Adrian Smith (R-NE03)

  • Appropriations Staffer: Jimmy Gao
  • jimmy.gao@mail.house.gov
  • DC Phone: 202-225-6435
  • Last updated: 02/25/2026

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $170.4 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $108.4 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $39.9 million in consumer lending, with the balance going to other activities. For more impact data, check out the CDFI Advocacy App over at CDFI Friendly America.

Stories from the District
About Chadron Federal Credit Union
  • Grand Island,
  • Nebraska
  • Chadron Federal Credit Union
  • CDFI Credit Unions
With Chadron Federal Credit Union, you are a member, not a number. Our goal is to put our members first in all we do.
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Bertrand Farmers Market
  • Bertrand,
  • Nebraska
  • Center for Rural Affairs Community Capital
  • Groceries and Healthy Food, Rural Development, Small Business, Technical Assistance
Center for Rural Affairs technical assistance helped the Bertrand Farmers Market strengthen marketing, train vendors, purchase promotional materials, and expand from roughly 10 vendors to as many as 20. The rural Nebraska market provides a recurring outlet for local food producers, artisans, and small businesses while serving as a community gathering place.
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Bloomfield Tire & Oil – Stingers OneStop Convenience Store
  • Bloomfield,
  • Nebraska
  • Native360 Loan Fund
  • Loan Fund, Small Business, Tribal Economic Development
The Gills family business includes parents Ken & Janet along with son Jeremy and wife Stacey. They acquired Freeman Brothers in 2013 and renamed it Bloomfield Tire & Oil, where Jeremy Gill spearheads the tire & oil operation. He gained his knowledge and experience while working for the former owners, the Freeman brothers, during his high school years. After attending college and working in another industry, Jeremy decided to move his family back to his hometown of Bloomfield when they purchased the tire and oil business...
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Business growth enables family-owned auto repair shop to give back to its community
  • North Platte,
  • Nebraska
  • Center for Rural Affairs Community Capital
  • Loan Fund, Small Business
Not everyone is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to make their childhood hobby a full-time career. But Cody Cahill has been working on cars his whole life, and now he gets paid to do what he loves.
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Business owner believes success takes sacrifice and is worth the work
  • South Sioux City,
  • Nebraska
  • Center for Rural Affairs Community Capital
  • Loan Fund, Small Business
Running a business is more than a job for Alberto Castillo; it’s a way of life.
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Cairo Farmers Market
  • Cairo,
  • Nebraska
  • Center for Rural Affairs Community Capital
  • Groceries and Healthy Food, Rural Development, Small Business, Technical Assistance
Center for Rural Affairs technical assistance helped Cairo Farmers Market improve signage and marketing, add vendor space, create a Market Hub, and provide training on cottage foods and business development. The rural market brings fresh produce, locally produced foods, and other goods to a Nebraska community without a grocery store while supporting local vendors and entrepreneurs.
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CDFIs with Branches in the District
Center for Rural Affairs Community Capital
  • Headquarters
  • , Lyons
Chadron Federal Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Chadron
Ho-Chunk Community Capital Inc.
  • Headquarters
  • , Winnebago
Native360 Loan Fund
  • Headquarters
  • , GRAND ISLAND
Nebraska Enterprise Fund
  • Headquarters
  • , Oakland

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