Iowa, Nebraska, & South Dakota

Siouxland Retains Top Spot!

Ranks First in the Nation for Economic Development

For the sixth time in the last decade, the Siouxland Metro ranks

first in the nation for economic development by Site Selection

magazine. The region also earned top billing in 2007, 2008, 2012,

2013 and 2015. The Siouxland metro ranked second both in 2009

and 2014 and finished third in 2006. The region has ranked in the

top three nationally in its population category in a remarkable nine

of the last eleven years.

BoDeans Baking Group Le Mars, Iowa

USS Sioux City

On June 23, 2012, the Secretary of the United States Navy, Ray

Mabus, traveled to Sioux City, Iowa to announce his decision to name

a ship after Sioux City. Secretary Mabus stated that he decided to

name a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) "after a Midwestern city from

America's heartland, to honor the patriotic, hard-working citizens of

Sioux City, Iowa for their support of and contributions to the military."

The Littoral Combat Ship USS Sioux City is the first naval vessel to be

named in honor of Sioux City, Iowa.

The USS Sioux City will be the 11th of the new class of ships, designed

to sail nearer the coast—in the littoral zone—and into shallow waters.

• June 2013 - Construction began

• February 19, 2014 - Ceremonial “laying of the keel” at the

Marinette, WI shipyard

• September 2015 – The Captain of the USS Sioux City and

other crew members were guests at the Siouxland Chamber

of Commerce Annual Dinner where the crest of the USS Sioux

City was unveiled to the public

• January 2016 – “Christening” by the Ship’s Sponsor, Mrs.

Mary Winnefeld, and launch of the USS Sioux City

• Summer 2018 - “Commissioning” of the USS Sioux City at the

Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD

Floyd Valley Healthcare Le Mars, Iowa

Floyd Valley Healthcare’s north addition, a $23.5 million project, was

completed in Le Mars this past year. This project added over 23,000 sq. ft.

in the lower level, housing the family medicine clinic, business office and

registration. The nearly 18,000 sq. ft. upper level of the addition houses

the new Surgery Center and administrative offices. An additional $2.6

million capital campaign provided for a new MRI machine.

Le Mars Ethanol Transload Facility Le Mars, Iowa

The Le Mars Ethanol Transload Facility was completed in 2016. This

investment in the Le Mars Industrial Park, Third Addition, includes a multiple

track design, a 300,000-gallon storage tank as well as office space. This

facility provides access to various markets for Plymouth Energy, L.L.C.

McCormack Distributing Company Le Mars, Iowa

McCormack Distributing continues to expand their Food Service Equipment

and Product Lines in Le Mars, Iowa. They are nearing completion of a 6,000

sq. ft. addition to handle the additional volume. McCormack has been in

business since 1955 selling the top food service equipment brands such as

Taylor Ice Cream Machines and Broasters. Over the years, they have added

other leading manufacturers such as Flavor Burst, Hoshzaki and Lainox.

Currently under construction, Gold Circle will consist of 3-4

buildings and 5 acres with over 50,000 sq. ft. of Class A office space.

The Gold Circle development represents a $15 million investment

and will create over 150 professional jobs. One building is

completed with the second building expected to be completed in

the Summer of 2017.

Gold Circle Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

Nor-Am Cold Storage Le Mars, Iowa

Nor-Am Cold Storage, a top 25 Public Refrigerated Warehouse in North

America, opened a 120,000 sq. ft. warehouse addition in November 2016.

The $17.5 million addition added over 18,000 pallet spots as well as 13 jobs.

Nor-Am offers global export services, custom boxing, tempering, kitting and

pre-price services as well as domestic distribution for their customers.

ABS Storage LLC completed a new 8,450 square-foot building that will

house a financial services office and storage bays for commercial and

private lease. The new office added 1 new job with the potential for

more employment opportunities to the community and had an

estimated capital investment of $390,000.

Wells Enterprises Le Mars, Iowa

To allow for an increase in demand of packaged ice cream and

frozen novelties, Wells Enterprises added two production lines to

the South Ice Cream Plant, bringing the number of manufacturing

lines in this facility to 41. This expansion project also provided for

additional locker room space and renovated break rooms. Total

investment for this project was approximately $40 million and

created 80 jobs.

ABS Storage LLC North Sioux City, South Dakota

Five Sons LLC Apartments North Sioux City, South Dakota

Five Sons LLC completed construction on a new, 7-unit apartment

building, which will serve the community’s growing residential

population. Capital investment for the project was estimated at

around $300,000.

Outpost Optical Rabbitt Family Vision Center North Sioux City, South Dakota

Outpost Optical Rabbitt Family Vision Center, a long-time provider of

preventative health care services to area residents, began a remodel of the old

Tomicelli’s Pizza building for their new location. The company currently has 8

employees and hopes to add additional jobs once the remodel is complete.

The capital investment is estimated at $150,000 for the first phase.

Royal Canin USA North Sioux City, South Dakota

A $100 million investment, Royal Canin USA, a subsidiary of Mars,

Incorporated, announced the construction of a new, state-of-the art

manufacturing facility in North Sioux City, South Dakota. The new facility is

scheduled to begin production in April 2019 and is being built to meet

leading-edge environmental standards, and will pursue a LEED Gold

Certified designation upon completion.

Riverbend Townhomes Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

The City of Sergeant Bluff has collaborated with a developer to design a master site plan for a 256-unit townhouse apartment project. Lloyd Companies has platted and planned for this $15 million project and began construction on Phase 1A, a $3.5 million project, including 60-units consisting of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units with internal garages. The project will add a clubhouse, playground and swimming pool in future phases.

Serenity Point First Addition Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Sergeant Bluff’s single-family subdivisions have been a key economic development component over the last 20 years. Serenity Point has

been zoned and platted for 78 new single-family residential lots. Construction will take place during Spring 2017 with new lots

available in July. Infrastructure constructed in phase 2 will accommodate traffic and utilities for a small commercial area south of

the subdivision.

Sergeant Bluff Park Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

The City completed the construction of a 117.5 acres’ project for

shovel -ready development. The infrastructure project, estimated at $3

million, allows for a new farm to market route away from the Schools

campus and for a new light manufacturing development corridor for the

City. The zoning has accommodated for light manufacturing businesses

specializing in technology. The City is in the final stage of Certified Site

designation from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the

property. This designation will allow for attention from site selectors

from across the country.

Sergeant Bluff Senior Center Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

The City of Sergeant Bluff, working through a private/public partnership with Kingsley State Bank (KSB), acquired and

renovated a 30’ x 60’ temporary bank building into a new community senior center. The new facility can provide services

to 50 people for weekly meals, coffee times, soup suppers, movie nights, computer classes, cards, and a growing number of

senior programs throughout the year.

Sioux City Named SBA Community of the Year & Awarded for Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Sioux City, Iowa

The Iowa District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration named

Sioux City its 2016 SBA Small Business Community of the Year and Sioux

City Economic Development received the Silver Excellence in Economic

Development Award in the Category of Entrepreneurship from the

International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

American Natural Processors Sioux City, Iowa

Renovations continued on the 224,000 sq. ft. former Sioux Tools facility

on Floyd Blvd. The company is expanding its specialty organic and non-

genetically-modified protein manufacturing business.

Cloverleaf Cold Storage Sioux City, Iowa

Long-time cold storage company, Cloverleaf, announced plans to

expand its operations in Sioux City’s Bridgeport Industrial Park. The

company will add 8 new jobs and invest $18 million in new construction,

machinery and equipment.

Cone Park Sioux City, Iowa

Located in Morningside near Lewis & Clark Stadium and the IBP Ice

Center, Cone Park will include an outdoor ice skating rink, a tubing hill

with tow ropes, cross country ski trails and professional snowmaking

equipment. The park will also feature a splash pad, recreational trails

and green space for use during the non-winter months, along with a

day lodge to be used year-round for special events. A groundbreaking

was held in August 2016 and is anticipated to be open to the public in

December 2017.

Bruening Eye Clinic Sioux City, Iowa

The comprehensive medical and surgical eye care clinic announced

plans to expand its practice by constructing a new $1.6 million medical

and commercial office building in the Sunnybrook area.

Consumers Supply Distributing Sioux City, Iowa

The wholesale distributor of agricultural and animal nutrition products

completed a 51,000 sq. ft. expansion of their operations in Sioux City’s

Bridgeport Industrial Park.

Echo Electric Sioux City, Iowa

Wholesale electric company, Echo Electric Supply of Sioux City,

completed construction of a 45,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution

facility with a $2.79 million investment and creation of 13 new jobs.

I-29 Reconstruction Sioux City, Iowa

Work continued on the $400 million reconstruction project expanding the 13-

mile stretch through Sioux City to six lanes. Targeted completion is Fall 2020.

Pearl Street Park Sioux City, Iowa

Sioux City Parks & Recreation worked with students from the

University of Iowa, SmithGroupJJR and a local group of

stakeholders to develop concepts for the new greenspace at 620

Pearl Street. Located across the street from the new LaunchPAD

Children's Museum, the park received $500,000 from local

philanthropist Regina Roth and construction is slated for

summer 2017.

Grandview Park Disc Golf Course Sioux City, Iowa

Sioux City resident, Jordan Brummond, designed a nine-hole disc golf

course for Grandview Park and presented the concept to the Sioux City

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. With the help of the Mayor's Youth

Commission they were able to raise $4,500 to construct the course with

a grand opening in October 2016.

Rocklin Manufacturing Sioux City, Iowa

The long-time Sioux City manufacturing company announced plans to

renovate an 1880’s two-story brick building and demolish its other two

buildings, an investment of $1.39 million.

Seaboard Triumph Foods Sioux City, Iowa

Construction continued on the new $264 million state-of-the-art

pork processing facility by Seaboard Triumph Foods in Bridgeport

West Industrial Park. A second shift was announced in early 2017

with employment anticipated around 2,000. Completion is

anticipated in summer 2017.

Summit at Sunnybrook Village Sioux City, Iowa

Construction continued on the $20 million, 225 market-rate

apartment complex in the fast-growing Sunnybrook retail area.

The new class “A” master-planned development held a ribbon

cutting and began leasing apartments in the fall. The project

consists of eight buildings on 13.5 acres and includes amenities

such as a resort-style swimming pool, clubhouse and fitness

center.

Time Management Systems (TMS) Sioux City, Iowa

TMS provides time and attendance hardware and software and door

access systems and has plans to construct a new 5,000 sq. ft. building.

The $600,000 project will allow continued growth for the company.

Tri Rinse Sioux City, Iowa

An environmental contractor serving commercial, industrial and

agricultural markets nationwide, Tri Rinse has opened a seed bin

wash operation and warehousing center in Sioux City. Their

146,000 sq. ft. location has 12 employees.

Virginia Square Sioux City, Iowa

Renovation continued on four, multi-story warehouse buildings to office

and commercial uses on the lower floors and loft apartments and

condominiums on the upper levels. The $24 million private

redevelopment project of Ho-Chunk, Inc. known as “Virginia Square” is

located along Virginia Street, positioned at the new primary entrance

into downtown following the reconstruction of I-29. The 100 Virginia

Square building, a former creamery, is now leasing one-bedroom and

two-bedroom apartments.

Westrock Sioux City, Iowa

Westrock, a leading multinational provider of paper and packaging

solutions with two existing corrugated manufacturing plants in Sioux

City, announced plans to invest $48 million to expand one of those

facilities and consolidate their manufacturing operations to the

newly expanded facility.

Beef Products, Inc. (BPI) South Sioux City, NE

Beef Products broke ground on a $20 million expansion for their

automated cold storage facility on the north end of their existing

production facility. The new facility will be approximately

90,000 sq. ft. and is expected to create 15 new jobs. The

positions will be a mix of traditional warehouse jobs, forklift

operators, and employees with extensive computer and

maintenance knowledge.

CHS Inc. South Sioux City, Nebraska

CHS Inc., a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers,

and cooperatives across the United States, is planning a $1.5 million

expansion at their current location in the Roth Industrial Park.

Gerkin Windows and Doors South Sioux City, NE

Gerkin Windows and Doors continues to grow and expand at

their 5000 Rhino Road location in South Sioux City. This year the

company grew with 20+ employees as well as broke ground on a

70,000 sq. ft. expansion.

Great West Casualty Company South Sioux City, Nebraska

Great West Casualty Company started a major expansion at their 1100

West 29th street location in South Sioux City. This beautiful facility is

visible to traffic on Highway 77, and the $13 million expansion will allow

Great West to continue to grow. Construction is scheduled to be

completed in 2017.

Green Star Energy South Sioux City, Nebraska

Green Star Energy, a new company that was announced in 2016, is

looking to break ground this spring at their new location in Roth Industrial

Park. The $13 million facility is a premier U.S. renewable energy company

that will be headquartered in South Sioux City and specializes in the

designing, engineering, and manufacturing of modular and custom

biomass gasification systems, including tailored energy programs and

solutions.

Hot Water Products South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hot Water Products, a new business in South Sioux City at 3301 Daniels

Lane, has invested over $1 million in a one-stop shop for equipment

related to water heaters, hydronic boilers, steam boilers, heating

appliances, tanks, pumps, and a full range of accessories.

K & B Transportation South Sioux City, Nebraska

K & B Transportation invested $3.2 million in a 20,250 sq. ft. addition.

With the addition, K & B was able to add 50 trucks and drivers, as well as

15 non-driving staff members. The K & B expansion took place near their

4700 Dakota Avenue site.

AGP, Inc. Woodbury County, Iowa

AGP, Inc., the largest cooperative soybean processing company in the

world and a leading supplier of soybean meal and refined vegetable oils,

completed construction of its $90 million vegetable oil refinery in March

2017 and expects completion of the $38 million bio-diesel plant

expansion in July 2017. In total, the combined projects are expected to

create 23 new full-time jobs.

Char-Mac Assisted Living, City of Lawton Woodbury County, Iowa

Char-Mac Assisted Living, a privately-owned and top award winning

assisted living facility in the region, approved plans for a $4.675 million

investment to construct a new memory care facility and senior-living

apartment complex. The project is expected to create 20 new jobs.

GELITA USA, Inc. Woodbury County, Iowa

GELITA USA, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of collagen proteins,

announced a $22 million investment for the construction of a new

collagen peptide processing facility. The project is expected to create 21

new full-time jobs.