Volume 15- Issue 8- August
The Road Map
Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
The Gift dedicated at HarleyDavidson Rally Point Sturgis, SD - First Interstate Greater Sturgis Area Community Foundation commissioned local sculptor Dale Lamphere to commemorate the enormous generosity of Sturgis businessman Tom Monahan.
Monahan donated the STURGIS® Logo Composite to the Chamber of Commerce in 1986. It became the catalyst for a licensing program generating millions of dollars for the people of the Greater Sturgis Area. “The Gift,” was designed and produced by notable Sturgis Area Artist Dale Lamphere, a good friend of Tom’s, who donated his time and talent to the project. The City of Sturgis graciously offered a premier location at Harley-Davidson Way (2nd Street) & Main Street downtown, the home of the new Harley-Davidson® Rally Point. On July 22, the com-
tax exempt public organization created to attract and distribute charitable funds for the benefit of the Greater Sturgis Area. Since 1988 various local charities have received well over $350,000 from this organization
About the Artist – Govenor Dennis Daugaard has named Dale Lamphere of Sturgis as South Dakota’s Artist Laureate. Lamphere has been a professional sculptor for more than 46 years.
munity celebrated the unveiling of this remarkable addition to our downtown and toasted the life of an unforgettable Sturgis entrepreneur.
About First Interstate Greater Sturgis Area Community Foundation – The First Interstate Greater Sturgis Area Community Foundation is a
Among his prominent works in South Dakota are the State Capitol Rotunda’s four sculptures representing “Wisdom”, “Courage”, “Vision” and “Integrity”; the “Spirit of Dakota” sculpture at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron; “Dignity”, a forty-foot sculpture of a Native American woman that will be erected on the river breaks near Chamberlain; and now “The Gift” in Downtown Sturgis.
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Community News
Sturgis Sales Tax Revenues & Construction Costs show positive trend Via SEDC: The City of Sturgis reports the following sales tax revenues through May. These numbers are impressive since the first months of a new year are generally the slowest for retail sales.
and the increasing number of retailers indicate that these revenues should continue to trend upward through 2015.
new Dolan Creek Estates residential development project will be included in the July report, which should increase the construction costs an additional $3+ million, further topping all recent City construction costs.
Through June, new construction costs and permit fees are up The increased number of inquir- while the number of building ies and walk-in traffic handled by permits are down. Though there The culmination of these figures the Chamber, the heightened have been fewer issued, the con- is good economic news for the vehicle traffic throughout town, struction projects are larger. The Sturgis community. General 2% Sales Tax Revenue (through May) # of Building Permits Construction Costs Permit Fees (through June)
Fireworks Displays Banned 7/17-8/11
Via City of Sturgis窶認or the time period beginning July 17th and ending August 11th, all pyrotechnic and firework displays (both indoor and outdoor) are banned within City limits due to the unacceptably high fire and safety risk.
2015 $468,060.87 $ 72,365.01 294 $9,410,859 $ 77, 349
2014 $433,361.02 $ 70,771.44 319 $8,543,501 $ 39,891
+8% +2.2%
- 25 +10% +193%
City & SEDC seek to expand childcare services in Sturgis Community
Via SEDC: SEDC and the City of Sturgis, along with parties interested in providing extensive childcare services, continue to explore options to address the childcare and pre-kindergarten needs of our community. Over the next three years, 217 new housing units in four residential developments are planned for Sturgis. With this growth will come an increased demand for childcare services. Under consideration is a large facility that would provide full time, year round certified care for infants and children 6 weeks old and up. If you, or someone you know, are interested in providing childcare services, please contact Pat at 347-4906 or pat@sturgisdevelopment.com.
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Membership News New Members
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Upcoming Events
(for full list see the enclosed insert)
8/3-9 - 75th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™
8/11 - Northern Hills Ag Fest Fairgrounds near High School - See insert for details 8/14-16 - Meade County Fair & BH Threshing Bee - Meade County Fairgrounds 8/19 - Community Picnic & Family Entertainment Harley-Davidson Rally Point See insert for details
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1 Ford Place Sturgis, SD 57785 Ribbon Cutting (7/9)
Dolan Creek Estates
Corner of Dolan Creek Road & Pine Glenn Sturgis, SD 57785 Ground Breaking - Ribbon Cutting (7/10)
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Board of Directors President, Jerrid Goebel, Sturgis Chiropractic Past Pres, Ken Meirose, Black Hills Power Vice Pres, Brice Rock, Pioneer Bank & Trust Treasurer, Heidi Richter, Richters Tire & Exhaust Kelly Keffeler, Farm Credit Services of America Jeremy Vliem, First Western Insurance Chad Legner, Wells Fargo Bank J.D. Williams, First Interstate Bank Mark Schulte, Sturgis Regional Hospital
Ex-Officio Board Members Don Kirkegaard: Meade School 46-1 Representative Bob Bertolotto: Meade Co Commissioner Pat Kurtenbach: SEDC Daniel Ainslie, City of Sturgis Rick Bush: City of Sturgis Tacy Snyder: Ag Representative David Hersrud: City Council Liaison
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