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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
First impressions are important for our Chamber, community The only thing constant in life is change. This issue of Chamber News marks our last in newsprint format. Next month, when you read my final monthly Chair’s Column, you’ll be holding a glossy, highquality magazine in your hands. And if you prefer to read Chamber News online, the flipbook option will still be available. We’re improving our format to continue to elevate the ways we share information about the Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls area. Chamber News is a piece for Chamber members, but it also serves as a first impression for our new members and for people who are considering the community as their home. For our members who share news or are celebrating a ribbon cutting, we want to make sure that their information is presented in the best possible format.
More than anything, it is simply time for a change. We believe our organization and our community are top-notch. We want the impression that people have of our community to be high-class, whether
We want the impression that people have of our community to be high-class, whether it’s ... reading Chamber News or stepping into our offices.
KEITH SEVERSON
they’re learning more about Sioux Falls there will be lots of ribbon cuttings. by reading Chamber News or stepping into I think you’ll be impressed with the our offices. changes and I encourage you to share The new Chamber News will feature feedback. If you’re interested in participatmore content and more opportunities for ing as an advertiser, please contact Argus our members to promote their businesses Leader Media at (605) 977-3927. KEITH SEVERSON and their areas of expertise. You can read 2013-14 Chair of the Board One of my favorite things about more about those opportunities on page Sioux Falls is our philosophy that a rising 18. tide lifts all boats. It’s why our Chamber engage people from diverse backgrounds Yet some things will remain the same: is successful — we support our members in learning more about the community as our commitment to sharing our members and we all succeed. Not every communi- they learn more about each other. stories and helping them connect with one ty is like Sioux Falls. The culture here is There are so many opportunities to another. You’ll still see Chamber and com- that passing on your knowledge is simply give back to the community and to share munity events. You’ll be able to stay on top the norm. I’m proud that our Chamber your talents — just one of the many reaof emerging issues and learn more about and our community continues to nurture sons I’m happy to call Sioux Falls home. how they affect business. And of course, programs that encourage mentorship and
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System Minnehaha County Commission City of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls School Board Lincoln County Commission
STAFF Evan Nolte Clay Bak Thane Barnier Joan Bartling Jill Blom Mattie Burnham Shirley Buseman Cindy Christensen Rachel Crane Amy M. Farr Jeff Fejfar Kate Foley Lauren Fosheim Maddie Gutierrez Jay Kaltenbach Mark Lee Pat Lund Mike Lynch Betsy McCarty Nicole Nelson Jill Niedringhaus Wendy Neuharth Krista Orsack Kathie Puthoff Teri Schmidt Susan Seachris Lucas Smith Amy Smolik Alexa Steiner Carolyn Winchell Erin Zimmerman
President/CEO CVB Sales Manager Web Development & IT Manager Finance & Accounting Director Graphics & Communications Specialist CVB Director of Sales Chamber Receptionist Agri-Business Division Manager CVB Host City Manager Membership Sales & Retention Manager Web Designer Small Business & Leadership Development Manager Young Professionals Network Manager Public Affairs & Communications Assistant CVB Services/Resale Manager Public Affairs & Communications Director Membership Development Director Public Affairs & Research Manager CVB Creative & Communications Manager CVB Sales Manager CVB Receptionist/ Project Assistant Membership Services Administrative Assistant CVB Director of Marketing CVB Administrative Assistant CVB Executive Director Administrative/Accounting Assistant CVB Sales Manager Marketing & Communications Manager CVB Sales Manager Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations CVB Sales Assistant
Chamber Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conventions, Meetings & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ON THE COVER: Numerous mentorship programs are available throughout the Sioux Falls area. There are opportunities for both those who wish to receive guidance and advice from experienced community leaders as well as those who wish to serve in mentorship roles.
New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 YPN Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIR Keith Severson Eide Bailly LLP CHAIR ELECT Dana Dykhouse First PREMIER Bank VICE CHAIR Paul Bruflat CNA Surety TREASURER J. Tyler Haahr Metabank IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Rob Oliver Augustana College PRESIDENT & CEO Evan Nolte Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber News is published monthly by Argus Leader Media and the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Advertising and editorial deadlines can be found at www.siouxfallschamber.com under the News & Publications link. Postmaster please send address changes to: Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1425, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425, 605.336.1620, sfacc@siouxfalls.com As the leading Sioux Falls area business advocate, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce represents its members by advancing and promoting the economic health and quality of life of the region.
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S I O U X FA L L S C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I TO R S B U R E AU
Sioux Falls to host international tourism show in 2015 The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau successfully bid to have Sioux Falls host the 2015 Rocky Mountain International (RMI) Roundup, April 12-16, 2015. This is the first time the event will be held in Sioux Falls and the largest single hosting of international tour operators. The event will bring nearly 200 tour operators and suppliand sport organizers. ers from Germany, Switzerland, Australia, The show is organized by Collinson United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Media and Events who organizes three Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Nordic annual shows to bring planners and host countries. cities together to do business. The other RMI’s annual Roundup provides an shows include Collaborate Marketplace, opportunity for businesses, destinations focusing on corporations, which took and attractions in the four-state region of place in June in Portland; and the faith- Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and based reverse tradeshow, Rejuvenate Mar- Wyoming to meet face-to-face with tour opketplace, which will take place Oct. 28-30 erators from Europe who specifically want in Atlanta. This will be the third year the to do business in the region. Local suppliCVB will attend all three Collinson shows. ers meet one-on-one with international tour operators in 10-minute appointments.
CVB to attend Connect Marketplace The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will attend Connect Marketplace in Orlando, Aug. 21-23. Connect Marketplace focuses on professional and specialty organizations and recently added Connect Sports Marketplace to the show. The CVB will have three sets of prescheduled one-on-one appointments covering the association market, specialty market and sports market. Planners will represent government, SMERF (social, military, educational, religious, fraternal)
Hosting the RMI Roundup will give Sioux Falls the opportunity to showcase the city to as many as 45 targeted international tour operator companies and U.S.-based receptive tour operators as well as regional, state and local tourism professionals who will be in the community conducting business. The focus will be on the community’s attractions and activities, as well as facilities, restaurants and retail. For additional information on attending the RMI Roundup show as a supplier and for local sponsorship opportunities, contact Alexa Steiner at (605) 373-2028 or asteiner@siouxfalls.com.
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CVB staff members Alexa Steiner, Jay Kaltenbach and Erin Zimmerman were some of the friendly faces visitors saw at at the interstate welcomes held in July and August.
Sioux Falls greets visitors at rest stops The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) along with Sioux Falls visitor industry partners greeted hundreds of visitors at the Valley Springs Rest Stop/Information Center on July 18 and Aug. 1 and at the Vermillion Rest Stop/ Information Center on July 25. These annual rest stop welcomes allow the local visitor industry an opportunity to promote the community and its attractions. Representatives from Sioux Falls hotels, area attractions and the CVB were present at the
Rest Stop/Information Centers to inform visitors why Sioux Falls is a fun city to stop. The CVB distributed Visitor Guides, visitor maps, and Falls Park brochures to all tourists. Thank you to the businesses that partnered with the CVB this year in welcoming visitors: The Outdoor Campus, Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum, Holiday Inn Express Southwest, Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel, Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Quality Inn & Suites, and Ramada Inn & Suites.
Midwest Shriners to meet in Sioux Falls Aug. 21-23 The Midwest Shrine Association along with the El Riad Shrine of Sioux Falls will be hosting their annual summer session in Sioux Falls Aug. 21-23, 2014. Fourteen Shrine Temples from the upper Midwest will compete in Sioux Falls and parade in Tea and Brandon.
tion begins at 9:15 a.m. at Kresge Recital Hall at Augustana Campus. Musical units will perform in downtown Sioux Falls Friday night at various sites. Thursday night in Tea and Saturday morning in Brandon features parades with horses, motorcycles, clowns, classic automobiles, men’s choruses The W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds will host and more. The events are free to the public. the competition starting Friday at 8 a.m., For more information contact the El Riad and is free to the public. Chanter competi- Shrine at (605) 336-1117.
CVB exhibits at ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be one of many destination marketing organizations exhibiting at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting and Exposition on Aug. 9-12 in Nashville. The show is set to have more than 5,000 attendees with half representing association professionals, federal government employees, higher education educators, independent consultants, corporate meeting planners and attorneys.
The show will feature more than 120 educational sessions over the three-day event. CVB Director of Sales Mattie Burnham and sales managers Clay Bak and Nicole Nelson will attend. The CVB will promote the Sioux Falls “Be Our VIP” program which offers a complimentary site visit to qualified meeting planners interested in booking a future convention, meeting or event in Sioux Falls.
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CALENDARS
CHAMBER
Use Sioux Falls’ comprehensive community events calendar: www.SiouxFallsEvents.com. It’s fast, it’s easy and it’s free. Learn more details about any of the following events by logging on ... or contact the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau at 605.275.6060. Each event listed includes a minimum of 500 visitors/attendees.
AUGUST 6
Ag Appreciation Day
6
Beach Boys
6
The Pines
6-10
75th Annual Sioux Empire Fair
7
Jungle Jubilee
7
Randy Houser & Parmalee
8
Scotty McCreery
9-10
Pro Rodeo
13
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CALENDAR 26-28
Festival of Books
28
Susan G. Komen . Race for the Cure
OCTOBER 3
Downtown First Friday
3
Jason Aldean
4
Festival of Bands
4
Happy 125th Birthday . South Dakota
Cassadee Pope
4
Wilde Prairie Winery . Harvest Festival
Animal Enrichment Day
4-5
Benson’s Flea Market
16
Downtown Riverfest
5
GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase
16-17
Great Plains Balloon Race
7-8
Nice Work If You Can Get It
22
Bike Night
10-11
Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival
23
McCrossan Xtreme Event . Challenge Rodeo
10
Demi Lovato
11
Color Run
24
Ride Pink Poker Run
11
Paint the Mall Pink
29-31
LifeLight Festival
11-12
The Lady with all the Answers
17-18
9th Annual expo for her
18
United Way Reading Festival
19
The South Dakota . International Pageants
21
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 108th Annual Meeting
23-26
SEKC Dog Show & . Obedience Trial
24-26
ZooBoo
31
Cher Mall-o-Ween
SEPTEMBER 5
Downtown Block Party
5
Downtown First Friday
6
Germanfest
6
Sidewalk Arts Festival
12
Bike Night
12
Plain Green Conference
12-13
Fall Festival of Artists
13
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
13-14
Benson’s Flea Market
31
18-21
Northern Plains Indian Art Market
19-20
Special Olympics Convoy . & Truck Show
NOVEMBER
20
1-2
Benson’s Flea Market
Northern Plains PowWow . & Buffalo Feed
7-8
Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show
12-13
Elf: The Broadway Musical
21
Professional Image . Wedding Showcase
15
Abbey Road — . Live Tribute to the Beatles
25
Innovation Expo
16
David Tutera
25
Ladies Ultimate Sample Tour
18
Mannheim Steamroller . Christmas
21
Winter Wonderland Kick-off
22-23
Handel’s Water Music
22-23
Trains at Christmas
28
Parade of Lights
More local events at SiouxFallsEvents.com
Dates, times and locations are subject to change. For a current listing of all Chamber events, visit www.ChamberNews.com, read the weekly edition of QUICKLY, or call 605.336.1620. You can register and pay for events online at events.siouxfalls.com .
AG APPRECIATION DAY Wednesday, Aug. 6
11 a.m.-1 p.m. 75th Annual Sioux Empire Fair W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds Contact Cindy Christensen at 373.2016 or cchristensen@siouxfalls.com for more information.
AUGUST CHAMBER CAFE Wednesday, Aug. 20
portant issues from the nation’s capital that affect you and your business. RSVP to 373.2015 or mgutierrez@siouxfalls. com Cost: $25, includes lunch
YPN GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday, Aug. 28
1 p.m. shotgun start Bakker Crossing Golf Course, 47172 S. Clubhouse Rd. If your company is interested in sponsoring a hole during the tournament, contact Lauren Fosheim at 373.2009 or email lfosheim@siouxfalls.com. Golf teams are full.
7:30-8:30 a.m. Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Betty J. Ordal Conference Center, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 Sponsored by the Small Business Council “Conducting An Energy Audit (Reducing SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER Demand-side Energy Use & Expense)” Tuesday, Sept. 9 Presenter: A&B Business Solutions Energy 5-6:30 p.m. Division LifeScape, 4100 S. Western Ave. RSVP to 373.2002 or kfoley@siouxfalls.com Sponsored by LifeScape Cost: $10, includes breakfast Cost: $3
INSIDE WASHINGTON WITH U.S. REP. KRISTI NOEM Friday, Aug. 22
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER Thursday, Oct. 2
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Watch your mail and email for location details Join other Chamber members to discuss im-
5-6:30 p.m. Brown & Saenger, 1409 N. “C” Ave. Sponsored by Brown & Saenger Cost: $3
WANT TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST? Follow the Chamber at:
SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP
MIXER TUESDAY, SEPT. 9, 2014 5-6:30 P.M.
SPONSORED BY
Lifescape 4100 S. Western Ave.
Better Together — Children’s Care and South Dakota Achieve...now Lifescape.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres • Cash bar • Admission $3 RSVP to plund@siouxfalls.com
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A SIT DOWN WITH U.S. REP. KRISTI NOEM Friday, Aug. 22 YPN MORNING BUZZ Wednesday, Aug. 6
7:30 a.m. Panera Bread, 5117 Louise Ave. Network with other YPN members over a cup of coffee. Feel free to bring a friend or coworker, and don’t forget your business cards. Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation. Cost: Free to attend, coffee/food on your own
OUR SIOUX FALLS – PARKS & REC Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Noon Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Betty J. Ordal Conference Center, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 Sioux Falls has 75 parks that cover more than 3,000 acres. Come learn more about the Parks & Recreation Department in Sioux Falls, ongoing activities at city parks and what’s in store for the future. Cost: Free to attend, brown bag lunch
1-1:30 p.m. Join Rep. Kristi Noem for a small group discussion with other young professionals. Watch your email for more details! Cost: Free, but you must attend the Inside Washington luncheon prior to the Sit Down
YPN GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014
1 p.m. Shotgun Start Bakker Crossing Golf Course, 47172 S. Clubhouse Rd Join fellow young professionals for an afternoon of fun, sun and 18 holes of golf at Bakker Crossing for the Annual YPN Golf Tournament! Prizes will be awarded at the YPN Off The Clock following the Golf Tournament. Golf teams are full.
Fairgrounds assists in U.S. Air Force band concert The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Military & Veterans Affairs Committee would like to thank the Sioux Empire Fair Association for arranging to have the premier rock band of the U.S. Air Force, USAF Band Max Impact, perform for service members, veterans and the citizens for free on June 25 at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.
To RSVP to any of these events, email USAF Band Max Impact is stationed lfosheim@siouxfalls.com at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washingor call 605.373.2009.
ton, D.C.; it is one of six musical ensembles that comprise the U.S. Air Force Band. This six-piece band performs classic and current rock and country hits, as well as patriotic favorites and original music. Through national tours, local performances and digital audio and video recordings, Max Impact showcases Air Force excellence to millions each year.
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FAC E S & P L AC E S
Faces & Places is great way to use your membership to be seen. This column appears each month in Chamber News and features news about Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers. Due to space restrictions, each item for Faces & Places should be no more than three sentences in length. The editor reserves the right to determine what is newsworthy and included in the column. Items that will not be accepted include information on email changes, seminars and special event promotions that would be better addressed through advertising venues. To submit your news, use the Faces & Places form at www.ChamberNews.com, email asmolik@ siouxfalls.com and put Faces & Places in the subject line, or mail your news to Chamber News, PO Box 1425, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425. Editorial and advertising deadlines are listed under the News & Publications link at www.SiouxFallsChamber.com.
Diplomat Team of the Month was: Captain RECOGNITION OF David Johnson, DAKOTACARE; Daren CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.; The Ambassador Team of the Month Kristina Wolfe, Travel Leaders/Village for June was Team Billars: Lynda Billars, Travel; Carrie Dragt, Midcontinent ComThe Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors; munications; and Drew Cosand. Pam Hoffman, “PHD�/Pamela Hoffman Design; and Derek Kattenberg, Real PropNEW FACES & PROMOTIONS erty Management Express. Credit Collections Bureau promoted Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for June. Second place honors went to Carrie Dragt, Midcontinent Communications, and third place honors went to Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA. The Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award went to Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, and Karen Noonan, Carriernet Group Financial, Inc., won the Retention Award. The
Lynda Billars
Pam Hoffman
The Lynda B. Advantage/ Hegg Realtors
“PHD�/Pamela Hoffman Design
several staff members: Michael Dobson to Duane Noerenberg Carrie Dragt Collection Associate; Tom Jackson to ColAnderson Group CPA Midcontinent lection Representative; Shane Gold to SeCommunications nior Collection Director. Dave Neil and Fiala is the Area Marketing Manager for Tom Jackson were added to the Quarter Edgewood Vista, Prairie Crossings Sioux Million Dollar Club. Falls, Mitchell, Flandreau, Brookings. Fiala Jennifer Nesbitt was promoted to Ex- has a bachelor’s degree in Business Manageecutive Director of Edgewood Vista Mem- ment and Marketing from Colorado Techniory Care Sioux Falls. Nesbitt started her cal University and has completed graduate career with Edgewood in 2006. Brandy courses from Dakota State University.
LEADERSHIP
Members of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire 2014 Board of Directors include: President Travis Fawcett, ADP; Vice President Stacy Wrightsman, Sanford Health; Secretary Adam Hoier, Woods, Fuller, Schultz & Smith, PC; Treasurer Dave Geiver, PREMIER Bankcard; Past President Jim Clark, Principal Financial Group; Cory Myers, Argus Leader
Derek Kattenberg
Daren Anderson
Jack Dyvig
Karen Noonan
Real Property Management Express
Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club
Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.
Carriernet Group Financial, Inc.
Media; Evan Ingebrigtson, Minnwest Bank; Jeff Hurley, PREMIER Bankcard; Rick Huffman, SMG Sioux Falls; Marshall Selberg, Lloyd Residential Group; Nancy Thomas, Community Volunteer; and Bryan Whitesel, McGladrey.
ANNIVERSARIES Tom Nottlemann celebrated his 20th anniversary with Claritus. Nottlemann has held various sales and management positions within the company and is currently the CCM Specialist assisting business owners with software solutions that enable them to better manage and distribute customer communications in the customers preferred platform be it mobile, web, cloud or physical document.
S i o u x Fa l l s A r e a C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e
COMMUNITY APPEALS SCHEDULED FUND DRIVES Feeding South Dakota
Nov. 1, 2014-March 31, 2015 $1.2 million New location
DakotAbilities
April 1-July 31, 2015 $1.007 million
Renovate and remodel Longfellow school for new/consolidated headquarters
Lutheran Social Services April 1-July 31, 2016 $1.25 million
To build a new Center for Community Services to house multiple programs The purpose of the Community Appeals Committee is to qualify and provide orderly scheduling of capital fund drives. For more information on the Community Appeals Committee, go to siouxfallschamber.com
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Chamber annual meeting to feature Chicago The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 108th Annual Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21, featuring a brief Chamber program followed by a performance from the band Chicago. At the Annual Meeting, the Chamber will share the priorities for the 2014-15 year. Working with HenkinSchultz Communication Arts under the theme “The Premier Event,” the Chamber’s Annual Meeting recognizes the efforts of the outgoing Chair of the Board and launches the oneyear term of the incoming chair, Dana Dykhouse, First PREMIER Bank. Dykhouse will take over the Chamber’s top volunteer position Oct. 1, following the success of 201314 Chair of the Board Keith Severson, Eide Bailly LLP. The contributions of retiring directors will also be acknowledged.
certs are celebrations. Their performance at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting is a great way to celebrate Sioux Falls successes over the years and showcase the city’s newest venue, the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The Chamber’s Annual Meeting serves as the premiere business celebration of the year and volunteers planning the event are excited for the opportunity for members to network and celebrate together in this unique event format.
Members will start the evening at the Sioux Falls Convention Center for an event hailed as “The Big Mixer,” with two hours of networking while enjoying a walking dinner and beverages. At 7 p.m., the South Dakota State University drumline will escort attendees to the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center for a brief Chamber update from From the signature sound of the Chi- new Chair of the Board Dana Dykhouse folcago horns, their iconic vocalists and a few lowed by the sounds of Chicago. dozen forever classic songs, this band’s conChicago is the first American rock
SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
108th Annual Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014
Sioux Falls Convention Center/ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades. In Billboard Magazine’s list of Top 100 artists of all time, Chicago came in at No. 13, the highest charting American band. Chicago’s talents have been recognized for decades: lifetime achievements include a Grammy Award, multiple American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of U.S. cities. Their record sales top the 100 million mark and include 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, 11 No. 1 singles and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 36 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards. Chicago’s album The Chicago Transit Authority was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame this year. The band is now in their 47th consecutive year of touring, without missing a single concert date.
ticket sales committee: Mike Begeman, Sanford Health; Rod Carlson, Sanford Health; David Johnson, DAKOTACARE; Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residential Group KW; Jerry Nachtigal, Citi; Julie Nelson, Home Federal Bank; Jeff Parker, Parker Transfer & Storage; and Stacy Wrightsman, Sanford Health. Chamber members will receive their invitations after Labor Day though members can already reserve tickets. The event will be held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, beginning with The Big Mixer from 5-7 p.m. and the Chamber program and entertainment starting at approximately 7:30 p.m. All seats are general admission.
The cost is $80 per person for Chamber members. Chamber members can preorder tickets by contacting Maddie Gutierrez at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at (605) 373-2015 or mgutierrez@siouxfalls.com or can purchase tickets Lyle Dabbert, Brown & Saenger, is online at events.siouxfalls.com. chairing the event, with members of the
From the Courtroom to the Capitol Serving the Midwest Locally and in Washington, D.C. for over 35 Years
Featuring the band Chicago as onefeaturing of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era" by 5-7 p.m. The Big Hailed Mixer, a walking dinner former President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, is the first 7:30 p.m. Chamber program American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades. In March of 2013, Chicago’s multi-platinum two-disc bestseller, The Very Best Of Chicago, 8-9:30 p.m. Chicago Only The Beginning charted at #1 on two Billboard charts: the Catalog Chart, and the Digital Catalog chart.
Tickets are general admission only and include a walking dinner, networking, In Billboard Magazine's list of Top 100 artists of all time, Chicago came in at #13, the highest a brief Chamber programcharting and entertainment provided by Chicago. American band.
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MENTORING
Programs aim to guide people at all ages and stages of life, careers
A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor; or someone who advises or trains someone else, especially a younger colleague. Formal mentorship programs can be found across the community, some even within companies. Earlier this year, the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network launched its first YPN Mentoring Program, which was designed to connect YPN members with community leaders.
received positive feedback from both mentors and protégés (program participants). The EmBe WLP has expanded to Aberdeen and applications are now open for the fourth Sioux Falls class. “There are so many benefits in expanding networks and relationships,” Bosch said. “The knowledge and experiences shared in the relationship are invaluable.”
Time is a constant in mentoring relationships, whether formal or YPN members submitted applications that included the type of informal — it is necessary to make that commitment in order to estabinformation or knowledge they hoped to gain from their mentor. For lish a relationship. The Lutheran Social Services School-Based Mentorthe initial mentor program, six community ing program has hundreds of volunteers who leaders were approached about participating give one hour per week to elementary, middle based on the requests of the YPN members. and high school students across the region. Five groups of six to seven young professionLSS has operated the program at the Sioux als and a mentor have been meeting since Falls public schools since 2001 and area disspring. Each group meets on a quarterly batricts were added in 2009. sis and discuss topics related to their group’s Most mentors meet with their students interests, including: Professional Growth, during the school lunch hour. Mentors and Business & Networking, Civic & Community — ERIN BOSCH, students read, play games or simply eat lunch Involvement, and Leadership Development. EMBE DIRECTOR OF together. Earlier this year LSS kicked off a This YPN pilot program is currently halfway through its initial year, and YPN Manager Lauren Fosheim is pleased with the feedback from both mentors and mentees.
“There are so many benefits in expanding networks and relationships.” WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
“Young professionals are hungry for success, not only in their professional lives, but in their personal lives as well,” Fosheim said. “The YPN mentoring program gives them the opportunity to seek out advice and guidance from a strong community leader early on in their careers, setting them up for success in the years to come — what an invaluable tool!”
campaign calling for “Everyday Heroes,” with the goal of growing the mentors who participate in the School-Based Mentoring program by an additional 500 new volunteers by 2017. More than 1,000 students already participate in the program with hundreds on the waiting list. More than 70 local companies employ the mentors who volunteer.
The first round will wrap up the end of February, with the next round of applications being accepted the spring of 2015.
Research has shown the positive effects mentoring has on students. Students have increased self-esteem; improved academic skills, attendance and social development; a greater awareness of the importance of education; a better understanding of trusting relationships; and increased confidence. Businesses also benefit because employees can have an impact on the community.
More than three years ago, EmBe partnered with Junior League of Sioux Falls to develop the Women’s Leadership Program to meet the specific needs identified by area women and business and community leaders, said EmBe Director of Women’s Leadership Erin Bosch.
Perhaps one of the community’s longest-standings programs to grow leaders is the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Sioux Falls program, which is now accepting applicants for its 29th class.
“Research shows that the natural collaborative and relationshipbased leadership skills of women are most effective in today’s environment,” Bosch said. “Women change and enhance the conversation, bring a nurturing perspective to leading, increase the health and sustainability of their communities and offer solutions to problems at every level.”
While not a specific mentoring program, participants are able to connect with community leaders and learn about opportunities to give back to the community and move forward in their careers. The program uses the community as its classroom, with topics changing along with the community. Its greatest strength is the participants.
In addition to showing different leadership styles and opportunities to interact with community leaders, the program pairs participants with women mentors for 12 months. Bosch said the program has
Many Leadership Sioux Falls graduates go on to serve the community in a number of leadership functions, including being mentors for the YPN Mentorship Program, EmBe Women’s Leadership Program and Lutheran Social Services School Based Mentor Program.
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Mentor Laurie Knutson, EmBe, meets with her protege Anna Johnson, JDS Industries.
EmBe Women’s Leadership Program (605) 336-3662 EmBe.org/leadership The program is open to women of all ages. The 2015 class will run January-May. The application deadline for the 2015 Women’s Leadership Program is Oct. 15, 2014.
Mentorship Program participant Jay Fullerton, EideBailly LLP, listens to mentor Mark Millage, Kilian Community College. Millage is one of five Mentor Cheryl Dodd, U.S. Bank, listens as program participants talk; also mentors participating in the Chamber’s YPN Mentorship Program. pictured is Feyet Munshikpu, Home Federal Bank.
Young Professionals Network Mentorship Program (605) 336-1620 SiouxFallsYPN.com You must be a YPN member to participate. Details about how to apply for the next mentorship program cycle will be available in late 2014/early 2015.
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You must be at least 25 years old and live or work in the Sioux Falls MSA. The program runs October-May. The application deadline for LSF-29 is Aug. 21, 2014.
Once the application is received, LSS will process it and complete background checks. Participants can attend a new mentor orientation session and school counselors will match mentors with students.
LEFT: Pictured are the Leadership Sioux Falls Class 28 graduates. RIGHT: Carl Wynia, U.S. Bank, and his mentee, Aroda, meet weekly as part of the Lutheran Social Services School-Based Mentor program.
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES & NEWS Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their 25-plus, 20-, 15-,10- and five-year membership anniversaries this month. They are part of a continued commitment to our community through their investment in the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about Chamber membership, contact 605.336.1620 or sfacc@siouxfalls.com.
Sioux Falls Shopping News/Western Commercial Printing Member Since 1973 4005 S. Western Ave.
Carnaval Brazilian Grill 2401 S. Carolyn Ave.
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
25+ YEARS Augustana Athletic Club Member Since 1988 2001 S. Summit Ave.
Century Business Products, Inc. Member Since 1984 1011 E. 15th St.
City of Sioux Falls Member Since 1988 224 W. 9th St.
Graham Tire Company Member Since 1986 711 W. 41st St.
Hydraulic World, Inc. Member Since 1986 123 N. Marion Rd.
Member Since 1985 910 E. 20th St.
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Leadership Sioux Falls applications due Aug. 21 Applications are now being accepted for the 29th annual class of the Chamber’s Leadership Sioux Falls program. The application deadline is Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. More than 800 individuals have participated in Leadership Sioux Falls since the first class in 1986. Developed to identify and prepare the community’s future leadership resources, Leadership Sioux Falls has provided the Sioux Falls area with a network of current and emerging leaders who possess skills and sense of commitment to keep our community moving forward. Graduates are serving their employers, the Sioux Falls community and the state by serving in volunteer capacities, sitting on the boards of local organizations, and participating in local government. Program alumni have become the CEOs of their companies and many have been elected to public office.
and opportunities of the community change. Sessions are designed to be interactive, stimulating and thought-provoking. Participants are expected to also share their unique experiences and learn from one another. In general, the following topics are covered: arts and culture; economic development; education; legislative and government; health care; history; human/social services; media; the legal system; quality of life; and leadership styles and communications.
The program is open to all people who live or work in the Sioux Falls area. The quality of the participants is the primary strength of the program. They represent public and private sectors from various geographic, ethnic, occupational and economic segments of the community. Due to the nature of the program, class size is limited to 30 participants each year. All applications are reviewed on Leadership Sioux Falls begins in Oc- a competitive basis with an average of 70 tober and runs through May. A complete applications received each year. Many applischedule can be found at www.siouxfalls- cants apply more than one time. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Comchamber.com under the Leadership Sioux merce and the Leadership Sioux Falls ExecuFalls link. The program uses the community tive Committee encourage all communityas its classroom. Members meet monthly for minded, committed citizens in the Sioux briefings, tours and networking opportuniFalls area who have an interest in shaping the ties. Curriculum is developed with the idea of creating an integrated, total experience. community’s future to give consideration to The topics change as the issues, challenges the Leadership Sioux Falls program.
Leadership Sioux Falls-29 Deadline Aug. 21, 2014 Get an application and learn more at www.siouxfallschamber.com Program participants will:
• Grow in awareness and understanding of the challenges & issues; • Expand personal leadership talent; • Develop valuable contacts and communication networks; • Ready themselves for future leadership opportunities in their careers and community.
Employers and sponsoring organizations will:
• See benefits from broadened perspectives and enhance potential of participants; • Open doors for greater corporate/ organizational community involvement and visibility; • Create additional opportunities to influence positive change.
The community will:
• Experience benefit from increased community involvement; • Reap future benefit from collective commitment to effective leadership by program graduates.
If you have an employee, co-worker, friend, relative or neighbor who you think would benefit from learning more about the Sioux Falls area, developing their leadership skills, and being part of a group that wants to make the community even better, encourage them to apply. For more information contact Kate Foley at the Chamber of Commerce: (605) 373-2002 or kfoley@siouxfalls.com.
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Sioux Empire Fair’s Diamond Jubilee runs through Aug. 10 The Sioux Empire Fair has changed with the times for 75 years. The fair has hosted events like horse races, stock car races, rodeos, destruction derbies, and tractor pulls. Some artists that have graced the Grandstand stage include Hank Williams Jr., Toby Keith, ZZ Top, Pat Benatar, Christina Aguilera, Sheryl Crow, Britney Spears, and Hunter Hayes. Artists and events may come and go, but one thing that hasn’t changed are the memories patrons are left with for a lifetime. The Sioux Empire Fair is ready to “Dazzle and Delight” during its Diamond Jubilee, which kicked off Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 10. the Sioux Empire. The new barn will give Aug. 6 is Ag Appreciation Day, spon- visitors a firsthand look at livestock agrisored by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, culture and an opportunity to experience the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Com- it directly. The exhibit is targeted toward merce and area businesses. Pipestone young visitors and children will have a Holdings is the premier sponsor and lead chance to feed calves and watch chicks of a new center for agriculture education. hatch. It will have a farrowing barn, an egg The new center, the Pipestone Discovery laying and poultry incubation stations and Barn, will educate kids and families of a fully functioning milking parlor.
A new Farm to Fork booth will feature samples from 3-5 p.m. daily. All day educated producers will be available to answer questions that visitors may have.
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NEW MEMBERS
New members are printed in each issue of Chamber News. Following is a list of businesses or individuals who have invested in the greater community by joining the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. All addresses are Sioux Falls unless otherwise listed. Please support these businesses when making purchases and business decisions. An online Membership Directory can be found at www.SiouxFallsChamber.com or by using the Chamber’s App, available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. If you are a current member you can update your records online. Want to become a member? Call 605.336.1620.
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Cornerstone Private Asset Trust Co., LLC Trust Company Anthony Botticella, (605) 339-0521 2101 W. 41st St., Ste. 2000, 57105 www.cornerstonetrust.net
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Nutritional Products Joel Jansen, (605) 362-1557 5109 S. Louise Ave., 57108 www.mysciencenutrition.com
Photographers Karen Bankowski, (605) 376-4847 400 N. Main #204, 57104 www.sunflower-photo.com
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
Advertising opportunities available in 2014-15 “Sioux Falls Community Guide� Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members have an opportunity to promote their businesses to individuals interested in learning more about living and working in Sioux Falls and to fellow Chamber members in the annual “Sioux Falls Community Guide.� The guides will initially be distributed at Operation Thank You, a one-day event where volunteers visit Chamber members to share information about the Chamber and thank them for their membership investment; this year it will be held Oct. 30. The Chamber contracts with Argus Leader Media to produce the “Sioux Falls Community Guide.� Advertising is open to all Chamber members, and is only available to Chamber members, with sales closing in September. The “Sioux Falls Community Guide� includes information on all facets of life in Sioux Falls. This is the official publication mailed from the Chamber office to people requesting relocation information about
Sioux Falls. It’s also a great recruiting tool for employers to use when seeking new employees. If you have questions about the community guide, contact Amy Smolik at (605) 373-2054 or asmolik@siouxfalls.com. For more information about advertising, contact your Argus Leader Media sales executive or Lori Intveld at (605) 977-3927 or lintveld@argusleader.com.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT From farm to table to your bottom line Agriculture operations in our community affect all of us. Whether you’re part of a Fortune 500 financial company or home-based technology consultant, your business is affected by the more than $21 billion agricultural industry in our state. The Chamber’s Agri-Business Division partners with many organizations to ensure that this source of revenue in our community continues to prosper. This month, they will work with more than 200 Chamber member businesses to produce the annual Ag Appreciation Day Luncheon at the Sioux Empire Fair. This event provides the opportunity for owners and employees of these businesses to serve more than 4,000 individuals from the farming community and thank them for the food they produce, the jobs they provide and the culture that they offer to our community. To learn more about becoming involved with the Chamber’s Agri-Business Division, contact Cindy Christensen at (605) 373-2016 or cchristensen@siouxfalls.com.
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The Helpline Center is non-profit agency that provides crisis support, as well as social service information and referrals. L to R: Mary Ellen Dirksen, Karen Noonan, Liz Lloyd, Janet Kittams-Lalley (executive director), Betty Oldenkamp, Megan Myers, Lynda Billars and Ruth Christopherson.
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Sioux Falls My Place Hotel is America’s newest and best economy extended stay hotel. L to R: Tony Lunzman, Lynda Billars, Larry Wetsch, Liz Lloyd, Brenda Spicer (general manager), Ryan Rivett (owner/ president/COO), Garret Wilson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Sarah Dinger, Scott Rau and Heather Correll.
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Changes coming to Chamber News in September 2014 issue Chamber News is the flagship publication for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. It features business news for Chamber members about Chamber members. Chamber News is consistently ranked as a top benefit of membership — and the Chamber is working to provide even more value to members through a format to better tell members’ stories. Beginning with the September 2014 issue, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is launching an exciting new Chamber News. More than simply a graphic facelift, the all new Chamber News will now be printed in magazine format and will include more information about issues that affect business, as well as more photos from Chamber activities and events, and more opportunities for members to promote their business and expertise through advertising and by submitting content. The Chamber News magazine will also
feature new content, such as: more information about community issues and events; statistics showing the progress in our region; more details about how to best use your Chamber members. Chamber News is the only direct business-to-business publication in the region — providing a captive audience for you to promote your business. Only Chamber members can advertise in Chamber News. Each month Chamber News is mailed directly to more than 4,800 decision-makers and Chamber members in the community. In addition, an electronic version is emailed to all Chamber members and is available online at www.ChamberNews.com. Argus Leader Media will continue to sell ads for the publication with the Chamber developing the editorial content. Be a part of the all new Chamber News. Contact Lori Intveld at (605) 977-3927 or lintveld@ argusleader.com to reserve your space.
How members can participate in the new Chamber News: Advertise! Submit news for publication consideration: Five Questions: Have your photo appear next to your answers to our 5 questions and let the community know more about you and your business Member’s Voice column: Write about an area of your expertise that would be of value to the business community Business News: Want to promote an event, workshop, seminar, etc. that would be of value to the business community? Let us know. Faces & Places: In addition to honors awarded as part of the Ambassador and Diplomat Committee, you can also submit news related to new faces and promotions at your company, leadership (boards of directors listings), good deeds, or honors or awards you’ve received.
The Chamber News magazine will debut in September 2014. For information about advertising, contact Argus Leader Media at (605) 997-3927. For information about submitting editorial content for consideration, contact Amy Smolik at (605) 373-2054 or asmolik@siouxfalls.com.
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Annual Mixer Pass available soon If you attend the Chamber’s monthly Membership Mixers, you know the value of the networking that takes place. Save money and streamline your check-in when you attend the monthly mixer if you purchase the annual Mixer Admission Pass. From September-December, the Chamber is offering a yearlong Mixer Admission Pass. Each Mixer costs $3 per person to attend, or $36 if you attend all 12 Mixers. The Pass offers admission to all 12 mixers at a discounted price of $30 — a $6 savings if you attend all 12 Membership Mixers October 2014-September 2015. Here are some of the advantages of purchasing a Mixer Pass: • You’ll always be prepared to attend a Mixer, even if you don’t have cash in your wallet. • Order your pass now and you’ll be invoiced and you won’t have to bother with expensing your admission cost each month. • Order several for your business and
share them with employees, who will benefit from the networking environment at a Chamber Mixer. You can also use them to treat customers to complimentary admission to a Mixer(s). • If you can’t attend one of the monthly Mixers, you can share it with a coworker or friend so they can take advantage of the Pass. The Pass must be presented at the registration at each event. If you do not present the Pass for admission, you will be required to pay the $3 admission fee. The Mixer Admission Pass will only be available from September-December 2014 for use at all 12 Membership Mixers October 2014-September 2015. To purchase your Pass, contact Pat Lund at (605) 373-2014 or plund@siouxfalls.com. Passes will also be available at the Sept. 9 Membership Mixer at LifeScape. For a listing of upcoming Membership Mixers and other Chamber events, visit www.chambernews.com.
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AG APPRECIATION DAY SPONSORS
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 • Held in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Fair Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and area businesses: A-Bar-K Trailer Sales Ag United for South Dakota AgLab Express Alliance Communications Asgrow-DEKALB Avera Heart Hospital Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center Bargain Barn Tire Center Bank of the West Bayer Crop Science Beal Distributing, Inc. Benco Products Berry Plastics Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center Billion Automotive Boehringer Ingelheim Boyer Trucks of Sioux Falls C & R Supply, Inc. Cadwell Sanford Deibert & Garry, LLP Campbell Supply Co. Central Farmers Cooperative Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, L.L.C. CHS Nutrition Chuck Sutton Auctioneer & Land Broker Citi Complete Agronomy CorTrust Bank Dacotah Bank Dakota Beverage Dakota Diesel Service Dakota Ethanol Dakota Fluid Power, Inc. DAKOTACARE Dell Rapids Co-op Grain Dunlap Appraisal & Agri-Management, Inc. Dupont Pioneer Eastern Farmers Co-op EBY Trailers Eide Bailly LLP Fareway Food Stores Farm Credit Services of America Farmer’s National Co.
First Bank & Trust First Dakota National Bank First Dakota Title The First National Bank in Sioux Falls First PREMIER Bank Frito-Lay G & H Distributing, Inc. GEM-L, Inc. George Boom Funeral Home Getty Abstract & Title Co. Golden West Communications Grand Falls Casino Great Western Bank Haug Steel Construction, Inc. Hobart Sales and Service Holiday Inn City Centre Home Federal Bank Horizon Pet Care Howalt & McDowell Insurance Hydraulic World, Inc. Hy-Vee, Inc. IState Truck Center J.D.’s House of Trophies Johnson Feed Inc. John Morrell & Co. Karl’s TV & Appliances KELOLAND TV Key Staffing Kreisers, Inc. KSFY Television Land O’Lakes Milk/Dean Foods Land O’Lakes Member Relations Land Title Guaranty Co. Ludens, Inc. Mac’s, Inc. Hardware Store Mahlander’s Malloy Electric, Bearing & Supply Matheson-Linweld, Inc. McGreevy Clinic Avera Medical Group Meat Lodge Midwest Land Surveying, Inc. Minerva’s, Inc. Minnehaha County Pork Producers
Minnwest Bank Monarch Sales Morton Buildings New York Life Insurance-Joel Blanchard Nordstrom’s Automotive Northern Links Golf Course NorthWestern Energy Novak Sanitary Service Nyberg’s Ace Hardware Paulsen Marketing, Inc. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Pfeifer Implement Co. Plains Commerce Bank Poet Nutrition PREMIER Bankcard Rabo AgriFinance Raven Industries Reliabank Dakota Revier Pressure Washers Results Radio/Townsquare Media RMS Roller Grinder Rural Community Insurance Services SAB Biotherapeautics, Inc. Sanford Health Sara Lee Baking Co. Scheels All Sports Scott Lumber & Supply Co. Shaykett Appraisal Co., Inc. Shipley’s Garment Spa Sioux Empire Fair Association Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Sioux Falls Arena/SMG Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Sioux Falls Ford Sioux Falls Regional Livestock Sioux Falls Truck and Trailer Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio Sioux International, Inc. Sioux Valley Energy, Inc. South Dakota Corn Utilization Council South Dakota Farmers Union South Dakota Pork Producers Council South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council South Eastern Council of Governments Sturdevant’s Auto Parts Sunshine Foods
For more information about the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, call 605.336.1620 or visit SiouxFallsChamber.com
Target Tiger Corporation Tony’s Catering Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Tri State Hog Marketing Tri-State Neighbor U.S. Bank Vander Haag’s Inc. VistaComm/Byrne Communications WalMart East WalMart West Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Wells Fargo Bank Westra Atkins Land & Auction Winfield WNAX Woods Equipment Co. Worthington Ag Parts Jim Woster Xcel Energy Zoetis Zomer Truck and Trailer Sales
Sponsors are current as of July 31, 2014.
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the role agriculture has played in the growth of our community. Though our city’s economy continues to expand and diversify, we know the region’s roots lie in agriculture. For 31 years, we’ve been proud to acknowledge the work of our area farmers and ranchers by offering a free meal in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Fair. With the help of the businesses listed here and under the guidance of the Chamber’s AgriBusiness Division Advisory Council, we are able to continue this salute to agriculture. Thank you for all you do.