Economic Development
MISSION STATEMENT
Timber Lake & Area Development is committed to community growth by providing leadership that encourages and supports entrepreneurs, grows the local and regional economy through businesses and partnering with others, and promoting tourism while working to enhance the quality of life for area residents.
Timber Lake & Area Development Inc. (TLAD) consists of a seven-member board of directors and other members who are committed to the growth and success of Timber Lake.
This charitable nonprofit organization began in 1990. Our volunteer board and members devote many hours each month to the success of the organization and its projects. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-date community information.
Timber Lake & Area Development Inc. current projects include:
Housing
TLAD owns and operates two apartment complexes that offer a total of 16 rental units.
Timber Lake Apartments
Located at 507 C. Street, there are eight one-bedroom apartments with onsite laundry. Tenant pays electricity and internet. The apartments are income-based with rental assistance and utility allowance to those who qualify.
To apply, call 605-219-0211 or email here.
SkyView Apartments
402 F. Street has four two-bedroom and four one-bedroom apartments that have been recently renovated with onsite laundry. Tenant pays electricity and internet.
To apply, call 605-581-9109.
Duplex with garages
Located at 508 and 510 East 6th Street. Built in 2024, the two homes each feature three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen with dishwasher, laundry room with washer and dryer, single stall garage, back patio, and are energy efficient.
To apply, call 605-581-9109
Daycare
TLAD owns and operates the Community Daycare located at 606 Main Street. The daycare is licensed through the State of SD as a group family daycare center and can care for up to 20 children ages infant and older. The daycare staff respect and care for the children while providing them with the essential materials and opportunities to grow and become strong, creative, educated individuals.
Call 605-926-9835 for information.
Community Events
TLAD sponsors community events throughout the year to bring community members and visitors together to enjoy all that Timber Lake has to offer.
Events include:
Annual Christmas Extravaganza
Fall hunting promotion
Tourism and agritourism promo
Shop Timber Lake campaigns
and more!
Local Business Support
TLAD provides low-interest loans to qualified borrowers/area business entrepreneurs through a revolving loan fund to help grow new and existing businesses.
Call 605-865-2441 for more information.
For more information on agritourism and established agritourism businesses in our state, visit these websites:
Agritourism
Agritourism combines South Dakota’s largest economic industries, agriculture and tourism. Agritourism links an agricultural business, like a farm or ranch, with tourism, to entertain and educate visitors.
Agritourism can include a wide range of activities, including outdoor recreation, hospitality services, entertainment, and education. It could be a ranch stay and tour, paired with horseback riding … or visiting a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, hunting, fishing – or whatever works best with your operation.
So many aspects of our day-to-day lives, like watching the grass move like waves across the rolling prairie hills or star gazing on a cloudless summer night, are things many folks travel to experience. Our area is so rich in beautiful landscapes, history, tradition, and dedicated ag operators that agritourism is a logical opportunity in Timber Lake and its surrounding areas.
Now more than ever, consumers want to know where their food comes from. Agritourism allows us to showcase our hard work and heart. It shows that agriculture is more than just a business, it is our heartbeat and our legacy.
Due to agritourism’s growth in popularity, South Dakota Department of Tourism is putting heavy focus on growing the agritourism industry in our state and has established an Agritourism Work Group.
For local agritourism conversation and questions, contact Robin Bickel at 605-848-1282 or click here to email.
