The Prairie Family Business Association was founded in 1993 as South Dakota Family Business Initiative with the express mission of enhancing the long-term survival and success of its family business members. Today, this focus is maintained through three streams of emphasis:

• Involving, educating, and recognizing the accomplishments of our members


• Building alliances with complementary organizations


• Sharing resources with potential members

Implementation of this mission is through a continuous series of life-long education programs. The cornerstone of these events is the annual Prairie Family Business Conference, with an integral part of all educational programs being the networking opportunities where family business members learn from each other.

Tim Habbershon (1993-1995)
Stanley Mendel (1995-1998)
Clark Hammond (1998-2000)
Beth Adamson (2001-Present)