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The Pit Stop
"You Will be Glad You Walked in the Door"
 Glenn Kirschenman, business owner and SEFP Board Member is shown accepting his "1st Dollar of Profit" from Nancy Larsen, Enterprise Facilitator. Other SEFP board members present to congratulate Glenn are shown in the back row: John McDonald, John Limoges, Luverne Langerock, Alan Ward and Dave Hoffman, Middle Row: Mark Buechler, Karen Freier and John Deppe. Front row: Lana Herlyn, Nancy and Glenn. Not shown is Sue Stoll, Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Picture courtesy of Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc. |
OWNERS: Glenn Kirschenman
LOCATION: Menno, SD
PHONE: (605) 387- 9971
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3
BACKGROUND: As a grain & animal farmer for the past 20 years, Glenn saw the opportunity for investing in a retail establishment especially when a friend showed interest in managing the facility. After completing the plan for doing business, it seemed to be achievable and he took the risk.
ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: Business Plan
RESULTS: A New Business
QUOTABLE: "It is one thing to serve on a board and another to receive services provided by the Board. The experience has convinced me of the importance of business planning and solidifies my continued involvement in the SEFP. "
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