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Addressing Childcare Shortages with Business Start-Up Workshop

Addressing Childcare Shortages with Business Start-Up Workshop Workshop Designed for Start-Up In-Home Child Care Providers in the Northern Black Hills Childcare shortages persist as a pressing challenge for many families across South Dakota, spurring a series of free, full-day Child Care Business Bootcamp workshops in August. Recognizing the need for proactive solutions, a coalition of […]

New Housing Community, Highlands at Norman Ranch, Breaks Ground in Summerset, SD

New Housing Community, Highlands at Norman Ranch, Breaks Ground in Summerset, SD Summerset, SD – With a crowd of more than 100 community leaders and citizens looking on, groundbreaking ceremonies were held July 23, for a new housing community to be built on a 300+ acre site on the east side of Summerset. The Highlands […]

New Leasing Opportunities in the Sturgis Industrial Park!

New Leasing Opportunities in the Sturgis Industrial Park! SEDC is excited to announce our latest multi-unit building in the Sturgis Industrial Park is now ready to lease! Located on Hansen Avenue, this multi-unit building offers an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish themselves in a prime industrial location. It features four spacious units, each measuring […]

New Housing Study Reveals Insights on Housing Trends and Challenges in Sturgis

New Housing Study Reveals Insights on Housing Trends and Challenges in Sturgis Sturgis Economic Development Corp (SEDC) is pleased to announce the release of the comprehensive findings from our latest housing study, offering valuable insights into the current state of housing in Sturgis. Conducted in collaboration with the Augustana Research Institute and the City of Sturgis, […]

SEDC Welcomes Brenna Block as Economic Development Coordinator

SEDC Welcomes Brenna Block as Economic Development Coordinator SEDC is thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Sturgis Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) proudly announces the appointment of Brenna Block as its new Economic Development Coordinator. With a proven track record in economic development, Brenna brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new […]

SEDC seeking Economic Development Coordinator

SEDC seeking Economic Development Coordinator SEDC is seeking an Economic Development Coordinator – a self-starter with integrity, transparent and open communication, ability to keep confidentiality, and motivation to make an impact in Sturgis, Summerset, Piedmont Valley, and throughout Meade County. Sturgis Economic Development Corp is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit economic development organization that exists […]

Your Insights Matter: Sturgis Housing Study Resident Survey

Your Insights Matter: Sturgis Housing Study Resident Survey Sturgis Economic Development Corp (SEDC) has partnered with the Augustana Research Institute for a Housing Needs Study to better understand our community’s housing needs. Your brief input via our survey designed for Sturgis residents will significantly contribute to this study. Please take a moment to share your […]

Murphy Company expanding to the Sturgis Industrial Park

Murphy Company expanding to the Sturgis Industrial Park We are thrilled to announce a significant development that will strengthen our local economy and bring benefits to our community. We are delighted to welcome a new business to our industrial park, and we are excited to share that construction is already underway for their brand-new 21,000 […]

Fuel the Growth Economic Development Course Returns to BHSU-RC

Fuel the Growth Economic Development Course Returns to BHSU-RC News Release Becca Walters, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications Becca.Walters@BHSU.edu Maegan Detlefs, Communications Coordinator Maegan.Detlefs@BHSU.eduTelephone: (605) 642-6215 www.BHSU.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 7, 2023  Fuel the Growth Economic Development Course Returns to BHSU-RC  RAPID CITY, S.D. – The economic development course “Fuel the Growth – 2023: Advancing Economic Development in […]

SEDC Celebrates 50 Years

SEDC Celebrates 50 Years We are thrilled to announce that Sturgis Economic Development recently celebrated its 50th anniversary during the 2023 Annual Meeting of Members! This incredible milestone signifies half a century of unwavering dedication, tireless efforts, and significant impact within our community. Since our founding in 1973, SEDC has been committed to creating jobs and actively pursuing […]