STURGIS 4/17/13 – Gov. Dennis Daugaard presented Sturgis with the Governor’s Community of the Year Award at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) annual conference in Sioux Falls on April 16. This special award recognizes leadership in the area of economic development. It also recognizes achievement, innovation and growth resulting from community efforts. All […]
STURGIS (3/26/2013) – At the 2013 Annual Meeting of Members of the Sturgis Economic Development Corp. (SEDC), Ron Rosenboom (Black Hills Special Services Cooperative) and Lonnie Isam (Competition Distributing) were re-elected to three-year Board terms. Irv Stone (Bar-Sto Precision Machine) was elected for a first term. Outgoing board member Norma Allen was recognized for her […]
STURGIS, SD (3/6/2013) – Enhancing the traditional Career Day format, Sturgis Brown High School students reversed the educational offering and toured five metalwork manufacturing operations in the Sturgis Industrial Park on March 6. Thirty juniors and seniors applied for the opportunity to tour the businesses. Accompanied by faculty and adult family members, they met with business owners, managers, […]
STURGIS, SD (1/28/13) – Bruce and Christine Bowen of NIP Manufacturing, Inc. and 100 Straight Products, Inc. have contracted to sell their building and equipment located at 3541 Mayer Avenue in the Sturgis Industrial Park to Black Hills Manufacturing Services, Inc. (BHMS). Black Hills Manufacturing Services, Inc. is a start-up company founded by Rob Hrabe, […]
PIERRE, S.D. (2/20/2013) – The Sturgis Industrial Park has been approved as a South Dakota Certified Ready Site, announced Pat Costello, Commissioner, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “I would like to congratulate the Sturgis Economic Development Corporation on its successful application for a South Dakota Certified Ready Site,” said Costello. “The community of Sturgis […]
STURGIS, SD (2/15/13): King of the Mountain, Inc., an outdoor garment design and manufacturer, recently relocated from Loveland, CO to 3572 Mayer Avenue in the Sturgis Industrial Park. Founded in 1981 by King Cavalier II, the company is expected to employ 10 locally when fully staffed. King of the Mountain offers a revolution in radiant, […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota economic development officials are pleased with the results of last month’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT). “This was the 12th consecutive year South Dakota has attended the SHOT Show,” said Pat Costello, Commissioner, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “The quality and number of leads that came out […]
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 […]