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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 ...
Erica Aguilar is a community leader and young professional who has made Yankton her home. She was born in California and raised in Mexico where she met her now husband - Carlos Almeda. When Carlos moved to Yankton for a career opportunity, Erica soon followed. “Yankton is a wonderful communit...
“Connect where you’re different” – that’s the motto of Ashley Dimmer, Associate Director of Admissions at Mount Marty University.
“There are a lot of misconceptions about diversity and inclusion. As a professional, I want to help people to understand what those two words mean,” said Ashley Dimmer, Associate Director of Admission...
Connecting Cultures is an initiative designed to break down barriers and open minds to the experiences of others. Yankton is a diverse community, home to people of different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, home to a growing LGBTQ community, and a place where multiple languages are spoken. We are diverse an...
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...
SIOUX FALLS — Avera Sacred Heart Hospital was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country.
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has announced the 20 highest-ranked prospective payment system hospitals in the country based on an evaluation by the Chartis Center for Rural Healt...
The 2019 camping numbers for the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area were solid despite record rainfall and flooding.
“With the start of the season, we had some flooding and a lot of rain, and kind of a slow start,” District Park Supervisor Shane Bertsch told the Press & Dakotan. “The seaso...
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...
Want to get a good job right out of high school? It’s possible. You just have to know where to look.
Moving to Yankton, and getting a good job, is a good answer for a high school graduate that is not interested in going to college. There are many area employer...
From the Holiday Bed distribution, to Yankton Toys for Kids and the Adopt a Family program, United Way of Greater Yankton has been fortunate to witness firsthand the true spirit of giving this holiday season.
Thanks to our annual partnership with Slumberland of Yankton, last week 29 bed frames and mattresse...
How to Make More and Save More Money
Dec 16 2019Many American families are asking two important questions - how to make more and save more money. As expenses rise, families need to make more money in order to pay for basic housing expenses, a reliable vehicle, groceries, gas, utilities, etc. Making a living wage, or sometimes a high wag...
Yankton city officials had been expecting a tough fall for sales tax revenues in 2019.
Yet, it’s looking like this perceived gloom and doom may not be the case, at least through October.
During a media preview a couple of weeks ago, Yankton City finance Officer Al Viereck said official revenue number...
Other school districts are looking to copy Yankton’s successful internship program.
Wednesday, the Yankton School District (YSD) hosted the first of several “CTE: See It In Action!” days set for the 2019-2020 school year by the South Dakota Department of Education. These events are intended to give participants a first-hand loo...
Honoring Those Committed to a Greater Good
Oct 31 2019Yankton had a chance to celebrate philanthropy in a big way Tuesday.
On this day, the South Dakota chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals brought its annual Celebration of National Philanthropy Awards Luncheon to Yankton for the first time — and Yankton ended up being well represented.
Two mainstays in loca...
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