THIS EDA INVESTMENT SUPPORTS THE IMMIGRANT DEVELOPMENT CENTER WITH CONDUCTING A FEASIBILITY AND IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR HOW PLANNED TOOLS CAN PROMOTE BUSINESS EXPANSION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION, AND NEW BUSINESS CREATION FOR REGIONAL RESILIENCE IN FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA. THE PROJECT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING EFFORTS FOR AFFORDABLE AND CULTURALLY UNIQUE LENDING TOOLS WILL HELP FILL GAPS FOR DISTRESSED BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE REGION. ONCE COMPLETED, THE PROJECT WILL CREATE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP TO DIFFERENTIATE AND STRENGTHEN THE REGIONAL ECONOMY.