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The way Dan Oakland sees it, human resource development and management is something every company deals with, but not everyone has the time or money necessary to invest in.  Oakland is the founder of Alternative HRD, a firm that provides outsourced HR solutions for businesses and nonprofits, with a special focus on small businesses.  “I…

As the Evan C. Nolte Leadership Sioux Falls (LSF) program launches its 35th class, we at Zeal feel privileged to call five of the participants our own. Including tenants, sponsors, board members and even one of our own staff members, these individuals represent the community-minded, entrepreneurial spirit of our Zeal ecosystem.  “I think it’s a…

This video features the presentation by Brienne Maner of the Zeal Center of Entrepreneurship at 1 Million Cups Sioux Falls on October 7th, 2020. #1MCSF meets weekly at 9:00 AM on Wednesdays. Find upcoming event details here. 1 Million Cups Sioux Falls is sponsored by The First National Bank in Sioux Falls and Zeal Center for…

The Zeal team recently welcomed Sara Lum as an operations intern. Sara sought out this internship to gain experience with a local non-profit organization as part of her MBA program at the University of South Dakota. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Design-Architectural Studies as well as a Master of Architecture, and she currently…

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…