Siouxland Business Journal - November 2016 by Sioux City Journal

Vol. 23 No. 14 PO Box 118, Sioux City, Iowa 51102

November 2016

Inc. 5000

PC Pitstop on U.S. fastest growing list

INSIDE THIS MONTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ISSUE: Chamber dinner draws 1,500 PAGE 4

WestRock plans $48M expansion PAGE 6

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Rand Dunning Vraspir Mitchell Women in Construction

Dana Rand - Vice President of Estimating

Kate Dunning - Bookeeper

Dana has been with L & L Builders for 24 years. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University. As head estimator, Dana oversees a team of four estimators. In addition to assigning projects to her staff, she works with her team to develop the most competitive estimate for all projects.

Kate has been a native of Sioux City her entire life and a graduate of Central High School. Kate started her employment with L&L Builders 32 years ago. Her main responsibilities include data entry, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

She is involved with estimating, negotiating subcontractor and material purchasing, client relations and project management.

Kate believes L & L has the best employees to work with. After 30 years in the industry, she is impressed driving around town and seeing the projects that L & L has completed over the years.

Joan Vraspir - Billing Clerk

Kylee Mitchell - Carpenter

Joan was born in West Point, NE and attended several NE Nebraska schools, graduating in Emerson, NE.

Kylee was born in Daly City, CA. She was raised in Yankton, SD.

Joan started work with L & L Builders 15 months ago with the responsibilities of: billing, filing, phones, proofing and sending out subcontracts and change orders to subcontractors, and other general office duties. Joanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position requires the ability to multi-task. She finds her job interesting with the variety of duties to maintain. She says L & L is a friendly company to work for, and everyone is very helpful to one another.

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Kylee has been employed with L & L for 2 years. She said it takes a lot of hard work and team work in the construction business. Kylee enjoys the construction industry for its diversity and the different people she has been able to work with. Kylee believes L & L builders strives to be the best in the construction industry. Teamwork and safety are two factors that make her enjoy the company. She has learned many new skills that will consistently be used. Kylee highly recommends the construction industry to women. She says you learn the value of hard work and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun industry. The people she meets and friendships she makes are another reason Kylee recommends this line of work.

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BusinessJournal Ron Peterson, publisher Dave Dreeszen, editor Siouxland Business Journal is published monthly by Sioux City Newspapers Inc., in cooperation with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. Requests for a free subscription or address changes should be sent to: Kevin McGarry Siouxland Business Journal Box 118 Sioux City, Iowa 51102

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PC Pitstop employees Keith Linden, Lyle Schuknecht, Kayla Thrailkill and Sheila Molden work during a business lunch at Kahill’s In South Sioux City Wednesday. The Sioux City-based ON THE MOVE ��8 RUSH HOUR CONNECT �� 16 software firm recently cracked Inc. magazine’s 35th annual list of the nation’s 5,000 fastest growing private companies. Cover story ��12, 13 NewChamberInvestors �� 16 Photo by: Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal PEOPLE ��14, 15 RIBBONS �� 17, 18, 19, 22, 23

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Alan Page talks about career, racial disparities during visit to Sioux City ALEX BOISJOLIE

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SIOUX CITY | Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman and Minnesota Supreme Court Judge Alan Page has a distinguished resume, and a reclined demeanor to some topics. T h e m i l d - m a n n e re d Page, a former Minnesota Supreme Court Judge and Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman, was was the keynote speaker at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on Sept. 22. Page attended the University of Notre Dame where he led the football team to a national championship in 1966. He earned his political science degree in 1967 and was a firstround draft choice by the Vikings. He played in all four of the Vikings’ Super Bowl appearances and was named Most Valuable Player by the NFL in 1971, the first defensive player to be so recognized. While playing pro football, Page attended law

Nearly 1,500 people attended the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on Sept. 22. Kristie VerMulm, left, visits with Alan Page, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and former Minnesota Provided Viking, during the Siouxland Alan Page, former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Chamber of Commerce’s and retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, talks to John annual dinner on Sept. 22. Yaneff at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce annual dinner school at the University at the Sioux City Convention Center on Sept. 22.

of Minnesota, earning his degree in 1978. He served in private practice, worked in the Attorney General’s office and was elected as a justice to the Minnesota State Supreme Court in 1992, becoming the first African-American to serve on that court. He was reelected in 1998, 2004 and 2010. On the Sunday after Page’s visit to Sioux City, his former team played the Carolina Panthers in

Charlotte, N.C. – a town that was shaken by riots, protests and recriminations over the death of a black man at the hands of police. It’s a topic Page gets more passionate about. “We have a problem in this country with law enforcement across the board, not indicting any particular individual,” he said at a press conference before the Chamber dinner. “The fact is that people of color

do not receive the same due process that people from other communities do.” Charlotte is just the latest to be added to the list of U.S. cities that includes Baltimore, Milwaukee, Chicago, New York, Ferguson, Missouri, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, that have with racially-charged tensions with police. “People of color are

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Chamber honors Rich Waller DAVE DREESZEN

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Rich Waller, longtime executive with Security National Bank, shown Aug. 31 at the bank’s downtown Sioux City offices, was honored Sept. 22 with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce’s top business leadership and entrepreneurial award.

SIOUX CITY | Rich Waller, a longtime banking executive and community leader, was honored with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce’s top business award Thursday night. Waller, who retired earlier this year as CEO and board chairman of Security National Bank after a 44-year career with the Sioux Citybased financial institution, received the W. Edwards Deming Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial

Excellence Award during the chamber’s annual dinner on Sept. 22. “It has meant a great deal to me to lead Security National Bank and I am genuinely grateful to have had the opportunity to make a difference in the community I have and will continue to call home,” Waller said in a statement. “It is incredibly humbling to be recognized by an organization that has contributed so much to this community for so long.” This is the 26th year the chamber has handed out the

Deming award, which annually recognizes local business executives who exhibit outstanding leadership, as well as originality, quality, productivity and performance. It’s named for the late W. Edwards Deming, a Sioux City native who won global acclaim as a statistician, philosopher and educator. During the Chamber dinner at the Sioux City Convention Center, the audience watched a short video

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Siouxland Chamber attract 1,500 for annual dinner SIOUX CITY | The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce welcomed nearly 1,500 guests to its annual dinner on Sept. 22 at the Sioux City Convention Center. Alan Page, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and former Minnesota Viking, shared his experience and thoughts on athletics, the law, and race relations in a conversation with Kristie VerMulm.

Rich Waller, former President, CEO and Chairman of Security National Bank, was presented the W. Edwards Deming Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. In a special surprise appearance, U.S. Olympic runner Shelby Houlihan was recognized as a hometown hero and shared a few words on her experience at the Rio games in August.

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Olympian Shelby Houlihan, a Sioux City native, made a special surprise appearance at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce dinner on Sept. 22.

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Sioux City economic development team receives international award ALEX BOISJOLIE

Business Journal staff writer‌

SIOUX CITY | The Sioux City Economic Development Department received a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2016 project, Strartup Sioux City. The award was given to the department by the

International Economic Development Council. City economic and community director Marty Dougherty accepted the award at the organization’s annual conference in Cleveland on Tuesday. “Not only did they work to provide a necessary service to their community;

but also, their participation in the awards program sheds light on their stellar projects which other communities can now use a benchmark,” Barry Matherly, IEDC 2016 board chair and president & CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership, said in a statement..

Startup Sioux City was created by community leaders, elected officials and small business owners “looking to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sioux City to grow new jobs and investment,” according to a press release.

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SCGO gives Ripple Awards SIOUX CITY | The Sioux City Growth O rga n i z a tion has awarded its annual Ripple Awards to the city o f S i o u x Billings City and city economic development

specialist Renae Billings. The awards were presented as SCGO celebrated Young Professionals Day on Sept. 30. Each year, the awards are presented to an individual and business who have made a significant ‘ripple’ or

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WestRock announces $48M expansion in Sioux City DAVE DREESZEN

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SIOUX CITY – WestRock has announced a $48 million expansion of its corrugated box operations in Sioux City. T h e p l a n s c a l l fo r WestRock to consolidate its two manufacturing plants on Tri-View Avenue and Bridgeport Drive. All manufacturing would be done at the Bridgeport plant, where an 82,000 square-foot addition would be built. For the company to remain competitive, new technology will be installed at the combined plant that will automate some job functions, according to documents filed with the city. “This investment will allow WestRock to modernize our operations in Sioux City,” Chris Augustine, WestRock director of

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corporate communications, said in a news release issued Thursday by the city and The Siouxland Initiative. “We will be more competitive in the industry and retain as many jobs as possible in the local community once we improve our facility layout and update our equipment.” As part of the expansion, the plant at 1540 Tri-View Avenue would be converted into a warehouse and distribution center, according to documents filed with the city. Without the modernization and consolidation

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WestRock on Oct. 6 announced a $48 million expansion of its Sioux City plant on Bridgeport Drive, shown above.

project, the company likely would have relocated to another state, city officials said. Mayor Bob Scott said city leaders began talks with WestRock officials last year

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to ensure the large employer remained here. “They had an opportunity to expand in other areas of the country and we appreciate their decision to invest

in Sioux City,” Scott said in a statement. “WestRock has had a presence in this community for decades and their decision to make a very

substantial capital investment in Sioux City helps ensure that they will be with us for many more years to come,” Siouxland Initiative President Chris McGowan added in a statement. The City Council at its Oct. 10 meeting gave initial approval to $1.6 million in tax rebates to assist the expansion. The rebates would be delivered through taxincrement financing over 10 years. In Sioux City, WestRock manufactures corrugated boxes for metro Sioux City industries that includes Tyson Foods, BPI Inc. and Curly’s Foods. WestRock, based in Norcross, Georgia, has 39,000 employees at more than 250 operating and business locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

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November is American diabetes month 1 in 11 Americans has diabetes today. Every 23 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnoses with diabetes. 86 million Americans are at risk for diabetes. Diabetes causes more deaths than AIDS and breast cancer combined. Now that I have your attention, we will review the many myths about diabetes. Myth: Diabetes is not that serious of a disease. Fact: Having diabetes nearly doubles your chance of having a heart attack. Myth: if you are overweight , you will eventually develop Type 2 Diabetes. Fact: Being overweight is a risk factor for developing this disease, but other risk factors such as family history, ethnicity and age also plays a role. Myth: Eating too much sugar

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causes diabetes. Fact: Type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and lifestyle factors. Being overweight increases your risk of developing diabetes and research shows that sugary drinks are linked to Type 2 Diabetes. Myth: People with diabetes should eat special diabetic foods. Fact: A healthy meal plan for people with diabetes is generally the same as a healthy diet for anyone-low in saturated and trans fat, moderate in salt and sugar and, of course, lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, fruits and veggies.

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A healthy meal plan for people with diabetes is generally the same as a healthy diet for anyonelow in saturated and trans fat, moderate in salt and sugar and, of course, lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, fruits and veggies. Myth: If you have diabetes, you should only eat small amounts of starchy foods such as bread, potatoes, and pasta. Fact: Starchy foods can be a part of a healthy meal plan, but portion size is the key. Aim for whole grains and choose sweet potatoes over white potatoes. So know you know the myths and the facts, let’s talk about power foods for diabetes. Beans are one of the best protein sources and they also provide you with magnesium and potassium. Everyone needs to eat more dark green leafy vegetables such

as spinach and kale. Citrus fruits are a great source of Vitamin C and fiber. Sweet potatoes are full of Vitamin A and fiber. Berries such as blueberries and strawberries are high in vitamins , antioxidants, and fiber and make great desserts. Most Americans are deficient in Omega -3 fatty acids so try to include more tuna and salmon into your diet. Nuts used to get a bad rap, but new studies show those who eat seeds and nuts are very healthy. Seeds and nuts have healthy fats and are high in fiber and magnesium.

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Some nuts and seeds such as walnuts and flax are high in Omega 3s. Sources: Iowa State University Extension for recipe and the American Diabetes Association for myths and facts. Cindy Gates is the Worksite Wellness Dietitian with Mercy Business Health Services. Contact her at 712-274-4248 or cynthia. gates@mercyhealth.com.

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SIOUX CITY | Morgan Kulzer has joined the United Way of Siouxland as their new communications and community impact associate. She graduated from Briar Cliff University with a degree in mass Kulzer co m m u n i cation and business administration.

ments of Alicia Held and Kari Kirchmeier to the position of inpatient clinical nurse edu- Held cators. In their new positions, Held and Kirchmeier will help nurses i n te g ra te e v i d e n c e - Kirchmeier based practices to promote high standards of patient care. Held acquired her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Mount Marty College, and completed her master of science degree in nursing from Walden University. Kirchmeier received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Drake University, and an associate degree in nursing from St. Luke’s College of Nursing. She is pursuing her master of science degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix.

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Mercy names Oncology manager SIOUX CITY | Mercy Medical Center – Sioux City has announced the appointment of Jacob Trierweiler as manager of Medical/ Oncology. In his position, Trierweiler will direct all aspects of Mercy’s Medical Unit, as well as the Oncology Unit and associ- Trierweiler a te d p ro grams. Trierweiler acquired his degree in nursing from Briar Cliff University and has worked in the nursing services for a number of years.

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Lifestyle habits to prevent, manage diabetes Are you gaining or losing weight without trying? Are you extremely thirsty and can’t seem to get enough to drink to satisfy your thirst? Have you been feeling overly tired and exhausted or have to urinate often? These are some of the most common symptoms of diabetes. If you have these symptoms, I recommend you schedule an appointment with your primary care provider as soon as possible. Every 23 seconds another American is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. More than 29 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes and 95 percent of these have type 2 diabetes. Less than 5 percent of people have type 1 diabetes or require daily insulin injections via an insulin pump or injections. More than 86 million adults, or 33 percent, of our population in America have prediabetes, which means that you have blood glucose levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month, so this month we’ll focus on lifestyle habits that may help you, your family or coworkers prevent diabetes.

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What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes sugar levels in your blood to be high. Another word for blood sugar is glucose. Most of what you eat is changed into glucose during the process of digestion. All of the cells in your body (especially your brain and muscles) need glucose to give you energy. The best forms of glucose for your brain and muscles are whole grains, fruits and vegetables as these foods help balance blood sugar levels and break down carbohydrates slower in your body to give you balanced energy. Your body’s pancreas makes a hormone called insulin. Insulin works to keep your blood glucose in the normal range by helping it move from your

blood into your cells. When you have diabetes, your body may stop making insulin, which is type 1 diabetes. If your body does not make enough insulin or the insulin your body makes does not properly break down the sugars (glucose) in your body for energy (called insulin resistance), this is called type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is associated with obesity (especially abdominal obesity or increased waist size for men over 37 inches and for women over 33 inches), physical inactivity, older age, family history of diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose metabolism (insulin resistance) and race/ethnicity. Having an impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or prediabetes is on an epidemic rise in the United States today, with the increased number of overweight and obese Americans. Today, more than 86 million adults (or 33 percent of our adult population) have impaired fasting blood glucose or a high morning blood sugar greater than 100 mg/ dl. What is really scary is that children who were born in the year 2000 or later will have a 33 percent chance of developing type 2

diabetes during their lifetime. The encouraging and uplifting news is that approx 93 percent of type 2 diabetes is preventable or may be reversed by losing 5 percent or more of your current weight or maintaining a healthy weight and body composition, increasing your physical activity and choosing healthy nutrition throughout your lifetime. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large prevention study of people at high risk for diabetes, showed that lifestyle intervention reduced developing diabetes by 58 percent over 3 years. The reduction was even greater at 71 percent among adults aged 60 years or older. Research from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention has found that healthy lifestyle interventions are more cost-effective than medications and may reduce your risks of diabetes by up to 93 percent. There are many research based lifestyle habits to help you prevent type 2 diabetes or improve your current management of the disease.

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Security National promotes Hess SIOUX CITY | Jacob Hess as been promoted to retail compliance specialist and BSA administrator at Security National Bank. Hess began his career with Security National Bank in 2013 as a part-time teller and was promoted to the position of personal

b a n ke r i n 2015. In his new role, Hess will facilitate the administration of the Bank Hess Security Act and related investigative functions. Hess graduated summa cum laude from Morningside College in

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Sioux City tech firm lands on Inc. 5000 PC Pitstop, started by ex-Gateway executive, records 68 percent growth rate ALEX BOISJOLIE

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SIOUX CITY | After eight years as an executive at Gateway in the 1990s, Rob Cheng launched his own tech startup in 1999 that featured a website that allow users to run a full diagnostic on their computers. “It was during the Cheng dot-com boom and that was actually a cool time, Cheng said. “We were in the top 1,000 websites in the entire world at that point in time,” Cheng recalled in a recent interview from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The idea for PC Pitstop grew out Cheng’s experiences at North Sioux Citybased Gateway, which grew into one of the world’s largest PC makers. “One of my problems that I didn’t solve while I was at Gateway was that our support line expenses were growing faster than revenue,” Cheng, who last post was senior vice president of Gateway Consumer, responsible for sales, marketing and support. “As a percentage, it was growing and ultimately looking bad. So I was looking at the process of how to automate technical support. So I left, and I created this company PC Pitstop that essentially automated the process.” In the 17 years since, PC Pitstop has flourished and expanded its services to

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PC Pitstop staff Keith Linden, Lyle Schuknecht, Corey Munson, Sheila Molden and Kayla Thrailkill work during a business lunch at Kahill’s In South Sioux City on Sept. 9.

PC Pitstop chief operating officer Keith Linden works during a business lunch at Kahill’s in South Sioux City Wednesday.

include both performance and security software. The Sioux City-based firm recently cracked Inc. magazine’s 35th annual list of the nation’s 5,000 fastest growing private companies. No. 4,131 on the Inc. 5000, PC Pitstop posted a three-year growth rate of 68 percent and 2015 revenues of $11.5 million. The company’s more than 40 employees work out of their homes and are scattered across the U.S. from

California to South Carolina, with a handful in Sioux City. Like Cheng, many of the staff once worked for Gateway. Cheng said PC Pitstop is always pivoting toward the need of the marketplace, so its claim to fame involves developing, marketing and supporting its product called PC Matic. PC Matic uses an automated whitelist technology that prevents malicious files from running and infecting systems with

modern-day cyber threats including ransomware. Mike Sexton, senior VP for sales and marketing, said what makes the company different is that traditional anti-virus programs stop all the known “bad stuff” by putting it on a list called a blacklist. The bigger and more frequently that list is updated, the better the manufacturer. “The difference with the blacklist technology is, when something comes along and nobody knows that it is bad, someone has to get infected in order for you to understand it is bad, and usually it is not wanted,” said Sexton, a former Gateway executive and Sioux City native, in a recent interview. “What we do that is different is that we have a whitelist. So if something new comes along that we have never seen before, and it is not on the blacklist, we don’t know if it is good or not. We actually upload it to the cloud and we have a team of malware researchers that check it out using special

tools and techniques to understand if it’s good or bad.” If it’s bad, it goes on the blacklist and, if it’s good, it goes on the whitelist, said Sexon, who lives in California. “The good thing about this is that no one has to get infected,” he said. “It’s exciting, it’s unique, it’s different and it’s on the forefront of technology. And more than anything it is stopping ransomware and keeping people safe.” Ransomware is something Woodbury County fell victim to in July when a cyber attack via an email entered the county’s system. Ransomware is software that locks down files on a computer and then demands a payment, or ransom, for their release. Since the Woodbury County Information Communication Committee backs up files each night, nothing was lost. Any emails requesting ransom for the files have since been deleted, county officials said. Cheng said PC Pitstop

has gained business since the growth of ransomware and also since the company started running TV ads on major cable news networks like Fox News, CNN, MSNBC and CNBC. The ads feature Cheng talking about the company’s products in a genuine and authentic message, Sexton said. “I’m getting used to people taking selfies with me; it happens four or five times a month,” Cheng said with a laugh. PC Pitstop’s PC Matic was awarded the Virus Bulletin award in 2014. The VB100 award is given to products that meet the standards required to be recognized as a legitimate and properly functioning anti-malware solution, according to virusbulletin.com. “The combination of being able to advertise that we have the best software (and) Rob’s authentic message just skyrocketed our sales.” said chief operating officer Keith Linden, who is based in Siouxland. Linden estimated that when the company started advertising using its “authentic message” it grew the business by 50 percent. “And the VB100 grew our business another 50 percent,” said Linden, who is also a former Gateway executive. The average company on the Inc. 5000 boasts a threeyear growth of 433 percent. Large household names such as Microsoft, Dell, Pandora and Domino’s Pizza gained their first national exposure from the prestigious list. PC Pitstop executives are thrilled to make it onto the Inc. 5000 for the first time, but they are not satisfied. “It is my hope that this is the first of many that we have,” Cheng said. “I think we have the potential to do this as frequently as did Gateway.”

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Musketeers, Briar Cliff team up for strength training GREG FORBES

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SIOUX CITY | Tyler Westhoff can celebrate the best of both worlds. He gets to take part in Sioux City Musketeers games, but won’t have the bumps and bruises to show from it. In fact, the kinesiology and human performance graduate student at Briar Cliff University is partially responsible for making sure the players are fit and primed to handle the rigors of hockey. “I think it’s a great experience so far,” he said. “It’s really helping me learn more about strength and conditioning in a professional setting and it’s helping me learn more about the sport of hockey in general.” Westhoff’s opportunity came through his status as a second-year graduate student in Briar Cliff’s kinesiology program. Westhoff and two other students oversee the workouts of Muskie players three times a week. During games, they’ll sit by the team and monitor the players’ heart rates as the game goes on. Additionally, the undergraduate students in the kinesiology program pitch in as well. They helped conduct a fitness assessment for all the players earlier this year. Later, they’ll perform a follow up evaluation to see the effects of training regimens and how the players reacted physically. “We make sure the workouts are right, they’re getting their workouts done and having good form,” he said. “That way, we make sure they don’t get injured there or injured on the ice.” Andrew Shim, professor and graduate program director of kinesiology and human performance at Briar Cliff, said the idea began as a way to help his students get hands on experience with

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Tyler Westhoff, a graduate student at Briar Cliff University, supervises the Sioux City Musketeers strength and conditioning at Tyson Events Center on Sept. 28 as part of the college’s kinesiology program.

LEFT: Tyler Westhoff demonstrates a drill during the Sioux City Musketeers strength and conditioning program at Tyson Events Center. RIGHT: Tyler Westhoff, left, a graduate student at Briar Cliff University, supervises Sioux City Musketeers player Connor Mayer during strength and conditioning training at the Tyson Events Center

strength and condition and various testing methods before internships and graduation. Initially, he sought an opportunity for the students to work with football players,

but eventually, the Musketeers organization realized the impact the program could have on the players. The first interaction was a series of tests to see where the players were at

physically. About 20 students led players through the drills and procedures. Shim said the day of tests reflected his goals when he first arrived at Briar Cliff. The students and players

involved shared his enthusiasm. “It was nice that there was that validation,” he said. “Everyone was so professional.” Of course, the exercise requires students to tell professional athletes what to do and not to do to their bodies. At no point, Shim said, has there been friction between the players and the students. “It was a sense of understanding of why they’re here and respecting my students and the job they do,” he said. Westhoff said the cooperation has made the new world of hockey strength training easier on him. “The players said, ‘This is

what you’re trained to do, this is your job,’” he recalled. “That made it easy for us.” Shim said the level of respect between the athletes and students is partially credited to picking the right students. Only juniors and seniors from the undergraduate program are allowed to participate. Those that are selected had to have shown a desire to learn, exercise their understanding of the matter and demonstrate leadership. Students can participate in the program for practicum experience, which will help give them hands-on work before internships begin. Shim said the chance to work with semi-professional athletes while attending school gives them a leg up on competition after graduation. “They are able to promote themselves with regards to getting a better internship or better job opportunity,” he said. “What we’ve been trying to instill is the fact that they need to have these opportunities, but to have those opportunities, they have to earn those rights.” Shim said he’s been pleased with the eagerness in which the students have jumped in to strengthen their knowledge in strength and conditioning. Musketeers’ strength and conditioning coach Rob Frost said that enthusiasm has translated to a valuable asset to players that compete in a sport where hard hits and injuries are an every day thing. “They make sure the guys are feeling good and fresh and energized, so that’ll help with their play on the ice and feeling good,” he said. “Once they feel good, they’re mentally in the game as well. It’s a long season,” he added. “It’s important getting these guys help to maintain strength and flexibility.”

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BusinessPeople Curry marks 10 years with CENTURY 21 SIOUX CITY | Arlene Curry of CENTURY 21 ProLink recently celebrated 10 years of service as a commercial real estate agent in Iowa, Nebraska and South Da- Curry kota. Curry is a part of a brokerage team alongside agent Jennifer Rose Bass. Bass and Curry have both earned the prestigious Commercial Real Estate Investment (CCIM) designation, which requires extensive experience in the commercial real estate business.

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SIOUX CITY | Casey Mills, Mills-ShellhammerPuetz of Sioux City, and Eric Walhof, Northwest Bank of Sioux Center, have been selected as members of the 20162017 class of Leadership Iowa, Mills the premier issues-awareness program of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation. The eight-month program is designed to foster a passion for civic engagement in current and emerging leaders.

article written by Pam Miller, director of industry and investor relations for S i o u x l a n d Miller Ethanol LLC in Jackson, has been published in Ethanol Producers magazine. The article extols the health benefits of using ethanol-blended fuels. Ethanol, the article says, can replace the toxic compounds used to increase octane in gasoline, which are directly related to the harmful emissions identified in several studies. Ethanol Producer magazine bills itself as as the ethanol industry’s premier trade journal since 1995. Siouxland Ethanol, which has more than 700 local investors, produces nearly 70 million gallons of ethanol, 20 million pounds of corn oil and more than 160,000 bushels of distiller’s grains per year and buys more than 21 million bushels of corn from local farmers.

surgeon; Gabriella Galinsky, community volunteer; Jeff Macfarlane, president, Trinity Building Specialties/ Macfarlane Homebuilders; Dr. Larry Schou, dean and professor of music, University of South Dakota; and Fiona Valentine, community volunteer. New members are Milt Avery, co-owner and managing partner, Avery Brothers; Rebecca Brown, development director, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation; Gretchen Gondek, retired general manager, Siouxland Public Media; Steve Kohl, attorney, Nymann & Kohl Attorneys at Law; Dr. Hamid Shirvani, president, Briar Cliff University; Joseph Twidwell, senior vice president and trust officer, Security National Bank; Anne Cowley, musicians’ representative.

D. Berger Symphony announces P. Berger board, officers Principal Financial SIOUX CITY | The Sioux advisers earn City Symphony Orchestra has announced its board designations

members and officers for 2016-2016, including six new members. Officers are Juliet Everist, president, philanthropist of the arts; Doug Flom, vice president, retired president, Midwest Technology Products; Ken Ackerman, treasurer, retired president, K&B Transportation; and Judy Huitink, secretary, attorSiouxland Ethanol ney, Judith Garnos Huitink Law Firm. director featured in Continuing board members are Rena Ballard, trade publication community volunteer; JACKSON, Neb. | An Dr. Gary Carlton, retired

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. | Daniel Berger, Greg Berger and Patrick Berger, investment adviser representatives w i t h t h e G. Berger Principal Financial Group, have earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional designation from The American College of Financial Services.

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Goosmann team attends conference HOUSTON | The Goosmann Law Firm team recently attended the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) annual meeting Sept. 1417. Jeana Goosmann, CEO and managing partner, attended the conference along with attorneys Heather Knox Sazama and Cesar Juarez, and the firm’s marketing director, Rachel Thompson.

Teachers in Mathematics honored Wayne State College alumna Terri Jelinek with the Don Miller Distinguished Service Award in September. Jelinek has served in two Goosmann Knox Sazama positions on the NATM board. She continues to be an active learner involved in many state- Jelinek wide proJuarez Thompson grams. She cohosts a math camp for students at CenWayne State alumna tral Community College and was the 1993 Presidenearns award tial Awardee for Excellence WAYNE, Neb. | The in mathematics training for Nebraska Association of Nebraska.

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CONVERGYS Berry Belcher Sergeant Bluff, IA

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BOB ROE’S NORTH END ZONE

PERRY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member, Bob Roe’s North End Zone, to the Chamber with a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. The North End Zone, “where good times gather,” is open every day for lunch and dinner. Pictured cutting the ribbon are managers Jason and Jeremy Houser.

Perry Creek Elementary School students help Sioux City Community School District officials cut the ribbon for the ceremonial opening of the new school. Pictured are Superintendent Paul R. Gausman, school board president Mike Krysl, board vice president Mike McTaggart, directors Perla Alarcon-Flory, David Gleiser, Paul Gorski, John Meyers and Jackie Warnstadt.

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SIOUX CITY RAILROAD MUSEUM

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Officials cut the ribbon to dedicate the new Gilchrist Theater and the Yanney Family Sand Drying House Restoration Project at the Sioux City Railroad Museum.

A new Sioux City entertainment venue, The Greatest Escape, hosted a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its recent opening. Pictured are Rylee Moos and owners Sami and Bill Garrison.

Laura Schmitt Attorney

Laura Schmitt is a partner at the Crary Huff Law Firm. Laura joined the firm in 1999 and practices primarily in the areas of Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions. She is licensed to practice in Iowa and South Dakota and is a member of each respective Bar Association. Laura is an active member of the Business Law Section Council of the Iowa State Bar Association, recently authoring a chapter on professional corporations for the Iowa Business Law Manual. Laura also recently completed four years on the Executive Committee of the Woodbury County Bar Association, serving as its President in 2015. Prior to joining the Crary Huff Law Firm, Laura was a member of the law department of a Fortune 500 tech company, primarily advising its marketing department on legal issues, and she also served as a law clerk to The Honorable Donald E. O’Brien. Laura is a native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and upon graduating from high school, moved to Siouxland to earn her undergraduate degree from Morningside College. She graduated with the highest honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1994, where she also served as Editor-in-Chief of the South Dakota Law Review. Laura believes that Siouxland is a vibrant community with a lot to offer, and she is grateful to be a part of the community and a member of the Crary Huff Law Firm. She says, “We are dedicated to understanding our clients and delivering excellent results. It is gratifying to drive around the Siouxland area and see all of the businesses and projects with which our office has been involved and know that we are helping to make a difference in our community.” Laura resides in Sioux City with her husband and has two sons. She is an avid fan of high school football, basketball and baseball (go Hinton Blackhawks!).

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Windows America officials cut the ribbon to celebrate its new location on Water Street. Pictured are Amanda and Rob Beller and their sons Max, Camden, and Drake. The business offers windows, doors, siding and more to customers across Siouxland.

Jackson Street Brewing owners Dave Winslow and Tia Heidebrecht cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new business in downtown Sioux City. Jackson Street Brewing brews several varieties of hand-crafted seasonal ales, porters, fruit beers from their own orchard harvests, and stouts.

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I have been a licensed real estate agent for 15 years. I truly love helping people find a “home”. Making each client feel like they are my only client is something I work very hard at. It is one of the biggest investments they will ever make, and I never take for granted their trust in having me help them through the process. At Keller Williams we have the models and systems in place to create a life by design for each and every one of our agents. Seeing the passion in our agents for this career choice is so exciting. The Keller Williams agents are gaining market share – I’m so excited to be a part it!! My husband and I are both from Pocahontas. We have two boys, Blake is a Senior at Heelan and Spencer is an 8th grader at Holy Cross. We enjoy everything they are a part of! When we aren’t busy with them, I think it is so important to give back. I am on the Board for the Council for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, and a past member of Junior League, Missouri River Runners, Boy’s and Girls Home, Sioux City Chamber of Commerce and like to volunteer at St. Michael’s and the kids school. My husband and I are truly proud to call Sioux City home. Contact Amy Kakacek at (712) 3331111 for all your real estate needs!

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Lisa is a dedicated professional that strives to ensure your real estate experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. You have a friend and advocate with the experience to overcome any obstacle, guiding you every step of the way. She expertly negotiates in your best interests to achieve your real estate goals. Her integrity and passion to help others has led to her real estate success. Friends, family and past clients confidently recommend her to others as they know her clients are always treated with the utmost care, respect and excellent service. Lisa spent her childhood in Southern California and has called Sioux City her home since the early 1970’s when her parents relocated the family back to their hometown. Previously employed by Morningside College for 21 years as an administrative assistant, Lisa began her real estate career in September 2012 at United Real Estate Solutions, and then joined the team at Keller Williams Siouxland in February 2016. Having worked in various positions and office settings through the years interacting with a variety of personalities has served her well in the real estate business. Lisa and her husband John are empty nesters and proud parents of five adult children: Jill, Nick, Beau, Ben and Brady, two granddaughters and three grandsons. One son lives in Kansas City and the rest of the kids and grandkids reside in Sioux Falls. They enjoy outings with friends and family doing activities such as boating, camping, movies, concert events, and traveling to warm places in the winter. Lisa is frequently asked why she chose to join the team at Keller Williams. Most importantly it is the total team philosophy, on-going world-class education, and for the opportunity to be part of a strong, progressive, successful international and national company with a track record second to none! Lisa wouldn’t be anywhere else than Keller Williams Siouxland and invites you to contact her to experience the KW difference! Whatever your real estate need is – from obtaining the value of your home, learning how the home buying and selling process works, or are in need of assistance to buy or sell a home, you will find her to be friendly, informative, efficient and knowledgeable. Contact Lisa Murphy at (712) 281-1148 for all your real estate needs!

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Jennifer Grant Director of Development Jennifer Grant is the Director of Development for Aventure Staffing’s eight Midwest branches. From her start with the firm in 2008, Jennifer has held several positions including Branch Manager and Sales Manager which has allowed her to develop strong client relationships and understand the business inside and out. Her expertise makes her effective in overseeing the training and development of Aventure Staffing’s 37 employees throughout Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Jennifer was born and raised in Sioux City and is a graduate of East High School. “My advice to young people in the workforce - put in your time and treat people well, don’t expect immediate reward, it will pay off.” Jennifer is married to Fitz Grant, Executive Director of the Sanford Community Center and together they have 3 children with a baby on the way! Jennifer loves helping the staff at Aventure Staffing be the best they can be. “Our people know I care about them - when people know that, even the difficult conversations aren’t so difficult”, Jennifer says. “It’s nice to be involved in all aspects of our business from staff development to operations – Aventure allows me to use my personal strengths at work and that is very rewarding.” Contact Jennifer today to find out how Aventure Staffing can find the right job or employee for you! (712) 258-2453 • jgrant@aventure.com • www.aventure.com

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stopped and searched more often, given longer sentences, higher bail, and less fair trials,” Page said, FROM 4 referencing a Minnesota a r re s te d m o re o f te n , Supreme Court study on c h a rge d m o re o f te n , the judicial system in 1993.

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that included highlights of Waller’s business career and community service, and testimonials from family and friends. Waller was credited with leading Security National Bank through an era of increasing federal regulations and deftly navigating turbulence changes in the banking industry. Under his leadership, the bank’s assets grew

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Chris Ferry Partner

Chris Ferry is a Partner at Innovative Business Consultants (IBC), a firm in Sioux City that offers services in Group and Health Benefits, Flex/Hra administration, Property and Casualty Insurance, Preventive Health, Work Comp, and risk Management. Chris is licensed in Property and Casualty for both personal and commercial insurance. Chris is very involved in the Siouxland community and has served on many Boards and committees throughout the area over the years. Most recently, she became a member of the Board for the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce as well as a board member for Council on Sexual assault and Domestic Violence CSaDV. “Giving back to the community is extremely important to me, as my family has benefited greatly from Siouxland.” Chris raised two daughters in Sioux City and a step-son, and she and her husband todd have two grandchildren and one more on the way, which are a wonderful addition to their family. at IBC, Chris leads their growing team with Stuart Lee, and they believe in hard work but also treating others the way you want to be treated, “We want everyone to be productive, but also feel that they are working in a rewarding and supportive atmosphere. We also want our clients to notice our caring and friendly environment when they walk in our door. We love what we do and want to help our clients have the best insurance coverages and wellness and safety services possible.” Give Chris a call today at 712-277-2424 or visit IBC at 412 Water Street in Sioux City and she and her team will help you with all of your insurance needs.

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1) Keep your weight within a healthy range or have a Body Mass Index (BMI) that is less than 25 (between 18.5 and 24.9). For every point your BMI increases above 25, your future risks of diabetes increases by 6 percent. On a positive note, your future risk of developing diabetes is reduced by 6 percent for every point you reduce your BMI. 2) Get regular physical activity and aim for 30 to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily, at least three and a half hours each week. People who exercise regularly have improved insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels throughout the day. In addition, this will provide increased energy and improved mental focus and self-esteem. 3) Don’t smoke or stop if you currently use tobacco products. Smokers or those who use chewing tobacco are 37 percent more likely to develop diabetes than nonsmokers. 4) Keep your blood

“That hasn’t changed dramatically in the state of Minnesota, (and) it hasn’t gotten any better across the country. We need to figure out how to treat everybody equally.”

from $300 million to $1 billion. Over the years, he had been widely recognized in Siouxland, starring in a series of light-hearted TV commercials promoting the bank’s services and community contributions. During his career, Waller volunteered his time with a host of charitable and notfor-profit organizations. He was one of a select group of local leaders who served as chair of both the Siouxland Chamber board and The Siouxland Initiative Board. He also completed terms

on board of directors for several organizations, including the United Way of Siouixland, Morningside College, Goodwill Industries and Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s. “Rich Waller has consistently led by example and his legacy will include leaving our Siouxland region a significantly better community as a result of his innumerable and noteworthy contributions,” said Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber and The Siouxland Initiative.

pressure in a healthy range (less than 120/80). For every 5 points your systolic blood pressure increases (top number) over 120/80, your risk of developing diabetes is 2 percent higher. If you already have high blood pressure your risk of developing diabetes is increased by 51 percent. 5) Keep your good blood cholesterol (HDL) level in a healthy range: greater than 45 mg/dl for men and greater than 55 mg/dl for women. For every five point increase in HDL, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is reduced by 10 percent. HDL levels can be increased by getting regular aerobic exercise, losing excess body fat (strength training three or more times each week), eating healthy fats such as omega 3 fatty acids (avocados and nuts/seeds) and avoiding trans fats. 6) Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day reduces your risk of developing diabetes by 74 percent! 7) Engage in strength and resistance training exercises at least two to three times each week especially as you

age to maintain good health, stronger muscles and bones (prevent fractures and osteoporosis) and maintain independent living. Eating adequate protein is also important, especially soon after exercising for building stronger, healthier muscles. 8) Drink at least 40 or more ounces of water daily, working up towards half of your body weight in ounces. 9) Make sure to sleep at least 7 to 8 hours each day for proper rest and recovery. 10) Make sure to spend quality time with family and friends, maintain a positive outlook and keep time for daily spiritual reflection and renewal. If you believe you or a family member may be at risk for diabetes, I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with your primary care provider. Erik Nieuwenhuis is UnityPoint Health – St Luke’s WorkSmart Injury Prevention Specialist and Wellness Consultant. Contact him at 712-2791842 (office) 712-5745604 (mobile) or erik. nieuwenhuis@unitypoint. org

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Award FROM 5 The project is made up of representatives from public and private interests “with a shared vision for creating an environment in which new business ideas are encouraged and nurtured.” The city’s economic development staff work closely with entrepreneurs

by coordinating events and connecting startups with the resources they need to help them create jobs, invest in the community and generate growth. The IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognizes the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials and the year’s most influential leaders, the release said.

Go FROM 5 positive impact in the community by excelling in their efforts to attract, retain, grow and develop the community. Billings is involved with the city’s business retention

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and attraction program and works with employers as they consider new investment in the community along with potential new businesses looking to relocate to the area. She is also involved with efforts to engage and connect entrepreneurs. Over the past three years, she has assisted with the coordination of multiple

entrepreneurial events held locally, including Biz Brew, Base 3, First Friday Coffee, Startup Weekend, Innovation Market, Dream Big Grow Here and Venture School. The city gives back to the community by providing opportunities for their employees to get involved. City employees coordinate city-wide litter clean-up

and river clean-up events and participate in an annual United Way campaign where, in 2015, they raised over $43,875. The city also encourages their employees to become involved in the community and allows employees to volunteer up to four hours each month during working hours.

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Holy Spirit Retirement Home officials cut the ribbon to celebrate its recent expansions. Pictured are Ranee Ehrich, Teresa Lagge, Cheryl Utech, Mary Hildman, Dorie Becker, Marcia McRostie, and Pat Tomscha. Siouxland’s only faith-based, non-profit retirement community, Holy Spirit offers a continuum of care approach, including independent living apartments, assisted living options and skilled nursing care.

The Siouxland Center for Active Generations held a recent ribbon-cutting to celebrate its new fitness room, which was financed with the help of grants from Missouri River Historical Development and the Sioux City Lions Club. Pictured are Rachel Byrn, Siouxland Center for Active Generations Board member; Ken Hayward, Sioux City Lions Club President; Lee Chamberlain, Sioux City Lions Club; and Linda Santi, Siouxland Center for Active Generations Executive Director. The center has over 65 programs and activities every week, of which 35 deal with fitness.

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GALACTIC STREAM

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The Siouxland Chamber held a recent ribbon cutting to celebrate Galactic Streamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new membership. Pictured cutting the ribbon are owners Austin and Seth Tonner. Galactic TV is a media streaming device that allows users to access thousands of movies, TV shows, and live sports with the click of a button.

The Siouxland Chamber welcomed new member Big Frig with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured are Dakota Hoard, head of design, and Brock Hutchinson, co-owner. Big Frig provides high quality, stainless steel, double-wall, vacuum sealed tumblers that stay hot or cold for hours. The business also just announced the launch of its Denali Cooler Series.

Siouxland Business Journal, October 2016

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Beau Braunger CCIM Senior Associate

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3133 Floyd Blvd, Ste A & B

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3410 Futures Drive, SSC

Congratulations to Siouxland Community Health Center on their first Nebraska location.

1,342 & 1,819 sf main floor office spaces offering quiet offices, 40 parking stalls, common area M/W restroom. Easy access to Outer Drive, Floyd Blvd & Hwy 75 N.

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2763 Floyd Boulevard

Longtime owner of former liquor store which was formerly a beauty salon is anxious to sell. Open room w/small office, drive-up window, 2 restrooms & plenty of parking. South of Wal-Mart shopping complex.

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2303 b G Street, SSC

4,000 sf warehouse space available for lease. Two overhead doors & 16’ sidewalls. Plenty of parking on large lot. Warehouse heated.

1906 Cornhusker Drive, SSC

Over an acre of prime retail ground in South Sioux City just off Hwy 77. Land located in front of Super WalMart & between KFC & Burger King.

2290 41st Street

2.38 acre level lot on 41st and Outer Drive for sale at $3.60 sf. Ideal location for office or multi-family construction. All utilities are at site.

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204 1st St, Spaces 10-13, Sgt Bluff

Under new ownership, Pioneer Mall is anchored by Pizza Ranch, ASCS & Heritage Pork. The mall has a newly upgraded HVAC system & common restrooms w/more improvements coming soon.

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2910 Hamilton Bvd, Ste 102

Directly across from the Market Place Shopping Center, this 1,595 sf office space with parking at the door would be great for medical, insurance or general office use. Landlord will remodel to suit.

6140 Harbor Drive

One of the last frontages on I-29 zoned ML & MH. Two parcels totaling approximately 12.5 acres sitting on the SW corner of Airport Exit. Access from Harbor Drive over C&NW Railroad frontage. Bare land.

420 Jackson Street

This 6,683 sf office/retail space is located in Sioux City’s CBD. It has ample parking directly above the space in the ramp w/close access to skywalk. Aggressive lease rate of $6.00 sf gross.

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Just under .5 acres. Less than 1 block from Walmart and new Northern Valley Development. Outerbelt and Floyd Blvd intersection sees nearly over 16,700 VPD.

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