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All 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...Continue Reading

A 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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

Corporate 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...Continue Reading

South 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...Continue Reading

The 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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

The 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...Continue Reading