Posts by Andrea Van Essen

For better or worse, culture is a driving force in the workplace. Whether you’re a small startup or a massive corporation, if you have employees, you have a culture.  Think…

With a wealth of resources at its disposal, from financial assistance to city incentive programs and workforce development, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation (SFDF) is dedicated to the growth of…

When it comes to economic growth, manufacturing is a driving force that is often underappreciated.  According to the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development, manufacturing jobs make up ten…

An early-stage investment fund out of North Dakota is championing women entrepreneurs with dreams of growing their businesses. Founded by Kodee Furst with partners Chantel and Seth Murphy, Annie Capital…

How often do you hear successful business owners saying they made it on their own? More often than not, it’s the opposite. The guidance and assistance of investors, mentors, peers…

An equity fund focused on South Dakota is investing in early-stage companies who plan to develop and grow within the state. Plans for South Dakota Equity Partners (SDEP) began in…

For startups and small businesses in STEM fields, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a little-known funding resource with the power to propel early-stage research efforts to full…

Things are heating up on the northeast edge of Sioux Falls. The USD Discovery District, a project that’s been in the works for more than 20 years, officially opened for…

Kevin Tupy has been successful in the Sioux Falls business community for some time now, but his latest venture should have local business owners and startups pricking up their ears.…

The bioscience and technology industry in Sioux Falls is strong, and South Dakota Biotech exists to make it even stronger. As the state affiliate of the national non-profit, Biotechnology Innovation…