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First National Bank: Behind-the-scenes of a CEO transition

July 19, 2017

How does a more than 130-year-old family business transition to its first generation of nonfamily leadership? With a […]

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Brother-sister business owners navigate second-generation leadership

June 26, 2017

Brother-sister business owners navigate second-generation leadership After starting more than 40 years ago in Bonesteel as a Redi-Mix […]

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Fourth-generation business leader emphasizes ‘planning to succeed’

May 5, 2017

Fourth-generation business leader emphasizes ‘planning to succeed’ Starting with lone founder Harry A. Thompson four generations ago, H.A. […]

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Growing family steel business starts transition planning early

May 5, 2017

Growing family steel business starts transition planning early It all started in the back of an industrial machine […]

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Q&A with Annual Conference Keynote Speaker, Mike Abrashoff

March 16, 2017

Few people – if any — probably wanted Mike Abrashoff’s job. When the U.S. Navy commanding officer took […]

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Jiffy Mix CEO: ‘Retro hip’ business was built on reputation

March 6, 2017

Howdy Holmes runs a company with an estimated 65 percent market share in his category. The Wall Street […]

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Q&A with Addie Graham-Kramer – The Event Company

July 26, 2016

This week’s Q&A features Transition Sponsor, The Event Company.  As you think about the second half of summer and the approaching fall, […]

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Q&A with Brian Kirby – Lindquist & Vennum, LLP

June 24, 2016

If someone in your family or business needs a nudge to get their estate plan in order, pass along […]

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Keeping a Family a Family and a Business a Business

May 24, 2016

By: Carolyn A. Thompson, Founder Thompson Law, PC, Sioux Falls, SD Every prudent business family should schedule a […]

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Executive director helps guide family businesses

May 24, 2016

This week’s Monday Q&A features Stephanie Larscheid, executive director of the Prairie Family Business Association. Question: Tell us […]

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