07/22/2026
Congratulations to Business Banker Derek Simonsen on joining Sioux Metro Growth Alliance's inaugural Leadership Sioux Metro class! During the eight-month program, Derek and his fellow classmates will strengthen their leadership skills while exploring topics like communication, culture, and economic growth.
We're proud to support teammates as they invest in their professional development and continue growing as leaders in our communities.
🎉 Meet the inaugural Leadership Sioux Metro class!
Sioux Metro Growth Alliance is proud to welcome 33 accomplished leaders to the first class of Leadership Sioux Metro—an eight-month community and professional development program designed to cultivate leaders across southeast South Dakota.
This inaugural cohort represents a wide range of industries, professions and communities throughout the Sioux Metro region. Over the coming months, participants will develop skills in communication, culture and economic growth strategies while learning directly from communities tackling real-world challenges.
Leadership Sioux Metro is made possible through the founding support of Sioux Valley Energy, First PREMIER Bank, Midco, Forward Sioux Falls, SDN Communications, POET, First Bank & Trust and Sanford Health.
Learn more about the Class of 2027: https://siouxfalls.business/sioux-metro-growth-alliance-announces-first-leadership-sioux-metro-class/