Organization Focus
Organization Focus: Falls Fintech
The state’s first fintech accelerator will kick off its inaugural 10-week program in March 2020, welcoming a cohort of five early-stage businesses to Sioux Falls. Falls Fintech was formed in…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Catholic Men’s Business Fraternity
In 2012, after a decade of teaching theology at O’Gorman High School, Joe Rutten decided it was time to pursue his idea of forming a men’s group centered on faith…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Bluestem Capital
When Steve Kirby formed his private equity firm, Bluestem Capital, back in 1996, one aspect of the business was crucial—the people. “You can’t do a good deal with bad people,…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Falls Angel Fund
Back in July 2016, the first iteration of Falls Angel Fund launched after several years of planning, recruitment, and fundraising. Now, in 2019, the second fund is underway and is…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Prairie Family Business Association
When it comes to running a business, every owner faces a unique set of challenges. For family-run businesses, those challenges can hit closer to home. Working with loved ones and…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Expansion Capital Group
In a world of instant gratification, nearly anything an individual wants or needs can be acquired at the click of a button. As a business owner, you can purchase a…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Sioux Falls Business Resource Network
Established in 2010, the Sioux Falls Business Resource Network (SFBRN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting local businesses in employing people with disabilities. SFBRN’s resources are available to businesses…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: DRACO
While pursuing an advanced degree in biomedical engineering from the University of South Dakota, Eric Sandhurst noticed a startling lack of job opportunities in his chosen field. Simultaneously, he was…
Read MoreFeatured Event: South Dakota Technology Showcase
The fourth annual South Dakota Technology Showcase will be held on Thursday, September 26 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event was originally the brainchild of AT&T Northern Plains…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: What’s new at Zeal?
Summer may be winding down, but things are ramping up at Zeal. At the end of May, Zeal welcomed its new executive director, Brienne Maner. Throughout the summer, Maner has…
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