As we approach WDC’s 75th anniversary this December – and the last year of the Grow Watertown 2018 – 2023 strategic plan, we reflect on the impact WDC has had on economic development in Watertown over the last 75 years and think about what’s next…

It’s an incredibly exciting time to be in Watertown for various reasons! A new city government format, including our new City Manager, great community partners and leaders in the Watertown Area Community Foundation, Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), Chamber of Commerce, Codington County, the School District, and Lake Area Technical College (LATC) among others…

I am pleased to present you the 2020 Annual Report for the Watertown Development Company (WDC). Our commitment to WDC’s vision – a healthy, thriving, and resilient community – has never been stronger than during this time of the COVID-10 pandemic and the expanding conversations on supporting business and workforce…

Amid completion of the third floor, relocating our office, our day to day work, and six months of fundraising, the WDC has had a very busy year, and, completed its largest capital campaign ever—$3.2 million raised…

Creating a globally competitive community is the focus of our mission. When the Watertown Development Company launched in 1947, it was our vision that Watertown would be recognized as the leader in South Dakota where businesses and people prosper…