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2019 Hey Sioux Falls Award Winners Announced
Six local entrepreneurs and companies were recognized for building great businesses or pushing the Sioux Falls entrepreneurial community forward at the second annual Hey Sioux Falls awards program on Thursday.…
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: Failure Fest
A new event has been announced: Failure Fest! Most small businesses and startups fail, and that’s okay. Failure Fest is a unique event that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and recognizes…
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 MoreInnovation Expo Finance Panel
A group of venture capital experts and startup founders discuss the challenges founders face while raising capital in the Great Plains. This is a talk from the South Dakota Innovation…
Read MoreRe:Boot Sioux Falls Beneficiaries: McCrossan Boys Ranch
We asked each of the twelve beneficiaries of Re:Boot Sioux Falls to share a bit about their organization. Read about how McCrossan Boys Ranch is supporting the surrounding Sioux Falls…
Read MoreFinalists Announced for Hey Sioux Falls Awards
Eighteen finalists have been selected for six awards celebrating entrepreneurship in the region. Award winners will be named at the second annual Hey Sioux Falls event, which will be held…
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…
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