Report: SD poised to recoverHe thinks this recession will force some states, such as Michigan with its auto industry, to realign in a way that South Dakota will not because of agriculture. "People still have to eat," Van der Sluis said. South Dakota's unemployment rate,
Consultant: Work Force Talent Key To SD EconomyAP PIERRE, SD (AP) — Development of a trained work force must be a key part of South Dakota's economic development efforts, a national consultant said Wednesday. In a presentation to the annual Governor's Economic Development Conference, Richard Seline
Federal officials back wind energy 'superhighway'We need export capabilities," said South Dakota Wind Energy Association director Steve Wegman, a former analyst for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. "We're not talking about building one or two little wind farms or having a wind tower on
Javno.hrSD dairy farmers look to bright futureWhile the headlong expansion of the South Dakota dairy industry in the past few years is likely to slow because of the current economy, according to Scheibe and SDSU's Metzger, Bones points out low prices are not entirely unwelcome. SD dairy farmers look to bright future
North and South Dakota Get Ok to Use Avipel(R) Bird Repellent Seed Both North and South Dakota face a growing problem with pheasants. While a large pheasant population benefits hunters and represents added revenue for the hunting industry, crop damage has offset this benefit. As bird numbers have increased to levels
Consultant: Work Force Talent Key To SD Economy
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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Development of a trained work force must be a key part of South Dakota's economic development efforts, a national consultant said Wednesday. In a presentation to the annual Governor's Economic Development Conference, Richard Seline said development efforts are not competitive unless they focus on people and knowledge. "It's not the brick and mortar. It's the brains that go inside the building," said Seline, head of New Economic Strategies, a consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. Many scientific and technical fields are being blended, and communities must find their own niches or fields of specialty, Seline said. Science, technology and communication are key elements in economic development, he said. With advances in communication, all aspects of an industry do not have to be located in one place, Seline said. Businesses can get technical solutions to problems from other businesses located far away, he said. People involved in economic development must work with technical
Happy Easter: Herseth wants to raise your utility bill by 41%
Happy Easter from Washington, DC. Congresswoman Herseth is committed to raising your utility bill by 41%.
Why? Because President Obama wants to pass a bill, and apparently falling over for the Democrat’s savior is her first priority:
President Obama and congressional leaders are focusing on a plan dubbed “cap and trade,” which by 2020 would cut greenhouse gases that cause global warming to 20 percent below 2005 levels. Companies, particularly coal-burning power plants, would have to spend on technology to cut emissions or be forced to buy pollution allowances from emitters that are well below new Environmental Protection Agency standards.
South Dakota utility and cooperative managers estimate that a cap-and-trade system would increase residential electric bills a minimum of 41 percent by 2015.
And….
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has joined the power industry and other Republican critics in deriding the cap-and-trade plan as a “national energy sales tax” that should be scrapped. Instead, he wants to move ahead with market-based incentives to expand the use of solar, wind and other alternative energy sources.
But Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., said such an approach would harm the state even more by making sure its interests are ignored, as Obama and Capitol Hill leaders are committed to passing a bill by year’s end.
Read it here.
“….such an approach would harm the state even more by making sure its interests are ignored as Obama and Capitol Hill leaders are committed to passing a bill?!?” Is she kidding? That’s supposed to pass as a reason to not fight against a measure that’s against the best interest of South Dakotans?
Good gosh - are people thinking they’re getting a bargain by electing Congresswoman Herseth Sandlin? Because in this instance, it seems as if she’s doing little else but to slobber over the Democratic President at the expense of South Dakotans
Feb 27, 2006 by bubble gum | Posted in Other - Business & Finance
Agriculture in the eastern portion; tourism in the western.
imstillsandy | Feb 28, 2006
what are the main industries from South Dakota?
Feb 25, 2009 by vevyx3 | Posted in Homework Help
Agriculture
Agriculture related industries
Government (military)
Tourism
South Dakota is bisected by the Missouri River, dividing the state into two socioeconomically distinct halves, known to residents as "West River" and "East River".
Fertile soil in the eastern part of the state is used to grow a variety of crops, while ranching is the predominant agricultural activity in the west.
Historically dominated by an agricultural economy and a rural lifestyle, South Dakota has recently sought to diversify its economy to attract and retain residents.
The service industry is the largest economic contributor in South Dakota. This sector includes the retail, finance, and health care industries. Citibank, which was the largest bank holding company in the United States at one time, established national banking operations in South Dakota in 1981 to take advantage of favorable banking regulations.
Government spending is another important segment of the state's economy, providing over ten percent of the gross state product. Ellsworth Air Force Base, near Rapid City, is the second-largest single employer in the state.
Agriculture-related industries such as meat packing and ethanol production also have a considerable economic impact on the state. South Dakota is the sixth leading ethanol-producing state in the nation.
Agricultural production is still very important to the state's economy, especially in rural areas. The five most valuable agricultural products in South Dakota are cattle, corn (maize), soybeans, hogs, and wheat.
Another important sector in South Dakota's economy is tourism. Many travel to view the attractions of the state, particularly those in the Black Hills region, such as historic Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, and the nearby state and national parks. One of the largest tourist events in the state is the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The five day event drew over 450,000 attendants in 2006, significant considering the state has a population of only 790,000.
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Bearwithme | Feb 25, 2009
hey, does anyone here work in the casinos or restaurants in rapid city south dakota??
Aug 28, 2008 by hkevg1 | Posted in Other - US Dining Out
My wife and I are moving at the end of the month and I am an experienced bartender and server. I am wondering how difficult it is to get a bartending gig right of the street and what kind of turnover ther is in the industry in that area. thank in adbvance and feel free to e-mail me personaly at hkevg1 thanks again!
not much turnover there, since most workeds live in the area..
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Javno.hrSD dairy farmers look to bright futureWhile the headlong expansion of the South Dakota dairy industry in the past few years is likely to slow because of the current economy, according to Scheibe and SDSU's Metzger, Bones points out low prices are not entirely unwelcome. SD dairy farmers look to bright future
