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.

Advisory Committee Co-Chairs

Jim Abbott

Former President (1997-2018), University of South Dakota

Hon. Dennis Daugaard

Governor, South Dakota (2011-2019)

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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.

USGLC in South Dakota

Get in touch with us!

Sara Eide
Outreach Director, Central Region
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