Groundbreakings

GROUNDBREAKINGS IN THE SIOUX METRO

BLACK TIE COMPONENTS

Hartford – Black Tie Components broke ground south of Central States Manufacturing in October. Plans are to be operational in spring/summer 2023. The nearly $5 million, 60,000-square-foot facility will produce wood floor trusses, wood roof trusses and prefabricated wall panels. Black Tie Components plans to employ up to 33 people in 2023 and ramp up to 70 within three years. Congratulations to the City of Hartford and Hartford Area Development Foundation!

NEW HOPE INDUSTRIAL PARK

Crooks – The City of Crooks, Crooks Development Corporation and business partners broke ground on projects in the New Hope Industrial Park (NHIP) in November. NHIP is roughly 36 acres located in northwest Crooks and zoned light industrial. Nearly 50% of the land is either sold or under contract. Contributing partners include: Alliance Communications, DGR and First National Bank. Congratulations to the City of Crooks and Crooks Development Corporation!

DELL RAPIDS DENTAL

Dell Rapids - Dell Rapids Dental broke ground on a new state-of-the-art facility in northern Dell Rapids in October. The 6,500 square foot building, located in front of County Fair Food Store and Ace Hardware, will allow for increased dental services to the area’s growing population. The building will also have space for an additional tenant. Congratulations to Dr. Ford and the Dell Rapids Dental Staff!

GROUNDBREAKINGS IN THE SIOUX METRO

Dell Rapids Dental broke ground on a new state-of-the-art facility in northern Dell Rapids in October. The 6,500 square foot building, located in front of County Fair Food Store and Ace Hardware, will allow for increased dental services to the area’s growing population. The building will also have space for an additional tenant. Congratulations to Dr. Ford and the Dell Rapids Dental Staff!

PROSPER COUNTRY WAREHOUSE & EVENT HALL

Lennox – Prosper Country Warehouse & Event Hall broke ground east of Lennox in October, with plans to open in the first quarter of 2023. The $1.5 million, 9,500-square foot facility will be capable of hosting up to 375 people for events ranging from weddings to graduation parties. The space is customizable and features amenities including a bridal suite, a groom’s den, kitchen, games, inflatables, and large back patio facing open fields. Congratulations to Prosper’s founders, Allie and Dustin McLouth, the City of Lennox, and the Lennox Area Development Corporation!

DECKER SALES

Canton – Decker Sales broke ground on a 33,600 square foot facility in the Canton Industrial Park in November. The new business, owned jointly by Leonard Decker of Dakota Steel & Trim and his family, will focus on the repair of heavy machinery. Upon opening, Decker Sales will bring about 10 full time jobs to Canton with the plan to employ nearly 20 upon full build-out. Congratulations to the City of Canton and Canton Economic Development Corporation!