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

For nearly four years Jesse Fonkert has been at the helm of Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. After leading SMGA through unprecedented organizational growth, program expansion, and increased staff, Jesse joins the Growing Places Podcast in his final week serving SMGA before joining the Governor's Office of Economic Development as the Deputy Commissioner.  Jesse and your host Miranda Basye discuss Jesse's passion for economic development throughout the progression of his career thus far, lessons learned along the way, and of course a plethora of hidden gems in the metro.

Hidden Gems:
Buffalo Trading Post
Tucker's Walk
The Seed

SMGA's Ryan, Sheldon, and host Miranda join Intern Lauren Teller in discussing her internship, her impressions of economic development, and her plans for the future. Members of the SMGA team also offer pieces of sage professional advice and reflect on their own experiences as interns and young professionals.

Plus! Check out this week's hidden gems!
Hartford Steak Co.
The Gruff
Russ's Place
Blindert Insurance