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Even with the national recession in 2008, South Dakota gained 4,900 jobs on an annual basis over 2007, up 1.2%.

In August 2009, South Dakota had the 2nd lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 4.9% compared to 9.7% nationally.
South Dakota enjoys a balanced, healthy economy and has had a balanced budget for over 100 years.
Population in SD grew six percent from 1990-97.
SD's manufacturing industry grew 56% from June 1988 to June 1998 - the second largest increase in the nation.
South Dakota ranks first nationally for economic environment for entrepreneurship according to the 1998 Small Business Survival Index.

Located at the crossroads of Interstate 90 and Highways 34, 14 & 79 Sturgis is the gateway community between the Northern Black Hills and Western South Dakota plains.
The City of Sturgis offers a great quality of life for businesses and residents. An aggressive economic development program coupled with strong leadership, a full complement of recreational opportunities ensure that the City of Sturgis will remain the City of Choice for years to come.
The South Dakota state legislature was acknowledged as the sixth friendliest in the nation to business by Expansion Management's 1998 Legislative Quotient. South Dakota's business-friendly climate extends to all business with: