Our Mission

Prairie West Development Foundation (PWDF), a non-profit organization, is committed to the growth and ongoing success of the current and future business sectors of Beach, Golva, and Sentinel Butte in Golden Valley County and Billings County in Southwestern North Dakota..

PWDF partners with the City and County Governments, Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Together we support business education, interest buy downs, assistance in accessing local and state incentive programs, Renaissance Zone and tax incentives available to North Dakota small businesses

2007 PWDF Board Members:

Cory McCaskey - President
Tama Smith - Vice President
David Helsper - Treasurer
Duane Maus - Secretary
Cheryl Planert - Director
Debra Walworth-Executive Director

The Prairie West Development Foundation board meets every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Community Learning & Technology Center in Beach.

New Market Tax Credits:

Golden Valley County is elgible for new market tax credits.  For more information visit www.dakotasamerica.com .  Please note that each project is based on its own merit.

Business Micro Loans:

PWDF has $5,000 Business Micro Loans available!  These matching loans are for existing and start-up businesses in Golden Valley or Billings Counties at 2% below prime.  Loan funds can only be committed to the extent available.  Maximum loan cannot exceed $5,000. For more information contact Deb at 701-872-3121. 

Legal Notice:  In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Prairie West Development Foundation is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write Prairie West Development Foundation, Executive Director, PO Box 784, Beach, ND 58621-0784 or call 701-872-3121.