STURGIS (9/25/2012) – Construction began this week on the Aspen Grove assisted living facility located on Moose Drive in Sturgis. The $3.2 million, 22,000 square foot facility will provide 33 apartment suites offering assisted living services. It will create 15 full time jobs, as well as several part time positions. Aspen Grove will be ready for occupancy […]
STURGIS, SD (9/24/12) – Samson Exhaust, a California-based custom motorcycle parts manufacturer, started construction on a 45,000 square foot building in the Sturgis Industrial Park. The relocation project is expected to be completed by April 2013 and will create 30 new jobs to start. Samson Exhaust founder and CEO Kenny Price purchased the 3-acre site […]
PIERRE, S.D. (8/22/12) – For the ninth year in a row, South Dakota has earned a spot on the Pollina Corporate Real Estate list of Top 10 Pro-Business States. South Dakota is listed as the seventh best state in the nation for business in 2012. South Dakota was also ranked No. 7 last year. The […]
Sturgis, SD – August 15, 2012: Rural Development South Dakota State Director Elsie M. Meeks announced the award of $99,999 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Funds (RBEG) to the Sturgis Economic Development Corp. The Rural Development funds will be used to construct a business incubator in the form of a 4-unit industrial mall complex. It will […]
STURGIS (8/2/2012)- A collaborative effort among the City of Sturgis, the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, Sturgis Economic Development Corp., and FourFront Design, Inc. is underway to develop a Downtown Framework Plan for Sturgis. A task force of 15 community members has been formed to collaborate with FourFront Design, Inc. to complete a 10-week effort […]
Three Sturgis business people were honored June 1 at the Black Hills Community Economic Development banquet. Willie Whelchel was named the Black Hills Entrepreneur of the Year. A film produced for the banquet noted that Whelchel’s retail malls, convention center, and Sturgis Holiday Inn Express have transformed I-90’s Exit 30. Lonnie Isam won the Black […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The Enterprising States study rates South Dakota in the Top 10 when it comes to economic performance, a talented workforce, and being in the best position to prosper in the next five to 10 years. “These accolades are testament to common sense policies that allow for business development with reasonable taxes and […]
Sturgis, SD (3/9/2012) – Sturgis Economic Development Corp. hosted an informational session yesterday for northern Black Hills businesses to learn more about Gov. Daugaard’s new workforce development initiative, South Dakota Wins, and the recruitment opportunities available to area employers. SD Wins brings together government, education and business leaders to capitalize on South Dakota’s tremendous potential. This program will help […]
PIERRE, S.D. (2/23/12) – Gov. Dennis Daugaard says increased sales for one South Dakota business will soon mean an expansion project for another company on the opposite side of the state. The partnership involves Horizon Machine, a Sturgis manufacturer specializing in firearm components, and Sioux Falls-based South Dakota Silencer. Sound suppressors for South Dakota Silencer […]
Business relocates from East Coast STURGIS (8/17/11) – Jessica Carmichael, owner of Sturgis Cigar & Knife Co., recently opened her retail cigar and knife shop at 2275 Lazelle St. Located in the Sturgis Coffee building, Jessica and husband Cory relocated this portion of the family business in time for the 71st Rally. The custom engraving operation will […]