Sturgis Economic Development Corp. The Sturgis Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) is the area’s business relocation expert. As the private, nonprofit economic development organization serving the city of Sturgis, Meade County, and the State of South Dakota, SEDC is the regional “go to” source for assistance with business relocation, expansion, or start-up needs. The 45-acre Sturgis Industrial Park, which is located off Interstate 90’s Exit 30, offers certified site-ready parcels for industrial and commercial development. The Sturgis Industrial Park has UPS distribution facility onsite, and is home to South Dakota’s largest firearms manufacturing cluster. In addition to the prosperous firearms industry, metals-related custom manufacturing thrives in Sturgis. Internet marketing companies benefit from efficient regional and global distribution. As the Meade County seat, Sturgis enjoys a healthy retail business mix. Prospective employers are drawn to the region’s low unemployment, stable workforce, and technical training opportunities in this “right-to-work” state.
SEDC is the regional “go to” source for assistance with business relocation, expansion, or start-up needs.
Looking Ahead
The SEDC’s revolving loan fund and partnerships with local lenders and state agencies combine to design competitive financing and incentive packages which assist businesses with expansion and start-up needs. Creative options for sale, lease and build-to-suit that are tailored to meet each business’s needs and are negotiable based on job creation and economic impact. Relocation assistance, workforce grants, and property tax forgiveness are examples of attractive incentives that could be available to qualifying businesses. SturgisDevelopment.com
• 45 Acre Industrial Park - build-to-suit options • UPS distribution facility - on site • All infrastructure in place
• Sturgis Municipal Airport - 10 miles • Rapid City Regional Airport - 43 miles • Interstate 90, Exit 30 - 1.5 miles
Pat Kurtenbach, President PO Box 218 • Sturgis, SD 57785 • 605-347-4906 pat@sturgisdevelopment.com
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