GFMEDC Hires Gartin as President

Fargo, N.D. (February 10, 2012) –

The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC) is pleased to announce that James Gartin has been hired to lead the GFMEDC. Gartin was most recently the president and CEO of the Lenawee Economic Development Corporation in Adrian, MI. Gartin also worked at Ann Arbor Spark prior to that.

"I am enthusiastic to join the GFMEDC team and participate in the exciting programs which have been initiated, and I look forward to working with other organizations in a collaborative effort to continue to strengthen the Greater Fargo Moorhead region!" said Gartin.
Gartin spent more than 30 years in economic development and commercial real estate and his extensive experience will bring unique strengths to the Fargo Moorhead region building upon the success of the GFMEDC. Gartin is set to begin his new role as president of the GFMEDC in early March.

“We are delighted to welcome Jim as our new president. His experience is a great match for our strategic direction, and his collaborative style was welcomed by those who were able to meet him during his visits,” said Brad Schlossman, Chair of GFMEDC and President/CEO West Acres Development.

The mission of the GFMEDC is to grow the economy of Cass County, N.D. and Clay County, Minn. through the attraction, expansion and retention of primary-sector businesses. A primary-sector business is one that brings new dollars into a community through the sale of its goods and services outside the trade area. The primary sector is the foundation of an economy and the principal driver of community growth and development.