"Building for the Future"

An historic event for SDNA!

2008-11-07T13:20:00.000-08:00

The first-ever training event in our new SDNA building was held Nov. 7&8, 2008, when Kevin Slimp presented training on Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe Flash. Despite a blizzard that hit the state the day before, more than two dozen SDNA members and others made it to Brookings for the workshop.

Ribbon Cutting at SDNA Building Open House

2008-08-15T08:36:00.001-07:00

Large Crowd Attends Open House

2008-07-22T14:32:00.000-07:00

SDNA President Mark Roby, publisher of the Watertown Public Opinion, welcomes everyone to the SDNA open house.

Members of the SDNA Board and Brookings Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors pose for a photo in front of the SDNA building.

A crowd of more than 100 SDNA members, Brookings Chamber members and friends of SDNA attended the July 16 open house and ribbon cutting for the new office building. Some of the attendees gathered for a photo.

Open House and Ribbon Cutting

2008-07-08T14:51:00.000-07:00

We are celebrating our new office building with an open house and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 16, 5-7 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. The SDNA Board and Staff will be on hand to introduce everyone to the new headquarters for the oldest trade association in South Dakota!

Please contact the SDNA office (800-658-3697 or sdna@sdna.com) if you would like to attend.

We look forward to seeing you on July 16.

2008-05-21T13:23:00.000-07:00

The Move is Made!

2008-05-15T11:44:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, was a beautiful day for an office move. Movers started loading boxes and stuff from our old office at 8 a.m. and by 4 p.m. they had unloaded everything from two large trucks into the new office. (Now if I can only find my coffee cup!) We're up and running at the new location -- 1125 32nd Ave. in Brookings. Phones work. Computers work. Everyone's working. And loving the new digs! Thank you for the generosity and support of so many SDNA members and friends to help make this day come true. The coffee's always on. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood. Look for more information soon regarding an open house this summer.

Countdown to the Move

2008-05-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

If all goes as planned, by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 14, we will be working from our new office at 1125 32nd Ave.

Getting Close to Completion

2008-04-28T18:21:00.000-07:00

Carpeting has been installed. Tile work is done. The painting is done. Cabinets have been installed. Work is close to completion on the new SDNA building! We're looking to a mid-May move into the building.

Some April Photos from the Building

2008-04-08T18:51:00.001-07:00

Two More Photos from Building Site

2008-03-16T17:49:00.000-07:00

The bricklayers are close to finishing their work on the exterior of the building. Inside, electricians are installing light fixtures.

Work Underway Outside and Inside

2008-03-12T11:39:00.000-07:00

With nicer weather, work is moving along on the new building. Bricklayers began work this week. The exterior has brick on the lower part on three sides of the building. Inside, walls are being painted, and lighting and some cabinetry installed.

More Photos from Construction

2008-02-01T16:22:00.000-08:00

A look at the basement, which is under the west half of the building.

Work on the roof and the exterior are well underway.

Here is a look at the conference/meeting room in the building.

Work Accelerates on Building

2008-01-20T12:27:00.000-08:00

Cold weather has not slowed the work of Robbins Construction on the SDNA building. Within a matter of a few weeks, the Robbins crew had the building framed up and enclosed. Now, they are working inside framing up walls and insulating walls. Electrical work will begin soon. The top photo is a view inside the main office room. This room will have a vaulted ceiling. The middle photo shows the backside of the building. The third photo is from the parking lot on the south side of the building.

New Year Brings Progress to Project

2008-01-06T15:02:00.000-08:00

Despite the cold and snow, Robbins Construction moves forward on the building as the new year gets underway. The exterior walls are framed up and rafters are being installed now. You can't see it in this photo but the studs for many of the inside walls are up too. Before long, the building will be enclosed for much warmer work inside.

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Floor Plan for SDNA Building

2007-12-19T14:35:00.001-08:00

Here is a quick look at what the exterior of the building will look like, as well as the floor plan. Click on the image for a better view of the plan. While the snow in December slowed construction for now, the contractor was very pleased about how far the project progressed before the weather turned cold. All concrete work on the foundation, basement and parking lot was completed this fall. Plus, the first layer of asphalt was put down on the parking lot, allowing it to settle properly through the winter months. Look for framework on the building to get underway soon.

Work Progresses on Building

2007-11-25T16:26:00.000-08:00

There has been considerable work at the building site the past few weeks. And it's all work that the contractor wanted to complete before the weather turned really cold. The curb and gutter and sidewalks are completed. The first layer of asphalt has been put on the parking lot. A floor covers the basement portion of the building. Now construction can start on the building frame.

Work on Curb, Sidewalk

2007-11-11T18:42:00.000-08:00

Last week the curb for the parking lot and the sidewalk on the front side of the building were completed.

Ground Floor Concrete Poured

2007-11-06T09:14:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday, Nov. 3, the concrete for the ground floor was poured. This view is from the parking lot near approximately the southeast corner of the building.

Basement Floor Poured

2007-11-05T19:19:00.000-08:00

A basement to be used for storage and utilities will be under the west half of the building. The floor was poured two weeks ago once sewer and water lines were put in place. This view is from the south side of the building looking toward the northwest corner of the building.

Parking Lot Work

2007-11-05T19:11:00.000-08:00

Work started last week on grading the parking lot. The plan is to have the curb and gutter for the entrance off the street and the parking lot completed before the season turns too cold. This view is looking west from 32nd Ave. toward the entrance to our lot.

Foundation Work Continues

2007-10-08T16:11:00.000-07:00

This past week workers poured the footings and set the forms for the foundation and the basement walls. Rain over the weekend halted work until the site can dry out.

Digging the Basement

2007-10-01T18:48:00.002-07:00

In these Oct. 1 photos, work is underway to dig the basement for the SDNA office. The 3,600-square foot building will have a basement under the west half of the building. The basement will be used mostly for storage and utilities.

Second Clip from Groundbreaking: A Group Photo

2007-09-20T19:59:00.001-07:00

Here is SDNA's Susan Smith getting everyone together for a group photo at the groundbreaking.

SDNA President Bill Krikac Remarks

2007-09-20T19:25:00.001-07:00

Brief video from Aug. 17 Groundbreaking: Introductory comments by SDNA President Bill Krikac of Clark County Courier.

Work has begun!

2007-08-31T09:34:00.000-07:00

Mark it down: Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. Bowes Construction of Brookings began excavation work on the building site this morning, scraping black dirt from the lot and doing some leveling to the lot. This photo is taken from the southeast corner of the lot. Recent rains have softened the ground, making it easier for Bowes to do their thing. Cool!

SDNA Land Ready to Go

2007-08-30T20:29:00.001-07:00

The lot on which the SDNA Building will be built is staked and ready for dirt work in this Aug. 30 photo. Excavation work begins on the lot tomorrow with the black dirt scraped and elevation work done on the site. This photo is taken from the southwest corner of the lot. The stake in the foreground is the southwest corner of the lot.

SDNA Groundbreaking

2007-08-30T19:36:00.001-07:00

The SDNA Board. From left: SDNA Second Vice President Hollie Stalder, SDNA President Bill Krikac, SDNA First Vice President Mark Roby, Brookings Mayor Scott Munsterman, SDNA Third Vice President Doug Card, Brookings Chamber Rep. Tim Harvey, SDNA Director Gary Wood, Brookings Economic Development Corp. President Cindy Mydland, SDNA Past President Tim Huether and SDNA Director Lucy Halverson.

SDNA held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 17, 2007, for its new office building in Brookings. SDNA officials and Brookings officials participated in the event. Pictured with shovels, from left: SDNA President Bill Krikac, Brookings Mayor Scott Munsterman, Brookings Chamber representative Tim Harvey and Brookings Economic Development Corp. President Cindy Mydland. The SDNA Board, various past presidents and SDNA Staff also participated.