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Growing Places

Sioux Metro Growth Alliance

Hear about all things economic development in the Sioux Falls metro area with the team at Sioux Metro Growth Alliance

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59:12

Growth Summit Recap: Nuclear Energy Keynote Eric Meyer

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2025/12/31

Eric Meyer, Founder and Executive Director for Generation Atomic, addresses the crowd at the 2025 Growth Summit as the morning keynote. Listen in as Eric explains the advancements in nuclear energy and discusses what is on the horizon nuclear power generation in the United States.

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44:33

Growth Summit Recap: Power 101

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2025/12/31

Didn't have a chance to attend the 2025 Growth Summit? Listen in to our Power 101 panel featuring SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen as the panel moderator and panelists: Sam Wagner (Business and Community Development Manager, MidAmerican Energy), Steve Kolbeck (State Director-SD, Xcel Energy), and Mike Jaspers (VP of Business Development, East River Electric).

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23:21

Serving Rural Communities with Lorraine Polak

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2025/12/03

In this episode of Growing Places, SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen sits down with Lorraine Polak, State Director for USDA-Rural Development. Listen is as the pair discusses improving infrastructure in rural South Dakota, USDA-RD efforts to bolster preparedness in rural communities, and how your community can get connected to resources. Visit USDA-RD on X Lorraine's Hidden Gem: Lewis and Clark Trails Tyler's Hidden Gem: Grey Goose Social Club

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33:42

The Electric Eric Pauli - Xcel Energy

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2025/11/19

Join us as SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen invites Eric Pauli, Community Relations Manager for Xcel Energy, to the podcast studio. The pair discuss Xcel Energy’s role in supporting economic and community development across South Dakota through reliable power delivery and strategic infrastructure planning and more. Eric's not-so-hidden Gem: Scheels

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57:35

Responsible Development with Mike Bockorny EDPA-SD

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2025/10/29

Join us as SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen sits down with President for South Dakota's Economic Development Professionals Association (EDPA), Mike Bockorny. Tyler and Mike discuss economic development in South Dakota, traveling the state, and making South Dakota a place of abundant opportunity. Mike's Hidden Gem: Mike loves downtowns of all sizes. Businesses: Hotel on Phillips, the Steel District, JL Beers, and Zandbros.

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30:14

Building South Dakota's Workforce with BDSF

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2025/10/15

In this episode of Growing Places we have a full house! SMGA's CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialists Chris Fields and Josh Chase sit down with a trio who are actively involved in building South Dakota's workforce, one person at a time. From Southeast Technical College, Kelli Rogotzke joins the show to tell us how students and industry partners can get involved in the Build Dakota Scholarship. Megan Maker from Neighborhood Dental tells us about her experience as an industry pa...

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41:29

Talking Tourism with Kasi Haberman of SESD Tourism

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2025/09/17

Listen in as SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Chris Fields are joined by Southeast South Dakota Tourism's Kasi Haberman. Kasi is the Executive Director of SESD Tourism. Join the trio as they discussed their partnership, SESD Tourism's publication, and how tourism impacts the state's economy. Kasi's Hidden Gems: Cherry Rock Farms, Red Truck Alpaca Farm, and Buddies & Co.

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50:48

A Dose of Dean Dziedzic of the Sioux Falls...

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2025/09/03

Join us as SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Chris Fields as they sit down with Dean Dziedzic of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. The trio discuss Dean's history, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation (SFDF), and SFDF's projects. Dean's Hidden Gem: Hartford Steak Co.

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51:11

Data Centers, Property Taxes, and the Illustrious...

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2025/08/27

On this episode of Growing Places Josh and Chris sit down with Mike Jaspers, Chairman of Sioux Metro Growth Alliance's Executive Board of Directors. Listen in as the crew talks life in rural South Dakota, data centers, and property tax reform. Mike's Hidden Gem: Chasers on west 12th in Sioux Falls *Honorable mention to Chuck's Drive-In in Lennox, SD

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31:59

Mayor Roundup: Keeping Up with Mayor Harry Buck

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2025/08/06

On this episode of Growing Places, SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Chris Fields sit down with Mayor Harry Buck of Brandon to talk about public service and serving the community of Brandon. Tune in to hear more about Mayor Buck's experience serving his community.

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38:24

Catching Up with the Commissioner: Bill Even

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2025/07/23

On this episode of Growing Places SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Joshua Chase sit down with Mr. Bill Even, Commissioner of South Dakota's Governor's Office of Economic Development. Commissioner Even has a long history in South Dakota including a family homestead which started near Humboldt, SD in 1884. His roots power his passion for service and growth here in South Dakota. Tune-in to learn more about Commissioner Even's background and how South Dakota is approachi...

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39:17

Return of the Mack!

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2025/07/09

In this episode of Growing Places SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Eco Devo Specialist Chris Fields visit with Amanda Mack, ICMA-CM EMPA who serves as City Administrator for the City of Harrisburg. Amanda is returning to the Sioux Metro region after having served the City of Watertown, Spencer (Iowa), Canton, and Worthing in previous years. Join us as the trio discusses a booming city in the Metro as well as detailing Mrs. Mack's journey to her newfound role. Amanda's Hidden Gem: Walking trail ne...

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27:44

Behind the Lines w/ Chad and Erica at Southeastern...

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2025/05/28

On this episode of Growing Places SMGA's Economic Development Specialist Chris Fields visits with Chad Kinsley, CEO and Eric Fitzhugh, Communications and Public Relations Manager at Southeastern Electric Cooperative. If you're a member don't forget to mark your calendar for Southeastern Electric's annual meeting on Thursday, June 5 at 5pm. Chad's Hidden Gem: Lee's Meats in Tea, SD and Rural MFG in Freeman, SD Eric's Hidden Gem: The Den in Salem, SD

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44:37

Mayor Round Up: Winning on Wastewater with Mayors...

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2025/05/14

On this episode of Growing Places SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen sits downs for another episode of our Mayors Series. Joining him are Mayor Butch Osbey of Crooks as well as Mayor Arden Jones of Hartford. They discuss their history serving their cities as well as a large scale regional wastewater facility slated to serve their towns. Mayor Jones' Hidden Gem: Hartford Main Street Farmers Market Buffalo Ridge Brewing and Hartford Steakhouse Mayor Osbey's Hidden Gem: Critters (Lucky Ladz) - Dakota Rosken...

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23:06

Mayor Round Up: Rick Larsen of Valley Springs

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2025/04/30

In this episode of Growing Places SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Joshua Chase sit down the Mayor of Valley Springs, Rick Larsen. Rick is a veteran and career firefighter who is passionate about bringing new people to Valley Springs who he is sure will enjoy it as much as he has. He's standing by to give personal tours of the town he leads and loves! Mayor Larsen's Hidden Gem: The robust trail system in Sioux Falls

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36:33

Powering Progress with Sioux Valley Energy

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2025/04/16

On this episode of Growing Places SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Chris Fields sit down with a very special guest--Jay Buchholz. Jay is the Manger of Public Relations and Key Accounts for Sioux Valley Energy. In addition his work at Sioux Valley Energy, Jay has held many positions on the Sioux Metro Board of Directors, most recently serving as the Past Chairman of the Board. Jay's Hidden Gem: South Dakota State Parks

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25:48

First Interstate Bank

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2025/04/02

SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Joshua Chase are joined by Jay Mitchell, Sioux Empire Market President for First Interstate Bank on this episode of Growing Places. Tune in to hear what makes First Interstate Bank a special place in a city with so many options! Jay's Hidden Gem: Kuehn Park Golf Course Special Mentions: Lenkota GC and The Bridges at Beresford

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31:56

World Wide with Will Powell - EOS Implementer and...

Growing Places ·

2025/03/19

EOS Implementer Will Powell stops by to chat with SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Joshua Chase. Will brings a wealth of perspective to Growing Places and his clients while helping them to implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in order to advance their businesses and business practices. Will puts his teachings into practice in his own business, Podyum, where he and his team work to place athletes across the world. Will's Hidden Gems: Palisa...

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33:21

Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Sadie...

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2025/03/05

Break down some acronyms with us in this latest episode of Growing Places. SMGA's Tyler Tordsen and Joshua Chase sit down with a very special guest and Hartford native -- Sadie Swier, Director of SD CEO East Women's Business Center. Sadie's Hidden Gems: Hartford Steak Co. Tavern, El Mezcal, and Dells Theatre.

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48:39

Wine'd Down with Tim Meagher

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2025/02/19

In this episode of Growing Places, SMGA President and CEO Tyler Tordsen sits down with Tim Meagher, Chief Operating Officer for Vanguard Hospitality, to talk about providing quality meals to Metro patrons using locally sourced ingredients and working with local producers. Listen-in to hear about Tim's career, his wine endeavors, and how those experiences influence his mindset while providing a top of class dining experience in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tim's Hidden Gem: Union Social in Harri...

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