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
Stories from South Dakota
What They’re Saying in the Heartland: COP27 and America’s Global Climate Leadership
South Dakota
News & Press Related to South Dakota
April 23, 2025
USGLC Summit in South Dakota with Senator Mike Rounds Highlights Strategic Value of International Assistance for the Heartland
South DakotaMarch 27, 2024
Sen. John Thune, former Governor Daugaard, and Local Business & Veteran Leaders Urge Continued American Global Leadership
South DakotaPast Events
2025 Heartland Summit | America and the World: How the Heartland Wins
April 22, 2025 12:00 pm CT
Featured Speaker
Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD)
Featured Speaker
General Laura J. Richardson
Featured Speaker
Hon. Dennis Daugaard
Featured Speaker
Jordan Hanson
Mitchell, SD
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
Featured Speaker
Sen. Liz Larson
South Dakota State Senate 10th District
