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News, Upcoming Events, and Announcements5 Tips For Securing A Small Business Loan
There are approximately 30.2 million small businesses located in the United States. Obtaining a loan as a small business owner can be a challenging task. Banks have strict requirements regarding qualifications. Being prepared ahead of time can help increase your...
Millennials now represent the largest cohort of home buyers. But what are they looking for?
(Source: The Washington Post) -- They’re here. For years, real estate agents and builders eagerly anticipated the entrance of millennials into the housing market. Millennials, a generation now larger than the baby boomers, were battered by the financial crisis as they...
LCD Group providing funding for construction of Mandan’s first crematorium
Construction is currently underway on a new location for DaWise-Perry Funeral Services. The locally-owned Mandan funeral home is moving to 4211 Old Red Trail. The new 13,000 square foot facility will allow the business to provide cremation services. The Lewis &...
“The most satisfying job of my career.” LCD Group Operations Director Nancy Guy to retire on January 3.
Calling it "the most satisfying job of her career," LCD Group Operations Director Nancy Guy will retire on January 3, 2020 after almost eight years of service to the organization. Guy originally came onboard as CommunityWorks North Dakota operations director in March...
North Dakota is the youngest state in the nation, data confirms
Say "statistics" and you'll get some powerful reactions. For some, the very word elicits dread, while, for others, it prompts flashbacks to high school and college classes. For many, it makes eyelids heavy. And, when verbalized, it can cause the mind to drift. For...
LCD Group’s “critical last boost of financial support” made a big difference for ‘The Pines’
As is the case with every business, it started with a vision. Questions and inquiries then quickly followed. Some said the idea was impressive, if unrealistic. Others doubted it could be done. But for Blain Mikkonen it didn't matter. He had a big idea and was...
LCD Group’s Lyle Hogue wins National Senior Pro Rodeo Bull Riding Championship
To those who have the pleasure of working with him, Lyle Hogue is the go-to guy on all matters related to community development. As LCD Group's community development coordinator, Hogue works closely with federal and state government agencies, lenders and community...
“They are the reason why I was able to start my business.”
Lewis & Clark Development Group and North Country Vet Clinic of Turtle Lake have been honored with the 2019 Governor’s Choice Economic Development Award Project – Rural Community. Governor Doug Burgum chose the project from several nominations submitted to the...
Rural poverty: “It’s a significant challenge”
Earlier this month, LCD Group Executive Director Brent Ekstrom traveled to Knoxville, Tenneseee to attend NeighborWorks America Rural Membership Conference, 'Reclaiming Appalachia: Investing in Community, Cooperation and Change.' NeighborWorks America network...
Analyzing first-time homebuyers
(Credit: The MReport) -- For the first time, the annual growth rate in home sales to first-time buyers under performed the single-family housing market, as first-time buyers purchased 4% fewer homes in Q2 2019 than last year, according to Genworth. First-time home...
