South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota

South Dakota SBDC

Reimagining Main Street

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

59%

OF TOTAL BUSINESSES STARTED OCCURRED IN RURAL AREAS IN 2021

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

59%

OF TOTAL BUSINESSES STARTED OCCURRED IN RURAL AREAS IN 2021

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

59%

OF TOTAL BUSINESSES STARTED OCCURRED IN RURAL AREAS IN 2021

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

59%

OF TOTAL BUSINESSES STARTED OCCURRED IN RURAL AREAS IN 2021

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

SD SBDC reaches increasingly diverse markets

With just over 15% of the citizens identifying as Minority, the state of South Dakota is becoming a more diverse population. The South Dakota SBDC has successfully reached out to all markets, including the historically underserved. Over the past five years, we have assisted 38 minority entrepreneurs in securing $20.8 million to start or grow a small business in South Dakota.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

SD SBDC reaches increasingly diverse markets

With just over 15% of the citizens identifying as Minority, the state of South Dakota is becoming a more diverse population. The South Dakota SBDC has successfully reached out to all markets, including the historically underserved. Over the past five years, we have assisted 38 minority entrepreneurs in securing $20.8 million to start or grow a small business in South Dakota.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

SD SBDC reaches increasingly diverse markets

With just over 15% of the citizens identifying as Minority, the state of South Dakota is becoming a more diverse population. The South Dakota SBDC has successfully reached out to all markets, including the historically underserved. Over the past five years, we have assisted 38 minority entrepreneurs in securing $20.8 million to start or grow a small business in South Dakota.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

SD SBDC reaches increasingly diverse markets

With just over 15% of the citizens identifying as Minority, the state of South Dakota is becoming a more diverse population. The South Dakota SBDC has successfully reached out to all markets, including the historically underserved. Over the past five years, we have assisted 38 minority entrepreneurs in securing $20.8 million to start or grow a small business in South Dakota.

EXPORT

South Dakota International Trade Center continues to deliver high quality training nationwide

Featuring high-quality International Trade experts, the SD ITC continues to deliver workshops in an in-person format and via webinar to SBDC staff nationwide, including topics such as Incoterms and exporting to Canada. Through its re-hosting for 2023, we look forward to many more years of impact for clients who are looking to begin exporting or expanding into additional foreign markets!

EXPORT

South Dakota International Trade Center continues to deliver high quality training nationwide

Featuring high-quality International Trade experts, the SD ITC continues to deliver workshops in an in-person format and via webinar to SBDC staff nationwide, including topics such as Incoterms and exporting to Canada. Through its re-hosting for 2023, we look forward to many more years of impact for clients who are looking to begin exporting or expanding into additional foreign markets!

EXPORT

South Dakota International Trade Center continues to deliver high quality training nationwide

Featuring high-quality International Trade experts, the SD ITC continues to deliver workshops in an in-person format and via webinar to SBDC staff nationwide, including topics such as Incoterms and exporting to Canada. Through its re-hosting for 2023, we look forward to many more years of impact for clients who are looking to begin exporting or expanding into additional foreign markets!

EXPORT

South Dakota International Trade Center continues to deliver high quality training nationwide

Featuring high-quality International Trade experts, the SD ITC continues to deliver workshops in an in-person format and via webinar to SBDC staff nationwide, including topics such as Incoterms and exporting to Canada. Through its re-hosting for 2023, we look forward to many more years of impact for clients who are looking to begin exporting or expanding into additional foreign markets!

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

The BIG Idea Competition continues to draw statewide and national interest!

Through the efforts of Kelly Weaver, Center Director for the Aberdeen SBDC, the BIG Idea Competition continues its legacy of success!  298 High School students from 34 different schools participated in last year's competition.  Plans were reviewed by a large panel of judges, including many SBDC consulting staff.  Congratulations, students!

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

The BIG Idea Competition continues to draw statewide and national interest!

Through the efforts of Kelly Weaver, Center Director for the Aberdeen SBDC, the BIG Idea Competition continues its legacy of success!  298 High School students from 34 different schools participated in last year's competition.  Plans were reviewed by a large panel of judges, including many SBDC consulting staff.  Congratulations, students!

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

The BIG Idea Competition continues to draw statewide and national interest!

Through the efforts of Kelly Weaver, Center Director for the Aberdeen SBDC, the BIG Idea Competition continues its legacy of success!  298 High School students from 34 different schools participated in last year's competition.  Plans were reviewed by a large panel of judges, including many SBDC consulting staff.  Congratulations, students!

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

The BIG Idea Competition continues to draw statewide and national interest!

Through the efforts of Kelly Weaver, Center Director for the Aberdeen SBDC, the BIG Idea Competition continues its legacy of success!  298 High School students from 34 different schools participated in last year's competition.  Plans were reviewed by a large panel of judges, including many SBDC consulting staff.  Congratulations, students!

TECH DEVELOPMENT

South Dakota SBDC Clients sweep Governor's Giant Vision Competition awards

For the second consecutive year, clients of the SD SBDC took home both 1st-place prizes (Open Competition & Student Competition).  With 8 out of the top 10 prizes in the two categories, it was another fantastic showing for our clients and maintained the SBDC position as a leader in helping innovative entrepreneurs!

TECH DEVELOPMENT

South Dakota SBDC Clients sweep Governor's Giant Vision Competition awards

For the second consecutive year, clients of the SD SBDC took home both 1st-place prizes (Open Competition & Student Competition).  With 8 out of the top 10 prizes in the two categories, it was another fantastic showing for our clients and maintained the SBDC position as a leader in helping innovative entrepreneurs!

TECH DEVELOPMENT

South Dakota SBDC Clients sweep Governor's Giant Vision Competition awards

For the second consecutive year, clients of the SD SBDC took home both 1st-place prizes (Open Competition & Student Competition).  With 8 out of the top 10 prizes in the two categories, it was another fantastic showing for our clients and maintained the SBDC position as a leader in helping innovative entrepreneurs!

TECH DEVELOPMENT

South Dakota SBDC Clients sweep Governor's Giant Vision Competition awards

For the second consecutive year, clients of the SD SBDC took home both 1st-place prizes (Open Competition & Student Competition).  With 8 out of the top 10 prizes in the two categories, it was another fantastic showing for our clients and maintained the SBDC position as a leader in helping innovative entrepreneurs!

COVID-19 RESPONSE

I am delighted the success of the Coyote Business Consulting Group. These student interns and faculty teams have had a positive impact across the state and more importantly, in the rural communities. (SBDC CARES funded program)

Dean, USD Beacom School of Business

COVID-19 RESPONSE

I am delighted the success of the Coyote Business Consulting Group. These student interns and faculty teams have had a positive impact across the state and more importantly, in the rural communities. (SBDC CARES funded program)

Dean, USD Beacom School of Business

COVID-19 RESPONSE

I am delighted the success of the Coyote Business Consulting Group. These student interns and faculty teams have had a positive impact across the state and more importantly, in the rural communities. (SBDC CARES funded program)

Venky Venkatachalam

Dean, USD Beacom School of Business

COVID-19 RESPONSE

I am delighted the success of the Coyote Business Consulting Group. These student interns and faculty teams have had a positive impact across the state and more importantly, in the rural communities. (SBDC CARES funded program)

Dean, USD Beacom School of Business

VETERANS

SD SBDC Assists Dental Practice transition between two Navy Veterans

Originally an SBDC startup in 2016, Wermerson Orthodontics had outgrown its space.  When the property was on the market, a new client, Dr. Haiar of the Sioux Falls Dental Implant Center, worked with the SBDC to secure financing.  Unique to this situation is the fact that both doctors, in addition to being SBDC clients, were also both Navy Veterans! “I had to compile all this info for the loan, and Daniel Cook of the SBDC helped me put together the business plan, and he was awesome,” said Dr. Haiar. “With me being busy at work, he was available at all hours to text or call at any time, and we were able to get everything done on a tight timeline.”

VETERANS

SD SBDC Assists Dental Practice transition between two Navy Veterans

Originally an SBDC startup in 2016, Wermerson Orthodontics had outgrown its space.  When the property was on the market, a new client, Dr. Haiar of the Sioux Falls Dental Implant Center, worked with the SBDC to secure financing.  Unique to this situation is the fact that both doctors, in addition to being SBDC clients, were also both Navy Veterans! “I had to compile all this info for the loan, and Daniel Cook of the SBDC helped me put together the business plan, and he was awesome,” said Dr. Haiar. “With me being busy at work, he was available at all hours to text or call at any time, and we were able to get everything done on a tight timeline.”

VETERANS

SD SBDC Assists Dental Practice transition between two Navy Veterans

Originally an SBDC startup in 2016, Wermerson Orthodontics had outgrown its space.  When the property was on the market, a new client, Dr. Haiar of the Sioux Falls Dental Implant Center, worked with the SBDC to secure financing.  Unique to this situation is the fact that both doctors, in addition to being SBDC clients, were also both Navy Veterans! “I had to compile all this info for the loan, and Daniel Cook of the SBDC helped me put together the business plan, and he was awesome,” said Dr. Haiar. “With me being busy at work, he was available at all hours to text or call at any time, and we were able to get everything done on a tight timeline.”

VETERANS

SD SBDC Assists Dental Practice transition between two Navy Veterans

Originally an SBDC startup in 2016, Wermerson Orthodontics had outgrown its space.  When the property was on the market, a new client, Dr. Haiar of the Sioux Falls Dental Implant Center, worked with the SBDC to secure financing.  Unique to this situation is the fact that both doctors, in addition to being SBDC clients, were also both Navy Veterans! “I had to compile all this info for the loan, and Daniel Cook of the SBDC helped me put together the business plan, and he was awesome,” said Dr. Haiar. “With me being busy at work, he was available at all hours to text or call at any time, and we were able to get everything done on a tight timeline.”

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

11%

Percentage of SBDC Startups that were launched by Minority or Hispanic Entrepreneurs (compared to 15% of the general population of South Dakota)

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

11%

Percentage of SBDC Startups that were launched by Minority or Hispanic Entrepreneurs (compared to 15% of the general population of South Dakota)

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

11%

Percentage of SBDC Startups that were launched by Minority or Hispanic Entrepreneurs (compared to 15% of the general population of South Dakota)

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

11%

Percentage of SBDC Startups that were launched by Minority or Hispanic Entrepreneurs (compared to 15% of the general population of South Dakota)