Economic Development

Economic Development Contacts

Christopher J. McGowan, President, The Siouxland Initiative
712-255-7903 X215 cmcgowan@siouxlandchamber.com

Barbara Sloniker , Executive Vice President, The Siouxland Initiative
712-255-7903 x216  bsloniker@siouxlandchamber.com

In 1988, local community and business leaders formed The Siouxland Initiative (TSI) to stimulate economic growth in the tri-state region. Three fund drives over the past ten years have raised nearly 9 million dollars from Siouxland communities and corporations to support the programs and staffing of TSI. The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce is responsible for administering the activities of the Initiative.

The primary functions of TSI are:

The Siouxland Initiative provides the following services to companies looking to expand:

• Research - compilation of information on the Siouxland area
• Consulting - confidential consulting services to assist companies in their assessment of the Siouxland area
• Loans - providing low interest loans to companies locating or expanding in Siouxland
• Incentive Packages - development of financial incentive packages utilizing economic incentives available from the tri-states and Sioux City, South Sioux City and North Sioux City