Day of Development

08/24/2026

Introducing a new touch to the Day of Development....
A newsletter

Andrea Spilde from Minnwest Bank really outdid herself with the work on this newsletter. Looking forward to March 23rd and 24th.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11fTAGVBU7x15boIZnLnBk3EFoQ3FyhLh/view?usp=sharing

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06/16/2026

The 2027 Day of Development will take place on Wednesday, March 24th at the Goss Opera House!

The 2027 Night of Development will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd at Lake Area Technical College!

We are excited to announce our speakers later this summer.

Stay Tuned.....

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03/26/2026

A special thank you to Rotary for their generous sponsorship! Congrats to our winners as well!

03/26/2026

The 2026 Day of Development is in the books! This year marks our best attendance to date. A special thank you to those who make this day truly great! Thank you to Laura Heathcote, Betsy Fjelland, and Sam Mooney for their behind the scenes work to make this great!

Our sponsors continue to show up and support this day!

We had great keynotes, outstanding break out sessions, and knowledgeable panelists that made this day special. Thanks!

03/25/2026

A great start to our development days in Watertown! We had a great turn out for the night of development at LATC last night. A special congrats to our Watertown Community Builders as well!

03/25/2026

One hour away!!

03/23/2026

Come on over tomorrow night to the 4th floor at LATC for the 4th annual night of development, sponsored by Prairie Lakes Hospital. Doors open at 5:00 with our first speaker starting at 5:45.

No need for a ticket, we have plenty of room.

For more details, see

The Goss Opera House • Watertown, SD • March 24-25, 2026 An inclusive high-quality professional and personal development event for all community members to enjoy. March 24-25, 2026 〰️ Join Us 〰️ March 24-25, 2026 〰️ Join Us 〰️ Register Now >

03/23/2026

Thanks for the coverage Steve!! We are looking forward to the day.

Watertown Prepares for 4th Annual “Day of Development” to Inspire Community Growth (Video/Streams)
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03/23/2026

It is Day of Development Week!!!

We have some awesome panel topics and even better talent to share their expertise.

Personal Development Strategies and Methods
Josh Houge
Jess Jasso
Marli Sayler

Advancing Your Career Within Your Organization
Corey Rabenberg
Robb Peterson
Brandi Hanten

From Burnout to Buy-In: Supporting Staff Well-Being
Luke Bruns
Dustin Flatten
Michael Heuer

Building Trust with Stakeholders/Boards
Tracy Buisker
Alan Stager
Matt Roby

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03/13/2026

Strong communities are built by strong individuals. In Watertown, we are fortunate to have people who show up every day with hard work, dedication, pride, and loyalty to the places they work and the community they call home.

Whether it’s helping customers, supporting coworkers, serving students, or simply doing the small things right day after day, these individuals make a difference. Their commitment not only strengthens their workplaces but also helps make Watertown a better place for everyone.

It is my honor to announce the 2026 Watertown Community Builder Awards.

Congrats to:
Kelly Jaderborg- Boys and Girls Club
Carmen Bakken- Merle Tschakert/Bailey Van Sickle Edward Jones
Morgan Hoff-Nelson- Real Estate Professionals
Denise Ragels- Beacon Center
Kevin Lauseng- ESCO-Stein Sign