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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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stephanie larscheid launches podcast at prairie family business

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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Behind the dynasty: Duck Commander CEO to share family business success story in Sioux Falls

February 15, 2024

Willie Robertson, the dynamic and affable CEO of Duck Commander, is not just a television personality — he’s a living success story. From humble beginnings in the Louisiana bayou to becoming a household name through […]

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Give your family business brand a checkup – and a plan to accelerate– at this upcoming workshop

January 31, 2024

“It’s hard to read the label on your own bottle.” If you and your family business can relate to that thought from a fellow CEO, a workshop coming up will help you gain an enhanced […]

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