Zeal Center
Panel discussion to provide cyber-security tips
Learn why small businesses face great risk in cybersecurity at an event Sept. 14 organized by the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship. An expert-led panel from Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh &…
Read MoreZeal’s new client specialist plans to welcome, disrupt
FIRST PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2017 BY SIOUXFALLS.BUSINESS Thadeus Giedd has a passion for entrepreneurship, a knack for connecting with people and the drive to grow businesses. He plans to use all…
Read MoreZeal accelerator companies prepare for final pitch to investors
With only a few weeks left to go in the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship Growth Accelerator, four startup businesses are headed toward their Sept. 21 graduation and final pitch to…
Read MoreNetworking event to focus on employee benefits for startups
Wondering how to offer employee benefits as a startup or small business? An event this week can help entrepreneurs know where to start. Zeal will hold its Innovation Network After…
Read MoreBird Dog Equity’s Chad Hatch weighs in on startup climate
Chad Hatch, co-founder and managing partner of Bird Dog Equity Partners, is one of several new board members at the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship. He brings a wealth of experience…
Read MoreStartup evolves into livestreaming, videoconferencing services
The path to growing a business doesn’t necessarily look like a straight line. For Amos Kittelson, it veered, then turned and led him to a new model for his venture,…
Read MoreRecent college graduate’s product could disrupt job-search industry
Alex Guggenberger wants to disrupt the job-search process. He plans to do just that as the creator and founder of Jobiki, an online search tool that allows job-seekers to look…
Read MoreScoreboard business focuses on youth market
Scott Perkins always wanted to be a small-business owner. All it took was the decision to make Bravo Youth Sports LLC, a company that makes full-functioning LED message boards, his…
Read MoreMeet four businesses ready to accelerate
The four companies going through the Zeal Growth Accelerator have about one month left before their big pitch to investors. From businesses focused on young people to those trying to…
Read MoreHarrisburg teachers create business out of grammar approach
After realizing that students were struggling to use grammar in everyday writing, three teachers at Harrisburg North Middle School decided to create another way of teaching the subject. Together, Kelly…
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