by LCD Staff | Sep 8, 2020 | Business Loans, Lewis & Clark Development Group, North Dakota Opportunity Fund, Programs
Over the last 40 years, the Souris Valley Animal Shelter has helped approximately 35,000 animals in eleven North Dakota counties within a 75-mile radius of Minot. The shelter is overseen by the Souris Valley Humane Society. It employs nine full- and part-time staff... 
by LCD Staff | Jul 21, 2020 | Business Loans, Lewis & Clark Development Group, Programs, SBA, SBA 504 Loan, Small Business
In today’s world, running a small business has a set of unique challenges and obstacles to overcome. Of course, in the same way, there are also many new opportunities that small business owners can take full advantage of in order to increase their sales, enhance... 
by LCD Staff | Jul 14, 2020 | Business Loans, Lewis & Clark Development Group, SBA 504 Loan
Nurse practitioner Michelle Maier and physical therapist Shannon Harms had an idea for a small business. It was a simple enough idea: Combine their experience and expertise to create a new wellness business. Their vision only grew to include expanding the range of... 
by LCD Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Lewis & Clark Development Group, Programs
The Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) Scoring and Ranking Committee met on June 24, 2020 to evaluate and score eleven applications from communities throughout the region. This year, the committee received two... 
by LCD Staff | May 13, 2020 | Business Loans, Lewis & Clark Development Group, SBA 504 Loan, Small Business
Every year, millions of Americans start small businesses. As of today, America is home to more than 30 million small businesses. Of course, having a vision isn’t enough to open a startup’s doors. That’s why so many dreamers turn to small business lending to back their... 
by LCD Staff | Apr 8, 2020 | Business Loans, Lewis & Clark CDC, Lewis & Clark Development Group, SBA 504 Loan, Small Business
North Dakota offers plenty of opportunities for startup owners looking for a headquarters location. The state has more than 45 million acres of land but is home to only a little over 765,000 residents. Those numbers translate to roughly 50 acres of land per person, a... 