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WHAT IS YANKTON THRIVE?

Located in Yankton, South Dakota, the mission of Yankton Thrive is to provide leadership in fostering efficient growth of the Yankton Area economy.

Created on July 1, 2021 through a merger between the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce and Yankton Area Progressive Growth, Yankton Thrive unites over 500 businesses, individuals and professional firms, thus creating a unique, central agency committed to boosting business and building a better community.

Membership is made up of small and large businesses interested in prospering and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business. Yankton Thrive is for people just like you; people who realize that through this organization, they can accomplish collectively what can't be done individually. The strength of Yankton Thrive lies in its members creating a pool of resources for ideas, energy and finances.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the benefits of being a Yankton Thrive member!

DIRECTORS

Nancy Square

Nancy Wenande

Chief Executive Officer

nancy@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636; Ext. 202
(605) 660-0438 (mobile)

Becky Square-3

Becky Wiswall

Business Services Director

becky@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636; Ext. 104

Rita Square

Rita Nelson

Workforce Development Director
rita@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636; Ext. 103

 

Brian Square

Brian Steward

Finance Director
brian@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636; Ext. 203

 

Brittney Square

Brittany Wagner

Tourism Director
visityankton@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636; Ext. 102

 

 

MARKETING & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Maren Square 2

Maren Buffington

Digital Marketing Specialist
maren@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636

 

Micayla Square

Micayla Erdahl

Graphic Design Specialist
micayla@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636

 

Shana Square-2

Shana Platt

Office Coordinator
shana@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636; Ext. 101

 

Rajiv Square 2

Rajiv Somepalli

Marketing 
rajiv@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636

 

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