Kelsi Groth is excited to introduce Shelli Christiansen as a part of her business expansion at Attitudes by Kelsi.  The PDC and

PACC reps were on hand as well as SEFP board members for a ribbon cutting and presentation of 1st Dollar(s) of Profit. Front

row: (l-r) Tracey Olson, Shelli Christiansen, Kelsi Groth and Nancy Larsen.  Second row:(l-r)  Mark Kasten,  Justin O’Keefe,

Curt Lukes, Julie Dykstra of Farmers State Bank, Char Hay and Lisa Carlson.  Third row:(l-r  John McDonald, David Lambert,

Mark Joffer and Jim Jones.                                                                                    Picture courtesy of SE Electric Cooperative Inc.

COMPANY:  Attitudes by Kelsi

OWNER:  Kelsi Groth

LOCATION:  Parker

PHONE/EMAIL:  (605) 297-5379

NUMBER OF JOBS:  2

BACKGROUND:  Kelsi graduated from Stewarts School of Cosmetology in 1992

and after working for others began this business in 1998, renting the present facility.

Over the years, walls, a new furnace, decorating and equipment have been added

while building the clientele.  Through this business expansion more services are

added along with the services of a home town resident, Shelli Christiansen.

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED:  Business Planning

RESULTS:  An expanded business

QUOTABLE:  “I didn’t know if my dreams to expand my salon would ever happen

but after working with Nancy Larsen and Mark Slade everything just came together.

I never had a business plan before and now I do and hope to follow the plan as best

as I can.  Thanks to everyone for making my dreams a reality.”