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VERMILLION — The Prairie Fam- ily Business Association (PFBA) will present its 20th annual Prairie Fam- ily Business Conference, March 29- 30, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Sioux Falls. A highlight of the conference dur- ing the awards banquet on March 29 is the 2012 Vicki Clarke Prairie Fam- ily Business of the Year Award, which will be awarded to one of two local award finalists: the Shafer fam- ily of Shafer Memorials in Mitchell and the Larson family of Starion Fi- nancial in Bismarck, N.D. The cov- eted Heritage Award will be presented to the Gonzenbach and Nef families of Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank. A special luncheon program on March 29 will celebrate the two decades of family business educa- tion success in the Midwest. From the Sons of Bosses in eastern South Dakota, the Black Hills Family Busi- ness Council, the South Dakota Fam- ily Business Initiative and now the Prairie Family Business Association, community and state leaders have recognized the important role family businesses play in South Dakota’s economic development. Founders of the first university-run program, Jerry Johnson, Bob Tosterud, Robert Reinke and Tim Habbershon, will all be recognized. Conference attendees will also have an opportunity to choose from several educational sessions, includ- ing “The ‘Values’ of Transition,” “The Balancing Point,” “Increasing Pro- ductivity by Aligning Talent,” “Cul- ture and Strategy,” and “Creating Effective Policies in the Family Busi- ness.” “Stories of Success” will fea- ture fourth generation family leaders from the Haws Corporation in Ne- vada and the Palmer Candy Com- pany in Iowa. In addition to the awards ban- quet, the Prairie Family Business Conference includes a keynote ad- dress from Doug Box, son of industri- alist Cloyce Box whose family owned the SouthFork Ranch that was used in filming the TV show “Dallas.” Box pursued a career in family business advising following a disputatious four-year family ordeal resulting in the sale of his family’s oil and gas in- terests. His presentation on Thurs- day, March 29, “The Constructive Use of Conflict,” will encourage par- ticipants to embrace the notion that the practice of constructive conflict is an essential skill set in managing the family firm. Box’s session on Fri- day, March 30, “The Strategic Use of Advisors,” will show family business leaders how to carefully manage their relationship with their advisors. “Understanding the family busi- ness system as well as the unique dynamics presented in this system is critical to beating these odds,” com- mented Beth Adamson, executive di- rector of the Prairie Family Business Association. “The conference is rec- ognized as the number one family business networking event in the re- gion. Business-owning families have the opportunity to learn from top ed- ucators, but more importantly, they meet other business-owning families who are tackling some of the same issues, find new resources, and de- velop great friendships and business relationships as well.” For more about the 20th annual Prairie Family Business Conference, including an agenda and detailed session information, or to register please visit www.fambus.org. 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Jason has been employed with the Sioux Falls- based food service distributor for four years and has 40-50 accounts in Yankton, Mitchell and sur- rounding communities. Yankton Native Promoted At Bank Todd “T.J.” Hora has been promoted to Vice President/Group Branch Manager at First PREMIER Bank in Sioux Falls. Todd has been with First PREMIER Bank for more than 17 years. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and is a native of Yankton. Shindler Elected To State Examiners Board Dr. Scott Shindler, DPM, of Yankton was recently elected presi- dent of the South Dakota Podiatric Medical Examiners Board. The board licenses and governs all Podiatric physicians in the state of South Dakota. All board members are appointed by the governor. There are four members on the board. Matching Funds For Interns Available PIERRE — Businesses interested in hiring interns in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines have until March 20 to apply for the next round of matching funds from the Dakota Seeds program. “This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to develop a pipeline of prospective employees,” said Pat Costello, Commis- sioner, Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “It’s also a good way for students to get real-life experience and a better un- derstanding of all that South Dakota has to offer in terms of job opportunities.” Dakota Seeds, which was started as a partnership between the GOED and EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competi- tive Research) in 2008, has assisted 127 companies in creating 402 internships. “This program is doing exactly what it was intended to do,” Costello said. “Right now, nearly 40 percent of those who complete internships are offered full-time employment. That means the com- panies are getting employees who are ready to hit the ground running.” For more information on Dakota Seeds, contact the GOED at 800-872-6190 or go to www.dakotaseeds.com. One-Stop Jobs Fair Slated For Sioux Falls SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Business Industry Govern- ment (BIG) and Teacher Job Fair will join forces this year to create a one-stop shop for employers and potential employees. The combined job fair will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues- day, March 13, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. More than 200 state, regional and national employers will attend. These employ- ers are seeking candidates for fulltime and internship positions. The event is open to the public. Candidate registration is $10 at the door and professional attire is mandatory for job-seekers. Employ- ers are primarily seeking candidates with or pursuing college or technical school degrees. “This is a fantastic opportunity for employers and employees to find each other in one place,” said Jacki Miskimins, director of the Center for Talent Development at Dakota Wesleyan University. Miskimins also serves on the executive board for the South Dakota Association of College Career Centers, which is sponsoring both events. “The job fairs have provided nearly 50 combined years of services to the tri-state area. Some of the employers will be recruit- ing for national positions – they will send their local office to re- cruit for Minneapolis or Dallas; and then there are smaller, more hometown businesses who take this opportunity to find local pro- fessionals to stay local. There’s something for everyone.” The BIG job fair has been in operation for 22 years and the Teacher Job Fair for 27. Further information and a list of compa- nies recruiting at the fair can be found at www.getgrads.com. Employers who wish to have a booth at the fair still have time to register; online registration for employers is available at www.getgrads.com. Binde Hora Avera Education & Staffing Solutions (AESS) and Yankton Rural Area Health Educa- tion Center (AHEC) hosted the fifth annual Chronic Kidney Disease Update on Feb. 8, 2012 in the Professional Office Pavilion and Educa- tion Center on the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Campus in Yankton. Health care professionals from South Dakota and Nebraska, including diabetic edu- cators, dialysis technicians, dietitians, health- care directors, social workers, pastoral care providers and nursing students, attended this full day conference to explore the latest trends and discuss clinical updates in best practices for the management and support of patients affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. Commer- cial support for this conference was received from Genzyme, a Sanofi Company. Sister Elena Hoye began the day presenting the “Value of Spirituality in its Challenges with Chronic Kidney Disease.” Hoye, a Sister of the Presentation from Dubuque, Iowa, is Vice Pres- ident of Mission at Avera Sacred Heart Hospi- tal in Yankton. “Prevention of Health Care Associated In- fections (HAIs) in Dialysis Units” was pre- sented by Dr. Chuma Mbaeyi, an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officer with the Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Through his work in the Di- vision of Healthcare Quality Promotion at CDC, he has participated in a number of public health response activities involving dialysis fa- cilities and transplant centers in the US. An energizing session on “Laughter Yoga” was led by Dan and Jill Johnson, laughter pro- fessionals and owners of Joyful Living, a busi- ness that brings more joy to your personal and business life through laughter. “Nutritional Challenges of Dual Diagnosis: Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes” was pre- sented by Marianne Wolfe-Hutton, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Board Certified in Renal Disease. Wolfe-Hutton shared her expertise developed in her work at four of the largest dialysis providers in the U.S. as well as her experience as a Renal Case Man- ager for one of the biggest HMOs in California. “Organ Transplantation of the Person with Diabetes and Kidney Failure” was presented by Catherine Garvey, Clinical Director of Transplant at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, Minn. As a nurse and clinical transplant coordinator, Garvey has presented widely on living donation and trans- plant topics. Conference attendees described the suc- cess and personal impact of this workshop as ... “I learned a lot from this conference. I will take this information back (to my facility) to improve the quality of patient care.” March is National Kidney Month and this education is important to support CKD pa- tients. Avera Education & Staffing Solutions has successfully provided health care educa- tion, training, consulting and staffing solutions for more than 35 years. For more information on upcoming programs, such as the Healing Touch Level I class, visit www.averasolutions.org. USDA Seeks Applications For Economic Development Funding WASHINGTON —The USDA is seeking applications for loans and grants to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic devel- opment. The funding is being provided under the Rural Economic De- velopment Loan and Grant (REDLG) program. “Boosting access to capital sparks job creation and revitalizes the rural economy,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “USDA works in partnership with cooperatives and utilities across America, and we intend to utilize this program to leverage federal and private invest- ments to put rural residents to work.” Eligible recipients are USDA rural utilities program borrowers. Those recipients pass the funds to local organizations. The funding is leveraged to create projects that retain or create jobs and upgrade public infrastructure. The maximum amount of funding for any one project is $1 million for loans and $300,000 for grants. Organizations use REDLG funds to create jobs and improve serv- ices. For example, the Utilities District of Western Indiana received a REDLG loan and grant in 2011 to construct an elevated water storage tank and supply lines. The project will serve a technology park and two communities, creating nearly 400 jobs. USDA plans to award up to $79 million in loan and $10 million in grants through the program. The deadline for submitting applications is the last business day of each month through Sept. 30, 2012. Applica- tions must be submitted to the Rural Development state office where the project will be located. A list of these offices is available on the USDA Rural Development web site, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/State- OfficeAddresses.html, or on page 12792 of the March 2 Federal Regis- ter, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-03-02/pdf/2012-5043.pdf. Since taking office, President Obama’s Administration has taken historic steps to improve the lives of rural Americans, put people back to work and build thriving economies in rural communities. From pro- posing the American Jobs Act to establishing the first-ever White House Rural Council — chaired by Vilsack — the President wants the federal government to be the best possible partner for rural busi- nesses and entrepreneurs and for people who want to live, work and raise their families in rural communities. USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure and fa- cility programs through a national network of state and local offices. Rural Development has an active portfolio of more than $165 billion in affordable loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, resi- dents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Chronic Kidney Update Held In Yankton Prairie Family Business Conference Set For S.F.
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VERMILLION — The Prairie Fam-ily Business Association (PFBA) willpresent its 20th annual Prairie Fam-ily Business Conference, March 29-30, at the Ramkota Hotel andConvention Center in Sioux Falls.
A highlight of the conference dur-ing the awards banquet on March 29is the 2012 Vicki Clarke Prairie Fam-ily Business of the Year Award,which will be awarded to one of twolocal award finalists: the Shafer fam-ily of Shafer Memorials in Mitchelland the Larson family of Starion Fi-nancial in Bismarck, N.D. The cov-eted Heritage Award will bepresented to the Gonzenbach andNef families of Valley Queen Cheesein Milbank.
A special luncheon program onMarch 29 will celebrate the twodecades of family business educa-tion success in the Midwest. Fromthe Sons of Bosses in eastern SouthDakota, the Black Hills Family Busi-ness Council, the South Dakota Fam-ily Business Initiative and now thePrairie Family Business Association,community and state leaders haverecognized the important role familybusinesses play in South Dakota’seconomic development. Founders ofthe first university-run program,Jerry Johnson, Bob Tosterud, RobertReinke and Tim Habbershon, will allbe recognized.
Conference attendees will alsohave an opportunity to choose fromseveral educational sessions, includ-ing “The ‘Values’ of Transition,” “TheBalancing Point,” “Increasing Pro-ductivity by Aligning Talent,” “Cul-ture and Strategy,” and “CreatingEffective Policies in the Family Busi-ness.” “Stories of Success” will fea-ture fourth generation family leadersfrom the Haws Corporation in Ne-vada and the Palmer Candy Com-pany in Iowa.
In addition to the awards ban-quet, the Prairie Family BusinessConference includes a keynote ad-dress from Doug Box, son of industri-alist Cloyce Box whose family ownedthe SouthFork Ranch that was usedin filming the TV show “Dallas.” Box
pursued a career in family businessadvising following a disputatiousfour-year family ordeal resulting inthe sale of his family’s oil and gas in-terests. His presentation on Thurs-day, March 29, “The ConstructiveUse of Conflict,” will encourage par-ticipants to embrace the notion thatthe practice of constructive conflictis an essential skill set in managingthe family firm. Box’s session on Fri-day, March 30, “The Strategic Use ofAdvisors,” will show family businessleaders how to carefully managetheir relationship with theiradvisors.
“Understanding the family busi-ness system as well as the uniquedynamics presented in this system iscritical to beating these odds,” com-mented Beth Adamson, executive di-rector of the Prairie Family BusinessAssociation. “The conference is rec-ognized as the number one familybusiness networking event in the re-gion. Business-owning families havethe opportunity to learn from top ed-ucators, but more importantly, theymeet other business-owning familieswho are tackling some of the sameissues, find new resources, and de-velop great friendships and businessrelationships as well.”
For more about the 20th annualPrairie Family Business Conference,including an agenda and detailedsession information, or to registerplease visit www.fambus.org. Partici-pants can also register for the con-ference by calling the PFBA office at(605) 782-3225.
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Monday, 3.12.12ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net
NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] DAKOTANbusinessBinde Honored As Top Sales Representative
Jason Binde was recognized as Variety Food’s2011 Distributor Sales Representative of the Year ata sales awards banquet held in Grand Island, Neb.,on Jan. 6, 2012.
Jason resides in Scotland with his wife, Staci,and their five children.
Jason has been employed with the Sioux Falls-based food service distributor for four years andhas 40-50 accounts in Yankton, Mitchell and sur-rounding communities.
Yankton Native Promoted At BankTodd “T.J.” Hora has been promoted to Vice
President/Group Branch Manager at First PREMIERBank in Sioux Falls.
Todd has been with First PREMIER Bank formore than 17 years.
He is a graduate of the University of SouthDakota and is a native of Yankton.
Shindler Elected To State Examiners BoardDr. Scott Shindler, DPM, of Yankton was recently elected presi-
dent of the South Dakota Podiatric Medical Examiners Board. The board licenses and governs all Podiatric physicians in the
state of South Dakota. All board members are appointed by the governor. There are
four members on the board.
Matching Funds For Interns Available PIERRE — Businesses interested in hiring interns in the STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines have untilMarch 20 to apply for the next round of matching funds from theDakota Seeds program.
“This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to develop apipeline of prospective employees,” said Pat Costello, Commis-sioner, Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “It’s also agood way for students to get real-life experience and a better un-derstanding of all that South Dakota has to offer in terms of jobopportunities.”
Dakota Seeds, which was started as a partnership between theGOED and EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competi-tive Research) in 2008, has assisted 127 companies in creating 402internships.
“This program is doing exactly what it was intended to do,”Costello said. “Right now, nearly 40 percent of those who completeinternships are offered full-time employment. That means the com-panies are getting employees who are ready to hit the groundrunning.”
For more information on Dakota Seeds, contact the GOED at800-872-6190 or go to www.dakotaseeds.com.
One-Stop Jobs Fair Slated For Sioux FallsSIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Business Industry Govern-
ment (BIG) and Teacher Job Fair will join forces this year to createa one-stop shop for employers and potential employees.
The combined job fair will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues-day, March 13, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. More than 200state, regional and national employers will attend. These employ-ers are seeking candidates for fulltime and internship positions.The event is open to the public. Candidate registration is $10 at thedoor and professional attire is mandatory for job-seekers. Employ-ers are primarily seeking candidates with or pursuing college ortechnical school degrees.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for employers and employees tofind each other in one place,” said Jacki Miskimins, director of theCenter for Talent Development at Dakota Wesleyan University.Miskimins also serves on the executive board for the South DakotaAssociation of College Career Centers, which is sponsoring bothevents. “The job fairs have provided nearly 50 combined years ofservices to the tri-state area. Some of the employers will be recruit-ing for national positions – they will send their local office to re-cruit for Minneapolis or Dallas; and then there are smaller, morehometown businesses who take this opportunity to find local pro-fessionals to stay local. There’s something for everyone.”
The BIG job fair has been in operation for 22 years and theTeacher Job Fair for 27. Further information and a list of compa-nies recruiting at the fair can be found at www.getgrads.com.
Employers who wish to have a booth at the fair still have timeto register; online registration for employers is available atwww.getgrads.com.
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Avera Education & Staffing Solutions(AESS) and Yankton Rural Area Health Educa-tion Center (AHEC) hosted the fifth annualChronic Kidney Disease Update on Feb. 8, 2012in the Professional Office Pavilion and Educa-tion Center on the Avera Sacred Heart HospitalCampus in Yankton.
Health care professionals from SouthDakota and Nebraska, including diabetic edu-cators, dialysis technicians, dietitians, health-care directors, social workers, pastoral careproviders and nursing students, attended thisfull day conference to explore the latest trendsand discuss clinical updates in best practicesfor the management and support of patientsaffected by Chronic Kidney Disease. Commer-cial support for this conference was receivedfrom Genzyme, a Sanofi Company.
Sister Elena Hoye began the day presentingthe “Value of Spirituality in its Challenges withChronic Kidney Disease.” Hoye, a Sister of thePresentation from Dubuque, Iowa, is Vice Pres-ident of Mission at Avera Sacred Heart Hospi-tal in Yankton.
“Prevention of Health Care Associated In-fections (HAIs) in Dialysis Units” was pre-sented by Dr. Chuma Mbaeyi, an EpidemicIntelligence Service (EIS) Officer with the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)in Atlanta, Georgia. Through his work in the Di-vision of Healthcare Quality Promotion at CDC,he has participated in a number of publichealth response activities involving dialysis fa-cilities and transplant centers in the US.
An energizing session on “Laughter Yoga”was led by Dan and Jill Johnson, laughter pro-fessionals and owners of Joyful Living, a busi-ness that brings more joy to your personal andbusiness life through laughter.
“Nutritional Challenges of Dual Diagnosis:Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes” was pre-sented by Marianne Wolfe-Hutton, a RegisteredDietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator andBoard Certified in Renal Disease. Wolfe-Huttonshared her expertise developed in her work atfour of the largest dialysis providers in the U.S.as well as her experience as a Renal Case Man-ager for one of the biggest HMOs in California.
“Organ Transplantation of the Person withDiabetes and Kidney Failure” was presentedby Catherine Garvey, Clinical Director ofTransplant at the University of MinnesotaMedical Center, Fairview, Minn. As a nurse andclinical transplant coordinator, Garvey haspresented widely on living donation and trans-plant topics.
Conference attendees described the suc-cess and personal impact of this workshop as... “I learned a lot from this conference. I willtake this information back (to my facility) toimprove the quality of patient care.”
March is National Kidney Month and thiseducation is important to support CKD pa-tients. Avera Education & Staffing Solutionshas successfully provided health care educa-tion, training, consulting and staffing solutionsfor more than 35 years. For more informationon upcoming programs, such as the HealingTouch Level I class, visitwww.averasolutions.org.
USDA Seeks Applications ForEconomic Development Funding
WASHINGTON —The USDA is seeking applications for loans andgrants to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic devel-opment. The funding is being provided under the Rural Economic De-velopment Loan and Grant (REDLG) program.
“Boosting access to capital sparks job creation and revitalizes therural economy,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “USDA worksin partnership with cooperatives and utilities across America, and weintend to utilize this program to leverage federal and private invest-ments to put rural residents to work.”
Eligible recipients are USDA rural utilities program borrowers.Those recipients pass the funds to local organizations. The funding isleveraged to create projects that retain or create jobs and upgradepublic infrastructure. The maximum amount of funding for any oneproject is $1 million for loans and $300,000 for grants.
Organizations use REDLG funds to create jobs and improve serv-ices. For example, the Utilities District of Western Indiana received aREDLG loan and grant in 2011 to construct an elevated water storagetank and supply lines. The project will serve a technology park andtwo communities, creating nearly 400 jobs.
USDA plans to award up to $79 million in loan and $10 million ingrants through the program. The deadline for submitting applicationsis the last business day of each month through Sept. 30, 2012. Applica-tions must be submitted to the Rural Development state office wherethe project will be located. A list of these offices is available on theUSDA Rural Development web site, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/State-OfficeAddresses.html, or on page 12792 of the March 2 Federal Regis-ter, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-03-02/pdf/2012-5043.pdf.
Since taking office, President Obama’s Administration has takenhistoric steps to improve the lives of rural Americans, put people backto work and build thriving economies in rural communities. From pro-posing the American Jobs Act to establishing the first-ever WhiteHouse Rural Council — chaired by Vilsack — the President wants thefederal government to be the best possible partner for rural busi-nesses and entrepreneurs and for people who want to live, work andraise their families in rural communities.
USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administersand manages housing, business and community infrastructure and fa-cility programs through a national network of state and local offices.Rural Development has an active portfolio of more than $165 billion inaffordable loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed toimprove the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, resi-dents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in ruralAmerica.
Chronic Kidney Update Held In Yankton
Prairie Family BusinessConference Set For S.F.
