Dakota Business Lending

Dakota Business Lending Small business ownership is an adventure, and we’re here with the resources you need to succeed!

Proudly serving North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota, we offer first-rate financing options and tools to help propel your business forward. Founded in 1982, Dakota Business Lending is the oldest, largest, and most experienced 504 CDC in North Dakota, the first North Dakota based financing entity to be chosen by the U.S. Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutio

n (CDFI) Fund to receive a New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation, and the first North Dakota based small business CDFI. With staff throughout their service area, Dakota Business Lending serves North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota. 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 their footprint. Since inception, Dakota Business Lending has provided over $600 million in loans with total project impact exceeding $1.2 billion to small businesses and local economies.

We are humbled to be among the first class of inductees into the North Dakota Business Hall of Fame. Honorees were selec...
06/23/2026

We are humbled to be among the first class of inductees into the North Dakota Business Hall of Fame. Honorees were selected for their lasting legacies, measurable community impact, and a strong ethical reputation, among other criteria.

Congratulations to all the honorees and thank you Dakota Business Lending and the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation for this recognition!

Learn more about the exhibit and Alerus' nearly 150-year history ➡ https://bit.ly/3QYhX5y

This is grit! 💪
06/23/2026

This is grit! 💪

🔦Vault Program Spotlight: Pride of Dakota 🔦Homegrown and proudly North Dakota, Pride of Dakota connects local makers, gr...
06/19/2026

🔦Vault Program Spotlight: Pride of Dakota 🔦

Homegrown and proudly North Dakota, Pride of Dakota connects local makers, growers, and businesses with customers across the state and beyond. From specialty foods to handcrafted goods, this resource helps elevate North Dakota products and the people behind them.🌾

Whether you’re launching something new or growing an established business, Pride of Dakota offers the visibility, support, and connections to help you stand out and succeed!

Find out more in the Vault! 👉 https://vaultnd.com/resource-provider/pride-of-dakota/

Our team would like to introduce you to some very special people...Meet the 2026 ND Business Hall of Fame Inductees (fro...
06/18/2026

Our team would like to introduce you to some very special people...

Meet the 2026 ND Business Hall of Fame Inductees (from L to R)
🍩Baker Boy - Dickinson
🏭Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing - Killdeer
⚙️Steffes- Dickinson
🔋Packet Digital/ Badland Batteries - Fargo
🧱Hebron Brick Supply - Hebron
🤠Little Missouri Saloon & Dining - Medora
🛞Branick Industries - Fargo

Not pictured:
🌻Giants Snacks - Wahpeton
📈Eide Bailly - Fargo
💊Swanson Health - Fargo
🥨Dot's Pretzels - Velva
🫧Gold Seal Company - Bismarck
🖥️Great Plains Software - Fargo
🚜Bobcat - Gwinner
🏦Alerus - Grand Forks
🥩Cloverdale - Mandan
💡GoodBulb- Fargo

We are so proud of this great group of businesses doing amazing things right here in North Dakota!

Plan your visit ➡ www.builtongrit.com

PROUD. Proud of these entrepreneurs.Proud of the businesses they've built.Proud of their grit. Proud of North Dakota.Pro...
06/17/2026

PROUD.

Proud of these entrepreneurs.
Proud of the businesses they've built.
Proud of their grit.
Proud of North Dakota.
Proud of our team.
Proud of the partners who helped make this exhibit possible.
Proud to debut the very first ND Business Hall of Fame.

Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Built on Grit: North Dakota Business Hall of Fame's Grand Opening yesterday!

Plan your visit ➡ https://www.builtongrit.com

Thank you to Guy Moos and his team from Baker Boy for joining us this morning at our Built on Grit: North Dakota Busines...
06/16/2026

Thank you to Guy Moos and his team from Baker Boy for joining us this morning at our Built on Grit: North Dakota Business Hall of Fame Grand Opening in Medora! 🍩💙

Baker Boy is 1 of 17 businesses inducted in our inaugural class and is the epitome of "grit" and what it means to be a business owner in North Dakota.

We are so grateful for them, along with the 16 other businesses inducted, for allowing us to share their stories with visitors from across the region.

Plan your visit to "Built on Grit" this summer: https://www.builtongrit.com

We have some BIG news we've been waiting to share for a while now...Our new exhibit, Built on Grit: North Dakota Busines...
06/16/2026

We have some BIG news we've been waiting to share for a while now...

Our new exhibit, Built on Grit: North Dakota Business Hall of Fame, is now open in Medora! 🥳

This is North Dakota's FIRST Business Hall of Fame and it highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and organizations that have helped shape our state and make North Dakota great.

The exhibit was created in partnership with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and is located inside the Harold Schafer Heritage Center. It features 17 business stories, includes a kids scavenger hunt activity with our mascot Gabe, and much more.

Be sure to stop by sometime this summer if you're in Medora and say hello to our team! We'd love to meet you and show you around!

Read our full press release here ➡ https://www.dakotabusinesslending.com/nd-business-hall-of-fame-medora-now-open

Learn more about "Built on Grit" and plan your visit: https://www.builtongrit.com

Thank you for your kind words, True North Integrative Clinic! We love supporting entrepreneurs like you and are excited ...
06/15/2026

Thank you for your kind words, True North Integrative Clinic! We love supporting entrepreneurs like you and are excited to see your continued growth!✨

SBA 504 interest rates are in for June! 👏Reach out to a loan officer in your area to learn more about how you can take a...
06/12/2026

SBA 504 interest rates are in for June! 👏

Reach out to a loan officer in your area to learn more about how you can take advantage of fixed, below-market rates like these for your next expansion project.

➡️ www.dakotabusinesslending.com/contact

Why is preserving working capital important when purchasing property?👀•••Working capital is the money a business keeps a...
06/12/2026

Why is preserving working capital important when purchasing property?👀
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Working capital is the money a business keeps available for everyday needs, like payroll, inventory, supplies, and unexpected expenses.✨

When purchasing property, a large down payment can tie up cash that could be used to run or grow the business. With SBA 504 financing, businesses may be able to put as little as 10% down, helping keep more money in the business.

That extra cash can make a big difference for daily operations, future growth, or unexpected costs.

Want to learn how SBA 504 financing could help preserve your working capital? Connect with a loan officer in your state today! ➡️ https://dakotabusinesslending.com/contact/

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Fargo, ND
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