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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
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Joleen Leier
701-328-2469
Executive Assistant


Business Development

Tracey Miller
701-328-4420
Deputy Director

Kevin Sonsalla
701-328-5323
Value-added Ag Business Development Manager

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Technological Systems Business Development Manager

David Lehman
701-328-5378
Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Manager


Energy Development/Research

Tom Oakland
701-328-5392
Energy & Economic Coordination Office Manager

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State Data Center Manager

Jaylin Meyer
701-328-5330
Economic Research Analyst

Nigel Haarstad
701-328-5394
Economic Research Analyst


Innovation/ND Development Fund

Shayden Akason
701-328-4563
Deputy Director/Head of Investment and Innovation

Brian Opp
701-328-7267
North Dakota Development Fund CEO

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North Dakota Development Fund Venture Financing Manager

Samantha Mattson
701-328-7252
North Dakota Development Fund Venture and Credit Analyst

Carla Valentine
701-328-3698
Program Manager