24. Stories From Sioux Falls: Sadie Swier - The Flourishing Community of Downtown Sioux Falls
Small towns are often filled with big hearts.
Joining me on the podcast today is Sadie Swier, Community Outreach Coordinator for ‘Downtown Sioux Falls’, a non-profit focused on the economic expansion and fiscal growth of the area. Throughout the years, Sioux Falls has been home to dozens of successful community-oriented programs and events which have enriched the city and created an overwhelmingly inviting and friendly culture for all who come to visit.
Most recently, the town has caught the attention of the multi-billion dollar company ‘Amazon’ and has been a huge selling point for organizations due to its thriving and diverse atmosphere. It’s a telling sign that by investing in small businesses and creating a sense of collaboration amongst people, we will start to see really positive results on every side and can expect to see greater and more prominent involvement from larger corporations.
The work that Sadie and others like her are doing within Sioux Falls is so vital to keeping the passion and spirit of this community alive. Through events such as ‘Sculpture Walk’, ‘River Fest’, ‘Parade of Lights’ and so many others, the town has developed a greater appreciation for cultural and artistic endeavors and has been exposed to so many important and educational experiences.
To learn more, tune in to Episode 24 of Moving Beyond Your Tribe!
Some Questions I Ask:
- Who would you say the visionaries were in the early days of the company? (4:08)
- What do you think has created so much enthusiasm towards ‘Downtown Sioux Falls’ in the community? (6:05)
- What makes a good event? (11:12)
- What were some things that didn’t work while planning an event? (12:58)
- Was there an event that surprised you with its success? (14:29)
- Have you always had a persistent and motivated company culture? (22:26)
- What is your vision for ‘Downtown Sioux Falls?’ (30:02)
- How do you keep people collaborative within the community? (32:23)
- What is a life hack you use that you can share with my listeners? (35:10)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- Some background on ‘DTSF’ (1:50)
- Why ‘Downtown Sioux Falls’ thrives on collaboration and community between small businesses (9:46)
- The creative process behind the events and projects run by ‘DTSF’ (16:15)
- Some of the prizes you can win through the ‘Downtown Sioux Falls’ App (18:30)
- How Sadie has utilized social media to market ‘DTSF’ and the community (24:17)
- Sadie’s perspective of Sioux Falls as a third-generation member of the community (26:46)
Let’s Connect!
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