Beacom School of Business Hosts Fall 2025 Coyote Business Consulting Showcase
Over 10 weeks, more than two dozen student consultants worked with South Dakota businesses, nonprofits and community organizations to deliver hands-on, high-impact business solutions.
“The showcase represents the culmination of 10 weeks of hard work, collaboration and problem solving, and we are so excited to share the results with all of you,” said Chelsea Limoges, director of industry engagement, in her welcome remarks.
She also recognized program chair and faculty advisor Elizabeth Manser Payne, DBA, associate professor in the Beacom School of Business; the CBC faculty mentors; and key supporters including South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions, Journey Group, the USD Center for Career Design and the Beacom School of Business.
Limoges emphasized that students were selected not only for academic success but also for their creativity, initiative and professionalism.
“These students demonstrate what it looks like to tackle real-world business challenges with curiosity and courage,” she said. “They are helping South Dakota organizations be seen, be heard and grow.”
Following the presentations, attendees explored poster displays representing the full portfolio of the fall 2025 CBC projects. Guests had the opportunity to visit with student consultants, network with community partners and enjoy appetizers and mocktails while learning about each project.
“These partnerships show what is possible when students and industry come together,” Limoges said. “Every project is a chance for our students to grow, and a chance for our partners to benefit from fresh ideas, thoughtful research and actionable recommendations.”
FEATURED PROJECTS
International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros – Wild Mustang CommercialStudents traveled to Rapid City, South Dakota, to develop a 30-second commercial—including filming, producing, editing and composing original music—to help ISPMN amplify its mission and bring their stories to the public eye.
USD Center for Career Design
Students created marketing solutions designed to strengthen engagement between students and local businesses, helping the Center for Career Design increase visibility and build stronger connections across the state.
Journey Group
The student team developed a robust information dashboard to support competitor analysis, enhancing strategic planning and organizational insight.
Prairie Tool Company
Students produced a data-driven supply and demand dashboard using insights from both current and prospective customers, giving Prairie Tool new tools for forecasting and growth.
South Dakota Women in Agriculture Network
This team built a marketing and pricing strategy aimed at ensuring sustainability after grant funding ends. The project highlighted women in business and opened new doors for collaboration with the business school’s Bachelor of Business Administration in agribusiness leadership.
FULL PROJECT ROSTER – FALL 2025
ISPMB – Gabe Wolf, Sabun Dhital
Journey Group – Melanie Brozik, Yeasmin Akter
Prairie Tool Company – Ghali Ouakkas, George Itah
South Dakota Women in Ag Network – Abby Pinkerman, Dawson Aberson
USD Center for Career Design
Team 1: Grace Rooney, Tyson Test
Team 2: Ava Ammann, Hailey Honkomp
DARC – Delaney Scott, Kennedy Healy
Elk Point Chamber – Sonia Braucht, Haley Nold
Watertown Development Center – Carlos Rodgers, Ethan Strom
Sioux Empire Community Theatre – Grace Hodge, Jaden Plooster
Mead Museum – Abby Moore, Etuk Enobong
Heartland Humane Society – Cloie Stevens, Anna Medvyedyeva
Hocoka Indian Market – Nick Larson, Anessa Morales
Landeau Land and Cattle – Mia Pinkerman, Parker Johnson
SoDak Solutions – Kenzie Welch, Rosamaria Rodriguez
South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions – Tejas Budharamu, Kunjan Dodani
South Dakota Trade – Grant Nieuwendorp, Hope Vosika
USD President’s Office – Doug Stansley, William Paintstil
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