Business Journal April 2018

Vol. 23 No. 6 PO Box 118, Sioux City, Iowa 51102

April 2018

GOING WHOLE HOG Seaboard Triumph pork

plant adding second shift INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE: Metro area scores Site Selection three-peat PAGE 4

Gelita expansion nears completion at Port Neal PAGE 9

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BusinessJournal Ron Peterson, publisher Dave Dreeszen, editor Siouxland Business Journal is published monthly by Sioux City Newspapers Inc., in cooperation with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.

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Index Business People ...............................................page 10

Home & Office ....................................................page 7

Chamber anniversaries ...................................page 14

On the move .......................................................page 6

Chamber investors...........................................page 14

Ribbon cuttings ..................................... page 11, 12, 13

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Employees at Seaboard Triumph Foods in Sioux City load sealed pork products into boxes for shipping. The plant, which went online in early September, plans to add a second shift in early summer, growing total employment to roughly 2,000.

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It’s a three-peat for Siouxland Metro area again tops Site Selection’s development rankings TY RUSHING

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Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Workers monitor a machine wrapping trays of enchiladas at Red’s All Natural in North Sioux City. Red’s, a producer of organic frozen burritos, enchilada and other items, was one of 26 new or expanded economic development projects in metro Sioux City cited by the trade publication Site Selection in 2017. For the third straight year, the metro area landed atop the magazine’s U.S. list of the small-size metro area with the most economic development projects.

SIOUX CITY — For the third year in a row, the trade publication Site Selection has named Sioux City as the small-size metro area with the most economic development projects.

Sioux City had 26 new or expanded corporate facilities in the category for metros with populations between 50,000 and 200,000 in 2017.

That doubled up double the three metros who tied for second place with 13 qualifying projects – Owensboro, Kentucky, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Gainesville, Georgia.

To qualifying, a corporate project must meet at least

“Our community has every reason to be proud of our consistent performance in these annual rankings.”

SKIP PERLEY SIOUXLAND INITIATIVE CHAIR one of three criteria: involve a capital investment of at least $1 million, creation of at least 20 new jobs or addition of at least 20,000 square feet of new floor space. Site Selection’s database does not track retail and government projects, schools or hospitals.

Topping Sioux City’s

corporate investments last year was the $300 million Seaboard Triumph Foods pork plant, which opened in September and hired 1,100 jobs for the initial first shift.

Other top 10 projects cited by Site Selection also included Hendrix Genetics, Beresford, South Dakota; Smithfield Foods, Sioux City; Jay-Clone LLC, Sioux City; Keizer Refrigeration Inc., Sioux City; Tritz Pallet Inc., Sioux City; Henjes, Conner & Williams LLC, Dakota Dunes; Red’s All Natural LLC, North Sioux City; and Weichman Pig, Sioux City.

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Plymouth and Woodbury counties in Iowa and Union County in South Dakota, has now topped Site Selection’s small-size metro list five of the last six years, with the streak interrupted only by a runner-up finish in 2014.

Since 2007, the metro area has claimed the top spot a remarkable seven times.

“Our community has every reason to be proud of our consistent performance in these annual rankings,” said Thompson Electric/TEC Corp CEO Skip Perley, who also serves as chairman of the board of dire c tors for The Siouxland I n i t i a t ive , a regional e c o n o m i c Perley development group. “For many years, our public and private sector partners have worked cooperatively to develop the economic development strategy

that is currently paying significant dividends throughout our tri-state region.”

In a story in the March issue of the magazine and online, Site Selection highlights the region’s long run of success with the headline, “What’s in the Water in Sioux City?”

The story quoted Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and The Siouxland Initiative, as saying it all started years ago when his team looked at what the McGowan magazine was counting, and why.

“The first time we won this we were told to be prepared to be put on the road map,” McGowan said. “That was prophetic. I have some good things in the pipeline right now too, and nothing would make me happier than

to be hearing this news again this time next year.”

Adam Bruns, Site Selection’s managing editor, present the publication’s top award to local leaders during the Siouxland Chamber’s industrial roundtable meeting on March 14.

According to Site Selection, which has a subscription base of 48,000, its annual rankings are considered the “industry’s scoreboard” in the corporate real estate realm. The publication’s Conway Projects Database focuses on new corporate facility projects with significant impact, including headquarters, manufacturing plants, research and development operations, and logistics sites, among others.

Omaha and Chicago won in Site Selection’s categories for mid-size and major metro markets. The Atlantabased trade publication announced the decisions in its March 2018 issue.

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Adam Bruns, Site Selection’s managing editor, presents one of the publication’s top awards to Skip Perley, chairman of The Siouxland Initiative Board of Directors on March 14. For the third straight year, metro Sioux City topped the trade publication’s list of the small-size communities with the most economic development projects.

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OnTheMove United announces leadership changes SIOUX CITY – United Real Estate Solutions Inc. announced three changes to its management team.

Tonya Vakulskas will serve as United’s director of agent development.

Vakulskas, a 1 4 -yea r veteran with the company, will use her exVakulskas tensive real estate knowledge and exceptional training skills to lead the company’s weekly agent sessions. Previously, Vakulskas served as the company’s vice president of sales and recruiting.

Lee Quade, who joined United Real Estate Solutions as a sales asso c i a te i n 2005, will take over as the new vice president of sales. With a strong knowledge Quade of real estate and a reputation for cooperation and fairness, Quade will be a great resource for the company’s sales staff.

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SIOUX CITY – Hospice of The economic develop- Siouxland announced some ment corporation for the changes to its management Winnebago Tribe of Ne- team. braska has hired Sam BurCheryl Harrington has been named the education rish as communications team manager for Hospice of manager and Siouxland. Harrington has 25 B e n ja m i n years of experience as a regPreston as istered nurse with 19 years m a rke t i n g working with manager. hospice, her most recent Burrish, a position as former jour- Burrish nalist, will an education manage corcoordinaporate pubtor. Previous lic relations, nursing poHarrington employee sitions were and local at Mercy Medical Center in co m m u n i Oncology, UnityPoint-St. cations proLuke’s and Morningside Colgrams. Pres- Preston lege School of Nursing as an ton, a busiassistant professor of nursness development expert, will ing and a clinical simulation manage marketing, including specialist. She was recently the subsidiary companies’ named to the Professional

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Rene Grover has been named the compliance manager for Hospice of Siouxland. Grover has 23 years of experience as a registered nurse with seven years at Hospice of Siouxland. Her previous re g i s te re d nurse positions were at the June E. Nylen C a n c e r Center and UnityPointGrover St. Luke’s Oncology.

Susan Morgensen has been named the quality manager at Hospice of Siouxland. Morgensen has 36 years of experience as a registered nurse with 12 years working with hospice services.

Her previous position at Hospice of Siouxland wa s a s a quality coo rd i n a to r.

Morgensen Previous nursing positions include Mercy Medical CenterSioux City, Covenant Hospital in Waterloo and Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo.

Londa Krull will be adding the responsibilities of continuous care team and clinical coordinators to her clinical team manager responsibilities. Krull has 33 years of experience as a registered nurse. Her previous

nursing positions were with Mercy Medical CenterSioux City in a variety of manage- Krull ment and administrative roles in behavioral health. Krull also served in a variety of administrative roles, including executive director with the Boys and Girls Home of Iowa, Nebraska and Alaska.

Welcher joins Pecaut & Co. SIOUX CITY – Pecaut & Co. recently hired Ruby Welcher as operations manager and compliance officer.

Welcher will oversee back office operations and she brings a positive attitude, an eye for detail and a passion for order to the task, according to the company.

A native of Welcher Siouxland, who earned an accounting degree from Briar Cliff University, Welcher brings 15 years of experience in the finance industry to Pecaut.

Welcher resides in Sioux City with her husband, Steele, and son, Alex.

Burrell joins Mercy radiology team SIOUX CITY – Dr. Marc Burrell joined the Mercy

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Burrell is fellowshiptrained in vascular and interventional radiology.

He uses image-guided catheters to perform minimally invasive therapies to treat conditions that Burrell formerly required extensive surgery.

Interventional radiologists specialize in the treatment of vascular disease, cancer and pain management.

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Burrell is board-certified by the American College of Radiology and most recently practiced in Dallas. His professional affiliations include the Radiological Society of North America, Society of Interventional Radiology, American Medical Association, and Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine.

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More than 10,500 hogs per day can be processed at the Seaboard Triumph Foods pork plant in Sioux City’s Bridgeport West Business Park.

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PORK PLANT PREPARES FOR A SECOND SHIFT Seaboard Triumph hires 1,100, looks to grow workforce to 2,000

TY RUSHING

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SIOUX CITY — After filling its first shift, hitting the 2,000 employee mark is the next goal for Seaboard Triumph Foods.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our first shift operations that started this past fall and am excited about starting up the second shift,” said Mark Porter, the company’s chief o p e r a t i n g Porter officer.

The $301 million plant went online in early September and hiring gradually ramped up to 1,100

workers — 900 hourly and 200 salaried — to staff a single shift.

“Our biggest accomplishment to date, aside from completing construction in August 2017, has been building the amazing team that has assembled around us,” Porter said. “I take pride in our talented workforce. Each day, they work together to supply the most sought-after pork products to customers around the world.”

A second shift, expected to begin by early summer, would add about 900 jobs, growing total employment to around 2,000.

With the current shift, about 10,500 hogs can be slaughtered

hogs daily, or 6 million hogs per year.

“We’ve incorporated robotics and innovative technology into our plant to improve precision, increase production yield, minimize worker fatigue and increase safety,” Porter said. “That’s what makes our facility state-of-the-art and so unique.”

Once the plant is fully staffed, STF will become the largest employer in Sioux City and the third largest in Siouxland trailing only Tyson Foods Inc. in Dakota City and Well Temple Grandin, a nationally renowned animal welfare experts who holds a doctorate in Enterprises Inc. in Le Mars, animal sciences, had a hand in the design of the stockyards at Seaboard Triumph Foods. based on recent estimates. and processed daily at second-largest fresh pork the U.S. Adding a second The Seaboard Triumph t h e 9 2 5 ,0 0 0 - s q u a re - plant in the world and one shift will double that num- project, the single largfoot plant, which is the of the newest of its kind in ber, to more than 20,000 est private investment in

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Work continues on a $22 million expansion project at Gelita, one of the world’s largest producers of collagen peptides.

The project is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of the 2018 calendar year.

More than 10,500 hogs are processed at Seaboard Triumph Foods during an average shift.

Sioux City’s history, was announced in May 2015.

Seaboard Triumph is a joint venture between two leading pork producers – Guymon, Oklahomabased Seaboard Foods and St. Joseph, Missouri-based Triumph Foods. Under the agreement, Seaboard and Triumph each are responsible for supplying a third of that number, leaving about 1 million hogs to be purchased on the open market, which industry experts say will be a boon to independent producers.

The Sioux City project, the single largest investment in Sioux City history, was announced in May 2015 and the company broke ground that fall. Hundreds of temporary construction workers were deployed to the site, creating a big economic boost to the region.

In addition to increasing its staff, STF leaders have openly discussed possible physical expansions to the plant.

The STF facility occupies 251 acres in the city’s Bridgeport West Business Park, bounded roughly by Interstate 29 to the east, the Missouri River to the west and Sioux Gateway Airport to the south. The current plant has 22 acres under roof and Porter has noted there’s ample room to grow.

The new factory’s initial annual payroll in excess of $50 million, as well as spending on materials, supplies and services, is expected to ripple through the local economy, creating new sales for a host of ancillary businesses, from truck drivers to pallet makers to cold storage warehouses.

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The Seaboard Triumph Foods pork plant in Sioux City in September created 1,100 jobs. Employment will rise to approximately 2,000 in mid-2018 as the plant ramps up its second shift.

Gelita expansion nears completion $22M project to add production at gelatine plant at Port Neal NICK HYTREK

Business Journal staff writer‌

SERGEANT BLUFF – When demand for a certain product grows, a producer’s got to keep up.

Because of the increased demands for its gelatine products, Gelita broke ground in March 2017 on a $22 million expansion project that will add a fourth production facility to the company’s campus at 2445 Port Neal Road.

Completion of the 30,000-square-foot addition, which will adjoin current facilities, including the company’s North American headquarters, is expected during the fourth quarter of the 2018 calendar year.

“Globally, Gelita’s Bioactive Collagen Peptides have experienced doubledigit market growth, especially in health and nutrition applications, with no sign of slowing in the future. As the pioneer in collagen peptide production and clinical research to explore health-stimulating functions, this production expansion further secures Gelita’s position as market

leader and allows for greater flexibility and future growth,” Gelita marketing director Lara Niemann said.

Niemann said the expansion is expected to create 21 new jobs at the facility near Sergeant Bluff. The new facilities will expand the site’s production capacity by 30 percent and feature state-of-the-art technology and equipment for the production of collagen peptides.

“This expansion will allow Gelita to produce a portfolio of beef hide collagen peptides in a controlled state-of-the-art production process, the only beef hide collagen peptides produced in the United States from NAFTA raw materials,” Niemann said.

Gelita makes a variety of commercial gelatine products from pork skins and cattle bones at its Port Neal plant. Those products are used as ingredients in foods and nutritional supplements for their protein content and physiological benefits. Gelita’s collagen peptides are key

Gelita’s North American headquarters and three separate production facilities are located in the Port Neal industrial area at 2445 Port Neal Road. A $22 million expansion project is adding a fourth production facility.

ingredients in health and nutritional supplements for beauty, joint and bone health, body toning and sports nutrition.

About 250 people are employed at the Port Neal complex, which is believed to be the largest single-site collagen protein facility in the world.

Multiple beef and pork plants in the tri-state region supply raw products for Gelita, which began operations at the Port Neal site in 1968.

Gelita USA traces its roots to the Knox Gelatine Co., which was founded in 1890 in Johnstown, New York, by Charles B. Knox to provide an easier way to make gelatine. At the time,

workers spent hours making the products from soup bones. Charles Knox introduced a convenient form of gelatine – granulated for easy mixing.

In 1972, the T.J. Lipton Co. bought Kind & Knox from the Knox family. In 1992, DGF Stoess AG purchased Kind & Knox Gelatine Inc. from T.J. Lipton.

Kind & Knox adopted the Gelita name in 2004.

In addition to the Port Neal site, Gelita operates a facility in Calumet City, Illinois. With its global headquarters in Eberbach, Germany, Gelita operates 21 production sites on five continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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BusinessPeople St. Luke’s names board of directors SIOUX CITY – UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s recently announced its 2018 board of directors.

Elected officers include: Garrett Smith, Smith chairperson, American Pop Corn Company; Darin Daby, vice chairperson, US Bank; Craig Berenstein, secretary, Goosmann Law Firm; and Lynn Mills, treasurer, Mills-Shellhammer-Puetz & Associates. Skip Perley of TEC-Corp and past chair of St. Luke’s Board of Directors will also serve on St. Luke’s Executive Committee.

New members joining St. Luke’s board include: Mike Crone, entrepreneur.

Towns elected L&C Board president

T h e b oa rd a l so i n cludes returning members: Dr. Angela Aldrich, Siouxland Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.C.; Dr. Eileen Barto, UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine at Sergeant Bluff; Dr. Amy Callaghan, Internal Medicine; Dr. Mark Carlson, Anesthesia Consultants, P.C.; Dr. Paul Eastman, Siouxland Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.C.; Barbara Knepper, community member; Elise Kreisberg, Greenberg’s Jewelers; Flora Lee, Northwest Area Education Agency; Jim Palmer, Tegra Corporation; Dr. Chakri Pureti, Medical Staff President; Dr. Steve Shook, Family Health Care of Siouxland.

Additionally, Dr. Jon Peacock, UnityPoint Health – Cardiovascular Associates, retired from the board after nine years of service.

contributing more than 5,000 volunteer hours.

He earned a bachelor’s SIOUX CITY – Rex degree in music education Towns was installed as at Morningside College and president a master of music from the of the Sioux University of South Dakota.

City Lewis The Sioux City Lewis & & Clark Clark Interpretive Center/ InterpreBetty Strong Encounter tive Center Center is a private, nonprofit Board of Dicultural complex built and rectors Dec. sustained by Missouri River 12. He suc- Towns Historical Development Inc. (MRHD). ceeds Ron French.

Other officers are: Andrea Martin appointed Johnson, vice president; to commission Bruce R. Miller, secretary; and Larry Jensen, treaSIOUX CITY – Dr. Dougsurer. las W. Martin, medical Towns has been a mem- director of ber of the L&C Board since UnityPoint 2009. He retired from the Health – St. Sioux City Community Luke’s OcSchool District in 2008 af- cupational ter 33 years as a teacher and M e d i c i n e , music director. Since 2008, h a s b e e n he has been a member of the a p p o i n te d Martin Iowa State University Ex- to serve the tension, Woodbury County, American Academy of FamMaster Gardener Program, ily Physicians’ Commission

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Martin will serve a fouryear term that began Dec. 15.

The Commission on Education is one of eight commissions that direct AAFP policies and programs. This commission oversees the development of recommended policy and the dissemination of expertise and new information related to the education and professional development of family physicians until completion of the residency training period.

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The Sioux City Parks and Recreation held a recent ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Cone Park ice skating rink. Pictured are Matt Salvatore, city parks and recreation director; Dakin Schultz, president of Missouri River Historical Development Inc., which awarded a grant for the project, and Councilman Dan Moore. The refrigerated rink closed for the winter season in early March. During the spring/summer months, the rink will convert to a splash pad that will be free and open to the public.

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Wells Enterprises featured in video LE MARS, Iowa – Well Enterprises Inc. of Le Mars is the first company to be featured in the Technology Association of Iowa’s new video series called “We Are Iowa Technology.”

Based out of Des Moines, the TAI met with Wells Chief Information Officer Ryan Schaap, who, in the video, details some of the behind-the-scenes tech necessary to make and manufacturer some of the

company’s frozen treats.

The “We Are Iowa Technology” video series celebrates the state’s most innovative companies and communities. Each episode will introduce the viewer to a new Iowa technology

company and discuss the important relationship between company and community. Interviews will be held with company technology executives.

The state’s $11 billion technology industry accounts for 8.8 percent of the state’s gross domestic product and employs more than 76,000 workers.

Watch the first video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=z550DKP9F2Y

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607 - 611 Pearl st. sioux city iA 51101

615 Pearl st. sioux city, iA 51101

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Prime commercial space available on Pearl street near new Launch Pad and directly across the street from new city downtown park/green space. This location is prime for retail, restaurant or office space with a large daily work-force within 1-2 blocks this space. increasing traffic flow and visibility in the historic Pearl street district. Owner will provide a vanilla shell plus a significant tenant improvement allowance of $25.00 psf with a minimum 5 year nnn lease. space may be divided down to 2,037 for 611 frontage or 3,542 for 607 frontage or all 5,579 in one. call for details on design/build/lease process made easy. expenses are estimated and current taxes are not fully assessed.

Prime commercial space available on Pearl street next to Launch Pad and directly across the street from new downtown park/ green space. This location is prime for retail, restaurant or office space with a large daily work-force within 1-2 blocks this space. increasing traffic flow and visibility in the historic Pearl street district. Owner will provide a vanilla shell plus $25.00 psf tenant improvement allowance with a minimum 5 year nnn lease. expenses are estimated and current taxes are not fully assessed.

class A office space available in prime downtown sioux city location. 103 Virginia is 1 block from historic 4th street, Promenade movie theater, 5 minute walk from Hard Rock, 1 block from upcoming riverfront redevelopment, and a block off i-29. second floor suite(s) available in in this fully renovated historic property. The 2nd floor is completely open and ready to be finished to tenant specifications. Owner will provide a vanilla shell plus $25.00 psf tenant improvement allowance with a minimum 5 year nnn lease. expenses are estimated and current taxes are not fully assessed. Listing agent is an officer of the corporation that owns the property.

Various space available Ho-chunk centre, sioux city’s premiere class A office building. suites available from 900 sF to 14,000 sF. Ho-chunk centre is the most spectacular building on the skyline and is a symbol of the aggressive community spirit of growth in downtown sioux city. Ho-chunk centre offers so much more than the ‘normal’ business environment. Ho-chunk centre, a prestigious address, a strategic location! Key amenities include: card access security system, On-site building management/maintenance technicians, Attached skywalk with direct access to city parking ramp, emergency Generators, computer-controlled office lighting, and several conference/Meeting Rooms. All leases are full gross rate and include estimated property taxes, building insurance, utilities, common area maintenance, and janitorial services for a true all in one lease solution. Listing agent is an Officer of the corporation of the building owner.

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Business coaches Linda Krie and Laura Pederson cut the ribbon in celebration of the opening of their new business, ActionCOACH Business Coaching.

The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member, Impact7G, with a recent ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of its new office in Sioux City. Pictured are Tyler Silverthorn; Ryan Peterson, president; Jeromy Pribil, principal; and Jon Kallen, business development. Impact7G is an Iowa-based small business offering services including environmental compliance, community redevelopment, natural resources, sustainability environmental drilling, training and telecommunications.

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FEH Design showcased its new location on Historic Fourth Street at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. Shown cutting the ribbon are FEH Design Principals Ed Storm, Ron Speckmann, Matt Bayse and Toi Sullivan. The new building, which was housed a night club, now houses architects, engineers, designers and support staff.

The Boys & Girls Club of Siouxland recently unveiled its newly renovated Learning Center, made possible through a grant from Lowe’s Corporate. Pictured cutting the ribbon are Eldon Bensen, executive director; Amy Niewohner, resource development director, and board members. The new Learning Center serves more than 1,000 kids annually with hundreds of hours of programing.

Your Spring Home maintenance For home owners, warmer weather means it’s time to get organized and tackle your spring home maintenance Darrel Bullock President jobs early so you – and your home – Sioux City Building Inspections can enjoy the change of seasons with minimal stress.

It can be daunting to take on a long list of chores and repairs, but remember that putting in a little effort now will save you time and money in the long run. Following this list will help you get started.

Windows: Make sure all your windows are securely in place and operating properly. If you like having your windows open in the spring, install screens in your windows and storm doors. First make sure the screens are clean by gently washing them with soapy water.

Next, clean the window tracks and take a close look at all of the weatherstripping. You don’t want any cracks or tears letting hot air in or cool air out during the hotter months. Nothing can ruin summer fun like an unexpectedly high energy bill.

Interior: Get a professional to clean and inspect your air conditioning system. If it has a filter, make sure it’s been replaced within the last three months to keep everything working efficiently.

With warmer weather comes every home owner’s nightmare: pests. Seal any cracks along baseboards, behind sinks, and around pipes and windows. Mend holes in windows and screens

to keep pests out.

Termites are one of the most harmful household pests. Check for sagging floors and ceilings and note any dry, brown tunnels in the ground near your home’s foundation. Finding signs of termites early on can save you a ton of money in the future.

Exterior: First, take a walk around the entire perimeter of your home and check the condition of glazing compound, caulk, and exterior paint. Replace or touch up wherever need.

You’ll also want to give some time and attention to your landscaping earlier rather than later. Seed and feed the lawn, plant annuals, and cut back any perennials that need pregrowth pruning.

Check your roof for any signs of winter damage, whether from heavy snowfall or fallen debris. While you’re up there, go ahead and clean out your gutters, even if you already did it in the fall.

Winter storms can cause a surprising amount of debris to build up, and you don’t want clogged gutters during the early spring rainfall.

Let’s Talk Safety: It can be easy to get carried away with spring home maintenance, but safety should always be your top priority.

Ladders: Ladders can be extremely dangerous if not used properly. Accidents most often occur if ladders are improperly placed or secured, or if you’re using the wrong size ladder for the job at hand. Follow these tips to stay safe:

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• Read all warning labels and follow directions closely.

• Only use ladders on a stable, level surface.

• Keep your body centered on the ladder. Never lean over either side rail.

• Never stand on the top two rungs.

• Only use a step ladder when fully opened and in locked position. Never use it closed or partially open and leaning against a structure.

• Don’t work within 10 feet of overhead power lines. They can pose a serious electrical hazard.

Yard Tools: Doing yard work can mean you’re working with some serious pieces of machinery. If you’re determined to do it all yourself, make sure to wear appropriate eye, body, and hearing protection for the entire project. Never remove any guards or safety devices. And remember to always service your lawnmowers yearly.

Looking for some help with your home maintenance tasks? Visit www.siouxlandhba.com/members for a list of professionals who can help you tackle your to-do list.

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ChamberAnniversaries

The following businesses and organizations are celebrating milestone anniversaries in April as Siouxland Chamber of Commerce investors.

110 YEARS - 1908

INTERBAKE FOODS John Sample North Sioux City, SD

25 YEARS – 1993

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION – WOODBURY COUNTY Kristi Van Zanten Sioux City, IA BOB ROE’S - POINT AFTER PIZZA & LOUNGE Bob Roe Sioux City, IA SAM’S CLUB David Emerson Sioux City, IA

20 YEARS – 1998

MERCY SINGING HILLS FAMILY MEDICINE AND URGENT CARE CLINIC Angie Roberts Sioux City, IA

10 YEARS – 2008

BROWNBOX.COM Jamie Wankum North Sioux City, SD SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Todd Rausch Sioux City, IA

5 YEARS – 2013

AWESOME BIKER NIGHTS Larry Crabb Sioux City, IA DAM AUTO SALES Craig Dam Sioux City, IA ISTATE TRUCK CENTER Adam Clarey Sioux City, IA LAFLEUR AUTO Justin LaFleur North Sioux City, SD PALACE 4 PAWS Deanna Leach Jefferson, SD

ChamberInvestors MIDWEST PAIN CLINIC Dionne Finken Dakota Dunes, SD SOLA SALONS Kevin Kane Sioux City, IA MODERE Paula Bossow Sioux City, IA KELLER WILLIAMS SIOUXLAND JUSTIN MERCHANT Justin Merchant Sioux City, IA

CONSTELLATION ENERGY Jay Bullock Omaha, NE OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS Loren Dake Yankton, SD THORNTON FLOORING Joe Dubsky North Sioux City, SD THINKCAUSE Kevin Engel-Cartie Sioux City, IA

WHERE

SUCCESS GOES TO LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Why has the number of bioscience companies grown to reach over 1,200 establishments*?

Why has advanced manufacturing grown to be our largest industry? Why do more than 6,200 companies employ over 92,000 workers in the financial and insurance industries in Iowa? It’s simple. Iowa has built a business environment that breeds success. We believe in working hard.

And living well. It’s a healthy balance that produces a productive and motivated workforce.

Generates opportunities for our companies. And sparks a leadership in innovation and technology. Check out our website today. Learn why Iowa is where success lives. iowaeconomicdevelopment.com *2016 SOURCE: TEConomy Partners

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XCEL ROOFING Shon Theilen Sioux City, IA CENTRAL INSURANCE Greg McInnis Sioux City, IA TUCKER HILL VINEYARDS Brenda Dittmer Hinton, IA

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CHANGING LIVES ONE JOB AT A TIME “ I just like to pay my own

bills and have a nice life. ” That pretty much sums it up for Floyd.

The Sioux Center, Iowa man finds pure joy in being able to go to work to stock shelves, load vans and clean up other people’s messes.

His job at ServiceMaster in Sioux Center, Iowa is giving him more than just a paycheck. It’s providing him a livelihood and giving him the opportunity to bring value to his community.

Floyd is one of the many individuals who found competitive employment in the community thanks to the partner agencies of Sioux Rivers Partners. This unique partnership of five Iowa agencies works together to bring awareness to local businesses about Iowa’s untapped and very capable workforce.

“Ask anyone in town and they’ll tell you staffing is a big issue,” says Sioux Center ServiceMaster manager, Josh Christians.

“We had a need to have someone help us out with all sorts of tasks… we contacted them and it worked.” said Christians.

“Floyd makes work fun. He’s energetic— more energetic than anyone I’ve ever met. He’s a huge part of our culture here.”

“We were looking for some creative ways to integrate other assets in the community, as well as just looking for a different avenue from a hiring and recruiting standpoint,” said Nicole Ellermeier, Executive Director of Whispering Creek in Sioux City, Iowa.

“I wouldn’t have guessed two years ago that it would have been this successful. We found two of our more tenured employees through the process.”

meals that need to be brought to residents.

She too is a shining example of how Iowa businesses can benefit from hiring some of the state’s most capable and untapped workforce.

But the benefits to Stephanie go far beyond a paycheck. In the years since joining the retirement community, she has flourished – volunteering to perform extra duties, making friends with her coworkers and bringing smiles to the residents of Whispering Creek.

Stephanie, a member of the Sioux Rivers Partners organizations, works in the kitchen at Whispering Creek cleaning dishes, organizing them, and coordinating any

Working with Sioux Rivers Partners, Bob Taylor, a Human Resource Manager at Hy-Vee in Sioux City, Iowa, says he has found an employee that is a role model for all who work at the store.

“Sara is always positive. Always ready to go.

Always friendly with everyone. And that’s very important,” he said. “[Sioux Rivers Partners] contacted me about placement and coaching, and I said ‘we’d love to try that.’ And she’s been a great influence all around. When you talk to the people who work right next to her, day in and day out, they’re are always happy to see her,” said Bob. “That’s what inspires me most about her. If everyone would be like her…it would be wonderful.”

For more information on how to become a Valued Workplace and employer member of Sioux River Partners, please visit SiouxRiversPartners.org

All jobs are important and having meaningful employment can make a big difference in someone’s life. That’s the message the member organizations of Sioux River Partners want all Iowa businesses to know. Meaningful employment empowers people of all abilities, giving everyone the chance to find dignity, value and a livelihood through an honest day’s work.

“It’s been a pleasure and a joy to partner with Sioux Rivers Partners,” concludes Ellermeier.

“The culture you can create, seeing someone’s life improve…it’s more than just filling a spot.”

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Nathan Connelly Congratulations Commercial Associate

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NAI United is pleased to announce the addition of Erin Hoekstra as its newest Commercial Associate. Erin, born and raised in Siouxland, has spent the last 15 years of her 17-year banking career in commercial lending. In her lending role Erin focused on developing new and expanding business in the tri-state area, working with numerous community and business leaders.

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Erin graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Finance and Real Estate. She has her broker associates license SD, IA and NE.

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An active member of the community, Erin has been a volunteer with a number of Siouxland organizations, including serving as the President of the Dakota Valley Emergency Services District for many years, serving as a board member of the Siouxland Economic Development Corporation, and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.

Erin Hoekstra

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Chris Bogenrief SIOR, CCIM, MBA Broker

Welcome Erin Hoekstra!

Erin is excited to join Siouxland’s #1 commercial real estate team!

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Congratulations to J Development Co. of Omaha on the purchase of the Commerce Building. We look forward to the building’s transformation to a mixed used development. Nathan Connelly represented the seller in this transaction.

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