About Us
Advance Thief River is a regional economic development initiative, seeking to grow the economy of Thief River Falls and the surrounding communities.
We Value Business and Business Owners
We work hard to create opportunities for new businesses to start operations here, as well as creating opportunities for existing businesses to grow.
Our Focus
Advance Thief River is growing the area economy, in partnership with the City of Thief River Falls and Pennington County. The partnership has four primary focus areas: business recruitment, business retention and expansion, encouraging business startups, and increasing the pool of workforce talent in the area.
OUR VISION
Advance Thief River is a driving force for economic development in the Thief River Falls area, enabling business owners and residents to benefit from an unparalleled living and working environment.
OUR PURPOSE
Advance Thief River drives economic development in the Thief River Falls area through business attraction, retention, and expansion.
Our Core Values

Business

Opportunity

Growth

Talent

Collaboration
“Thirty-six years ago my wife and I decided to move to Thief River Falls. We found it to be a community with a great business environment and where government and private business work together for the good of all. Moving here was the best decision we ever made!”

218-280-1755
Michelle Landsverk
Economic Development

Advance Thief River
PO Box 773
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Contact Us
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