The Sioux City Economic Development Department has created this award to highlight businesses that provide significant growth and commitment in Sioux City. Future companies will be selected on a periodic basis and recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of Council meetings. Those businesses will also be given a certificate to receive a complimentary tree, signifying the growth of the business and helping to beautify the City, which will be planted on their property by City crews in the spring.

The new marketing initiative is geared towards building partnerships as well as recognizing and promoting business growth within in the Sioux City community.

Van Meter Industrial, Inc. Helps To Grow the Yards 

April 7, 2010

Van Meter President & CEO Barry Boyer and Vice President Dave Lichtenauer were presented the Growing Sioux City Award by Mayor Pro Tem Tom Padgett.   Click here for full story.   

Kent Feeds Expands in Sioux City                August 17, 2009

Sioux City Kent Feeds Plant Manager,John Schroeder, Plant Superintendent, Tim Buthe & Office Manager Dave Markowsky accepted the recognition from City officials. For details click here.

Lakeport Commons, LLC Receives Award        February 23, 2009

Mr. David Johnson was presented with the Growing Sioux City recognition. Click here for full story.

Thompson Electric Receives City Recognition
November 24th, 2008

Thompson Electric Company to honored for their dedication to Sioux City. Mr. Skip Perley, CEO, was presented with a plaque incorporating the Sioux City skyline, a Sioux City wind shirt and a certificate to receive a complimentary tree to be placed on the company property, recognizing their commitment to growing Sioux City. Learn more by clicking here.

John Gleeson Receives City Recognition
October 10th, 2008

John W. Gleeson, President of Klinger Companies, honored for his leadership and long dedication to economic development in Sioux City. Learn more by clicking here.

Prairie Pediatrics Receives Recognition
July 14th, 2008

Dr. Ray Sturdevant, Dr. Rex Rundquist and Business Manager Darlene Salmen chose to keep their successful pediatric clinic in Sioux City. Learn about their new clinic by clicking here.

CW Suter Wins Growing Sioux City Award
April 28th, 2008

Company President E.B. Baker, Vice President John Baker and Tom Grimsley, CFO, were presented a plaque representing the Growing Sioux City Award. For more information, see the press release by clicking here.

185th Fighter Wing Receives City Business Recognition
February 4th, 2008

The Sioux City Economic Development Department presented it's Growing Sioux City Award to the Iowa Air National Guard 185th Fighter Wing at the February 4th City Council Study Session. For more information, see the press release by clicking here.

Connelly Tiehen & Sons, Inc. Receives Growing Sioux City Award
January 28th, 2008

Bart Connelly of Connelly Tiehen & Sons, Inc. received the Growing Sioux City award for his passionate commitment to the future of Sioux City through the refurbishment of several historic buildings. For more information, see the press release by clicking here.

Growing Sioux City Award to Palmer Candy Company
December 10th, 2007

The Palmer Candy Company and Marty Palmer were presented with the Growing Sioux City Award recognizing their move and expansion this past fall in downtown Sioux City. For more information, see the press release by clicking here.

Staber Meets the First to Receive the Growing Sioux City Award
October 22nd, 2007

The Sioux City Economic Development Department presented it's Growing Sioux City Award to the Iowa Air National Guard 185th Fighter Wing at the February 4th City Council Study Session. For more information, see the press release by clicking here.