Governor’s Office of Economic Development Receives Third Consecutive Silver Shovel Award
18 Jun 2025
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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. South Dakota was recognized in the category for states with fewer than 3 million people, based on project activity during 2024.
“South Dakota is Open for Opportunity, and this award shows that our efforts are working,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We’re proud to be building on our strengths and helping businesses succeed across the state.”
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