Todd Mahaney of Soo Tractor Sweeprake at the company's Hawkeye Drive plant in Sioux City.

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hovel-Ready and the community of Sioux City, Iowa, are two items that go hand-in-hand. This twice named All-American City is experiencing tremendous growth in its industrial and commercial economic bases as a result of its pro-development attitude towards new business.
   Identified by Site Selection magazine as one of the top small metropolitan economic development areas for 2006, the scenic Northwest Iowa community nestled in the historic Loess Hills on the Missouri River offers the prime location for business in the tri-state Siouxland development region. Sioux City, Iowa, serves as the hub for business, employment, industry, retail trade, medical care, educational opportunities, and tourism with Shovel-Ready sites available in many sizes ranging from an acre to several hundred acres. Interstate 29, US Highways 20 and 75/60 serve the community along with the Sioux Gateway Airport providing commercial air services and rail via Union Pacific Rail Road, Burlington-Northern Santa Fe, Dakota & Iowa Rail Company, and the Canadian National.
   Rich in history and tradition, Sioux City offers a profitable location with easy access to major North American cities. Sioux City is home to the following major companies: Cargill, Terra Industries, Organon, Soo Tractor Sweeprake, Wilson Trailers, John Morrell, Gelita North America, Mobren and Tyson Foods, who all produce and manufacture specialty products serving the world.
   Sioux City has recently been successful in securing a new Northwest Airlines Reservations Center; a new hotel and conference center; and new office and condo developments throughout its downtown adding up to well in excess of $30 million in new investment.
   The Sioux City MSA consists of a diverse population of over 250,000 persons. The work force is educated and ready to work. Taxes, utility rates, and employee costs are very favorable to business. The community has partnerships and programs in place to provide valuable incentives to companies and developers willing to invest in this great community.
   The Sioux City team of development professionals is ready to work with your company to make your site selection as smooth as possible with the best possible return on your investment.
   To find out how your company can be part of this success and to learn how Sioux City can assist you with your company's growth needs, look us up at www.sioux-city.org or call the Sioux City Economic Development Department at 1-877-246-7242.