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News, Upcoming Events, and Announcements2019 Community Development Block Grants awarded
The Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council's (RDC) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Scoring and Ranking Committee met on June 5 to review two housing opportunity applications and five public facilities applications. The committee had a total of...
read moreEkstrom to serve on 2020 Census state task force
Governor Doug Burgum recently created the 'North Dakota Complete Task Force for Census 2020' to coordinate state government's effort to prepare for next year's census. At the heart of the group's work will be to recommend strategies and to safeguard and promote the...
read moreLCD Group steps up, provides solutions to two major challenges in Bismarck-Mandan area
In November 2017, the Ruth Meiers Hospitality House closed its men’s emergency homeless shelter. That action caused a ripple effect throughout the Bismarck-Mandan area. The closure immediately presented an urgent challenge to find housing for the community’s homeless...
read moreLCD Group’s 50th anniversary celebration set for June 27
The Lewis & Clark Development Group (LCD Group) will officially mark its 50th anniversary with a celebration on Thursday, June 27 from 3:00 PM (CDT) to 6:00 PM (CDT) at its offices located at 200 1st Avenue in Mandan. Hot dogs, snacks, and refreshments will be...
read moreLutheran Social Services Housing and CommunityWorks North Dakota to acquire Bismarck affordable housing project
(NEWS RELEASE FROM LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES; JUNE 13, 2019) FARGO, N.D. – Recognizing the Bismarck area’s need for safe, stable affordable housing, Lutheran Social Services Housing (LSSH), a statewide provider of affordable housing since 2008, and CommunityWorks North...
read moreLCD Group programs helps Dickinson preschool to expand, meet growing childcare demands
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved a loan through the North Dakota Opportunity Fund for interim financing to purchase and upgrade a property in Dickinson that will allow for the relocation of the Learning Ladder Preschool &...
read moreLCD Group’s impact prominently featured by NBC North Dakota News
NBC North Dakota News recently broadcast the following story about Lewis & Clark Development Group's impact. The Lewis & Clark Development Group has been funding projects in North Dakota since 1969. This year, they recevied $300,000 to use toward community...
read moreNorth Dakota Opportunity Fund approves loan to expand plumbing and heating business
The North Dakota Opportunity Fund recently approved a portion of the funding for Haro Property Management, LLP to help fund the purchase of its new headquarters, which will be located at 2716 34th Street NW in Mandan. Starion Bank of Mandan is the lead bank on this...
read moreLewis & Clark RDC releases Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for 2019-2023
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council has released its 2019-2023 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The document will be used by Lewis & Clark RDC over the next three years to guide its work in increasing jobs, expanding the tax base,...
read moreLCD Group slated to receive $300,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding this year; pre-applications due May 17
Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council (RDC) is now accepting pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for 2019. All pre-applications are due by Friday, May 17. The CDBG Program provides annual federal grants on a formula basis to...
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