Brookings County Child Care Supply Plan Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tim Reed Brookings Economic Development Corporation (605) 691-0452 tim@brookingsedc.com Brookings County Child Care Supply Plan Released Brookings, S.D. July 14, 2022 – Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) The Brookings Early Care and Education Collaborative (BECEC) and the Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) have released the Brookings County Child Care Supply Plan. The plan […]
ARPA Funds Requested for Childcare Facility
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 for 80 children from newborn […]
BEDC 2024 Quarter 1 Report
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Vision Brookings Grants Brookings Child Care Collaborative $380K
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. Over its 20-year history, Vision […]
IM-28: The Wrong Solution for South Dakota
As the Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), we believe it’s important to voice our concerns regarding Initiated Measure 28 (IM-28), which proposes eliminating the state sales tax on “anything sold for human consumption.” While we support efforts to reduce financial burdens on South Dakota families, the current draft of IM-28 raises significant issues that could […]
Brookings’ Growth Beyond the Basics
Brookings, South Dakota, has been steadily growing, and this growth isn’t just about more people living in the area. The story of Brookings is one of economic opportunities, driven by a dynamic job market, an influx of new residents seeking better career prospects, and the presence of South Dakota State University (SDSU). All these factors […]
New SDSU Accounting Program Reflects Record Enrollment Growth
Colleges and universities across the country have faced turbulent enrollment for more than a decade. Contrasting that trend, South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, SD, has experienced steady growth since 2019 by positioning itself through purposeful strategic enrollment management planning to best prepare for educational opportunities and challenges. The South Dakota Board of Regents indicates SDSU’s […]
SDSU Sets Sights on Research Designation
South Dakota State University has positioned itself as a premier land-grant university recognized for high value, innovation and bold impact through purposeful strategic enrollment management planning. One highlight of the university’s strategic plan to continue its remarkable academic experience, titled ‘Pathway to Premier 2030,” is to elevate itself as a research university. The R1 Our Way is […]
2024 Business Climate Rankings: Growth Mindset
When Archer Review CEO Dr. Karthik Koduru moved his small but growing company from Illinois to Texas a few years ago, he had the same things on his mind as the CEO of any giant multinational.“I wanted to move to Texas for the business-friendly reasons,” he told me on a…
Innovate, Scale, Grow! Resources Abound for Emerging and Established Business Owners in Brookings
From startups conceptualized in basements to established businesses on Main Street, collaboration is the key to economic success in Brookings. Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) works with numerous area organizations to help its local entrepreneurs innovate, scale and grow. “The opportunities are certainly exciting,” said Matty Kerr, Business Development Specialist for the BEDC. “There’s a lot of […]