Jodi’s Journal

Jodi’s Journal: Retail’s rocky start to 2017

My instinct – and plenty of data – tell me a shift is occurring in retail spending. But getting at precisely what’s causing it requires connecting dots that aren’t so obvious.

9 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Leadership in little ways leads to big results

As an employee, when the CEO walks by or interacts with you, it represents a significant moment in the workday. It’s up to the leader to use that moment for good.

9 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Silicon Valley investor’s take on the Sioux Falls startup scene

Traveling investor Paul Singh stopped in Sioux Falls last week. Here’s what he thought.

9 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Hinting at big deals with state economic development leader

“We’re very upbeat,” commissioner Scott Stern said. “We’ve got a lot of projects in place, and not just pie-in-the-sky stuff. Things we’re really excited about, which bears out in Sioux Falls.”

9 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Announcing 605 Made

Introducing 605 Made, an expanded effort to promote South Dakota makers.

9 years ago
Downtown Sioux Falls

Jodi’s Journal: The 10-year tipping point

Every 10 years, a business leader told me, we need to do something big in this community. Something that inspires and collectively energizes us. Something that pushes us to the next phase of growth.

9 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Inside the business launch

If it’s possible to feel like everything has changed, and yet nothing has changed, that’s about where I am finding myself.

9 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Open for business

Maybe someday I’ll write a piece called “How to Launch a Business in 10 Days.”

9 years ago

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