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SD Partners, Inc. in Clear Lake Invents "QuikMask"

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

SD Partners, Inc. Aids In Covid-19 Battle SD Partners has made a mask that is easy, simple and secure. These are sold on a roll and are inexpensive. They adher to the face with medical grade approved skin contact pressure tape. This tape is the same that is used on the company's electrode used in pain control products. They are much easier to use than the conventional ear straps. Continue on to read the article shown to learn more.

Weekly Newspapers in Peril Amid CoVid Pandemic

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Director's Blog about Past and Future-Part 1

Thursday, March 19, 2020

The future of Deuel Area Development, Inc., rests in the hands of the people, businesses and entities that support it. Currently the DADi Board of Directors are looking to the future of DADi. The officers were chosen and they've begun to meet to discuss what the future of DADi looks like. Some of you may know that DADi began in 2008 as a county-wide initiative so they chose "area" in the name because there was commitment throughout the county. All the communities in DC were represented and in this assessment they decided a joint organization would be the smartest way t...

It's A Full Schedule in Development

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Just last week DADi sponsored a class on Grant Writing. I was excited to see that we had several sign up for it. I try to keep the classes, and or events that DADi sponsors, as affordable and therefore does not make a great deal of money other than to pay for the instructor or speaker. In essence it’s the members of DADi that support our initiatives and therefore make it possible for all the programs that we have. Our membership letters did just go out and we are seeking again membership into DADi for 2020. The pledge is fro...

Can't We Love Both?

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Can’t We Love Both? I was with a group of women recently discussing local and talking about the size of our community back 30-40 years. It was sad to hear them talk how much change there has been in our particular 'rural' community. Now, compared to the 50's-60's our community of 1300 was around 2400 at that time...a thriving metropolitan “rural” community. I did not know the community in which I live, then, since I am a transplant. I would love to have seen it in its heyday. I can only imagine now. The women commented that there were farms everywher...

Happenings Coming Up In Deuel County

Monday, October 14, 2019

Happenings Coming Up DADi’s Business Lunch ‘n Learn this Thursday DADi is hosting this Thursday a Lunch ‘n Learn for the businesses in Deuel County’s owners, managers and general public. Luke Faulstick of SD Partners will give an update on what’s happening there, Daryl Feilmeier will share the latest with DC Farmer’s Union Oil, and Amber Peterreins on her new business in the area. The purpose of these lunches is to touch base with other business people in the county, network and create an environment that we’re in this together to keep our county alive and well. The public is invited a...

Projects and More with DADi

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Projects and More with DADi There is a great deal going on with Deuel Area Development: The Zero-Step Spec Home is nearing completion at the Wildlife Estates. It is for sale and ideal especially for a retirement home.The idea of the spec home was built around a “twin-home concept”.Because of many details that involve twin homes; neighbors, sound proof walls, and more, DADi made the decision to go with a double car garage and make it a single unit, and ADA compliant. A new sign has erected to reflect there are still 13 lots available for sale.Remember that ALL the infrastructure ha...

Deuel Community Kitchen Alive and Well

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

Deuel Community Kitchen Incubator is Alive and Well August 5, 2019 The DCK (Deuel Community Kitchen) incubator has undergone a facelift this past summer. This was an agreement reached in 2013 to make this happen. The Deuel Community Kitchen, in rural east central South Dakota is a valuable resource for budding food entrepreneurs. The kitchen incubator was created with the help of a Rural Business Enterprise Grant from the USDA and a unique partnership between Deuel Area Development, Inc. (DADi) and the Deubrook Elementary School. The kitchen has helped several entrepreneurs: Day of the Dead Salsa, Little Shire Farm, Humble Pig Smokery...

DADi's Update for Deuel County

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Deuel Area Development, Inc. July 16, 2019 DADi’s Update for Deuel County As director there are always 101 things I could write about in space. When I took over this position, the direction for DADi was determined on two grants: E-Coaching, Office setup, Website development, Incubators –kitchen and business, Office Location, Community Awareness, and helping give some local business grants. Originally the DC Community Foundation was part of the group/assessment along with DADi and they broke into two entities. Then with the merger of DADi and ECDC, land came with it and it seemed like the next step and most viable thing woul...

Our Youth Are So Necessary to Our Tomorrow

Monday, March 18, 2019

Our Youth Are So Necessary To Our Tomorrow Today was Government Day at the Deuel County Courthouse with the Deuel School and DeuBrook High School students and the American Legion. It’s a great event where they meet in the courtroom and visit the various offices and their roles within the county. I always enjoy that day if I get a chance to be on the tour to tell them about Deuel Area Development. Our children are our TOMORROW. Some will move away, some will remain and will raise families and many will return, marry and have children. They come to expec...

Do We Have Friendly, Welcoming Communities in Deuel County?

Thursday, June 18, 2020

(Courtesy of Clear Lake Courier 6/16) Letter from the DADi Director:

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