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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 […]

SEDC Announces New Board Members

SEDC Announces New Board Members The SEDC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the results of the recent Board Election.  Ken Meirose (Black Hills Energy) was re-elected to a 3-year term on the Board of Directors. New board members Rod Bradley (The Hotel Sturgis) and Chris Bergman (Scooptown Carwash) were also elected to serve a 3-year term. The other 2023 SEDC voting board members are: Paul […]

Sturgis Chamber hosts Dolan Creek Senior Living ribbon cutting ceremony

Sturgis Chamber hosts Dolan Creek Senior Living ribbon cutting ceremony STURGIS — The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday for the 50 unit Dolan Creek Senior Living that officially opens June 1.  Dave Gustafson, president/owner Heavy Constructors Inc., along with Teresa Henderson cut the ribbon and welcomed everyone in […]

Sturgis Job Info Pick-Up Day

JOB SEEKERS: Sturgis Economic Development Corp (SEDC) and the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to a job information pick-up event!Stop by the Sturgis Community Center Meade Room on Wednesday, July 14th anytime from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Job information and applications from employers across town will be available free of charge! This […]

Sturgis is proud to welcome four new sculptures to the Sturgis Artwalk during 2021!

The Downtown Sturgis Foundation, Downtown Business Improvement District, Sturgis Area Arts Council, Greater Sturgis Foundation, and City of Sturgis teamed up on this new project showcasing the visual arts in Sturgis. Together, these partners – along with several hard-working volunteers – made the first Sturgis Artwalk possible! Spectators follow a path of artwork throughout Sturgis […]

Trailhead Subdivision taking shape

This amazing property has been designed and created by Sturgis natives and business owners, Rod & Cassie Bradley. Inspired to create a neighborhood to foster home ownership and to take full advantage of the outdoor elements our community has to offer, the Trailhead neighborhood became a reality. These twenty-three homes at the mouth of Vanocker […]

South Dakota Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Excels Rural Fundraising Capacity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Renner, SD  Amanda Anglin, Executive Director of Sturgis Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) applied and has been selected to participate in cohort two of the South Dakota Nonprofit Capacity Building Program. This credentialed professional development opportunity is a 15-month training program that involves: 1) Four fundraising courses taught by faculty from The Fundraising […]

Sturgis Area Consumer Survey Results

Sturgis Economic Development Corp. conducted a survey to obtain feedback from Sturgis Area residents and workers.  The survey was conducted from September 18, 2020 to October 2, 2020. The full results of the survey along with a summary document are posted below.