{"id":2660,"date":"2022-04-22T08:04:07","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T08:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2660"},"modified":"2022-04-22T08:05:33","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T08:05:33","slug":"south-dakota-district-office-updates-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/south-dakota-district-office-updates-2\/","title":{"rendered":"South Dakota District Office Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\nSBA South Dakota names 2022 Small Businesses of the Year, to be honored in virtual ceremony<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\nEach year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates National Small Business Week (NSBW) by recognizing the achievements of outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. This year, NSBW takes place May 1-7 across\n the nation and U.S. territories. The SBA South Dakota District Office is honoring all SBA SD 2022 Small Businesses of the Year and the SBA SD Small Business Person of the Year in a virtual ceremony\nMay 3, 2022, 2:00 PM CDT.<\/strong>  The public is invited to join at \nhttp:\/\/ow.ly\/iNhZ50IGqMa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nThe SBA SD outstanding small business award recipients for 2022 include: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSmall Business Person of the Year – Karla Santi, Chief Executive Officer\/Founder, Blend Interactive, Inc., Sioux Falls<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSmall Business Exporter of the Year<\/strong> – <\/strong>Mark Luecke, Prairie AquaTech, Brookings<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nFamily-Owned Small Business of the Year<\/strong> – The Novstrup Family, Wylie Thunder Road, Aberdeen<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nMinority-Owned Small Business of the Year – <\/strong>Mulugeta and Marta Endayeau, Lalibela Restaurant, Sioux Falls<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nVeteran-Owned Small Business of the Year – <\/strong>Thomas Catron, Dakota Solace Home Care, LLC dba Home Instead, Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nWoman-Owned Small Business of the Year – <\/strong>Tara Pirak, Valley Ag Supply, Inc., Gayville<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nYoung Entrepreneurs of the Year <\/strong>– Robert \u201cZane\u201d Swan and Stephen Swan, HeSapa Enterprises LLC, Rapid City<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSmall Business Champion of the Year \u2013 Bill Zortman, Radio Host, \u201cIt\u2019s Your Business\u201d, KELO AM 1320, Sioux Falls<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\u201cNational Small Business Week is a pinnacle celebration each year, where we collectively honor and amplify South Dakota\u2019s top business owners,\u201d said Jaime Wood, SBA South Dakota District Director. \u201cThis year\u2019s winners are an outstanding representation of the\n nearly 90,000 small businesses owners across our state. They work tirelessly to create employment opportunities, provide much needed products and services, and go the extra mile to volunteer time and talent where needed for advisory boards, community projects,\n and events.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAbout National Small Business Week <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nFor more than 51 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, recognizing the critical contributions of America\u2019s entrepreneurs and small business owners.  More than half of Americans either own\n or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.  As part of National Small Business Week, the SBA takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners,\n and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. For more information on National Small Business Week, and to register to join the National Virtual Awards Ceremony taking place May 5, visit\n\nwww.sba.gov\/nsbw<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nFor a calendar of upcoming small business training and information events and to connect to  local small business assistance, visit\n\nwww.sba.gov\/sd<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nSBA Introduces Two New Courses, Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Leadership to the Ascent Online Digital Learning Platform\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\nThe digital tool provides women-owned small businesses resources to drive growth through business partnerships, building and refining leadership skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThe U.S.\n Small Business Administration<\/a> (SBA) announced the launch of two new \neducational modules<\/strong>. \nAscent<\/a> is a digital platform comprised of targeted education modules, called Journeys, that gives small business owners 24\/7 access to critical information backed by research and addresses the unique needs of women entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

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\nBuilding good relationships is critical in both the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. Come along for lunch and hear from guest speaker, Emma De Vos, CEO, Innovative Nonprofit in Mitchell, as she shares some new ideas for how implementing simple stewardship strategies\n in your business relationships can result in big rewards.<\/p>\n

\nJoin SD CEO West for their April Women In Networking (WIN) Luncheon on Tuesday, April 26th, 2021, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at The\n Rushmore Hotel & Suites<\/a> in Rapid City.<\/strong> Early networking starts at 11:30 AM. <\/p>\n

\nRegistration and payment by Thursday, April 21, at midnight is required. Seating is limited. Sorry, no walk-ins!<\/p>\n

\nEarly Bird Ticket Price: $20 (Before April 21st)<\/p>\n

\nRegular Ticket Price: $25 (After April 21st)<\/p>\n

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