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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notable Growth in Food Production and Processing
The Food and Beverage Production sector in the U.S. is a significant contributor to the economy, accounting for nearly 3.5 million jobs and over $534.3 billion of GDP in 2023.

Advanced Manufacturing: What Does “Advanced” Mean
We all know what manufacturing, often referred to as “the backbone of our economy” means .But what about the term “advanced manufacturing” which has become such a common phrase in
USDA Announces $300 Million in Additional Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Grants to Diversify U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners once all
USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final approximately $300 million in assistance to distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act.

SDSU Extension to host fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day
South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host its fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 22 in Pierre. Held in conjunction with Brookings and SDSU days at the

I’m an SEO Expert — Here Are 6 Content Tips to Stand Out in Any Saturated Market
A saturated market presents business owners with unique challenges. It can be difficult for new businesses to break into a saturated market or for well-established businesses to increase their revenue.

SDSU’s Basu partners with digital health care solutions provider
The Basu Lab, located in South Dakota State University’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, has partnered with QHS Lab Inc., a leading provider of digital health care solutions, for

SDSU Extension welcomes new community vitality field specialist
South Dakota State University Extension has welcomed Emily Kluin as a new member of the community vitality team. As a community vitality field specialist, Kluin will support the well-being and

Annual Business Survey Results Identify Key Challenges and Opportunities for Growth
We know that every enterprise in our business ecosystem has specific needs. From workforce development to property tax concerns, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation’s (BEDC) Business Retention & Expansion Program designed its 2024 Business Survey to
Brookings Public Library scores $120,000 grant
A new look is coming to the children’s and teen’s sections of Brookings Public Library thanks to a $120,000 donation from Lowe’s. The library received one of 100 grants this
Governor Rhoden Awards Community Development Block Grants
Governor Larry Rhoden recently awarded more than $2.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to five projects across the state. “These infrastructure and housing projects help strengthen South
SDSU experts to share crop, management practice research at Northeast Research Farm Field Day
All things agronomy will be the focus of the Northeast Research Farm Field Day next month. Everyone is invited to hear about the latest research from South Dakota State University
