Improving the Quality of Life in Northeast South Dakota

Through Community and Economic Development

Fostering Economic Development and Stimulating Business Opportunities

The Northeast Council of Governments (NECOG) is an association of city and county governments formed to improve the quality of life in Northeast South Dakota by providing the tools to create and retain jobs and increase the services available in your community. In addition, through NECOG’s relationship with the NECOG Development Corporation, NECOG also helps promote economic development in the region by providing financing for new and expanding businesses.

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Your Community Planning Ally

Northeast Council of Governments (NECOG)

NECOG offers professional development, planning and management services to local governments, and assists in the administration of local programs and projects.

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Your Business Financing Partner

NECOG Development Corporation

NECOG Development Corporation is an alternative lender for small business financing with a mission to support growth and entrepreneurship in the counties served.

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Integral to Ongoing Community and Economic Development

Community Funding

NECOG assists governmental entities and nonprofit groups through the process of preparing and submitting funding applications and the administration of awarded grants and loans.

Business Loan Fund

Through the Business Loan Fund (previously known as the Revolving Loan Fund), NECOG is able to provide direct loans to eligible individuals and businesses to fuel economic growth.

Serving 12 Counties in Northeast SD

NECOG provides valuable services and funding opportunities for community growth to the South Dakota counties of Beadle, Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, Marshall, McPherson, Potter, Spink and Walworth.

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Community Planning Services

We assist municipalities, counties, non-profits and economic entities in a number of ways. For the twelve counties we serve we provide comprehensive planning, guidance with zoning ordinances, GIS services, and data to assist with strategic planning, housing, emergency management and more.

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