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Winter Activities in Faulkton
Dec 1 2021Check out the calendar below for winter activities happening in Faulkton, SD!
Small Business Saturday, held during the weekend after Thanksgiving, is a day dedicated to celebrating small businesses and encouraging consumers to shop at local establishments. Sandwiched between the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for shoppers to support businesses in their towns an...
Even during the best of times, starting a small business is tough. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it became a quest for survival. While roughly one-third of small businesses were closed amid the lockdowns, many have reopened their doors or launched anew as consumer demand roars back.
Each of the 31.7 millio...
S.D. raises wage standards for business loans
Oct 22 2021SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota businesses that receive low-interest loans from state government in the future will need to pay employees more competitive wages.
The state Board of Economic Development revised its policies Friday. The new standard is a $15 minimum wage. It had been $10.50 since 2012.
The boar...
With Manufacturing Month kicking off October 1, Faulkton Area Economic Development finds this the perfect time to spotlight one of Faulkton’s entrepreneurial innovators: Mr. Dave Hedt, Owner/President of Walkabout Mother Bins and Outback Wrap — a native-born Australian turned resident and active community member of Faulkton, South Dakota. Mr. Hed...
Against all odds presented by the pandemic, Faulkton Area School District 24-4 saw the completion of its new middle school/high school construction and its elementary school remodel just in time to welcome students in September 2020. As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, they are settled in and more focused o...
The past year has given people plenty of time to reassess their priorities, and work-life balance has moved to the top of the list for many folks, second only to compensation. People want a community where they can enjoy a superior quality of life while feeling fulfilled in their careers...
In the spring of 2020, millions of people were losing their jobs as the pandemic shuttered entire industries and sectors. Individuals who remained employed craved job security, so they hunkered down in gratitude, hoping that they wouldn't be one of the unlucky ones to become unemployed. Fast-forward to June 2021...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is pleased to announce that Brian Ring has been selected as the new Community Programs Director in South Dakota (effective July 18, 2021).
Brian has been with USDA for more than 31 years and has worked in a majority of Rural Development’s programs a...
Small business loan approval percentages at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) climbed slightly from 13.5% in May to 13.6% and small banks’ approvals rose from 18.7% in May to 18.9%, in June 2021, according to the latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index.
The pandemic opened up opportunities for many banks...
Wild West Days are Here Again: July 2-4!
Jun 7 2021Wild West Days is a three-day, full-town extravaganza that engages area residents and draws visitors to Faulkton, South Dakota from all over. People flock back home to celebrate class reunions and first-timers experience small-town life at its best. Residents both put on the show as volunteers and participate in th...
