Governor’s Office of Economic Development

New fabrication shop, sunflower plant awarded state loans

Two rural development projects that have received state loans will bring 40 new full-time jobs to South Dakota communities.

2 weeks ago

Fonkert named deputy commissioner for state economic development

Jesse Fonkert has been named the next deputy commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

8 months ago

Noem appoints new GOED commissioner

Chris Schilken has moved from deputy commissioner to commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

10 months ago

State economic development commissioner to step down

Steve Westra, commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, will be stepping down from that position, an announcement that comes one day after the state’s annual economic development conference.

11 months ago

Annual economic development award winners announced

Two Sioux Falls-area leaders are among the recipients of annual awards from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

11 months ago

State economic development commissioner reports on ‘project wins’

South Dakota’s population and incomes are growing — along with the number of new business prospects.

11 months ago

Strong development pipeline mixed with economic unknowns drives Sioux Falls into 2023

“I really think it’s just a matter of everything was moving so fast, and now where is it going and what’s going to happen?” The good, the bad and the unknown as we look ahead to 2023.

1 year ago

First-of-its-kind sustainable aviation fuel facility in the world positions South Dakota to build on biofuels success

This $1 billion-plus aviation fuel plant coming to South Dakota might be just the start of the company’s investment.

1 year ago

As Startup Sioux Falls prepares to move downtown, other building tenants find new homes

As Startup Sioux Falls plans to move into a new downtown headquarters, other organizations and businesses that located in its former building also have had to find new places to operate.

2 years ago

On the move: New residents keep relocating; businesses continue to pursue S.D. expansion

They’re moving from out of state, coming to support Amazon – and far from alone. Growth in 2021 seemingly shows no sign of slowing.

3 years ago

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