February
NEW
& RENEWING MEMBERS HAPPENINGS!
NEW MEMBERS:
VENUE 519
THE ROSE BOUTIQUE
K & K TEULU LLC
RENEWING MEMBERS:
Hills Interior
Crossroads/MidAmerica
Bluepeak
Ainsworth Benning
Cowboys Too!
McGas
American Family Ins-Robert Bennett
Butte/Meade County Housing
Pete’s Clothing/Hodge Bootery
Farm Credit Services
BF Area Community Theater
Northern Hills Federal Credit Union
Los Agaves LLC
The Plumber Inc.
Scott Peterson Motors Inc.
Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
Pioneer Bank & Trust
Lueders Food Center
Cheyenne Crossing
Carl’s Trailer Sales
Northern Hills CASA
Belle Silver Lining
Northern Hills Training Center
Volunteers of America-
Northern Rockies
Integrity Meats
Dairy Queen
Common Cents
Morris Law Firm
Black Hills Diner
GP Local
www.bellefourchechamber.org
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President | Lee Capp, Capp’s Cornerstone & Refinishing
VP of Membership | Matt Kreutz, Mid- America Travel
VP of Communications | Angie Besler, Albany Farms
Sheila Hodge, Pete’s Clothing & Hodge Bootery
Secretary & Treasurer | Cassie Pannone, Highmark FCU
Jade Larson, Tri-State Chiropractic
Nikki Hoyme, Monument Health Center - Crossroads
David Pruitt- Pooter Q BBQ
Rachel Woodroof- Beam Financial
Heidi Parker | City Council Liason
Tallia Nighswonger | Economic Development
Miranda Gallagher | Executive Director
509 Grant St | Belle Fourche, SD 57717
Office Hours: 9am – 4pm M-F
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Miranda Gallagher | Executive Director
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER OF THE NATION FOUNDATION?
To provide financial support for the educational and community development activities and programs of the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce. To promote and develop the economic, civic, cultural and social welfare of the citizens of Butte County, South Dakota through educational programs. To conduct educational programs to encourage the development of small business enterprises in Bute County; To establish technical education programs which will better qualify residents for employment in Butte County; To promote the development of tourism in Butte County through education programs; To promote the use of new technologies, businesses, and education support in Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce Members.
not a civic club, a charitable organization, or department of city government. We are a private, non-profit, taxpaying corporation focused on improving the community and businesses of Belle Fourche. We’re compromised of people — people just like you, who realize that we can accomplish more collectively than individually.
The Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce serves to promote our members, the commercial, civic, and general interests of the city of Belle Fourche, and our trade area. As a voluntary organization our aim is to represent and advocate for our members and the business community as a whole. We are
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OUR RECENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Each week we are featuring a chamber member business on our Facebook page.
IN DECEMBER WE FEATURED....
Black Hills Community Loan Fund
Belle Fourche Arts Council
Belle Estates Senior Living
BENNETT, MAIN, GUBBRUD & WILLERT ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Follow along with us to learn more about our wonderful Belle Fourche businesses.
Maybe you’ll even win a prize!
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LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR
SD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
I had the privilege of attending the SD Retailers Association Annual Meeting in January and would love to share this wonderful information I learned while attending. The owner of Pizza Ranch spoke about insurance coverage and having the right insurance for your businesses. They went through an unfortunate event in 2019 as a tornado had hit their brand-new arcade. They were fortunate enough to have the right insurance coverage to cover the cost of damages, employees’ wages, much more. He reminded everyone to make sure to have the coverage needed to cover your busi-
ness if a disaster happens. As we can not control what happens. Make sure you have photos, videos, and an inventory list of everything you have in your business, receipts, and wages of employees all stored off site.
Rethink Business:
The speaker during SD Retailers Association reminds us that it is okay to rethink business.
• What makes our business valuable to our customers?
• Send customers or vendors a personal message. Let them know you appreciate them.
• Remember that we all see things differently!
JOB FAIR
We are happy to announce we had 13 businesses join us for our community job fair. We have some great opportunities for job openings in our community.
PERSONAL FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEUR COURSE
The Belle Fourche Chamber partnered with Black Hills Community Loan Fund to provide education opportunities for personal finance and entrepreneurship. We had six attend the personal finance and eight are attending the five-week course for entrepreneurship. Our attendees have some great business ideas to get started in Belle Fourche. Once our attendees complete the courses, they will have the ability to and information to make their dreams come true.
SOUTH DAKOTA TOURISM
The Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Black Hills and Badlands to promote our beautiful community. We have registered to have information at all their travel shows this year. Check out our display unit at Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Center in Rapid City.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL MEETING
Happy to see all the new businesses that have joined our community in 2022.
• Capp’s Cornerstone Refinishing
• Rebel Rose
• The Wild Bluebell
• Pooter Q BBQ
• Rogue Motorsports
Congratulations to Julie Wingen from Pain & Movement Solutions, Karen Wagner, and Levi Buck from Black Hills Energy on being elected to serve on the Economic Development Board of Directors.
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BOOK A MEETING WITH MIRANDA!
I feel that it is very important for me to keep connected with each of our active members and I would like to schedule a 30 minute meeting with you to discuss what the Chamber can do to help you and your business and how to use your chamber benefits.
Schedule a time by visiting https://calendly.com/d/g4c-c8q-vpc/chamber-members
If dates and times do not work for your schedule please email Miranda directly at director@ bellefourchechamber.org to schedule a time.
I look forward to meeting with each and every one of you.
ANNOUNCING OUR Belle Fourche Chamber Partnership with BetterCulture
The ability to attract and retain talent is one of the most pressing issues facing Belle Fourche Chamber member businesses. As such, I’m excited to announce a new partnership.
The Belle Fourche Chamber is partnering with BetterCulture to provide our members with resources to attract, develop, and retain talent and improve your workplace culture.
BetterCulture has an impressive track record of providing outstanding content and solutions. Through this partnership, Belle Fourche Chamber members will now have special access to those resources (sometimes even for FREE!) to help you develop employees, improve your work culture, and grow your business.
If you engage with BetterCulture for any paid services, be sure to mention your Belle Fourche Chamber membership for a 10% discount!
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WE ARE HERE TO PROMOTE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS!
Have a sale coming up? Planning an event,class, or program? Or just want to advertise the services you offer email them to assistant@bellefourcehchamber.org so we can advertise for you.
How does the Chamber advertise? Here are a few of the ways we advertise our members.
* Radio ads on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s
* Monthly newsletter
* Website event calendar - We share our calendar with Visit Belle Fourche Calendar.
* Facebook
* Chamber Window - we print off flyers and place them in the window until the event.
* Office Guests - we talk about and referr often to those that stop by or call
* Eblasts - members request.
Finally, as part of this partnership, the team at BetterCulture has agreed to be available to our members for a complimentary 1-on-1 consultation. If you take time to have a conversation, I think you’ll be pleased that you did. Click here to schedule a meeting with BetterCulture Co-Founder Blake Hoogeveen.
Please let me know if you have any questions and start looking for BetterCulture resources in our upcoming Chamber Newsletters, and across our social media accounts.
Miranda Gallagher Executive Director Belle Fourche Chamber
of Commerce
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JANUARY SNAPSHOTS .
Feb. 16 | 2023 Tourism Kick-OFF Belle Fourche - 6:30 pm at AmericInn & Suites
Business Information - SD Kids Belong at The Branding Iron Steakhouse 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Feb. 25 | Legislative Cracker Barrel at The Branding Iron Steakhouse 1:30pm to 2:30pm
March 3 | INP Workshopat Venue 519
March 8 | Business Information - Regulation on Service Animals at Black Hills Diner 5:30pm to 6:30pm
March 24 | Annual Banquet - The Community Hall 5:30pm
June 9/10 | River Festival
July 29 | Belle Fourche Crazy Days
Aug. 6 | The Opry - Community Hall
Oct. 21 | Pumpkin Festival and Moonlight Madness Chili Contest
Nov. 19-28 | Belle Fourche Give Big Week November
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Sponsorship Event Description
Annual Banquet $300: The Chamber celebrates business and community successes with an award dinner. Members attend event.
Sponsorship benefit:
*Eight meal & drink tickets
* Event promotional benefits
2023 Sponsorships Opportunities
Sponsorship packages allows the Center of the Nation Foundation and the Chamber to approach you just once per year when seeking sponsorships and allow you to finalize all of your sponsorship and promotional details at one time.
Thank you for your additional investment in Belle Fourche business community and the Chamber of Commerce.
Business Information:
Business Name: _____________________________
Contact Person: _
Phone: __________________
Email: _
Please check which opportunities you would like to sponsor (description on back):
____ Annual Banquet
____ Workshops
____ Legislative Cracker Barrel
____ River Festival
____ Crazy Days
____ Taste of Belle Fourche
____ The Opry
____ Pumpkin Festival
____ Moonlight Madness & Chili Contest
____ Belle Fourche Give Big Week
____ Christmas in Belle Fourche/Light up the Night
Submit application by January 31st,2023
Email: director@bellefourchechamber.org | PO Box 905 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 | Drop off: 509 Grant Street
Event promotional benefits: (These items are added to each sponsorship opportunity. Additional sponsorship benefits are listed on the backside of this form.)
• Logo on Chamber Event Page
• Thank you with business logo on footer of Chamber Newsletter during the month of the event
• One-Free Business Eblast- You must provide flyer and information
• Logo added to advertising materials
• Additional items listed under each event/program
Total Investment: $
Workshops $150 each or $2,000 for all 18: Join us for a half day or full day of dynamic professional development and practical trainings.
Sponsorship benefit:
* Two tickets to each workshop
* Event promotional benefits
Legislative Cracker Barrel $150: Gives the community an avenue to discover and ask questions about current legislative items.
Sponsorship benefit:
* Event promotional benefits
River Festival $600: Join us for our summer community kick- off event.
Sponsorship benefit:
* Event promotional benefits
* Yard sign placed at event
Crazy Days $150: Join us for a day of great Belle Fourche sells and activities.
Sponsorship benefit:
* Event promotional benefits
Taste of Belle Fourche $200: Offers an affordable way to sample culinary features from local restaurants, bakeries, and beverage hosts.
Sponsorship benefit:
*Option to supply table giveaways
* Event promotional benefits
Pumpkin Festival $50: Co-hosted with the Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center.
Sponsorship benefit:
*Option to supply table giveaways at vendor fair
* Event promotional benefits
Moonlight Madness & Chili Contest $100: Join us for a kickoff to our holiday season in Belle Fourche with some networking.
Sponsorship benefit:
*2 wristbands and voting card
* Event promotional benefits
The Opry $500: Signature Classic Country Opry Style Show. Held once a year featuring local talents.
Sponsorship benefit:
* Event promotional benefits
* Option to supply table giveaways
* Logo Rising Star Award given to a local upcoming musician certificate.
Belle Fourche Give Big Week $500: The once-a-year, weeklong county-wide celebration of the nonprofit organizations that help our county and our communities thrive.
Sponsorship benefit:
* Event promotional benefits
* $265 donation given to each participating organization
* Logo going on 5,000 mailers
* Name announced on radio advertising
* Banners hung during Soup Dinner November 27th (you must provide banner)
Christmas in Belle Fourche $200: Join us for two months full of events and activities for the holiday season.
Sponsorship benefit:
* Event promotional benefits
*Logo on tickets for Polar Express
You are Invited!
To: The BFRC 9th Annual Wellness Fair
When: Saturday, April 1st
Time: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Belle Fourche Rec Center Gymnasium
Why: To Promote Health Within Our Community
The Belle Fourche Rec Center invites you to participate in our 9th annual Wellness Fair. A well-rounded event is planned for all ages promoting the seven dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, environmental, occupational, intellectual and spiritual. We are seeking exhibitors to share services and products that promote health in these areas. Are you a service group? This is a great way to recruit volunteers for your organization as well!
Your early registration ensures we have all aspects of wellness represented. Our goal is to make this a fun, family friendly, and worthwhile event for the exhibitors and the community. We are seeking fun activities, nutritional snacks, healthy giveaways and smiles. Join us to help our community improve their personal wellness. What can you offer to help us strengthen our community?
Exhibitor applications are subject to approval as we are again seeking a well rounded fair. Each booth is a 10’ x 10’ space with pipe and draping. Table and chairs provided with each booth. Larger booths may be accomodated for an additional charge. Full payment must accompany application in order to be considered. Submit application by March 1st to receive the early bi rd rate and be part of early advertising.
Early Bird Rate (by March 1) $40.00 ~ After March 1 $60.00 Non-profits ($30.00) *Copy of 501c3 status must accompany registration. Register early to guarantee an outer booth with access to electrical outlet (additional charge). Free WiFi available.
Thank you in advance for supporting this event.
In Health,
Tessa Anderson-Voyles
BFRC Program Coordinator
ACSM
Certified Exercise Physiologist
