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Musician Becoming a Familiar Name in Yankton
Feb 10 2021Songwriting is often an effort in storytelling. As one singer/songwriter gains popularity in the Yankton, South Dakota area, part of that story involves introducing himself to new audiences. He goes by the stage name of Yuya Mix, a few followers know him by his full name, William Yuya Mix, bu...
Yankton Entrepreneurs are a Family Endeavor
Jan 25 2021Taking the initiative to start or purchase a business can be a stressful endeavor. Sisters Brennan Ewald and Mandi Gause have found the experience of running two small businesses fruitful and satisfying, thanks to their family involvement and the support of Yankton, South Dakota.
“Our whole family is actively involved i...
The Mount Marty University (MMU) men’s soccer team held a free youth soccer clinic at the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Field House on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The clinic, open to girls and boys between the ages of 9-12, was led by MMU Men’s soccer Head Coach, Carlos Saenz, wit...
Moving to South Dakota: People respond to governor’s invitation to relocate during the pandemic
Dec 22 2020This summer, Governor Kristi Noem invited businesses and workers to move to South Dakota in her ‘South Dakota Means Business’ campaign, touting the message that our state will never be shut down or face mandates.
Since then, the governor has made dozens of appearances on national conservative media outlets, sharing ho...
The South Dakota Workforce Report for 2019 is now available. This comprehensive, annual report on South Dakota's labor market examines all aspects of the state's labor economics, including population and workforce demographics, gross domestic product, labor force, worker commuting, worker levels by industry and establishment size, personal income, poverty, population projections, employmen...
Local Entities Explore Proposal to Consolidate
Sep 23 2020Yankton Area Progressive Growth (YAPG) and the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce currently operate under one roof.
In the near future, they may also operate under one name.
An exploratory process has recently been launched to see whether it may be in the best interests of both entities to operate as ...
Governor Noem Outlines Framework for $400 Million in CARES Act Funding for South Dakota Small Businesses
Sep 10 2020Governor Kristi Noem laid out a framework for up to $400 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to assist South Dakota’s small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“South Dakota is in a good spot as we rebound from COVID-19, but some of our small businesses were still hurt by this pandemic,” said Governor Noem. “These folk...
COVID-19 Local Resources
Jul 17 2020Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce, Yankton Area Progressive Growth/Greater Yankton Living and Visit Yankton are working more diligently than ever to serve our community during this time of COVID-19 prevention. We have created a landing page with local guidelines and valuable updates to help you sift through the large amount of information that exists surrounding th...
Yankton Emergency Food Box Distribution
Jun 16 2020Yankton Food for Thought is working in parntership with Feeding South Dakota, Yanton School District, and United Way of Greater Yankton to continue the distribution of food boxes to Yankton County residents in need of assistance.
This Week's Food Box Distribution Date: Wednesday, June 17 from 4pm-6pm
*Those seeking food are aske...
Paycheck Protection Program Resources
Apr 28 2020The Paycheck Protection Program, part of the CARES Act recently approved by Congress and the President, will become available on Friday, April 3. Approved SBA 7(a) lenders are already participating in the program. Other banks and lending institution may also participate in the program, but you’ll want to reach ou...
The City of Yankton will remain under the emergency COVID-19 ordinance for a few weeks longer, but some loosening is already set to happen.
By a vote of 8-1 during its regular meeting Monday night, the Yankton City Commission adopted the city Health Board’s recommendation for an extension of the ordinanc...
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) understands that during these uncertain and challenging times in our world history, working capital is an issue. Governor Noem’s Small Business Relief Fund is now available to South Dakota businesses that need assistance to help make ends meet.
Appropriate Eligibility Requirements:
Be a small for-profi...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.
Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain thei...
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced today that small businesses and non-profit organizations in South Dakota that have been negatively impacted by the global COVID-19 virus are now eligible for economic assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
“I submitted a request to the SBA for expedited approva...
In response to the COVID -19 pandemic, United Way of Greater Yankton has established the Greater Yankton COVID – 19 Community Response & Recovery Fund, a disaster fund to help local nonprofit organizations responding to residents’ immediate and long term needs due to the COVID - 19 pandemic.
“This pandemic is ...
PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) reports a dramatic increase in activity at the Unemployment Insurance Call Center during the last week due to COVID-19 related layoffs.
“We are adding additional staff to the Call Center to handle the influx of claims, assigning additional staff to help rese...
Today, Mount Marty College announced its intention to change its name to Mount Marty University. This change, which will go into effect on July 1, 2020, was approved by both the College’s Board of Trustees and the Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery.
This change promises to be another step forward fo...
