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Rich's Welding & Machine
Quality, Fast & Efficient Service"

Rich's Welding & Machine

Deb and Richard Dant are shown accepting the 1st Dollar of Profit for Rich's Welding & Machine with Nancy Larsen, Who assisted to develop a plan for business. Sharon Schamber of Freeman Community Development Corporation Was on hand to welcome this new business as well as John McDonald , Philip Svartoien, Sefp Board members and John Aman, CorTrust Banker. Not shown is Sue Stoll of the Small Business Development Center .  Picture courtesy of SE Electric Cooperative Inc.

COMPANY: Rich's Welding & Machine

 

OWNER(s): Richard & Deb Dant

 

LOCATION: Freeman , SD

 

PHONE: (605) 925-4200

 

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 1/2

 

BACKGROUND: Rich worked for Lyn's Welding in Viborg for six enjoyable years. Then the opportunity of owning his own business became evident when Wildcat ended welding services in Freeman and a building was available.

 

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: Business Planning & information

 

RESULTS: A New Business

 

QUOTABLE: “I first contacted Nancy Larsen in September 2002, looking at owning my own business. Over the past 2 ½ years she provided me with the tools and understanding to complete a plan for doing business. SEFP is an invaluable resource and Deb and I appreciate all of the help and encouragement.”

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