Community Impact Loans

Traditional financing not meeting your needs? We have several other financing options available for you and your business through our Community Impact Loan program. Community Impact Loans are designed to “help businesses owners create what they want, in they place they want, within the means they have.”

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Amount

$1,000 - $250,000

Resource Provider
Founded in 1982, Dakota Business Lending is the oldest, largest, and most experienced 504 CDC in North Dakota. The mission of this private, not-for-profit entity is to build lasting relationships and drive economic growth by being the premier small business resource in our footprint. Along with business financing programs, Dakota Business Lending also offers several resources to help small businesses start, grow, and expand such as the Entrepreneur District, ACTIVATE, and more.
Resource Type
Loan
Location
All
Purpose
Business Acquisition, Equipment, Hiring & Recruitment, Inventory, Leasehold Improvements, Other, Real Estate, Renovation to Real Estate, Startup, Working Capital
Industry
Agriculture, Childcare, Communications, Communities, Construction, Energy, Ethanol, Exporting, Finance, Food Service, Healthcare, High Growth, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Other, Primary Sector, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Tourism, Transportation, Utilities, Value-Added
Business Stage
Existing Business, New Business
Deadline
Contact
Emily Schroeder
701-364-1912

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