2 Broadcaster Press October 18, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com Prepare For Pheasant Season 2016 South Dakota Receives US Small Business Administration STEP Grant The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) announced today that it was awarded another grant from the United State Small Business Administration Fall has arrived. As the days get tificates, available from South Dakota preparation process," Schwader said. (SBA), this time a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) shorter and cooler, and the grass Department of Game, Fish & Parks. Schwader lists some energy boost- grant in the amount of $116,250. The SBA recently awarded continues to dry out, roosters are on "One aspect of hunt preparation ing tips below. GOED a FAST grant to promote entrepreneurs and commerthe mind of many South Dakotans and that is often overlooked is physical fitEnergy-Boosting Tips cialization of innovations. visitors. ness and nutrition," Doyle added. "For 1.Pack plenty of water. It's essential “Trade is vital to our economy. South Dakota had close "Hunting provides physical activity, many outdoorsmen and women, fall is to stay hydrated before going hunting, to $1.4 billion in exports in 2015,” said Gov. Dennis Dauemotional and social benefits and a their most active time of year. Particiduring and after. Try to avoid sugary gaard. “This grant will support businesses in our state that nutritious, low-fat protein," explains pating in a workout routine ahead of beverages. wish to export products to new markets across the world.” Jimmy Doyle, SDSU Extension Natural the season can ensure your body is in 2.Keep raw foods separated from The STEP grant program is an export initiative that proResource Management Field Specialist. shape for the field." cooked foods by packing them in wavides matching funds to states that assist small businesses "To make the most of the 2016 hunting He warned hunters not to let an terproof bags or containers and keep with international trade development. The program’s objecseason, it's important that hunters are overambitious day of hunting take them in an insulated cooler. tives are to increase the number of U.S. small businesses prepared." them out of the game for the rest of 3.Pack nutrient dense snacks that that export and the value of those exports. State governBelow, Doyle provides a checklist of the week. are easy to carry. Examples include: ment organizations manage STEP activities locally, while simple steps to make hunting season According to the CDC (Centers Energy bars, trail mix, nuts, seeds, the SBA’s Office of International Trade manages activities at safer, more enjoyable and more sucfor Disease Control and Prevention), dried fruits or vegetables, nut-based the national level. cessful. adults need at least 2 hours and 30 bars, chews or gels. “This grant will build on our mutual international trade 1.Clean and maintain your firearms minutes (150 minutes) of moderate4.Take a peanut butter and jelly efforts statewide, including the multi-agency Export Awareto ensure proper performance. intensity, aerobic activity (i.e., brisk whole wheat sandwich. Whole grains ness Workshops being held in October,” said John L. Brown 2.Spend some time at the range to walking) every week. make you feel satisfied for a longer II, South Dakota SBA district director. “Workshop attendees practice your shooting and re-familiarAnn Schwader, SDSU Extension period of time. will meet local and regional international business experts ize yourself with your firearms. Nutrition Field Specialist explained 5.Avoid candy bars and cookies. and will learn more about grant assistance that may be 3.If you are bringing kids along, that muscle-strengthening activities These foods contain a lot of sugar, available to facilitate overseas sales.” make sure they are versed in gun hanare recommended on two or more which provide an initial lift of energy, South Dakota small businesses interested in utilizing dling and safety practices. days a week that work on all major but after a while as it wears off, leaving STEP grant assistance are encouraged to attend upcom4.Prepare your gear ahead of time muscle groups (legs, hips, back, chest, individuals feeling tired. ing Export Awareness Workshops that will be hosted this to ensure that nothing will be forgotshoulders and arms.) 6.Instead of traditional jerky, October in Sioux Falls, Watertown and Yankton. The GOED ten. "Keeping your energy level high consider packing venison jerky. It's a is also in the process of exploring a possible trade mission 5.Ensure everyone has appropriate is key for the hunt. Consider packing healthier option. It's leaner, but still in 2017 with the aid of STEP funds, and it will survey South licenses and hunter education cerhealthy food options as part of the high in sodium. Dakota businesses before the end of the year to determine interest. Details and registration information can be found on the calendar at www.sdreadytopartner.com, or by South Dakota is reporting its first influenza detection of hold contacts of high risk populations, especially those with contacting Alex Smith, STEP grant project director at the the 2016-2017 season, a Pennington County resident in the young infants in the household, should also be vaccinated. GOED, at alex.smith@sdreadytowork.com or 605.782.3287. 20-29 age group confirmed with influenza A. The first influLast flu season, 56.6 percent of South Dakotans got a flu enza hospitalization was also reported in a Potter County vaccine, the highest vaccination rate in the nation for the resident in the 20-29 age group with influenza B. third straight year. South Dakota has had the nation’s highest “A yearly flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and flu vaccination rate for five of the last six seasons. those around you from influenza and now is the time to get In addition to annual vaccination, people can help prevent vaccinated,” said Colleen Winter, family and community flu by washing hands often with soap and water, covering health director for the department. coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick. 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