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It’s all good for FF [UPDATED]
Published 10:18am Friday, August 17, 2012 Updated 12:19pm Friday, August 17, 2012Good business news continues to roll in for Fergus Falls, with the two latest being the unveiling of Ziegler CAT’s new expansion and the upcoming opening of a Go-Float manufacturing location in the city.
Both are positive developments, and they speak to a key tenet of economic health: diversity.
Go-Float adds yet another manufacturing asset to Fergus Falls, growing an already-strong area even bigger. Ziegler helps facilitate the construction industry and the agriculture sector, providing support to two major job sources in and around town.
And, by using all local contractors for its expansion, Ziegler kept its money in town, benefitting many of its local customers.
The city’s economic promoters often call Fergus Falls a micropolitan and cite the potential advantages of living and working in a mid-sized town positioned between two metro areas.
Potential is all fine and good, but the proof is in the pudding: local growth and expansion and the ability to woo new businesses.
The positive forecasts have seemed to come true this summer. Hopefully, Fergus Falls residents will continue to support their local businesses, and success will continue to breed success.
