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What makes a business a ‘best place to work?’ Three award winners share their secrets

October 22, 2018

What makes a business a ‘best place to work?’ Three award winners share their secrets It takes a workplace culture that inspires loyalty and enthusiasm among employees to be named one of the Best Places […]

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Multigenerational auto business focuses on transition planning

October 12, 2018

Multigenerational auto business focuses on transition planning When Black Hills-area drivers think Ford and Lincoln brands, the name McKie immediately comes to mind. The family-owned dealership McKie Ford Lincoln has served Rapid City and the […]

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Century-old paper-supply business shares advice for staying current

September 26, 2018

Cole Papers Inc. marks 100 years in business this year, and while its products have evolved with changing times, its ownership draws on a strong family-based foundation. President and CEO Chuck Perkins is married to […]

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Record project, new storefronts cap big year for third-generation family business

September 10, 2018

When the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opened this summer in the former Trump Taj Mahal, it represented more than a big resurgence for Atlantic City. The casino signage, feature walls and flooring inside the […]

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From tacos to saunas, entrepreneurial family builds on business success

August 20, 2018

If history repeats itself – as appears likely – Penny Paclik’s latest business venture won’t stay small for long. “I don’t want to say I create empires, but I tend to grow whatever I have,” […]

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Are you a family business transitioning to a new generation? She’s an expert in it

August 14, 2018

Prairie Family Business Association expects to host the Next Gen Retreat in Fall 2022. Program topics will be geared toward: Next-generation family business leaders working in the business. Next-generation family business leaders not working in […]

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Father-son team leads insurance benefits company into future

July 27, 2018

Father-son team leads insurance benefits company into future Matt Halvorson never had a career backup plan. The family business calling was that strong. After coming to the office as a kid with his dad, Dave, […]

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Reliabank expanding in Sioux Falls as family business enters third generation

July 23, 2018

Reliabank expanding in Sioux Falls as family business enters third generation  It took David W. Johnson’s father, Walter, a little longer to become a business owner than he thought it might.   His eventual business, […]

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Next-generation family business leaders: This event is for you

June 28, 2018

Next-generation family business leaders: This event is for you Next-generation leaders in family businesses will find enormous value at a two-day event in September. Prairie Family Business Association will hold its annual Next Generation Retreat […]

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In two years, multigenerational Stensland Family Farms becoming household name

June 20, 2018

In two years, multigenerational Stensland Family Farms becoming household name Two years ago, you couldn’t find a dairy product with a Stensland Family Farms label on it. Today, there are gallons of milk, quarts of […]

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