LCD GROUP NEWS
News, Upcoming Events, and AnnouncementsMartin promoted to commercial loan processor
A familiar face to many lenders and LCD Group clients will be moving into a new role within the organization. Dorothy Martin has recently been promoted to serve as LCD Group's new commercial loan processor. As administrative assistant since 2013, Martin has...
A Primer on SBA 504 Loan Programs
A range of lending institutions in the U.S. offer varied funding and capital solutions for small businesses. And those loans range in size from small and quickly repaid amounts to larger and more complexly structured loans. In 2018, the Small Business Association...
“Lewis and Clark made it possible for us to expand.”
Lewis & Clark Development Group continues to assist energy businesses in western North Dakota. The latest company to benefit from LCD Group’s services and programs is Williston-based Nova Energy, LLC. Formed in 2012, Nova Energy is an oil field services firm...
Changes to Community Reinvestment Act will hurt N.D. small businesses, communities
Recent proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) have sparked discord among federal regulators and raised serious concerns among community development groups, like Lewis & Clark Development Group, across the country. The CRA enacted in 1977,...
5 Tips For Securing A Small Business Loan
There are approximately 30.2 million small businesses located in the United States. Obtaining a loan as a small business owner can be a challenging task. Banks have strict requirements regarding qualifications. Being prepared ahead of time can help increase your...
Millennials now represent the largest cohort of home buyers. But what are they looking for?
(Source: The Washington Post) -- They’re here. For years, real estate agents and builders eagerly anticipated the entrance of millennials into the housing market. Millennials, a generation now larger than the baby boomers, were battered by the financial crisis as they...
LCD Group providing funding for construction of Mandan’s first crematorium
Construction is currently underway on a new location for DaWise-Perry Funeral Services. The locally-owned Mandan funeral home is moving to 4211 Old Red Trail. The new 13,000 square foot facility will allow the business to provide cremation services. The Lewis &...
“The most satisfying job of my career.” LCD Group Operations Director Nancy Guy to retire on January 3.
Calling it "the most satisfying job of her career," LCD Group Operations Director Nancy Guy will retire on January 3, 2020 after almost eight years of service to the organization. Guy originally came onboard as CommunityWorks North Dakota operations director in March...
North Dakota is the youngest state in the nation, data confirms
Say "statistics" and you'll get some powerful reactions. For some, the very word elicits dread, while, for others, it prompts flashbacks to high school and college classes. For many, it makes eyelids heavy. And, when verbalized, it can cause the mind to drift. For...
LCD Group’s “critical last boost of financial support” made a big difference for ‘The Pines’
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...
