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Greater Fergus Falls Dr. Shauna Overgaar

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.

2020 GFF Annual Report

2021 GFF Annual Report

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

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HOME
INSTEAD

Decenber 2021

New home health care franchise opens in Fergus Falls!

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

October 2021

'THE SPOT'
REOPENS

Wadena-area Nutrition Club expands in downtown Fergus Falls

November 2021

HISTORIC MILL
DEVELOPMENT

Red River Flour Mill to be redeveloped into boutique hotel.

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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.

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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.

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OLE & LENA'S
EXPANDS ITS MARKET

June 2021

Local frozen pizza distributor lands a major corporate deal.

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RUBY'S GOES

MOBILE

May 2021

Pinoyfoods expanded to include a new food trailer.

RAIL ACCESS
FUNDED

July 2021

MnDOT awards grant to Fergus Falls company to construct rail spur.

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EMPLOYEE TO
ENTREPRENEUR

June 2021

Stylist turned entrepreneur, Justine Ricks takes over as owner.

NEW FIRM

TO SERVE BUSINESSES

May 2021

Johnson launched CCS to help businesses grow.

CREATION

SHOP OPENS

April 2021

Artpreneur Blayze Buseth opened a gallery and public art studio.

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NEW

BUSINESS

April 2021

McWane-Creek launches performance improvement company

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VARIANT

DIGITAL RELAUNCH

March 2021

Price-Anderson services manufacturing, nonprofit & more

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CREATION

SHOP TO OPEN

March 2021

Publicly accessible pottery/sculpture shop grand opening April 22-24

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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

OTTO BREMER TRUST

February 2021

OBT invests a total of $146,949 in Fergus Falls community

RUSTIC RUFF OPENS

February 2021

Chelsa and Andy Anderson open new dog grooming business

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NEW BUSINESS

February 2021

Wulf opens Better Hands Massage Therapy in downtown Fergus Falls

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

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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

CALLA LILY DESIGNS

December 2020

Wallace celebrates ten years as full-service design firm

BOSS MOM'S CRAFTING

November 2020

Barry turns hobby into new downtown Fergus Falls business

JK OUTDOORS

November 2020

JK Sports expands footprint by 4,000 sq. ft., adds products

FARMERS

STATE BANK

November 2020

Shebeck and Krein open 4th location in Fergus Falls

SIGN GUYS

October 2020

Tungseth and Johnson open graphic business, filling vacancy

Welding

TRAINING GRANT

October 2020

Funding available for employers for M State training

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TREMOLO DESIGNS

October 2020

Rausch launches full service residential construction company

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BUSINESS

CONSULTING

October 2020

GFF offers no-cost business consulting to business community

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FORMER BIG BOX

September 2020

Developers purchase former Shopko, redevelopment on horizon

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BUSINESS EXPANDS

September 2020

Werkau's expand retail business to downtown Fergus Falls

SUGAR HIGH BAKERY

September 2020

McCune offers whole-foods based cakes, pastries, CBD edibles & more

LA NAILS EXPANDS

August 2020

Nguyen and Pham move to larger location downtown Fergus Falls

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NEW BUSINESS

August 2020

Halversons open second business, offering disinfecting services

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HD BOUTIQUE

July 2020

HD Boutique owner Risbrudt shifts to 100% eCommerce

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DANDELION & BURDOCK

July 2020

Hicks' open downtown retailer offering clothing, jewelry & more

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OUTSTATE BREWERY

July 2020

Local brewer expands distribution throughout State of Minnesota

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PENEY CAKES

June 2020

Peney Cakes owner moves to Fergus Falls, opens pop-up downtown

B. GOOD BRAND

June 2020

Locally owned CBD businesses seeking retailers for new product

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BALANCE GYMNASTICS

June 2020

Jennen opens new business in former Shopko building

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SUGARBOMB

May 2020

Start-up kidpreneur celebrates second season of pop-up

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RUBY'S PINOY FOODS

April 2020

New business offers famous egg rolls downtown Fergus Falls

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ONLINE JOB PORTAL

April 2020

GFF creates portal to connect job seekers with job oppportunities

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LRH PARTNERSHIP

March 2020

Local manufacturers partner with Lake Region Health for PPE

MN COMPASS CHAMPION

March 2020

GFF's Bauman selected as 2020 MN Compass Champion

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AURA FABRICATORS

March 2020

Aura owner Sonmor receives national certification

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UP NORTH TATTOO

March 2020

GFF assists start-up with zoning and permitting process to open on time

COBBLER OPENS SHOP

February 2020

GFF provides assistance to open 4th Generation Shoe Repair

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PAPACITO'S BURRITOS

February 2020

Family owned restaurant opens third location in Fergus Falls

COUNTRY FINANCIAL

February 2020

Riches purchases new building for expansion

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PURE AESTHETICS

February 2020

McCauley opens first medical aesthetic practice in Fergus Falls

SUBZERO INSULATION

2019

Local entrepreneur launchs spray foam business

VALLEY CHRISTIAN

February 2020

Valley Christian Counseling Center opens Fergus Falls location

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LUNA MTN. MARKETING

January 2020

Velasco launches digial marketing consulting firm

SUGARBOMB OPENS

June 2019

Family start seasonal candy and craft soda pop-up

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