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Now Taking 2008 - 2009 "Finance Officer of the Year" Nominations

Official Nomination Form - All nominations must be submitted in writing by May 16, 2008. The Finance Officer of the Year award will be presented during the 2008 Finance Officers' School held June 11-13 in Oacoma.

Governor Rounds Recognizes Achievements in Economic Development

Gov. Mike Rounds recognized two standout South Dakota communities and an exemplary volunteer at the Governor’s Economic Development Conference on April 9 in Pierre.

Aberdeen - 2008 Governor’s Large Community of the Year
“Aberdeen has made great strides in economic development this past year. Its aggressive recruitment of several large employers, in addition to civic improvements and new cultural activities, take the state another step closer to accomplishing the goals of the 2010 Initiative,” said Gov. Mike Rounds.

Aberdeen is home to several new companies. Molded Fiber Glass Companies will be manufacturing blades for GE’s 1.5-megawatt machine, one of the most widely used wind turbines in the world. Northern Beef Packers will process up to 1,500 cattle per day while providing producers in the region a place to process their cattle. The plant will place an emphasis on SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef.

Lennox - 2008 Governor’s Small Community of the Year
“The 2008 small community of the year is home to about 2,000 people. It is a community that understands the need to move forward and is taking proactive measures to accomplish that goal,” said Gov. Rounds.

In 2007, Lennox made improvements to its city hall with additional office space and a modern presence on Main Street, upgraded its infrastructure with major improvements to the water system, and sold all properties in the city’s industrial park.

Lennox is welcoming new companies that will increase job opportunities for its residents, as well as bringing more people to town. The increase of 190 jobs that were created in 2007 represent nearly 10 percent of the community’s population. The community investments made during the past two years represent $2,800 per person. Read more.