VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The following is a news release from the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation.

“Alicia Hoffarth, Resource Development Specialist for the Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation, has served the community for the past 15 years. The position has seen tremendous success in assisting community organizations secure grant funds for education, healthcare, public infrastructure, non-profits and more. In addition, Alicia has worked with and helped establish the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation serving as Secretary/Treasurer. The Resource Development Specialist position was created in April 2001. Since then, community organizations have been assisted with securing nearly $10 Million in grant funds. Hoffarth recently resigned her position to begin a new career at Lindemann Aviation & Hefty Seed as the company’s Program Development Manager. Jennifer Feist, the Corporation’s Director, said “Alicia has done a wonderful job for us; the community has benefited tremendously from her work.” “We will miss her and wish her the very best in her new position. We hope the experiences and opportunities through the Corporation will be helpful in this new position and look forward to seeing the many growth opportunities at Lindemann Aviation & Hefty Seed move forward and become successful.”

For grant assistance, please email the Corporation at vdgrds@hellovalley.com.

Individuals interested in applying for the position can contact Jennifer Feist, Director of Development, at 701-840-7820 or by email at vdg@hellovalley.com for more information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, application letter and writing sample. The position description can be viewed at www.valleycitynd.org/jobopenings (search under Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation).