The document outlines efforts to support entrepreneurs in rural South Dakota through hosting a local Entrepreneurship Resource Fair funded by SD Rural Enterprise. It provided $5,000 grants and invited statewide resource providers. It also awarded 8 fellowship opportunities and provided various business training events and resources to over 250 local businesses. The goal was to cultivate and support prosperous entrepreneurs through networking opportunities, mentoring, coaching and developing a supportive culture and shared resources.

1. To cultivate and support prosperous entrepreneurs.

7. $5,000 grant used to host local Entrepreneurship Resource Fair. Statewide Resource Providers invited to attend Local Fair by SD Rural Enterprise. Keynote speaker brought to the Resource Fair funded by SD Rural Enterprise.

8. February 2009

12. $10,000 to be used for professional development and business growth. Access to a Fellowship community of rural SD entrepreneurs focused on growing their businesses. Access to mentors, a peer advisory board, and ongoing focused, industry-specific technical assistance. A professional business coach

25. 2008 Entrepreneurship Resource Fair 200 attended (3 High Schools) 16 Fellowship Applications submitted. 8 Fellowships Awarded. CORE FOUR Business Planning Course 18 participants. Educational Business Networking Socials Sisseton in March ‘09 (Webster & Britton) Resource Team Teleconference Calls Send business resource information via email to a local database of individuals interested in GLDR. Hospitality/Customer Service Training 49 businesses attended. (250 people)

26. Send business resource information via email to a local database of individuals interested in GLDR. Hospitality/Customer Service Training 49 businesses attended. (250 people) Held National Economic Gardening Conference 73 participants at Ft. Sisseton State Park International speakers Working on developing: Glacial Lakes Dakota Rising website: www.glaciallakesdakotarising.com A Relationship with the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate community.

27. SD Cooperative Extension Service Day County Champion Community Sisseton Economic Development Corporation Glacial Lakes Area Development Whetstone Valley Business Opportunities Small Business Development Center NESDCAP/NESDEC East River Electric & Lake Region Electric Cooperatives Britton Area Foundation Day County Community Foundation Business sponsors and Chambers of Commerce SD Game, Fish, & Parks

28. $5,000 grant, renewable annually for 3 years used to build a strong local network to support Entrepreneurship. Participation in a statewide learning community working together to share best practices around entrepreneurship cultivation. Access to more intentional, specialized resources to foster local entrepreneurship.

29. Encourage local candidates to apply for the Rural Entrepreneurship Fellowships: Candidates business located within “community.” (Day, Marshall, Roberts & SWO) Business is beyond start-up phase of development. Submit a business and a professional plan for development. Applicants selection based on: History of action-oriented risk taking. An excitement to learn and grow. Business feasibility Strong plan of growth

30. To cultivate and support prosperous entrepreneurs

31. The beliefs and behaviors that are necessary to create a positive environment for Glacial Lakes Dakota Rising to flourish. Insures that a culture/resources are put in place to support entrepreneurs.

32. Positive attitude ◘ Engage youth Open communication ◘ Risk taking Shared resources ◘ Vision/innovation Organized/connected ◘ Energy/follow-through Self-accountability ◘ Confidential/Trust Leadership/courage ◘ Respect for others Accept change ◘ Learning experience Collaboration/caring ◘ Common goals Respect natural resources ◘ Tourism as economic Helping/supportive engine Atmosphere of encouragement ◘ Active listening

33. Lack of commitment to work together across lines, limits and boundaries Clear strategies Communication Engagement by all of us involved and our communities. Agreement on purpose Assignments and follow through Time and energy Confidentiality and trust

34. Team meetings and responsibility Assignments and coordination Positive Attitude Celebrate success and tell people Engage entrepreneurs Create a plan Network for assistance Results

35. Fair ends. 7PM Hors d’oeuvres and Wine Networking for new & existing business owners ~Honorary Business Social~ 6:30-7:00 Keynote speaker, David Williamson, for Existing Business Owners 5:30 -6:30 Highs & Lows & Biggest Challenge(s) Successful Entrepreneurs’ Panel 4:30-5:30 SD Rural Enterprise – Fellowship Opportunity 4-4:15 4. Taking Care of Yourself 3. E-Commerce 2. Setting-up business accounting 1. Financial literacy Power Hour! 3-4 David Williamson on Business Start-up 2-2:45 1:30-2:00 Kelly Weaver, Small Business Development Center, Speaking during Youth Business Hour ~Youth Business Hour~ 1-2

36. Pre-established 2009-2010 Goals by Dakota Rising Administers Better communication with SWO tribe. Hold Entrepreneurship Resource Fair on 10/1 . Recruit Fellowship Applicants. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Establish website . (www.glaciallakesdakotarising.com) Focus training opportunities toward the major areas of marketing skills and technology and/or other educational needs? Maximize the efforts of Resource Team for community outreach.