is so friendly and very happy that we are here in East Grand Forks!” Owner Kyle's Customs LLC "East Grand Forks is the kind of place where neighbors wave, kids can play outside safely, and the whole community feels like family. It’s a small town with a big heart; low crime, great schools, and plenty of parks and trails to enjoy. Whether you’re walking along the Greenway, grabbing a bite downtown, or cheering at a local game, you’ll feel the welcoming spirit that makes East Grand Forks such a special place." - [![Mayo MIF Loan new building 2021](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mayo%20MIF%20Loan%20new%20building%202021.jpg?width=2016&height=1512&name=Mayo%20MIF%20Loan%20new%20building%202021.jpg) Sites & Buildings](https://egfeda.org/properties?hsLang=en) - [![Mayo Manufacturing](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%20(48).png?width=1366&height=768&name=Screenshot%20(48).png) Incentives](https://egfeda.org/incentives?hsLang=en) - [![Development](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2%20tractors%20front.jpeg?width=1904&height=1242&name=2%20tractors%20front.jpeg) Planning Data](https://egfeda.org/planningdata?hsLang=en) - [![Rotary Fountain](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-1.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Untitled%20design-1.png) Funding](https://egfeda.org/funding?hsLang=en) - [![2025 Childcare Providers Appreciation Event](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_20250408_095601.heic.jpg?width=5712&height=4284&name=IMG_20250408_095601.heic.jpg) Childcare](https://egfeda.org/rccip?hsLang=en) - [![Downtown](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_8080.jpeg?width=3456&height=5184&name=IMG_8080.jpeg) Rules & Regulations](https://egfeda.org/rulesregs?hsLang=en) - [![Demers Ave](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1).png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Untitled%20design%20(1).png) Business Directory](https://egfeda.org/businessdirectory?hsLang=en) - [![Sharks](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sharks.jpg?width=4608&height=3072&name=Sharks.jpg) Resources & Partners](https://egfeda.org/resources-partners?hsLang=en) - [![EGF City Hall](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/EGF%20City%20Hall.jpg?width=2600&height=1129&name=EGF%20City%20Hall.jpg) EDA](https://egfeda.org/about?hsLang=en) [![EGF EDA Logo\_Full Color-1](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/EGF%20EDA%20Logo_Full%20Color-1.png?width=250&height=123&name=EGF%20EDA%20Logo_Full%20Color-1.png "EGF EDA Logo_Full Color-1")](https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/451/Economic-Development) *Our mission is to maintain and improve the economic vitality of East Grand Forks by:* - *retaining & growing local businesses* - *creating & supporting investment & growth opportunities for commercial activities* - *creating & supporting opportunities for residential growth, including workforce housing* - *working to develop a workforce capable of meeting current & future needs of local employers.* This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. 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