ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)-

The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.

Feature speaker was the South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson.

Sanderson discussed issues involving businesses in rural communities.

Sanderson encouraged those retiring to setup a succession plans months in advance.

Sanderson talked about key issues impacting businesses today was not much different than it was during Covid.

Sanderson talked about the impact of online services on retailers.

Sanderson informed the public about what they are looking into for next year’s South Dakota Legislature.

Sanderson discussed regulations on all levels.  He talked about how federally it’s easier today under President Trump than in previous years.

On the state level, Sanderson was satisfied how the state are regulating businesses.

However Sanderson expressed major concerns on the local level.

South Dakota Retailers Association have endorsed the passage of Amendment L which would raise the threshold to pass amendments to the South Dakota Constitution to 60%.  Sanderson explained why.

You can learn more about them at www.sdra.org.