Evolve Grand Forks

06/04/2026

Looking to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey?
Need a space to work, meet, and grow what you're working on?

The 701 Coworking Space has a few openings right now!
🔑 1 private lockable office (available beginning in July)
💻 2 dedicated desks

The 701 is home to entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, and remote professionals who want more than just wi-fi. They want community, collaboration, and momentum.

If you’re ready to level up your workspace (and maybe your network too), this is your sign.

📩 Interested? Reach out to our Space Manager Tyler at [email protected]
to learn more or schedule a tour.

04/15/2026

The 701 Coworking Space is excited to host the regional premiere of Carbon Monoxide, a musical written by Grand Forks' Roberto Kerry. Opening night is tomorrow, and limited tickets are available for the weekend run. Get yours now!

3 coworkers are staying late to finish a project for their Marketing Firm. Unbeknownst to them, they are suffering from the effects of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. As they dive deeper into their hallucinations, they begin to wonder why it is they work so hard.

This new musical comedy made its New York City Debut last year, and has made its way to Grand Forks! April 16, 17, 18 at the 701 Coworking Space, at 7PM each night. Don't miss the only musical that's a gas!

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/103738575171

04/14/2026

Always a GRAND time celebrating our area’s entrepreneurs! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Grand Awards. Your support of our entrepreneurial ecosystem helps keep innovation, creativity, and big ideas thriving right here in the Greater Grand Forks region.

A huge congratulations to this year’s award winners and nominees! Your passion, drive, and impact do not go unnoticed. You continue to shape and strengthen our community in meaningful ways.
Deep Roots - Brian Leach & Nate Bertram with The Golf Center.
Trailblazer - Jessica Ford with Midtown Marketplace.
True Grit - Lacey Tronnes with Pretty B.
Social Impact - Derrick Kuenzel with Deek's Pizza.
Forkin Grand - Jeff and Wesley Tellman with Red Pepper.
Sky's the Limit - Tom Wesley with helseM Architects.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making the evening possible, and to our partners in the Grand Forks Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for the work you put in behind the scenes to bring this event to life.

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year 💫

📸Photos by Mark Maliskey Photography

04/06/2026

🎉 TOMORROW!

Join us at The Grand Awards on Tuesday, April 7, at the Opal Event Center as we celebrate our region's entrepreneurs!

🎟 Tickets are available now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/20206-grand-awards

We'll see you at the Grand Awards!

The Grand Awards are back! Evolve Grand Forks and the Grand Forks Entrepreneurial Ecosystem are excited to once again recognize our area's entrepreneurs for their hard work, dedication, and impact on the region.Nominations are open now at https://bit.ly/4pCnoTaGet your ticket to the Grand Awards on....

03/19/2026

🎉 It's almost time to celebrate our region's entrepreneurs!

Join us at The Grand Awards on Tuesday, April 7, at the Opal Event Center as we celebrate our region's entrepreneurs!

🎟 Tickets are available now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/20206-grand-awards

We'll see you at the Grand Awards!

The Grand Awards are back! Evolve Grand Forks and the Grand Forks Entrepreneurial Ecosystem are excited to once again recognize our area's entrepreneurs for their hard work, dedication, and impact on the region.Nominations are open now at https://bit.ly/4pCnoTaGet your ticket to the Grand Awards on....

03/09/2026

Got a business idea?
Working from home but missing the energy of being around other builders and creators?

The 701 Coworking Space has a few openings right now:
🔑 1 private lockable office
💻 3 dedicated desks

The 701 is home to entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, and remote professionals who want more than just wi-fi. They want community, collaboration, and momentum.

If you’re ready to level up your workspace (and maybe your network too), this is your sign.

📩 Interested? Reach out to our Space Manager Tyler at [email protected]
to learn more or schedule a tour.

02/09/2026

🎉 Don't wait! Get your ticket today!

Join us at The Grand Awards on Tuesday, April 7, at the Opal Event Center as we celebrate our region's entrepreneurs!

🎟 Tickets are available now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/20206-grand-awards

❗️Want to nominate an entrepreneur or business for a Grand Award? You still can! Nominations close March 2: https://forms.gle/fJzAtpxYNSRNK9aB6

We'll see you at the Grand Awards!

02/03/2026

🎨 Last all local artists, makers, and creatives!

We have EXTENDED the deadline for RFPs for custom award designs for the 2026 Grand Awards. We’re looking for six one-of-a-kind, locally inspired pieces that celebrate entrepreneurship, creativity, and community impact in Greater Grand Forks.

If you love creating meaningful, tangible art (and want your work featured on stage), we want to hear from you.

📅 RFP deadline: February 6, 2026
📧 Submit to: [email protected]
📄 Subject line: Grand Awards 2026 – Award Design RFP
🔗 View the full RFP here: https://bit.ly/49L5bN8

Let’s celebrate our entrepreneurs in a truly Grand way.

01/19/2026

🎨 Calling all local artists, makers, and creatives! 🎨

We’re officially accepting RFPs for custom award designs for the 2026 Grand Awards. We’re looking for six one-of-a-kind, locally inspired pieces that celebrate entrepreneurship, creativity, and community impact in Greater Grand Forks.

If you love creating meaningful, tangible art (and want your work featured on stage), we want to hear from you.

📅 RFP deadline: February 6, 2026
📧 Submit to: [email protected]
📄 Subject line: Grand Awards 2026 – Award Design RFP
🔗 View the full RFP here: https://bit.ly/49L5bN8

Let’s celebrate our entrepreneurs in a truly Grand way.

01/13/2026

It's time to celebrate our local and regional entrepreneurs at the Grand Awards! 🎉

Evolve Grand Forks and the Grand Forks Entrepreneurial Ecosystem are excited to announce that nominations for the 2026 Grand Awards are NOW OPEN! Nominate entrepreneurs from the Greater Grand Forks area who are making a significant impact in our community. From innovative startups to established businesses, we want to celebrate their contributions! ⭐️

🔗 Nominate today: https://bit.ly/4pCnoTa
🗓 Nomination close on March 2nd. Don't miss your chance!
🚨 You may submit multiple nominations!

The Grand Awards will be held April 7th at The Opal Event Center.
Tickets available soon early February.