Purpose

Formed in 1986, the mission of the Economic Development Authority is to promote and assist industrial and commercial development and redevelopment in the City of Moorhead.  Through the creation of meaningful employment opportunities, retention and expansion of existing businesses, cultivation of new business, and strengthening of the industrial base in the City, we continue to grow and prosper as a vibrant community.

The Board

The Economic Development Authority is comprised of a volunteer Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 11:45 a.m. at the Hjemkomst Center Auditorium located at 202 1 Ave N.

Membership
At-Large: 3
Ward 1: 1
Ward 2: 1
Ward 3: 1
Ward 4: 1
Moorhead Business Association (MBA): 1
Moorhead Public Service (MPS): 1
Council: 2

Board Info
Term length: 3 years
Term limit: 2 terms
Meetings: monthly

Contact
Staff Liaison: Amy Thorpe, Economic Development Program Administrator
Phone: 218.299.5442
Email

Current Members
Mayor Carlson determines Council Member Committee assignments.

NAME

REPRESENTING

 Alexandre Cyusa

 At Large

 Mike Leeser

 At Large

 Mary Suomala Folkerds

 At Large

 Bobbi Solien

 Ward 1

 Nate Anderson

 Ward 2

 Chad Cota

 Ward 3

 Rob Sobolik

 Ward 4

 Kim Schlotfeldt

 MBA

 Joel Paulsen

 MPS

 Laura Caroon

 City Council

 Deb White

 City Council