Innovation Network

The Innovation Network South Dakota was created to provide a framework to offer entrepreneurs a resource for educational programming and networking opportunities. SDTBC coordinates with our resource partners to plan and provide activities and events that will help entrepreneurs and small business start-ups. The Innovation Network South Dakota was created on LinkedIn to broaden the scope of participants for these programs.

The I.N. the Know Series includes all of the workshops, seminars, lunch-and-learns and other programs that SDTBC provides to share knowledge and information with clients and other entrepreneurs. The I.N. After Hours portion of the Innovation Network focuses primarily on the aspect of networking to help entrepreneurs grow their business. The I.N. After Hours events are designed to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals and resource providers in informal environments with little or no structured program.

I. N. After Hours

I.N. After Hours is held several times a year to provide networking opportunities that will grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sioux Falls. We meet from 5:15 to 7 PM in local businesses to provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs, business professionals, investors and resource providers to meet and get to know one another. Our sponsors provide appetizers and support small business owners and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

I. N. After Hours Sponsors

The following companies and organizations support the growth of entrepreneurialism and small business start-ups in the Sioux Falls area. Each has sponsored “I.N. After Hours” events to show their support, in turn we ask you to support them.

Thurman, Comes, Foley & Co., LLP

This Sioux Falls based public accounting firm offers clients consulting, audit and compliance services and tax preparation. Contact them at 605-331-2550 to set an appointment.

 Eide Bailly - visit website

Since 1917, Eide Bailly has provided accounting services to nearly 1,800 clients nationwide. We match our clients' needs by offering a full-service accounting department, or al a carte services on an outsource basis. We promote ongoing communication during all phases of our work and make it easy for clients to do business with us by utilizing cloud computing technologies.

McGladrey - visit website

McGladrey is a leading national accounting firm with an office in Sioux Falls. Their CPA's advise clients, provide financial documentation, business support and assistance to clients. Turn to McGladrey for assurance, tax and consulting.

 Workplace Technology Center - visit website

Workplace Technology Center is the Technology Business Center's information technology resource. They manage our entire network infrastructure and provide IT services to us and our clients. Their managed services approach provides for quality technology services at a consistent budgetable cost.

Biz Now Magazine - visit website

Biz Now is a printed publication available free at many locations thoughout Sioux Falls. Subscribers get their monthly copy mailed to them. Check out the Biz Now magazine web site to learn more about their creative approach to business.

Culter & Donahoe,LLP - visit website

Cutler & Donahoe, LLP is a full service law firm. A blend of proven talent and experience makes our firm uniquely prepared to represent the interests of both businesses and individuals. Our attorneys and staff assist in the formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies for all types of businesses. We also perform patent and trademark services, including application drafting, prosecution and litigation.

Woods, Fuller,Shultz & Smith P.C.  - visit website

Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. is one of the largest law firms is Sioux Falls. Their professional staff have expertise in all areas of law. There are several attorneys that focus their energies on the needs of business and entrepereneurs. They also have attorneys whose specialty is intellectual property including patents, copywrites and trademarks.

The following four companies are graduates of the South Dakota Technology Business Center. They joined together to sponsor the Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of our new 7000 sq. ft. addition and I.N. After Hours held at SDTBC.

Page Technology - visit website

Page Technology specializes in designing and developing Information Solutions for various companies at an affordable rate. Most of the solutions we deliver are interactive, data-driven, web-based applications/websites.

DocuTAP - visit website

DocuTAP provides electronic medical record solutions to emergicare centers throughout the United States. Visit their website to learm more. DocuTAP was also the winner of the National Business Incubator Association (NBIA) 2009 Outstanding Incubator Graduate Award in the technology division.

  McGowan Capital Group - visit website

McGowan Capital Group is a private equity firm headquartered in downtown Sioux Falls. Their team is experienced in operations,securities, mergers and acquisitions, private financing, sales and banking. They invest in promising early to mid-stage companies with strong management teams and solid business models.

PrairieGold Venture Partners - visit website

PrairieGold Venture Partners is an early stage venture capital firm that partners with innovative entrepreneurs to build breakthrough Greentech and Life Science companies.

Kaufhold Law - visit website

Kaufhold Law is a Sioux Falls law office focused on intellectual propety protection. Sean Kaufhold, a patent attorney, has a flat fee pricing stucture. Contact him at 605 334-1571.

N2TEC - National Network for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization - visit website

N2TEC offers entrepreneurial support through an annual acceleration program to launch your business in South Dakota. Get more information at the N2TEC website.

Boyce Greenfield, Pashby and Welk, LLP - visit website 

A Sioux Falls law firm that asists entrepreneurs with business formation and other start-up issues. Contact Sherri Rotert with your legal questions at 605 731-0215.

I.N. After Hours Sponsorships

Sponsorships for upcoming “I.N. After Hours” events are available. Your sponsorship entitles your company to a link on this Web site. It also reinforces your commitment to Sioux Falls entrepreneurs. “I.N. After Hours” sponsors are often active participants on the Innovation Network’s I.N. the Know series, which provides ongoing education and support for small business and entrepreneurialism. Contact Pam Boehm at pamb@sdtbc.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.