moving forward in devils lake
Issue #2Forward Devils Lake Quarterly Newsletter August2015
Harvesting the fruits of theLake region
FDL works with the Bank of North Dakota to offer the FLEX Funding program. This is a great financing option! Visit our website or call the office for more information.
Dakota Dry Bean, owned by Charles Carlson, is adding a new receiving facility- scale, office, dryer, and bins- at the Crary location. In addition, they are upgrading the capacity of the splitting mill and adding shipping bins. They are also close to completing a new railroad switch and industry track to assist in the timely loading of outbound rail cars. The Devils Lake location is a pea fractionation plant that produces protein, starch, flour and fiber primarily for the premium pet food industry. They would like to triple the capacity of the pelleting line, add blending capability, and improve bulk truck load out capabilities for movement of product by both truck and rail. This expansion should be finished by the end of the year and create 3 new jobs.
Firestone on Hwy 2, owned by Dale and Cheryl Lende, will be relocating to Hwy 57, in the former Panzer Power Sports building. Two additions to the existing building with 2 drive thru bays and a cold storage building with a loading dock will give a larger service and sales store to accommodate customers and staff. This expansion and relocation should be finished by October, and will create 4-6 new jobs.
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT FUNDING INCREASED
The Façade Improvement Program is a no interest loan up to $10,000 to be used to improve the exterior of your business. This revolving loan fund recently increased to give more opportunity to more business owners! This is an affordable way to add value and appeal to our community. For more information, call or visit our website.
FEATURED BUSINESS
Summers Manufacturingcelebrated 50 years of business with an open house at their Devils Lake facility on July 30th. The event was open to the public and Summers hosted a meal, conducted plant tours, and gave out door prizes. The open house brought in not only the loyal Summers customers and dealers, but many people throughout the Lake Region. Also seen at the event were representatives from the offices of Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp. Area farmer, Ardon Herman and his family were also in attendance. Herman was inventor of the Herman Harrow (1970), and the Herman Diamond Disk (1984), two products that solidified Summers placement in the tillage industry. Overall the event went very well and was attended by approximately 450 people. The plant tours were a very popular activity with most visitors. There had previously been an open house held at Summers’ Aberdeen, SD facility on June 11. The final event will be held where it all started, in Maddock, ND on October 15. During that event the original blacksmith shop (now a museum) will also be open for tours.
training session
LRSC and TrainND are offering a global simulcast on September 25, 2015 from 8 am to 11:30 am at LRSC. Honor2Lead-Military Values in Business. This will bring together top minds and leaders to ignite a global conversation on ethics and values, and effectively teach these principles to modern-day and next-generation leaders.Call 662-1578 for more information or to register.
Business tour
Gessner Ironworks hosted the FDL Board for a tour of their facility in their new location in the Industrial Park along Hwy 2 East. They specialize in welding, metal fabrication, and steel sales. Thank you for taking the time to show us around!
Rachel Lindstrom
Executive Director
662-4933