Browse 20 employee-owned companies headquartered in South Dakota. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.
Agriculture
One of the largest grain and agronomy cooperatives in the northern plains, providing grain storage, marketing, crop inputs, and energy products to member-owners.
Retail
Family-owned and operated footwear retailer serving the Sioux Falls community since 1913, with a strong profit-sharing tradition for long-term employees.
Energy
Diversified energy company providing natural gas and electric utility services to customers in South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, and several other states.
Finance
Payment processing and merchant services company serving small to mid-size businesses, with employee ownership through profit-sharing and stock options.
Construction
HVAC and air quality solutions company serving commercial and residential customers in the Sioux Falls metro area with employee profit-sharing model.
Manufacturing
World-leading manufacturer of electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems, and large-screen video displays for sports, commercial, and transportation applications.
Energy
Member-owned wholesale power cooperative providing electricity to 24 distribution cooperatives and one municipally-owned electric system in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota.
Healthcare
Nonprofit organization advocating for and providing healthcare services to Native American tribal communities across the Great Plains region.
Construction
Full-service construction company specializing in commercial, industrial, and institutional building projects across the upper Midwest. Employee-owned through ESOP.
Social Services
Nonprofit disability rights organization providing advocacy, peer support, and independent living services throughout South Dakota with a participatory governance model.
Professional Services
Strategic communications firm offering design, marketing, and brand strategy services. Certified B Corp committed to stakeholder capitalism and employee empowerment.
Manufacturing
One of the largest manufacturers of storm doors and storm windows in the United States. Known for quality craftsmanship and strong employee profit-sharing programs.
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