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Stories About Local Entrepreneurs

Innovation and Opportunity on Display at 2021 SD Giant Vision Awards.

May 3, 2021
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Winners Revealed for Local Small Business Awards

Apr 30, 2021
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What Was the Big Idea? – Idea Competition Winners Announced.

Apr 14, 2021
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Business is brewing at Hello Larsons

Mar 19, 2021
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SDSU study examines woodchip quality in bioreactors

Feb 22, 2021
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SDSU microbiology student improves soybean meal digestibility

Feb 19, 2021
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State-of-the-art bowling comes to Brookings

Feb 19, 2021
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New clothing store opens in downtown Brookings

Feb 18, 2021
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Brookings antiques mall has new owner

Feb 12, 2021
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New “Comedy Room” coming to Brookings

Feb 8, 2021
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Start-Up Tools & Resources

Brookings County asked to sign pledge to help build local resilience

Mar 4, 2021
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SDSU undergrads to present research to S.D. legislators

Mar 1, 2021
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Precision Ag project brings interdisciplinary collaboration between South Dakota and Vermont

Feb 26, 2021
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Brookings Area Idea Competition Now Open

Feb 23, 2021
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Society of Physics Students Chapter receives second-straight SPS Chapter Research Award

Feb 16, 2021
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Competition held for young entrepreneurs

Feb 16, 2021
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Local Think Tank Program Kicks Off This Month

Feb 9, 2021
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Relaunch of Downtown Economic Development Incentive Fund

Jan 29, 2021
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Expert Advice: Protect Your Intellectual Property

Jan 28, 2021
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SDSU scientist uses satellite images to track growing seasons

Jan 14, 2021
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Tips, Tricks, Definitions and More

Expert Advice: Protect Your Intellectual Property

Jan 28, 2021
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Outside investment isn’t the only way to fund a business.

Dec 21, 2020
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Do you already hold the key to your financial independence?

Dec 14, 2020
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Hard Lessons of Running a Business

Dec 7, 2020
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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.

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  |  bedc@brookingsedc.com