FALL/WIntER 2013-14 TYSON TURNS 10 A N EW WAY TO WORK A SEMIANNUAL PUBLICATION FOR CITIZENS OF SIOUX CITY, IOWA DRAMATIC DOWNTOWN ART A stArt-UP SPIRIT L to R: Paul Krutko, IEDC chair; Marty Dougherty, Sioux City economic development director; & Bryan Daniels, awards advisory committee chair. CIty EArns AWArd The City of Sioux City was recognized by the International Economic Development Council BusINEss IS BoomING (IEDC) this fall with a “Gold Excellence in Economic Bomgaars Supply, Inc., a growing Midwestern leader in retail farm and Development Award” for its work with Sabre Industries. ranch supply, is expanding its Zenith Drive warehouse and distribution center in The city worked extensively with Sabre to locate all its Sioux City (pictured above). It’s a project that comes with a $17 million capital Sioux City operations on one campus. investment, retention of 177 jobs, and creation of 15 new jobs. In time, the “This award recognizes the City of Sioux City as company will also renovate its corporate offices. being one of the leading organizations in the industry for Founded in Sioux City in 1952, Bomgaars remains a family-owned innovation, creativity, and successful strategies,” says Paul company. This new warehouse will allow the business to serve its 66 stores Krutko, IEDC chair. “Your community uses inventive SunnyBrook SEES GrowtH SPurt Sioux City continues to reach out to young entrepreneurs. efficiently and prepare for further expansion. ideas and offers other regions a wonderful example.” “Bomgaars’ decision to expand its local distribution facility is a sure sign of “It is an honor to be selected by the world’s most UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Sunnybrook Medical Plaza—an 86,000-square foot facility in the heart of the The City of Sioux City marked “Launch Week” on Sept. 30–Oct. 3. Designed its growth and commitment to serving the community,” says Mayor Bob Scott. respected economic development organization,” notes Bob Sunnybrook Plaza Shopping area—is now seeing patients. to inspire, motivate, and promote collaboration among professionals, this will “We also appreciate the State of Iowa’s commitment to this project.” Padmore, interim city manager, “but this would not be Sunnybrook Medical Plaza is an investment in the future of Sioux City health care, says Chad Markham, become an annual event. Warehouse construction is planned to begin in early 2014 with completion possible without Sabre’s commitment to grow its company vice president of clinics and network development for UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s. Demand for outpatient Sioux City Growth Organization (SCGO) anticipated in early 2015. As part of the I-29 expansion project, the city is also in Sioux City.” hosted Sioux City Young services is expected to grow by 30% in the next 10 years. Professionals Day this fall, highlighted by a visit from Iowa Gov. Terry working closely with the Iowa DOT and Bomgaars to reconstruct and improve Sabre Industries’ 150-acre campus expansion in As that happens, the Sunnybrook Medical Plaza is prepared to respond. The facility houses a variety of Zenith Drive over the next two years. Southbridge Business Park will cost $28 million and Branstad, who urged professionals to embrace the risks associated with UnityPoint Health services: outpatient surgery, cardiology services, family and internal medicine, urgent care, entrepreneurship. Bomgaars has grown its retail presence in Sioux City, as well. In October it generate up to 532 jobs. imaging services, podiatry, occupational medicine, lab services, and more. moved one of its stores to a considerably larger location on Gordon Drive in the “Much of the rapid growth we are experiencing in the Sunnybrook development has been made possible Biz Brew continues! This grass roots effort encourages entrepreneurs, venture former Walmart building. by the city’s significant investment in streets and utilities in that area,” says Councilmember Tom Padgett. “It also capitalists, and other individuals with fresh ideas to brainstorm possibilities within reflects Sioux City’s continued leadership as a regional health care provider.” an informal setting. Visit www.startupsiouxcity.com for info and join us. NEW HELP FOR CHILDREN Another key to growing health care in Sioux City has been Iowa’s Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit Springboard Coworking recently opened in downtown Sioux City’s 4th & Jackson Recovery Centers is expanding its addiction Program, Padgett notes, which contributed $3.2 million in tax credits to this project. Jackson building. This shared office space (pictured above) combines the best of treatment and prevention programs with a $9 million The new medical plaza opens the door for continued expansion in the area. Wadzinski Eye Clinic, café culture with a functional and affordable work environment. “Springboard ZonING & SIGN codES Child and Adolescent Recovery Hospital that will open Sunnybrook Dental, and a dialysis center are under construction nearby, with additional plans in the works. is designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, independents, and career nomads seeking by Spring 2014. a vibrant community and opportunities to network,” says its founder, Diane Daby. GET NEEDED UPDATES “This will allow us to move from our current aging Space can be rented daily, weekly, or monthly. The City of Sioux City is updating its zoning and sign ordinances after building into an environment designed just for kids,” says An entrepreneurial service provider group is helping potential entrepreneurs Kermit Dahlen, Jackson Recovery CEO. “Sioux City CHEErs for CHAttERKIck nearly four decades. connect with the information, resources, and mentors they need to succeed. “Our current codes are pretty dated,” says City Planner Chris Madsen. doesn’t have a center for youth in crisis; they’re often Chatterkick, a social media and online marketing agency, recently earned a It’s a collaborative effort involving the City of Sioux City, Downtown Partners, referred beyond our community.” “Digital billboards, for example, aren’t even mentioned. There are some things “Growing Sioux City Award” for its growth and investment in Sioux City. SCORE (affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration), the Siouxland we never could have foreseen.” Along with keeping children closer to home, the Mayor Bob Scott presented the honor to Beth Trejo, Chatterkick co-founder Economic Development Corporation, The Siouxland Initiative, and Western Iowa 48,000-square foot facility will bring 25+ jobs and add New zoning and sign codes are the first step toward protecting and and CEO. “Beth is a great example of Sioux City’s young entrepreneurial spirit,” Tech Community College. enhancing the visual appearance and character of our community. More $1.5 million in salaries and benefits to the agency’s payroll. Scott says. “Chatterkick’s growth reflects the talented workforce in Sioux City that’s The city provided land for the hospital, which will Innovation Market, hosted by SCGO, is a social think-tank designed to grow local importantly, improved regulations will foster future investment and needed to support innovative tech startups.” ideas and cultivate connections between positive, like-minded development in Sioux City. be located on War Eagle Drive. “We were pleased to Located downtown at 306 Virginia Street, Chatterkick began in 2012 as support this new community asset,” says Councilmember leaders, that is planned for Feb. 27. Zoning and signage will be updated for all facets of the city—industrial, Trejo launched the company from her love for technology and social media. commercial, and residential. The city has held some public meetings to solicit Rhonda Capron. “Sioux City is a wonderful place to do business; the support I have had from the Entrepalooza, an annual celebration of entrepreneurial UP spirit in Siouxland, will also be held in February. T opinions, with more planned in January. “We value comments from citizens community has been overwhelming,” shares Trejo, who is originally from Hinton. R about what they’ve run into with zoning situations,” notes Madsen. “This is A “Chatterkick is proof that you can do business with people all over the world “We’re always looking for new ways to encourage T about streamlining processes and information.” S without leaving your friends and family at home.” innovation and collaboration,” says Councilmember Keith Y When completed in Spring 2015, the new code will feature the latest T Along with Trejo, the company employs two full-time and two part-time Radig, “because we’ve seen how small start-ups can make a I technology—making it easier to access and review. “The idea is that anyone employees (all college grads under age 35), has trained numerous interns, and is C will be able to click on a certain piece of property online, read through large impact in our community and around the country.” X currently hiring for its team. U everything clearly, and see the zoning regulations and setbacks,” Madsen says. SIO “The information should be much more user-friendly.” 2 For morE InformATIon ABout SIouX CIty LOG on to: www.SIouX-CIty.orG or CALL 279-6102 For morE InformATIon ABout SIouX CIty LOG on to: www.SIouX-CIty.orG or CALL 279-6102 3 9 THE DIffEREncE A DECADE MAKES of American 91% adults have cell phones. notICE WHAT’S NEW? CELL 56% of American phones The last decade has brought great changes for Sioux City: adults have We’ve seen industrial growth, as the creation of Southbridge smartphones. Business Park has fostered expansion at Sabre Industries. Demolition of KD Station & John Morrell is transforming the former stockyards and G improving odor control. We’ve also rebuilt our wastewater plant and added N a modernized water system to serve future growth. I T 2003 100 million messages/day in U.S. In parks & recreation, we’ve added the Perry Creek Trail, Boundless X Playground, Dale Street Splashpad, Sertoma Park, and many trail E 2.3 billion messages/day in U.S.