Prairie Family Business Association

Generations of entrepreneurs celebrate 95 years in family banking

When the “retired” CEO turns 97 in a few months and still goes to work, your family business knows something about longevity. Congratulations on 95 years!

3 years ago

Three generations look inside South Dakota’s oldest homegrown accounting firm

As the state’s oldest homegrown accounting firm, it’s fitting this family business has played a legacy role in bringing other family owners together.

3 years ago

Building boom means business boom for longtime family companies

From record years to historic challenges, family businesses in the building industry gave us a look at how they’re navigating the boom.

3 years ago

Nationally honored family business moves into new generation as one owner buys out seven siblings

A family businesses honored by President Reagan has gone on to grow in many interesting ways and produced some great takeaways for other family businesses.

3 years ago

Family-owned Reptile Gardens turns pandemic changes into permanent successes

After getting creative during the pandemic, longtime family business Reptile Gardens is on pace for its best season ever.

3 years ago

Fourth-generation family business builds on tradition of quality home furnishings, flooring

With nearly a century in business, this family furniture company does a lot of things right — and is sharing what’s behind its success.

3 years ago

People You Should Know

Here’s a look at this week’s People You Should Know.

3 years ago

In a place where pheasants flourish, families find clarity for their businesses’ futures

What better place to focus on your family business than in an incredible setting like this? Enjoy our look inside the Paul Nelson Farm and the family who built it.

3 years ago

Family businesses recognized at record-setting event

Two families were honored recently by the Prairie Family Business Association for their exceptional multigenerational success.

3 years ago

How does a century-old business decide to sell? This leader will tell you

Maybe it’s no surprise that a company founded with a device to examine your eyes has some great business vision to share too. Hear from them at an event later this month.

3 years ago

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