Message from the Chair

Leadership That Lasts: Building on a Century of Success

Most communities across the country would give anything to have what Sioux Falls has. Some say we’re just lucky—you may get lucky one year.  Sioux Falls has been successful for more than 100 years. That’s not luck; that’s leadership. Real, lasting success comes from strong leaders who mentor others and create a culture of growth.

Sioux Falls has always been home to not just one, but many great leaders, people who work together for the greater good of our community. In our last issue, we shared how Leadership Sioux Falls began 40 years ago, designed to equip emerging
leaders with the tools needed to ensure Sioux Falls would continue to thrive.

To build on that momentum, sixteen years ago, in 2009, the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce launched the Young Professionals Network (YPN). YPN was created to provide meaningful networking opportunities, strengthen relationships, and emphasize the power of teamwork in shaping the future of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area.

Ongoing networking is essential, it builds confidence,
fosters collaboration, and strengthens our ability to work together toward a better future. But we can’t let ourselves get into a comfort zone. As a community, we must always look for ways to improve our quality of life, attract new business opportunities and deepen partnerships within our community and
the region.