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
South Dakota exports about
$6.2 billion in goods and services
to overseas markets annually.
In South Dakota,
110,000 jobs
(20.0%)
are supported by trade.
In 2023–2024,
2,348 international students
in South Dakota contributed
$55 million
to the state economy.
Advisory Committee


News & Press Related to South Dakota
Past Events
National Security and the 3D Approach: Diplomacy, Development, and Defense | Sioux Falls, SD
October 17, 2025 12:00 pm CDT

Featured Speaker
U.S. Marine Corps
National Security and the 3D Approach: Diplomacy, Development, and Defense | Rapid City, SD
October 16, 2025 12:00 pm MT

Featured Speaker
U.S. Marine Corps