Posts by Andrea Van Essen
Meet the entrepreneurs: CO.STARTERS program welcomes third cohort of 2021
Startup Sioux Falls kicked off its third CO.STARTERS program on November 2 with a group of 12 entrepreneurs. When this class graduates at the end of January 2022, we will be able to celebrate a successful first year of facilitating this impactful program. Our team plans to continue hosting three cohorts per year and expanding…
Read MoreZamorano Business Management supports unique needs of Hispanic entrepreneurs
Zamorano on the job site with Cazu Framing LLC. “They were the first company to believe in me,” she said. Selene Zamorano is making an impact in her community by helping Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs navigate the challenges and complexities of running their own businesses. Between her company, Zamorano Business Management (ZBM), a nonprofit organization that she…
Read MoreNational Women’s Small Business Month: Celebrating our community of women leaders
Photo by 4Front Studios Women play a critical role in our startup ecosystem, making it more vibrant and dynamic, and providing diverse perspectives that drive progress and change. In Sioux Falls, we’re fortunate to have women at the forefront of many entrepreneurial ventures and resource organizations. Though celebrating women and ensuring they have the resources…
Read MoreFalls Fintech stays busy with fall cohort, new podcast
Falls Fintech, the accelerator program by Central Payments, has been busy this summer with the launch of its Fall 2021 cohort and a brand new podcast, Fintech Brews & News. The fall program, which kicked off in August, is the organization’s fourth cohort since launching in 2020. As a subsidiary of Central Bank of…
Read MoreMidco’s Fiber Forward to bring higher-speed internet to Sioux Falls and surrounding areas
Midco is a sponsor of Startup Sioux Falls. Back in July, Midco announced its Fiber Forward initiative—a $500 million investment to bring 10G internet speeds to homes and businesses across its service region through fiber-optic technology. Fiber is a type of broadband connection that offers increased reliability and speed, as well as lower latency. The…
Read MoreAccelerator success story: Wrapability operating under new ownership
A local business specializing in vehicle and graphic wraps came under new ownership as of April 2021. Wrapability, which was founded by Kyle VandenHull, is now owned and operated by Joey Craft, one of the company’s original employees. The two men got to know each other several years prior while employed at a different sign…
Read MoreWatecha Bowl gains national attention, plans for growth
A local Native American restaurant, Watecha Bowl, was recently featured by Good Morning America, in a segment titled “Exploring South Dakota’s small businesses and great outdoors.” Watecha Bowl’s owner, Lawrence West, outside of his food truck. Lawrence West, the restaurant’s owner and founder, never imagined he would be running such a successful, well-known business. He…
Read MoreStartup Sioux Falls graduates second CO.STARTERS cohort
On July 13, Startup Sioux Falls’ second CO.STARTERS cohort marked the successful completion of their accelerator program with a graduation celebration at Icon Events Hall that was attended by many in the entrepreneurial community. 10 startups participated in the summer cohort, encompassing an array of industries and concepts that are sure to make a lasting…
Read MoreCelebrando los 20 años de servicio al SBIR por Gary Archmboults
Traducido por Laura Arce El director del programa SBIR, Gary Archamboult, se acaba de retirar este Junio después de 20 años de servicio. Su oficina esta ubicada en Small Business Development Center, en las instalaciones de Startup Sioux Falls. El programa SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) es un programa federal, el cual se enfoca en…
Read MoreLos participantes de CO.STARTERS valoran las conexiones y la responsabilidades
Traducido por Laura Arce Al prepararnos para la graduación de nuestros participantes del segundo programa acelerador CO.STARTERS; el valor de esta experiencia empieza a ser más clara para nuestro equipo aquí en Startup Sioux Falls. Mientras el conocimiento táctico y habilidades que el programa de CO.STARTERS provee es excelente- y seguido llama la atención de…
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