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SDSU experts to share crop, management practice research at Northeast Research Farm Field Day
Jun 27 2025All things agronomy will be the focus of the Northeast Research Farm Field Day next month. Everyone is invited to hear about the latest research from South Dakota State University on Thursday, July 10, from 4 p.m. to dusk at 15710 455th Ave., South Shore.With a cooler climate than other...
Brookings Public Library scores $120,000 grant
Jun 27 2025A new look is coming to the children’s and teen’s sections of Brookings Public Library thanks to a $120,000 donation from Lowe’s. The library received one of 100 grants this year from the Lowe’s Hometown Project — a program funding facelifts at nonprofits around the nation.“We nominated the library towards...
Governor Larry Rhoden recently awarded more than $2.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to five projects across the state.“These infrastructure and housing projects help strengthen South Dakota’s communities and improve quality of life,” said Governor Rhoden. “We’re proud to support the kind of local progress that benefits...
Research tells us that high performers thrive on challenges. Stretch projects help ambitious teammates grow their skills, and cross-team initiatives offer greater visibility. Yet, managers are overwhelmed, often unable to curate the bespoke growth opportunities their teams desire.As a result, “seeking career growth opportunities” has become the number-one reason people...
For certain businesses, summer is not just a season — it is an engine that drives success for the rest of the year. Hospitality and tourism businesses, for example, tend to make the bulk of their annual revenue between June and September due to increased travel, which leads to a...
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a critical role in shaping economic resilience. Cross-border investments are driving reshoring efforts to bring manufacturing facilities back to the U.S. and advance energy-efficient manufacturing practices. For the 13th year in a row, the Kearney 2025 FDI Confidence Index ranks the U.S. as the top...
Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) have awarded approximately $1,518,000 in FY 26 Future Fund dollars to support skilled trades education and job training at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. With oversight from the South Dakota Board of Technical Education, the funds will...
Assessing Risk Assessment
Jun 20 2025Corporate decision makers crave predictability. Achieving this elusive goal has become increasingly challenging due to the unpredictable nature of our economy. Tariffs and trade wars are causing paralysis among decision makers worldwide as they seek guidance on navigating these turbulent times. A lack of predictability means more risk – that...
Governor’s Office of Economic Development Receives Third Consecutive Silver Shovel Award
Jun 18 2025South Dakota has received a 2025 Silver Shovel Award from Area Development magazine, marking the third year in a row the state has earned national recognition for job creation and business investment.The Silver Shovel Awards honor states for major economic development projects that result in new jobs and capital investment...
Using Data to Drive Economic Development Success
Jun 17 2025The data is clear: communities that invest in strategic marketing experience transformative outcomes. Golden Shovel Agency, a leading economic development marketing agency, has harnessed the power of data to demonstrate the profound impact marketing can have on economic development.With hundreds of clients and thousands of industry contacts, GSA has conducted...
In his 1975 book "The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again)", Andy Warhol, said if he could hire anyone on retainer, he’d hire a boss. “I think a boss would be a good person to have around,” he said. I can relate. When you’re the...
Houdek, formerly known as Prairie AquaTech, continues to demonstrate what is possible when strong partnerships, innovation, and vision come together in Brookings. What began as a research project at South Dakota State University has grown into a world-class business transforming aquaculture, pet food, and more. The Brookings Economic Development Corporation...
We know that every enterprise in our business ecosystem has specific needs. From workforce development to property tax concerns, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation’s (BEDC) Business Retention & Expansion Program designed its 2024 Business Survey to identify the most pressing challenges and opportunities for growth. “We want to ensure Brookings remains...
Connect Brookings, supported by a $25,000 annual investment from Vision Brookings for 2023-2025, continues to make a measurable impact in workforce retention by engaging SDSU students, new residents, and young professionals.Established to help address workforce shortages, the initiative expanded significantly in its first two years. By developing programs and fostering...
South Dakota State University Extension has welcomed Emily Kluin as a new member of the community vitality team.As a community vitality field specialist, Kluin will support the well-being and sustainability of South Dakota’s communities through focused programs and discussions. She is based at the Sioux Falls Regional Center.“The goal is...
The Basu Lab, located in South Dakota State University's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, has partnered with QHS Lab Inc., a leading provider of digital health care solutions, for the development of a potentially revolutionary drug delivery system.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, SDSU assistant professor Saikat Basu has been conducting...
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Brookings, South Dakota, has been steadily growing, and this growth isn’t just about more people living in the area. The story of Brookings is one of economic opportunities, driven by a dynamic job market, an influx of new residents seeking better career prospects, and the presence of South Dakota State...
As the Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), we believe it’s important to voice our concerns regarding Initiated Measure 28 (IM-28), which proposes eliminating the state sales tax on “anything sold for human consumption.” While we support efforts to reduce financial burdens on South Dakota families, the current draft of IM-28...
Vision Brookings, a catalyst for economic growth initiatives in the Brookings region, has been a driving force behind the area's development since 2005. Founded by private investors who recognized the region's potential, this initiative has successfully completed four campaigns to raise private funds to catalyze game-changing community investment and development...
ARPA Funds Requested for Childcare Facility
Aug 3 2022The Brookings Economic Development Corporation and the Brookings Early Care & Education Collaborative are leading an effort for a new childcare center in Brookings. The Center would cost $1.5 million and the organizations are seeking $500,000 of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funding. This center would have the capacity...
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Brookings County Child Care Supply Plan Released
Brookings, S.D. July 14, 2022 - Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC)
The Brookings Early Care...