Growing Places

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

Podcasting since 2022 • 100 episodes

Growing Places

Latest Episodes

Building the Bench with Berk and Hayley

Meet the newest additions to the SMGA team, Berk Erhmantraut and Hayley Johnson

September 04, 2026 • 16:08

Dusten Hendrickson: Mailbox Money

SMGA's Tyler Tordsen and Chris Fields sit down with Dusten Hendricksen, CEO of Mailbox Money, to talk about about small town real-estate and quality workforce housing.

August 21, 2026 • 39:04

Thinking in 3D with Tamien Dysart

Listen in as SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen and Economic Development Specialist Chris Fields discuss leadership. They'll also introduce a new program offered in collaboration with Think 3D Solutions, featuring CEO Tamien Dysart.

August 07, 2026 • 36:20

Porter and the Specialists

Join SMGA's own Economic Development Specialists Bryce Healy, Chris Fields, and Josh Chase as well as SMGA's summer intern Porter Ihnen as they discuss internships, projects, and all the hidden gems in the Sioux Metro region.

July 24, 2026 • 24:34

America 250: Dr. Ben Jones, SD Histroical Society

In this episode of Growing Places, host Tyler Tordsen sits down with South Dakota State Historian Dr. Ben Jones to unpack the America 250 initiative. They explore how small towns, local traditions, and civic volunteerism he...

July 01, 2026 • 47:33

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