Employment

It´s no surprise that businesses are finding their way to Sioux Falls. The city has been recognized nationally for its healthy economy and stimulated by reasonable startup costs, abundant real estate and office space, a well-established infrastructure and an efficient, productive workforce.

The city's prime location is one of the reasons for the continued growth of this vibrant business environment. Sioux Falls is the largest metropolitan statistical area in one of the most business-friendly states in the nation.

Sioux Falls companies grow unencumbered by burdensome taxes, prohibitive operating expenses or excessive regulation. Because South Dakota is a right-to-work state, Sioux Falls´ employers can freely structure their working environment to meet specific operating requirements.

Several homegrown operations have made names for themselves as regional, national and global leaders but the city is also a haven for small, growth-oriented businesses.

The Small Business Administration and the South Dakota Small Business Development Center provide information, resources, and assistance for start-up or operating small businesses.

Diversity is apparent in Sioux Falls´ job market. Careers range in fields from agribusiness to health care to technology. Employers in the area share common goals – commitment to service and hospitality, ongoing training and education, an adaptable work environment, flexible scheduling and the latest technology. The city´s unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the nation, consistently remaining at less than 3 percent.