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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:     Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020

The City of Rapid City held a special council meeting tonight to discuss a mask mandate for Rapid City due to the rising cases of the Coronavirus in the area.

After 3 hours of public and council member comments, the council voted and passed the first reading to move forward on the mask mandate.   A meeting will be scheduled in the near future for a second reading of the ordinance that was passed tonight which is required in order to implement the mask mandate for the area.  You may read the ordinance in its entirety by going to the City of Rapid City website, under meetings and agendas (Nov. 19th) where you will see the link to view the document.

On Tuesday, Nov. 17^th, the Sioux Falls City council voted 6-2 to approve the measure of a mask mandate which was passed to take place for 60 days due to the rising cases of the virus and hospitals exceeding their capacity dealing with COVID-19 patients.

Thank you.

SD Licensed Beverage Dealers and Gaming Association

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October 23, 2020

Governor Noem’s Press Release – Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020

It was announced yesterday that Governor Noem has expanded the relief programs for small businesses and healthcare providers, noting greater flexibility in both programs.   You can see more details in the Governor’s Office press release by going to:   www.governor.sd.gov under NEWS, Press Releases for further details.    We encourage you to review the eligibility requirements and consider an application if it makes sense for your business.

Be Safe and Stay Well.

SD Licensed Beverage Dealers and Gaming Association

October 13, 2020

Governor’s Office of Economic Development – Coronavirus Relief Funds Available

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development hosted a webinar this afternoon outlining the details on the $450 Million Coronavirus Relief Funds available for South Dakota’s small businesses, small non-profit businesses and small start-up businesses.

If you want to apply for these grant awards, you can go to: Covid.sd.gov/docs/smallbusiness to find out more information on the application process.  A copy of the presentation from today’s webinar on these grants is also posted on the site for your viewing.

There will be regular webinars on training and a FAQ section for those applying for these grants. They will also now have daily office hours for Small businesses: 4 p.m. Central time (Mon-Friday) with the capacity of 250 participants for daily webinars for training purposes.   You can also call: “Help” by calling: #605-937-7243 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Central time -Monday – Friday).

The application period starts today, October 13^th through until October 23^rd for all those interested. These funds must all be disbursed through the State by no later than Dec. 30, 2020.   The maximum of funds you can apply for is $100,000 with no less than $750.   A list of the criteria that must be met to be awarded any of these grants is also listed on the site.   Any funds awarded must be spent by no later than the deadline date of Dec. 30, 2020.

If you have any further questions on this process, please don’t hesitate to call our office at #800-721-1789 or (605) 343-1844.

Thank you.

SD Licensed Beverage Dealers and Gaming Association

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October 9, 2020 – Governor Noem Press Release 

COVID-19 Relief Program

PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced the launch of the Small Business and Healthcare Provider Relief Program, which will utilize up to $580 million in Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars to assist small businesses, community-based healthcare providers, and non-profits negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Together, South Dakota is rebounding from COVID-19, but some businesses and organizations took a hit from this pandemic,” said Governor Noem. “These folks are the lifeblood of our communities and economy, and it’s our turn to give back to them. I’m grateful to the legislature for stepping up and providing guidance for this program.”

There are five components of this program:

• The Small Business COVID Interruption program will provide up to $400 million to help eligible South Dakota small businesses who experienced a reduction in business as a result of the pandemic. Specifics can be found here.
• The Small Business Startup program will provide up to $10 million in direct grants to recently started eligible South Dakota businesses whose growth has been impacted as a result of the pandemic. Specifics can be found here.
• The Acute Care in Hospitals program will provide up to $15 million to eligible hospitals that are licensed by the state to provide acute inpatient care. Specifics can be found here.
• The Small Nonprofit COVID Interruption program will provide up to $40 million to eligible South Dakota small nonprofits who have experienced negative impact as a result of the pandemic. Specifics can be found here.
• The Community Based Healthcare Providers program will provide up to $115 million for eligible community providers who have experienced a reduction in business as a result of the pandemic. Specifics can be found here.

Eligible businesses and organizations will be able to apply for these various grants from October 13-23, 2020. For assistance, please contact our call center from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday at 605-937-7243. You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To learn more about the Small Business and Healthcare Provider Relief Program, visit COVID.SD.GOV. 

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The 2020 United States presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. It will be the 59th quadrennial presidential election. Voters will select presidential electors who in turn will vote on December 14, 2020, to either elect a new president and vice president or reelect the incumbents Donald Trump and Mike Pence respectively. The series of presidential primary elections and caucuses were held from February to August 2020. This nominating process is an indirect election, where voters cast ballots selecting a slate of delegates to a political party's nominating convention, who then, in turn, elect their party's nominees for president and vice president.

We are now only 45 days away from the Presidential election. Absentee voting for the General election begins TODAY, Sept. 18th, 2020 in South Dakota where they will start mailing out absentee ballots to registered voters. PLEASE NOTE: the Voter Registration deadline is October 19, 2020.

It is very important for each and every person who is eligible to vote, to exercise that right for this very important election. Our world is at a crossroads, and in turmoil, so whatever happens during this election, it will be the path we will take for the next 4 years and beyond. There are several ways to vote and with the pandemic on the rise, we need to do it the way we feel best for the safety of ourselves and others. Whether you do it in person, by mail or absentee ballot, there are many workable choices to be sure that your voice is heard. This is not only important on the national level, but just as important on the state and local levels as well. If you choose to vote by mail or by absentee ballot, you need to be sure to vote early enough so that your county official receives it on or before Election Day (Nov. 3rd) to be counted. You can go to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website to check on the status of your vote after you have sent it in and that it was received by the county official to be counted if you are a registered voter. For information on voting, go to the SD Secretary of State’s website which will guide you on how to register to vote, how to locate your polling place, requesting an absentee ballot and to learn more about early voting options for South Dakota.

YOUR VOICE COUNTS, PLEASE VOTE!! It’s your constitutional right to vote, and now is the time to act on that right at this very important and crucial time in our lives!!

Cathy Berg, Executive Director

South Dakota Licensed Beverage Dealers and Gaming Association