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Jodi’s Journal: Want to hire top talent? Ask the right questions

I recently wrapped up several features on small family businesses that collectively made up this month’s cover story for the Chamber News. And – as often happens – that reporting led me to a story-within-a-story.

9 years ago

Austad’s Golf: Family conflicts ‘nothing nine holes can’t solve’

Dave Austad knows only about 10 percent of family businesses find themselves where he is – successfully passing down the business to the third generation.

9 years ago

Fiegen Construction marks golden anniversary with rebrand

Fiegen Construction is celebrating 50 years as its next generation starts making its mark.

9 years ago

Pride Neon Sign celebrates 70 years

Pride Neon Sign is celebrating seven decades and its third generation of family leadership.

9 years ago

Nelson & Nelson CPAs thrives in fourth generation

South Dakota’s oldest homegrown CPA firm now includes clients in more than 25 states and many foreign countries.

9 years ago

New Avera Heart leader: ‘We will fight any tendency to rest’

Michael — he goes by Mick — Gibbs is far from a stranger to health care in South Dakota.

9 years ago

Family businesses thrive with careful focus on transitioning through generations

Managing to transition a family business for multiple generations has proven impossible for all but a select few. Here’s a look at several Sioux Falls-area businesses that aren’t just surviving but thriving.

9 years ago

Woster Wisdom: 10 tips to succeed in business

Jim Woster went to Mass at Avera McKennan one morning almost 30 years ago. He left with the unofficial role of goodwill ambassador.

9 years ago

Northwest Iowa bank to enter Sioux Falls market

Security Savings Bank will start construction this month on a branch at 2331 E. 10th St., the site of a former Godfather’s Pizza restaurant that most recently was a used-vehicle dealership.

9 years ago

In defense of a much-maligned role: The lobbyist

Retaining a lobbyist is a small investment that can help your company have a voice in shaping public policy, resulting in better laws for all interested parties.

9 years ago

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