Posts by Andrea Van Essen
9 Clouds’ Marketing from the Heart program enhances digital presence for local nonprofits
Early next year, local marketing agency, 9 Clouds, will kick off the fourth iteration of its charitable program, Marketing from the Heart. The program, which has been operating since 2018,…
Read MoreGlobal Entrepreneurship Week brings Tofurky founder to Sioux Falls
A panel discussion featuring Tofurky founder and CEO, Seth Tibbott, was hosted by Zeal, Startup Sioux Falls, and the South Dakota Biotech Association on Wednesday afternoon. The event, which took…
Read MoreOrganization 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 MoreMeet Zeal’s New Community Manager: Kate Flemming
On Monday, Zeal welcomed its newest employee, Kate Flemming, in the role of Community Manager. Kate has a Master of Arts Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University, and she recently…
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 MoreTechnology drive provides local nonprofits with refurbished systems
In partnership with the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship and SEAM, local biotech consulting firm, DRACO, launched its technology drive, Re:Boot Sioux Falls, on Monday, November 4. Re:Boot evolved from a…
Read MoreFeatured Event: South Dakota Code Camp offers local developers open conversation, networking opportunities
If you thought camp was just for kids, it’s time you checked out South Dakota Code Camp. An annual event that aims to bring the local developer community together, SD…
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 MoreInnovation Expo highlights founder stories, alternative investment strategies
The sixteenth annual Innovation Expo drew a crowd of over 250 people to Sioux Falls’ Orpheum Theater on October 10. Hosted by the Enterprise Institute, Startup Sioux Falls, and the…
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