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Stories About Local Entrepreneurs

Little Rascals filling a gap

Nov 20, 2020
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City council approves development agreement for old Armory

Oct 29, 2020
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New Brookings eatery, watering hole opens

Oct 7, 2020
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Medgene Labs develops COVID-19 vaccine for companion animals

Oct 6, 2020
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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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Start-Up Tools & Resources

SDSU nursing prof commissions engineering students to build training model

Nov 30, 2020
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Strategies for Mental Wellness in Difficult Times

Nov 25, 2020
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Expert Advice: Protect Your Intellectual Property

Nov 25, 2020
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COVID-19 Resources for SD Businesses

Nov 12, 2020
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Improving indoor ventilation can reduce spread of COVID-19

Nov 10, 2020
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When in quarantine / New robots keep nursing students, faculty learning in lab clinicals

Nov 9, 2020
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7 Important Questions for Emerging Entrepreneurs Courtesy of Peter Thiel

Oct 30, 2020
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$870k NIH grant will improve genomic analysis website

Oct 28, 2020
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BEDC Start-Up Academy Now Available

Oct 22, 2020
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Breaking Through Barriers: Creative Collaborations

Oct 20, 2020
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Tips, Tricks, Definitions and More

How to Tell if your Idea is any Good

Nov 30, 2020
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The Key to Crafting a Successful Startup Launch Strategy

Nov 7, 2020
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The surprising benefits of failure

Nov 4, 2020
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The Perfect Conditions for a Great Idea

Nov 1, 2020
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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