Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Brookings Economic Development Corporation names new leader
Andrew Sloss chosen to coordinate regional economic development initiatives Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is pleased to announce that Andrew Sloss has been selected as Chief Economic Development Director/CEO for the organization. Sloss has over fifteen years of experience in economic development, most recently serving as Managing Director for Baker Tilly in Houston, Texas. Past…
Read MoreSouth Dakota State University’s Northeast Research Farm Offers Virtual Field Day Content
Due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the South Dakota State University Northeast Research Farm Field Day content is available to the public via a virtual format this year. Despite the cancelation of the on-site field day, SDSU researchers have prepared several short videos highlighting current research projects happening at the Northeast Research Farm on YouTube…
Read MoreNew downtown business selling collectibles, offering ceramics painting
There are two new stores in downtown Brookings: they’re both located in the same space and run by the same person. Pop’s Collectibles and Paint with Me Ceramics are owned and operated by Richard Lahman. They have been open since the beginning of June. Pop’s has an assortment of Beanie Babies, Hot Wheels cars, baseball…
Read MoreSDSU scientists to examine how coronavirus infects cells
Identifying the mechanisms through which the new coronavirus enters and infects cells can help scientists combat COVID-19—and perhaps other emerging viruses. Professor Adam Hoppe of the South Dakota State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will identify genes that inhibit or contribute to viral infections through a one-year, $200,000 National Science Foundation grant. Hoppe is…
Read MoreBrookings photographer fighting childhood hunger
Pre-med student raising funds for COVID-19 relief “It’s a chaotic and stressful time. Our neighbors need us now more than ever. COVID-19 is creating new needs while putting enormous financial pressure on all nonprofits.” With those concerns in mind, Brookings resident Hossam Halaweish, 20, has launched “Portraits for a Purpose.” “Following social-distancing guidelines, I have…
Read MoreBlu Salon opens in Brookings
Salt float tank is new attraction for Brookings Cierra Murphy has a vision for Blu Salon, which she opened in Brookings this spring. “I just want people to come to a place where they feel like it’s modern, upbeat, happy, positive and ultimately the most relaxing place they’ve been,” she said. Murphy isn’t afraid to…
Read MoreBrookings commercial kitchen brings new opportunities for business owners
By: Dakota News Now https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2020/08/04/brookings-commercial-kitchen-brings-new-opportunities-for-business-owners/ There’s a new opportunity in Brookings for chefs and bakers with big orders to fill or for those looking for a large event hall for festivities. The Brookings Commercial Kitchen and Ben Franklin Event Hall are open for business on Main Avenue. The commercial kitchen space is a place where…
Read MoreGent becomes North Central Sun Grant regional director
South Dakota State University professor Stephen Gent is the regional director of the North Central Sun Grant Center, based at SDSU. Gent, who has been a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering for 11 years, is the first engineering researcher to hold the position, which he began July 21. The Sun Grant Initiative…
Read MoreNew associate dean at SDSU aims to grow engineering research
Rajesh Kavasseri has a doctorate in electrical engineering; not the background one would expect to find in a cheerleader. But in some ways, that is the job of the new associate dean of research in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. After an 18-year career in electrical power systems…
Read MoreBrosia Bowl brings more vegan options to Brookings
A new business is expanding local options for vegans, and for those who just want to work more healthy prepared-food dishes into their diets. Vegan-based Brosia Bowl was founded and is operated solely by Darcy Green. Brosia Bowl – short for “ambrosia,” which is Greek for “food of the gods” – consists of three simple…
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