I want to share a recent press release with the group from SDOGA in coordination with Governor Mike Rounds speaking at the 2014 Black Hills Bakken and Investor Conference in Spearfish October 1 and 2.  If you can't tell from the release, Governor Rounds is fired up about missed economic development opportunities by delays from President Obama on projects like the Keystone XL.  We are honored to have him be a featured speaker, along with many other speakers including local economic development, business leaders, Inc. 500 companies, energy companies, and Investment companies from throughout SD, ND, and the U.S.

The economic development directors involved in the conference, include SDGOED, Rapid City, Sturgis and Williston North Dakota.  Each are scheduled to take active roles in this years conference, so we don't miss out on opportunities to help our existing companies continue to grow economically.

The goal of the conference is helping companies from South Dakota and the region continue to build and develop their business in the Bakken, and will attract companies from the region eager to learn how to get their piece of the pie.

Now that we know the Bakken is here, and will be for a long time to come, we have a window of opportunity to capitalize on the vast amount of industry growth that will no doubt affect our manufacturing and service-related businesses right here in South Dakota.  We appreciate the involvement and roles from the economic development teams to help South Dakota continue to push forward as the best state in the country to do business in and from!  

September 10, 2014 For Immediate Release: 
The South Dakota Oil and Gas Association (SDOGA) announces U.S. Senate Republican candidate and former South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds will be a featured speaker at the 2014 Black Hills Bakken and Investor Conference October 1 and 2.  The conference will be held at the Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center in Spearfish, S.D.

Governor Rounds will be speaking on various business and energy topics including North American energy independence, support of the Keystone Pipeline, and reining in federal bureaucracies like the EPA.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently endorsed Governor Rounds for his record and experience supporting pro-business issues.  “The best thing the federal government can do from an economic development standpoint is get out of the way,” said Gov. Rounds. “We need to stop the feds from picking winners and losers based on failed economic policies.”

SDOGA's Executive Director Adam Martin praises Governor Rounds attendance by stating, "We are honored to have him speak. Governor Rounds knows South Dakota.”

“We are becoming a central hub in the region to the oil and gas industry. Governor Rounds has a proven track record working to promote South Dakota’s business interests, to help boost the nation’s economy and create jobs for South Dakotan’s.  The opportunities in the Bakken have become a critical piece to South Dakota’s business growth,” said Martin.

End of press release.

I wish Governor Rounds well in his campaign for the U.S. Senate, and we hope to see you at the conference!  Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like more information and take a look at the list of the speakers and agenda!  You won't be disappointed you attended.

http://www.BlackHillsBakkenConference.com

Adam