The mission of the Grand Forks Events Center Commission is to provide leadership that enables the Alerus Center to be beneficial to the regional economy, responsive to patrons, and accountable to Grand Forks taxpayers.

The Grand Forks Events Center Commission adopts policies, procedures, rules and/or regulations to manage and promote the Alerus Center to support this mission.

The Commission is made up of (7) voting members and two (2) nonvoting members.  Of the voting members, six (6) are appointed from the public at large and one (1) is a City Council member.  The non-voting members are one (1) representative from the University of North Dakota and one (1) from the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Greater Grand Forks). 

Commission Members serve for a 3 year term and public at large members are limited to 2 terms on the commission. 

The Commission meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Alerus Center. 

There are currently 3 positions to be filled for the public at large representatives. 

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More information on the Alerus Center can be viewed on their website, Click Here.

Application Process:
Please complete the application and attach a letter of application and resume telling us why you wish to serve on the Events Center Commission and what skills you bring to support continued success of the Alerus Center. 

Deadline to Apply:  August 10, 2026