The SEDC annual board retreat provided a timely opportunity to review progress made in 2015. While we determined that one word cannot sum up the growth experienced by Sturgis and Meade County in 2015, a few starters would be: “Astonishing.” “Incredible.” “Unbelievable.” “Amazing.” The strides made in residential, commercial, and industrial development appears to be […]
STURGIS, SD (10/26/2015) – A ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony for Canyon View Estates will be Tuesday, October 27, at 1:00 pm at the site located at 952 Pine View Drive, Sturgis. The public is invited to attend and meet the developer’s representative Jack Hattervig and Project Manager Kyle Treloar from Dream Design International, Inc. […]
STURGIS, SD (10/21/2015) – The public is invited to attend a Chamber ribbon cutting, open house and tour celebrating the new Sierra Vista Apartment Homes and Help-U-Rent in Sturgis. The event will be held Thursday, October 29th, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at 1104 Ball Park Road, Sturgis. This 16-unit property is the first phase […]
Sturgis, SD (10.13.2015) – A new 5,046 sq. ft. Adventure’s First Stop – Maverik store will soon be under construction at 2426 Junction Avenue, Sturgis. The chain started in 1928 as a 2-pump gas station in Afton, Wyoming. Maverik now has more than 270 stores in 10 states, making it the largest independent fuel marketer […]
Sturgis, SD (10.9.2015) – Enrollment for the 2015-16 school year is up in Meade School District 46-1. This year’s official count is 2,687 – 45 more students than last year. At a per student allocation of $4,877, this increase equates into almost $220,000 more in state aid. Meade Superintendent Don Kirkegaard said the 2015-16 budget […]
Sturgis, SD 10.9.2015 – The City of Sturgis has secured $250,000 in funding through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) to construct a three mile trail around the Fort Meade Veterans Administration Hospital (VA). The trail will be handicapped accessible and will tie into key existing facilities and points of interest spanning an area over 100 […]
Sturgis, SD 9/18/2015 – Lockwood Engineering, DBA Sifton Racing Cams & Black Widow Cams, announces plans to relocate from Littleton, Colorado. In July, owners Craig and Vikki Lockwood purchased a 1-acre parcel in the Sturgis Industrial Park where they will construct a building to house their camshaft and machining services, offer complete Harley-Davidson tuning services […]
Sturgis, SD 9/10/15 – Black Hills Federal Credit Union and community representatives officially broke ground Thursday, September 10 at the construction site at the corner of Lazelle and Junction. Several local businesses and individuals were on hand for the noon ceremony to hear remarks from Roger Heacock, BHFCU President/CEO, as well as, welcomes from Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen and Meade County […]
SEDC Incubator nears completion in the Sturgis Industrial Park – The Sturgis Brown High School’s new machinist training program will open in SEDC’s new industrial incubator in September. The first class of 15 students will begin their school day at 7:30 am in the Sturgis Industrial Park under the instruction of Cyle Miller. This Career […]
STURGIS (7.15.2015) Sturgis is abuzz with new business. From the new Scott Peterson Motors Sturgis Ford dealership on the southwest to the Indian Motorcycle Sturgis grand building on the north, the once stagnant business environment in Sturgis is showing signs of renewal. Brad “Murdoc” Jurgensen, a spokesman for Scott Peterson Motors, believes their new store, […]