JOBS
SUCCESS STORIES
Dedicated to growing and supporting the local business community, the team at Greater Fergus Falls takes pride in removing barriers for existing businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators alike.
Because it takes a great deal of time, effort and energy to expand an existing business or start from scratch, we believe it is important to recognize the individuals and businesses that have chosen to invest in our community.
SUCCESS STORIES
To support our mission of growing the area's business community, we are excited to feature area economic activity, business development and projects below.
Additional details about these stories can be found on our Press page
FF MAYOR
SCHIERER
November 2021
Mayor Schierer was 1 of 20 leaders selected to participate in the NewDEAL.
HEDAHL'S
REDEVELOPED
November 2021
Former Hedahl's site to be redeveloped into a dental facility.
September 2021
BOSS MOMS
EXPANDS
Local retailer adds tanning salon to downtown business location
November 2021
HISTORIC MILL
DEVELOPMENT
Red River Flour Mill to be redeveloped into boutique hotel.
PENEY CAKES
GOES MOBILE
August 2021
The Peney Cakes mobile cupcakery opens on August 28th, 2021.
NEW EATERY
OPENS DOWNTOWN
June 2021
A new co-op-styled restaurant, Toast, opens in downtown Fergus Falls.
FF SUNMART
GETS REDEVELOPED
May 2021
Wayne Enterprises, LLC purchased for new business development.
PET CAMP
OPENS IN FERGUS FALLS
July 2021
Fergus Pet Camp fills vacant property and provides needed service.
OLE & LENA'S
EXPANDS ITS MARKET
June 2021
Local frozen pizza distributor lands a major corporate deal.
RAIL ACCESS
FUNDED
July 2021
MnDOT awards grant to Fergus Falls company to construct rail spur.
EMPLOYEE TO
ENTREPRENEUR
June 2021
Stylist turned entrepreneur, Justine Ricks takes over as owner.
CREATION
SHOP OPENS
April 2021
Artpreneur Blayze Buseth opened a gallery and public art studio.
CREATION
SHOP TO OPEN
March 2021
Publicly accessible pottery/sculpture shop grand opening April 22-24
ILT ACADEMY UPDATE
March 2021
Overgaard continues progress in ILT Academy to advance start-up
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VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
February 2021
GFF partners with ISD 544 and local businesses to promote opportunities
GREATER FERGUS FALLS
January 2021
2020 Annual Report released and 2021 Executive Officers named
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4T CREATIVE ADDS JOBS
January 2021
McKinney hired to serve as Director of Marketing & Digital Media
TWO CHOSEN ILT ADADEMY
December 2020
Overgaard and XiàRong Valentine chosen to represent West Cenral MN
FERGUS FALLS DELIVERY
December 2020
Stoltenburg launches business offering grocery, take-out & more
SHOREMASTER ACQUISITION
December 2020
Acquisitions makes ShoreMaster #1 provider in North America
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BUSINESS
CONSULTING
October 2020
GFF offers no-cost business consulting to business community
SUGAR HIGH BAKERY
September 2020
McCune offers whole-foods based cakes, pastries, CBD edibles & more
DANDELION & BURDOCK
July 2020
Hicks' open downtown retailer offering clothing, jewelry & more
ONLINE JOB PORTAL
April 2020
GFF creates portal to connect job seekers with job oppportunities
UP NORTH TATTOO
March 2020
GFF assists start-up with zoning and permitting process to open on time
PAPACITO'S BURRITOS
February 2020
Family owned restaurant opens third location in Fergus Falls
PURE AESTHETICS
February 2020
McCauley opens first medical aesthetic practice in Fergus Falls
VALLEY CHRISTIAN
February 2020
Valley Christian Counseling Center opens Fergus Falls location
