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Business Briefs for Aug. 21

Lundgren named director of Real Estate Development at Duininck Companies Duininck Companies is a family-owned, multi-generational portfolio of businesses with a vision for growth that inspired the recent addition of a real estate industry sector focus. Tim Lundgren has been named the director of Real Estate Development for the Duininck Companies, which includes Prinsco; Duininck Golf; Duininck, its heavy civil and commercial divisions in the Midwest and Southern U.S.; Duininck Concrete; Hart Ranch Golf Club, and Hart Ranch Development Company. Lundgren will provide real estate ...

Business Briefs for July 27

JMHS names Johnson as interim chief executive officer The Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Kathy Johnson as the interim chief executive officer. Johnson, who previously served as the CEO and administrator at JMHS from 2007 to 2015, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the organization. During her previous tenure, Johnson oversaw significant projects including the physical therapy and front entrance building project and played a key role in planning the care center building, completed in 2018. “As the interim ...

Business Briefs for July 25

Avera chief mission officer named Avera announced that after an extensive national search, Dave Belde, PhD, has been named chief mission officer for Avera Health. He succeeds Mary Hill, who retired at the end of June. “As a health care ministry rooted in the Gospel, mission is central to Avera and as such our chief mission officer is a key member of our senior leadership team,” said Sr. Mary Kay Panowicz, chair of the Avera System Members, the Avera sponsors. “Dave will be a tremendous asset as Avera remains centered on our mission and alignment to Catholic health care ...

Business Briefs for July 3

Skogrand achieves Circle of Success Recognition at Ameriprise Financial Corey Skogrand, CFP, ChFC, CLU, a private wealth adviser with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Marshall, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in 2024. To earn this achievement, Skogrand established himself as one of the company’s top advisors. Only a select number of high-performing advisers earn this distinction. Skogrand has 28 years of experience with Ameriprise Financial.

Business Briefs for June 26

Schwan’s Company announces partnership of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Schwan’s Company and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games announced a partnership to support the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to be held in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026. Schwan’s joins the celebration of inclusivity along with the USA Games co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s and UnitedHealthcare. Schwan’s is the fastest growing frozen food company in the United States, with industry-leading products sold into retail grocery and food service channels. Its flagship Red Baron frozen pizza brand ...

Business Briefs for June 8

Van der Hagen, Skogrand & Associates earns Ameriprise Client Experience Award Van der Hagen, Skogrand & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Marshall, has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2023. Van der Hagen, Skogrand & Associates was honored with this award because of their ability to consistently deliver personalized, goal-based advice and exceptional client service. Award recipients earned an overall client satisfaction rating equal to or greater than 4.9 out of 5.0 and maintained stellar business results. The ...