Prairie Family Business Association

From southeast S.D., family grows business into sheep equipment industry leader

A love of the sheep industry with a mind for innovation led to this family business success story, now entering a new generation.

2 years ago

Lessons learned on multigenerational farm lead founder to form firm that supports family businesses

From a multigenerational family farm to helping other family businesses, the founder of WillKate shares her insight into best practices and common challenges.

2 years ago

First Dakota National Bank marks 150th anniversary with family focused on its future

When the CEO took over in 1983, a dire future for the bank was predicted by some. Instead, the bank today is marking 150 years of family business success.

2 years ago

South Dakota named America’s No. 1 family business state

South Dakota is home to a greater percentage of family businesses than any state in the nation.

2 years ago

Family business owner, startup leader joins Prairie Family Business Association team

The newest member of the Prairie Family Business Association team is a small family business owner himself with a history of helping other entrepreneurs.

2 years ago

Spouses of family business owners take center stage at upcoming webinar

Marrying into a family business isn’t talked about a lot — but this event will leave you with strategies for success.

2 years ago

South Dakota’s Retailer of the Year finds right fit with family-owned shoe business

Meet South Dakota’s Retailer of the Year — a family-owned shoe store that has found the right fit in business.

2 years ago

CEO of one of nation’s oldest family businesses will help guide others at upcoming retreat

“I am all about giving voice to those who have not historically been heard — be it within a lumber company or a remote Indian reservation.”

2 years ago

New research offers family business insight across generations

From how college students feel about joining family businesses to the biggest challenges owners face today, this new research offers eye-opening data.

2 years ago

Family-owned Auto Body Specialties grows into third generation

Seventy-plus years, three generations and counting: This family business quietly has grown into an industry leader.

2 years ago

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