Hello Everyone, I know it has been a while since an email has been sent out, but Welcome to 2022. I told my husband the other day that this is the “Year of Change”, and it certainly has been with the Lead Chamber of Commerce! Well, This is Leigha and I am back with the … Continue reading Changes are Coming
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Visitor Center transfers to South Dakota Science and Technology Authority
LEAD, SD— On Jan. 7, 2022, ownership of the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (SLHVC) transferred to the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA). The transfer calls for the SDSTA to pay $107,900.16* for the exhibit space, furniture, gift shop inventory, trolley and other property belonging to the Visitor Center. The Lead Area Chamber of Commerce/Visitor … Continue reading Visitor Center transfers to South Dakota Science and Technology Authority
News Release from the Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lead Area Chamber of Commerce and Sanford Lab Homestake Visitors Center South Dakota Science and Technology Authority Lead, South Dakota; Nov 19, 2021: Board of Directors enter negotiations with South Dakota Science and Technology Authority to acquire visitors center property. The Board of Directors governing Homestake Visitor Center (SLHVC) Inc. and the … Continue reading News Release from the Board of Directors
The Days of Our Lives
Good Morning! Lead, it’s been so great to have this job for three years! I’ve learned so so much and I’ve realized a lot of my hidden talents and potential through this time. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity to serve the town I love so much. I’ve decided to bump up my … Continue reading The Days of Our Lives
Fall Storms Vs. Spring Storms
Good Morning! Husband superstitiously says that if you don’t say the word “snow” it might not happen. I roll my eyes to this, after all, I love snow! We had a good fall – warm, easy, bright – but I’m ready for winter and the magic of the new season – and good thing too, … Continue reading Fall Storms Vs. Spring Storms
And Knowing Is Half The Battle!
Good Morning Friends! The other day Christine and I were discussing work styles. Some of us like to sleep in (after a restless night) and come to work later and stay later. Some of us like to wake up slowly with a few hours to prepare for the day. Others like to pop out of … Continue reading And Knowing Is Half The Battle!
Hello October!
Hi Lead! Well it is that time of year again!!! By this I mean “Pine Needle Battle Season” In many areas of the country, including Lead, it is the time of year to start raking up fallen leaves. However in my yard I have less lovely fall leaves and much more spiky sharp pine needles. … Continue reading Hello October!
Fall In Love With Lead
Good Morning Dear Readers! Wow, hasn’t Fall been beautiful this year? With no early frost, the flowers have been stunning (even though the hanging pots are now crispy shadows of their former glory). Have you seen the beautiful sunflowers behind Aspire Boutique and the still vibrant beds across from Johns and Kosel? I’ve enjoyed these … Continue reading Fall In Love With Lead
How To Leave But Stay
Hello & Late Good Morning! I want to say thank you so much for the many kind responses I received about my news last week. It definitely hasn’t been an easy decision to leave, but I’m not leaving Lead and I look forward to continuing to be involved and an active part of our community. … Continue reading How To Leave But Stay
The Tea
Dear Loyal Readers! I know how small towns are, we’re a family and boy do we love to know what everybody is up to!! It’s got it’s downsides but on the whole I really believe it’s because we care about each other, and we’re tight knit. I for one love it, and I too love … Continue reading The Tea