About Us

The GOED’s main objective is to expand primary job opportunities for all South Dakotans. We work to retain and expand existing businesses, foster new businesses, facilitate business succession and recruit out-of-state businesses. Recruitment efforts are focused on six targeted industries; Renewable Energy, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Firearms, Medical Devices and Information Technology.

The office works closely with community economic development corporations to expand and diversify the state’s industry and economy. Additionally, the GOED administers a variety of financing opportunities available to new and existing businesses.