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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.

To learn more about other Department of Commerce divisions, visit www.ndcommerce.com.

For an event listing, visit our calendar of events.

Economic Development & Finance Division Staff Directory

Paul Lucy, Director




Director
Paul Lucy
Director
701-328-5388





Sherri Frieze
Executive Assistant
701-328-5311

Research

Leigh Ann Huether
Vice President of Research
701-328-5336

Joe Cicha
Research Analyst
701-328-7283

Elizabeth R. Cunningham
Research Analyst
701-328-5323

Business Development

John Mittleider
Manager, Ag and Energy Development
701-328-5386

Laura Willard
Associate Project Manager
701-328-5337

Jolynne Tschetter
Manager, Science & Technology
701-328-5322

Mike Fladeland
Manager, Energy Development
701-328-5331

Peggy Weiss
Special Projects Coordinator
701-328-5382

ND Development Fund

Dean Reese
CEO of the North Dakota Development Fund
701-328-5334

Scot Long
Vice President of the North Dakota Development Fund
701-328-7256

Nathan Schneider
Credit-Technical Analyst
701-328-5349

Lacey Jangula
Technical Accounting/Credit Analyst
701-328-5310

Agricultural Products Utilization Commission

John F. Schneider
APUC Director
701-328-5350

Inez Ryberg
Administrative Assistant
701-328-5318



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