by LCD Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Business Loans, Lewis & Clark Development Group, Meat & Poultry Intermediary Lending Program, North Dakota, Northern Plains Food Infrastructure Fund, Small Business
After more than 20 years in the meat processing industry, Casey Klein’s long-held dream of opening his own meat shop became reality in July with the opening of Klein Fresh Meats in Minot. Lewis & Clark Development Group was on hand to celebrate alongside Klein,...
by LCD Staff | Aug 20, 2026 | Business Loans, Flex PACE, Lewis & Clark Development Group, North Dakota, SBA 504 Loan, Small Business
Biya Buta and Carolyn Moore moved to Bismarck 14 years ago with hopes of expanding opportunities for their family and business. Since establishing Bountiful Trucking in 2013, Buta has expanded from a solo owner-operator to a strong fleet of 11 trucks and over 20...
by LCD Staff | Jul 22, 2026 | Business Loans, Flex PACE, Lewis & Clark CDC, Lewis & Clark Development Group, North Dakota, Programs, SBA 504 Loan, Small Business
When it comes to keeping golf courses, businesses, and recreational riders moving across the Upper Midwest, All Season Golf Cars, with locations in Bismarck and West Fargo, has built a powerful reputation for always treating customers like family. Established in 2002...
by LCD Staff | Jul 8, 2026 | Business Loans, Lewis & Clark Development Group, Meat & Poultry Intermediary Lending Program, North Dakota, Northern Plains Food Infrastructure Fund, Programs, Small Business
Independent meat and poultry processors across North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota are navigating one of the toughest economic environments in decades. Decade-high interest rates and skyrocketing construction costs have severely constrained growth, even...
by LCD Staff | Jul 1, 2026 | Lewis & Clark CDC, Lewis & Clark Development Group, North Dakota, SBA 504 Loan, Small Business
For small businesses, navigating federal loan limits has long felt like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. A small business expanding its footprint often needs real estate financing alongside substantial working capital, but it often hits the federal...
by LCD Staff | May 26, 2026 | North Dakota, Northern Plains Food Infrastructure Fund, Small Business
After 20 years in the meat processing industry, opening his own business was the logical next step for Casey Klein. That long-held dream is now a reality thanks to support from the Northern Plains Food Infrastructure Fund (NPFIF). Klein Fresh Meats, a USDA-inspected...
