A study of retail development in the Yankton area found that it has advanced about as well as it can considering income and population. The analysis by Chicago based SB Friedman Development Advisors was paid for by Yankton Area Progressive Growth.
YAPG Chairman Rob Stephenson (Stevenson) says their attention may be better focused on other opportunities…
Stephenson says it points to developing the workforce as a higher priority…
Stephenson says that also means they need to be more selective in the companies that are recruited…
Stephenson says the study is useful in helping them refine their development message.
