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 - 6.7%
November 2020
November 2020 - 18,908
BROOKINGS COUNTY
TOTAL JOBS AVAILABLE: 847
Data from January 4, 2021
Through November 2020
TOTAL: 729
Jan.-Nov., 2020
TOTAL: $50,233,589
City of Brookings
HOUSES FOR SALE
Updated January 4, 2021
Tax Returns Filed
Jan.-Nov. 2020
TOTAL = $659,335,217
Tax Returns Filed
Jan.-Nov. 2020
TOTAL = $374,930,397
Tax Returns Filed
Jan.-Nov. 2020
TOTAL = $79,336,295
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.
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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