SBA COVID-19 Updates for SD Economic Ecosystem Partners
Last week, after over a year of operation and serving more than eight million small businesses across the U.S., funding for the bi-partisan Paycheck Protection Program has been exhausted. Some of the questions we’re receiving include:
Jamie L. Wood, South Dakota SBA District Director
Regional Economic Conditions for Ninth District Businesses
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis's Regional Outreach team surveyed businesses across the Ninth District to gauge recent economic activity and the near-term outlook of firms in various sectors. Ron Wirtz, Regional Outreach director, discussed the latest results forma mid-April survey of firms. Ron covered current business conditions, continuing effects of the pandemic, and the near-term outlook of district firms.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
May 2021 Membership Report
Membership Report from the Pierre Area Chamber's May 2021 Newsletter.
Katie Johnson, Membership Director
May 2021 CVB Report
Convention & Visitors Bureau Report from the Pierre Area Chamber's May 2021 Newsletter
Tia Kafka, Convention & Visitors Bureau Director
May 2021 Pierre Mayor's Report
Pierre Mayor's Report from the Pierre Area Chamber's May 2021 Newsletter
Steve Harding, Pierre Mayor
May 2021 New Member
New members of the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce in April 2021, included in the May Newsletter.
Katie Johnson, Membership Director
May 2021 Capital City Economy
Capital City Economy from the Pierre Area Chamber's May 2021 Newsletter.
Jim Protexter, PEDCO COO
Designing The First 15 Feet of Your Store
They say that you only get one chance to make a first impression, and nowhere is that more important than in the retail industry. You'll need to draw customers into your store from the moment they step foot inside, and this requires care and attention to detail when planning the entrance to your shop. Here's what you'll need to consider.
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
Shop #Loyal2Local and Save
Celebrate May Day with the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce by shopping our May Day Extravaganza promotion and support local businesses. Graduation, Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays and wedding gifts can all be found at the click of a mouse on PierreArea.ShopWhereILive.com; you’ll find summer clothes, treats, electronics, gift cards and so much more!
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
25 Marketing Questions You Nee to Ask Yourself Today
If recovery is right around the corner, now is the ideal time to revisit your marketing strategy and plan. Making critical changes now can bring you into alignment to make the most of recovery. Plus, it’s possible the needs and desires of your target audience have changed. These questions are easily answered but implementing the answers/solutions takes more planning. It’s a lot of work now but once you put it in, you’ll be glad you did.
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
