Government affairs & public policy
Business Advocacy
The ADC staff spends countless hours lobbying behind the scenes for initiatives that will benefit our community in both the short and long term. Take a look at our Legislative Platform, created by the Public Policy Committee shared in partnership with the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce.
Legislative Priorities
We support:
- Investment in Northern State University (NSU) operations, facilities, students, and employees to serve as the regional comprehensive university for Northeast South Dakota.
- Investment in Lake Area Technical College (LATC) operations, facilities, students, and employees to serve as the regional technical college for Northeast South Dakota.
- Policies to keep tuition and fees at NSU and LATC affordable.
- Sustained and increased K-12 funding for public schools to maintain competitive teacher salaries and modernized learning environments.
- Early childhood education programs, including public-private partnerships, to improve kindergarten readiness.
Aberdeen Advocates
The Aberdeen Development Corporation works collaboratively with the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce to better position Aberdeen to have a voice on local and statewide issues.
By devoting additional time and resources to establish a stronger presence within political and government processes year-round, we believe that we will be able to advance sound public policy and promote a stable environment for our business community to flourish!
Best City For Businesses
No other business organization is as deeply connected to what is happening in the Aberdeen business community, and no other organization brings together the decision-makers and leaders who make things happen. The ADC helps local companies grow their business by offering opportunities in business education and development, advocacy and representation, networking and connecting as well as community involvement.
