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SSDTA Membership Means Business
This brochure outlines benefits and opportunities available to members of SSDTA.
SSDTA Membership Information
Get To Know Us
Incorporated on January 22, 1987, the Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association is a non-profit organization dedicated toward increasing the economic impact of the visitor industry on Southeastern South Dakota. The Southeast South Dakota region, consisting of 14 counties, is divided into five districts. The Association's 15-member Board of Directors is divided into groups of three-members representing each district. Funding is provided through memberships, South Dakota Vacation Guide and Southeast South Dakota Travel Guide ad sales and a contract with the South Dakota Department of Tourism. The fiscal year begins July 1st and ends June 30th. Our purpose is to promote tourism in Southeast South Dakota by working together with the South Dakota Dept. of Tourism and other regional tourism associations.
SSDTA 2019-2020 Marketing Grant
The purpose of this grant is to expand SSDTA members marketing reach and to increase visitation and visitor spending in Southeast South Dakota. Only SSDTA members may apply for this grant.
Grant will be awarded from $250 to $5,000 with a 50% cash match required.
Submission deadline is September 1, 2019.
Applications must be submitted by email only to director.sesd@iw.net
Grant recipients will be notified in writing by September 15, 2019.
Guidelines and 2019-2020 Grant Application Form:
Opportunities with the South Dakota Dept. of Tourism
- List your visitor-related business (dining, lodging, attractions) free on TravelSouthDakota.com - TravelSouthDakota Industry Portal
- Submit events to be listed on the Calendar of Events (free to qualified events) on TravelSouthDakota.com - Event Submission Guidelines to TravelSouthDakota.com
- Placement of visitor-related brochures/magazines at Interstate Information Centers (free - must meet requirements and register) - Info Center Publication Program
Board Meetings
SSDTA Members are welcome and encouraged to attend regular board meetings. Meetings are held every other month in various locations around the region.
Committee membership opportunities include:
- Marketing
- Membership
- Public Relations
- Executive Committee
If your member business is interested in hosting a board meeting, please contact the office (605-665-2435).
SSDTA Board of Directors
District I - City of Sioux Falls
Adam Nelson, Siouxland Heritage Museums, Sioux Falls - anelson@minnehahacounty.org (Vice President)
Ryan Friez, Thunder Road, Sioux Falls - ryan@thunderroad.info (Past President)
Dee Dee Raap, Sioux Falls - deedee@deedeeraap.com
District II - Minnehaha County, Moody County, Lake County
Kris Frerk, Garretson Commercial Club - ksfrerk@alliancecom.net (President)
Julie Hammer, Sioux Empire Fair Association, Inc. - julie@siouxempirefair.com
Eric Hortness, Madison Chamber (Treasurer)
District III - Miner County, Davison County, Hanson County, McCook County
Kimberly Burg, Mitchell - jvcc@midconetwork.com
Cindy Gregg, Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell - info@mitchellindianvillage.org
Jen Johnston, Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce - jen@mitchellsd.com
District IV - Douglas County, Hutchinson County, Turner County, Bon Homme County, Yankton County
Holly McCann, Cogan House B & B, Tabor - twinkieham@gmail.com
Tim Peterson, Broken Willow Lodge - tjpete55@gmail.com
Dugan Smith, Missouri National Recreational River - Dugan_Smith@nps.gov
District V - Clay County, Lincoln County, Union County
John Steever, Steever House B&B - john@steeverhouse.com
Megan Davidson, Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce - megan@vermillionchamber.com
SSDTA Contact Information
Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association
1101 Broadway, Suite 113
Yankton, SD 57078
1-888-353-7382
director.sesd@iw.net
www.southeastsouthdakota.com
Southeast South Dakota Tourism exists to increase the economic impact of the visitor industry on Southeastern South Dakota. We are proudly celebraing over 25 years of promoting tourism in Southeast South Dakota!
