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Building North Dakota
State Director Jasper Schneider
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North Dakota has spoken. The ND 2.0 initiative has taken us to thirteen communities across the state. The capstone conference is coming up on April 17th in Fargo where we will be releasing the state-wide results. Register today to participate in what the next chapter of North Dakota looks like and to hear what others from across the state are saying on issues including: housing, health care, quality of life and economic development.
What: North Dakota 2.0 Capstone Summit
When: April 17th
Where: Fargo
Hope to see you there!
Jasper Schneider
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ND 2.0 DRAWS A CROWD
"One of the best things that you can do is ask people what they think, and not only hear them, but listen," Jasper Schneider.
- KX News, March 12, 2012 | |
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ND 2.0 IS COMING TO FARGO
Planet Money to speak at event | |
The public is invited to attend the capstone event to North Dakota 2.0 Introduced last fall, ND 2.0 is an initiative focused on bringing people together to discuss the future and how we achieve success, strengthen our communities and preserve our quality of life in a changing economy.
Adam Davidson and Alex Blumberg, award-winning hosts of radio show Planet Money, will highlight the summit as keynote speakers. They have the unique ability to present and explain even the most complex economic issues so that listeners gain a complete understanding of not only what happened and why, but also the importance of these news stories in their lives. Come hear them talk about the national economy and how North Dakota is contributing!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Reception 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Summit 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For more details and to register, please visit www.nd20.com.
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BOWMAN, DICKINSON, WATFORD CITY & CROSBY
North Dakota 2.0 |
The last of 12 town hall style meetings were held in Bowman, Dickinson, Watford City, and Crosby. The ND 2.0 initiative will wrap up with an event in Fargo on April 17th.
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DELIVERING HEALTHCARE TO THE BAKKEN
USDA helps build Trinity Health and renovate St. Luke's Hospital | |
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Trinity Health expects to open its new specialty clinic in Williston this August. USDA Rural Development financed the project with a $5.5 million loan.
The new facility will be a three-story medical office building that will replace two existing clinics - Trinity Community Clinic-Western Dakota and Trinity Regional Eyecare. When completed, the clinic will meet the needs of an aging population as well as the demand for services due to increased activity in the oil industry.
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St. Luke's Hospital recently completed an addition and renovation project using a $1 million USDA Rural Development guaranteed loan through First National Bank and Trust Company of Crosby.
The hospital is a 15,011 square-foot, one-story medical building, with a partial basement on the south side of the hospital. Additional exam rooms were added and the hospital design was remodeld for easier access to services. The project improves the availabilty of modern medical services substantially to residents. | |
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DENNIS RODIN RECEIVES WALLY BEYER AWARD |
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At the North Dakota Association of Rural Electic Cooperatives (NDaRECs) annual meeting, Dennis Rodin received the Wally Beyer award. Candidates are evaluated on long-term contributions to rural development, whether through program design and implementation or the conduct of development practices that resulted in successful projects.
Dennis is the USDA Rural Development Business & Cooperative Program Director in North Dakota and was recognized by his peers for having a high level of proficiency in developing projects that benefit those who live in rural North Dakota. Congratulations Dennis as you are well-deserving of this award! |
| PROGRAM UPDATES | |
Grant Deadline for rural businesses USDA Rural Development is seeking applications by May 9, 2012 for grants to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic development. Through the Rural Community Development Initiative(RCDI) program, applications are sought for projects that:
- Provide technical assistance to improve the capacity of local organizations to complete successful housing, economic development and community facilities projects;
- Help recipients complete pre-development requirements - such as architectural and engineering plans;
- Help development organizations improve their broad operations, management and knowledge of financial and information technology systems;
- Provide homeownership education or training for entrepreneurs.
Part of the RCDI funds to be awarded may be used for projects associated with the Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge. For more information, please contact Mark Wax, program director, at (701) 530-2029 or mark.wax@nd.usda.gov.
Apartments offer housing options for seniors in Williston
The 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program was used in conjunction with other financial resources to build two affordable housing apartment complexes in oil country. Williston Senior Apartment Homes, located at 2610 24th Ave W in Williston is targeted toward households age 55 and older. The complex consists of both one and two bedroom apartments, all with open floor plans, energy star appliances, and washer and dryer hook-ups. Tenants began moving in late June 2011 with no problem filling all 40 apartments. For more information on the multi-family housing programs, please contact Kathy Lake at (701) 530-2049 or kathy.lake@nd.usda.gov.
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"USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender".
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave.,
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800)795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
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