Sioux Metro Growth Alliance

09/04/2026

Another great Leadership Sioux Metro session in the books!

We’re grateful for our incredible lineup of speakers who took the time to give their insights on leadership, business, and culture:
Dr. Ron Place, Regional President & CEO, Avera McKennan
Think 3D Solutions
Tim McCarthy, GM & CEO, Sioux Valley Energy
Jeff Eckhoff, Retired

A special thanks to Marmen Energy and Henkel for giving our group a tour of your facility and to Sioux Valley Energy for hosting our session!

09/04/2026

Another great Leadership Sioux Metro session in the books!

We’re grateful for our incredible lineup of speakers who took the time to give their insights on leadership, business, and culture:
Dr. Ron Place, Regional President & CEO, Avera McKennan
Think 3D Solutions
Tim McCarthy, GM & CEO, Sioux Valley Energy
Jeff Eckhoff, Retired

A special thanks to Marmen Energy Co. and Henkel for giving our group a tour of your facility and to Sioux Valley Energy for hosting our session!

09/04/2026

"This program is an investment in both our local businesses and our community's future." Garretson launches matching grants for facade improvements: https://lnkd.in/e6Md9M72

09/04/2026

Need some holiday weekend plans? Head to Brandon for the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Biz Bash!

09/02/2026

Still plenty of golf season left for a trip to "The Creek!" Happy first anniversary to the new ownership on track for a record year: https://siouxfalls.business/new-owners-make-upgrades-as-spring-creek-sets-annual-record/

09/01/2026

Regionalization at work: How the Lewis & Clark water system is meeting today's demand and preparing for the future.

VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System set another record for water usage in a single day this summer. The demand for drinking water grows year after year, espe…

08/31/2026

And just like that… Leadership Sioux Metro is underway!

Our first-ever session brought together an incredible group of leaders for a day filled with learning, connection, and new ideas.

Here’s a look back at our first session as we gear up for Session 2 this week! We can’t wait to keep the momentum going.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this program possible and supporting leadership development across the Sioux Metro!

Sponsors:
POET
SDN Communications
Sanford Health
Midco
Sioux Valley Energy
First Bank & Trust
Sioux Falls Development Foundation
First PREMIER Bank
South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development

08/31/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to position your business for growth in City of Brandon South Dakota - Municipal Government: https://siouxfalls.business/new-commercial-development-in-brandon-offers-interstate-access-national-retail-activity/

08/27/2026

Congrats to our member community, Garretson, SD, and Garretson Economic Development on their grant received from Alliance Communications to help build their new pickleball courts!

Our team was able to assist with the grant writing process and help secure this grant.

Helping our member communities identify opportunities, secure resources, and bring projects like this to life is just one of the ways SMGA supports community growth and success.

08/27/2026

There's a new addition in Brandon this back-to-school season:

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Burkman Valley Elementary will open its doors tomorrow as the fifth elementary school in the Brandon Valley School District. Principal Mary Mudder says the turnouts …