Chamber News April 2020
Vol. 55, No. 6
A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
The growing trend of ESOPs
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PERSONAL | BUSINESS | MORTGAGE | WEALTH MANAGEMENT
PRIVATE BANKING | FINANCIAL PLANNING | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | TRUST SERVICES
IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY
Employee ownership The growing trend of ESOPs..............................20-25
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FEATURES
City Council and School Board Candidate profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 McCrossan launches Community Appeal Campaign. . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Coronavirus: Resources for businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 From the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-32 Business Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-39 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ON THE COVER At local businesses that offer Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP), the employees are owners.
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Sanford Health is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care, the latest technology and the most advanced, talented experts to those we serve. We are proud to have the following projects continue our commitment: • Sanford Harrisburg Clinic • Sanford 57th & Veterans Parkway Clinic • Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine expansion • Sanford Orthopedic Hospital
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Message from the Chair Fellow business leaders – we have been presented with an opportunity and a responsibility of protecting our citizens, employees and loved ones while supporting our economy. Corporate social responsibility has taken on new meaning in these unprecedented times. Since the Chamber’s founding in 1907, we have been the leading advocate for the Sioux Falls Area business community to advance and promote the economic health and quality of life of the region. Today we remain even more dedicated to that cause.
BOBBI THURY 2019-20 Chair of the Board
I remain confident in the resiliency of our businesses and community.
Whether you are a solopreneur to serial entrepreneur, from cupcakes to biotech, to our nonprofits who are saving and changing lives, the diversity of our members is our strength and the commonality of one goal – to see our businesses and quality of life prosper – unite us. To our business and nonprofit members, I commend the steps that have been taken to allow us all to shop, eat, work and worship safely. To our fellow citizens and neighbors, I commend you for taking the recommended precautionary safeguards. Let’s stay diligent and on top of everchanging recommendations and circumstances. Let’s stay smart, calm, and committed to helping each other. Now is a good time to take inventory of blessings as well. I am grateful for our healthcare systems, city leadership, first responders, schools and nonprofits that have kept hungry kids fed, extra and unplanned time with family, and the list goes on. A heartfelt thanks to all in our community for coming together. I remain confident in the resiliency of our businesses and community. And as a Chamber, we will be working diligently at finding innovate ways to encourage connections and business building. Please reach out to the Chamber if we can assist you in some way. Let’s stick and work together. Americans are resilient and always rise to the occasion, and as South Dakotans we have a little extra sprinkle of grit.
2019-20 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR BOBBI THURY Legacy Law Firm, P.C. CHAIR-ELECT DAN DOYLE Cutler Law Firm VICE CHAIR ALEX RAMIREZ USA Media TV TREASURER PAUL HANSON Sanford Health IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR TIM STURDEVANT Sturdevant’s Auto Parts CHAMBER PRESIDENT & CEO JEFF GRIFFIN
EX-OFFICIO JEAN BENDER Minnehaha County Commission KYLE GROOS Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools DR. BRIAN MAHER Sioux Falls Public School System CYNTHIA MICKELSON Sioux Falls School Board JIM SCHMIDT Lincoln County Commission MAYOR PAUL TENHAKEN City of Sioux Falls
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MILES BEACOM PREMIER Bankcard TOM BIEGLER Regency Hotel Management MARTIN DESLAURIERS UBS Financial Services, Inc. NATALIE EISENBERG Click Rain, Inc. DAVID FLICEK Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center PAM HOMAN Augustana University CHRIS HOUWMAN Malloy RANDY KNECHT Journey Group ANGELA LAMMERS Cetera Services SCOTT LAWRENCE Lawrence & Schiller, Inc. VALERIE LOUDENBACK Grand Prairie Foods KARLA SANTI Blend Interactive CLAIRE SANTOS Zoup! and Wingstop TONY VENHUIZEN
CHAMBER & CVB STAFF JEFF GRIFFIN President & CEO DIANE BALK Accounting Manager THANE BARNIER Web Development & IT Manager MATT BARTHEL CVB Communications Manager JOAN BARTLING Finance & Accounting Director JUSTIN BENTAAS Public Affairs & Research Manager JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Manager RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager PATRICK DASCHEL CVB Sales Manager ERIN DEWITT CVB Sales Manager JENNIE DOYEN Marketing & Communications Director ANNA ELIASON CVB Sales Manager AMY M. FARR Membership Development Manager
JEFF FEJFAR Web Designer JAMI GATES Membership Director ELIZABETH HEIDINGER First Impressions/Administrative Assistant MARY HUBLOU CVB First Impressions Manager/Project Assistant KAYLA HUIZING Young Professionals Network Manager JAY KALTENBACH CVB Services/Resale Manager ALEXANDRA LeBLANC CVB Sales Director PAT LUND Membership Engagement Manager MIKE LYNCH Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations JILL NIEDRINGHAUS CVB Sales Manager KRISTA ORSACK CVB Director of Marketing DEBRA OWEN Public Policy Director KATHIE PUTHOFF CVB Administrative Assistant HOLLY RADER Agri-Business Division Manager EMILY SCHAFFER CVB Creative Development Manager TERI SCHMIDT CVB Executive Director TERESA SCHREIER Public Affairs & Communications Assistant SUSAN SEACHRIS Administrative/Accounting Assistant MARY TIMMER Membership Assistant JACKIE WENTWORTH CVB Sales Manager VALERIE WILLSON Membership Events Manager
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Resources for Businesses
Helpful tools for dealing with the impacts of the pandemic LIST OF RESOURCES: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov/coronavirus) is the best source of information on the virus itself. For CDC guidance specific for businesses and employers visit ⊲ cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html If your business needs help with your response and continuity plans, check out the tools available to you in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Resiliency in a Box program at ⊲ uschamberfoundation.org/resilience-box Nationwide, the business community is mobilizing its expertise, capabilities, and community resources to assist with the relief and containment efforts. View the Corporate Aid Tracker at ⊲ uschamberfoundation.org/aid-event/coronavirus-covid-19 OSHA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service collaborated on a guide designed to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. ⊲ osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). ⊲ sba.gov/disaster The SD Department of Health offers regular updates on COVID-19 ⊲ doh.sd.gov/news/coronavirus.aspx The One Sioux Falls Fund helps individuals avoid evictions and financial hardships if they are unable to work due to COVID-19 and if they are unable to qualify for federal or state assistance. ⊲ sfacf.org/covid-19 Corona Help Sioux Falls is a coalition of churches is working to bring supplies and food to those in need during the pandemic. ⊲ sfacf.org/corona
Your Chamber is committed to working for you and your business during this trying time. Don’t hesitate to contact us regarding your questions or needs. We are in this together! Visit sfchamber.com/coronavirus for more information and resouces as they become available or call the Chamber office at (605) 336-1620.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
We are in this together As I write this, it is St. Patrick’s Day 2020, and I have no idea what the world will look like when this magazine hits the rack in a couple weeks. The Chamber office is open, but it is quiet as we have reduced staffing to two people per day. The coronavirus has changed the trajectory of our daily lives in an unprecedented manner. Updates from the CDC, White House and City Hall come to us so fast it seems impossible to keep pace with planning your business and family life.
JEFF GRIFFIN
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
...we are stronger as a Chamber than we are as individuals
We have involuntarily been forced to modify our daily lives because of this silent, invisible and dangerous pandemic. As all of this happens, I have been struck with the overwhelmingly positive response I have seen from solution-minded people. Sure, there is plenty of negativity to be found if one immerses themselves in online bickering and second guessing, but that is not the tone of the solution-minded people I see rising to the top. At the Chamber office, we have a photo display of every past president/chair in the history of our organization, dating back to 1907. For me, it is a very powerful reminder of our traditions and values. This priceless historical record causes me to reflect on all the unforeseen tragedies of our past and how we, as business and community leaders, have survived and met each challenge along the way. Though war, depression, recession, acts of terrorism, domestic unrest and pandemics we gather and rely on one another. The coronavirus will certainly have a significant and long-lasting impact on our lives and our economy, but we will build and recover. A diverse and robust economy is a cornerstone for any healthy community and Sioux Falls has reached national prominence in this arena. Beyond the diversity of our economy, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is blessed with much diversity in the human talent and thought leaders we can deploy in support of one another. With nearly 2,000 members who employ over 85,000 individuals we can assemble professionals from a variety of disciplines who are more than willing to volunteer time in support of their neighbor. We do this because we know we are stronger as a Chamber than we are as individuals. We were not put on this earth to operate alone, rather we are drawn to one another and our human spirit of compassion is unleashed. Again, I don’t know what the world will look like when you read this in early April. But I know with confidence that we, as your Chamber of Commerce, will be here. We will be working with leaders of businesses both large and small, Senators Thune and Rounds, Representative Johnson, Governor Noem and Mayor TenHaken to rebuild strength and confidence in greater Sioux Falls. The Chamber’s board of directors, staff and I take our roles very seriously and we are honored to serve the community. Please know that our office is always a resource and vital link to our community’s history. We stand in solidarity with you to overcome this historic challenge.
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS Tracking trends in business is just one way that the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is looking out for our members. Sioux Falls is a great place to do business, in part because of its diverse economy. Check here for economic indicators that help show growth and development.
City of Sioux Falls Building Permit Data
Regional Unemployment Rates
FEBRUARY 2020
DECEMBER 2019
CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE
598 PERMITS
2018
554 PERMITS
2019
BISMARCK
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
FARGO
2.4%
605 PERMITS
2020
2.2%
800
MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL
Source: City of Sioux Falls
3.0%
RAPID CITY
City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value
3.7%
FEBRUARY 2020
SIOUX FALLS
3.0%
CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE
ROCHESTER
3.0%
CEDAR RAPIDS
100 OMAHA
2.7%
DES MOINES
3.1%
2.7%
LINCOLN
2.4%
80
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Note: figures represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA), not just city; rates are not seasonally-adjusted
Agriculture Trends
60
JANUARY 2020 10 40
0
$53.3 million $23.3 million
2019
Source: City of Sioux Falls
Total Construction Value
2020
FEBRUARY 2020
New Listings: 451 Days on the Market Until Sale: 97 Median Sales Price: $201,500 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,278 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)
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$8.51
SOYBEANS
(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA
6
CORN
New Non-Residential Construction Value
Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview
$8.84
$8.07
$53.3 million $13.9 million
2018
$8.70
$8.43
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(IN MILLIONS)
20
$8.64
$80.4 million $30.0 million
(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA
4
$3.56
$3.31
2
January
2019
$3.71
$3.79
$3.56
$3.56
December January
2019
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
2020
FACES & PLACES
Faces & Places
MIKE HAUCK
Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC/Minuteman Press
LYNDA BILLARS
The Lynda B. Advantage — Lynda Billars KW
AMY O’CONNOR HOBACK Kleenrite Company
DINO DePERNO Crew Construction and Restoration
Our members do more than follow the news. They make the news. Job promotions and hirings. New projects. New partnerships. Awards. Every day we hear about exciting accomplishments, historic milestones and other positive aspects of our member businesses that deserve to be shared. Submit news to jdoyen@siouxfalls.com.
SHARON HASELHOFF Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
DAMON PUNT Central Bank
ANNA HEENEY
JULIE NELSON
CellOnly
American Bank & Trust
CAROL WOLTJER
BRIAN SITTIG
Family Visitation Center
CNA Surety
Recognition of Chamber Volunteers Featured ambassadors and diplomats this month are: Mike Hauck, Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC and Minuteman Press, 13 years as an ambassador; Amy O’Connor Hoback, Kleenrite Company, eight years as an ambassador; Sharon Haselhoff, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, five years as a diplomat; Anna Heeney, CellOnly, two years as a diplomat; and Julie Nelson, American Bank & Trust, 28 years as a diplomat.
Diplomats who complete all their member contact calls each month are part of the 100 Club. One member of the 100 Club is recognized as the Service Star. The Service Star was awarded to Dino DePerno, Crew Construction and Restoration for January and Damon Punt, Central Bank, for February. Event champion honors went to Carol Woltjer, Family Visitation Center, for January and Brian Sittig, CNA Surety, for February.
The Ace Award is given monthly to one ambassador in recognition of their sales efforts. Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage – Lynda Billars KW was the January and February Ace award winner.
Diplomat Team of the Month for January went to Captain Cindi Johnson, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort; Sandy Case; Brian Spader, New York Life; Angie Wahl, J. Wahl
Home Inspection; and Pam Olinger, ELO CPAs & Advisors. Diplomat Team of the Month for February went to Captain Brian Sittig, CNA Surety; Kelli Rogotzke, Junior Achievement of South Dakota; Craig Lindes, Hom Furniture / Gabberts; Jenn Hoesing, EmBe; and Cole Robbins, U.S. Bank.
Professional portraits of Chamber volunteers are courtesy Chad Phillips Photography, chadphillipsphotography.com.
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New Faces & Promotions Scot Namanny has joined CorTrust Mortgage as a Mortgage Loan Originator. Scot brings over 14 years of experience to the position and looks forward to continuing to assist the community with home financing needs. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls hired Sam Minor as an Ag Banker at the Flandreau location and Steven Miller as an Estate Settlement Specialist with the Wealth Management team. In addition, the bank promoted several employees: Joe Dylla, Trust Specialty Services & Legal Compliance Manager, to Vice President; Kimball James, Retirement Plans Manager, to Vice President; Josh Kayser, Ag Banker, to Vice President; Tonya Kruger, Wealth Management Quality Assurance Supervisor, to Vice President; Paul Renken, Ag Banker, to Vice President; Kelsey Stevens, Wealth Management Operations Manager, to Vice President; Amanda Buttemeier, Compliance Analyst, to Assistant Vice President; Sabrina Degen, Internal Auditor, to Assistant Vice President; Carla Harris, Flandreau Branch Manager, to Assistant Vice President; Somboon JaiharnHamel, Institutional Trust Officer, to Assistant Vice President; Jon Olson, Personal Trust
Honors & Awards
Several Sioux Falls business leaders were named to Prairie Business magazine’s top 25 Women in Business list for 2020. Honorees were selected through a nomination process that emphasized professional achievement, community contributions and volunteerism. Local winners include: Karla Santi, founding partner and chief executive officer of Blend Interactive; Julie Nelson, senior vice president of business development for American Bank & Trust; Cindy Elifrits Peterson, founder & CEO of Maximizing Excellence, LLC; Brittany Newell, chief financial officer for Expansion Capital Group; and Alison Tendler, owner and ophthalmologist of ART Vision. MD Engraving was recognized as the Small Business Retailer of the Year by the Awards Personalization Association, a national organization for retailers and suppliers of personalized and customized items. This award is given to a company that exemplifies general business practices based on integrity and a partnership approach to the retailer/supplier relationship. Jan Fenske, a client advocate at Marsh & McLennan Agency, was awarded the inaugural
Officer, to Assistant Vice President; LeAnn Widman, Treasury Team Leader, to Assistant Vice President; Stephen Lewis, Fiduciary Risk Specialist, to Officer; Stephen O’Neil, Arrowhead Branch Manager, to Officer; Chris Spielmann, Systems Manager, to Officer; and Susie Strande, Deposit Operations Supervisor, to Officer. Rebecca Baker has joined Banner Associates, Inc. to lead the environmental divison. Baker earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental management and biology from SDSU. She has 16 years of experience working as a consultant on projects in South Dakota and the surrounding states. Baker will facilitate environmental permitting, assessments, impact statements and other environmental reporting for various types of projects. KLJ has hired Paul Knofczynski. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from SDSU and is a licensed professional engineer in South Dakota. Knofczynski has both civilian and military leadership experience and is well versed in highway safety and design, access management, drainage design, erosion control, environmental planning and ADA compliance.
Jeff Scherschlight Service Excellence award. The award celebrates the efforts of non-sales level colleagues and the winner received $5,000, five extra PTO days and a $2,500 travel voucher. Insight Marketing Design received eight MarCom Awards for five agency clients, including three Platinum, three Gold and two Honorable Mention awards. The MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that receives more than 6,000 entries worldwide. This show is heavily focused on creativity and is judged by some of the industry’s leading creatives. Mud Mile Communications received international W3 Awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for its video work. The awards competition received more than 5,000 entries. Mud Mile continues to be the most-awarded agency in South Dakota for video content, specializing on work with international consumer brands and as well as nationally recognized industry leaders in fintech, higher education and innovation. Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. presented three awards recognizing people and organizations
He previously worked for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. MarketBeat has hired Dave Parkinson as its new strategy and business development lead. Parkinson will be responsible for directing business development and new growth initiatives at the company. He has more than 15 years of experience in the lead generation and digital media industries. Parkinson is also the co-founder of Salt Lake City-based Adduco Media. Mike Knudson joined Epicosity as an account executive. He has fifteen years of experience in client services. Jessica Ashton has joined Alternative HRD as HR consultant. She has over 10 years of experience as a human resource director and has worked in the corporate, cooperative and non-profit sectors. Ashton holds an MBA with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. She is also certified by the Human Resource Institute as a Professional in Human Resources and is certified by the Society of Human Resource Management as a Certified Professional.
that made a difference in downtown this past year. The Carole Pagones Revitalization Award was given to Levitt at the Falls; the Steve Metli Visionary Award was given to SculptureWalk’s Arc of Dreams; and the Spirit of Downtown Award was given to Bill Baker, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. Jim Clark and Matt Reekers have qualified for the Principal Financial Group Honor Council. The Honor Council distinction recognizes advisors for their work with growing businesses, their executives and employees on identifying their financial needs and helping them reach their financial goals. Ron Staebell and Tim Dardis, the Principal Financial Group, have earned membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table. MDRT membership is attained by life insurance advisors who meet the organization’s annual production requirement and are members of their local life underwriters’ association. It is an exclusive honor that is achieved only by a small percentage of all life insurance and financial services advisors worldwide.
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FACES & PLACES
Leadership Sioux Empire United Way elected the following officers for 2020: Chair Marie Fredrickson, U.S. Bank; First Vice Chair Chris Kray, SCHEELS; Second Vice Chair Brenda Kibbe, Citi; Secretary/Treasurer Randy Knecht, Journey Group; Past Chair Dr. Dan Heinemann, Sanford Health. Division representatives include: Campaign Division Chair Joel Sylvester, Five Star Call Centers; Campaign Division Vice Chair Brian Bird, NorthWestern Energy; Community Impact Division Chair Jeff Strand, Eide Bailly LLP; Community Impact Division Vice Chair Angie Hillestad, Eide Bailly LLP; and Marketing Division Chair Kate Kotzea, Click Rain.
Members elected to a first three year term for Sioux Empire United Way are: Miles Beacom, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard; Jeremy Bill, Sammons Financial Group; Kim Burma, Midco; Melissa O’Hara, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Monie Siemonsma; Siemonsma Electric, LLC; and Mike Townsend, KELOLAND Media Group. Other current board members include: Ben Arndt, Bell Incorporated; Elizabeth Carlson, First Bank & Trust; Daniel Doyle, Cutler Law Firm LLP; Dr. Mike Frankman, Falls Dental Centre; Clara Hart; Corey Heaton, Wells Fargo; Kelly Hefti, Sanford Health; Tim Kintner, Great Western Bank; Angela
Lammers, Cetera Services; Dr. Brian Maher, Sioux Falls School District; Jack Marsh; Krista May, Infrastructure Design Group; Tolcha Mesele, Smithfield; James Payer II, Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons; Alex Ramirez, USA Media TV; and Steve Statz, Avera. Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. elected four new members to the board of directors: Erik Gaikowski, AARP South Dakota; Addie Graham-Kramer, The Event Company; Ann Metli, CorTrust Bank; and Jake Quasney, Lloyd Companies. Derek Ohme, First National Bank in Sioux Falls, is the 2020 Board Chair.
Expansions VIKOR Teleconstruction is adding an office in Bismarck, ND. This new office will be the sixth office for the company and third office in the Midwest Region.
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6 The February Morning Mingle was hosted by The Glory House at their new affordable living apartment building. 7 Approximately 50 young professionals participated in YPN’s first Speed Networking event.
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9-12 More than 100 Chamber members traveled to Pierre for the 36th annual Sioux Falls Day at the Legislature. Participants enjoyed lunch in the Capitol Rotunda, visiting with their elected officials and observing the general session. Governor Noem answered questions from the group.
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FACES & PLACES
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13 Lori Clausen, president of Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota, was the featured guest at a recent A Seat at the Table
event. The event, one of YPN’s most popular, gives YPN members an opportunity to learn from the career experiences of community leaders in a small group setting. 14 YPN members gathered at La Luna Café in February for Morning Buzz.
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COMMUNITY APPEALS SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Community Appeals Scheduled Fund Drives The purpose of the Community Appeals Committee is to qualify and provide orderly scheduling of capital fund drives to the business community. By vetting capital fund drives, the objective of Community Appeals is to affirm the project is a sound community investment and worthy of donor consideration. It is the intent of the Chamber to encourage every business to carefully consider such requests. However, we also acknowledge that many businesses have limited resources for capital fund drives, both in an ability to properly evaluate them and a sufficient budget to contribute. Our Community Appeals process is intended to provide our members with assurance that a Community Appeals campaign Is worthy of investment.
CURRENT CAMPAIGN
FORWARD SIOUX FALLS NOV. 1, 2020–MARCH 31, 2021 To provide programs that result in an improved economy and quality of life for those in our region.
MCCROSSAN BOYS RANCH APRIL 1–JULY 31, 2020 $1.25 MILLION
To build an addition and renovate the McCrossan School and construct an outdoor athletic complex including an outdoor track and soccer/recreational field.
ACTIVE GENERATIONS APRIL 1, 2021–JULY 31, 2021
To build a new facility to accommodate the organization’s growing client base and expansive programming opportunities.
For more information on the Community Appeals Committee, call Mike Lynch at (605) 373-2008.
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COVER STORY
EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
The growing trend of ESOPs BY ROB SWENSON
For the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
After 90 years in business, the company in Sioux Falls now known as TSP Inc. is undergoing a noteworthy change in ownership. It’s creating an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. TSP, which provides architecture, engineering and design services for the construction industry, is the latest company in the Sioux Falls area to formally convert to employee ownership. ESOPs remain relatively rare in the Sioux Falls area. There are roughly a dozen of them. However, as the local business community matures, more companies appear to be considering the business structure as an option in transitioning ownership. It’s a trend even more pronounced at the national level, which is experiencing what is sometimes called “The Silver Tsunami,” a reference to the aging of American workers and business owners from the Baby Boom generation, according to The ESOP Association, an advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. The Association has regional chapters
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across the United States, including one based in Minnesota that also covers the Dakotas. Creating an ESOP is a way to reward employees who helped build a business, and a way to help ensure the continuity of a business in a community, said Patrick Mirza, communications director for The ESOP Association. In some cases, communities as well as employees stand to lose a lot of economic benefits if an established business is closed or is sold to a competitor or equity firm that dismantles it. “One of reasons that owners sell to an ESOP is that they’ve put so much time and effort into building their business and they’re proud of it. They’re proud of the culture, they’re proud of the quality of products and services that they provide and they don’t want to see that just go away,” Mirza said. ESOPs essentially are retirement plans created to reward and incentivize employees. A trust is set up to acquire the
business and work on behalf of employees’ best interests. Because they have an ownership stake in at least part of the business, employees have increased motivation to help the company prosper and grow in value. They can cash out when they leave the company or retire. As well as helping preserve a business they built, owners who sell part or all of their company to an ESOP can reap tax benefits. The company itself also enjoys tax benefits. In the case of TSP, the transition to an ESOP had been under consideration for several years before implementation began. The push increased about five years ago, under CEO Jared Nesje. “In legacy firms such as ours, the owners needed to sell and get out. We looked at the new trends. Younger generations weren’t on board with an expensive buy-in. So, the model needed to change. One of the best solutions was an ESOP,” Nesje said.
ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan An ESOP is essentially a retirement plan that rewards and incentivizes employees. chambernews.com | Chamber News 21
Employees help a customer at Bierschbach Equipment & Supply in Sioux Falls. Photo courtesy Bierschbach Equipment & Supply.
“If we take care of our employees, our employees will in turn take care of our clients, and what we do as a business is then successful,” he said. TSP has about 70 employees. In addition to Sioux Falls, the company has offices in Watertown, Rapid City, Omaha and Rochester, Minnesota. Initially, 51% of TSP will be owned by employees, and 49% will remain with existing shareholders. But the intent is to eventually be entirely owned by employees, Nesje said. The ESOP “is another way to reward JARED NESJE TSP Inc. our team-member employees for the work that they do and a benefit based on the success of the firm,” said Brenda Moore, TSP’s controller.
THE BIG PICTURE There are approximately 6,460 companies with ESOPs in the United States, according to the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), which is based in Oakland, California. The ESOPs have assets that total nearly $1.4 trillion. The plans cover approximately 10.6 million active workers and 14.2 million participants overall.
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Regional data from the center indicates there are 24 ESOPs in South Dakota that cover about 5,860 active workers and 7,000 overall participants. The center bases its statistics on federal data, which can be up to three years old. The number of ESOPs nationally has been on a slight decline over the past decade, but the number of participants in ESOPs has been increasing. Factors such as business consolidations and growth are reflected in the numbers. “I think employee-owned companies are doing pretty well right now. There seems to be an upward trend,” said Loren Rodgers, executive director of NCEO. ESOPs can vary widely in the percentage of the company owned by employees. The NCEO considers a businesses to be an ESOP if it is established and employees own at least 50 percent, Rodgers said. Tax advantages and business preservation are two of the primary reasons that businesses create ESOPs, he said. Protecting the legacy of business also can be a key factor. “For a lot of people, the business they created is the biggest accomplishment of their lives. A lot of our members didn’t feel comfortable trusting that legacy to anyone except the employees who helped them building the business in the first place,” Rodgers said.
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OTHER COMPANIES’ EXPERIENCES
Jim Jarding, a tax partner with Eide Bailly LLP in Sioux Falls, has three business clients that have ESOPs. It’s not a common business structure, he said, but nor is it rare. Eide Bailly has been having discussions with businesses lately about advantages ESOPs, but that hasn’t led to a rush of conversations, Jarding said.
Bierschbach Equipment & Supply is among the local companies with an ESOP in place.
JIM JARDING
Eide Bailly LLP “Typically where we would see it is in that exit-planning discussion for the current owners,” Jarding said. “Does it make sense for them to exit that way?”
For an ESOP to work, companies have to be big enough and have enough cash flow to handle the purchase as well as the coming and going employee-owners, Jarding said. “An ESOP sounds attractive and there are some really good benefits,” he said. “The biggest hurdle tends to be the cost of setting that up and getting into that structure.” Complying with federal regulations that govern employee ownership can be cumbersome and costly, too. An ESOP company has to be evaluated each year to determine its worth, for example, and shares of ownership have to be reallocated from time to time because of retirements. “The companies we have are big enough for it to make sense. They have the right business model and the right cash-flow structure where they can make their ESOP work,” Jarding said.
Employee-owned companies are doing pretty well right now. There seems to be an upward trend. Loren Rodgers, National Center for Employee Ownership
Chad O’Donnell of Bierschbach recalls in-house discussions 25 years ago about the future of the company. At the time, O’Donnell worked in outside sales. Now he’s the president of the Sioux Falls-based company. Bierschbach Equipment is a regional company that specializes in selling, rentCHAD O’DONNELL ing and servicing construction equipBierschbach Equipment ment. The company was started in 1979 & Supply by Don Bierschbach and three partners. O’Donnell recalls Don Bierschbach and his only remaining partner considering exit options in 1995 as they neared retirement. Some national companies were interested in buying the company, O’Donnell said, but Bierschbach wanted to reward his employees for helping his namesake business succeed. So, Bierschbach and his partner created an ESOP. O’Donnell is glad they did. “It’s been fantastic. It’s been great,” O’Donnell said. “We made the right choice.” Bierschbach now has 75 employees in five locations. When the company converted to an ESOP in 1995, in addition to its headquarters in Sioux Falls, the company had branches in Rapid City and Sioux City. Since the conversion, branches have been added in Fargo and Dickinson, North Dakota.
Regional ESOPs State
Number of ESOPs
Total Participants
Active Participants
Iowa
160
455,337
343,307
Minnesota
270
790,124
617,320
Nebraska
70
24,073
18,838
North Dakota
54
25,855
19,425
South Dakota
24
6,985
5,857
Source: National Center for Employee Ownership chambernews.com | Chamber News 23
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Overall, employee ownership has benefitted Bierschbach Supply in several ways, O’Donnell said. “It really gets employees engaged and thinking like an owner,” he said. The ESOP also has helped the company retain high-quality employees. A third of Bierschbach employees have been with the company for 15 years or more, and many others have 10 years of experience, O’Donnell said. Having an experienced workforce is usually considered a plus for businesses. However, it can be discouraging for new, promotion-minded employees because the pathways to increased responsibility might be blocked by veteran employees. O’Donnell acknowledges that can be an issue. But, overall, the pluses of an ESOP far outweigh the minuses, in his view. “It’s been a great opportunity for our employees to be involved in the business, have a voice, and have some skin in the game,” he said. Hy-Vee is among the other regional companies that are employee-owned. The Iowa-based grocery company promotes being 100% owned by employees. Employee ownership is most commonly achieved through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. But at Hy-Vee, it’s implemented through means such as employee bonuses, contributions to a 401(k) plan and growth in the value of stock, according to the company.
Every one of our employees has a stake in this company and because of it, we are stronger, more innovative and more autonomous than most retailers. Shawn Brown, Hy-Vee The Midwestern grocery chain has been employee-owned since the creation of an employee trust fund in 1960. Dwight Vredenburg, who was the company’s president at the time, believed in rewarding employees and promoting autonomy within stores, said Shawn Brown, vice president for Hy-Vee’s northwest district.
SHAWN BROWN Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee now has 246 stores in eight states, including seven stores in Sioux Falls. Every employee aged 19 and older who contributes to a 401(k) plan stands to benefit from the company’s success, Brown said.
Industries of ESOP Sponsors 22%
Manufacturing Professional/Sci./ Tech. Services Finance/Insurance/ Real Estate
19% 16% 11%
Construction
9%
Wholesale trade
6%
Retail trade Management
3%
Agriculture/Mining/Utilities
3%
Accomodations/Food/ Other Services
2%
Waste Management
2%
Healthcare/Social Assistance
2%
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ESOPs are represented across a wide variety of industries, with a plurality of plans in services or manufacturing companies. Source: National Center for Employee Ownership
5%
Employees really act like they’re owners...You can see that in their work product. Jason Herrboldt, First Bank & Trust
JASON HERRBOLDT First Bank & Trust
As an ESOP company, employee ownership is part of the culture at First Bank & Trust. Photo courtesy First Bank & Trust.
“Being part of an employee-owned company gives our employees a sense of pride and ownership in the company and the work they do every day,” he said. The company’s ownership structure also enables the company to offer more autonomy and decision making to front-line employees. Hy-Vee encourages new employees to “act like you own the place” when they enter a store—because they do. “Every one of our employees has a stake in this company and because of it, we are stronger, more innovative and more autonomous than most retailers,” Brown said. Nationally, ESOPs are most commonly found in companies in manufacturing; professional, scientific and technical services; and in the financial, insurance and real estate field. Brookings-based First Bank & Trust, which has three branches in Sioux Falls, is among the financial institutions with employee ownership. In all, the bank holding company has 23 locations in South Dakota and Minnesota. The Fishback family, whose ancestors founded the bank, retains some ownership, but the bank has been partly owned by an ESOP for about nine years.
The ESOP has helped First Bank & Trust attract and retain good employees, which is significant considering the competition in the region for talented workers, said Jason Herrboldt, market president in Sioux Falls. According to Herrbolt, companies that take on the challenge of creating and managing an ESOP tend to be employee centric. That seems to be the common denominator with ESOP companies, he said. “It’s a very good way to get your employees to share in the fruits of the company,” he said. “Employees really act like they’re owners, and they are. They feel it. You can see that in their work product. You can see that in how they work with customers.” As experts suggest, more companies are likely to at least consider ESOPs and other forms of employee ownership in the future. Employee ownership might not be common yet in Sioux Falls or South Dakota, but it’s a business structure that established itself as a proven, mainstream option.
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY
Legislature concludes 95th session The 95th Legislative Session has come to a close. We have spent the first three months of 2020 in the halls of our state’s capitol advocating on behalf of our members. The Chamber’s advocacy platform is reviewed by the Issues Management Council and adopted by the Board of Directors. We understand the privilege and the responsibility of business advocacy.
DEBRA OWEN
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
We understand the privilege and the responsibility of business advocacy.
The $4.9 billion dollar FY 2021 budget was a compromise of nine weeks of discussions between the legislature, advocates and the Governor’s office. The budget included a 2% inflationary funding increase for education, state employees and community support providers. Given the conversations last December for a zero increase, the 2% inflationary adjustment was a positive outcome. The budget also included key Chamber interests, such as fully funding statewide support for a centralized 211 information system, funding for University of South Dakota’s Allied Health Facility, $1 million in funding to begin the research and development for a new bioprocessing facility and the legalization of industrial hemp. The big news of this session was the passage of SB 70, the Spanish driver’s license exam bill. The Senate passed the bill with a 24/11 vote and the House of Representatives passed the bill with a vote of 42/24. This is a workforce bill and an ongoing effort of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. As of this writing, the bill is on Governor Kristi Noem’s desk for her consideration. Reminder, here is what the bill does: The driver’s license application, the study manual and the written test will all be printed in Spanish. However, the skills portion of the test, the actual driving component, will be in English. In other words, the test taker must demonstrate they can converse in English well enough to understand what the driving instructor is asking him/ her to do. South Dakota is the 48th state to offer driver’s license exams in Spanish. Speaking of the 48th state, the two branches of government worked out a deal on the legalization of industrial hemp (HB 1008). This bill passed both Houses with the support of Governor Noem. Our state will be the 48th state to legalize industrial hemp. There was much work on this topic over the summer by our legislature through an interim committee. We thank all our elected officials who helped to find a way to a positive outcome for South Dakota. However, when it comes to education our legislature has work to do. The House Appropriations committee killed SB 72, the Dakota Promise scholarship program. This bill sought to help university students from lower-income households to be eligible for federal Pell grants. South Dakota doesn’t have a general scholarship program specifically for Pell-eligible students. In addition, there were several bills aimed at reducing funding and access for the dual credit program. Dual credit is an opportunity for all South Dakota high school students who meet admissions standards to enroll in postsecondary institutions and simultaneously earn credits for both their high school diploma and postsecondary degree or certificate. Dual credit courses can be taken through the Board of Regents or through our technical colleges. Dual credit provides a pathway to work for our high school kids. Ask a student, parent of a student or an employer who hires them – the program works. It provides an effective impetus to keep our kids in South Dakota. You can learn more about the Chamber’s advocacy efforts in our 2020 Legislative Annual Report. This comprehensive report contains more detail on all of our advocacy efforts and includes the legislative scorecard. In conclusion, our advocacy efforts are guided by our members. We thank them for their valued involvement!
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Voters to select new leaders for city, school board Residents of Sioux Falls will go to the polls on April 14 to elect new leadership for the city and school district. There are four city council seats, two of which are unopposed, and one school board seat up for election this year. The profiles on these pages are intended to provide a snapshot of the candidates seeking elected office. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates but does encourage members to learn about the candidates seeking office and to exercise their right to vote on April 10.
There will be an opportunity to learn more about the candidates in two public forums organized by the Chamber. A School Board Candidate Forum will take place on Monday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the Instructional Planning Center (201 E. 38th St.). A City Council Candidate Forum will be held Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Carnegie Town Hall (235 W. 10th St.). Both forums will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing online.
CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE
NORTHWEST DISTRICT
Alex Jensen
Julian C. Beaudion
Website: jensenforsiouxfalls.com
Website: julianforsiouxfalls.com
Occupation: Banker
Social media: Instagram, @julianforsiouxfalls facebook.com/julianforsiouxfalls
516 E. Plum Creek Road, 57105
Education: Business Management degree from the University of South Dakota Family: Wife, Nikki, and son, Jack Years residing in Sioux Falls: 33 years What issues do you want to focus on if elected? As a new father, there’s nothing more important to me than making our city strong and safe for the families who live here.
Theresa Stehly
1621 S. Van Eps Ave., 57105 Website: theresastehly.com Occupation: USF voice Instructor, Private Piano Instructor, St. Therese Choir Director, Piano Adjudicator Education: B.S. from Northern State University Family: Single Years residing in Sioux Falls: 36 years What issues do you want to focus on if elected? I will continue to stand firm on these issues: more funding for roads, including pothole relief; transparency in government; accountability in spending; reinforcement of public safety including police; lower property taxes; adequate funding for snow gates and snow removal; expand environmental sustainability; and advocating for citizen’s rights and needs.
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2604 S. Kierra Court, 57106
Occupation: State law enforcement officer and small business owner Education: Studied biology at Louisiana Tech University Family: Married with two daughters Years residing in Sioux Falls: 11 years What issues do you want to focus on if elected? Public safety, small business and representation - I have served in law enforcement for 10 years and understand what it takes to keep the public safe. While serving and owning a small business, I also understand the importance of representation, so our community remains safe and inclusive!
Greg Neitzert
2024 S. Shaw Ave., 57106 Website: gregforcouncil.com Social media: Twitter, @GNeitzert facebook.com/gregneitzert.council Occupation: Software Engineer Education: B.S. Computer Science, Southwest Minnesota State University Family: Wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Olivia (11) Years residing in Sioux Falls: 26 years What issues do you want to focus on if elected? My main priorities if reelected would be to repair and rebuild our roads, preserve our strong financial position, ensure public safety by supporting our police and addressing the drug epidemic, while also investing in quality of life projects that make this such a great city to live in.
GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION City of Sioux Falls and the Sioux Falls School District Tuesday, April 14, 2020 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Municipal Runoff Election Tuesday, May 1, 2018 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT Marshall Selberg
7512 S. Denton Ave., 57108 Occupation: Real Estate Broker Associate Family: Wife, Jolene, and daughters Rylee and Rachael Years residing in Sioux Falls: 19 What issues do you want to focus on if elected? The Triage Center will be of particular interest for me in a second term. Not just the center itself but the next steps that follow. I believe mental health, addiction and recovery needs a greater focus, not only to enhance the services available but to educate citizens on the options available. I have the ability, the experience and the temperament to immediately improve our City Council and help get things done for the people of Sioux Falls.
NORTHEAST DISTRICT Pat Starr
5305 E. Lake Placid Cir., 57110 Social media: Twitter, @printingpat Occupation: Independent Contractor for Printing Sales Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Mount Marty
CANDIDATES FOR SCHOOL BOARD Cynthia Mickelson
2901 S. 5th Ave., 57105 Social media: facebook.com/ cynthiamickelsonforsfschoolboard Occupation: Business owner and lawyer Family: Husband, Mark, and sons George (20), David (19) and Charlie (16) Education: University of South Dakota: B.A. with Honors History/Political Science; J.D. Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 24 What issues do you want to focus on if elected? Providing hope for all children so they may reach their full potential. Our greatest resource is our children. A community is as strong as their public-school system and I want to ensure a prosperous future by harnessing my knowledge gained through my involvement in schools, community service and business/ legal training.
Sarah Stokke
5100 S. Sarmar Ave., 57106 Occupation: USD Nursing Professor Education: BS-Psychology from USD, AD-Nursing from USD, MS-Nursing from University of Phoenix Family: Husband, Matthew and children Jadelyn (14), Derek (12), Zachary (3), and Wyatt (1) Years residing in Sioux Falls: 15 years What issues do you want to focus on if elected? Inspiring educators/leaders to utilize evidence-based teaching methods; Creating a team-based approach to student success; Incorporating health/physical education throughout every year of school; Incorporating the arts through every year of school; Emphasizing the importance of career and technical education for every student (helping students find their pathway); Improving responses to bullying.
Family: Wife, Emily, and two children Candidate did not respond to request for information.
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Spur Success
McCrossan launches Community Appeals Campaign BY MIKE LYNCH
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
For nearly 65 years, McCrossan Boys Ranch has made a profound impact on the lives of thousands of young boys throughout the country. Reaching out to those age 9 to 20 who have experienced conflict in their lives, this private—and only non-profit group care home for boys in Sioux Falls—instills a value system that encourages goal setting and education to prepare them for a balanced life after they leave. Over the decades, McCrossan has progressively added services and amenities for its residents. Among the most vital of these in recent years has been the addition of a school onsite at their location on the north side of Sioux Falls. Its staff and board of directors are planning to enhance the academic and athletic experience and advance their campus mission to provide a “New Hope for a Better Life” for all boys who come to McCrossan Boys Ranch by constructing an 8,000 square foot school addition/renovation and outdoor athletic complex. Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to help bring this endeavor closer to reality by contributing to McCrossan’s upcoming Community Appeals campaign. The campaign is approved to run April 1-July 31, 2020. McCrossan leadership plans to begin active campaigning in May.
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McCrossan is accredited through the South Dakota Department of Education, coordinated by Teachwell Solutions and is capable of issuing high school diplomas; approximately 15-18 students graduate from the on-campus school each year. Sixty school districts in South Dakota graduated fewer seniors than McCrossan in 2018. Current enrollment exceeds capacity and classrooms have become cramped, said Christy Menning, McCrossan Director of Development. “Helping these kids that can’t be helped anywhere else is a big job and having the space to do it properly is huge. Our kids learn in different environments and can be more over stimulated than other kids.” Students who attend McCrossan include those with ADHD and behavioral issues, those who have an autism spectrum disorder, youth that have been suspended, expelled or dropped out and those who have simply lost interest. Some boys have come from abusive homes filled with drugs and alcohol and some have experimented with drugs and alcohol themselves. “Many of us take graduating from high school for granted, but this is not the case for the boys who live at McCrossan. These boys are forever changed by their academic achievements at the Ranch. And when they succeed, we all benefit,” said Paul Sova, Campaign Chair and Showplace Cabinetry President/CEO.
In addition to Sova, others on the campaign leadership team include Co-Chair Jim Wiederrich, Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.; Co-Chair Pam Hanneman, First PREMIER Bank; and Honorary Chair Dick Corcoran. The new Outdoor Athletic Complex will include an outdoor track with a soccer/recreational field and allow boys to participate in structured, athletic activities that have positive effects on their overall physical, social and mental health. The track will allow the team to practice and host meets instead of needing to travel to an offsite location. Having an athletic complex will also help McCrossan feel more like a comprehensive high school for its boys and positively impact troubled youths’ mental, physical and emotional well-being. They believe in teaching troubled youth that they have options when it comes to picking extra-curricular and recreational activities. These options help fill time, provide healthy alternatives to video games and TV and much more. Those who drive by McCrossan Boys Ranch on Interstate 90 may not know about the behind the scenes daily operations that have a significant impact upon its residents. “Many people see the beautiful horses and realize it is some kind of home for boys, but they don’t know much else,” Menning said. “Some people label it a home for “naughty boys” when in fact, over 50% of those placed at the Ranch are here because they have been abused, neglected or abandoned by no fault of their own. When I look at these boys, I see kids who just need
a second chance. They are just like any other kid out there who desires to be loved and to belong somewhere. At McCrossan, they belong.” As many employers are seeking workers, it’s also important to realize that approximately 50% of McCrossan’s residents have jobs working in Sioux Falls. They are supporting the retail, food service, manufacturing and construction sectors, among others. “We have had youth earn as much as $25,000 while living at McCrossan and we get calls all the time from local businesses looking for boys to come work for them,” Menning said. Some local businesses provide apprenticeship style programs for residents, as well as shadowing opportunities. McCrossan recently partnered with Southeast Technical Institute to provide building trades classes where students can earn dual high school and college credits right on the McCrossan campus. “After what the young men that come to McCrossan Boys Ranch have been through prior to admission, there is little that is more important than learning to adapt, grow and thrive in their new environment,” said Executive Director Brian Roegiers. “It is equally as important to receive a good education and to attain building blocks for long-term physical fitness. The school addition and running track at the Ranch will help build strong minds and bodies that will be equipped to face the challenges of the future.”
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HEADLINES
The census matters for Sioux Falls Every 10 years, the residents of Sioux Falls play an important role in shaping the future of the city by participating in the census. Beginning in April, area residents are asked to join millions of others in completing the census online with the Census ID mailed to their homes in mid-March. An early and accurate count of the Sioux Falls area helps secure federal funding for several critical programs and provides data for key economic indicators. For a 10-year period, the city’s census count determines the amount of federal assistance our area receives for several social safety net programs. Specific programs include: • • • • • • •
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Free and reduced breakfast and lunch for school children Temporary assistance for needy families Children’s Health Insurance Program Medicaid Housing assistance Block grants for mental health services
An accurate census count also helps ensure the area receives its appropriate share of federal dollars for highway construction, public transportation, paratransit, Head Start, Pell Grants for college students, and many other local needs. In total, 132 different federal programs rely on each of us participating in the census and encouraging others to participate as well. The demographic information gathered during the 2020 Census also provides businesses a better perspective about the makeup of
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the local economy, especially that of its workforce and consumers. Outside of the government, trade groups and business associations such as Chambers of Commerce rely on census data to help identify product trends and organizational structure. Business and nonprofit leaders in the Sioux Falls community play an important role in securing a complete and accurate count of our population. So, how can you help as an employer? First, be a cheerleader of the 2020 Census! You can encourage the members of your organization to complete the census and remind them of its importance to the community. This could take the form of community board flyers, all employee email or as a topic during an all employee or departmental meeting. Second, encourage your customers and/or tenants to complete the census as well. You can also help reassure people that their information is confidential and they are able to respond anonymously. Federal law protects the information of each respondent regardless of citizenship status. Lastly, remember to take the census for your household as well! Every person counted matters, including you. To learn more about the 2020 Census, visit 2020census.gov. There are toolkits, posters, talking points and translated materials for a multilingual workforce. The City of Sioux Falls has organized a Complete Count Committee for the local efforts. If your organization is interested in becoming a Census Partner, visit siouxfalls.org/census for more information.
BUSINESS SENSE
Practice makes perfect: three essential cybersecurity preparedness activities At the time that Wilber and Orville Wright made their now infamous first flight, there were others across the world who were spending considerably more time and money trying to solve the challenge of human flight. What enabled the Wright brothers to succeed where so many others with greater resources had failed? The answer to this question lies in the time ANDERS ERICKSON they spent each summer on the sand dunes Eide Bailly LLP of the North Carolina beaches. They were there not only to perfect their airplane design but also to use their large gliders to learn how to fly. By the time the Wright brothers attached a motor and propeller to their aircraft, they already knew how to respond to what the wind and elements would do to their airplane. Each of our organizations faces a turbulent environment when it comes to data and system security. We need to be prepared for whatever the cyber world throws at us. Like the Wright brothers, we need meaningful, real-world practice if our reactions or responses to threats are to be successful. Here are three essential activities every organization should be practicing in preparation for the inevitable cyber-attack.
1. TABLE TOP EXERCISES
If your organization fell victim to a cyberattack, would your employees know what to do? The worst time to think about how to handle a cyberattack is when it is currently happening. To help in the event of an attack, an organization should have an incident response plan. However, just having a plan isn’t enough. To help prepare for a cyberattack, organizations should conduct tabletop exercises that outline the steps they might take during a cyberattack. By discussing scenarios in advance, an organization can identify gaps in their response plan and make adjustments. In a recent survey, 59% of organizations surveyed stated they have never proactively tested their incident response plan. Conducting regular tabletop exercises can help uncover issues before they happen for real, validate the effectiveness of incident response plans, evaluate the need for external support resources and enhance awareness and readiness.
within your organization needs to recognize that they play a critical role in protecting your data and systems. They need to realize that they are being targeted by hackers through phishing emails – messages that look legitimate but are malicious in nature. One of the easiest ways to get users some hands-on experience is to run regular simulated phishing on all users. A recent study showed that regular testing of users is crucial to reducing the number of phishing emails users fail to identify and click on to open links or attachments. The study showed that organizations reduced their average click rate on phishing emails from 27% to just over 2% within a year of conducting regular simulated phishing tests on all users. Just imagine how this could benefit your organization!
3. VULNERABILITY SCANS
Whether a hacker is outside of your network trying to find a way in or is already inside your network and is trying to find data to steal, they are looking for vulnerabilities. Some examples? An application that hasn’t had the latest security updates from the vendor installed, a misconfigured server that leaves that system open to an attack, a website that wasn’t designed or coded correctly. Any of these vulnerabilities could be exploited by a hacker to compromise your systems and data. You have great IT staff, and you trust their abilities to keep your systems and network running optimally and securely. However, every great leader knows there must be checks and balances in all areas. Cybersecurity is no different. Run vulnerability scans. These scans will identify vulnerabilities in your systems and network that a hacker could exploit. They will enable you to find and fix these vulnerabilities before a hacker finds them. By regularly conducting these three activities, your organization will be better prepared to face the challenges from cyber threats. They will give you confidence that your organization is ready to not only prevent attacks, but also effectively respond when an attack does break through your defenses. Anders Erickson, CISA, CISSP, CRISC is Principal-in-Charge of Cybersecurity for Eide Bailly LLP. He assists clients in establishing a culture of security within their organization. Erickson leads organizations through the process of identifying their cybersecurity risks and brings practical solutions to help manage and mitigate those risks.
2. EMAIL PHISHING CAMPAIGNS
The greatest threat to the security of your data is the people who are given access to your systems. All a hacker needs is for one user to open an email and click on a link or open an attachment. Everyone
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SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 67TH ANNUAL SIOUX EMPIRE LIVESTOCK SHOW JAN. 21-25, 2020
More than $80,000 in premiums was paid out to exhibitors at the Mayor’s Round-up & Sale of Champions auction held Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Thank you to the following area businesses for their support:
$12,000 SUPREME ROW SPONSORED BY GOLD SPONSOR
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER
Exhibitor: Martina Albrecht, Howard, SD Buyers: First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG
Exhibitor: Maverick Rule, Hawarden, IA Buyers: Avera Health/Avera McKennan, U.S. Bank and Lamfers & Maas, LLP
RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET STEER
Exhibitor: Matilyn Lautner, Adel, IA Buyers: Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, South Dakota Corn and Dacotah Bank
RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET HOG
SUPREME CHAMPION BULL (Simmental)
SILVER SPONSOR
Producer: Chestnut Angus, Pipestone, MN Buyer: Joe Bosworth, White Lake, SD
BRONZE SPONSOR
SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE (Simmental)
Exhibitor: Cash Voegele, Lennox, SD Buyers: Denny Sanford PREMIER Center and Midwest Shows, Inc./Farm Shows USA
Producer: Teresa Claeys, Winnebago, MN Buyer: Jeffrey Schmiesing, Parker, SD
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES WHO ALSO PAID PREMIUMS AT THE MAYOR’S ROUND-UP & SALE OF CHAMPIONS:
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB
RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB
Exhibitor: Madison Rule, Hawarden, IA Buyers: Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort and South Dakota Corn
Exhibitor: Madison Rule, Hawarden, IA Buyers: Campbell’s/Runnings
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT
RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET GOAT
Exhibitor: Kendra Myers, Kathryn, ND Buyers: Great Western Bank, Westra Atkins Land & Auction, LLC, Sweetman Construction Co./Concrete Materials, Marsh & McLennan Agency, Wilson Trailers
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Exhibitor: Sarah Young, Leesburg, OH Buyers: Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C., Xcel Enegy and Results Radio - Townsquare Media
Mayor Paul TenHaken, Honorary Chair of the Sale of Champions; 2020 Sioux Empire Livestock Show Chair Derek Little, First Dakota National Bank; Sioux Empire Livestock Show Vice Chair Eric Hanson, Dacotah Bank; Sioux Empire Livestock Show Vice Chair Emily Henes, The Event Company; Immediate Past Chair Tyler Urban, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls; Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Bobbi Thury, Legacy Law Firm, P.C.; Emcee Jim Schmidt, Sioux Empire Housing Partnership/Lincoln County Commission; Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Division Chair Phil Eggers, Westra Land & Auction; Auctioneers Pete Atkins and Joel Westra and Sale Emcee Jim Woster; Absolute Productions; Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center; Tri-State Neighbor, Wells Fargo Bank and Campbell’s; Cargill, New Horizon Lamb Corporation and South Dakota State University; The First National Bank in Sioux Falls for sponsoring in part the live online auctions and show broadcasts with DVAuction; the ringmen and the hundreds of volunteers who devoted their time and effort to make the 2020 Sioux Empire Livestock Show a success!
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7X Hauling LLC ADM Animal Nutrition - MoorMan’s ShowTec Algona Feed Store Amthauer Club Lambs Baete-Forseth HVAC Beal Distributing, Inc. Ben Schmaling Cattle Business Weekly CFE Chuck Sutton Auctioneer and Land Broker, LLC Cindy Christensen CorTrust Bank Dakota Beverage Dan Gerber Daren Cocoran Dean Wiles Agency, Inc. East Fork Vet Services Erpelding Voigt & Co LLP Farm Credit Services of America First Bank & Trust First Crop Solutions First Dakota National Bank First Dakota Title Fresh Horses Saloon Frontier Bank (George, IA) Garry Private Wealth Resources, LLC Getty Abstract & Title Company Heim Feeds Hoffman Feedyard Homestead Escrow and Exchange Co. Iowa State Bank Jacobson Show Goats Jo Beal & Scott Wick Kibble Equipment Leaf River Ag
Matt Lautner Cattle McGriffs of New Sharon NLC Simmentals Nordstrom’s Automotive Inc. dba Nordstrom’s Install. & Diagnostic Ctr. Northwest Savings Bank Peterson Livestock Plains Commerce Bank Ploeger Show Pigs Premier Bank (Rock Valley, IA) Raven Industries, Inc. Reaves Buildings Risty Benefits Rock Solid Show Pigs Rodney Yost Horsemanship Salem Vet Clinic Sanford Health Scott’s Automotive Shaykett Appraisal Co., Inc. Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Diplomats & Ambassadors Sioux Falls Regional Livestock South Dakota Pork Producers Council Spencer Ag Center Steckelberg Vet Clinic Steier Ag Steve Lempges Sturdevant’s Auto Parts Superior Farms Temple Insurance The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Tony’s Catering/Sunshine Foods Umbarger Show Feeds Western Ag Credit Wieman Land & Auction Co.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Ribbon Cuttings
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting ceremonies for members to celebrate joining the Chamber, milestone anniversaries, expansions or remodelings. Ribbon cutting ceremonies are organized free of charge for members and are held Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The public and all Chamber members are invited to share in the celebration. Call (605) 336-1620 for more information or to schedule your event. Groundbreaking ceremonies are coordinated by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. Call (605) 339-0103 for more information or to schedule your event.
Alpine Real Estate Companies
826 W. 11TH ST. alpinepmsd.com Alpine is excited to show the community its building remodel and the expansion of real estate service. L to R: Mike Hauck, P.J. Dowd, Lydia Freedon, Dr. Dave Kapaska, Jackson Dorhout (president), April Meyerink, Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger and Cindi Johnson. NEW MEMBER
ARTvision/ARTisan Skin & Laser Center
2101 W. 69TH ST., SUITE 204 artvisionsf.com ART Vision and ARTisan Skin and Laser center is passionate about helping people see the world better and see themselves better. L to R: Anna Heeney, Scott Lawrence, Kelsey Soukup, Dr. Alison Tendler (owner), Dr. Paul Amundson, Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger and Jay Soukup. NEW MEMBER
Betfred USA Sports and Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
EXPANSION
1415 GRAND FALLS BLVD., LARCHWOOD, IA betfredcorporate.com grandfallscasinoresort.com The Betfred Sports sportsbook at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort is the first launch for Betfred USA Sports. L to R: Basil Hofer, Jay Soukup, Sharon Haselhoff (general manager, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort), Bryan Bennett (COO, Betfred USA Sports), Jeff Gallagher, Alex Ramirez, Jerry Kiezer and Damon John.
Center of Hope
1905 E. 8TH ST. centerofhopesf.org The Center of Hope takes a holistic approach to serving its guests and offers several services to Sioux Falls residents in need. L to R: Mike Hauck, Debra Peterson, Cal Ver Mulm, Nichelle Lund, Brett Rockvam (executive director), Jay Soukup, Amy O’Connor Hoback and Maddie Borah. NEW LOCATION chambernews.com | Chamber News 35
RIBBON CUTTINGS Falls Fintech
101 S. PHILLIPS AVE., SUITE 104 fallsfintech.com Falls Fintech is a program designed to accelerate market readiness for early-stage financial technology startups. L to R: Brian Sittig, April Meyerink, Jay Soukup, Trent Sorbe (co-founder/ CEO), Nikke Rhody (co-founder/managing director), Karla Santi, Sara Wevik and Heather Berg. NEW MEMBER
Great Shots
2505 W. BENSON ROAD greatshots.golf Great Shots is bringing next level golf entertainment to your next day or night out. Golf. Eat. Enjoy. L to R: Rich Drawdy, James Payer II, Jonathan Buckley (general manager), Joe Millar, Mike Begeman, Eric Anderson, Miles Beacom, April Meyerink and Cory Lehrman. NEW MEMBER
Keiser Family Chiropractic
4009 W. 49TH ST., SUITE 310 keiserfamilychiropractic.com Dr. Kylie Keiser incorporates muscle work into every adjustment. She loves working with moms and kids. L to R: Renee Keiser, Jay Soukup, Dr. Kylie Renee Keiser (owner), Tim Sturdevant, Debra Peterson, Donna Smart, Lynda Billars, Mitzi Keiser, Josh Muckenhirn and Ken Keiser. NEW MEMBER
La Luna Café
701 N. PHILLIPS AVE., #125 La Luna Café is a family friendly place that specializes in coffee and gourmet food. L to R: Matt Epp, Dan Doyle, Salvador Jaimes Jr. (manager), Diego Jaimes, Tatiana Jaimes (manager), Craig Lindes, Edith Jaimes, Jay Soukup, Salvador Jaimes Sr., Nichelle Lund, Jessica Rojas and Lilly Satterlee. NEW MEMBER
Lupulin Brewing Company
NEW MEMBER
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2425 S. SHIRLEY AVE., #112 lupulinbrewing.com Lupulin Brewing is a family-owned brewery dedicated to making unique and compelling beers with attention to quality and flavor. L to R: Jay Soukup, Shelly Zierdt, Tim Sturdevant, Melissa Schiller, Matt Schiller (co-founder), Mandi Hoermann, Jeff Zierdt (co-founder), Justin Zandstra, David Johnson, Steve Payne and Marcus Paulsen.
RIBBON CUTTINGS Martin & Associates
1911 W. 57TH ST., #101 martinassociatesagency.com Martin & Associates, LLC is a multi-line insurance business and a franchise of American Family Insurance. L to R: Paulette Onken, Bernie DeWald, Edie Renner, Milana Arambasic, Matt Martin (owner/agent), Tim Schut, Jay Soukup, Bobbi Thury and Jan Vining. NEW MEMBER
Nestle Toll House Café by Chip
4001 W. 41ST ST. Nestle Toll House Café by Chip is honored to join the Chamber and excited to meet other business owners in Sioux Falls. L to R: Maddie Schliemann, Dakotah Jordan, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Darci Hustrulid, Q Yerga, Lindsey Schliemann (owner), Micah Schliemann, Lynda Billars, Angela Lammers and Kaden Schliemann. NEW MEMBER
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RIBBON CUTTINGS Sanford Children’s CHILD Services
NEW LOCATION
5015 S. WESTERN AVE., SUITE 120 sanfordhealth.org Sanford Children’s CHILD Services brings all children’s community programming into one location, including Children’s Safety Center, childcare provider resources, early childhood enrichment programs and more. L to R: Terra Johnson, Joe Millar, James Payer II, Jay Soukup, Dr. Dave Kapaska, Dr. Joseph Segeleon (chief medical officer, Sanford Children’s Hospital), Sheri Fischer, Dianna Rajske and Amy Johnson.
Schwan’s Home Service
NEW MEMBER
4110 N. HAINJE AVE. schwans.com Schwans Home Service is the largest direct-tohome food delivery provider in the U.S., offering over 400 premium frozen food products. They are now under new management in Sioux Falls. L to R: Lee Holt, Lynda Billars, Andy McColley, Derrick Karsky, Hugo Guerra (Midwest division vice president), James Gaspar, Lucas Bade, Mark Luke, Nathan Hoyt, Amy O’Connor Hoback and Mikey Roy.
Sioux Empire Livestock Show
100 N. LYON BLVD. siouxempirelivestockshow.com The Sioux Empire Livestock Show promotes and celebrates agriculture. L to R: Sydney Becker, Kim Haiar, Jenn Hoesing, Tim Sturdevant, Holly Rader, Derek Little (2020 Sioux Empire Livestock Show Chair), Jay Soukup, Christopher Filsinger and Eric Hanson. ANNUAL CHAMBER EVENT
The Banquet
EXPANSION
710 N. MARION ROAD thebanquetsf.org The Banquet is expanding its ministry to meet the needs of those living in northwest Sioux Falls by opening this new location. L to R: Chuck Haitt, Natalie Eisenberg, Ryan Donavan, Dakotah Jordan, Jay Soukup, Tamera Jerke-Liesinger (executive director), Nathan Stallinga, Judith Thomas, Julie Nelson and Bill Baker.
The Office of Congressman Dusty Johnson
NEW LOCATION
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230 S. PHILLIPS AVE., #307 dustyjohnson.house.gov The Office of Congressman Dusty Johnson is now located in downtown Sioux Falls and ready to help constituents in this new location. L to R: Reid Rasmussen, Darci Hustrulid, Milana Arambasic, Courtney Heitkamp, Congressman Dusty Johnson, Natalie Eisenberg, Jay Soukup, Mark Luke, Mayor Paul Ten Haken and Chelsea Schull.
The Resort by SDK/The Splash Bark 27246 SD HWY 115 resortbysdk.com The Resort by SDK offers boarding, daycare, spa, massage and an indoor dog splash park. L to R: Erin Weber, Joe Millar, April Meyerink, Shane Olean, Teri Jo Olean (owner/president), Angie Wahl, Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger, Lynda Billars and Kurt Winter. NEW MEMBER
Vibrant Health Chiropractic
6116 S. LYNCREST AVE. #105 vibranthealthchiropracticsf.com Vibrant Health Chiropractic provides exceptional chiropractic and acupuncture services to members of the whole family. L to R: Cindi Johnson, April Meyerink, Lynda Billars, Sarah Kenyon (DC/owner), Jay Soukup, Milana Arambasic, Christy Menning and Brian Kelley. NEW MEMBER
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MEMBERSHIP
Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their milestone 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. Find a complete Membership Directory online at siouxfallschamber.com.
FOUNDING MEMBER
20 YEARS
Banks wellsfargo.com Member since 1907
Tire Dealers bargainbarntirecenter.com
Wells Fargo Bank
55 YEARS
Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center Hotels & Motels siouxfalls.ramkota.com
45 YEARS
Ramada Hotel & Suites Hotels & Motels siouxfallsramada.com
35 YEARS
Baete-Forseth HVAC
Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation baeteforseth.com
Boy Scouts of AmericaSioux Council Youth Services, Programs siouxbsa.org
Hauge Associates, Inc. Collection Agencies haugeassociates.com
Nelson & Nelson, CPA’s LLP Accountants-Certified Public nelsoncpas.com
RE/MAX Professionals, Inc. Real Estate remax.com
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Associate Member rmhcsouthdakota.org
Van Buskirk Companies Contractor-Development vbclink.com
25 YEARS
Dacotah Bank Banks dacotahbank.com
The Outdoor Campus-Game, Fish & Parks Department Associate Member outdoorcampus.org
Bargain Barn Tire Center Family Memorials by Gibson Monuments gibsonmonuments.com
Headhunter’s Hairstylists, Inc. Barbers & Beauticians headhuntershairstylistsinc
Jarding Construction, Inc. Associate Member jardingconstruction.com
Minnwest Bank Banks minnwestbank.com
15 YEARS
A+ Rentals and Realty Center Real Estate aplus-rentals.com
AFLAC - Pamela Kreber Affiliate-Insurance aflac.com
Certified Auto Glass
Auto Glass choosecertifiedautoglass.com
Cimarron Label Labels cimarronlabel.com
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tom Loofe Investments edwardjones.com
First Congregational Church Associate Member firstcongucc.com
Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center - Brandon Associate Member brandon-express.com
Safelite Auto Glass
Automobile Glass Repair, Replacement safelite.com
Signature Salon
Beauty Salon-Day Spa mysignaturesalon.com
Staybridge Suites
Hotels & Motels staybridge.com/siouxfallssd
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10 YEARS
Paulson Monuments
Associate Member kahsiouxfalls.org
The SandBar & Grill
Kids Against Hunger Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Business & Professional Women, Inc. Associate Member siouxfallsbpw.com
Washington Crossing Retirement Community washingtoncrossingrc.com
5 YEARS
AeroStay Hotel
Monuments paulsonmonuments.com
Restaurants thesandbarsf.com
Sioux Empire Kennel Club Associate Member siouxempirekennelclub.org
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Associate Member sdprimetimegala.com
Hotels & Motels aerostay.com
FIRST YEAR REINVESTORS
Allstate - Bassey Agency
Property Management
Insurance agents.allstate.com/bassey-agencysioux-falls-sd.html
The Alpine Inn
Restaurants-Bar facebook.com/thealpineinn
A.L.S. Properties Misty Glen Crescent Capital Holdings LLC Business Holding Company crescentcapitalholdings.com
Bernie R. DeWald Associate Member
Bank Midwest
Fleet Farm
Calvary Episcopal Cathedral
Gen Pro Energy Solutions
CRAIG Computer Service
Lake Lorraine
Herman Otten Construction
Orvin E. Olivier
Banks bankmidwest.com
Associate Member calvarycathedral.net
Computer Repair craigcomputerservice.com
Associate Member ottenconstruction.com
Houwman Insurance & Companies/ H4J1 Development Co. LLC Insurance houwmaninsurance.com
Levitt at the Falls Associate Member levittsiouxfalls.org
Midwest Railcar Repair, Inc. Railroad Equipment & Supplies mwrail.com
Orion Rigging Company, LLC Crane Service & Rigging orion-rigging.com
Retail fleetfarm.com
Construction genproenergy.com
Real Estate-Development lakelorrainesiouxfalls.com
Associate Member
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Restaurant-Franchises perkinsrestaurants.com
Pigott
Office Furniture pigottnet.com
Raker Rhodes Engineering Engineers-Structural rakerrhodes.com
Skye Video
Video Productions skyevideo.com
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. An online Membership Directory can be found at siouxfallschamber.com. Want to become a member? Call (605) 336-1620.
Aflac - Jeff Young
Affiliate-Insurance Jeff Young, (310) 938-5380 1919 W. 57th St., Suite 100, 57108 aflac.com
Aflac - Justin Oppold
Affiliate-Insurance Justin Oppold, (605) 214-1684 1919 W. 57th St., Suite 100, 57108 aflac.com
AseraCare Hospice
Fisher Sisters Real Estate - Scott Stearns Affiliate-Real Estate Scott Stearns, (605) 799-3700 6140 S. Lyncrest Ave., 57108
IT Outlet, Inc.
Computer Sales, Service-Hardware/Software Matt Geiver, (800) 754-7411 701 E. 52nd St. N., 57104 itoutlet.com
Jackrabbit Sports Properties
Hospice Sarah Sachen, (605) 361-0700 528 N. Sycamore, 57110 aseracare.com
Associate Member Zach Vos, (605) 696-3570 2301 Research Park Way, Suite 211, Brookings, SD 57006 learfield.com/partner/south-dakota-state-jackrabbits/
Calico Skies Vineyard & Winery
Josiah’s Coffeehouse & Cafe
Associate Member Will Kimberley, (712) 753-2110 2368 Able Blvd., Inwood, IA 51240 calicoskieswine.com
CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING
Food Distributor Shaun Odegaard, (701) 281-5540 912 W. Cherokee St., 57104 cashwa.com/fargo
CNC Food Factory, LLC
Restaurants Stephanie Brown, (605) 322-5325 3400 S. Southeastern Ave., 57103
Edward Jones - Jennifer Tolk Investments Jennifer Tolk, (605) 332-2275 1204 E. 57th St., 57108 edwardjones.com/jennifer-tolk
Falls Fintech
Restaurants Kibbi Mccormick, (605) 759-8255 104 W. 12th St., 57104
Keiser Family Chiropractic
Chiropractors, DC Dr. Kylie Keiser, (605) 271-0119 4009 W. 49th St., Suite 310, 57106 keiserfamilychiropractic.com
Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls Carrie Bauer Real Estate Carrie Bauer, (605) 777-3484 6300 S. Connie Ave., 57108 carriebauer.kwrealty.com
Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls Darla Ling Real Estate Darla Ling, (605) 521-6174 6300 S. Connie Ave., 57108
Financial Services Heather Berg, (425) 205-3414 101 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 104, 57104 fallsfintech.com
Max Muscle Nutritrion
Fisher Sisters Real Estate
Origin Health - Chiropractic & Wellness
Real Estate Dana Fisher and Danielle Fisher, (605) 799-3700 6140 S. Lyncrest Ave., 57108 fishersisters.com
Fisher Sisters Real Estate - Brit Whalen Affiliate-Real Estate Brit Whalen, (605) 799-3700 6140 S. Lyncrest Ave., 57108 fishersisters.com
Nutritional Products Missy Arhart, (605) 496-8464 2320 W. 54th St. N., #100, 57107
Chiropractors, DC Dr. Joe Moen, (605) 799-2440 5800 E. 18th St., Suite 102, 57110 originhealthsf.com
Sioux Falls Storm (Storm Nation LLC) Sports-Professional Molly Ades, (605) 838-9009 2210 W. Pentagon Place, 57107 siouxfallsstorm.com
Sioux Valley Grille
Associate Member Peter Cobb, (605) 368-1945 117 E. 5th St., Canton, SD 57013
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Inc.
Associate Member Brian Phelps, (605) 271-1981 1600 W. Russell St., 57104 southdakotaalliance.org
South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Association
Associate Member Brian Wheeler P.O. Box 2794, 57101 southdakotarockandrollmusicassociation.com
Supplement Warehouse
Health & Wellness Programs Jeremy Hamblen, (605) 274-7348 5019 S. Western Ave., #195, 57108 supplementwarehouse.com
Swenson Wealth Management
Insurance Travis Krueger, (605) 274-8707 5002 S. Broadband Lane, Suite 110, 57108 swensonwealth.com
Top Fitness
Fitness Centers Jesse Frost, (605) 271-1919 2020 W. Trevi Place, 57108 topfitness.com
Women Lead Change
Associate Member Tiffany O’Donnell, (319) 423-7175 501 1st St. SE, Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 wlcglobal.org
Schoenhard’s Custom Cabinetry Inc. Cabinet Manufacturing, Sales Rob Kolbeck, (605) 498-2094 401 E. 1st St., Tea, SD 57064 schoenhards.com
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FIVE QUESTIONS
Five questions is a monthly feature on a Chamber volunteer, Chamber member or staff member. Want to be featured here? Call (605) 336-1620.
Five questions with Vicki Kerkvliet Vicki Kerkvliet is the Executive Director of Business Resource Network, a nonprofit organization that provides businesses with education and resources to promote the successful employment of persons with disabilities. Vicki is active in the Chamber and Development Foundation, Downtown Rotary, USD Health Advisory Board, South Dakota RehabACTion, Sioux Empire Society for Human Resource Management and more. She was Ms. Wheelchair South Dakota in 1998 and named the Governor’s Outstanding Employee with a Disability, 2000. Vicki is engaged to be married on August 1, 2020.
Why does your business choose to be a Chamber member? Business Resource Network is a Chamber member because they offer great networking opportunities to build relationships and share our mission with a broader audience.
What do you think is one of the biggest challenges facing our community today and how should we tackle it? VICKI KERKVLIET
Business Resource Network
Visit chambernews.com to see five more questions with Vicki Kerkvliet
Providing a more accessible, efficient public transportation system is a challenge in our community. I think certain routes need to be expanded and there needs to be more effective use of the existing routes so we are making the most of the money being spent. Effective public transportation leads to more people in the workforce. I know there have been committees to address this in the past, but I have not seen significant changes as a result.
What might someone be surprised to learn about you? I really enjoy traveling and have been to every state in the U.S., Jamaica, Mexico, Canada, Israel and Ireland.
Describe your typical workday. I don’t have a typical workday. That is what I love about my job! I might visit a business to give them a Disability Friendly Recognition Program award for employing people with disabilities, provide staff training to a business about communicating with people with various disabilities, and share resources about reasonable accommodations.
What is the best piece of advice you have received? Practice being grateful. At the end of each day, think of three things you are thankful for that occurred that day. It helps foster a positive attitude.
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