Existing Industry
I'm Mary Medema, Director of Workforce Development for the Sioux Falls Development Foundation.

The economic growth of Sioux Falls has been fueled by the expansion of businesses like yours. While economic development efforts work to bring new companies to our area, the fact is that 80% of all new jobs created in our community come from existing businesses.

Existing businesses like yours are growing Sioux Falls!

You know the reasons Sioux Falls is a great place to grow a business. Here in Sioux Falls, operations can be up and running faster than anywhere in the nation — and the friendly Sioux Falls business climate helps companies prosper. Best of all, local and state governments in Sioux Falls are PRO-BUSINESS. That means less red tape, fewer taxes and higher profits for your company. We can help your growing business with a variety of services.
We're here to help your company expand.
The Sioux Falls Development Foundation has assisted hundreds of companies to grow during the past six decades. We have links to government services, can advise you about permitting and regulatory processes and are connected to available incentive programs that could be of benefit to your expansion. Here in South Dakota, state, county and local governments are eager to see your business grow — they are on your side. Talk to us — we're here to help you expand.

We've got the information you need.
From the demographic information in our Community Profile to the listings of Sioux Falls companies in our Business Directory, the Development Foundation works hard to keep you in the know. Our Buildings and Sites page brings you up to date on available places for your expanding business and can help give you an overview of the Sioux Falls area marketplace. We can provide assistance if you are importing or exporting products, looking for information on training programs available for your industry or have questions about environmental issues. When it comes to getting the data you need to grow, consult the Development Foundation first!

Sioux Falls works hard to attract the best young talent.
Our workforce development effort is innovative, successful and utilizes a multi-media approach to reach more people throughout the nation. Next Generation Consulting included Sioux Falls among the Top Ten “Hotspots for Young, Talented Workers.” 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!

Growing companies need superior connectivity.
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 business expansion, we can help.
You can have it all — a skilled workforce, an enviable quality of life and substantial cost savings. If you’re interested in expanding your business in Sioux Falls, South Dakota please contact me at marym@siouxfalls.com or (605) 339-0103. We're here to help you grow!