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The North Dakota Department of Commerce leads the state's efforts to attract, retain and expand economic wealth. Charged with coordinating and focusing the state's economic development resources, the business development team works closely with national and local partners to accomplish that task.

Business incentives, government accessibility, and workforce performance, combined with North Dakota's favorable position as one of the lowest cost states for operating a business, are driving top companies to establish operations in North Dakota. The Economic Development and Finance division provides full service site location, incentive packaging and business liaison assistance.

ED&F Team

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Rich Garman

 

Rich Garman
Director
701-328-5344
Email Rich(link sends email)

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Joleen Leier(link sends email)
701-328-2469
Executive Assistant


Business Development

Tracey Miller(link sends email)
701-328-4420
Deputy Director

Kevin Sonsalla(link sends email)
701-328-5323
Value-added Ag Business Development Manager

Guillermo Fregoso(link sends email)
701-328-5332
Associate Business Development Manager

Landon Johnson(link sends email)
701-328-6472
UAS Business Development Manager

Dave Lehman(link sends email)
701-328-5378
Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Manager


Energy Development/Research

Tom Oakland(link sends email)
701-328-5392
Energy & Economic Coordination Office Manager

Jaylin Meyer(link sends email)
701-328-5330
Economic Research Analyst

Nigel Haarstad(link sends email)
701-328-5394
Senior Economic Research Analyst/State Demographer


Innovation/ND Development Fund

Shayden Akason(link sends email)
701-328-4563
Deputy Director/Head of Investment and Innovation

Brian Opp(link sends email)
701-328-7267
North Dakota Development Fund CEO

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North Dakota Development Senior Venture and Credit Analyst

Samantha Mattson(link sends email)
701-328-7252
North Dakota Development Fund Venture and Credit Analyst

Jessica Hutchinson(link sends email)
701-328-7299
North Dakota Development Fund Associate Venture and Credit Analyst

Carla Valentine(link sends email)
701-328-3698
Program Manager