Applications are now open for the South Dakota Retailers Association’s $1,000 Workforce Incentive. This cash incentive program is 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. “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. The program launched on November 1, and applicants who have completed 90 days of employment are now invited to apply. This $1,000 cash payment would supplement any hiring bonuses or other incentives offered by an individual business.

“We are excited to open the application process,” said Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson. “We hope that business owners can use this recruiting tool to supplement their own efforts.” Employees or eligible business owners can apply for find more information on eligibility details at sdra.org.