Prairie Tracks - From the CEO’s Chair

From the CEO's Chair: David McGirr

06 July 2018

From the CEO's Chair: David McGirr

David McGirr, President/CEO Greater Huron Development Corporation

Census officials estimate that Huron’s population will have grown 12% when the 2020 census is completed, and we are poised for even more growth from new and expanding businesses in our community.

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Huron Youth Leadership Council Receives Global Recognition

06 July 2018

Huron Youth Leadership Council Receives Global Recognition

Council receives an honorable mention in the annual Student United Way Community Champions awards.

The Huron Youth Leadership Council was recognized for their work to support the local community by receiving an honorable mention in the annual Student United Way awards competition hosted by United Way Worldwide. The Community Champions awards program recognizes individual members and Student
United Way groups globally who have excelled in the areas of community leadership, marketing and communications a

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July Cover Story: Smith Jewelry History

06 July 2018

July Cover Story: Smith Jewelry History

Smith Jewelry is in downtown Huron at 361 Dakota Ave S. The store is owned by Leslie and Sue Christen. They really like to go above and beyond when it comes to customer service. When you go in the store you’re going to find the store much as it was when the store started by William Smith in 1909. All the original cases
are still in use. There are watch parts in the basement that predate WWI.

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Two Generations, One Passion

02 April 2018

Two Generations, One Passion

This past January, I went to see the movie, The Greatest Showman and I was really captivated by it. I wondered if the Barnum and Bailey Circus train has ever come to Huron and if so, what it was like? I decided to reach out to people on Facebook to see if anyone knew. I stumbled across a lady named, Jeanne Bauder (Smith).

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The Circus is Coming to Town!

02 April 2018

The Circus is Coming to Town!

The James Valley Shrine Club has hosted the circus in Huron
since 1964. Once again it will be at the Huron Arena on April 2 with
two great shows at 2:00pm and 6:00pm.

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Celebrating Area Women: Natalie Bertsch and Jewel Kopfmann

30 March 2018

Celebrating Area Women: Natalie Bertsch and Jewel Kopfmann

Natalie Bertsch and Jewel Kopfmann are co-founders and co-owners of DT-Trak Consulting, Inc., a revenue cycle management firm that partners with various healthcare clinics and hospitals nationwide with offices in Miller and Sioux Falls. After nearly 16 years of working from Alaska to New York, and expanding from 2 to 150+ staff, they have a proven business method assisting in the ever-changing and complex healthcare world. Natalie and Jewel have pioneered DT-Trak’s very own proprietary analytics software, with specific drill-down capabilities for trending and metrics, for identifying gaps in revenue cycles and opportunities for increased efficiencies. Their success comes down to their ability to connect, communicate and deliver according to each client’s needs, earning their trust.

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Celebrating Area Women: Tasha Stahl

30 March 2018

Celebrating Area Women: Tasha Stahl

Tasha started Pack & Play Travel in January 2014. Tasha started it as something part time to help others archive their travel dreams. Tasha never imagined it would turn in to something full time, or that her services would be in such demand. Tasha built this business from the ground up investing a lot of time and money in to getting trained, gaining clients, marketing and researching.

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Celebrating Area Women: Michelle Chenoweth

29 March 2018

Celebrating Area Women: Michelle Chenoweth

As a Realtor for Montgomery Real Estate in Huron Michelle Chenoweth says that she is “very blessed to do this work and help individuals and families find homes that suit their needs.” “I am very fortunate to find friends within my clients as well,” she added.

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Celebrating Area Women: Mary Pearson

28 March 2018

Celebrating Area Women: Mary Pearson

Mary A. Pearson is a lifelong resident of Huron. She was married for 36 years until her husband passed away in 2009. Mary has two children and three grandchildren. She graduated from Huron High School in 1968 and has been a businesswoman for 47 years, currently serving as President of Northwest Pipe Fittings in Huron and Pierre. Mary was also mayor for the City of Huron from 1998 – 2006 and sponsor of the Mayor’s Junior Leadership Program

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Celebrating Area Women: Martia Thelen

28 March 2018

Celebrating Area Women: Martia Thelen

Martia Thelen has been a very active business woman in the Redfield Community. She has owned and operated several businesses over the past 35 years including the Thelen Funeral Home, Sears Store and the Coachman Supper Club. For the past 25 years, she has have owned and operated the Super 8 along with rental properties consisting of The Storage, a duplex rental, Main Street Plaza. Just within the past three years, she added a UHaul business running out of the Super 8. She also helped with a construction business and a small farming operation.

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