Hello Everyone, How has everyone enjoyed the almost 80 degree change in temperature from last week? I’d have to say that it is nice stepping outside and hearing the birds chirping again! I am jonesing to get out on my motorcycle again and thanks to the City’s plowing system, the roads are almost melted and … Continue reading Spring is in the Air
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Winterfest was a Success
Hello Everyone, Thank you to everyone that came out and participated during Winterfest! Lead businesses have been saying that they had great business and it was wonderful to see so many people in Lead. I had someone from Nebraska come into the bakery saying that they were visiting just for Winterfest! Shot out to Northern … Continue reading Winterfest was a Success
Winterfest 2022
Hello Everyone, Did you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day? My girls and I had a great time bowling together and getting to spend that quality time! Even if you didn’t have the opportunity to share the day with a friend, family or loved one, I hope you shared the love by smiling at a … Continue reading Winterfest 2022
Changes are Coming
Hello Everyone, I know it has been a while since an email has been sent out, but Welcome to 2022. I told my husband the other day that this is the “Year of Change”, and it certainly has been with the Lead Chamber of Commerce! Well, This is Leigha and I am back with the … Continue reading Changes are Coming
Visitor Center transfers to South Dakota Science and Technology Authority

LEAD, SD— On Jan. 7, 2022, ownership of the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (SLHVC) transferred to the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA). The transfer calls for the SDSTA to pay $107,900.16* for the exhibit space, furniture, gift shop inventory, trolley and other property belonging to the Visitor Center. The Lead Area Chamber of Commerce/Visitor … Continue reading Visitor Center transfers to South Dakota Science and Technology Authority
News Release from the Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lead Area Chamber of Commerce and Sanford Lab Homestake Visitors Center South Dakota Science and Technology Authority Lead, South Dakota; Nov 19, 2021: Board of Directors enter negotiations with South Dakota Science and Technology Authority to acquire visitors center property. The Board of Directors governing Homestake Visitor Center (SLHVC) Inc. and the … Continue reading News Release from the Board of Directors
The Days of Our Lives
Good Morning! Lead, it’s been so great to have this job for three years! I’ve learned so so much and I’ve realized a lot of my hidden talents and potential through this time. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity to serve the town I love so much. I’ve decided to bump up my … Continue reading The Days of Our Lives
Fall Storms Vs. Spring Storms
Good Morning! Husband superstitiously says that if you don’t say the word “snow” it might not happen. I roll my eyes to this, after all, I love snow! We had a good fall – warm, easy, bright – but I’m ready for winter and the magic of the new season – and good thing too, … Continue reading Fall Storms Vs. Spring Storms
And Knowing Is Half The Battle!
Good Morning Friends! The other day Christine and I were discussing work styles. Some of us like to sleep in (after a restless night) and come to work later and stay later. Some of us like to wake up slowly with a few hours to prepare for the day. Others like to pop out of … Continue reading And Knowing Is Half The Battle!
Hello October!
Hi Lead! Well it is that time of year again!!! By this I mean “Pine Needle Battle Season” In many areas of the country, including Lead, it is the time of year to start raking up fallen leaves. However in my yard I have less lovely fall leaves and much more spiky sharp pine needles. … Continue reading Hello October!