Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation Stories and Data

Building a Stronger Community
Chasing Dandelions brings Play Therapy to Aberdeen
A New Lease on Life
Makoche Clothing Company

Thank you to our partners at Inclusive and CDBA for sharing data on CDFI Bank and CDFI Credit Union branch locations. In addition, about 100 of our CDFI Stories come from OFN’s story database.

CDFI Investment Map

Mapped CDFI investment data (2005-2023), via the CDFI Coalition's partnership with CDFI Friendly America.

CDFI Advocacy App

Want more state data? Check out CDFI Friendly America's mobile-friendly CDFI Advocacy App for impacts from 2005-2023.

Testimonials

CDFI are critical in our outline areas. The focus areas and collaborative efforts with tribal members continue to be a success.

Eric Shepherd, Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority, Sisseton, SD

CDFIs are needed throughout the country to help people make their dreams come true by becoming a homeowner.

Colleen Steele, Mazaska Owecaso Otipi Financial Inc., Pine, SD

True core CDFIs are the leaders and support mechanisms in rural communities. They are the local trusted partners that positively impact individuals, companies and communities to build equity and hope into areas that are difficult to develop.

Lori Moen, GROW SD, Sisseton, SD

CDFIs have been a vital role in our community by providing low-cost capital to businesses. Capital is not readily available in the rural area I live, so it’s imperative that CDFIs continue to receive funding that helps support small businesses and continue to grow small communities.

Katie Rasmus, Grow SD, Sisseton, SD