EDUCATION
When it comes to education, South Dakota is wired for success. Not only does South Dakota have the highest percentage of high school graduates in the nation, we are also the only state to have virtually every school wired for Internet access. And when it comes to computers, South Dakota has the highest computer to student ratio in the US. In South Dakota, we take learning seriously. South Dakota’s students are leaders in educational standards, with one of the top high school graduation rates in the nation.

TRANSPORTATION
South Dakota is ideally located for the prompt distribution of goods and services throughout the US. Our air, freight, rail and telecommunications systems provide quick, efficient delivery to all major points in the US.

TAXES AND BUSINESS CLIMATE
South Dakota is home to America’s most famous “great faces”– those found on Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It’s also home to many companies that are experiencing “great profits” as a result of the state’s outstanding business climate. We understand that you need the most advanced technological infrastructure available to compete in today’s marketplace. We understand that you need employees that are trained and ready to work. And, most importantly, we understand that when you make a profit (which you will in South Dakota), you should keep that profit.

From a business perspective, it’s hard to argue with the benefits in South Dakota. We were rated the 10th most livable state in America. We have the seventh lowest cost of living index. And we’re the seventh safest state in nation.

South Dakota has long been known for its high quality laborforce. Our people learned how to work on the farm and then took that work ethic to the factories, the processing plants, and the service centers. Our companies find an absenteeism rate that is low and employee loyalty that is high. South Dakota’s high school graduation rates are 13% higher that the national average.

In addition to quality, South Dakota can also offer quantity. Unemployment rates do not speak of a lack of workers, but rather a workforce that’s willing to work. Where there are quality jobs, there are top quality South Dakota workers.

Southeast South Dakota is as diverse as its more than 200,000 people. From outdoor activities to art galleries and museums, to professional sporting events, this region offers it all.

With expanding facilities and services at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, the city has become a hub for regional air transportation, with three major airlines, two shuttle services, and a separate, privately owned facility that serves corporate and private aviation interests.

When it comes to telecommunications, South Dakota is leading the nation. Governor William J. Janklow tells it best, “We currently have more fiber optic cable than any other state in the nation. We are the first state to have every school wired for Internet access. And we are setting the standard for training teachers in technology.”

Governor’s Office of Economic Development
711 East Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501-3369
Tel: +1 800 872 6190
Fax: +1 605 773 3256
E-mail: goedinfo@state.sd.us
Website: www.sdgreatprofits.com