For over 70 years, third-generation family-owned Rice Companies, Inc. has been shaping communities across the Upper Midwest through innovative construction and design. What Founder Jack Rice established in 1953 in Tenstrike, MN, has grown to six locations across the Midwest in Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, and North Dakota.
To Fargo President Marius Rygg, bringing Rice Companies to Fargo was about providing better service to customers in the Red River Valley. “The biggest reason [for the expansion of our new Fargo branch in 2020] is to take care of both our new and longstanding customers—many of which have headquarters here in Fargo where decisions are made,” he said. The second reason for bringing Rice Companies to Fargo is the growing market in Fargo. “We’re excited to serve our customers, create solutions for them, and be a part of the market growth in the Fargo-Moorhead area,” Rygg said.
Rygg and Rice Companies have reason to be excited for Fargo’s new location—in the last four years, the Fargo Metro has grown by 7.62% (World Population Review) and is projected to grow 35% to 340,000 by 2045 (Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development). Rice Companies is the perfect addition to the Fargo market; not only do they offer commercial (and occasional residential) construction, but they also provide architectural, engineering, and design services—all in-house.
