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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

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Nancy Wenande

Chief Executive Officer

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

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Rita Nelson

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

 

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Brittany Wagner

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

 

 

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Lauren Rezac

Business Services Director

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

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Brian Steward

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

 

MARKETING & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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Maren Buffington

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

 

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Micayla Erdahl

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

 

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Shana Platt

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

 

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Sarah Carda

Business Liaison
membership@yanktonsd.com
(605) 665-3636

 

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Rajiv Somepalli

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

 

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