The Fergus Falls Port Authority (FFPA) elected new officers for 2021 Tuesday in their first meeting of 2021.
Tom Rufer took over the presidentâs role from Anthony Hicks by a 4-2 vote. Bridget Leonard agreed to serve as vice president with Hicks assuming the role of secretary. City finance director Bill Sonmor will continue to hold the position of treasurer with Karoline Gustafson serving as assistant treasurer.
The FFPA listened to a lengthy Zoom presentation by David Heyer of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) about a âshovel readyâ program.
Heyer pointed out that âshovel readyâ certification from the state would be one way of providing the community with a competitive edge in attracting business startups, expansions and relocations.