It is the only business program in South Dakota accredited by the American Association of Colleges and Schools of Business. Not only has the program outgrown its facility, but also the building is clearly outdated for training the high-tech business professionals of the future. It is estimated that a new building would cost approximately four percent more than expanding and updating Patterson. We are trying to work and help the small and family businesses, which are the predominant business owners in South Dakota and the nation. The event is open to South Dakota Family Business Initiative members and non-members.
Interested individuals can still make reservations for the retreat.
The Family Business Initiative is located at USD and designed to work with small and family businesses. The group was started in 1993, with a mission to build relationships that promote healthy family and successful businesses through education research and peer interaction. The group provides other assistance and maintains a resource library for its members. The University of South Dakota School of Business recently honored several distinguished alumni and two outstanding students during the 55th Annual USD School of Business Recognition Banquet. Alumnus, was awarded to two individuals, Warren L. Prostrollo, Jr. of Paradise Valley, Ariz, and Gary R. Fish of Rapid City.