Over the past 60 years, DREDC has continuously worked with city and community leaders to fill the needs of Dell Rapids. The organization was founded in 1967 to meet the unique need of managing the old Pavilion building near the city park. City business leaders came together and found an industrial user to bring jobs filling the underutilized space.
Moving Forward Together
DREDC is continuing to work towards its mission by developing the remaining land in the Fiegen Development Park, assisting current and future Dell Rapids businesses, and marketing the community with our partners.
DREDC Timeline
2023
Launching Façade Improvement Program
DREDC started its annual Façade Improvement Grant program assisting downtown businesses improve their buildings and attract more business to the Dell Rapids’ central business district.
2022
Investing in Professional Development Services
The City of Dell Rapids invested in the Economic Development Management Service with the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance allowing DREDC to have its first paid staff member.
2020
Revitalizing Historic Downtown
The organization helped Always Your Design to renovate the Horime Department Store Building. Over the past 25 years, Always Your Design has established itself as one of the best Quilt Shops in the country bringing visitors from across the country each year.
Late 2010s
Growing the Industrial Workforce
The Fiegen Development Park began to fill with over 100 jobs by welcoming Midwest Fresh Logistics, Carstensen Contracting, and Chamberlain Oil to Dell Rapids.
2015
Launching Fiegen Industrial Park
DREDC purchased 80 acres of land in SE Dell Rapids and began developing the Fiegen Industrial Park. In coordination with City and State partners, water and sewer utilities were extended south of the Big Sioux River for the first time in the City’s history.
Mid 1990s
Interstate Land Development
The organization purchased and developed 11-acres of land on the NE corner of the Dell Rapids I-29 interstate exit. Today, this land is home to multiple businesses and dozens of jobs.
Early 1990s
Supporting Business Expansion
The organization helped Dressen Trailer expand their operations on the Dell Rapids Interstate Exit through the County permitting process.
Late 1980s
Strategic Land Acquisition for Growth
The organization worked with the City of Dell Rapids to purchase property in the airstrip area for industrial development and the City Public Works department.
1967
Founding & First Business Partnership
Dell Rapids Development Company is founded by 15 original members. The organization worked with Dakota Industries to locate in the old “Pavilion” by the city park.
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