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In North Sioux City, we like to be “judged by the companies we keep.” The size of our business community far exceeds that of our population. We are proud to be home to:
MPC
Interbake Foods
Mars Petcare US
Prince Manufacturing
FIMCO Industries
Alorica and a variety of other successful businesses.
The strong business climate in South Dakota continues to spur corporate growth in North Sioux City. The technology and infrastructure are already in place for the future. When it comes to building a successful business, North Sioux City truly is the right place at the right time.
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New Joint Venture with Genebiotch: Nutraferma
A joint venture between Genebiotech, a Korean biotechnology firm, and Nutra-Flo Protein and Biotech Products, a Sioux City, IA feed ingredient company, will create a high-tech soy fermentation facility in North Sioux City, the first of its kind in the United States, Gov. Mike Rounds announced today. This is an $8.76 million project that will create 34 jobs in North Sioux City.
The new business, Nutraferma, will break ground in 2007 and production will begin in early 2008. The company will utilize advanced Korean technology and a solid state fermentation technique to use soy and other plant origin products to manufacture animal feeds. The expansion is being driven by a global demand to supply animal diets with high quality protein sources.
“This international joint venture will bring high-end positions to southeast South Dakota and open the door to new possibilities in the biotech and value-added ag arenas,” Gov. Rounds said. “As part of the state’s 2010 Initiative, we are focusing on research and technology in the state. This company is a perfect fit as we continue to establish South Dakota as a leader in biotechnology.”
The partnership is poised to combine several successful animal feed ingredients developed by Genebiotech with the readily available supply of high quality raw materials in the Siouxland area. Once complete, the Nutraferma facility will be the largest solid state fermentation installation in the United States. Nutraferma’s parent companies have had a successful business relationship promoting and distributing each other’s products since 1996.
"We are honored Nutraferma and Genebiotech have chosen North Sioux City to launch their North American operations," said Kory Menken, Executive Director of the North Sioux City Economic Development Corporation (NSCEDC). "This is exactly the type of cutting-edge, high tech venture we have been working to recruit to Flynn Business Park. Biotechnology is the wave of the future. I applaud South Dakota and North Sioux City for their vision and assistance in helping NSCEDC bring this exciting project to our community."
“We were very pleased and very impressed with how easy it was to work with South Dakota officials in everything from permitting to site selecting,” said Eric Lohry, president of Nutraferma, “Any decision on site selection is based on a long-term commitment and South Dakota definitely provides the best opportunity for long-term growth.”
Lohry went on to say that this expansion is only the first step. “We’ve acquired land and have options on more land. This building will be the heart of the plant, but we already have future expansion plans in place,” he added.
Nutraferma’s primary market is North America, but Lohry expects exports to go to Asia, Europe and South America, as well.
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Alorica, Inc. and Cingular join forces in North Sioux City
12/1/2006
The North Sioux City branch of Alorica, Inc. is celebrating a milestone achievement today. The company announced that North Sioux City will soon be home to the Cingular International Care Program – bringing 400 jobs to the community. More than 100 agents will be hired immediately to expand service for the company’s new client.
Alorica Inc., a leading customer service management provider, set up shop in North Sioux City just three months ago, when the company announced it would bring 1,000 jobs to the area.
“This is a great testament to the North Sioux City workforce,” said Richard Benda, secretary of the Department of Tourism and State Development. “In just three months, the South Dakota branch has proven itself as a dedicated and strong player in this national company.”
"This is tremendous news for North Sioux City and southeast South Dakota," said North Sioux City Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Kory Menken. "We are excited that Alorica is on track to either meet or exceed their goal of creating 1,000 jobs in our community. Today's announcement further exemplifies Alorica's stellar reputation within the customer service industry, as well as its commitment to growing in South Dakota.”
Looking to fill more than 100 new positions this month, Alorica is currently hiring customer service agents to support Cingular’s customers. “North Sioux City will provide support for the Cingular International Care Program. This function includes calls of a customer service and technical support nature. Agents will provide world-class care functions including roamer provisioning, dialing and/or troubleshooting, and other customer care activities,” according to Mike Freeman, Alorica site director. Freeman confirmed that with nearly 200 hires since the launch in late October, Alorica is on track to bring more than 1,000 jobs to the Siouxland area throughout the next two years. Alorica will celebrate the momentum with a grand opening celebration at the contact center mid-December.
Career Opportunities:
Targeting hires for a December 11 training class, Alorica will host “Career Empowerment Events” December 5, 6 and 7 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. at the center located in the Gateway Business Park at 300 Centennial Drive. No reservation is necessary, and facility walk-ins are encouraged. “These events will include comprehensive information for applicants, as well as group interviews. Many candidates will receive an offer of employment prior to leaving the event,” said Alorica’s Human Resources Manager, Jo Prince.
In addition to the contact center’s Career Empowerment Events, Alorica will be accepting applications through the company’s online resources. Candidates can submit applications through Alorica’s employer website at www.Aloricajobs.com. Alorica is also promoting in-person application submissions anytime at the North Sioux City facility for persons unable to attend the comprehensive Career Empowerment Events.
“We strongly encourage all individuals interested in building a technology and service-oriented career to apply. Alorica provides paid training and benefits. More importantly, we provide tremendous opportunity for skill development and fast-paced career advancement cultivated in a fun, flexible employment environment,” said Freeman.
About Alorica Inc.
Alorica Inc. is a leading customer service management firm managing the entire customer lifecycle, from front-office customer interaction to back-office fulfillment. Alorica delivers fully integrated services such as customer interaction management, service logistics, depot and onsite repair services, as well as total eBusiness solutions. Alorica integrates, manages and automates these service solutions with Helix by Alorica®, which also provides real-time Web-delivered data analysis with worldwide accessibility. Headquartered in Chino, Calif., Alorica proudly provides customer service excellence in over 10 locations, nine housed nationally. For more information, please visit Alorica’s web site at www.alorica.com. If you are in the U.S., call us at 1-866-ALORICA (1-866-256-7422).
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Gov. Rounds Announces 1,000 New Jobs for North Sioux City
8/17/2006
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Mike Rounds announced today that Alorica, Inc., a California-based customer service management firm, will expand into North Sioux City, South Dakota, where the company plans to bring 1,000 jobs to the area in the next two years.
“Alorica is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the United States,” said Gov. Rounds. “The fact that a world-class company like Alorica chose South Dakota is a testament to our business climate and our capable workforce,” he added.
The Governor noted that in addition to 1,000 jobs, Alorica is also making a $1.2 million investment in the community to get its operations up and running. “This is a real partnership between the company, the state and the people of North Sioux City,” said Gov. Rounds.
"We have come to North Sioux City for the quality. The workforce has a strong reputation for providing exemplary support and service and has a strong work ethic. Alorica plans to build on this foundation," said Alorica Founder and CEO, Andy Lee.
"Alorica would like to thank the Governor's Office, as well as the local North Sioux City Mayor's office and Department of Labor for providing us with unprecedented levels of assistance and support in establishing our new operation. We are delighted to be the newest employer in North Sioux City and are excited about being an integral part of the community," said Lee.
“Alorica's unique approach to the service industry has resulted in our dynamic evolution. The company's tremendous growth stems from our commitment to service excellence and our commitment to people development cultivated in a fun, flexible environment," said Vice President of Human Resources, Jeffrey Sopko.
“The majority of the jobs at Alorica’s North Sioux City facility will be customer service positions, primarily for new phone technology,” said Gov. Rounds. “These will be good jobs with good benefits,” he said.
According to Sopko, Alorica is the premier employer for the service-oriented, tech-savvy professional - providing tremendous opportunity for skill development and fast-paced career advancement."
“This is an extremely exciting day for our community and the surrounding area," said Kory Menken, Executive Director of North Sioux City's Economic Development Corporation. "North Sioux City has worked diligently to diversify our economic base and Alorica is a significant piece of our ongoing development puzzle. Governor Rounds and the Governor's Office of Economic Development were tremendous partners in making this project a reality."
The South Dakota Career Center in North Sioux City, located at 504 River Drive, will be taking applications for a variety of positions. The phone number for the Career Center is 242-5445.
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Company Expansion to Bring Jobs to North Sioux City
Johnson Feed, Inc. Plans to Open New S.D. Location
Johnson Feed, Inc. is taking advantage of South Dakota’s optimal business environment and expanding its Canton, S.D. based company to North Sioux City, S.D. Johnson Feed, Inc. will create approximately 55 quality jobs for the community throughout the next three years.
“Johnson Feed has been a great South Dakota business for generations. We are excited to welcome another expansion of the company in our state. Family-owned businesses like this provide excellent jobs, and utilize our dedicated, prepared workforce,” said Jafar Karim, director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “This is another example of the progress South Dakota is making on state’s 2010 Initiative goals.”
"We are extremely happy to welcome Johnson Feed to our ever-expanding business community," said North Sioux City Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Kory Menken. "Solid, family-owned companies like Johnson Feed are the backbone of any community. We are proud Johnson Feed chose North Sioux City as the newest of its three locations in South Dakota."
Johnson Feed began in the 1920’s when Carl Johnson operated a dray service in the Fairview, S.D. area. He delivered coal and other supplies to area farmers by horse and wagon, and hauled farmers’ grain to elevators for marketing. The company evolved throughout the years to what Carl’s grandsons Mitch, Darcy and Todd Johnson own today. The company now provides trucking service to the major beef and pork producers of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Sioux City, Iowa, as well as a large furniture distribution center in Beresford, S.D. The North Sioux City facility will enable Johnson Feed, Inc. to expand the work it does on its own equipment, plus allow them to provide service to other truck and trailer owners.
Headquartered in Canton, S.D., Johnson Feed, Inc. has a second facility in Sioux Falls, S.D. It is now relocating its only facility located outside of the state in Sioux City, Iowa to North Sioux City, S.D. “When we outgrew our Sioux City, Iowa facility, we considered expansion into Iowa, Nebraska or South Dakota. We are excited about our decision to move to North Sioux City. We are confident that our location in this community will be good for business,” said Mitch Johnson, one of three brothers who own the company. “This is a family business. Our grandfather started the business in South Dakota, we grew up here, so it was important for us to maintain our presence in the state,” he added.
Through $320,000 of support from the state’s Revolving Economic Development and Initiative (REDI) Fund, Johnson Feed, Inc. will create opportunities for the North Sioux City community to diversify the local economy, increase capital investment and create quality jobs. The REDI Fund’s objective is to create “primary jobs” in South Dakota that provide goods and services which are primarily exported from the state, resulting in new wealth for the community.
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