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2020 Family Business Conference Features Three National Success Stories

September 8, 2020

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Prairie Family Business Association will host the 28th Annual Family Business Conference on September 10-11, 2020. The highlight of the conference is learning directly from family business owners who share their […]

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Virtual winery introduction at J. Lohr Vineyards, wine tasting to cap off upcoming business conference

August 31, 2020

Attend a virtual winery introduction at the J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, learn the family’s success story and even partake in a virtual wine tasting at the upcoming Prairie Family Business Association annual conference. Since […]

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Why attend the conference? Hear it from our members.

August 26, 2020

I know what you’re thinking.  Do I have time? I can’t step away from my business for a day and a half!  Is now the right time?  Does my family even need this? Don’t just […]

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Family firm helps family businesses navigate transitions, planning

August 19, 2020

The Steffes family knew it was time to start working on transitioning ownership of its business, Steffes Corp., to the third generation. But the family had concerns: how to cash flow it, minimize tax and […]

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Five reasons why you should come to the virtual family business conference

August 19, 2020

Post by Stephanie Larscheid, Executive Director This is way more than a webinar. This is an experience that will last for your family. Click and view on September 10th and 11th. 1. Your family can […]

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This approach helps e-commerce company thrive during COVID – and it can work for you too

August 4, 2020

It’s a good time to be in the e-commerce business – but not exactly an easy time. “We didn’t think a global pandemic would be good for e-commerce, but it’s been fantastic for our business,” […]

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Organization, accountability lead to results for businesses using this proven approach

July 21, 2020

City government holds many meetings – but they have never been run like this. For specific amounts of time, the city of Sioux Falls’ department heads first give updates on previously set goals. From there, […]

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Mother-daughter team draws on ‘wealth of experience’ to help clients through uncertain times

July 8, 2020

With nearly three decades of financial advising behind her, Mary J. Howard knows a lot about helping others navigate uncertainty and plan for the future. Her daughter, Megan, is now learning the same alongside her […]

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When cupcakes met COVID: How one family business pivoted to sweet success

June 17, 2020

Inspiration had struck, and Melissa Johnson was going with it. “As I’ve grown older, I can’t say I’ve necessarily grown wiser. I know there is a whole lot I don’t know,” she wrote in a […]

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Take inventory of your family business: Are you diversified beyond your business?  

June 1, 2020

We know recent months have been tough in multiple ways. This expert has some great insight to help you take stock and move forward.

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