GROW South Dakota Programs

For more than 40 years, our mission has been to support business owners through loans and business technical assistance. We continue this tradition today with affordable business financing.

Statewide lender Finance new and existing businesses Real estate, equipment, inventory and working capital Terms and conditions Loan amounts typically range from $500-$250,000 The term is based on collateral Inquire... Learn More

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Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Center offers no cost confidential business management consulting services to support potential and existing businesses in South Dakota. The Center assists clients in developing their business plans, preparing financial projections, or addressing other issues the small business person may face. The... Learn More

A Half-Century of Serving South Dakotans

In 1978, NESDCAP created the Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation (NESDEC) as a revolving loan fund to focus on small business lending and job creation in 22 counties. In 2007, Grow South Dakota, was formed to provide housing, community and economic development statewide. Through services to individuals, technical assistance to community and economic development agencies, and loans to small businesses and homebuyers, GROW South Dakota has had broad and lasting impact.