The South Dakota Retailers Association is launching a new cash incentive designed to address the workforce shortage in retail, restaurants, hospitality, grocery, trades, and many other businesses. Individuals from out-of-state who come to work in South Dakota can receive a $1,000 workforce incentive.

This $1,000 cash payment from the Retailers Association would supplement any hiring bonuses or other incentives offered by an individual business.

“We know that workforce is the number one issue facing businesses in South Dakota,” said Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson. “As workers around the country look to South Dakota as a new place to call home, we hope this incentive will make our great state even more attractive.”

The $1,000 workforce incentive will be paid directly to an employee hired from out-of-state to work in a Retailers Association member-business. To be eligible, an employee must work at least 30 hours per week for 90 days at a physical location in South Dakota.

“Individuals around the country are looking for attractive places to work and great places to live and raise their families,” Sanderson added. “South Dakota businesses have a variety of great career opportunities, and we hope this incentive helps businesses and workers alike.”

Additional eligibility details are available at www.sdra.org.