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News, Upcoming Events, and AnnouncementsNDOF disaster assistance loan program allows Fargo company to readjust to directly tackle COVID-19
Back in March, the North Dakota Opportunity Fund (NDOF) Steering Committee created a disaster assistance loan program for small businesses located within the Fund’s 39 consortium communities that have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the NDOF is...
Coal Country Coffee joins long list of businesses benefiting from LCD Group’s regional business loan programs
Despite working from home and social distancing, the Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) recently approved two loans to complete the financing for Coal Country Coffee, LLC of Mandan. Lewis & Clark RDC is part of Lewis & Clark Development...
Four Facts Entrepreneurs Should Know About Launching a Business
Every year, millions of Americans start small businesses. As of today, America is home to more than 30 million small businesses. Of course, having a vision isn’t enough to open a startup’s doors. That’s why so many dreamers turn to small business lending to back their...
Ekstrom named to National NeighborWorks Association Board of Directors
Lewis & Clark Development Group Executive Director Brent Ekstrom has been named to the National NeighborWorks Association (NNA) Board of Directors. The Association's mission is to "unite housing and community development practitioners from across the United States...
Commercial lending experience always matters — especially now
Lewis & Clark Development Group's Brent Ekstrom, Matt Burthold, and Tracy Whitney are among a handful of the most experienced commercial lending and economic development finance professionals in North Dakota. But, during the last six weeks, more and more small...
Industrial Commission Authorizes Bank of North Dakota Programs to Assist Businesses in Pandemic Recovery Efforts
(Source: Bank of North Dakota) -- On April 24, 2020, the North Dakota Industrial Commission authorized the Bank of North Dakota (BND) to provide two financing programs to assist North Dakota businesses in obtaining long-term, low-interest loans to assist in the...
Can the SBA 504 loan help make your business dream a reality?
North Dakota offers plenty of opportunities for startup owners looking for a headquarters location. The state has more than 45 million acres of land but is home to only a little over 765,000 residents. Those numbers translate to roughly 50 acres of land per person, a...
SBA Updates Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Paycheck Protection Program Program
In our dedication to keep small businesses informed during the Coronavirus pandemic, Lewis & Clark Development Group is sharing the following information from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), along with these helpful and important links... - Program...
North Dakota Opportunity Fund announces disaster assistance loans for small businesses impacted by Coronavirus pandemic
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the North Dakota Opportunity Fund (NDOF) Steering Committee has approved a disaster assistance loan program for small businesses located in the consortium communities that are adversely impacted by the pandemic. ...
LCD Group Offices Closed Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Lewis & Clark Development Group has closed its offices to the public until further notice. All LCD Group employees are available to assist via email and telephone. Please visit www.lcdgroup.org/about for a...
