FAQ’s

What do I need to do to start a business in Sturgis?

The Community Development Department is a “one-stop shop” that makes it easy for new businesses looking to locate in Sturgis. Questions on planning, zoning, building permits, and inspections can all be answered here. For more information, click here http://www.sturgis-sd.gov/index.aspx?nid=76, or contact:

Rick Bush, Director of Community Development
1040 2nd St., Suite 103
Sturgis, SD 57785
Ph: (605) 347-4424
Fx: (605) 347-9187
rbush@sturgisgov.com

What do I need to do to start a business in Meade County?

The Meade County Equalization & Planning Department coordinates the county's policies for commercial and industrial growth. They can answer questions on planning, zoning, building permits and variances. For more information, click www.meadecounty.org/equalizationandplanning.html, or contact:

Bill Rich or Kirk Chaffee
Meade County Equalization & Planning
1300 Sherman St., Suite 222
Sturgis, SD 57785
Ph: (605) 347-3818
brich@meadecounty.org
doe@meadecounty.org

What do I need to start a business in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, our size is our strength. We are small, and we consider that an asset. We easily cut through the red tape, work together, and share the information you need to know.
Click here for South Dakota’s New Business Checklist.

http://sdreadytowork.com/media/docs/Misc/NewBusiness_Checklist.pdf

Click here for South Dakota’s Licensing and Registration information.

http://sdreadytowork.com/media/docs/Misc/Licensing_Registering_Info.pdf

How do I get funding for my business?

Funding for projects can come from a wide variety of sources – city, county, state, federal, local economic development groups, grants, etc. Funding is custom tailored to fulfill the needs of each project. To determine a package that best fits your business requirements, we will need to have a full understanding of your business plan. Contact the Sturgis Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) today to arrange your confidential interview.

Pat Kurtenbach, President
Sturgis Economic Development Corp.
605-347-4896
pat@sturgisdevelopment.com

Where do I get help writing my business plan?

Small Business Development Center
525 University Loop, Suite 102
Rapid City, SD 57701
605.716.0015 Phone
605.394.6140 Fax
Dona Leavens, Regional Director
dleavens@tie.net
www.usd.edu/sbdc

Who can assist my business in getting government contracts?

Procurement and Technical Assistance Center
525 University Loop, Suite 102
Rapid City, SD 57701
605.394.5311 Phone
605.394.6140 Fax
Eric Christianson, Regional Director
echristianson@tie.net
www.usd.edu/ptac

Manufacturing & Technology Solutions
525 University Loop, Suite 102
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 716-0006 Phone
Chris Hamm, Client Development
christopher.hamm@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/mts