South Dakota top in the nation for family-owned businesses
21 Jul 2022
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ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - According to a recent report by OnDeck, 43% of businesses in South Dakota are family-owned, making it the leading state in the nation for family-owned businesses.
Ken’s SuperFair Foods, Thunder Road, Steven Lust Automotive and Centennial Homes are just a few examples of family-owned businesses in the Hub City.
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Brookings Economic Development Corporation
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