The drought in 2022 took a toll on the economies of some agricultural states, including South Dakota. However, the state’s growing diversification is helping offset some of those losses. Tourism remains a large economic driver here, and new investments in manufacturing, renewable energies and batteries are opening doors to further growth. Gevo, Manitou and Æsir Technologies have all expanded in the Mount Rushmore State in the past year. Gov. Kristi Noem is now aiming to continually grease the wheels of economic momentum by maintaining some of the most favorable tax rates in the nation.
Favorable tax climate. No corporate income taxes, no personal income taxes, no personal property taxes, no business inventory taxes and no estate taxes.
Revolving Economic Development & Initiative (REDI) Fund: Available to startups, businesses expanding and/or relocating to South Dakota and local economic development corporations. Approved funds can be used for purchase of land, buildings, machinery and equipment.
Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP): Provides communities with funds that aim to improve the quality of life for residents of the community. Projects include execution and completion of roads, storm sewers and community buildings.
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The Reinvestment Payment Program and South Dakota Jobs Grant Program assist companies in offsetting the upfront costs associated with relocating or expanding operations and/or upgrading equipment. They leverage sales and use tax rebates that are funded back to the project.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
