Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a special broadcast live from Watertown on Northeast Radio SD, with news broadcaster Steve Jurrens, local business experts gathered to mark Financial Literacy Month by providing a masterclass in small business ownership. Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the SBDC, and Mark Nelson of GrowSD joined forces to demystify the complexities of business lending and the critical steps required for both startups and established busi

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Mount Marty University has identified its primary lead for the Class of 2026 commencement: Dr. Melissa Meidinger. As the Watertown Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Meidinger is slated to deliver a high-bandwidth keynote address that serves as the final system check for undergraduate students entering the professional ecosystem.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a world obsessed with technical skills and high-level certifications, Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Leadership Lab Facilitator, is challenging entrepreneurs to look inward. In a recent interview with Northeast Radio SD, Dr. Meidinger argued that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the single greatest predictor of professional success—often far outweighing a high IQ.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - National Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Day is more than just a date on the calendar for Dr. Melissa Meidinger; it is a celebration of the “superheroes” who drive the South Dakota economy.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For small business owners and entrepreneurs, social media marketing often feels less like a valuable tool and more like an overwhelming chore. It is a common struggle that Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Watertown, regularly sees.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the South Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC), recently appeared on Northeast Radio SD’s new program, “The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Dream. Start. Grow.” to discuss the comprehensive support available to local business owners.