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Hello
My name is Ashley Geigle
I look forward to continue serving the Murdo Area as the Economic Development Director. My overall goal is to serve the community in assisting the creation of opportunities to help the Murdo Area thrive. You can connect with me at any of the following:
Phone: 605-516-9080
E-mail: murdoed@gmail.com
Address: 404 Main St Murdo, SD 57559
Engaging with youth
Last year the MDC had a draw to work more with the youth in Jones County. Excitedly, this year, that happened! When the MDC conducted a...
Ashley Geigle
Mar 14, 20252 min read
Key Partner Event
On October 23, the Murdo Development Corp. hosted alongside Dakota Resources, an event for the community key partners. The intention of...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
Collaboration and Innovation
Whew! We have been BUSY! With what you ask? Here's a list for you to enjoy! Childcare Expansion Through GOED Grant Completion One of the...
Ashley Geigle
Nov 4, 20245 min read
Whew.... That was crazy busy summer!
It's been a while! April 29 was the last time we wrote in here, so first off, we apologize for that! Second, honestly, we see that as a...
Ashley Geigle
Sep 19, 20242 min read
Finding Harmony
Do you ever feel like you're having one of those weeks where it's like, "what else can go wrong?!" Two weeks ago, we sent out the...
Ashley Geigle
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Embracing the Sprint
The Murdo Development Corp. has been making waves! Not really.. (haha) we're just having fun accomplishing goals and checking the boxes...
Ashley Geigle
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Forever 605
Hey all! I know it has been a while since you have heard from us here but I assure you we are continuing to make some great progress for...
Ashley Geigle
Jan 19, 20242 min read
SD GOED Childcare Grant
We are excited to announce that the Murdo Area has been awarded GOED's Childcare grant. This grant, divided into two parts, offers...
Ashley Geigle
Nov 20, 20231 min read
Unite, Celebrate, Thrive: The Vital Role of Community Events
The value of community events cannot be overstated. Events serve as a catalyst for building strong, close-knit communities and fostering...
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Oct 27, 20232 min read
Collaborating for Continued Success
The Jones County Community Foundation has made a significant commitment to the betterment of our community by pledging $10,000 annually...
Ashley Geigle
Sep 28, 20231 min read
Support Local
In the news, from business owners, and small communities like Murdo, we are always hearing SHOP LOCAL. Absolutely, shopping at local...
Ashley Geigle
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Stay the extra hour with us!
Warning: This post is mostly my thoughts as the MAED Director. My hopes, dreams, and goals... When I took on this role and position, in...
Ashley Geigle
Jul 20, 20234 min read
We're expecting!
The Murdo Development Corp. is proud to announce that we have made the commitment on the purchase of TWO Governor's Houses! The MDC board...
Ashley Geigle
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Hats off to you!
It doesn’t seem like that long ago it was my final week of high school, same classrooms you were in, preparing my cap and gown, and...
Ashley Geigle
May 25, 20233 min read
Stakeholder Success!
April 4, 2023 In the fall of 2022 we had a Dakota Resources coach reach out to our community and ask if we would be interested in...
Ashley Geigle
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity...
February 2023 “Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity”. I was attending a Learning Network gathering last week...
Ashley Geigle
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Why change?
August 2022 Change is a very hard concept for many people. We fall into our habits and routines as children, and we feel the comfort...
Ashley Geigle
Mar 16, 20232 min read
The Housing Struggle is REAL!
November 2022 When we think about lower numbers in our community, we typically think negatively in the thoughts that our community is...
Ashley Geigle
Mar 16, 20233 min read
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