As a great state for business, South Dakota offers tax-friendliness and workforce readiness. As such, the state continues to attract impactful economic development projects. South Dakota’s latest recognition is a testament to that: a Silver Shovel award from Area Development!
“Each year, Area Development recognizes states that stand out for their ability to attract high-impact economic development projects,” the story releasing the awards says. “Using data submitted by state economic development agencies, we evaluate the top projects based on job creation, capital investment, diversity of industry, and each state’s overall economic strategy.”
South Dakota was one of two Silver Shovel winners for the under 3 million population category.
“South Dakota rounds out this year’s Silver Shovel winners with a series of steady, practical investments across agriculture, food processing, and industrial manufacturing — sectors that may not dominate headlines but form the backbone of economic resilience in the Upper Midwest,” the state’s narrative says. “The biggest-ticket item is SFC Global Supply Chain’s $250 million investment in Sioux Falls, supporting its presence in the frozen food sector and adding jobs in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.”
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