More EpisodesEp.33 Building for the Next Generation
July 22, 2026
Join Brandon for an in-depth chat with local business leader and developer, Jeff Scherschligt, President of Pendar Properties. Listen in as they discuss what it takes to make the “special sauce” of Sioux Falls private/public partnership, why invest in your local community, and what is coming next for Downtown. Hear about the new amphitheater improvements coming soon to the River Greenway, and why Jeff believes in giving back.
Today’s ‘Member Moment’ features Anne Haber, also of Pendar Properties, Combine, and The Carpenter Bar Group. She joins Taryn for her speed round of this-or-that questions plus shares what makes all of her projects tick.
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Ep.37 IDA Pinnacle Award, Jacobson Plaza
September 2nd, DTSF, Inc. was presented with an IDA Pinnacle Award for Jacobson Plaza while attending the annual IDA (International Downtown Association) conference in Toronto. The Pinnacle Award, represents the most inspiring innovations in urban place management. Jacobson Plaza won in the category of Public Space Management and Operations.
In anticipation of the award ceremony, Brandon sat down with Brett Kollars from the City of Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation department to discuss the evolution and success of this Uptown, family friendly development.
Tune in to hear more about the award and creation of Jacobson Plaza, and how parks and recreation are an integral part of a vibrant Downtown.
Learn more about the Pinnacle Award at the IDA site here and by reading this article.
September 2, 2026
Ep.36 Riverfest with The Bancorp & Stockwell Engineers
Riverfest returns! Saturday, September 19th at Cherapa Place, join us for the 13th Annual Riverfest celebration. Presented by The Bancorp, this event is a crowd favorite and the perfect chance to meet up with friends and neighbors as we wave goodbye to summer.
On today’s episode of Hello, Downtown!, Brandon talks with Rachel Jacobson, Sponsorship Strategy & Community Partnerships lead at The Bancorp. Rachel shares why The Bancorp chooses to invest in Riverfest and be such an integral part of the Downtown Sioux Falls community.
Next, Jon Brown, President of Stockwell Engineers, tells Brandon why his company enjoys being both sponsors and attendees at Riverfest and how their booth this year will have some really good swag!
Finally, Taryn talks with Tyler Jepperson, co-founder of Remedy Brewing Co. in this week’s Member Moment. Tyler and the Remedy team will be at this year’s Riverfest serving their craft brews along the Big Sioux River.
September 2, 2026
Ep.35 Viaducts, Roads, and Traffic – oh my!
“There’s no place like home!” and Downtown Sioux Falls as the heart of our City deserves a Yellow Brick Road.
Join Brandon and Andy Berg, City of Sioux Falls Public Works and Engineering, as they discuss upcoming changes to traffic flow in Downtown including updates to the existing viaducts, the 10th Street traffic calming pilot, lane width, future speed tables, and our mutual goal of making it easier for folks to get Downtown to work and play.
Today’s ‘Member Moment” features Karlie Solum, Director of Community Relations at Marsh McLennan Agency.
