1.
Business
Agriculture
Community
OUR VISION FOR DEUEL
COUNTY IS REAL AND
SUSTAINED PROSPERITY.
WE WANT AN ECONOMY THAT
AFFORDS IT’S
RESIDENT’S OPPORTUNITIES
TO MAKE A
DECENT LIVING AND ENJOY A
RURAL AND SMALL
TOWN
QUALITY OF LIFE.
Deuel Area Development, Inc.

2.
Mission and Vision Statements
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of Deuel Area Development, Inc. to:
1) Discover, define, and continually update the goals for desired economic opportunity and quality
of life in the Deuel County area.
2) Maintain a full-time strategic plan for accomplishing these goals through collaboration with
established entities and/ or organizations.
3) Maintain a relationship with the proper regional and state organizations and entities that will
enhance our area efforts.
4) Maintain and establish long term funding for Deuel Area Development, Inc and area wide
development efforts.
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision for the future of Deuel County is that this will be a vibrant place for people to flourish, to
earn a productive living, to appreciate the natural beauty of the rural landscape and to value the gift of
community.
We hope to instill a progressive approach to building community capacity. This includes fostering
vibrant business sectors throughout the County, offering community based activities for residents and
tourists alike, strengthening the leadership capacity of youth and adults while creating opportunities
for people of all ages to call Deuel County “home”. Ultimately, we will have a collaborative
“community” that works together to accomplish common goals.

3.
Progress Chronology Overview
2007
Community Assessment
Initial Conversations with RLC
Idea of DADi Surfaces
3-Year Funding Commitments
2008
May – First Director Hired
Priority Development
Local Government Funding
DADi Become Reality
2009
Design SD Project
Business Development Focus
NESDEC Grant/Entrepreneurship
RUPRI Hired
1st Annual Meeting
501c3 Tax Status Realized
2010
Job #1 – Growing Entrepreneurs
1st USDA RBEG Grant Awarded
3-Year Strategic Plan
Funding Pledges Made Good
2011
E-Ship Strategy – Early Successes
3rd Year Anniversary
DADi Branding Established
2nd Office in Gary
Quarterly Newsletter Starts
Opportunity Assessment
2012
2nd USDA RBEG Grant Awarded
Briana Leaves & Joan is Hired
Website – Tools Resource
Game Plan Focused – Impacts
3rd Office in Toronto
2013
USDA Funding Ends
Transition to Total Local Support
Business Incubator – Business
Resource Center
Kitchen Incubator – D.Community
Kitchen
2014
Membership Pledge Drive
Merger of DADi & ECDC
DADi votes to develop Wildlife
Estates
REDLG Grant/Loan Application
2015
HD Electric awarded the USDA REDLG
Loan/Grant of $300,000 for Wildlife Es.
Ground Breaking for 16 lots and
Infrastructure.
Publicity & Media – DakotaFire
Magazine; SDPB program for DCK
“Backroads Dakota” Facebook Page
2016
High School & JAG program
Website—Facelift & Training
Deuel Community Kitchen – Washington
DC USDA-Rural Development Officials
Department of Agriculture Land Analysis for
Deuel County for AID or CAFO's.
Wildlife Estates – Infrastructure, luncheon,
promotion, ICAN commercial,
brochures,
College Proctoring
Gifts of Grain AG Giving Funding Program

4.
13 New Business Start-ups & Attempts Supported by DADi
11 Active Business Inquiries & Business Support
4 Entrepreneurial Start-up "Chefs" in the Deuel Community Kitchen
3 College Students Proctored by DADi
The Year in Statistics
Need for Development
Deuel County with the formation of DADi has accepted the all-important responsibility
for our own development. We have grown an increasingly strong business
development assistance program. Progress is being realized. But more must be done
if Deuel County is to address the future of population growth.

5.
Business E-Coaching
Available by Appointment & Walk-Ins
Office Hours in Clear Lake – Courthouse, 1st
Floor
Gary – ½ Day Office hours Bi Monthly at DNB
Bank
Toronto – ½ Day Office Hours weekly at First
Bank and Trust
Business Plan Help for Start-Ups
Get businesses the outside resources they need
Small Grants available if criteria is met
Helping existing businesses with Retention, Transition and
Expansion

6.
One example, a business this year had a substantial insurance cost tagged
on to them because of a misunderstanding. It would have cost them
possibly even the business had the misunderstanding not been rectified. It
was genuinely a huge problem for them and a community. DADi
immediately got involved and soon, through networking resources a near
disaster was rectified and the problem taken care of.
There are everyday problems and needs that DADi is available to help when asked.
Business –Retention
Much of what I do is behind the scenes,
and I stay busy!!

7.
Deuel Community Kitchen Incubator
 Began in 2013 thanks to a USDA Rural
Business Enterprise Grant
 Located at Deubrook School District Kitchen
 4 Chefs using the kitchen
 3 Products produced
 1 Catering business
Featured in:
 SD Public Broadcasting – Dakota Life Video
 SD Magazine
 Dakotafire Media, LLC
 Washington D.C. – Toured and Model for
other communities
 Calls from all over the country interested in
starting one for their community.
 Local Publications

8.
Deuel Community Kitchen Incubator

9.
WildLife Estates
The Wildlife Estates Infrastructure was completed in November of 2016. Lots for twin
homes and single family units are now available for sale.
A Wildlife Estates Committee has been formed. A television commercial will advertise
Wildlife Estates to the public through ICAN. A grant from the Deuel County Community
Foundation made this possible to help with advertising. A separate Deuel Area Industrial
Development Fund assures development money into the future for industrial or housing
projects in the county.
Other County Housing/Industrial News: Gate City Development Association, Inc. in Gary, SD has
lots available as well for housing/industry in Gary. A lot has been sold to one of their board members. A
new structure for Dynotec, Industries was to begin by end of summer 2016. New heating and lighting
have been installed in the old converter building owned by Tom Griffith and Tom Lundquist, owner of
Dynotec. He was to be in the building by late summer and be ready to begin in the Spring of 2017 until
the new building is built and finished.

10.
Social Media
WWW.deuelarea.com
Statistics for the year 2016:
o # of Total Visitors : 7380
o # of New Visitors : 4672
o # of Returning Visitors : 2308
Website and More…
o New Facelift 2016
Golden Shovel “Grandfathered” DADi at
starting website cost. Cost for quality site we
have now would be cost prohibitive.
Design –
v Assist Businesses
v Relocation
v Business Information
v Community Events
v Statistics
v Job Availability
v Real Estate
v Incubators
v Success Stories
v Membership
v Staff

11.
Social Media, Business Websites & Newsletters
Deuel Area
Development,Inc
DADi’s Billboard
for Deuel County
Returnees, Newcomers,
Alumni, Friends, Family
Backroads Dakota
merged with Go
Local Directory
Page for locally owned
businesses.
Sodak-Deuel
Farmer’s Market
Quarterly Newsletters
Shared in Public
locations & mailings.
Mail Chimp – Email
Newsletter
LinkedIn.com
Twitter.com
YouTube.com
NEW Channel THIS YEAR
Past Workshops uploaded
FACEBOOK Accounts

12.
Gifts of Grain and Livestock
Guidelines for Donating Grain:
 The producer should consult with his or her tax advisor to determine
whether this gift is appropriate to their tax situation.
 Specific steps are required by the IRS to ensure intended tax benefits.
 The gift must be from unsold grain inventory – there can be no prior sale or
pricing commitment.
 The grain must be physically delivered farm commodities.
 The grain cannot have a lien against it. If it does, a lien waiver from the
lender is required.
 The producer should call Deuel Area Development to confirm the details
and complete a gift letter prior to delivering the grain.
 We will communicate directly with the grain elevator to give instructions to
sell the grain and disburse the proceeds.

13.
Gifts of Grain and LivestockGifts of Grain and Livestock
Tax Savings:
 For many cash basis producers, significant tax savings can be achieved by
donating crops or livestock directly to DADi.
 The producer will not realize taxable income from a sale, thus minimizing
taxes.
 The producer is still able to deduct the entire cost of production on Schedule
F.
 Depending on the producer’s specific circumstances, savings may be
realized on federal and state income tax and self-employment tax.

14.
Development On-Going and Never Stopping

15.
Happenings Behind the Scenes
Entrepreneur Luncheon
Public Groups
Conference Speaker

16.
AND MORE…
Ag Development
Deuel County Land Analysis
 Strategic Plan
Young Farmer
Wind, CAFO’s --AID
Focus on Growing Trends—
Future of Deuel County
 Newcomers
 Youth
 Returnees
 Stayers
Youth & School System
JAG – Jobs for
America’s Graduates

17.
Our Membership Drive for 2017 is On
County of Deuel………..$15,000 + Office Space/Supplies
City of Clear Lake………………………………….$10,000
City of Toronto……………………………………..$ 1,000
Invenergy
1. DNB National Bank
2. First Bank and Trust -Toronto
3. Gunderson, Evenson & Knight, LLP
1. Interstate Telecommunications Co-op
2. Agri-Partners, Inc.
3. Fritz Chevrolet
4. Clear Lake Courier – donation of space
5. Brookings- Deuel Rural Water
6. H-D Electric Cooperative, Inc.
7. Presto Foundation – Tech Ord
8. East River Electric Power Co-op, Inc.
1. Gopher Sign Company
2. Crystal Springs Rodeo, Inc.
3. Supreme Welding, Inc.
4. Good Samaritan Society
5. Northwestern Energy
6. Sanford D.C. Memorial Hospital
7. D.C. Farmers Union Co-op
1. Prime Realty
2. Jem Design Solutions-IT support
3. Viessman Trucking, Inc.
4. Lewis Drug
1. Sodak Gardens
2. Gary & Lynne Eide
3. Toben Chiropractic