LCD GROUP NEWS
News, Upcoming Events, and AnnouncementsConstruction on Century Cottages nearing completion; grand opening set for later this fall
Construction is nearly complete on the new Century Cottages in northwest Bismarck. A grand opening is expected to be held later next month on the $8.5 million project, which is located at 2724 Hawken Street. Lewis & Clark Development Group and Mountain Plains...
Lewis & Clark RDC awarded more than $1 million for small business pandemic recovery Revolving Loan Fund
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) has received an investment award of $1,133,000 to capitalize a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to lend to small businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Burleigh, Emmons, Grant, Kidder, McLean, Mercer,...
North Dakota Opportunity Loan approved for Souris Valley Animal Shelter
Over the last 40 years, the Souris Valley Animal Shelter has helped approximately 35,000 animals in eleven North Dakota counties within a 75-mile radius of Minot. The shelter is overseen by the Souris Valley Humane Society. It employs nine full- and part-time staff...
Lewis & Clark RDC launches COVID-19 Business Impact Survey
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) has launched a new online survey measuring the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and communities located in a ten-county region. Part of the Lewis & Clark Development Group, Lewis &...
Lewis & Clark RDC awarded $400,000 to help coordinate economic response to pandemic in ten-county region
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) has been awarded $400,000, through the CARES Act, by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help coordinate a response to the coronavirus pandemic’s economic effects in ten south central North Dakota...
SBA Refinancing: Options for Small Business Owners
Running a small business is an endeavor that is filled with satisfaction and rewards. It is also a line of work that requires certain choices concerning financing. When it comes to Small Business Administration (SBA) refinancing, it’s not always the easiest process in...
Hard hit by the pandemic, Dickinson dance studio receives funding lifeline through NDOF Disaster Loan Assistance Program
For Dickinson-based dance company, The DFy Project Company, the North Dakota Opportunity Fund’s Disaster Loan Assistance Program has provided a critical lifeline during a very challenging time. The program was established to provide working capital loans for...
“A win-win-win.” SBA 504 Loan program allows Recycle North Dakota to expand, meet demand.
It started in 2008 with collecting old electronic equipment. One year later it became a site for individuals to drop off their pre-sorted recycling. Today, Recycle North Dakota, has evolved into one of the fastest growing recycling companies in the region. Two years...
Here are a Few Ways a Small Business Loan Can Help Improve Your Business
In today's world, running a small business has a set of unique challenges and obstacles to overcome. Of course, in the same way, there are also many new opportunities that small business owners can take full advantage of in order to increase their sales, enhance their...
Now Hiring: New EDA CARES Director Will Help Coordinate LCD Group’s COVID-19 Recovery Response
In response to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis & Clark Development Group is hiring a full-time professional to help the organization assist communities throughout the region. The new EDA CARES Director will help develop and coordinate...
