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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 Institution (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.

Applications for the Entrepreneur District are officially open! 📣Whether you’re looking for (FREE!) office space or to l...
11/02/2026

Applications for the Entrepreneur District are officially open! 📣

Whether you’re looking for (FREE!) office space or to learn from and grow alongside a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, the District is here to support you.

We can’t wait to meet the next group of District Residents and hope you can be a part of it! 💙

Click here to apply and learn more➡️ https://dakotabusinesslending.com/entrepreneur-district/

Happy Halloween from all of us at Dakota Business Lending! 🎃👻
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at Dakota Business Lending! 🎃👻

Why work with DBL? We're glad you asked 😉For over 40 years, our team has been helping small businesses across our footpr...
10/28/2026

Why work with DBL? We're glad you asked 😉

For over 40 years, our team has been helping small businesses across our footprint access the financing they need to start and grow.

We offer multiple financing programs to fill the gap when traditional financing isn't enough, have local team members who live in, know, and love your area, and truly couldn't think of a better way to serve our communities.

Reach out to a loan officer in your area to get started!➡️https://lnkd.in/dH7gncQ

Calling all North Dakota small business owners! 📣Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is coming back to North Dakota, a...
10/27/2026

Calling all North Dakota small business owners! 📣

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is coming back to North Dakota, and applications are now open!

This no-cost program is a great opportunity to sharpen your business skills, connect with expert advisors, and build relationships with fellow small business owners from across the country.

70% of alumni grow their revenue and 50% create new jobs within six months of graduating.📈

Know a small business owner who could benefit? Send this their way!

👉Apply now: https://www.goldmansachs.com/community-transformation/10000-small-businesses/us/growing-with-rural-america

Applications for the 2027 Entrepreneur District cohort open next week on November 2nd! If you or someone you know is an ...
10/27/2026

Applications for the 2027 Entrepreneur District cohort open next week on November 2nd! If you or someone you know is an entrepreneur looking for office space and opportunities for collaboration, this is for you!

To learn more about the Entrepreneur District and hear from past cohorts, visit our website! ➡️https://dakotabusinesslending.com/entrepreneur-district/

10/22/2026

Tune in! 🎤

Roxi sat down with Anna to chat about something we’re passionate about: helping businesses access the capital and resources they need to turn ideas into reality.

They also talk Built on Grit: North Dakota Business Hall of Fame and why celebrating the businesses making an impact across North Dakota is so important to us.

Thanks to Williston Economic Development for having us! Give the episode a listen. ☺️

Guess who's turning 1 today?! (in Dakota Business Lending years) 😉Carter! Carter Johnson serves as an Assistant Loan Off...
10/20/2026

Guess who's turning 1 today?! (in Dakota Business Lending years) 😉

Carter! Carter Johnson serves as an Assistant Loan Officer out of our Sioux Falls office. He joined the Dakota Business Lending team as a Loan Specialist with a year of previous experience in SBA 504 lending and a strong desire to continue learning and growing in the field, and he has done just that!

He is always ready to take on something new and isn't afraid to have a little fun along the way.

Congrats, Carter! Thanks for all you do! 🎊

Today marks 11 years for Emily Schroeder, one of our Sr. Business Development/Commercial Loan Officers! 😁Emily has serve...
10/19/2026

Today marks 11 years for Emily Schroeder, one of our Sr. Business Development/Commercial Loan Officers! 😁

Emily has served our team in a variety of roles throughout her time here, and at the heart of everything she has done is a true passion for helping our organization and others succeed. She's always ready to learn, find new or creative solutions to challenges, and do what it takes to help our borrowers and lenders grow.

Congratulations on 11 years, Emily! We look forward to many more!

More to celebrate! Yesterday was also Rochelle's 5️⃣ year anniversary at Dakota Business Lending! Rochelle is our Portfo...
10/19/2026

More to celebrate! Yesterday was also Rochelle's 5️⃣ year anniversary at Dakota Business Lending!

Rochelle is our Portfolio Manager and works to manage the organization's overall portfolio and assist borrowers throughout the life of their loans.

Rochelle is a team builder, lifelong learner, and isn't afraid to dive into the details. Our borrowers are lucky to have her and so are we!

Here's to Rochelle! 🎉

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5630 36th Avenue S
Fargo, ND
58104

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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