Base Realignment Impact Committee (BRIC)
Base Enhancement Committee (BEC)

A partnership of the City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, The Grand Forks EDC, UND, and The Chamber. The eleven members of BRIC are all members of The Chamber.


​​Mission - Work to retain and enhance the Grand Forks Air Force Base.


Vision - A fully operating base of the future with multiple long term relevant mission. A base near capacity with new infrastructure, many personnel well positioned for future BRAC rounds. A base with alternative uses incorporated into the overall base plan including the Grand Sky UAS Business Park.


Goals

  • Support and enhance the value of Grand Forks AFB, its infrastructure and current missions.
  • ​Work to help secure new missions & capabilities for Grand Forks AFB.
  • Engage the public and private sectors to leverage the assets and infrastructure of Grand Forks AFB for economic diversification opportunities to strengthen the Grand Forks Region and State economics.
  • Support Grand Sky, UND and the emerging UAS industry in North Dakota.