Selling quality of life has become as important as job openings for state development experts,
Scott Stern, Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, says they are now expanding their outreach program to convince people to move to South Dakota…..

Stern says it is a necessary part of workforce development.

Stern says for younger workers, the job is often secondary….

Stern says they are working with companies to change their recruiting strategy…..

Stern says they have missed out on a couple of business expansions due to the lack of an available workforce.

Stern addressed the annual meeting of Yankton Area Progressive Growth.