Entrepreneurs
I'm Rich Naser, Jr., Executive Director of the South Dakota Technology Business Center.

Starting and growing a business in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a smart decision for any entrepreneur. In Sioux Falls, businesses can be up and running faster than anywhere in the nation — and the friendly Sioux Falls business climate helps companies prosper. Local and state governments in Sioux Falls are PRO-BUSINESS. That means less red tape, fewer taxes and higher profits for your new company. Sioux Falls is the outstanding choice for your entrepreneurial business.

The South Dakota Technology Business Center can help you.

If you are planning to start a business in Sioux Falls or want to expand your business to the Sioux Falls area, be sure to contact the South Dakota Technology Business Center (SDTBC). This business incubator offers programs and facilities specifically designed to help new and growing businesses. You'll find information about the outstanding technology infrastructure and flexible lease terms for office and wet lab space. The Technology Business Center assists growth and technology-focused companies by connecting them to partner organizations, professional resources, mentors and investors. SDTBC offers business a turnkey solution for leveraging state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities. Check it out at http://www.sdtbc.com.
Sioux Falls is attracting the best young talent in the region.
Next Generation Consulting included Sioux Falls among the Top Ten “Hotspots for Young, Talented Workers.” The firm, based in Madison, WI, interviewed 39,000 young professionals and studied residential and relocation patterns of 20-40 year olds to determine the rankings. Sioux Falls is also one of the nation's top “bike-friendly” cities and is highly ranked nationally for affordable cost of living, cultural attractions for young executives and educational opportunities, from area universities and career education centers. You'll have access to great employees as your company grows!

Connectivity is our middle name in Sioux Falls.
Utility and telecommunications infrastructure in Sioux Falls is affordable and state-of-the-art. Xcel Energy provides reliable electrical service to the city, and national telecom carriers like CenturyLink and AT&T and smaller, regional carriers such as SDN, Midcontinent and Knology supply redundant fiber optic networks to serve the needs of any corporate location. From a hardware standpoint, IBM, HP and EMC all have local service technicians and parts depots in Sioux Falls. For utility information, click here.

There’s no better address for business than Sioux Falls.
Business site selectors recognize the clear advantages of a location in Sioux Falls—national rankings prove it!
• Sioux Falls is No. 1 on Forbes’ list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers for eight years in a row.
• Kiplinger.com ranks Sioux Falls 7th in the nation with the lowest overall tax burden.
• Sioux Falls is in the Top Ten of Moody’s Economy.com index rating of overall economic vitality.
• Sioux Falls is among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation and one of only two metro areas in the Midwest to make the top 50, according to the U.S. Census.

In addition, South Dakota is a right-to-work state with:
No State Corporate Income Tax
No State Personal Income Tax
No Personal Property Tax
No Inheritance Tax
No Inventory Tax

When it comes to entrepreneurial business, Sioux Falls is best.
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council released its annual rankings of the states according to their public policy climates for small business and entrepreneurship. Titled "Small Business Survival Index: Ranking the Policy Environment for Entrepreneurship Across the Nation," South Dakota has been ranked #1 for the last eight years and #1 in eleven out of the fourteen years the study has been conducted.

To connect with all you need to know about starting your own business in Sioux Falls, check out the link at the SD Technology Business Center home page, under Start Your Business.

You can have it all — a skilled workforce, an enviable quality of life and substantial cost savings. If you’re interested in learning more about the advantages of an entrepreneurial enterprise in Sioux Falls, South Dakota please contact Rich Naser at richn@sdtbc.com or (605) 275-8000.