Zeal Center

Zeal has long provided a physical space for connection and collaboration within the startup community—a role that required some shifting after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sioux Falls. In order to serve the many tenants who rely on a physical workspace, the facility never closed down completely. However, restrictions and safety measures were…

We asked each of the twelve beneficiaries of Re:Boot Sioux Falls to share a bit about their organization. Read about how the Glory House is supporting Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. Since 1968, Glory House has helped people struggling with addiction, mental health problems, and poor life skills claim their lives by using evidence-based…

Celebrating another great year! 2019 was a busy year for the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship. From new hires to new partnerships and a host of other events and developments, the team worked hard to support Sioux Falls’ vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Below are Zeal’s top ten highlights of 2019. 10. Welcoming a new team In April,…

We asked each of the twelve beneficiaries of Re:Boot Sioux Falls to share a bit about their organization. Read about how the Toy Lending Library of South Dakota is supporting the surrounding Sioux Falls area. The mission of Toy Lending Library of South Dakota is to create opportunities for children (zero to five years old)…

We asked each of the twelve beneficiaries of Re:Boot Sioux Falls to share a bit about their organization.  Read about how the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls is supporting Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing organization that brings families, volunteers, and resources together to build…

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 moved to Sioux Falls from Decatur, IL with her husband and young son. Previously, she served as the program coordinator for Millikin University’s Center for…

We asked each of the twelve beneficiaries of Re:Boot Sioux Falls to share a bit about their organization. Read about how the Alpha Center is supporting Sioux Falls and the surrounding area.   The Alpha Center is a non-profit agency that provides a wide range of services and positive alternatives to support women and men…

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 area. Founded in 1955, McCrossan Boys Ranch (MBR) is a group care facility for at-risk boys ages 9-20 who primarily come from South Dakota, Minnesota…

Two well-known Sioux Falls entrepreneurial organizations have announced their intent to merge. Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship, founded by Forward Sioux Falls in 2004, will assume operations of Startup Sioux Falls, founded by Matt Paulson, DBA MarketBeat, earlier this year. The merger is slated for completion by January 2020. “Zeal and Startup Sioux Falls are now…

Happy National Manufacturing Week! South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions (SDMTS), a branch of the South Dakota Small Business Development Center, is using this opportunity to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturers. Through industry experts and a network of resources, SDMTS helps small to medium-sized manufacturers in South Dakota remain competitive and grow.…