Forward Sioux Falls Powers Ahead
Since its inception in 1987 by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation and the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, the Forward Sioux Falls program has provided the mechanism and resources needed to address critical economic development projects in the region. Forward Sioux Falls 2026 continues that brilliant tradition and is off to a great start after the official kickoff last month.
FSF 2026 will continue the strong tradition of providing resources in addressing critical issues facing Sioux Falls and investors are lining up to be a part of the solution. Working from a strong foundation formed by FSF 2021 in developing Foundation Park and conducting the Strategic Workforce Action Agenda, the Development Foundation and the Chamber have designed the next five-year plan to achieve maximum benefit for the region.
Talent Attraction, Retention & Development
- External Talent Recruitment
- YPN Marketing, Talent Draft Day, Talent Tours, Talent Rebound, Cyber Recruitment
- Internal Talent Development
- Career Connections, Your Future STEM, Internships & Apprenticeships, Special Populations
- Business Partnerships
- Recruitment Council, WIN Summit, WIN Engagement Platform, Sioux Falls Thrive
- Housing Partnership
Business Retention, Expansion & Attraction
- Existing Industry Retention & Expansion
- Comprehensive Marketing
- Existing Industry, Targeted Industries
- International Trade Programming
- Foundation Park Support
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Cyber/IT Park
- USD Discovery District
- Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship
Business Advocacy, Airport & Quality of Place
- Innovation Center of Excellence – Leadership, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Advocacy & Policy Development
- Future Sioux Falls Strategic Plan
- Airport Marketing
Forward Sioux Falls is now in its public phase and we invite all Sioux Falls businesses to be a part of our future. Please contact Mike Lynch at ForwardSiouxFalls.com or 605-373-2008 to discuss your participation.
