April 2, 2025     

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS YEAR'S EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINARS
Deadline to sign-up is April 3rd!

Join Chris Hoyme of Jackson Lewis P.C. as he addresses today's employment law issues. This is a FREE BENEFIT for members, and $100 (per person) for nonmembers (cost can be applied to new membership dues).

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ONLINE LEARNING EVENT: PROPERTY TAX 101

Tuesday, April 22 at 10:00am Central Time | 9:00am Mountain Time
via Zoom

Property taxes are a front burner issue in South Dakota right now – but how they work is a mystery to most of us.

Here’s your chance to find out the basics of property taxes, and property tax reforms that are on the table.

Join South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson for this free online learning event, exclusively for South Dakota Retailers Association members.

• Quick overview of how property taxes work and where the money goes
• The brand-new changes that go into effect July 1^st
• The Governor’s proposal for a county sales tax to offset property tax relief for homeowners
• Preview of the legislative summer study
• Q&A

Register here 

(NOTE: registration availabilities are limited, so don’t wait!)
 

LOCAL RESTAURANT INDUSTRY
STILL STRONG

Interview with Todd Pharis (Pizza Ranch)
Article courtesy of Keloland.com

“I think we’ve been open here for 17 years and we’ve never had a down year in Sioux Falls,” Pizza Ranch co-owner Todd Pharis said.

That includes 2019 when a tornado caused extensive damage to the restaurant and then the global pandemic that hit the following year.

Pharis says Sioux Falls remains a vibrant market for restaurants. He says a lot of national franchises have their eyes on locating to the city but that increased competition could put the squeeze on existing businesses here.

Read the full article here.

Employment Law Assistance

Jackson Lewis PC is a premier law firm with a nationwide practice exclusively specializing in employment law. SDRA members receive free answers to basic employment law questions from the firm. Additionally, if an SDRA member ever requires assistance beyond basic questions, the member will receive a 20% reduction off the regular rate from the Jackson Lewis law firm. This service is valued at $715/hour and is offered at NO COST to members!

To take advantage of this service, call the SD Retailers office at 605-224-5050. 

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