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Idea Adviser

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Stories About Local Entrepreneurs

New reusable respirator being designed by SDSU researchers will trap, kill coronavirus

Apr 20, 2020
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Graduate uses 3D printer to make facemask strips

Apr 16, 2020
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New library mural celebrates community

Apr 10, 2020
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Swiftel Center invites local artist to hand-paint heart mural to participate in #aworldofhearts movement

Apr 6, 2020
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New Brookings Furniture Co. opens in downtown Brookings

Mar 9, 2020
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Design and decor store opens in downtown Brookings

Feb 29, 2020
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Brookings family business passes the century mark

Jan 31, 2020
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Daktronics video displays installed at Lambeau Field

Jan 28, 2020
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Students create device to help fellow student play the ukulele

Jan 24, 2020
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Woody’s Axe Throwing opens in Brookings

Jan 17, 2020
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Start-Up Tools & Resources

Farmers Market opens Saturday May 9 with new safety precautions

May 8, 2020
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Winners revealed for local small business awards

May 4, 2020
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Mentor Match-up Program To Help Build Connections

Apr 29, 2020
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SDSU students finish second, fifth at Governor’s Giant Vision competition

Apr 22, 2020
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SDSU faculty tackle COVID-19 research

Apr 20, 2020
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Local Maker Supporting Medical Community

Apr 14, 2020
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Brookings 2020 Idea Competition winners announced

Mar 6, 2020
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Brookings Commercial Kitchen opening

Feb 27, 2020
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SDSU professors working to answer questions about Big Bang theory

Feb 3, 2020
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Brookings ranked 16th best in the country

Jan 21, 2020
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Entrepreneurs: ACTION LEADS TO IMPACT

Oct 1, 2017
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What is…an entrepreneur?

Jan 30, 2017
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Local Support Organizations

The Brookings Start-up Hub is led by BEDC in partnership with many of the region's free and fee-based resources.

BEDC
Jennifer Quail

Jennifer Quail

Director of Entrepreneur Support - Brookings
Certified Entrepreneur Coach

Let's continue the conversation. Contact me today for a free, confidential consultation!
(605) 697-8103
jennifer@brookingsedc.com
Get To Know Jennifer

I support people as they follow their dreams, start businesses, and change the world! 

As the Director of Entrepreneur Support at Brookings Economic Development Corporation, I offer an open mind, creative spirit, and a dash of reality (more as needed) to those passionately pursuing innovative ideas.

I challenge myself:

•    to be resourceful 

•    to offer tools for growth & learning 

•    to ask “why?” & “what if…”

•    to be the go-to resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners!

I believe chocolate is the perfect food, afternoons are for crafting, and today is a great day to be a JACKRABBIT!

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Brookings Economic Development Corporation
2301 Research Park Way, Suite 113     Brookings, SD 57006     (605) 697-8103