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A development that families built: The multigenerational legacy of The Steel District

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Sioux Falls family business founder to share insight on innovation at upcoming webinar

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Interstate Office Products recognized for excellence in family business

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Multigenerational jewelers look to future with focus on developing next leaders

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A development that families built: The multigenerational legacy of The Steel District

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Sioux Falls family business founder to share insight on innovation at upcoming webinar

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Annual family business survey finds strong commitment to business preservation, with opportunities to evolve

October 23, 2024

Family business priorities, perspective and even views on topics such as artificial intelligence are revealed in a new survey of 160 family businesses. Prairie Family Business Association annually, in partnership with USD’s Beacom School of […]

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2024 Shorma Award Winner - Hendricks Family

Celebrating Excellence: The Hendricks Family Awarded the Edward Shorma Award

October 18, 2024

This week, Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA) honored the Hendricks Family of Five Star Storage with the 2024 Edward Shorma Excellence in Family Business Award during a special luncheon at Porter Creek Hardwood Grill in […]

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Connecting on the go: Podcast featuring family businesses highlights relatable themes

September 25, 2024

The stories, strategies and successes driving multigenerational family business success are among the themes of an increasingly popular podcast. The “Family Business Connection” podcast is hosted by Stephanie Larscheid, executive director of the Prairie Family […]

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Prairie Family Business Association announces nominations are open for two family business awards

September 9, 2024

Prairie Family Business Association announces nominations are open for two family business awards. Two awards that recognize and celebrate multigenerational family businesses that positively impact the local economy and the neighboring region are now accepting […]

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Upcoming retreat for next-generation family business leaders to focus on ‘using your voice’

August 29, 2024

When third-generation family business member Melissa Moos walked into her first Next Generation Retreat in 2022, she didn’t know anyone. “Probably one of the scariest things I’ve ever done in my life was going hours […]

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From wine bars to jazz club, extended family brings destination dining, entertainment to Sioux Falls guests 

August 15, 2024

Dante Tarabelsi was halfway through a mechanical engineering degree when he literally got a taste of what working for his family business could be like. On a trip with his parents to Napa Valley, California, […]

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Sixth-generation business in its ‘cousin consortium’ shares best governance practices

July 30, 2024

Over 135 years, E. Ritter and Company has done business in everything from ice and cotton gin to oil and banking. It has owned or operated a saloon, farm equipment company, software business, IT management […]

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Prairie Family Business Association announces two additions to its 15-person advisory board

July 24, 2024

Prairie Family Business Association announces two additions to its 15-person advisory board. John Schwan is the founder, first-generation owner, and CEO of Schwan Financial Group, a financial, estate and business succession planning firm based in […]

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Family leaders of full-service web, marketing agency help connect MN, SD family businesses

July 17, 2024

Every other month, Don Raleigh III heads west from St. Paul to Sioux Falls to join a group of people who have become a priceless part of his work-life world. “I don’t even have the […]

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From ‘bad news’ to business success, family grows consulting firm centered on tech, culture

June 25, 2024

The phone call from the corporate office came as a shock — and then a catalyst. Almost 25 years ago, Bob Pope received word that the strategic consulting office he worked for in North Dakota […]

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Third volume of the Family Business Connection

Third volume of PFBA Family Business Connection issued

June 25, 2024

The Family Business Connection is an annual publication comprised of the most popular family business stories from PFBA. Along with family business stories, you will find interesting family business facts and Prairie Family Business Association program […]

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S.D. leads nation in family businesses — these strategies can help that continue

June 12, 2024

More than four in 10 businesses in South Dakota are family-owned, ranking the state No. 1 in the nation. That’s according to OnDeck, which recently released an annual family business survey that found 41.5 percent […]

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Sisters bring their family business experience in guiding next-generation leaders  

May 14, 2024

Whether they’re working one-on-one with a client or addressing a roomful of family business owners, in many ways Jenny Dinnen and Katie Rucker feel like they’re talking to their former selves. That was the impetus […]

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Sold-out conference provides big takeaways for family businesses

May 7, 2024

The word definitely is out: This is a can’t-miss conference for family businesses. “A successful conference is when a family leaves the conference and says, ‘We can do this; we can put in the work […]

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In their own words: Family businesses share stories through new podcast

April 22, 2024

Family businesses now can hear directly from other family businesses with the launch of a podcast. Produced by Prairie Family Business Association and hosted by executive director Stephanie Larscheid, the first three episodes of “Family […]

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Edney Family wins Vicki Clarke Award at PFBA Conference

Three Family Businesses Honored with Awards From Prairie Family Business Association

April 19, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – At the 32nd Annual Family Business Conference, held April 17 and 18, the Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA) presented the following awards to three family businesses from the Upper Midwest: The […]

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Research shows these 3 elements are key to successful family business transitions

April 10, 2024

The success of a generational transition is not, as one might expect, an outcome of meticulous succession planning. Decades of research have shown that there are three key elements to a successful succession. “Most businesses […]

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Here’s your chance to have a ‘taste’ of family business

March 26, 2024

There’s likely not a better way to sample family business than this. The third annual Taste of Family Business is open to the public this year, allowing the event to grow beyond attendees at the […]

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How farm, ranch families can help ensure multigenerational success, sustainability

March 20, 2024

For three generations, the Hollenbeck family has raised cattle on a ranch in Corson County. But when it came time to consider the next generation, decisions kept being put on hold. “Probably 10 years ago, […]

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Avoid ‘the Fredo effect’ in your family business with this expert insight

February 21, 2024

If it hasn’t happened in your family business yet, someone eventually is bound to play the role of Fredo. The fictional member of the Corleone family in “The Godfather” is seen as the weakest of […]

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