For more than 25 years, Rural Nevada business owners have benefited from a small but powerful alternative lender – the Rural Nevada Development Corporation (RNDC).
Achieving Homeownership Helps Rural Family Reduce Expenses
Sandra and Michael thought homeownership was beyond their reach. They never imagined it was not only possible but that they could reduce their housing expenses by buying a home.
They were living in a manufactured house with their three children and their dog. The home was built in the… more
Small Farm Feeds Local Appetite for Sustainable Products
When Geoff Scott and John Mathia teamed up to open a farm in northwest Oregon, they envisioned producing high-quality meat raised in an environmentally-sustainable manner. Their products were attractive to local customers and sold quickly, enabling them to expand to a 47-acre plot in Hillsboro.… more
Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford Pick-Your-Own with Solar Stewardship
Bishop’s Orchards, located in Guilford Connecticut, has a very long and proud history dating back to 1871. Now owned and operated by the Bishop’s family fifth generation, they continue to improve and expand the business. Their retail market has seen many renovations in the recent years and they… more
Bamberg County Gets Three New Fire Engine Pumper Tankers
Bamberg County recently was awarded three, Community Facility Combo Loan/Grant projects totaling $690,300 in loans and $149,700 in grants. These awards allowed Bamberg County to purchase three new fully equipped Fire Engine Pumper Tankers to replace their aging fleet. The new trucks will be… more
Rural Water System Improvements Prove to be Influencer in New Elementary School
The village of Bladen consistently dealt with issues of coliform violations but worked hard and successfully to keep the problem manageable. The water storage, a 1911 elevated tank, was in need of painting and resurfacing of the interior and exterior along with sanitary improvements and a new… more
Cindy's Journey to Her Home
Having lived in the small, rural Otoe County community all her life, Cindy Jewell knew that buying a home was something that she wanted to do but she was concerned that her financial situation would be challenging for a conventional loan. Cindy has worked as a hair dresser in neighboring… more
Water System Improvements for the Village of Homer
The village of Homer, is a small town in Northeast Nebraska located in Dakota County. The village was experiencing unaccounted for water reaching nearly 17 percent of the water pumped throughout the system. Residents in part of the town were not receiving adequate water pressure.