VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Retail stores are getting ready for “Black Friday” and the holiday rush to Christmas.

Nate Welch, Executive Director of the Vermillion Chamber and Development Corporation, says they continue to work with their retailers for that and long term.

Welch says they want to help find the next generation of retail owners.

Welch says they continue to focus on their downtown area.

Welch says a good retail sector is an important part of job development for any city.