History & Leadership

Since 1987, Forward Sioux Falls has united business and civic leaders in a powerful public-private partnership that drives economic growth and community vitality. Through nine multi-year plans, the initiative has created thousands of jobs, attracted billions in investment and consistently exceeded goals—earning Sioux Falls a place among America’s top cities for opportunity and prosperity.

What is Forward Sioux Falls?

Forward Sioux Falls is the framework behind the success of the Sioux Falls region. Launched by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, it empowers leaders to set a shared vision, secure resources and execute strategies that deliver measurable results. Over the years, each plan has built on the last—fueling job creation, major capital investment and quality-of-life improvements that continue to shape a thriving, opportunity-rich region.

Past Campaigns

FSF Leadership

Brittany Hanson Photo

Brittany Hanson

Program Director, Forward Sioux Falls

Headshot of Jeff Griffin

Jeff
Griffin

President & CEO, Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Headshot of Bob Mundt

Bob
Mundt

President & CEO, Sioux Falls Development Foundation

Joint Venture Management Committee

The Joint Venture Management Committee (JVMC) is comprised of the five executive committee members of the Chamber, the five executive committee members of the Development Foundation, and five at-large members.

Every five years, this group updates our program of work—enhancing proven methods, adding new approaches and sharpening focus for effective use of investor dollars. They combine broad-based input from investors and the community with data-driven insights to ensure clear objectives and measurable outcomes.

JVMC is responsible for the ongoing stewardship of investments and view Forward Sioux Falls initiatives as an investment portfolio – keeping an eye on ROI.

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