The cooperative development center is supported by North Dakota's rural electric and telecommunications cooperatives and a grant through USDA. Center staff works to bring new and expanded businesses and services to rural communities to enhance the quality of life for those living there. Learn More
ND Rural Grocery Initiative
The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives has partnered with the North Dakota rural grocers, the North Dakota Grocers Association, and Dakota College at Bottineau Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture to bring resources and information to local growers and grocers.
Communities build, grow with development financing for the growth challenges now facing North Dakota communities, the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) is playing a valuable role co-ops.
The 2021 Virtual Rural Developers Assembly was held 9:30 a.m. CT Tuesday, Sept. 14. If you were unable to attend, feel free to view the recorded meeting below. Please contact Mary Helvig at mstumpf@ndarec.com, 701-667-6404 if you have any questions.
