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News, Upcoming Events, and AnnouncementsNorth Dakota Opportunity Fund approves loan for Mandan’s DaWise-Perry Funeral Services
The North Dakota Opportunity Fund (NDOF) recently approved and funded a loan for the purchase and construction of a new location for DaWise-Perry Funeral Services. The long-time Mandan business recently constructed a new 13,000 square foot building located at 4211 Old...
SBA 504 loan officer Tracy Whitney retires, will continue as senior advisor and consultant
Tracy Whitney, Lewis & Clark Development Group’s SBA 504 Loan program officer, has retired from his day-to-day responsibilities but will continue as a consultant and senior advisor to the organization. Whitney has 30 years of commercial lending experience. He...
Study says North Dakota housing not affordable, state needs another 13,000 affordable units to rent
(Story Credit & Source: KX News) - A new study released by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency shows what the current state of housing looks like here in North Dakota. According to the study, North Dakotans aren’t making enough money to pay for monthly...
Filling a growing gap: LCD Group expands into property management services
As the need for affordable housing in North Dakota continues to grow, so does the demand for property management specializing in servicing properties that primarily offer housing to low-to-moderate income families. Managing these properties often involves working with...
Nicole Berger has joined Lewis & Clark Development Group
Nicole Berger is Lewis & Clark Development Group's new administrative assistant. Her first official day on the job was March 9th, mere days before the office closed to the public and employees began working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While her first...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines names Brent Ekstrom to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council
Brent Ekstrom, executive director of the Lewis & Clark Development Group, has been appointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Council of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines. Ekstrom will be representing the state of North Dakota. His three-year term will...
Three Common Questions About SBA Loans
SBA loans are loans for small businesses that come from outside of a traditional bank. The SBA 504 loan in particular is designed to act as a fixed interest loan, which allows a small business to establish or expand itself. This, as a small business does for any...
Still riding high in the saddle: Lyle Hogue repeats as National Senior Pro Rodeo Bull Riding Champion
Lyle Hogue, LCD Group's community development coordinator, recently repeated as National Senior Pro Rodeo Bull Riding Champion. Anyone who knows Lyle knows he's a cowboy through and through. Hogue has been participating in rodeos since he was a child. When he turned...
“We might not still be here without it.” LCD Group helping businesses during these tough times.
One of Mandan's oldest family-owned small businesses and one of its newest dining establishments have received funding from Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council's Small Business Pandemic Recovery Revolving Loan Fund. Helping meet new demands Hirsch...
Weatherization tips we can all use
Right now, families are spending more time than ever in their homes. At the peak period of our coronavirus-induced lockdown, U.S. residents spent 93 percent of their time at home. As consumers carefully prioritize spending during this troubled economic time, DIY...
