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Sioux Falls’ Startup Ecosystem is Stronger Than Ever. Here’s Why.
Developing a healthy startup ecosystem is important for any community because it provides entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small business owners critical business resources in the earliest stages of their businesses.…
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…
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…
Read MoreTwo new spots for downtown dining, sipping and shopping
July is Culinary Arts Month, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t take the opportunity to highlight some of the entrepreneurs who are keeping Sioux Falls’ dining scene fresh. Back…
Read MoreCelebrating Gary Archamboult’s 20 years of service to the SBIR
versión en español The SBIR’s longtime program director, Gary Archamboult, retired in June after 20 years of service. Gary Archamboult Housed out of the Small Business Development Center office right…
Read MoreCO.STARTERS participants value accountability and connections
versión en español As we prepare to graduate our second cohort of entrepreneurs from the CO.STARTERS accelerator program, the value of this experience becomes even more clear to our team…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs promote inclusivity in their businesses, face unique challenges
versión en español Pride Month provides an opportunity to lift up and celebrate members of our community who identify as LGBTQ+, and it’s also an important time to recognize the…
Read MoreStartup Sioux Falls maintains forward momentum, welcomes two new team members
It’s an exciting time to be here. On May 20, we announced our rebrand from the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship to Startup Sioux Falls. We celebrated this news alongside the…
Read MoreLocal startup, Helen’s Plan, looking to expand reach through strategic partnerships
Walter Portz hopes to change the way people deal with death. After spending a year slogging through the paperwork and preparations that fell to him after his mother, Helen, passed…
Read MoreAccounting firm provides support for entrepreneurs from day one
Eide Bailly is a sponsor of Startup Sioux Falls. If you’ve ever attended a financial panel event at our facility, been part of a CO.STARTERS cohort, or if you’re planning…
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