Business assistance made easy in Bismarck-Mandan

The Vault contains a comprehensive library of small business programs that exist today. Inside, you can find and apply for support from a variety of organizations that helps businesses in specific industries and stages or growth. Big or small, woman or minority owned, rural or urban, start-up or existing – you name it. Explore all that ND has to offer for you and your business, right at your fingertips.

The Native American Development Center (NADC) is a 501(c)3, Native Community Development Financial Institution (Native CDFI) governed by a nine-member, Native American board of directors that represent the tribal populations being served. Native CDFIs are the national catalyst for providing affordable loan products to Native Americans on or off the reservations.  NADC builds consumer wealth and small businesses including Native Artist businesses throughout North Dakota. Our goal is to revitalize and develop our tribal constituents’ inherent entrepreneurial talent and desire to build credit wealth to obtain lifelong economical dreams. 

BND is the nation’s only state-owned bank and offers unique advantages to businesses operating in North Dakota. Learn more about the numerous loan programs available, like Flex Pace, the USDA Government Guaranteed Loan Purchase Program, the Business Development Loan Program and more from the experts at BND.

Dakota Business Lending is a small business resource that drives economic growth through financing opportunities, education, guidance and partnerships. It facilitates various SBA loan and loan guarantee programs for multiple users.

The Lewis & Clark Development Group is a collaboration of three non-profit organizations that provides programs and loans to support businesses, local governments and individuals. Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council, the Lewis & Clark Certified Development Company and CommunityWorks North Dakota seek to advance economic and community development across North Dakota.

The SBA administers several loan programs that entrepreneurs and small business owners can access directly to start and grow an operation. Grants, loans and investment capital await qualifying businesses today.

The Vision Fund is intended to provide assistance to businesses that desire to expand or locate in the Bismarck Region. The primary purpose of this fund is to encourage and assist in the development of employment within the region by creating new jobs; expanding the regional tax base; increasing capital investment; improving the entrepreneurial climate of the region; and generally expanding the financial base of the region.

Contact Nathan at nschneider@bmcedc.com for more information. 

The Growth Fund committee considers applications for assistance and incentives with a focus on developing employment within the area, expanding the local tax base, increasing capital investment and improving the entrepreneurial climate. The committee provides recommendations to the Mandan City Commission for final consideration. Applications must generally be approved prior to construction, building occupancy or the state of business operations, depending upon the program.  

Contact Nathan at nschneider@bmcedc.com for more information.