Posts by Andrea Van Essen
Regional 1 Million Cups representative visits Sioux Falls chapter
On Wednesday, February 12, Sioux Falls’ 1 Million Cups (1MC) chapter enjoyed a visit from the organization’s midwest representative, Ben McDougal. McDougal has been involved with 1MC since its second…
Read MoreThe Kitchen celebrates grand opening with events, open house
After a soft opening on Monday, February 3, The Kitchen will celebrate its grand opening next week with a variety of events and a week-long open house. Jen Kolb came…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: USD Center for Professional Development
For business professionals who seek career growth, taking advantage of continual learning and development opportunities is critical. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find time for those opportunities in today’s…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: South Dakota Development Corporation
Created in 1983, the South Dakota Development Corporation (SDDC) exists to support businesses in the pursuit of low interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 program. The…
Read MoreFailure Fest shines a light on trials of entrepreneurship
When it comes to inspiration, it’s often success stories that garner the most attention. But a comment made by a local entrepreneur generated interest in an event that would highlight…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Bird Dog Equity Partners
Founded by Paul Schock and Chad Hatch, Bird Dog Equity Partners is a later-stage private equity firm with a focus on the hospitality industry. While the firm has enjoyed a…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: USD GEAR Center
Home to the University of South Dakota’s graduate program in biomedical engineering, the Graduate Education and Applied Research (GEAR) Center provides students and startups with a state-of-the-art facility for research…
Read MoreSouth Dakota Chamber of Commerce kicks off 2020 Giant Vision competition
An annual contest that gives aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to jump-start their business ideas is accepting applications from now until mid-February. South Dakota Giant Vision is hosted by the state’s…
Read MoreSBA Office of Disaster Assistance sets up shop in South Dakota for a limited time
The U.S Small Business Association’s Office of Disaster Assistance recently arrived in South Dakota to offer support in the wake of September’s storms, flooding, and tornadoes. In order for the…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: South Dakota Innovation Partners
Ten years ago, a group of civic entrepreneurs set out to create an early-stage venture capital firm with a focus on commercializing research. Today, they have built an experienced firm…
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