Through regional spending and job creation—both direct hires at Sanford Underground Research Facility (Sanford Lab) and jobs generated by large science projects on-site—Sanford Lab has created a ripple of impacts throughout the state.
On Thursday, January 24th, Spearfish Economic Development Corporation held their 2019 Annual Meeting. The meeting consisted of a 2018 Spearfish Economic Review, an update from guest speaker Dr. Jaret Heise from the Sanford Underground Research Facility, recognition to outgoing SEDC board members, and the presentation of the 2019 Award of Excellence and Rising Star Award. Read more
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Spearfish, South Dakota recently received another accolade suiting an outdoor-centric lifestyle. This is another example of why Spearfish is a perfect fit for outdoor product companies:
Spearfish Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) recently hosted an informative roundtable discussion
with local business leaders and representatives from Western Dakota Tech (WDT), Black Hills State University, and the Spearfish School District. Read more
Dakota Seafood will open it’s doors on the first floor of the new building at the corner of Main Street and Jackson Boulevard.
SPEARFISH – A third new business is set to join Spearfish Brewing and the RedWater Kitchen on the first floor of the new building at the corner of Main Street and Jackson Boulevard in Spearfish: Dakota Seafood Spearfish, LLC, received approval for a $100,000 Spearfish Economic Revolving Fund (SERF) loan Monday.
Kory Menken, Executive director of Spearfish Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), Explained that the SEDC Finance/Loan Committee reviewed the SERF loan application on May 30 and recommended that the council approve the loan. In addition to the SERF loan, the business has also received a $202,000 South Dakota WORKS program loan through the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Read more
By Kaija Swisher – Black Hills Pioneer
There was a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting celebration May 23 for a new commercial development at 4315 E. Colorado Blvd. in Spearfish, which will be the new home for Jake’s Collision Repair, Millenia Motors, and The Detail Shop, with additional commercial space available.
SPEARFISH – Business Continues to boom in Spearfish, with ground broken on May 23rd at 4315 E. Colorado Blvd. to eventually house a commercial development with multiple businesses on site.
Aaron Schoon, owner of Jake’s Collision Repair and lead partner in the development, described that there would be three buildings on the lot: A 7,000-square-foot body shop, 7,000-square-foot industrial shop rental building, and 3,000-square-foot office building, all of which were designed by Legacy Custom Homes of Spearfish, which would serve as the general contractor and is a partner on the project. Read more
A groundbreaking event for Spearfish’s newest commercial development, The Granary District, will be held Thursday, May 3 at 3:15 pm. The Granary District is located at the Village at Creekside on the corner of North Avenue and Yukon Place, adjacent to the Creekside Apartments. The groundbreaking event will include an overview of the development plan, introduction of new tenants, and opportunities available to existing and new businesses.
“The Granary District will be an absolutely tremendous addition to the Spearfish community,” said Kory Menken, SEDC Executive Director. “SEDC is proud that we were able to work with both the developers as well as the future tenants on this exciting project.” Read more
Spearfish construction continues to rise at Exit 14.
Ground was broke for the new Lookout Mountain Plaza on April 23rd. The Lookout Mountain Plaza is located off Exit 14, on the corner of Platinum Drive adjacent to Applebee’s Grill & Bar. The event included an overview of the development plan, prospects and opportunities available to existing and new businesses.
“This new addition is an exciting opportunity for Spearfish, especially with the high demand for office space,” said Kory Menken, SEDC Executive Director. “The development will be a nice enhancement to the area.” Read more