Posts by Andrea Van Essen
Meet the 5 Zeal ecosystem members joining Leadership Sioux Falls’ 35th class
As the Evan C. Nolte Leadership Sioux Falls (LSF) program launches its 35th class, we at Zeal feel privileged to call five of the participants our own. Including tenants, sponsors,…
Read MoreBiotech entrepreneur from Chicago finds coworking community in Sioux Falls
At the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship, a physical workspace for business owners and startups is just the beginning of the support they receive within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. “In our physical…
Read MoreFrom ‘Suits to Shirts,’ Innovation Expo offers something for everyone
Sioux Falls’ annual Innovation Expo will ring in its seventeenth year on October 22, albeit with new precautions in place thanks to COVID-19. The one-day event, which typically draws a…
Read MoreBoyce Law Firm provides entrepreneurs with crucial legal guidance at flexible rates
Boyce Law Firm is a premier sponsor of Startup Sioux Falls. With a history dating back to 1878, it may come as a surprise that the city’s oldest law firm…
Read MoreMeet Sara Lum, Zeal’s new operations intern
The Zeal team recently welcomed Sara Lum as an operations intern. Sara sought out this internship to gain experience with a local non-profit organization as part of her MBA program at…
Read MoreFalls Fintech welcomes diverse second cohort
After the onset of COVID-19 sent Falls Fintech’s first cohort packing, just days after arriving in Sioux Falls, it was unclear how the pandemic would affect the program going forward.…
Read MoreGet to know Julie Johnson, SCORE’s new District Director
If you’re not familiar with SCORE yet, it’s time to check out this free, accessible resource for business owners. SCORE, which stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives, is a…
Read MoreYoung entrepreneur awarded $100,000 grant to pursue automated cattle feeding system
On Sept. 1, Henry Wegehaupt will begin the first phase of government-funded research on a project he dreamed up while in college. At 26, Wegehaupt is the youngest person to…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: McGowan Capital Group
Established in 2003, McGowan Capital Group is a local firm dedicated to making an impact on growing companies in eastern South Dakota. They achieve this through careful risk analysis and…
Read MoreMaximizing Excellence marks 10 years of business success
Only about one in three businesses achieve the milestone that Cindy Elifrits Peterson just marked: one decade as a small-business owner. Elifrits Peterson celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her business, Maximizing…
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