Congratulations to Allen and Kate Acker of Acker's Acres, the latest recipient in BCDI's Neighbors Investing In Neighbors Loan/Investment Program! This loan, funded directly by individual BCDI members who serve as investors, was fulfilled in a new record time -- less than twenty-four hours!

Acker’s Acres is a world-ranked, recreational disc golf course located on the Dingley Road in Bowdoinham. This is a multi-generational, family business, which has been in operation for nearly twenty years. Allen and Kate, who have taken over the business from Allen’s parents, have their sights on expansion. The money from this loan will be used for specific renovation costs as part of their business growth and "refresh". This low-interest loan will be paid back by Allen and Kate over the next two years.

Yesterday, we signed the loan documents and disbursed the check. Although the temperature was in the single digits and the wind had its own ideas on disbursement as it attempted to send the loan documents flying around Mailly Waterfront Park, the sun was shining and there were smiles under our masks!