GHDC Updates City Commission On Activities

The Greater Huron Development Corporation was the latest entity to give a semi-annual update to the Huron City Commission.  Executive Director Jim Borszich says the overall economy in Huron is good despite some recent set backs…

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Sales taxes were down eight-percent for the first six months of the year but have started to slowly improve.  Borszich says it’s most noticeable in the Ag Sector.  Meanwhile, Huron continues to have more jobs than workers…

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Unemployment in Beadle County is around three-point-three to three-point-four percent.  The Development Corporation’s roll in the financing of Splash Central is nearing completion with a the hopes for a final payment for the 12-point-five million dollar water park in September…

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The Greater Huron Development Corporation is planning to conduct an employer survey to gauge conditions affecting businesses in Huron. Housing continues to be a need in town. Huron still is in a range to need approximately 80 to 100 multifamily rental units and 30 to 40 owner/occupied units to meet future housing demands.