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Business Events

September 17, 7–8:30 p.m. | Free

Go beyond the surface and discover the groundbreaking science happening nearly a mile underground in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Join us to explore how researchers from around the world are tackling some of the biggest questions in science at the Sanford Underground Research Facility. From searching for dark matter and studying neutrinos to investigating life in extreme environments, you’ll get an inside look at the cutting-edge research taking place deep beneath Lead, South Dakota.

Whether you’re a lifelong science enthusiast or simply curious about the discoveries happening beneath your feet, this event offers an engaging introduction to the world-class science and remarkable stories emerging from the former Homestake Gold Mine.

Admission is free, but space is limited. Reserve your ticket today at discover.sanfordlab.org to secure your seat.

September 24, 8–9:15 a.m. | Free

The SDSU Ness School of Management and Economics and SDSU Extension will host an economic briefing on September 24 from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the MarketBeat Theatre (100 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).

Join the SDSU Ness School for a moderated discussion alongside regional industry leaders, connecting national and global economic trends to their implications for the metro area and upper Midwest region. This briefing convenes business and civic leaders in the Sioux Falls Metro for a working breakfast and a disciplined examination of the economic forces shaping metro business.

The Ness School Economic Briefing is how the region’s senior leaders – and those who intend to be – begin their day.

The briefing is open to the public. The discussion is on the record.

Registration is requested and can be completed using the website link.

Breakfast will be provided.

October 8, All day | $16.25 – $159.00

TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/2026leadershipandculturesummit

2026 Leadership & Culture Summit
Presented by Cota Coaching & Consulting
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Downtown Sioux Falls

Join us for a day designed to challenge, inspire, and equip leaders at every level.

The 2026 Leadership & Culture Summit brings together business leaders, HR professionals, and people managers for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical strategies you can take back to your organization.
You’ll walk away with new ideas for leading your people, strengthening your culture, attracting and retaining talent, and building a workplace where people want to stay and grow.

Featuring Keynote Speaker Chris Czarnik
Chris will bring an engaging, practical perspective on today’s workforce and challenge attendees to rethink how they attract, develop, and retain great people.
Invest in your leaders. Invest in your people. Strengthen your organization.

Reserve your seat today!

October 8, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | $159

The 2026 Leadership & Culture Summit, presented by Cota Coaching & Consulting, is a full-day event designed for leaders who want practical strategies to attract great people, build stronger teams, navigate change, and create workplaces where employees want to stay and grow. The day features nationally recognized keynote speaker Chris Czarnik, an interactive session on leading through change, and facilitated table discussions that give attendees the opportunity to learn from other leaders and tackle real workplace challenges. Attendees will leave with fresh ideas, practical tools, and strategies they can put to work immediately.

October 13, 5:30–7 p.m. | $50

Creative business for people ready to freelance, launch or grow. This is the crash course I wish someone had given me, and I’m walking through two real businesses side by side: my husband’s freelance setup and my own as a founder. You’ll leave with a checklist to start building your own foundation.

November 10, 5:30–7 p.m. | $50

Digital foundations for professionals who rely on a website. If you’re the one who inherited the website and became the go-to overnight, this talk is for you. I’ll open up a real client website, before and after, straight from Figma and the sitemap, so you can see exactly what changed and why. You’ll leave understanding how web foundations work and how to ask your developer sharper questions.