WELCOME

A Message From the President and Executive Director
The Future From Within
Creation, Engagement, Results

A remarkable journey began on December 30, 1999, with bold signatures on a document that in essence created NDSU Research & Technology Park.  That day, the forward thinking of highly creative and courageous individuals established one of the most successful public/private partnerships in the United States.  The coming year will mark a decade of excellence and accomplishment.  Many events over the course of the year are planned to commemorate this milestone and highlight the results that have been achieved.  It is also a time to honor the people who contributed with distinction.

One does not have to look very far to witness the many partnerships.  In the private sector, our partners include Phoenix International, Alien Technology, Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing and Bobcat.  The synergy of USDA, Valley City State University, North Dakota State College of Science and Dickinson State University will advance rural based services for entrepreneurs.  A new partnership with the City of Fargo, the North Dakota Department of Commerce, NDSU Research Park Ventures, LLC, and 11 banks in our community created a financing tool that will advance infrastructure in the park.  The first project involving the NDSU Research Park Ventures Fund assisted Appareo Systems and NDSU to construct the seventh facility in the park, which is scheduled to open the summer of 2009.

The new facility planned for Appareo Systems and NDSU epitomizes the public/private collaboration that flourishes here at NDSU.  The Technology Incubator provides companies like Appareo Systems, Pedigree Technologies and other tenants with value added services that enhance North Dakota’s economy.  These services include business planning, logistics and human resources.  In August 2008, the annual payroll of the 96 employees operating in the incubator totaled more than $5.8 million.  We anticipate during the next decade our efforts will provide services to more than 100 new technology based businesses in North Dakota.

Thank you for your interest, support and confidence in the NDSU Research & Technology Park.  To learn more about the exciting partnerships and services, please check out our website at www.ndsuresearchpark.com.  The journey continues!

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph A. Chapman                                         Tony S. Grindberg
President, NDSU                                                     Executive Director
Chair, NDSU Research & Technology Park        NDSU Research & Technology Park
Board of Directors