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Carolyn Thompson had one final message, and she was determined to deliver it. On Sept. 12, two weeks after she was told her cancer had recurred and would soon take her life, Thompson stood in …
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It’s a multigeneration family business that’s likely entering its most exciting era yet. The story of A-OX Welding Supply begins within two companies: Dakota Welding Supply, which was founded in 1944, and A&B Welding Supply, …
Family guides gas company into new territory Read More »
A shared business philosophy, a commitment to communication and a sense of humor are just some of the keys to how this husband and wife navigate their shared company as a couple. Kurt and Valerie …
Husband-wife duo leads food company with focus on empowering others Read More »
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It has taken Kari Karst awhile to think of her business as a family business. But over its 57-year history, BX Civil & Construction Inc. actually has had ties to three family business. Under Karst’s …
Contractor that strives to ‘be excellent’ builds for the future Read More »
Stephanie Larscheid enjoyed being executive director of the Prairie Family Business Association enough that when the opportunity came to return, she seized it. Larscheid, who led the association from 2015 until early 2018 before returning …
Returning family business leader shares vision for the future Read More »
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Summer break is a little different for the third generation of Sioux Falls-based Lloyd Cos. The six kids, who range in age from 6 to 12, have been known to spend part of their time …
Lloyd Cos. honored among 30 exceptional family businesses Read More »
Master workplace coach to share insight at upcoming event When it comes to business coaching, Pete Walsh – literally – is a master. The owner of Peak Performance Coaching is a former corporate executive who …
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Vermillion, SD – The Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA), a University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business outreach program that serves family businesses in the Midwest, welcomes Stephanie Larscheid as its executive director. “We …
New Executive Director Announced for Prairie Family Business Association Read More »
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Hitting their stride: Family business goes global with Strider balance bikes Two-year-old Bode McFarland was the talk of the town on two wheels – a little Black Hills bicyclist who started turning heads back in …
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Born entrepreneurs: Canfield family evolves, expands through decades of business growth If life had taken a different path, Larry Canfield could have found himself – literally – digging into business ownership. “We were ditch diggers,” …
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Showing appreciation is among the best ways to improve performance and customer satisfaction in the workplace. That’s the premise for a family business that has found a unique niche helping businesses brand themselves and reward …
Family business helps companies promote their brand, reward employees Read More »
Family-owned fuel stop, C-store chain shares insight on workforce success Spend even a little time on the road in South Dakota this summer, and chances are you’ll be stopping at this multigeneration family business. Dakota …
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Worldwide industry leader experiencing unprecedented growth as it enters third generation Whatever lessons in business might follow likely will be no more memorable than the summer assignment Nathan Sletten scored at his family business around …
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From typewriters to time tracking, family business shows staying power Chances are anyone who began in business selling typewriters isn’t still in business today without the ability to evolve with the times. Fittingly, tracking time …
From typewriters to time tracking, family business shows staying power Read More »
There’s no shopping experience in South Dakota quite like Prairie Edge and Sioux Trading Post. From an expansive selection of Native American art, botanicals and herbs to the one of the world’s largest collections of …
Family business offers one-of-a-kind shopping experience Read More »