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 Suoala 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 |