The fourth quarter is busy for many reasons, but particularly for groundbreakings! Businesses are working to start construction on their new locations and expansions before the snow flies. The fourth quarter of 2024 was no different, and the Foundation helped several businesses celebrate the start of construction on new projects.
See photos and recaps of each groundbreaking that took place!
Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge
Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge broke ground on their new facility in south Sioux Falls. The location will serve 176 children ranging from infants through pre-kindergarten and will open in Summer 2025.
L to R: Mike Van Buskirk, Miles Beacom, Grant Lacey, Jack Lacey, Jamie Lacey, Beckham Lacey, Eric Lacey, Liz Lacey, Sloane Lacey, Zach Berg – Franchise Owner, Baker Berg, Paige Berg – Franchise Owner, Bentley Berg, Clark Meyer, Drew Lacey, Rebecca Lacey and Jeff Eckhoff.
Plaza Azteca East
Plaza Azteca broke ground on its second location in Sioux Falls. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant will stand at 26th St. and Veterans Pkwy. Plaza Azteca East will feature bright, fresh ingredients in lunch and dinner options.
L to R: Scott Lawrence, Councilor Richard Thomason, Paul Reynolds, Cecilia Magana, Alondra Magana, Julietta Magana, Victor Magana – Owner, Ryan Boschee, Fr. Zach Schaefbauer and Whitney Donohue.
American Bank & Trust
American Bank & Trust broke ground on a new branch on the west side of Sioux Falls. The location will be the fourth in Sioux Falls for American Bank & Trust, and their sixth in the Sioux Metro, with branches in Tea and Lennox. The new west side location will serve as a general purpose banking branch with personal banking services.
L to R: Tamien Dysart, Bob Sutton, Tom Shields, Scott Erickson – President and CEO, Jack Steele, Preston Steele, Brad Selland, Clark Meyer and Jeff Eckhoff.
Silencer Central
Silencer Central broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot distribution center, which will consolidate the company’s warehousing and distribution operations, while providing dedicated spaces for engineering, supply chain, and purchasing teams.
L-to-R: Warren Lochner, Brandon May, Kent Cutler, Brandon Maddox – Founder and CEO, Scott Lawrence, and Jeff Griffin.
