COVID-19 PANDEMIC | COMMUNITY DASHBOARD
The Power of Data Bringing Community Together
As the impact of the coronavirus continues to unfold, BEDC will do our best to keep you updated and informed of the changes to economic indicators specific to the Brookings area.
COMMUNITY IMPACT - PREVENTION
BROOKINGS COUNTY - 3.3%
STATE - 3.3%
NATIONAL - 6.9%
October 2020
October 2020 - 19,082
BROOKINGS COUNTY
TOTAL JOBS AVAILABLE: 709
Data from November 23, 2020
Through October 2020
TOTAL: 694
Jan.-Oct., 2020
TOTAL: $49,284,751
City of Brookings
HOUSES FOR SALE
Updated Nov. 24, 2020
Tax Returns Filed
Jan.-Oct. 2020
TOTAL = $598,021,596
Tax Returns Filed
Jan.-Oct. 2020
TOTAL = $338,280,872
Tax Returns Filed
Jan.-Oct. 2020
TOTAL = $70,858,912
CONSUMER TRAFFIC BEHAVIOR
Compares 2020 traffic to 2019 traffic of in-person visits to local businesses through use of cell phone data
OVERALL
RESTAURANTS
GROCERY STORES
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
BUILDING MATERIALS
Our community is stronger together!
From individuals volunteering their time to entrepreneurs and businesses interested in making PPE, we can all make a difference!
The Brookings Area United Way and the Brookings Foundation have partnered to address the needs of those who are impacted by this pandemic.
Great job, Nick! Thank you and all of our city council for your leadership through this pandemic! #togetherbrookings #strongcommunity
I had an opportunity to visit with CBS News’ @DavidBegnaud this morning. He’ll continue the story of South Dakota’s response to COVID-19 on tonight’s @CBSEveningNews and tomorrow’s @CBSThisMorning. I hope you’ll watch.
Our local Museum gift shops are Gifting for Good! Shop with us this weekend. #togetherbrookings #brookingsstaysafepledge #shoplocal
Other organizations involved are Brookings Art Council, McCroy Gardens and the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum. If you stop into four of the five organizations, you can be in a drawing to win $100 to $20 from each location. https://bit.ly/35obHJO
Our community continues to put the health & wellness of our residents and visitors as top priority.
Brookings is open for business & we encourage you to experience our community safely and with respect.
#safetravel #wearamask #visitbrookingssd #bekind #togetherbrookings
The Brookings City Council has also extended the mandate to have businesses operate at 50% occupancy with elevated health procedures.
https://bit.ly/353gNLa
Let's continue to work together to slow the spread of #COVID19.
It takes all of us. #togetherbrookings ❤️
#wearamask #beagoodmaskot #maskup
The Brookings City Council passed Ordinance 20-028 Tuesday 5-2 to extend COVID-19 restrictions after hearing the president of the local health system say his staff could be overrun in the near future and urge the public to wear masks.
https://brookingsregister.com/article/covid-19-mask-mandate-regulations-extended-for-60-days
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