North Dakota Development Fund Approves $2.16M in Loans for Child Care, Tech and Ag Projects in Q2
31 Jul 2025
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The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that six companies were approved for a total of $2.16 million in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) during the second quarter of 2025.
"These investments reflect our commitment to economic growth and meeting community needs across North Dakota," said Commerce Economic Development & Finance Deputy Director and Head of Investments and Innovation Shayden Akason. "We’re proud to support businesses that are expanding access to child care – an essential service that enables parents to remain in the workforce and strengthens the state’s economic resilience."
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