Red River Commodities, a food processing company with customers in 36 foreign nations was named on Monday North Dakota’s 2009 Exporter of the Year.

Gov. John Hoeven presented company president and CEO Bob Majkrzak and other employees of Red River Commodities the state’s top export award during the North Dakota Trade Office’s global business luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo.  Midwest Motor Express, a shipping and logistics company based in Bismarck and Fargo, received the 2009 North Dakota Service to Exporters award for its commitment to helping North Dakota businesses succeed in the global marketplace.

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The North Dakota Trade Office Board of Directors announced Tues., March 30, that Dean Gorder, general manager of Mattracks, Inc., has agreed to serve as the Trade Office’s executive director.

“We are very excited about the leadership he can provide the Trade Office as we move forward in expanding North Dakota’s global business,” said Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple, the Trade Office’s board chairman. “Dean’s extensive business experience in manufacturing, in agriculture, the aviation industry and in education will be a tremendous asset in leading the Trade Office.” Continue reading …

Posted by ND Business Watch on November 1st, 2009 by Jeff Zent

While North Dakota hasn’t gone unscathed from the global economic slowdown, it certainly is bucking the trends of high unemployment, unprecedented home foreclosures, business losses and government budget shortfalls that can be found in other parts of the country. Continue reading …

The North Dakota Trade Office hosted its largest delegation of international buyers who attended the 2009 Big Iron Farm Show and other events designed to assist the state’s agribusinesses in expanding their international sales. Continue reading …

FARGO, N.D. – Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple today announced that three local companies are parties to major contracts to supply 2009 food-grade soybeans to South Korean soy food importers. Continue reading …

Members of a North Dakota trade mission are following up on business leads generated during their trip to South Africa May 11-16. Delegates said they expect the trade mission and subsequent business talks to produce sales and long-term business relationships. Continue reading …

The North Dakota Legislature has approved a small, but important adjustment in state tax law that will help the state’s exporters compete in the world marketplace. Continue reading …