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Stories About Local Entrepreneurs

Kjelden Family of Sterling Technology receives Brookings Area Excellence in Family Business award presented by Prairie Family Business Association

Oct 2, 2020
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Father-daughter duo starts specialty stationery business

Sep 21, 2020
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O’Reilly Auto Parts coming to Brookings

Sep 17, 2020
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New smoothie, sandwich shop open

Sep 15, 2020
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New downtown business selling collectibles, offering ceramics painting

Aug 12, 2020
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Brookings photographer fighting childhood hunger

Aug 11, 2020
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Blu Salon opens in Brookings

Aug 7, 2020
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Brosia Bowl brings more vegan options to Brookings

Jul 6, 2020
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New downtown mural celebrates diversity

Jun 25, 2020
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New reusable respirator being designed by SDSU researchers will trap, kill coronavirus

Apr 20, 2020
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Masks can help block coronavirus-carrying droplets

Sep 28, 2020
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NSF project to build farmers’ confidence in precision ag technologies

Sep 23, 2020
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SDSU to lead $1M fight against opioid misuse

Sep 2, 2020
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Brookings commercial kitchen brings new opportunities for business owners

Aug 5, 2020
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Gent becomes North Central Sun Grant regional director

Jul 24, 2020
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New associate dean at SDSU aims to grow engineering research

Jul 21, 2020
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SDSU scientist extracts cellulose from cornstalks

Jun 23, 2020
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Underwater drone expands water quality testing capabilities

May 14, 2020
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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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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.

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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