Small businesses tap South Dakota tourism growth

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Small businesses tap South Dakota tourism growth

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As South Dakota's visitation rates and related spending keep rising, local small business owners see an opportunity to find their niche in the state's second-largest industry. Visitor spending driven by tourism broke $5 billion for the first time last year, according to the latest numbers from the Department of Tourism. The industry also continues to grow, supporting 58,824 jobs – nearly 9% of all jobs in the state. The touri…