News & Events

Grant County Development Corporation Announced Its Newly Hired Executive Director

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Grant County Devlopment Corporation announced its newly hired Executive Director on Monday October 5th. Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Grant County Development Corporation. Ms. Atyeo-Gortmaker will be replacing Bobbie Bohlen who served as Executive Director for 9 years. Bohlen announced her resignation from the position in August. The hiring and interview process started in September and more than 30 applicants were reviewed from around the Region. Atyeo-Gortmaker formerly served as the Planning and Zoning officer responsible for administering and enforcing zoning regulations in the county. Dave Hicks , President of the board said, “He...

GRANT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO HIRE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Monday, July 27, 2020

On Friday July 24th the Grant County Development Corporation board of directors met to accept Bobbie Bohlen’s resignation as Executive Director of Grant County’s economic development entity. Bohlen has served as the full time Director since September of 2011, when she succeeded George Smith’s long tenure in this position. Bohlen has been instrumental in numerous projects that have improved the economic, educational, and all-around way of life in Grant County. Bohlen is stepping down as Director to pursue other personal and professional interests. She will remain in office until September 15, in hopes of assisting in the transition of a ne...

38 Unit Apartment Complex to Begin Construction in Milbank

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Kirk Simet and Eric Skott of SLH Holdings were on hand to formalize the purchase of the “old hospital land” to begin a project that has been 5 years in the making. President Dave Hicks of the Grant County Development Corp. represented the group and added his signature to the documents. President Hicks commented, “This is a very big step in the right direction for helping the growth of our local economy. By making more housing available, it is our hope, our local business will be able to more easily attract and retain employees which will benefit our entire community.” Monday night a...