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On Thursday, June 1, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Chris Schilken had been appointed Commissioner of the Governor's Office of Economic Development.

"I am looking forward to leading this group and working closely with Governor Noem to continue building a stronger South Dakota," said Schilken.

Business Retention and Expansion visits are geared to start conversations, understand business needs, and evaluate opportunities to assist. What is driving growth or expansion in your community? Are you facing current barriers?

Follow along for our continued updates regarding the three different phases of the project, including community testimonials.

"Part of economic development is what you don't see. This plan will address those items and put a plan in place to make economic development …"