The 1st Dollar of Profit was presented to Kim Petersen, owner of Petersen Portraits  in Parkston from Nancy Larsen,

Enterprise Facilitator.  Those present include, back row:  John Deppe, John McDonald, Parkston Mayor Dave Hoffman,

Luverne Langerock (SEFP board members)  and Mike Maxwell, representing Parkston Commercial Club.  In the front are

Lana Herlyn, Kim and Nancy.   Not shown is Sue Stoll of SBDC.        Picture courtesy of Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc.

COMPANY:  Petersen Portraits

OWNERS:  Kim Petersen

LOCATION:  Parkston

PHONE/EMAIL:  (605) 928- 3525 / portrait@santel.net

NUMBER OF JOBS:  1

BACKGROUND:  A natually creative person, Kim was drawn to photography

while in college. She started her own business five years ago in another community. 

A building on Parkston’s Main Street gave her the opportunity to create a

beautiful setting to do business.  She takes classes at Mid-America Institute of

Professional Photographers every year to continue her education.

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED:  Business Planning

RESULTS:  A New Business

QUOTABLE:  “The SEFP and SBDC helped me put together the details of my

business plan and it would not have gotten done without the help.  It made me

stop and think about the processes and the importance of planning.  I thank you

for this free and confidential business assistance.”