The First National Bank in Sioux Falls collected staff recommendations for supporting local retailers during the 2025 holidays. In an article published on December 2, employees highlighted gift cards, craft markets, restaurants and independent shops around the area.

Loan servicing specialist Jennifer Christiansen planned to buy gift cards from a meat market in Hartford. Mortgage operations team leader Jackie Voeltz identified local boutiques and coffee shops as sources of gift cards for stocking gifts.

Wealth advisor Kayleigh Tuenge recommended holiday craft shows as a way to buy from local makers. The bank’s article highlighted the 605 Made Holiday Market, which it sponsored, scheduled for December 6, 2025 at Cherapa Place.

The recommendations also included the Winter Farmers Market at Mosaic Arts & Events on Saturday mornings. Treasury management team leader Alex Haverly discussed eating at locally owned Sioux Falls restaurants, while content strategist Kara Tesch singled out Coffea’s seasonal drinks.

Personal trust officer Brooke Dunn named Child’s Play Toys as a recurring holiday-shopping choice. The article describes owner Nancy Savage’s store as offering story time, gift wrapping, personal shopping and staff assistance.