The Bakery opens in renovated historic building

The Bakery has opened at 910 N. Main Ave.

The historic former bakery was renovated into three stories of space for the community-based organization, which aims to encourage education and collaboration among businesses and entrepreneurs.

The Bakery is based on a membership and sponsorship model.

There are 175 members so far and 30 business sponsors.

Members have access 24 hours a day. One-day passes are available. The Bakery holds events such as speed networking and a monthly Food Truck Friday.

"It's engineered and designed by our members," co-founder Clint Brown said. "We've designed the space around them."

People are coming to The Bakery both to connect with others and for a quiet place to work, he said.

Brown and co-founder Brian Rand thought of the idea after working individually with small businesses on web and marketing efforts. They heard from several businesspeople who wanted a space to connect and learn from each other.

"I feel like Sioux Falls is the best city in the country," Rand said. "I'm just excited to be here and see what The Bakery is going to do."

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