Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Local pork producers on Smithfield Foods project: ‘For us, it means everything’

“My boy has a future to take pigs to.” Local pork producers say news of Smithfield Foods’ new plant means their family businesses will go on.

1 month ago

Jodi’s Journal: Faith, fear and facing the future

“South Dakota can’t develop a museum mindset where we don’t want anything built and we don’t want any change. That’s not a path forward.”

2 months ago

In first months on the job, GOED commissioner recasts conversation around economic development

His first months as head of state economic development have included working with the largest projects in state history – and the new GOED commissioner is uniquely positioned to help shepherd them.

2 months ago

Dykhouse honored for contributions to economic development

First Premier Bank CEO Dana Dykhouse has been recognized for his contributions to economic development in South Dakota with an award from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

2 months ago

Economic development representative helps connect businesses with communities

This week’s Up-and-Comer is Sheldon Jensen, a development representative for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

8 months ago

Governor’s Office of Economic Development launches $1M initiative to fund tech startups

The state of South Dakota is committing $1 million to establish a revolving seed fund for early-stage tech startups.

9 months ago

S.D. trade mission to Israel includes presidential meeting

Gov. Larry Rhoden is leading a trade delegation to Israel this week that includes meeting with some of the country’s highest-ranking officials.

11 months ago

S.D. trade mission to Mexico produces strong interest in deal-making

South Dakota Trade’s second trade mission to Mexico produced a strong interest in relationship-building despite the uncertain global trade environment.

11 months ago

South Dakota officials lead trade mission to Mexico

South Dakota trade and economic development officials are leading a delegation of businesses and industry associations to Mexico this week.

12 months ago

Rhoden names new commissioner for Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Gov. Larry Rhoden has named an agribusiness leader from Tea as the next commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

12 months ago

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