Jodi’s Journal

Jodi’s Journal: Lessons from lost Amazon deal apply to downtown redevelopment

A national expert on what businesses and their workers are looking for in cities weighs in on Sioux Falls as downtown prepares for unprecedented development.

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Jodi’s Journal: An island in a sea of media change

“This week marked two years in business for me, and while I didn’t set out to be part of the rapidly evolving media industry, I’ve ended up in it.”

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Jodi’s Journal: Three reasons behind a business closure

It’s the season of business closures, and while each has its own story, there are some common themes behind them.

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Jodi’s Journal: Winter Carnival extends activities; if you’ve missed it so far, make up for it this week

We’ve got a Winter Carnival. Now it’s time to get out and keep supporting it.

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Jodi’s Journal: Government shutdown creates hidden costs to business, human toll

“We need some help. It’s gone on too long. We’ve got real pain points now.” A business leader whose nearly 300-person team hasn’t been able to work during the government shutdown said the effects are bigger and broader than you might think.

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Jodi’s Journal: When tourism meets workforce development

If you’ve ever said we need more young, creative workers in Sioux Falls, this column and this week are for you.

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Jodi’s Journal: Resolutions for 2019

This year’s resolution: Limit screen time. Here’s the plan to make it happen.

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Jodi’s Journal: A tale of two economies

Nationally, markets dropped and pessimism picked up. In Sioux Falls, a record year appears to be rolling into a strong 2019. Is it a tale of two economies, or is there more to the story?

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Jodi’s Journal: Bush legacy of leading through service lives on

If the death of former President George H.W. Bush has you wishing for the kinder, gentler nation he called for, this story is for you.

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Jodi’s Journal: On Amazon, entrepreneurship and buying local

As Amazon announces the locations of its new headquarters and the holiday season nears, there are multiple reasons to invest in locally grown businesses.

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