Frequently Asked Questions About Starting A Business In Yankton

Wondering where to begin with your business idea? Use these FAQs to find more information on starting a business in our community!

Planning

Choose and Obtain Your Business Name

Choose Your Business Structure

Draft a Comprehensive Business Plan

Check Business Laws and Regulations

Finance Your Business

Find a Location for Your Business

Community Demographics

Check Zoning

Filing and Documentation

File for Business License or Fictitious Business Name Statement

File for Permits

License Applications

Tax Responsibilities & Incentives

Documentation for Hiring New Employees

Why Yankton?

Find Support Organizations

Contact Your Economic Development Team

Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce

Planning and Development District III

Local Small Business Development Center

Cornerstones Career Training Center

Yankton SCORE chapter

Yankton 1 Million Cups

Meet Our Workforce

Abby from Kolberg-Pioneer Image

Abby from Kolberg-Pioneer

Success Stories

Ever since Abby was a high school freshman at Pierce, Nebraska, she’s known that she wanted to be a drafter. “I went to Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska,” she shared. “I picked Northeast Community College, because of their drafting program, since I couldn’t manage...

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Amanda from Hydro

Success Stories

Ever since her sister went to college at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Amanda knew that she wanted to pursue a career in manufacturing. “The University of Nebraska – Kearney has one of the best programs for Industrial Distribution and that is what I...

Brittany with the City of Yankton Image

Brittany with the City of Yankton

Success Stories

Brittany is joining the City of Yankton as its Events and Promotions Coordinator. Though this position is new to Yankton, Brittany is not. “I’ve been in Yankton my whole life. I was born here and though I left to go to USD, I still worked...

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High School Interns at Applied Engineering

Success Stories

The Yankton High School Internship Program is nearing the completion of its second semester. High school seniors have had the opportunity to work for area employers and receive credit through the new internship program. Alex, Machining Manager at Applied Engineering, explores some of the advantages they...