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Josh Geigle and his family own the Bell Bar Ranch, just 17 miles north of Wall, SD. There, they raise beef cattle, wheat, corn, cover crops, grass, and alfalfa hay. Josh made the decision to invest in Wall EDC in order to continue to see business expansion in the area. Wh...Continue Reading

We’ve all been affected by the disruptions of global supply chains in some way, especially those of us who operate within the industrial sector of the corporate real estate industry. On paper the industrial market is in an extremely strong place; vacancies are at all-time lows and rents have bee...Continue Reading

C9 Enterprises owns and manages Wall Meat Processing in Wall, SD. Wall Meat Processing offers local pork and beef, plus specialty products. Give them a call for smoked items or special orders, or stop by their retail location. Why C9 Enterprises Invested in Wall EDC “Wall EDC is responsible for C9 Enterprise...Continue Reading

Chances are high that if you’ve been traveling around various regions of the United States in the past few years, you have noticed a solar array where one was not previously. I have had a similar “ah-ha” moment. You may have been struck by the fact that there are vast sola...Continue Reading

Governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Laura Kelly of Kansas are covered extensively in this issue as the winners of the 2021 Governors’ Cups — the former for total qualified capital investment projects last year and the latter for total per capita projects. The governors of the other ranking state...Continue Reading

Hybrid and remote work has become a mainstay since 2020. While there is a desire to be back in the office, there’s also a desire to work from home on an ad-hoc basis. Despite negative perceptions of remote work, employees generally work just as effectively at home as they d...Continue Reading

Being creative in a business environment comes easy for some, but for most of us, it is challenging to come up with innovative and unique solutions to our most pressing problems. It's typically easy to see why a problem occurred or even suggest what everyone else should do to solve th...Continue Reading

As host of the Governor’s Giant Vision Business and Student Business Competitions, South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry event Chair Brad Wheeler, President of Wheeler Manufacturing, announced the winners of the 2022 business and student business competitions. After a preliminary judging process that reduced the field of applicants to si...Continue Reading

QuickTurn Ag LLC sells and services automated agricultural chemical loading equipment. They currently service aerial applicators in five different states: South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. For ground application equipment, they provide services to the Western South Dakota area. Why QuickTurn Ag LLC Chose Wall EDC QuickTurn AG LLC becam...Continue Reading

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota is one of seven states whose economies have fully recovered from the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the nation since early 2020, according to the Back to Normal Index from CNN Business and Moody’s Analytics. Steve Westra told the state Board of Economic Development o...Continue Reading

Making talent attraction easier, and more effective is top of mind for many economic developers and the businesses they support. Talent attraction has been a challenge post-pandemic, whether that means getting people already in the community to work at their highest potential or attracting talent from outside of the area...Continue Reading

Wall EDC investor Kalie Kjerstad and her family farm and ranch near Wall, SD. Her family includes four young boys ages 8, 5, 4, and 2.  Why Kalie Kjerstad Chose Wall EDC Kalie explained that she decided to invest in Wall EDC in order to help invest in the future of th...Continue Reading

  City Council approves the bid for the development of the Industrial Park infrastructure On March 24, 2022 city opened bids for Industrial Park Infrastructure. Bids were received from one bidder Underground Construction, LLC. Total base bid was $2,487,493.05 Since the bid was a million dollars higher than budgeted, additional discussion took plac...Continue Reading

ISG is an engineering firm in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with ten other locations across the U.S. ISG not only provides multi-disciplinary strategies and services in engineering, but they also offer architectural, environmental, and planning services to various national markets. The firm made the decision to become an investor fo...Continue Reading

4th Ave Floral in Wall has been serving the communities of Wall, Philip, Midland and Kadoka, South Dakota by providing residents with stunning floral displays for any occasion. Whether a birthday, anniversary, special occasion or funeral, their staff takes the upmost care in creating something truly special and unique. I...Continue Reading

Wheelin’ To Wall is a fundraising event for the improvement of the infrastructure and safety for walking and biking in the Wall-Badlands area. The event welcomes both residents and visitors of Wall, South Dakota.  Wheelin’ to Wall Through the Badlands of South Dakota was originally put together to connect residents o...Continue Reading

Karen Soderquist is a leading real estate agent in South Dakota who has worked in real estate for more than 30 years. Karen takes great pleasure in assisting others and appreciates everyday life, so she always looks forward to helping clients find their dream home. Why The Soderquist Team at RE/MA...Continue Reading

Carolynn Anderson was one of the first board members of Wall EDC when it was originally developed. She is also a Finance Officer for the City of Wall.  Why Carolynn Anderson Chose Wall EDC “I felt it was an important organization to become involved with, because of my position as Finance Office...Continue Reading

KLJ is dedicated to providing Wall, South Dakota with quality engineering services since 1938. The company started as a family business and has since grown into a national firm. Among the several markets they specialize in are transportation, aviation and water. With South Dakota being one of the primary state...Continue Reading

Kendall Tice has lived in Wall, South Dakota for almost 9 years with her husband, Clinton, and her dog, Maverick. When she’s not traveling or finding her next adventure, she’s spending time at home enjoying all that Wall has to offer.  Kendall Tice Invested in Wall EDC  “I chose Wall Economic Developmen...Continue Reading

Originally developed in 2019, Elevate Rapid City brought together the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organizations in order to ensure that Rapid City and the Black Hills region are at their best with an emphasis on economy and small businesses. The organization works to improve job opportunities and professionalis...Continue Reading

Black Hills Federal Credit Union has been providing South Dakota residents with quality banking services and products since 1941. For decades their financial experts have assisted members with their banking needs whether they need help with moving into a new home or starting a new business. Those seeking membership ar...Continue Reading

That word evokes a variety of reactions among those who participate in our political process. For some, the word is a pejorative. I don’t agree with that assessment. This past week, our state and community were stunned by the death of a well-respected lobbyist – Greg Dean. Not only was Gre...Continue Reading

In August, Rocki Rockingham was named Chief Human Resources Officer for GE Appliances. Area Development’s editor recently asked her about the company’s strategy to build upon its recent global “Great Place to Work” recognition and to create a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent. Area Development: Despite the hig...Continue Reading