Revolving Loan Fund

NECOG DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Serving Northeast South Dakota since 1989


ABOUT US
Originally funding for the NECOG Development Corporation’s (NECOG-DC) Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) was through the Northeast Council of Governments in 1989 by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to promote industrial and economic development in northeast South Dakota. In 1994 NECOG received an Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) loan from USDA Rural Development. The following year, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, NECOG Development Corporation, was created in order to administer the growing loan funds. NECOG-DC has since received: two additional grants from EDA, a multiple IRP loans, a HUD grant to help create a new loan fund specifically for downtown Aberdeen, and a loan from South Dakota’s Rural Economic Development & Initiative Fund (REDI) program. In 2010 the capital base in NECOG-DC’s RLF reached $4 million. (See our success stories.)

NECOG-DC’s RLF program has been capitalized by a number of sources over the years. Major contributions include: EDA, USDA Rural Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the City of Aberdeen, South Dakota’s REDI Fund, and Wells Fargo Community Foundation. Other contributions include: NECOG, South Dakota Community Foundation, Northwestern Public Service, Montana-Dakota Utilities, Dacotah Bank, and US Bank.


MISSION
To foster economic development, create/retain jobs, stimulate business opportunities, and attract/retain business in northeast South Dakota through various economic programs and relationships with Federal, State, and local officials.

SERVICE AREA
Counties of: Beadle, Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, Marshall, McPherson, Potter, Spink, and Walworth.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Donald W. Kallenberger, Eureka
• R. Scott Campbell, Frederick
• R. Craig Oberle, Mellette
• Susan K. Meidinger, Aberdeen
• Jerry Pulling, Mellette
• Doug DeBoer, Miller
• Christine Goldsmith, Mobridge

ELIGIBLE COST
• Business Acquisition
• Land/Building Acquisition
• Building Renovation
• Inventory Purchase
• New Building Construction
• Equipment Purchase
• Machine/Supplies
• Leasehold Improvements
• Start-Up Cost
• Permanent Working Capital

INELIGIBLE COST
• Refinancing of existing debt
• Relocation outside of service area
• Short-term operating loans or bridge loans
• Housing – spec homes, apartments, flipping homes, etc.
• Business whose majority of income comes from alcohol or gambling

DUNS NUMBER
The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) requires all recipients and sub-recipients of Federal financial assistance, EXCEPT INDIVIDUALS, are required to have a DUNS number. The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) is a unique nine-character identification number provided by the commercial company Dun and Bradstreet (D&B). To obtain a DUNS number, free of charge, contact D&B at (866) 705-5711 or https://www.dnb.com.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The following general information is to assist you in applying for a NECOG-DC loan. This list is not intended to be all inclusive. If you still have questions about your project's eligibility, please visit with the RLF Manager. For an application, click here.

  1. Participation of another lender or turn down letter from a financial institution. NECOG-DC does not compete with private lenders and encourages participation of a local lender in all projects.
  2. Equity injection must be at least 10% of the total project cost. Equity can be in the form of cash, other assets, or existing equity in a business.
  3. Project must be located within the twelve county service area.
  4. A business plan and projections are required. The Small Business Development Center (605) 626-2565 will assist in the completion of these.
  5. NECOG-DC’s Board of Director’s meets monthly on all completed applications. Complete applications should be turned in by the 15th day of each month.


PAYMENT CALCULATOR
Use to calculate approximate loan payment.


BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
The Business Resource Center (BRC) is a one-stop location for public use of business information, education, and assistance designed to help entrepreneurs start, operate, and grow their businesses in South Dakota. Located within the NECOG offices in Aberdeen, materials of the center are self service. With the materials of the Business Resource Center to assist entrepreneurs and individuals looking to start or expand a business they have a great resource to assist them in accomplishing their endeavor.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers services in business planning, financial projections, and business management. Their many services are beneficial to both the individual looking to start a business or an existing business owner looking to improve or expand their product/service. SBDC’s professional services are confidential and most are at no cost. The SBDC is located at 416 Production St. North, Aberdeen, SD 57401. They can also be reached at (605) 626-2565 or via email.


PRIVACY POLICY
Click to read the NECOG-DC Privacy Policy.

BY-LAWS
Click to read the NECOG-DC By-Laws (PDF)

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, and familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination; write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
Working Today for a Better Tomorrow !

Our goal, like yours, is to improve the quality of life in Northeast South Dakota by providing the tools to create and retain jobs and increase the services available in your community.  To accomplish this goal, we offer professional development, planning and management services to local governments, and assist in the administration of local programs and projects.