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Pierre, SD 57501-3369
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More businesses and jobs are coming to town, thanks to the combined efforts of Gov. Mike Rounds, the Britton Economic Development Corporation, Mayor Bill Deutsch, city council, and local businesses. Today, Link It Software, a California-based high-tech firm, announced the opening of its fifth business-to-business call center in the state – in Britton. ... [ read more ]
The State of South Dakota is requesting public comments through June 17 on an amendment to the state’s 2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan. The amendment identifies five water or wastewater projects that the state will fund with federal stimulus funds. ... [ read more ]
“Phenomenal news.” That’s how Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard described the groundbreaking held today, May 6, at Horizontal Machining and Manufacturing, Inc. (HMMI) in Huron. ... [ read more ]
South Dakota will take a major step in advancing the state’s economic development efforts when it begins designating sites Sept. 1 as certified-ready for incoming businesses. ... [ read more ]
The city of Brandon has been selected as the 2009 Community of the Year and Jerry Prostrollo of Madison has been awarded the 2009 Excellence in Economic Development award, Gov. Mike Rounds announced today at the Governor’s Economic Development Conference in Pierre. ... [ read more ]
The invitations are out and online registration has begun for the 2009 Governor’s Economic Development Conference April 14-15 in Pierre, S.D. ... [ read more ]
Governor Mike Rounds announced today that Link It Software Corporation, a California-based high-tech firm, is opening its two additional business-to-business call centers in the state. The new locations in Watertown and Eureka will join the Milbank facility as part of Link It’s South Dakota family. ... [ read more ]
Governor Mike Rounds announced today that the town of McLaughlin has been awarded a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assist the community in constructing a new medical clinic. ... [ read more ]
Shur-Co. of Yankton announced an expansion today that will be taking place in Springfield later this year. Shur-Co. will continue to operate the corporate headquarters and factory in Yankton. Shur-Co. manufactures tarp cover systems for applications in agriculture, marine, railroad, and construction. ... [ read more ]
A $2 million grant to Dakota State University in Madison will help position South Dakota as a leader in the protection of financial infrastructure. ... [ read more ]
Angus Industries (Angus) headquartered in Watertown announced it will undergo a $4 million expansion project at its Angus-Palm Watertown operation, which will bring 70 new jobs to Watertown. ... [ read more ]
The doors officially opened at a De Smet business after a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today. GeoFurnace Manufacturing Inc. will design, manufacture and assemble geothermal heat pumps at its leased 12,000-square-foot facility.
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The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with the Value-Added Ag Center to bring Value-Added Ag Day to the State Fair in Huron on Thursday, Aug. 28. ... [ read more ]
Dow AgroSciences LLC and Mycogen Seeds announced today the signing of a lease agreement and purchase option for a new breeding station facility near Huron, South Dakota. This station will serve as a temporary facility while plans are secured for a permanent site. ... [ read more ]
David L. Anderson has joined the staff of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) as a Business Development Representative working with communities in the southeast portion of the state. ... [ read more ]
Sarah Van Berkum has joined the staff of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) as a Business Development Representative working with the communities in the western half of the state.
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Gov. Mike Rounds announced today that the city of Huron has been awarded $351,500 in the form of a Community Development Block Grant for improvements to its water distribution system. ... [ read more ]
Gov. Mike Rounds announced today that the city of Miller has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $515,000 for improvements to the city water system, ... [ read more ]
Gov. Mike Rounds has appointed Hunter Roberts, Interim State Energy Director, to the post of Energy Policy Director. The change will take effect immediately. ... [ read more ]
Residents in Fall River and Shannon counties will have access to a better healthcare facility, thanks in part to a $507,500 Community Development Block Grant that was recently awarded to the City of Hot Springs. ... [ read more ]
Marmon/Keystone Corporation broke ground today for its newest facility, which will be located in Sioux Falls, S.D. The 62,000 square-foot building will be an addition to the 2.1 million square feet of office and warehouse space the company currently occupies internationally. ... [ read more ]
A six percent increase in Gross State Product put South Dakota just over the $10 billion increase needed to achieve Goal 2 of the state’s 2010 Initiative, Gov. Mike Rounds announced today, June 10, 2008. ... [ read more ]
The City of Delmont has been awarded a $187,500 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assist with its water system improvement projects, Gov. Mike Rounds announced. ... [ read more ]
The City of Huron has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $257,500 to go toward an addition to the city library, Gov. Mike Rounds announced. ... [ read more ]
Rosebud Electronic Integration Corporation (REIC) and Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) are opening the doors of the Advanced Electronic Rosebud Integration (AERI) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. ... [ read more ]
Campbell County has been officially chosen as the site of a swine genetics company, representatives announced Monday, April 21. PIC USA is expected to bring 44 full-time and 10 part-time jobs to the area. ... [ read more ]
After spending $2.8 million and doubling in size, officials at Enertech of Mitchell have reason to celebrate. The Illinois-headquartered company recently completed its 20,000 square foot addition on the former Hydron Module facility, according to Secretary Richard Benda, Department of Tourism and State Development. ... [ read more ]
Gov. Mike Rounds recognized two standout South Dakota communities and an exemplary volunteer at the Governor’s Economic Development Conference on April 9 in Pierre. ... [ read more ]
Pierre received welcome news today as Gov. Mike Rounds announced that Eagle Creek Software Services will bring 200 jobs to the Capital City.
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Gov. Mike Rounds announced that the town of Harrold has been approved for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $200,000.
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Gov. Mike Rounds announced that the city of Mellette has been approved for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $245,000. The money will be used to make waterline improvements and provide additional ground storage.
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Finding news has become easier than ever as the Governor’s Office of Economic Development has added RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds to its Web site, announced Kim Olson, Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development. ... [ read more ]
Getting hit with cupid’s arrow could pay off in more ways than one this Valentine’s Day as Made in South Dakota searches for the most romantic couple in the state. ... [ read more ]
Coventry Health Care, Inc. today announced it will expand its Aberdeen service center, eventually adding 200 new full time positions. ... [ read more ]
While small children across the world are asking Santa for electronic toys and games, all Made in South Dakota Coordinator Alice Wright is asking for is a sale from Delaware. ... [ read more ]
To help GE Energy meet the robust worldwide demand for wind turbines, Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG) held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new wind turbine manufacturing plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota that will manufacture blades for GE’s 1.5-megawatt machine, one of the most widely used wind turbines in the world. ... [ read more ]
Alorica, Inc., a North Sioux City customer service management firm, announced plans to create 300 more jobs than originally projected when it expanded to South Dakota a year ago. The announcement came at the celebration of the company’s one-year anniversary in South Dakota. Walk-in job applications are being accepted Wednesday, November 14, 2007 following the press conference. ... [ read more ]
Vendors and artists on the www.madeinsouthdakota.com site are gearing up for the holidays, according to Richard Benda, secretary, Department of Tourism and State Development. ... [ read more ]
Rosenbauer America, located just 10 miles northwest of Sioux Falls in Lyons, recently expanded its fire apparatus manufacturing facility by 25,000 ft2. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to officially mark the start of construction. ... [ read more ]
By the end of 2007, the wind energy generated in South Dakota will more than quadruple, from 44 megawatts to more than 185 megawatts, officials announced today. A major portion of that increase will be from the completion of Acciona Energy’s Tatanka Wind Farm project in December, a wind farm located in Dickey and McIntosh Counties, North Dakota, and McPherson County, South Dakota. ... [ read more ]
Governor Mike Rounds joined officials from Black Hills Corporation (NYSE: BKH) in Rapid City today to announce corporate expansion Black Hills is planning in connection with its proposed acquisition of utilities in four states from Aquila, Inc. (NYSE: ILA). The company expects to add from 150 to 175 new jobs in Rapid City, and up to 250 new jobs overall. ... [ read more ]
Department of Tourism and State Development Secretary Richard Benda announced today that Nutting, a division of Acco Material Handling Solutions, an FKI company, has agreed to lease a new 86,000 square-foot facility to be built by the Watertown Development Company in Pheasant Ridge Industrial Park in Watertown. ... [ read more ]
Northern Truck Equipment Corporation has announced a $4 million expansion in Watertown. The new facility will allow the Sioux Falls-based company to significantly increase its painting capacity and triple its number of Watertown employees. ... [ read more ]
September 4, 2007 MDS MANUFACTURING INC. (MDS) will celebrate the expansion of its farm equipment manufacturing facility in Parkston, S.D. with an open house Saturday, September 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ... [ read more ]
The Dakota Roots program continues to attract former South Dakotans wishing to return home, given the right career opportunity. A total of 1,165 individuals have expressed their interest at www.DakotaRoots.com, a Web-based recruitment tool launched by Gov. Mike Rounds in October 2006 to promote workforce development. ... [ read more ]
Woodland Cabinetry, manufacturer of state-of-the-art, custom cabinetry, is expanding its South Dakota manufacturing operation. The company announced that it will construct a 50,000 square foot addition to its Sisseton facility, bringing 100 jobs to the community throughout the next few years.
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