NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS HAPPENINGS!
NEW MEMBERS:
INNOVATIVE NONPROFIT
RENEWING MEMBERS:
Black Hills Energy
KEVN
Weather Hat Company
First Gold Gaming Resort
Belle Fourche School District
Coca Cola High Country
B & H Excavation
Crazy Horse Memorial
Black Hills TV
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Lee Capp, Capp’s Cornerstone & Refinishing
VP of Membership | Matt Kreutz, Mid- America Travel/Crossroads
VP of Communications | Angie Besler, Albany Farms
Secretary & Treasurer Cassie Pannone, Highmark FCU
Sheila Hodge, Pete’s Clothing & Hodge Bootery
Jade Larson, Tri-State Chiropractic
Nikki Hoyme, Monument Health
David Pruitt- Pooter Q BBQ
Rachel Woodroof- Beam Financial
Heidi Parker | City Council Liason
Wendy Bowers Economic Development
Miranda Gallagher | Executive Director
Karalee Fritz | Assistant Director
Grant
CENTER OF THE NATION FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President- Fallon Hendricks
Nikki Hoyme
Rachel Woodroof
Audrey Pruitt
Cadie Hackenbary
www.bellefourchechamber.org The
Miranda Gallagher | Executive Director
@Center of the Nation Foundation
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.
May
–
M-F
509
St | Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Office Hours: 9am
4pm
| events@bellefourchechamber.org
(605) 892-2676
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 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.
Chiropractic
Boston State Farm Print Mark-et Lynn’s Dakotamart Miller Magee Post#32 CATCH ALL EVENTS IN TOWN ONLINE!
YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR WITH US!
WANT TO SHOWCASE EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS IN TOWN!
Connection Church West Tire Travis Linch Trucking LLC Black Hills Team Belle
Duke
SHARE
WE
FIND MORE INFO YOU NEED AT WWW.BELLEFOURCHECHAMBER.ORG
June 9 & 10 LOTS OF FUN EVENTS & ACTIVITIES! JOIN US By the RIVER in Belle Fourche! Find Out More & Get Updates Online! BelleFourcheChamber.org/River-Fest
Next Workshop is June 2, 2023!
WE’LL COVER:
Creative recruitment
Culture as a tool for retention
Employee management
Leadership skills and challenges
UPDATES & HAPPENINGS...
HERE’S WHAT WE HAVE COMING UP!
May 8 | SD Kids Belong Ribbon Cutting5pm Chamber Office
May 18 | Principal Financial Open House/ Ribbon Cutting - 5pm to 7pm
LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR
Giving Back! Each year the Chamber of Commerce looks at ways to give back to our community outside of supporting our businesses. The first year we partnered with Neighborworks Housing with their Paint South Dakota Campaign. We painted a house for a family here in our community that needed just a little extra help. This year we partnered with Make-AWish and granted Harper her wish for a Princess Castle “playhouse”. The Make-A- Wish team was blown away by our community and the support we gave to them to make this wish come true.
MIRANDA WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE MAY 2- 5TH AS SHE WILL BE ATTENDING THE MACE CONFERENCE IN SIOUX FALLS.
FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH
ADS BY KIDS!
“There is such a great need for foster families. Now that I am in it I realize there are so many ways to be involved in foster care, from being a foster parent to being a support to foster families. I think if you ever had a desire to do it or to help in some way, follow that nudging and see where you might fit and be able to give. It is of course not something to take lightly or jump into without being informed first. My encouragement to someone considering foster care would be to start with finding someone you know who is a foster family and ask questions. If you do get involved, I can tell you, you won’t regret it.”
Learn more about foster care: at https://strongerfamiliestogether.sd.gov/strongerfamiliestogether/about.aspx
Become a foster parent by taking the first step today: https://strongerfamiliestogether.sd.gov/strongerfamiliestogether/commit.aspx
MAKE A WISH IN BELLE FOURCHE
HARPER’S WISH TO HAVE A PRINCESS CASTLE
Harper, a 4-year-old from Belle Fourche, South Dakota will have her wish reveal party by Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana on Friday April 21st at 5:00 PM MT. Harper has leukemia, which qualified her for a wish. Harper’s wish is to have a Princess Castle Playhouse. Local media are invited to arrive at Harper’s home to capture the wish reveal. If media are unable to attend, we plan to send photos after the reveal party. Took Place: Friday, April 21st at 5:00 P
WISH SUPPORTERS:
Donors:
• This wish is made possible through the generosity of donors to Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana
Business partners:
• Builders FirstSource, American Contracting, Building Products Incorporated and Paradigm (A Builders FirstSource company)
Volunteers:
• Jan, Sandi & Karen
Photographer:
• Michelle Evans
Community partners:
• Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce, Crossroads
All American Diner & Grille, Dakota Lumber, Denim and Opal, Karalee Fritz, Print Mark-et, First Interstate Bank, Nikki Hoyme and Clint Haffner, Allied Construction, Wyatt’s Hideaway Campground, New Generation Supplements, Moxie Marketing, Runnings, Black Hills Energy
About Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana
Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring the power of wishing to every eligible child because every step of the wish journey can help children build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and nearly 230 volunteers, Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana has granted more than 2,400 wishes. For more information about Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana, visit wish.org/sdmt.
How to Refer a Child
Every day, we rely on wish referrals from caring individuals to help us reach more kids with critical illnesses and grant their life-changing wishes. Children with critical illnesses between the ages of 21⁄2 and 18 who have not received a wish from another wish-granting organization qualify for a wish. A medical professional, family member, parent or the child with a critical illness can make a referral. Visit wish.org/sdmt/refer to make a referral or email make an inquiry.
Member May Day Delivery!
May Day is Monday, May 1st, and we would love to help our members spread some cheer from member to member. All you have to do is deliver a May Day basket, plant or item to another member to participate. Help support one another by spreading smiles!
CLICK BELOW for the NEWMMA Company Site List for our business owners!
SD CEO West is doing a Small Business Coffee Tour to celebrate Small Business Week. We are seeking a small donation from individuals or businesses to help fund this project in a ‘Pass It Forward’ initiative. We will be stopping by small businesses and delivering a treat or coffee to say thank you.
FOUNDATION UPDATE!
We will receive notice if we have been awarded the following grants in May.
a. DMO SD Tourism $14,500
b. SD Beef Council $2800
c. SD Pork Council $800
d. Bass Pro $9,000
e. Black Hills Community Foundation - $5000- Received
f. Google Ads $10,000
Total requested amount $42,100
Amount Received $ 5,000
ADS BY KIDS!
OUR RECENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Each week we are featuring a chamber member business on our Facebook page.
IN APRIL WE FEATURED....
Belle Fourche Bookkeeping & Tax
Clark & Associates
Prairie Hills Engraving & Apparel
Belle Silver Lining
Follow along with us to learn more about our wonderful Belle Fourche businesses.
POST YOUR EVENT WITH US! ASK OUR OFFICE FOR DETAILS!
VENDORS WANTED!
We encourage our members to be vendors at our upcoming events. This is a great way to network with our community and visitors along with showcasing your business.
See attached vendor form for dates and discounted booth rentals.
VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
Chamber 2023 Events
Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 905 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 509 Grant Street Belle Fourche, SD 57717 605-892-2676
assistant@bellefourchechamber.org
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
4-8 pm Community Picnic
7 pm River Run KickOff
The Great Frog Hunt (all day)
SATURDAY
10am – Presentation of Flags
10 am - 6 pm - Vendors Open
10:30am to 11am - Cheer Team Performance
12noon- 2pm - Bohdi Linde performance
10:30am to 2pm- Disc Golf Tournament (Tri-State Museum)
10am to 3:30pm- Kids Zone Open
10am to 3:30pm – Petting Zoo
10am to 3:30pm - Dunk Tank
1 pm to 1:30 pm - River Monster Contest
2:30pm- Duck Races- Naja Shriners
3pm to 4pm – R & C Duo Flute and Guitar
6pm to 9pm – Kim and the Classics Band
3pm to 6pm- Corn Hole Tournament
6pm – Blind Judging BBQ Contest
6:30pm to 7:30pm – Public Judging BBQ
9PM- River Fest Ends
VISITOR PACKETS
The Belle Fourche Chamber has received multiple requests for visitor packets to be mailed out. Just in April we sent ten visitor packets. These numbers will increase as guests will start planning their trips. If there is anything you would like to add to these packets about your business feel free to drop the items off at the Chamber office or mail it to PO Box 905 Belle Fourche SD.
Included in these packets:
BF Magazine
Map
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Museum brochure Hiking Rocky Point Recreation
Things To Do Guide
VENDOR INFORMATION COMPANY as shown on Federal Tax Return VENDOR ID. if applicable ALTERNATE NAME if applicable (doing business as) TAX ID NUMBER FEIN OR SSN POINT OF CONTACT NAME TITLE VENDOR ADDRESS Vendor Mailing Address if different PHONE FAX VENDOR EMAIL TAX EXEMPT? Y or N VENDOR WEBSITE Electric Hook Up? Yes • No • Electricity Needed 110 • or 220 • List Vendor Services/ Sale Items
: Length of trailer ________ Which side does your service door open ____________ Vendor Fee based on ORGANIZATION TYPE |Please indicate which events you would like to attend for the 202 3 calendar year.
Festival Vendor (Investor Rate) $40 Outdoor – June 10th
Festival Vendor (Public Rate) $60 Outdoor – June 10th
VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
FOOD TRAILERS
River
River
Festival Vendor (Investor Rate) $40 Outdoor – October
21st
Festival Vendor (Public Rate) $60 Outdoor – October
21st
All Events (Investor Rates) $80
All Events (Public Rates) $120
(UPDATES AVAILABLE ONLINE)
