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VIEWPOINT | Local philanthropy relies on favorable tax climate

Guest column by Andy Patterson, CEO of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.

Apr 05, 2025
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In Sioux Falls, we’re proud of our local business community. We love watching an organization grow, and we cherish those moments when our hometown heroes take a national stage.

How many times have you watched a Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade and told a friend, “Did you know those balloons are made by Raven, a Sioux Falls company?”

That pride is part of our culture.

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