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Get to know our local Food Truck Entrepreneurs
Zeal Center is hosting a summer food truck lunch event on July 18, which will be filled with three amazing trucks and giveaways (view those here). We also had the…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Sioux Falls Development Foundation
With a wealth of resources at its disposal, from financial assistance to city incentive programs and workforce development, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation (SFDF) is dedicated to the growth of…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions
When it comes to economic growth, manufacturing is a driving force that is often underappreciated. According to the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development, manufacturing jobs make up ten…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Annie Capital
An early-stage investment fund out of North Dakota is championing women entrepreneurs with dreams of growing their businesses. Founded by Kodee Furst with partners Chantel and Seth Murphy, Annie Capital…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: SCORE
How often do you hear successful business owners saying they made it on their own? More often than not, it’s the opposite. The guidance and assistance of investors, mentors, peers…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: South Dakota Equity Partners
An equity fund focused on South Dakota is investing in early-stage companies who plan to develop and grow within the state. Plans for South Dakota Equity Partners (SDEP) began in…
Read MorePhoto Gallery: Zeal Ignite with Dr. Vance Thompson
Zeal Center recently hosted a sold out Ignite speaker series event at Josiah’s Coffeehouse, Cafe and Bakery in downtown Sioux Falls. Guest presenter, internationally recognized laser vision surgeon, and entrepreneur,…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Small Business Innovation Research
For startups and small businesses in STEM fields, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a little-known funding resource with the power to propel early-stage research efforts to full…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: USD Discovery District
Things are heating up on the northeast edge of Sioux Falls. The USD Discovery District, a project that’s been in the works for more than 20 years, officially opened for…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Cresten Capital Holdings
Kevin Tupy has been successful in the Sioux Falls business community for some time now, but his latest venture should have local business owners and startups pricking up their ears.…
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