By Sara StrongJob Opportunity Building Zone tax breaks may bring another business to Luverne.Jeff Ernst is a local partner in Twisted Chopper, a rural Sioux Falls business that needs room to grow. Twisted Chopper makes parts for custom American v-twin motorcycles — frames, fenders or gas and oil tanks.Ernst said, "Our phone rings non-stop from people from Florida or Arizona saying they want our products."Twisted Chopper has been featured in national magazines."The workers are nationally known for their talent and skills," Ernst said.Ernst isn’t one who actually works on the bikes. He got into the business when he worked with Twisted Chopper as a marketer with his business, Lavaflow.Twisted Chopper is considering expansion in a few cities, including Luverne.It has been in business for four years and has five employees. Ernst estimates the business will grow by up to four employees a year.The city of Luverne is considering making the company a loan offer on top of the JOBZ benefits.
