South Dakota Chamber of Commerce - Governor's Giant Vision Competition

02/27/2025

2025 Giant Vision Qualifiers Announced!
See news release at https://southdakotagiantvision.com/2025-giant-vision-winners-announced/
Thank you to our generous sponsors Black Hills Energy, Christiansen Land & Cattle, Dacotah Bank, First PREMIER Bank, KELOLAND News, MidAmerican Energy, NorthWestern Energy, Valley Queen Cheese, South Dakota I-Corps Hub Great Plains, Wheeler Manufacturing Co., Inc. and to our student competition sponsors Citi and SD EPSCoR!

11/21/2024

THINKING ABOUT APPLYING TO THE NEXT GIANT VISION COMPETITION?

The 2025 Governor's Giant Vision Application Deadline for both the Open and Student Competitions is Friday, January 3rd at midnight!

Thank you to our 2025 student competition sponsors US and SD EPSCoR!

11/18/2024

Check out the schedule and sign up for one of the December Entrepreneurship Workshops!

ABERDEEN: Fri., Dec. 6, 11 AM-1 PM, Northern State University, Barnett Center, Kessler's Champions Room - Registration deadline Nov. 30.

RAPID CITY: Mon., Dec. 9. 12-1:30 PM, Surbeck Center, Dorr Room, SD Mines - Registration deadline Dec. 2.
RAPID CITY: Mon., Dec. 9, 4-5:30 PM, Surbeck Center, Mystic Room, SD Mines - Registration dealine Dec 2.

MADISON: Wed., Dec. 11, 8-10 AM, DSU MadLabs Briefing Room - Registration deadline Dec. 4.

BROOKINGS: Wed., Dec. 11, 11 AM-1 PM, Brookings Innovation Ctr, Research Park - Registration deadline Dec. 4.

SIOUX FALLS: Wed., Dec. 11, 3-5 PM, USD GEAR Center, Room G-225, 4800 N Career Ave - Registration deadline Dec. 4.

VERMILLION: Thurs., Dec. 12, 12-2 PM, Muenster University Ctr 216/216A, 414 E Clark St. - Registration deadline Dec. 5.

Register at: https://bit.ly/4fynAy9

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10/23/2024

If you are considering applying in next year's Giant Vision Competition, don't miss this incredible opportunity!

Join us for our NEW Annual Startup Pitch Night on December 12th at the new Cherapa 2 Event Space in Sioux Falls!

Watch as 8 companies—4 tech startups and 4 traditional businesses—compete for a $5,000 cash prize in each category. With up to 100 attendees, this event is the perfect opportunity to witness compelling business ideas and local entrepreneurs as these companies prepare for the Governor's Giant Vision Grant Competition in February, where they’ll pitch for up to $20,000!

🗓️ Simplified Schedule:
5:00 PM – Networking & Apps
5:30 PM – Pitch Competitions & Crowd Engagement
8:00 PM – Winner Announced!

Apply to pitch OR join our ticket waitlist for this exciting night! https://www.startupsiouxfalls.com/startup-pitch-night/

10/16/2024

Check out the latest offerings from South Dakota FAST Launch!

South Dakota FAST Launch is back! Additional grant funding has been secured and we are opening applications for FAST Launch Second Season 2024/2025- https://mailchi.mp/sdbio/join-us-for-our-annual-summit-5797463

10/16/2024

TAKE NOTE of the schedule change to the 2025 Governor's Giant Vision Startup Competition. Giant Vision has traditionally been held during the month of April and in conjunction with the annual GOED conference.

Earlier this year, it was announced that next year’s GOED conference would be held the last week of February, in Pierre.

As host of the Giant Vision program, the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be holding the 2025 competition February 25-26 in Pierre.

With this schedule change, application deadlines for both competitions are Friday, January 3, 2025.

Visit https://bit.ly/3MQSO8x for full program details.

South Dakota Chamber of Commerce's Governor's Giant Vision Competition. Competitive event for South Dakota entrepreneur's to win seed money.

07/09/2024

A great opportunity!

There are spots open for our upcoming CO.STARTERS weekend bootcamp!

If you're creative, community-minded, and serious about turning your passion into a thriving business, this program is for you. During this four-part program, you'll work with peers and a trained facilitator to strategize and ultimately move your business forward with a specific framework.

Here are the four parts we'll focus on:
🚀Discover: You'll refine your business model
🚀Promote: Market your business effectively
🚀Build: Create your financial building blocks
🚀Launch: Build momentum to achieve your goals

The bootcamp will take place on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday August 18th. There are only 20 spots available, so don't wait to fill out your application.

Want more info? https://bit.ly/3S3TxVB

06/17/2024

Congratulations to Grace Kramer, eqUTI, for being selected to pitch at the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit! https://bit.ly/4euhJtN

Grace Kramer, a student at Northern State University, placed second in the 2023 Giant Vision Student Competition. Best wishes for continued success!

For more on Giant Vision, visit https://bit.ly/3MQSO8x

South Dakota Chamber of Commerce's Governor's Giant Vision Competition. Competitive event for South Dakota entrepreneur's to win seed money.

05/30/2024

Congratulations to Startup Sioux Falls!

“Everyone was very intrigued by our story of evolution and change." How Startup Sioux Falls is sharing its success on a national stage.

03/25/2024

2024 Giant Vision Qualifiers Announced!
See news release at https://business.sdchamber.biz/news/details/news-release-3-25-2024

Thank you to our generous sponsors Black Hills Energy, Christiansen Land & Cattle, Dacotah Bank, First PREMIER Bank, KELOLAND News, MidAmerican Energy, NorthWestern Energy, Valley Queen Cheese, Wheeler Manufacturing Co., Inc. and to our student competition sponsors Citi and SD EPSCoR!

March 25, 2024South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry PO Box 190 Pierre, SD 57501For Immediate Release South Dakota Chamber Announces 2024 Governor’s Giant Vision Competition Qualifiers PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA, March 25, 2024. - As host of the Governor’s Giant Vision Startup Competition, South ...

02/14/2024

Where does the time go?! Deadlines for this year's Giant Vision are almost here. Friday, Feb. 23rd for the open competition and March 1st for the student. https://bit.ly/3MQSO8x

Not a competitor, join us 9:30-11:30 AM April 11 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center to view and visit with this year's finalists.

South Dakota Chamber of Commerce's Governor's Giant Vision Competition. Competitive event for South Dakota entrepreneur's to win seed money.

01/08/2024

Exciting opportunity for South Dakota entrepreneurs! Apply now for the Governor's Giant Vision open/business competition by Feb 23, 2024. Your chance to win $20,000 in the open competition and kickstart your business journey. Check out the guidelines and application details at https://bit.ly/3MQSO8x. Don't miss out!

Thank you to our 20 year sponsor Black Hills Energy!

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