"We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment for new and early-stage businesses, helping them to create and develop innovative technologies that will shape the future of South Dakota."

Rich Naser - Director

SD Technology Business Center

Recent News

Kalliki Software chooses SD Technology Business Center

July 1, 2010 – Kalliki Software, LLC is the newest client at the South Dakota Technology Business Center. The company focuses on open source web and software development and was founded by Shane Thomas, Adam Learing and Michael Lustfield. All three founders are recent graduates of Dakota State University.

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Effort to support entrepreneurs pays off in high-wage jobs

Sioux Falls, SD – During the past six years South Dakota Technology Business Center client and graduate companies have created 339 new jobs and paid an average salary of greater than $70,000 in 2009. The Center was started by Forward Sioux Falls in 2004 to foster entrepreneurship and create high-wage, high-skill career opportunities in the Sioux Falls area.

 “Job growth for our clients and graduates did slow in 2009,” says Rich Naser, the Center’s executive director. “But given the economic conditions, we are excited that these companies still needed to add 28 new positions.”

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OmegaQuant wins Giant Vision Business Competition

April 21, 2010 – OmegaQuant LLC won first-place in the 2010 Giant Vision Business Competition held in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, April 20. The company earned $20,000 for securing first place and will have the opportunity to attend the 2011 national World’s Best Technology competition.

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DataSync founder named SD Young Entrepreneur of the Year

April 19, 2010 – Mike Vetter of DataSync in Sioux Falls has been named the South Dakota Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2010 by the South Dakota Small Business Administration District Office. DataSync delivers hosted and integrated business applications through its DataSync Suite and has been a client of the South Dakota Technology Business Center since 2007.

"We are very excited that Mike has received this honor," said Rich Naser, the SDTBC's executive director. "Mike has always demonstrated the tenancity and passion required to grow a successful busienss."

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SDTBC hosts Sen. Tim Johnson for economic roundtable discussion

April 8, 2010 - U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) talked about his efforts to turn around the toughest recession since the Great Depression during a roundtable with business and economic development leaders at the South Dakota Technology Business Center. Johnson highlighted the recent passage of a jobs bill, called the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act), that will help grow small businesses, spur job creation and continue transportation projects that otherwise may not have moved forward.

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