by LCD Staff | Dec 3, 2019 | Business Loans, Lewis & Clark CDC, North Dakota Opportunity Fund, Programs, Projects
As is the case with every business, it started with a vision. Questions and inquiries then quickly followed. Some said the idea was impressive, if unrealistic. Others doubted it could be done. But for Blain Mikkonen it didn’t matter. He had a big idea and was...
by LCD Staff | Sep 29, 2019 | Affordable Housing, CommunityWorks North Dakota, Economic Development, Home Loans, Housing, NeighborWorks America, Programs
Earlier this month, LCD Group Executive Director Brent Ekstrom traveled to Knoxville, Tenneseee to attend NeighborWorks America Rural Membership Conference, ‘Reclaiming Appalachia: Investing in Community, Cooperation and Change.’ NeighborWorks America...
by LCD Staff | Jul 30, 2019 | Business Loans, Economic Development, Lewis & Clark CDC, Lewis & Clark RDC, North Dakota Opportunity Fund, Programs, Projects, SBA 504 Loan
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved loans through the North Dakota Opportunity Fund for interim financing to purchase and upgrade a business condominium in Bismarck that will house Solid Rock Music. The North Dakota Opportunity Fund will...
by LCD Staff | Jul 22, 2019 | Business Loans, Economic Development, Lewis & Clark RDC, North Dakota Opportunity Fund, Programs, Projects
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) recently approved loans through the North Dakota Opportunity Fund and the IRP MandanII funds for two separate businesses in Mandan. New Runnings Store The IRP MandanII funds are for JR&RII, LLC which has...
by LCD Staff | May 29, 2019 | Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Programs
NBC North Dakota News recently broadcast the following story about Lewis & Clark Development Group’s impact. The Lewis & Clark Development Group has been funding projects in North Dakota since 1969. This year, they recevied $300,000 to use toward...
by LCD Staff | May 1, 2019 | Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Programs
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) is now accepting pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for 2019. All pre-applications are due by Friday, May 17. The CDBG Program provides annual federal grants on a formula basis to...
