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 […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD (4/10/2012) – Norma Allen of Sturgis was recognized by Gov. Dennis Daugaard in Sioux Falls for her achievements and contributions to economic development. Allen was honored with the Excellence in Economic Development award, which is given out at the annual Governor’s Economic Development Conference. Allen and her late husband moved their firearm company to […]
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 […]
STURGIS, SD (4/4/12) – This 1,800 sq. ft. industrial shop with 3-phase power gives the owner or manager the ability to live on the premises – above the business – for a limited period of time. It is ideal for a small start-up business, or an established one seeking easy relocation options. It is in excellent […]
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 […]
STURGIS, SD (2/7/12) – Local and state economic development partners worked to expand the area’s firearms industry by participating in January’s 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Representing the City of Sturgis, Meade County, and Black Hills Power, respectively, Rick Bush, Gary Cammack and Mutch Usera teamed up with Sturgis Economic Development Corp (SEDC) representatives […]
PIERRE, S.D. (July 26, 2011) – It’s no secret South Dakota has arguably the best business climate in the nation, and Gov. Dennis Daugaard is working to make sure businesses in other states recognize it. Starting today, the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development will begin a new marketing campaign that targets California, Illinois […]