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Advocating for Main Street: SDRA Executive Director Nathan Sanderson Highlights Strategic Advocacy and the Future of Retail
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a live interview on Northeast Radio SD, from Watertown, Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA), emphasized the critical role of proximity and persistent advocacy in protecting the state’s 4,000+ member businesses.

Steve Jurrens
3 hours ago2 min read


South Dakota Retailers Association Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has officially launched its 2026 scholarship cycle, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in the state’s future entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and hospitality leaders.

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago1 min read


Watertown Entrepreneur Selected for South Dakota Retailers Association’s Inaugural NextGen Cohort
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Retailers Association has introduced Watertown’s Lisa Converse of Element as a member of its inaugural NextGen Business Builders cohort.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 222 min read


Top Business Honors Awarded at South Dakota Retailers Annual Conference
Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has officially recognized the standout businesses of 2026, naming winners for its most prestigious annual honors. During the association’s conference in Pierre, awards were presented for Retailer of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Community Service.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 152 min read


Harms Elected to Lead South Dakota Retailers Association
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has announced the election of Jason Harms as the organization’s new Board President. The transition took place during the association’s annual meeting held on Thursday in Pierre.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 152 min read


South Dakota Retailers Association to Host Annual Business Conference Focused on AI and Customer Experience
Northeast Radio SD News – Pierre, SD: The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) is set to host its annual business conference, themed “Connections that Count,” on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre. The event aims to equip business owners with practical strategies for navigating artificial intelligence (AI) and enhancing customer experience.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 4, 20252 min read
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