Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Development Rep.
Laure Swanson has served as the Northeast Region Development Representative for the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development since 2022. In this role, Laure works to strengthen South Dakota’s economic development ecosystem by building strategic connections between local development organizations, community leaders, and statewide partners. Her focus is on fostering collaboration and creating business opportunities that position South Dakota for sustainable growth and success for future generations.
Laure earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern State University and has extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. She is a former business owner and has held leadership roles in for-profit and non-profit organizations. Her commitment to community development is evident through her two elected terms on the Aberdeen City Council and years of service on numerous volunteer boards.
Laure and her husband, Dirk, live in Aberdeen. They are proud parents of two grown children and grandparents to two grandchildren.