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Nancy Savage, Kayla Thompson, and Erin Rallis are small business owners in Sioux Falls, SD.

Neighboring women-owned small businesses create ‘experience’ in downtown Sioux Falls

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On the outside, it might seem like a bridal shop and a toy store would have nothing in common. That’s not the case for Marie and Marie Bridal and Child’s Play Toys. Located along Phillips Avenue, these neighboring women-owned small...
Nancy Savage, owner of Child's Play Toys, holding a stuffed cat amidst racks of girls' clothing.

Get to know Sioux Falls toy store Child’s Play Toys

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She’s exactly what you’d imagine a toy store owner to be. Like a character straight out of a movie about a magic toy shop. Except Nancy Savage is the magic of Child’s Play Toys. Brimming with energy and radiating joy...
Erin Rallis hangs wedding dresses in the window of Sioux Falls bridal shop Marie and Marie Bridal.

Get to know Sioux Falls bridal shop Marie and Marie Bridal

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Some people claim they can read their sibling’s mind. For sisters Erin Rallis and Kayla Thompson, that sentiment just might be more than hyperbole. “Marie and Marie Bridal feels like one of those things that was meant to be,” said...
Kae Klinkenborg looking at blueprints with construction workers.

7 local 'Women in Business' break down barriers in male-dominated industries

About 10 years ago, Business Banker Jill Mockler looked at the community around her and saw a need to bring women in business together. From that need, First National Bank’s annual Ladies Day Event was born. “We started this event...
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Women in Business: Jill Mockler exemplifies leadership in business banking

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For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!   Jill Mockler has spent her entire 23-year career at First National Bank. Just before graduating from the...
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Women in Business: Kari Karst creates opportunities for others in construction

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For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!   “I hope more women choose to experience the joy that I have experienced through...
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Women in Business: Sarah Madison challenges assumptions, advocates for women in investing

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For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!   “I’ve had clients of both genders tell me they’ve never worked with a female...
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Women in Business: Kelsey Geraets silences doubters in agriculture

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For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!   “The biggest challenge I’ve had to overcome is the stigma around women working on...
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Women in Business: Sarah Atchison values hard work, teamwork in manufacturing

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For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!   Sarah Atchison hadn’t originally planned to work in manufacturing. Growing up in a dental...
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Women in Business: Kae Klinkenborg brings passion for design to facility management

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For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!   The last half of 2022 was an exciting time for FNB Facilities Experience Manager...
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