Job Development Authority

Job Development Authority Fund was established in 1993 and is authorized by
 the ND Century Code.

 The purpose is to provide incentives to businesses that desire to expand or to
 locate in the Ashley

 trade area. The primary purpose of this fund is to create new jobs; save existing 
jobs; expand the

local tax base; increase capital investment; improve the entrepreneurial climate 
of the region; and

 to generally expand the primary sector financial base of the area. Generally, JDA funds will be used

to develop private enterprise. Non-profit organizations will be considered for these funds only under

 the most unusual circumstances, and only when it can be determined that the non-profit venture

 meets the general purpose for which the fund was established.

The JDA Fund Committee accepts applications and processes them for the administration of funds

for this program. It is important that the process is comprehensive enough to protect the community

interest, but streamlined enough so as not to discourage potential applications from seeking

financial assistance.

Your participation in helping fund these programs would be greatly appreciated.

This is tax-deductible.

Opportunities, Inc.         Click Here

This organization was established in 1969 as a North Dakota corporation that would utilize

membership share funds to help fund economic and community development in Ashley.

There are 100 shares sold originally at $25.00 per share. There are currently about 30 to 40

 active shareholders. The fund from the shares were invested in the Ashley Community

 Endowment Fund.

Opportunities, Inc. has been instrumental in helping fund such projects as TechLink,

Ashley Motel, Blumhardt's, Link's True Value and many other businesses. The funds

for this organization are of two types. There are loans available, and also grant funds

which are distributed through an application process. The governing boa

rd is made up of nominated local people who oversee the fund and approve grants

and loans.

If you are interested in helping support this organization, you may purchase shares

at $25.00 each. These shares will be used to promote economic and

community development in Ashley.

Ashley Community Endowment Fund

The Ashley Endowment Fund is currently located under the auspices of the North Dakota

 Community Foundation organization. This foundation was organized in 1976 and is a

 non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that receives and distributes charitable funds. These

funds help to support programs which benefit Ashley. The Ashley Endowment Fund is

actually managed by the foundation organization, but the local Opportunities, Inc. share

funds, donations and a large donation from the Centennial committee. There have since

 been some matching funds that have been provided to increase the fund. The endowment

fund has helped to further promote economic and community development in Ashley, and

 is an invaluable resource for our community. Several business projects have benefited from

 this fund, which include various community beautification projects and more.

This is your opportunity to support the future of Ashley

to make sure we are here for a Reunion 3000.