When clock strikes 5:01,
entrepreneurs gather at NDSU
Research Park executive director Tony Grindberg pulled together the first 5:01 meeting Sept. 26, 2002, to promote networking between entrepreneurs, scientists, business people, investors and students. Advertising was by word of mouth; 65 people attended.

3M director glad to support alma mater
While pursuing a chemistry degree in the '70s, Sandra Tokach didn't imagine she would someday work outside of the laboratory.

New ME chair brings many assets to NDSU
The new chair of the mechanical engineering department also brings a high-tech business, knowledge in nanoscale technology and a vision for helping his department thrive.

Tiny electronics spark enormous potential
The products developed by the Center for Nanoscale Science may be tiny, but their potential in the 21st century is enormous.

Study will test climate for incubator
Measuring the viability of business incubators is something Claggett Wolfe Associates of Auburn, Calif., has done more than 50 times throughout the world. Now, at the behest of the NDSU Research and Technology Park board, Claggett Wolfe will bring their expertise in market assessment and business planning to Fargo-Moorhead.

Legislation could
expand investors' reach
Art Rosenberg hopes the North Dakota Legislature will take a good idea and make it better. As manager of Renaissance Ventures, LLC, Rosenberg is giving fledging technology companies the financial and professional boost they need to succeed in designated renaissance zones in Fargo, West Fargo, Casselton, Valley City and Jamestown.

Survey shows
NDSU Research Park is on right track
An Association of University-Related Research Parks' survey shows the NDSU Research and Technology Park has much in common with university research/tech parks around the country. AURRP contacted 179 university tech/research parks in September 2002. The 87 parks that responded represent 3,400 tenants, 235,000 employees, and have a combined capital investment of just under $9 billion.

Message from the director
Welcome to the first edition of the North Dakota State University Research and Technology Park online newsletter. I was privileged to become the Research Park's first employee and first executive director in January 2002. In July, Jan Sobolik joined our team as executive assistant. We are both grateful to the Research Park board and community for their support during this first year of operation.

Park has major economic impact
A new study shows NDSU's Research Park has a tremendous impact on the local and state's economy.

The study, conducted by Larry Leistritz, professor of agribusiness and applied economics, estimated the economic impact associated with various aspects of the park and NDSU.