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East Grand Forks Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ### [Use the East Grand Forks entrepreneurial ecosystem map to solve problems, connect with funders, and build your business](https://egfeda.org/hubfs/EGF%20Ecosystem%20Map%202026.pdf?hsLang=en) [![EGF Ecosystem Map](https://egfeda.org/hs-fs/hubfs/EGF%20Ecosystem%20Map.png?width=2000&name=EGF%20Ecosystem%20Map.png "EGF Ecosystem Map")](https://egfeda.org/hubfs/EGF%20Ecosystem%20Map.png?hsLang=en)   | **Workforce** | ·   Northland Community & Technical College ·   Northland Workforce Development Solutions ·   University of North Dakota ·   Career Impact Academy ·   Wave Academy ·   CareerForce  ·  Rural MN CEP  ·  Intercounty Community Council | [www.northlandcollege.edu](http://www.northlandcollege.edu) [www.northlandcollege.edu/WDS](http://www.northlandcollege.edu/WDS) [www.und.edu](http://www.und.edu) [www.gfschools.org/departments/cte-home/career-impact-academy](http://www.gfschools.org/departments/cte-home/career-impact-academy)  [www.egf.k12.mn.us/o/senior-high-school/page/wave-academy](http://www.egf.k12.mn.us/o/senior-high-school/page/wave-academy) [https://careerforce.mn.gov/region/northwest](https://careerforce.mn.gov/region/northwest)[w](http://www.minnesotaworks.net) [https://www.rmcep.com/](https://www.rmcep.com/)  [https://intercountycc.org/services/employment-training/](https://intercountycc.org/services/employment-training/) | | --- | --- | --- | | **Funding** | ·   East Grand Forks EDA ·   NW MN Foundation ·   LaunchMN ·   Initiative Foundation ·   Venture Capitalists ·   Local Banks ·   Small Business Administration ·   SBA Lenders ·   Enterprise MN ·   Dept of Employee & Economic Development | [https://egfEDA.org](http://www.egfEDA.org) [www.nwmf.org](http://www.nwmf.org) [https://mn.gov/launchmn/](https://mn.gov/launchmn/) [https://ifound.org/business-services/lending/](https://ifound.org/business-services/lending/) [https://www.sba.gov](https://www.sba.gov) [http://www.enterpriseminnesota.org](http://www.enterpriseminnesota.org) [https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/doing-business-here/resources/](https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/doing-business-here/resources/) | | **Champions & Experts** | ·   University of Minnesota Extension ·   MN Cup ·   African Development Center ·   AURI ·   Small Business Development Center ·   Greater Grand Forks Human Resources  Assoc. ·   Law Help MN ·   LegalCorps ·   Veterans Bureau Opportunity Council ·   SCORE ·   MN Women's Business Alliance | [https://extension.umn.edu/community-development](https://extension.umn.edu/community-development) [https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/mn-cup](https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/mn-cup) [https://www.adcminnesota.org](https://www.adcminnesota.org) [www.auri.org](http://www.auri.org) [https://www.greaterbemidji.com/sbdc/](https://www.greaterbemidji.com/sbdc/) [https://www.facebook.com/ggfhra/](https://www.facebook.com/ggfhra/) [https://www.lawhelpmn.org](https://www.lawhelpmn.org) [https://legalcorps.org](https://legalcorps.org) [https://www.wwbic.com/veterans/](https://www.wwbic.com/veterans/) [https://www.score.org/grandforks](https://www.score.org/grandforks)  [https://www.efund.org/what-we-do/womens-business-alliance](https://www.efund.org/what-we-do/womens-business-alliance) | | **Networking** | ·   Chamber of Commerce ·   Manufacturing Leadership Forum ·   UpNext GF ·   Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals ·   LaunchPad MN ·   MN Chamber of Commerce ·   Hwy 2 Manufacturers’ Association ·   NoW Innovators ·   Greater GF Women's Leadership Coop | [http://www.gochamber.org](http://www.gochamber.org) [https://www.facebook.com/UpNextGF](https://www.facebook.com/UpNextGF) [www.ggfyp.com](http://www.ggfyp.com) [https://launchpadbemidji.com](https://launchpadbemidji.com) [https://www.mnchamber.com](https://www.mnchamber.com) [https://www.h2wma.com](https://www.h2wma.com) [https://www.nownetworkmn.com](https://www.nownetworkmn.com)  [https://www.ggfwlc.com/](https://www.ggfwlc.com/) | | **Marketing Partners** | ·   Downtown Development Assoc ·   VisitMN ·   Exponent News ·   Grand Forks Herald News ·   KNOX Radio ·   Grand Forks Best Sources ·   Convention & Visitors’ Bureau | [https://downtownforks.com](https://downtownforks.com) [www.exploreminnesota.com](http://www.exploreminnesota.com) [https://theexponent.news](https://theexponent.news) [www.grandforksherald.com](http://www.grandforksherald.com) [https://knoxradio.com/](https://knoxradio.com/)  [https://gfbestsource.com](https://gfbestsource.com) [https://www.visitgrandforks.com](https://www.visitgrandforks.com) |   [I need help](mailto:mbrockling@egf.mn) ## 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