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Council approves RFQ to hire third‑party manager for The Hive tech accelerator

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City staff recommended an RFQ to seek third‑party management for The Hive, the downtown tech accelerator focused on unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Council approved the RFQ unanimously; staff said the accelerator was purchased with an EDA grant and currently operates with one full‑time director and part‑time help.

The council unanimously approved a request‑for‑qualifications on Monday to identify a third‑party manager for The Hive, the city‑operated tech accelerator housed in the repurposed Grand Forks Herald building.

Haley Rosasen, human resources manager who has been assisting with The Hive’s operations since a staffing reduction last fall, said the facility was purchased in 2019 and…

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