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Welcome to Miller, South Dakota!
Whether you are a visitor looking for information about Miller, South Dakota and the surrounding area, or you are a resident searching for the latest information about our community, you've come to the right place. This site has information on our local economic development office, the Miller Civic and Commerce Association, and the City of Miller. We also have a community calendar that highlights all of the upcoming events. Be sure to visit our Facebook page or check our blog to interact with others on all topics related to Miller, SD. Thanks for visiting our website - we hope you drop by again soon!
Let's Celebrate 2022
Miller C&C Members
From the Desk of Kecia Beranek
Gratitude
Recently, the On Hand Development board and staff gathered to make the plan for next year and the years to…
Great Work, Miller Civic and Commerce!
What a great Christmas on the Prairie event! I had so many people come up to me and thank me…
Shop Local and Support Small Business
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak to the Miller Elementary students about shopping local. I decided…
Think BIG and Support Small
Have you heard of “Small Business Saturday”? It is an effort all across the United States to help people find…
On Hand Development Employee Recruitment Program
Last week, I was visiting with a business owner about hiring a new full-time employee and taking advantage of our…
The Painful Divide
I had a call last week with a mentor and we got to talking about the divide not only in…
Wall of Wonder
On Hand Development Corporation is gearing up for our upcoming Strategic Planning Session and we are looking for ideas to…
The Facts on Housing
Rural workforce, multi-family and rehab housing have been a silent crisis for at least three decades. Part of the mission…
October is Women’s Small Business Month.
In 1972, there were a little over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Until 1988, women needed a male…
Where Exactly is Miller?
Last week, I attended a 3-day conference for the 2023 Leadership South Dakota class. I am so very honored to…
Leading With Patience
Last week, I tackled a task that took every effort of my patience. This task wasn’t business expansion, business retention,…
Another Tool in My Toolbox
Last week, I attended my last session of fundraising school and graduated from the Indiana University Lilly Family of School…
Community Center is Economic Development
Since the fall of 2014, Hand County has enjoyed its Community Center. The theme surrounding the Center has been donations…
Where Did August Go?
Does anyone else feel like August flew by? Megan and I were talking and realized August is long gone. So,…
Civic Pride
What is civic pride? Saying you are proud to live in Hand County? Attending a community event? Civic pride is…
Why You Should Consider Owning Your Own Business
I was visiting with someone last week and they asked me what On Hand is doing about ALL of the…
I “Grew Up” in Hand County
Last week, I attended a conference about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and how it relates to Economic Development in…
Buy Local or Bye-Bye Local
As we are approaching our annual CRAZY days here in Miller, Buy Local or Bye-Bye Local is something we all need to…
Grateful for the Miller Civic and Commerce
What a great Independence Day Celebration we had in Hand County! I had so many people come up to me…
Business Services From on Hand Development Corporation
I sat down with a business owner this week and he asked me to write about what resources we have…
Sweet Summertime
SUMMER. IS. HERE. I was talking on the radio last week about all of the wonderful summer options we have…