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 - 3.5%
STATE - 3.2%
NATIONAL - 6.5%
December 2020
December 2020 - 18,681
BROOKINGS COUNTY
TOTAL JOBS AVAILABLE: 836
Data from February 23, 2021
Jan. 2021
TOTAL: 33
Jan. 2021
TOTAL: $2,187,323
City of Brookings
HOUSES FOR SALE
Updated February 24, 2021
Tax Returns Filed
Jan. 2021
TOTAL = $66,494,089
Tax Returns Filed
Jan. 2021
TOTAL = $39,043,978
Tax Returns Filed
Jan. 2021
TOTAL = $6,336,027
CONSUMER TRAFFIC BEHAVIOR
Compares 2021 traffic to 2020 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.
So proud of our community! #brookingssd #bringyourdreams #togetherbrookings
PRESS RELEASE: City of Brookings Receives Perfect MEI Score Three Years in a Row
Read full press release here: http://cityofbrookings.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3125
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
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