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Growing Places

Growing Places

By: Sioux Metro Growth Alliance
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 Hear about all things economic development in the Sioux Falls metro area with the team at Sioux Metro Growth Alliance© 2025 Growing Places Economics Management Management & Leadership Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Serving Rural Communities with Lorraine Polak

    Serving Rural Communities with Lorraine Polak
    Dec 3 2025

    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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    23 mins
  • The Electric Eric Pauli - Xcel Energy

    The Electric Eric Pauli - Xcel Energy
    Nov 19 2025

    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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    34 mins
  • Responsible Development with Mike Bockorny EDPA-SD

    Responsible Development with Mike Bockorny EDPA-SD
    Oct 29 2025

    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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    58 mins
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