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So Many Moving Parts in Economic Development

Thursday, October 10, 2019

So Many Moving Parts in Economic Development So much of what I do as director of DADi, is behind the scenes. I do my best in working part-time to keep the public and my board advised of what we are working on. A big thank you to Renae Engelkes who really fills the gaps in my office for doing work that allows me to keep moving forward. If I haven’t public acknowledged Jane Evenson with a thank you, it’s past due. Jane did the finances for DADi until this past winter when we went to a Quickbooks system necessary to ge...

Updates and Projects from DADi

Monday, September 16, 2019

Updates and Projects from 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 AL...

From the Outside Looking In

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

August 19, 2019 This letter came across my desk recently along with a conversation. I decided to share it in my article. I felt it had merit and created great food for thought by this individual who obviously thought a great deal about the Clear Lake community. From the Outside Looking in…. “As I have been spending more and more time in Clear Lake and Deuel County, I have noticed many things citizen’s probably take for granted, do not notice anymore, or just do not care about. First thing I notice is Clear Lake, YOU have a main street! And a relatively big on...

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 Updates for Deuel County

Tuesday, 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 would be development. Wildlife Estates an...

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