Hettinger, North Dakota
LOVE THE PLACE YOU LIVE
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
No matter your career, hobbies, or passions, Hettinger has the organizations for you. With over 25 social, service, and business organizations for people of all ages, it's no mystery why Hettinger residents love the place they live!
ADAMS CO.
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
A GROUP OF CITIZENS COMMITTED TO:
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Providing assistance to new and existing businesses
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Coordinating efforts of other groups and individuals for the economic benefit of the community
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Developing methods of obtaining input from consumers
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Identifying and working on specific needs in the community
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Developing and coordinating education efforts
NEXT ACDC MEETING:
ACDC MEETING MINUTES
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June 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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July 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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August 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
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September 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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October 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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November 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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December 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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January 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
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February 2023 Annual Meeting Minutes
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March 2023 Board Meeting Minutes Coming Soon
Please contact the
Community Promotions Office at cpo@hettingernd.org to request additional meeting information or older minutes.
PURPOSE:
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To encourage the start-up & expansion of manufacturing, service, retail & other businesses in Adams Co.
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To provide employment to residents of the Adams Co. area
ELIGIBILITY:
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New or expanding businesses including manufacturing, service & retail located in Adams Co.
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Applications will be reviewed based upon the ability of the business to fulfill the program's purpose & the availability of funds
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If an application is received from a business that has a direct competitor in the community served, written consent must be obtained from direct competitors or approval by a 2/3 affirmative vote of the total board membership.
Interest Subsidy
Description:
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The program provides for the "buydown" of interest on new or existing business loans at local financial institutions.
Guidelines:
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Interest will be subsidized to the current average passbook savings rate (local), not less than 2.5 %.
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Limited to a maximum of $1,000.00/yearly. To be paid quarterly over a 3 year period.
Application Process:
Submit the following with a request in writing:
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Amount of subsidy requested
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Number of employees
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Copy of loan documents
Provide a copy of the Business Plan
Loan Collateral
Description:
This program is designed to provide additional loan collateral for new or expanding businesses.
Guidelines:
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Collateral can be set aside as a CD in a participating financial institution for up to 3 years.
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Extension of the 3 year period will be reviewed as needed.
Application Process:
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Application should be initiated in partnership with a local financial institution.
Submit the following with a request in writing:
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Amount of collateral requested
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Number of employees
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Business Plan
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Loan Documents
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Application review based on plan feasibility, employment impact and reasonable rate of interest on base loan.
Rent Subsidy
Purpose:
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To improve the appearance of Main Street and other high traffic areas within the County by occupying vacant buildings.
Description:
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This program will provide cash subsidy of monthly rental expense.
Guidelines:
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Cash subsidy of up to 40% of the monthly rental expense but limited to $1,000.00/yearly.
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Subsidy available for 3 years paid quarterly.
Application Process:
Submit the following with a request in writing:
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Building to be rented
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Amount of subsidy requested
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Relationship to lessor of property
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Number of employees
Provide a copy of the Business Plan.
One-Time Building Improvement
Description:
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Cash match for leasehold improvements on existing vacant buildings.
Guidelines:
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One-time cash match for building improvements to a maximum of $3000.00 to be paid quarterly over a 3-year period.
Application Process:
Submit the following with a request in writing:
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Building to be rented
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Amount of subsidy requested
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Relationship to lessor of property
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Number of employees
Provide a copy of the Business Plan.
OTHER ACDC ASSISTANCE:
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LOCAL BUSINESS & INDUSTRY DATA
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DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETING & BUSINESS PLANS
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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
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ACCESS TO STATE, FEDERAL & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Roosevelt - Custer Regional Council
Roosevelt - Custer Regional Council is incorporated as a non-profit, quasi-public organization, formed and supported by the local governmental units of southwestern North Dakota. The council provides planning and technical assistance to an eight county area composed of Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope, and Stark Counties.
The activities of the Regional Council cover a broad spectrum as they pertain to the local government and the local resources of southwestern North Dakota.
Work activities deal with tourism, local community and county operations, land use, feasibility programs, legislative functions, and economic development assistance which includes three gap financing programs aimed at job creation.
The Regional Council represents one of the sources of information and implementation for entities located within southwestern North Dakota and can be reached at (701)225-1241.
Small Business Development Center
Core Services
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Needs Assessment
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Training
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Counseling on:
· Advertising
· Business plan development
· Loan applications
· Personal management
· Financial management
· Cash flow management
· Exporting
· Market research
· Business computers
· Record keeping systems
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Computerized Database Research
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Business Resource Library
Contact the Bowman County Development Corporation for more information:
13 1/2 E. Divide St.
Bowman, ND 58623
(701)523-5880
teran@ndsbdc.org
bowmanbusiness@ndsupernet.com
DAKOTA BUTTES VISITORS COUNCIL
The purpose of this organization is to:
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market Adams County North Dakota and its communities by participating with qualified local groups, clubs and organizations with the promotion of special events, activities and projects through a cooperative marketing program to assist with advertising of events within Adams County
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to enhance tourism and economic betterment within Adams County and the region
Buffalo Trails in the Dakota Buttes
Francie Berg, author
board of directors
Chairperson:
Cindy Ham
Secretary/Treasurer:
Student Member:
Members:
Francie Berg
Rochelle Shirek
Loren Luckow
Earleen Friez
Kim Schalesky
Jacki Christman
Val Braun
Next Meeting
Tuesday, April 11th at 12:00pm via Zoom and at The Rural Collective
Please contact the office for an agenda at cpo@hettingernd.org
Gift Certificates
Hettinger Chamber Gift Certificates can be used at any Chamber member business & are made in any denomination. Purchase at the Chamber Office at 120 South Main Hettinger, ND 58639.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
In an effort to make meetings and Chamber happenings more accessible to our members, we've added our meeting agendas and minutes to the Chamber page! Please join us for our monthly board meetings or contact the Community Promotions Office at 567-2531 or any of the board of directors if you would like additional information on Chamber happenings.