In this episode of Growing Places, SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen sits down with Executive Director of Lewis and Clark Regional Water System - Troy Larson! Tune in for a discussion covering Troy's background, Sioux Falls eateries, and SMGA's 2024 Growth Summit on water.

Get tickets to the 2024 Growth Summit here!

Troy's Hidden Gem: Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
Recommendations: Sambusa or Beef Tibs (Troy gets both!)

Hidden Gem: "something valuable or special that is not well know as maybe it should be. It can refer to a person, place, or object, preferably in the in Sioux Metro."

On this episode of Growing Places SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen sits downs with Mayor Casey Voelker of Tea and Mayor Danny Fergen of Lennox.

Mayor Voelker's Hidden Gems- Squealers Smoke Shack in Tea and Sioux Valley Grille in Canton.

Mayor Fergen's Hidden Gems- El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant in Lennox and the Royal Bake Shop in Centerville.

Hidden Gem: 'something valuable or special that is not well know as maybe it should be. It can refer to a person, place, or object, preferably in the in Sioux Metro."

Director of Economic Development of Heartland Energy and SD Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree sits down with SMGA President/CEO Tyler Tordsen to discuss the 2024 General Election. In this episode of Growing Places, get to know more about Senator Crabtree's background, thoughts on economic development while serving in Pierre, and a breakdown on everything you need to know about the seven ballot intitiatives and constitutional amdendments which voters will decide on Tuesday, November 5th.

Use the link below to find your polling place, view your sample ballot, or stop in your county auditor's office today!
(https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx)

Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00 - 7:20
Serving in Pierre: 7:20 - 17:17
Early Voting: 17:17 - 20:00
Constitutional Amendment E: 20:38 - 22:30
Constitutional Amendment F: 22:30 - 24:20
Constitutional Amendment G: 24:20 - 26:26
Constitutional Amendment H: 26:26 - 30:44
IM 28: 30:44 - 35:38
IM 29: 35:38 - 37:40
RL21: 37:40 - 41:24

Senator Crabtree's Hidden Gem: Buffalo Trading Post
Address: 24805 457th Ave. Colton, SD

Part II of the newest season of Growing Places where you get to know the other half of the SMGA team in longtime regional advocate Karen Ruhland and Pukwana MSA's very own Bryce Healy! Learn more about their roles and experience working for the Sioux Falls MSA.

Karen's Hidden Gem: "Four Wheelin on Ditch Road" north of Sioux Falls.

Bryce's Hidden Gem: "All of them" in the Sioux Metro.

Join us for this episode of Growing Places and meet some of the new SMGA staff. Learn about their new roles and the highlights of SMGA's 2024 event season.

Josh's Hidden Gem: El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant in Lennox, SD.

Chris' Hidden Gem: Palisades State Park near Garretson, SD.

Tune in to this episode and meet Tyler Tordsen SMGA's new President/CEO. Hear what excites him about this organization, how he got to this role, and why he chose to serve in the state legislature.

Tyler's Hidden Gem: SD Game Fish and Parks

Jason and Amber Uphoff moved to Dell Rapids three years ago and have began the journey of restoring one of the communities many historic buildings! Tune in to hear what drew their family to Dell Rapids, how they are renovating their building, and what the future of Downtown Dell Rapids has in store!

Jason's Hidden Gem: Pinz Bowling Alley in Dell Rapids and King Skull Ironworks in Garretson.

It's not very often these days the whole Sioux Metro Growth Alliance team huddles around the mics for a podcast episode. In this bittersweet discussion, Ryan, Sheldon, and Lisa reminisce with stories, celebrations, and lessons with Miranda Basye as she exits the the organization. Carrying much of SMGA's marketing, communications, events, and business relationships over the course of the last 8-9 months, listen to a few insights behind the process and planning of that work.

Hidden Gems:
Catalyst Tattoo - Centerville, SD
The Brewery - Salem, SD

Other Links & Mentions:
MirandaBasye.com
Miranda@Cannonball.Digital