The Grand Forks Region Economic development Corporation honored Alerus Financial Corporation’s Karl Bollingberg with the 2024 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award at this week’s annual meeting.
The theme of the event was Our Time Is Now.
The award recognizes an outstanding business or individual that has made a positive impact on economic growth and prosperity in the region.
The award was named in honor of Klaus Thiessen, who served as the organization’s president & CEO for 14 years.
Around 300 people attended this year’s event.
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