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Ruben, a certified Automotive Technician with over two decades of experience in auto repair, had a deep passion for automobiles since childhood. Ruben and his wife Wendi decided to establish their own business in the automotive industry.
In rural Minnesota, Autumn Lee, a former farm wife turned entrepreneur, weaves resilience, growth, and community spirit through her business, Sunshine & Whiskey Filling Station.
Pink Apron Bakery started on a whim. Like most good things in life, it happened unexpectedly. I have always had a passion for baking, and had a dream as a child that one day I would have my own bake shop.
Katy Holland recently opened a dog boarding service, Beaver Creek Boarding, on their farm-site in rural Olivia.
5 Family Ranch is a Modern-Rustic Event Venue.5 Family Ranch boasts breathtaking indoor and outdoor spaces
August 2023 marked the 34th year Awards Plus Design has been in business and the first month for the new owners Nick and Jill Schwarz. Jamie and Beth Marcotte opened Awards Plus in 1989. In 1998, Brian and Nancy Kor. purchased the business. In 2006, the Kor’s built a new building in the development on the southwest side of Marshall on Hwy 23 where the business still operates.
For nearly three decades Progressive Collision and Glass Center, Inc. has been a staple on Main Street in Ortonville, MN. Steve and Linda Roggenbuck opened their business in 1995. With a growing family of four little boys, they were determined to make their dream a success. The couple reached out to the Southwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center and were connected with consultant Ruth Ann Karty.
Kay Williams Prunty decided to move her business, “The Dance Academy” into a larger, newly remodeled building located at 555 Kragness Avenue in Worthington, with the start of fall classes in September 2020.
Tony and Heidi Paskewitz, owners of Prairie Meats, Inc., recently opened their new livestock processing plant and meat market, at 2505 West Lincoln Ave in Olivia.
E & H Piping, Inc. which is named for Sergio’s children, currently employs 12 fulltime staff and eight part-time employees. The Company is in the repair, maintenance and demolition business, often providing service for ethanol plants.
Southwest Minnesota State University and the Minnesota SBDC Network is a proud part of the Department of Employment and Economic Development in the State of Minnesota. It is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Southwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center or call 507.537.7386.
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