Article: Cirrus Design Unveils Plans for Grand Forks, N.D., Facility.(Originated from Grand Forks Herald, N.D.)

Aug. 27--Clear skies and warm temperatures cast the spotlight on the groundbreaking crew of Cirrus Design Corp. Monday at the Grand Forks Industrial Park. "We have two sunshines today," Grand Forks mayor Pat Owens said.

Cirrus unveiled plans for the new facility, which is projected to employ approximately 250 people in the Grand Forks area by 1998.

During the ceremony a Cirrus SR20 aircraft flew overhead. The Grand Forks manufacturing plant will build wings and other subassemblies for the SR20 aircraft. Between 50 to 75 people, including Gov. Ed Schafer and Cirrus president Alan Klapmeier, participated in the ceremony.

Schafer, Owens and Klapmeier ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!