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November 17-22 **Launch Week kicks off today!**   Get ready for an action-packed week filled with workshops, networking events, and startup presentations that will inspire, connect, and energize our entrepreneurial community! Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow, and celebrate innovation right here in the tri-state area!   Mark your calendars and join us all week long!   ![Launch Week](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Launch%20Week.jpg?width=1545&height=1701&name=Launch%20Week.jpg)   ![avatar](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20SIMPCO%20Site/Global/simpco-blog-author-logo.png?width=290&name=simpco-blog-author-logo.png) #### [SIMPCO](https://simpco.org/news/author/simpco) The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is a council of governments serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. ## RELATED ARTICLES Button Title [![simpco-logo-white](https://45496084.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/45496084/hubfs/2024%20SIMPCO%20Site/Global/simpco-logo-white.webp?width=130&name=simpco-logo-white.webp)](https://simpco.org/) The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is a council of governments serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. 6401 Gordon Drive Sioux City, IA 51106 [**712-279-6286**](tel:7122796286) [**simpco@simpco.org**](mailto:%20simpco@simpco.org) - [Divisions](https://simpco.org/divisions) - [Transportation Planning](https://simpco.org/divisions/transportation-planning) - [Community Development](https://simpco.org/divisions/community-development) - [Economic Development](https://simpco.org/divisions/economic-development) - [Housing Programs](https://simpco.org/divisions/housing-programs) - [GIS Mapping](https://simpco.org/divisions/gis-mapping) - [SRTS / Paratransit](https://simpco.org/siouxland-regional-transit-system) - [Learn More](https://simpco.org/about-us) - [About Us](https://simpco.org/about-us) - [Current Projects](https://simpco.org/news/tag/current-projects) - [Publications](https://simpco.org/publications) - [Resources](https://simpco.org/resources) - [Contact Us](https://simpco.org/contact-us) - [News & Events](https://simpco.org/news/tag/news) - [Online Store](https://www.walloffame247.com/srts-simpco) Sign up for Our Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay updated on current projects, upcoming events, meetings, grant opportunities, and ways to get involved. © SIMPCO. 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