Grand Forks Downtown Development Association

Sarah Prout Named Next GFDDA Executive Director


Sarah Prout Named Next Executive Director of the Downtown Development Association The Downtown Development Association (DDA) is excited to announce the hiring of Sarah Prout as executive director of the DDA. Prout is a native of Aitkin, MN and is a University of North Dakota graduate. She has served in various marketing positions including most… View Article

GFDDA New Office Location


We’ve moved! Our new office is now located in the Dacotah Building. Address: 200 1st. Ave. N., Suite 20, Grand Forks, ND 58203    

Happy Harrys Blues on the Red Raffle


RAFFLE TICKETS! The 2016 Happy Harry’s Blues on the Red Concert raffle tickets are NOW available for purchase for $10 at Grand Forks CVB, Wild Hog Smokehouse Bar & Grill, Norby’s Work Perks, and Brick & Barley Bar & Restaurant! The prizes we are raffling are – 50” Vizio 4k HD Smart TV, Apple iPad Air 2 with… View Article

2015 Year In Review


2015 Year In Review DDA Vision & Mission The mission of the DDA is to advocate for the interests of the downtown area in terms of marketing and branding; business recruitment and retention; public policy, managing and maintaining physical improvements, capital projects, programming, and taxing authority. The vision of the DDA is a downtown that… View Article