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News, Upcoming Events, and AnnouncementsBoard Member Q&A with TJ Rooney, Security First Bank
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...
“This is a ripple effect project”
A collaborative effort, partly financed by the North Dakota Opportunity Fund, has provided a new home for a long-time northwestern North Dakota business. In the Potter's Hand, Inc. received NDOF financing to help fund a portion of the purchase of a 9,300 square foot...
LCD Group has processed more than $4.2 million in SBA 504 loans so far this year
When he looks back on the last four months, Derrick Becker says: "It's been kind of a blur." As Lewis & Clark Development Group's loan officer, Becker has found himself in demand processing SBA 504 loans. LCD Group has funded ten projects so far this year. Nine of...
NBC North Dakota News attends LCD Group regional town hall meeting in Linton
Since October 20, Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) has been conducting town hall sessions throughout the region. LCD Group Executive Director Brent Ekstrom and Ashley Hruby, senior lending director and CARES Act coordinator, have traveled to...
Survey: Many Americans unequipped to handle financial challenges, hurting homeownership dreams
(Source: NeighborWorks America) — Earlier this year, NeighborWorks America conducted a Housing and Financial Capability Survey. The national survey results showed that many people see the advantages in owning a home but are unequipped to handle financial challenges...
North Dakota Opportunity Fund helps Williston dance studio, day care find new homes
A dance studio and a day care have found new homes in Williston thanks to the North Dakota Opportunity Fund. The fund recently financed the portion of the funding for the purchase of two commercial properties. Williston entrepreneur Cody Bennett, owner of Chess 5003...
Bismarck Tribune: Economic outlook predicts slowing pandemic recovery in North Dakota
(Source: Bismarck Tribune) - North Dakota's economy is showing signs of stagnation and a slowing recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a quarterly outlook from North Dakota State University. The most recent modeling predicts declines in gross state...
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council to host EDA CARES Act town hall meetings
Business leaders, city and county government officials, bankers, and the general public are invited to attend town hall meetings hosted by Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC). The meetings will feature a facilitated discussion focused on three areas:...
With COVID-19 still raging, CARES Act funds are still available to help small businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic is not ending anytime soon. The summer lull in the pandemic has given way to a viral vengeance due to the new Delta variant. Case counts continue to rise across the United States with North Dakota coming in second in the number of per capita...
Ensuring affordable housing remains available in Belfield, LCD Group acquires Greenfield Heights
Lewis & Clark Development Group has acquired ownership of Greenfield Heights in Belfield, North Dakota. The townhomes had previously been owned and operated by Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Housing, which ceased operations earlier this year. "When LSS ended...
