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News, Upcoming Events, and AnnouncementsBoard Member Q&A with Mike Remboldt
Lewis & Clark Development Group is fortunate to benefit from the expertise of so many state and community leaders who serve on our three boards of directors. Their service and support allows LCD Group's three entities - Lewis & Clark Regional Development...
CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund helps Gratitude Spa & Salon open its doors
One of Bismarck's newest small businesses, Gratitude Spa & Salon, opened its doors in early May. Located across from Dan's Supermarket at 1147 West Capitol Avenue, the 5,500 square foot salon offers clients with a wide variety of services, most notably: hair cuts,...
In the News: Uncertainty is over for residents of Williston’s Legacy Apartments
(Source: KEYZ News Radio | Williston) - The uncertainty is over for residents of Williston’s Legacy Apartments left wondering what entity would oversee the property once Lutheran Social Services filed for bankruptcy, pulling out of the housing business altogether,...
Study: Here’s where North Dakota’s economy compares to other states
(Source: 24/7 Wall St.) — The COVID-19 pandemic sent economic shockwaves through the U.S. economy, tripling the monthly unemployment to nearly 15% and leading to a more than 30% quarterly decline in GDP -- by far the largest economic contraction in U.S. history. No...
LCD Group’s Tracy Whitney honored as ‘Lender of the Year’
Williston's Small Business Development Center named Lewis & Clark Development Group's Tracy Whitney as its 'Lender of the Year.' The recognition comes five months after Whitney retired from full-time work as LCD Group's SBA 504 loan officer. He continues to...
Ekstrom looks back on 20 years with LCD Group — and looks ahead
"Time flies" may be a cliche but it is firmly rooted in reality. Time really does fly by when one is busy or having fun. In the case of Lewis & Clark Development Group Executive Director Brent Ekstrom, it is a little bit of both. This month, May 29 to be exact,...
Understanding the Particulars of the SBA 504 Loan Program
As a small business owner, you may be looking for financing to help keep your business afloat. Chances are, you have spent a considerable amount of time researching SBA refinancing, loans, business loans, and related topics. While there are approximately 30.2 million...
Board Member Spotlight: Lewis & Clark CDC’s Shawn Wenko, Executive Director of Williston Development Office
Lewis & Clark Development Group is fortunate to benefit from the expertise of so many state and community leaders who serve on our three boards of directors. Their service and support allows LCD Group’s three entities – Lewis & Clark Regional Development...
One year into COVID-19, LCD Group’s assistance programs still providing small business lifelines
One year ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses, decreased – and, in some cases, eliminated – consumer demand, Lewis & Clark Development Group went into action to assist small businesses throughout the region and across North Dakota. “From the very...
Chris Masse joins LCD Group as Commercial Credit Processor
Chris Masse has joined Lewis & Clark Development Group as the organization's new commercial credit processor. As commercial credit processor, he will be primarily responsible for drawing up the closing documents for the SBA 504 Loan, the North Dakota Opportunity...
