Rural Champion Award

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

GROW South Dakota’s CEO, Marcia Erickson, was one of two individuals that received the 2022 Rural Champion Award at the Rural LISC Conference in Washington D.C. This award goes to individuals who have helped to elevate, amplify, and advocate for the unique needs of our rural communities. For over 30 years, Marcia has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to helping rural communities across the state of South Dakota.

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A Half-Century of Serving South Dakotans

In 1978, NESDCAP created the Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation (NESDEC) as a revolving loan fund to focus on small business lending and job creation in 22 counties. In 2007, Grow South Dakota, was formed to provide housing, community and economic development statewide. Through services to individuals, technical assistance to community and economic development agencies, and loans to small businesses and homebuyers, GROW South Dakota has had broad and lasting impact.

Rural Champion Award

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