Sturgis, SD (6.21.2016) – Black Hills Federal Credit Union transformed the corner of Junction and Lazelle over the past year when they expanded into the Sturgis market with the addition of a beautiful new Member Service Center. Their ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration was held Tuesday, June 21. Black Hills Federal now has thirteen locations. Their new Sturgis […]
STURGIS, S.D. (KOTA TV) May 30, 2016 – This may seem counter intuitive but the Sturgis Economic Development Corp would much rather have several small manufacturing companies put down roots in the town than a major company. “Because truthfully, our area is not able to handle a company that would need 500 employees unless they’re […]
STURGIS, S.D. (KOTA TV) May 23, 2016 – When South Dakota began courting firearms companies in the 1980s, no one had an inkling of an idea of how the industry would explode in the 21st century. In the attached photo, LongRifles, Inc., employees finish painting a customer’s rifle stock. With the increasing popularity of sport […]
STURGIS, SD (5/17/2016) – A groundbreaking ceremony for Rasmussen Mechanical Services will be held Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the construction site on Mayer Avenue in the Sturgis Industrial Park. The public is invited to attend and meet owner Brian Rasmussen, as well as, local manager and Sturgis native Ryan Aldren, to learn […]
STURGIS, SD (5/3/2016) – A groundbreaking ceremony for Discovery Kids University was held Tuesday, May 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. at the site located off Exit 32 at the corner of Old Stone Road and Starline Drive, Sturgis. The public met representatives from Discovery Kids University and learned more about this exciting new child care service for […]
For the past five years, development in both the City of Sturgis and Meade County has been on a phenomenal fast track that encompasses commercial, residential and industrial growth. At the center of much of the momentum is the private, non-profit Sturgis Economic Development Corp (SEDC), along with City, County and other vital development partners. […]
Reprint courtesy of Deb Holland Meade County Times-Tribune staff. Photo courtesy of Bob Davis. April 20, 2016 Sturgis is seeing unprecedented growth at every turn. And those working to stoke the economic development train say this type of growth is nothing short of phenomenal. “We don’t sit and wait for things to happen. We are […]
Sturgis, SD (4/20/16) – At the March 31st Annual Meeting of Members of the Sturgis Economic Development Corp (SEDC), it was announced that Ron Rosenboom (West River Foundation), Lonnie Isam (Competition Distributing) and Irving Stone, III (Bar-Sto Precision Machine) were re-elected to 3-year Board terms. At the April 20th SEDC Board meeting, the 2016 slate […]
STURGIS, SD (4/11/2016) – Xtreme Dakota Bicycles, a new full-service bicycle shop, will open the first part of May in downtown Sturgis. The 3,000 sq. ft. retail store will be located at 920 Harley-Davidson Way. A grand opening will be planned later in May. Owners Corey Brink and Joel Ortiz will offer a full line […]
STURGIS, SD (3/11/2016) – For the fourth year, Sturgis Brown High School students toured seven metalwork manufacturers in the Sturgis Industrial Park on March 9th as part of an enhanced Career Day format. Thirty students applied for, and were awarded, the opportunity to tour the businesses. Accompanied by faculty, they met with business owners, managers […]