South Dakota

With a new and growing coalition in South Dakota, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen South Dakota’s economy.

The USGLC’s South Dakota Advisory Committee brings together business, faith, non-profit, military, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for South Dakota.

Top Facts

In 2021, South Dakota exported
$6.7 billion
in goods to foreign markets.

In South Dakota,
114,400 jobs (18.50%)
are supported by trade.

During 2022, 2,018 international students were enrolled in South Dakota colleges and universities and contributed
$45 million
to the South Dakota economy.

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Advisory Committee

Jim Abbott
Former President (1997-2018)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard
Governor (2011-2019)

Stories from South Dakota

What They’re Saying in the Heartland: COP27 and America’s Global Climate Leadership

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U.S. Heartland Global Leadership Day

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News & Press Related to South Dakota

March 27, 2024

Sen. John Thune, former Governor Daugaard, and Local Business & Veteran Leaders Urge Continued American Global Leadership

South Dakota

Past Events

America’s Global Leadership: What’s It Worth to National Security?

July 23, 2024 12:00 pm MT

Featured Speaker

Katie Garcia

U.S. Agency for International Development

America’s Global Leadership: What’s It Worth to South Dakota?

March 27, 2024 12:00 pm CT

Featured Speaker

Sen. John Thune

U.S. Senate

Featured Speaker

Hon. Andrea Thompson

Dakota State Applied Research Corporation

Featured Speaker

Jarrod Gillig

Cargill

Featured Speaker

Luke Lindberg

South Dakota Trade

Featured Speaker

Hon. Dennis Daugaard

State of South Dakota

Featured Speaker

Sen. Liz Larson

South Dakota State Senate 10th District

Get in touch with us!

Sara Eide

Outreach Director, Central Region