February/March 2018 Chamber News by Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News February/March 2018

Vol. 53, No. 5

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A CONSTANT

THREAT:

Cybersecurity is a concern for all businesses

THINK HEART. THINK US.

Genetic testing confirmed Jessica’s inherited high cholesterol. She then partnered with the experts at Sanford Heart to take the right steps to keep her heart healthy and strong. Call Sanford Heart at (605) 312-2278 to schedule your free consultation with our certified genetic counselor.

I’m being proactive to protect my heart and my family. – Jessica Pickett

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FEATURES

Mayoral and City Council candidate profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-32 St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held March 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Noteworthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-20 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-33 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Business News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-40 Business Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-47

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JENNIE DOYEN For editorial information, call: (605) 336-1620 Chamber News is published by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 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 Phone: (605) 336-1620 • Email: sfacc@siouxfalls.com

CHAMBER MISSION 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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ON THE COVER

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will co-host the Sioux Falls Cybersecurity Conference on March 27 at the Holiday Inn City Centre.

@SFAreaChamber @SFAreaAdvocate Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Read online or find archived issues: issuu.com/siouxfallschamber

Thank you to the following members for supporting the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce by being premium sponsors of the Chamber News magazine.

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GET IN THE GAME.

BRING YOUR MESSAGE TO PASSIONATE SPORTS FANS. Sports fans are dedicated and loyal – and they make time for what they like. In fact, 93% of fans watch their favorite teams live.1 These are the customers you want to reach. With regional and national basketball tournaments right around the corner, now is the time to get into the action and grow your business’s fanbase.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Message from the Chair As I write this, South Dakota is in the midst of the 2018 Legislative session. Your Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce engages in a number of important activities related to the session, both leading up to the start of session and throughout its duration. We began the year by hosting Good Morning Sioux Falls. This event allowed us to thank our legislators for their dedicated public service, present our legislative platform, listen to the legislators’ answers to specific questions and welcome the new executives and managers to Sioux Falls. The official opening of session on Jan. 9 signaled the start of weekly legislative meetings at the Chamber office as we monitor and respond to activity taking place in Pierre. STEVE VAN BUSKIRK 2017-18 Chair of the Board

Encouraging dialogue on issues that impact our community is an important role.

In February, we host Legislative Coffees for the public, bringing local legislators to answer questions from citizens in a moderated forum. These coffees are one example of how the chamber collaborates to serve the community. At the more local level, the chamber will host several public forums with candidates for the office of mayor or city councilor this year. The first of these is the YPN’s Topics on Tap: The 2018 Mayoral Race on Feb. 8. Additional forums scheduled over the next few months provide a chance for members to ask questions of those seeking to lead our city. The common thread of these activities is facilitating conversations with our current and potential community leaders. Encouraging dialogue on issues that impact our community is an important role of the chamber. We fulfill that role in a number of other ways outside of the political sphere as well. For example, through our joint venture management agreement with the Sioux Falls Development Foundation on Forward Sioux Falls, we drive conversation on initiatives like workforce development strategies that are important to the business community. The Chamber has worked steadfastly to bring divergent viewpoints together to build consensus on important community issues. We seek to provide new direction and gather the right people at the right moment to propel growth. When we engage in conversation, we can find common ground, common goals and build consensus. And that allows us to continue working to make the Sioux Falls area the best place in the country to do business and raise a family.

2017-18 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR STEVE VAN BUSKIRK Van Buskirk Companies CHAIR-ELECT TIM STURDEVANT Sturdevant’s Auto Parts VICE CHAIR BOBBI THURY Legacy Law Firm, P.C. TREASURER DAN DOYLE Cutler Law Firm IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. PRESIDENT/CEO JASON BALL Chamber of Commerce

EX-OFFICIO CINDY HEIBERGER Minnehaha County Commission KYLE GROOS Sioux Falls Catholic Schools MAYOR MIKE HUETHER City of Sioux Falls DR. BRIAN MAHER Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System KATE PARKER Sioux Falls School Board JIM SCHMIDT Lincoln County Commission

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WENDY BERGAN JDS Industries TOM BIEGLER Regency Hotel Management PAUL HANSON Sanford Health SHARON HASELHOFF Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort MIKE HAUCK Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC RANDY KNECHT Journey Group LAURIE KNUTSON EmBe MARK MICKELSON Mickelson & Co. CHRISTY NICOLAISAN Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls ALEX RAMIREZ USA Media TV KARLA SANTI Blend Interactive CLAIRE SANTOS Zoup! and Wingstop CARL WYNJA U.S. Bank CURT ZASKE Wells Fargo Bank

CHAMBER & CVB STAFF JASON BALL President/CEO THANE BARNIER Web Development & IT Manager MATT BARTHEL CVB Communications Manager JOAN BARTLING Finance & Accounting Director JUSTIN BENTAAS Public Affairs & Research Manager HOLLY BEHRENS Agri-Business Division Manager JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Manager SHIRLEY BUSEMAN Receptionist RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager ERIN DEWITT CVB Sales Manager JENNIE DOYEN Marketing & Communications Director ANNA ELIASON CVB Sales Manager AMY M. FARR Membership Sales & Retention Manager

JEFF FEJFAR Web Designer MARY HUBLOU CVB First Impressions Manager/Project Assistant KAYLA HUIZING Young Professionals Network Manager JAY KALTENBACH CVB Services/Resale Manager PAT LUND Member Services Manager MIKE LYNCH Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations DEBORAH McISAAC Membership Director JILL NIEDRINGHAUS CVB Sales Manager WENDY NEUHARTH Membership Services Administrative Assistant KRISTA ORSACK CVB Director of Marketing DEBRA OWEN Public Policy Director KATHIE PUTHOFF CVB Administrative Assistant TAYLOR ROLLO CVB Sales Assistant EMILY SCHAFFER CVB Creative Development Manager TERI SCHMIDT CVB Executive Director TERESA SCHREIER Public Affairs & Communications Assistant SUSAN SEACHRIS Administrative/Accounting Assistant TATE STENSGAARD CVB Sales Manager JACKIE WENTWORTH CVB Sales Manager VALERIE WILLSON Membership Events Manager

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CALENDARS

CHAMBER

Events Calendar

Dates, times and locations are subject to change. For a current listing of all Chamber events, visit siouxfallschamber.com, read the weekly edition of Quickly, or call (605) 336-1620. You can register and pay for events online at siouxfallschamber.com.

FEATURED EVENTS

11:30 a.m. The Barrel House, 4701 E. 54th St. DETAILS: Join us for lunch and catch up on activity taking place in the

southeast part of the city. This is a great way to find out what is new in your area and to meet fellow Chamber members who live, work or do business in your neighborhood. COST: $20, includes lunch RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

SIOUX FALLS DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21

FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP

MIXER

CHAMBERHOOD THURSDAY, FEB. 15

Pierre, SD Luncheon: Capitol Rotunda DETAILS: Be a part of the team representing the Sioux Falls business SPONSORED BY:

TUESDAY, FEB. 13

community in Pierre. Observe committee meetings, attend general session and enjoy lunch with your legislators. Sponsorship opportunities are also available; contact the chamber for details.

4:30-6:30 p.m. American Bank & Trust 200 E. 10th St. #100

RSVP: tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050

Parking is available in the city lots west of the River Centre and validations will be given to those parked in the Mall Ave. ramp across the street.

Pierre, SD DETAILS: Sponsored by the South Dakota Chamber of

MARCH MEMBERSHIP

MIXER

Commerce & Industry.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE SATURDAY, MARCH 17 SPONSORED BY:

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

4:30-6:30 p.m. Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, 805 S. Kiwanis Ave.

COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES & CASH BAR $5 ADMISSION OR USE YOUR MIXER PASS

RSVP to vwillson@siouxfalls.com or at siouxfallschamber.com

SIOUX FALLS AREA LEGISLATIVE COFFEES SATURDAY, FEB. 10 - Districts 9, 13, 15 SATURDAY, FEB. 24 - Districts 6, 11, 12

10–11:45 a.m. Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St., Falls Ballroom DETAILS: Legislative Coffees are moderated conversations with area legislators. Event is free and open to the public.

BUSINESS DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE THURSDAY, FEB. 22

11 a.m. Painting of the Shamrock & Proclamations 9th Street & Phillips Avenue 2 p.m. Parade Starts at 13th Street and Phillips Avenue DETAILS: Celebrate the Irish at the 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Sioux Falls. RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

SIOUX FALLS CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE TUESDAY, MARCH 27

7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St., Falls Ballroom DETAILS: Gain valuable insight from industry leaders into advanced

threats facing American business, best practices for mitigating cyber risk and what business and government can do when responding to cyber threats.

RSVP: tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050

MAYORAL FORUM THURSDAY, APRIL 5

7 p.m. Belbas Theatre, Washington Pavilion, 301 S. Main Ave. DETAILS: Ask questions and learn more about the candidates for Mayor

of Sioux Falls in this forum co-hosted by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and AARP. This event is free and open to the public but RSVP is required due to limited seating.

RSVP: aarp.cvent.com/sfmayoralforum18

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UPCOMING EVENTS To RSVP to any of these events, email khuizing@siouxfalls.com or call (605) 373-2002. Visit siouxfallsypn.com for a full list of events.

TOPICS ON TAP: THE 2018 MAYORAL RACE THURSDAY, FEB. 8

4:30–7 p.m. The Museum of Visual Materials, 500 N. Main Ave. DETAILS: Some discussions are just better

with a beer. The YPN and AARP in Sioux Falls are partnering to host Topics on Tap: The 2018 Mayoral Race on Thursday, Feb. 8. Networking will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a panel discussion following at 5:30 p.m. AARP’s Regional Vice President Sarah Jennings will moderate the discussion and all eight mayoral candidates have been invited to attend. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided and the first 100 attendees will receive a drink ticket complimentary of AARP in Sioux Falls. Email your questions for the candidates ahead of time to Kayla at khuizing@siouxfalls.com.

COST: Free, open to the public

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH CHELSEA TRACY WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

Noon–1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: Chelsea Tracy is the co-owner of

Conversation Piece – a unique home decor, accent furniture and gift store, and the owner and operator of Chelsea’s - a women’s clothing and shoe boutique. Tracy is a career-oriented, motivated, hard-working and passionate woman with more experience than most at her age. Tracy may have a passion for fashion, but her true love lies in giving back to her community. She organizes the annual Style and the City charity fashion show, volunteers for Dress for Success Sioux Falls and is a mentor in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization, among other things. A Seat at the Table is reserved for the first 25 YPN Members to RSVP.

COST: $10, includes lunch

Connect WITH THE

YPN

Find us on social media or visit siouxfallsypn.com

FEBRUARY OFF THE CLOCK THURSDAY, FEB. 15

OUR SIOUX FALLS: THE STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE THURSDAY, MARCH 8

4–7 p.m. WoodGrain Brewing Co., 101 S. Phillips Ave. #100

DETAILS: Meet new people and unwind after

work by attending our February Off the Clock at WoodGrain Brewing Company! WoodGrain Brewing Company is offering $1 off taps for all YPN members!

4:30–6 p.m. (5:15 Program) Stockyards Ag Experience Barn 309 E. Falls Park Dr.

DETAILS: Enjoy refreshments and explore the

Noon–1 p.m. Cody’s Smokehouse, 6401 S. Louise Ave.

permanent exhibits about farming and food in the Stockyards Ag Experience Barn. You’ll learn about the history of the Sioux Falls Stockyards and get interactive with the Farm to Table story, which bridges the rich history of agriculture in our region to ag today. Agriculture is still South Dakota’s #1 industry, and its roots in our community have truly impacted the growth of our city. A brief program at 5:15 will detail plans for the Stockyards Ag Experience Plaza, which is the current Chamber-approved Community Appeals campaign.

DETAILS: Join us for lunch! YPN Power

COST: Free to attend

COST: Free to attend, drinks/food on your own

POWER LUNCH: CODY’S SMOKEHOUSE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28

Lunches are a great way to network and expand your professional contacts. There’s no program or agenda, just good conversations among YPN members! Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker.

COST: Free to attend, lunch on your own

MORNING BUZZ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

7:30–9 a.m. Scooter’s Coffee, 6503 W. 41st St. DETAILS: Join us for Morning Buzz at

Scooter’s Coffee! Start your morning off right by gathering with fellow young professionals over a cup of coffee. Bring a co-worker or friend!

COST: Free to attend, drinks/food on your own

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH MARLA MEYER TUESDAY, MARCH 13

Noon–1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: Marla Meyer is the CEO for the

Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons Council. She is passionate about leading an organization that provides experiences for girls that build them into leaders. Meyer has a broad business background, including work for Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Sears Holdings Corporation. She has expertise in developing marketing solutions and selling effectiveness, and a recognized track record of securing business, growing partnerships, driving revenue and building brands. She holds an MBA in Marketing from the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno. Meyer has lived all over the U.S. but now resides in Brandon with her six-year-old twins. A Seat at the Table is reserved for the first 25 YPN Members to RSVP.

COST: $10, includes lunch

YOUN G PR O FE SS I O N A LS N E T WO R K

Birthday Bash

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FEBRUARY 8 5th Annual In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast

This calendar is a sampling of local events, concerts, fundraisers, seminars and more compiled from siouxfallsevents.com and visitsiouxfallsevents.com. Visit these websites for a complete listing of events happening in the Sioux Falls area, or for more details on the events listed here. Siouxfallsevents.com is the community’s free, comprehensive community events calendar. Anyone can post an event happening in the Sioux Falls area. It’s free and it’s a great way to promote your event. The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau developed the visitor-related calendar to provide visitors a list of events they may be interested in attending.

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Dakota State University Gala

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues presents Tinsley Ellis

9-10

Valentine’s Twilight Flights

On Golden Pond at Washington Pavilion

Stained Glass Concert at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

14-17

Summit League Swimming & Diving Championships

Shopkins LIVE! Shop it up! at Washington Pavilion

16-18

2018 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic

16-18

Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale

2018 Relay For Life of Sioux Falls Kickoff

21 -25

Necessary Targets at USF Jeschke Fine Arts Center

22-24

The Sound of Music at the Washington Pavilion

22-28

SECT presents: One Man, Two Guvnors

23-24

State Wrestling Tournaments

23-25

Sioux Empire Home Show

Rock the Shrine-Pop ROCKS

Closet Monster Reunion show at Icon Lounge

24-27

NSIC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament

SME Excellence Awards

MARCH 1

Lee Brice at the Washington Pavilion

1-4

SECT Presents: One Man, Two Guvnors

Roger Wendover at Remedy Brewing Company

3-4 37 Annual Greater Midwest Toy Show th

3-4

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra presents: Bernstein & Beethoven

3-4

GreatLIFE Great Plains Golf Expo

3-6

2018 Summit League Basketball Championships

South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert

4-5

KSFY Sport Expo

6-8

Chicago at the Washington Pavilion

7-13

NAIA DII Men’s Basketball National Championships

8-11 51 Annual 2018 Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show st

Sidewalk Prophets Something Different Tour

SFJB presents: Joanne Shaw Taylor

Live @ First Concert Series: Kickin’ Brass

South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert

15-17

Boys & Girls Basketball Class AA State Tournaments

15-18

Tri-State Horse Expo

Ag Day at the Washington Pavilion

Spring Fever Shopping Market

17 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 18

Sioux Empire Wedding Network Bridal Showcase

Twin Peaks with The Districts and Lot Lizard at Icon Lounge

19-24

NCAA DII Men’s & Women’s Elite 8 Basketball Championship Tournament

The Illusionists

Datsik - Ninja Nation 2018 Tour at The District

Corks & Collars

Guardians of the Symphony

23-24

NCAA DI Men’s Hockey Regional

Sioux Falls Cybersecurity Conference

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SECT Presents: Peter and The Starcatcher

APRIL 5

Mayoral Candidate Forum

Wildest Banquet Auction in the Midwest “A Night Out with the PBR”

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Family Concert

Free Family Fishing at Covell Lake

Party with the Planet at Great Plains Zoo

Siouxland Cybersecurity Forum Learn how real-world cybersecurity threats are being addressed from a range of industry experts. Join Xigent Solutions at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Sioux Falls for a day of educational seminars to learn about practical solutions, best practices, and the latest technology to address security challenges facing businesses today. Date: April 18, 2018 Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Downtown Register: https://www.xigentsolutions.com/event/ siouxland-cybersecurity-forum/

www.xigentsolutions.com

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NOTEWORTHY

Smart devices increase cybersecurity risks

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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

DECEMBER 2017

NOVEMBER 2017

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

12,091 PERMITS

2015

7,389 PERMITS

2016

BISMARCK

2.4%

6,755 PERMITS

2017 0

3000

6000

9000

12000

FARGO

2.0%

15000

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

Source: City of Sioux Falls

2.4%

RAPID CITY

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

3.6%

DECEMBER 2017

SIOUX FALLS

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2.9%

ROCHESTER

2.2%

CEDAR RAPIDS

2.9%

800 OMAHA

2.5%

700

DES MOINES

2.4%

LINCOLN

2.1%

600

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Note: figures represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA), not just city; rates are not seasonally-adjusted

500

Agriculture Trends NOVEMBER 2017

400

10 $701.8 million $303.1 million

300 $676.3 million $250.7 million

$739.2 million $268.9 million

200

$9.07

$9.18

$9.22

$8.85

$8.81

SOYBEANS

(IN MILLIONS)

100

$9.47

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

2015

2016

Source: City of Sioux Falls

Total Construction Value

2017

New Non-Residential Construction Value

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview DECEMBER 2017

CORN

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

4 $3.29

New Listings: 252 Days on the Market Until Sale: 81 Median Sales Price: $190,000 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,110 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

$3.06

November

2016

$3.26

$2.93

$3.15

$2.85

October November

2017

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FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

ERIC ANDERSON Land Home Financial Services

DAREN ANDERSON Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.

ADAM COOPER

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.

JAY RASMUSSEN

Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company

Journey Group Companies

JULIE NELSON

CINDI JOHNSON

American Bank & Trust

Spectrum Marketing Services

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers The Ambassador Team of the Month for December was Team Anderson: Eric Anderson, Land Home Financial Services; Adam Cooper, Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company; and Jay Rasmussen, Journey Group Companies. Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors and the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award for December. Second place honors and the Reinvestment Award went to

Julie Nelson, American Bank & Trust. Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services, received third place honors. Diplomat Team of the Month for December went to Captain Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.; Brad Nelson, The Lynda B. Advantage/Team Billars & Associates KW; Michelle Markgraf, The Compass Center; Ryan Schneider, Plains Commerce Bank; and Nancy Van Otterloo, First PREMIER Bank.

Faces & Places is great way to use your membership to be seen. This column appears each month in Chamber News and features information about Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers. Submissions may include grand openings, changes in management, moves, major developments and award recognition. Submit news using the Faces & Places form at chambernews.com or email jdoyen@siouxfalls.com.

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FACES & PLACES

New Faces & Promotions The First National Bank in Sioux Falls has promoted two employees. Chase Hoffman has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Originator at the Benson Road branch. He is an active volunteer with The Banquet and Feeding South Dakota. Lane LeBrun has been promoted to Ag Banker at the Dell Rapids branch. He is a Dell Rapids native and recent SDSU graduate.

HenkinSchultz has hired Kaitlin Brodeur as a content strategist and Kirsten Muhmel as a graphic designer. Brodeur is a 2017 graduate of The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, with a Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising. Muhmel is a 2017 graduate of South Dakota State University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and a minor in Studio Arts.

Sioux Falls marketing and public relations agency Epicosity recently added three new staff members. Tiffany Mutchler serves as account associate. She has background in sales and client relations and previously worked in the field for Daktronics and Caliber Creative. Elise Ferguson serves as web developer and has a strong background in coding and system administration. She previously worked for Thomson FindLaw and Maje Media. Tony Nguyen joined the web department with a background in coding and relational databases. He previously worked in the field for Smart Software Solutions.

John Rueb joined AmesburyTruth as a supply chain manager. Rueb has more than thirty years of experience in operations and supply chain management, including experience in the high volume automotive industry. Ryan Wede joined AmesburyTruth as a strategic supply manager for supply chain design. Wede is responsible for continuous improvement efforts throughout the supply chain. He has more than 10 years of experience in operations and continuous improvement, including experience in heavy industrial equipment markets. Steve Lund joined as a Business Solutions Analyst. Lund has a background in manufacturing, logistics and ERP systems and will be an onsite resource as he focuses on supporting the manufacturing floor and warehouse functions. Tara Larson joined as a Master

Miranda Velgersdyk has joined RAS as an accounting clerk. Velgersdyk is recent graduate of Dordt College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Scheduler on the Global Supply Chain. Larson has a background in manufacturing, scheduling and planning practices. Make-A-Wish® South Dakota President and CEO Paul Krueger will join Make-A-Wish America®, the national organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Krueger will serve as a chapter advancement advisor, working with Make-A-Wish chapters across the country. He remains with the local organization through February. Allison Dvorak, AIA, has joined TSP, Inc., to provide architectural expertise in the firm’s work with community, education and healthcare clients. She is a Certified Passive House Consultant and works with climatespecific siting and materials selections, building envelopes and insulation and efficient mechanical systems. Boy Scouts of America-Sioux Council has promoted Jason Cruse to Field Director for Service Area One, which includes Sioux Falls, Beresford, Mitchell and Huron. Shaina Smykle and Char Faulstich have both been promoted to District Executive.

Leadership The Sioux Falls Tennis Association has appointed its board of directors for 2018. Executive Director Lydia Healy, Hegg Realtors; President Carissa Dice, Fiserv; Vice President Jessie Daw; Treasurer Pip Ong, Thrive Pilates; Secretary Virginia DeBoer; Past President David Peterson, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls; Marc Kurtz, GreatLife at Woodlake Athletic Club and Augustana University; Jennifer Wiese, Avera Behavioral Health; Thomas Chiu, CareTrends Pharmacy; Richard Thomason, Nelson Commercial Real Estate; John Schreurs, Maverick Recruiting; Cara Lovrien; and Beth Stoutamire. New board officers for Family Visitation Center for 2018 are: President Cindy Oberg, Citi; Vice President Molly Beck, Fuller &

Williamson, LLP; Secretary/Treasurer Brian Pederson, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center; and Past President Brenda Van Holland, MetaBank. Other members of the Board of Directors include Chris Conrad, First Bank & Trust; Jennie Doyen, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; Anthony Hohn, Davenport Evans Hurwitz & Smith, LLP; Jim Gray; Eric S. Erickson; Cory Myers, Argus Leader Media; Mary Olinger; Pamela Rempp, First PREMIER Bank; and Ray Thompson, Thompson Private Wealth. The Arthritis Foundation–South Dakota welcomes the 2018 Leadership Board and newly appointed officers. New Leadership officers are: Chair Brian Kirby, Ballard Spahr, LLP; Vice Chair Dr. Ross McDaniel,

Chirosport; Past Chair Dr. Dan Heinemann, Sanford Health; Juvenile Arthritis Chair Dr. Allison Alvine; Medical Chair Ernie Christensen, Athletico; Help and Support Chair Travis Olsem, American Bank & Trust; Volunteer Engagement Chair Lisa Schultz, Advanced Asset Alliance; 2018 Art for Arthritis Gala Co-chairs Michele Wellman, Pinny PR, and Dr. Wendy Vetter, Sanford Health; Dr. Thomas Ambrose II, Avera Health; and Andrew Munce, Sanford Health. Dr. Grant Syverson, Sanford Health Pediatric Rheumatology, will serve as the 2018 Art for Arthritis Gala Medical Champion.

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FACES & PLACES

Good Deeds

Honors & Awards The Sioux Falls Business Resource Network recognized Quick Health Urgent Care (26th and Louise Avenue), Five Star Call Centers and Sammons Financial Group with a Disability Friendly Recognition Program Award. D’one Hanisch, account manager at Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company has been honored as the South Dakota Outstanding CSR of the Year by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.

Jimmy May, a Raymond James financial advisor with First Bank & Trust, was named as one of the Top 100 Bank Advisors for 2017 by Bank Investment Consultant magazine. The recognition evaluates advisors based on six variables: assets under management, production, percentage growth in both AUM and production, fee business and the ratio of production-to-AUM. This is the second time May has appeared on the list.

Mergers & Acquisitions Minnesota-based Innovative Office Solutions has acquired Brown & Saenger, expanding the reach of the company into North Dakota and South Dakota. Panther Graphics, LLC of Sioux Falls announced a formal agreement with ColorFX of Des Moines, Iowa to welcome ColorFX Boyden, Iowa customers and employees to Panther Graphics. The ColorFX Boyden, Iowa

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facility is closing. Company officials from both organizations are confident the move is in the best interest of their customers, focusing on the close proximity of the two facilities and the complimentary services offered by both companies. Panther plans to add staff and will retain a number of team members from the Boyden facility, including Senior Account Manager Gary Klarenbeek.

The 15th Annual Toys for Tats event organized by Vishnu Bunny provided 547 new toys for children served by Family Visitation Center and Children’s Inn during the recent holiday season.

FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

4 1-4 The January Membership Mixer was hosted by Media One Advertising/

Marketing. Sharon Knoll, Director of Account Services for Media One, welcomed Chamber members, who enjoyed hors d’oeurves and networking.

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Be Seen

5 Jodi Schwan, SiouxFalls.Business, was the featured speaker at A Seat at the Table with members of the Young Professionals Network.

Private Mortgage Banking

Helping to make “the perfect new home for us” happen New neighborhood. Bigger house. Closer to family. Whatever your reason for buying your first or next home, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Jennifer A. Dykstra 605-575-8778 NMLSR ID 400259

Katie L. Fonder 605-575-8725 NMLSR ID 1413795

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FACES & PLACES

6-7 The Chamber’s annual Good Morning Sioux Falls legislative breakfast is held

every year in early January, prior to the start of the legislative session. Local legislators are invited to attend and share their views on issues expected to arise during the session. 8 YPN members enjoyed networking at a recent Off the Clock hosted by PAve.

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Be Seen

9 A Chamber ribbon cutting

ceremony was held to officially open the 2018 Sioux Empire Farm Show. L to R: Mike Hauck, Tim Sturdevant, Tammy Beintema, Holly Behrens, Larry Healy (farm show general co-chair), Phil DeGroot (farm show general co-chair), Chris Filsinger, Mark Luke and Jim Woster.

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FACES & PLACES

The 65th annual Sioux Empire Farm Show was held Jan. 23-27 at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. An estimated 30,000 people, including producers, buyers, students and visitors, participated in the event.

15 10-16 At the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions the business

community demonstrates their support for the agriculture industry. The top market livestock are auctioned off and buyers pay a premium to the producer. More than $66,000 in premiums was to producers at this year’s Sale of Champions. A live and silent auction for the student exhibitor Scholarship Fund raised more than $11,000.

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FACES & PLACES

Be Seen 17 Members of Leadership Sioux

Falls class 32 heard about plans for the new downtown parking ramp and development from the project’s leaders during a recent enhancement session. Enhancement sessions are optional learning opportunities for LSF class members. 18 A mixer for new chamber members was held at Cherry Creek Grill in January. The New Member Mixer is designed to provide those new to the chamber a chance to become better acquainted with the organization and to introduce their business to other new members and volunteers. 19 Young Professionals Network members gathered at Panera Bread for Morning Buzz in January.

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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. The committee has a responsibility to discourage unnecessary or overlapping drives, to assess funds available in the Sioux Falls business community, and to provide input on realistic drive goals. Capital fund drive applications will be accepted by the committee until Aug. 1 of any one year and the suggested solicitation amount and time slot for approved drives will be determined and scheduled by the committee no later than February of the following year.

CURRENT CAMPAIGN

STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE NOV. 1, 2017-MARCH 31, 2018 $1.19 MILLION Create a living heritage outdoor plaza on the site of the original Sioux Falls Stockyards.

Community Appeals scheduled fund drives GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2018 $1.41 MILLION Create a new “Big Cats of Africa” exhibit.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY NOV. 1, 2018-MARCH 31, 2019 $1.2 MILLION

Construct a Hope Lodge for patients who live at least 40 miles or one hour from cancer treatment in Sioux Falls.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICASIOUX COUNCIL APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2019 $1.57 MILLION

For more information on the Community Appeals Committee, call Mike Lynch at (605) 373-2008.

Renovate existing facilities to meet the increasing safety and program standards necessary to equip local youth to be “Prepared for Life.”

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Offices also in Mitchell, Pierre, Watertown and Rapid City chambernews.com | Chamber News 21

A CONSTANT THREAT:

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COVER STORY

BY ROB SWENSON

for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Technology has never been better. Businesses are electronically moving and storing increasing volumes of valuable information. Companies of all sizes use the Internet to conduct business, not just to communicate with customers, employees and suppliers. Consumer comfort with connected devices has reached the point that, according to some surveys, a majority of Americans would rather do business online than drive to a store or an office. So why hasn’t cybersecurity kept up? Why does one company after another keep falling victim to hackers and data breaches? A number of factors contribute to network intrusions, but flawed hardware or software is not the biggest cause, according to cybersecurity experts. Human beings – employees, usually – are the weakest link in most companies’ ring of cyber protection. “We’re only as strong as our weakest element, and the human element is always the weakest,” said Eric Pulse, a principal and director of risk advisory services for Eide Bailly LLP. Eide Bailly is a regional CPA and business advisory firm. Its services include helping businesses review

and improve strategies for managing risks, online as well as offline. Cyber risks are growing every day, said Pulse, who works at Eide Bailly’s Sioux Falls’ office. “There are just more attacks or breaches occurring. It’s incumbent upon all of us to be diligent,” he said. ERIC PULSE

News attention typically focuses Eide Bailly LLP on reports about data breaches at large companies in which millions of electronic files are exposed. However, smaller businesses also store valuable information, and smaller companies generally are more vulnerable to attack than bigger companies with more resources.

NO BUSINESS IS BEYOND RISK

A 2016 study sponsored by Keeper Security Inc. and conducted by the Poneman Institute found that more than 50 percent of small and midsized businesses had been breached during the prior 12 months. “We always hear about the Targets, Anthems and Equifaxes, but we can list dozens of businesses that don’t

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make headlines. No one is safe,” said Vernon Brown, vice president of marketing and community relations at Sioux Falls-based SDN Communications. SDN is among a few companies in the Sioux Falls area that provide businesses with broadband connectivity and cybersecurity services. Brown agrees that people are the weakest link in businesses’ cyber defense. “We all have to be diligent, as employees, to not be suckered into phishing attacks, social engineering, ransomware and that sort of thing by not clicking on things we shouldn’t be clicking on,” Brown said. “That can take care of 90 percent of a company’s cybersecurity issues.” Brown and others at SDN urge that cybersecurity be elevated to a Board or CEO-level priority, not just be a task assigned to the IT staff. Other experts generally advise that attacked businesses report the crime to authorities, alert customers and begin remedial action as soon as possible. Trying to protect a company or individual’s image by staying quiet about an attack is likely to cause problems to spread and, in the case of regulated business, might be illegal. In addition to educating employees on an ongoing basis, other recommended steps that businesses should take include keeping security equipment and software up to date, and backing up valuable business information so that it can’t be lost. Ransomware, a popular weapon for hackers, has been drawing a lot of attention lately. Ransomware is a form of malware that infects a company’s network – typically by deceptive means. It encrypts information, leaving files unreadable or inaccessible. Then, typically, hackers demand payment in anonymous online currency, such as Bitcoin, to restore the information. DDoS attacks also have become popular. DDoS is short for distributed denial of service. DDoS attacks occur when large volumes of malicious traffic disrupt and possibly disable a targeted computer network or program. DDoS attack services can be unleashed by an unethical competitor, an unsatisfied client or a disgruntled employee. The source of a DDoS attack can be impossible to determine. However, with the right protection deployed in advance, attacks can be prevented or at least mitigated.

Cyberattacks might come from terrorist states, but neighborhood hackers also might be to blame. High levels of technical expertise are not needed to launch attacks. DDoS attacks, for example, can be purchased relatively cheaply on the dark web, a secretive part of the internet where illicit goods and services are anonymously traded.

TAKE A VARIETY OF PRECAUTIONS

The biggest change in the threat landscape during the past couple of years has been that smaller businesses have joined bigger companies in becoming targets, said Dr. Josh Pauli, a professor of cyber operations at Dakota State University. Any businesses connected to the Internet, even if just to send and receive DR. JOSH PAULI Dakota State University email, is a potential victim, Pauli said. “There are a lot of companies that have been hacked that don’t even know they’ve been hacked yet,” he said. Minnehaha Country Sheriff Mike Milstead stresses the importance of business people using good, strong passwords and protecting them. Issues related to weak and stolen passwords account for a lot of problems in small businesses, he said.

BASIC STEPS TO IMPROVE CYBERSECURITY: • Install computer updates as soon as possible. • Critically inspect information such as links in emails. • Don’t visit websites irrelevant to the company’s core business. • Make endpoint devices, such as desktop computers and mobile phones, as secure as possible.

Information stolen from companies in data breaches presents other risks. Personal information can be sold for profit, for example. Data breaches put a company’s customers at risk because information can be used by hackers and thieves to create false identities for exploitation in variety of ways. Top: A safe exchange zone is available for public use in the parking lot of the Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Center. Bottom: IT support specialist Brianna Steinberg works at SDN Communications.

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“The value of some of these fraudulent scams sometimes dwarf the resources available to investigate and prosecute them,” Milstead said. Milstead and Minnehaha County Detective Derek Kuchenreuther advise people to exercise caution in conducting business online. “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is,” Kuchenreuther said. A safe exchange zone available for public use is located on the parking lot of the Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Center, and officers encourage people and small firms that conduct business online to use it. Cybersecurity is a special concern for regional companies such as Xcel Energy, which operates part of the national electrical grid. Xcel is among the companies in Sioux Falls that stress that employees practice good “cyber hygiene.” That means workers are trained to not open attachments or click links from senders they don’t know. “Ensuring the security of our energy grid is a top priority for Xcel Energy and our partners across the electric industry. Maintaining cyber and physical security is a complex, everevolving responsibility that demands constant vigilance and partnerships,” said Steve Kolbeck, principal manager in South Dakota for Xcel.

HACKERS CAN HELP COMPANIES, TOO

For about a decade, First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard have hired professional hackers to test their businesses’ cybersecurity preparedness. With four card centers, 17 bank branches and an operations center scattered around South Dakota, PREMIER has a lot of potential points of exposure for hackers. Hired hackers test access to facilities’ networks internally and externally from entry points such as websites. They even test employees by trying to trick them out of sensitive information – a hacker tactic referred to as social engineering. Testing tactics at PREMIER have included putting up a temporary Wi-Fi network and promoting the fake perk as a new service for employees. When employees try to sign on, the hired hackers try to get sensitive information from them. Hired hackers also have tried tactics such as hanging an “Occupied” sign on a conference room door and seeing what information they can find or access or any laptops left in the room. Hacking services are authorized to do anything, short of destroying computers, to get into the company’s network, said Dave Geiver, vice president of technology. “We have greatly improved our security as a result of what they’ve been able to provide us in these tests,” Geiver said. Hiring a hacking service isn’t a realistic option for a lot of small businesses, of course.

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“For the small business person, they need to find some very good partners because in most cases, they won’t have the staff nor the skillset to do this well. Then, rotate those partners so that they get a different perspective and approach every couple of years,” Geiver said. Eide Bailly has found that regulated businesses, such as financial services and health care, tend to do a better job of keeping up with rising cybersecurity needs than unregulated businesses. However, good resources are available to help businesses of all sizes develop and implement strategies to reduce cyber risks. “People just need to take the time to tap into them. Ask questions and find someone who can answer them,” said Pulse, of Eide Bailly. An in-depth guide available to all businesses and organization is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. NIST is short for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a nonregulatory agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST worked with experts in business, academia and government to come up with a series of detailed yet flexible

guidelines that businesses of any size can work through to improve their cybersecurity standing. Another good resource is “Internet Security Essentials for Business 2.0,” which is available online from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber is helping make cybersecurity a high-priority issue for businesses and the nation. Thomas Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber, has said economic security and national security go hand-inhand. We must have one in order to protect the other. “Even as we work to advance technology in our economy, we must also safeguard businesses and consumers from its risks, including cyberattacks and data privacy breaches.” he said. Collectively, businesses in the Sioux Falls area are growing contributors to the regional and national economies. With the benefits of that status comes the burden of being bigger targets of cyber criminals. Technology will continue to advance. So local efforts to protect high-tech processes and electronic information will have to increase, too.

Dave Geiver, Vice President of Technology, works in his office at First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard.

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WE HAVE GREATLY IMPROVED OUR SECURITY as a result of what they’ve been able to provide us in these tests.” – Dave Geiver,

First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard

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CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCES FOR BUSINESSES Two upcoming conferences will provide valuable information about cybersecurity to business people in the Sioux Falls area. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will cohost a regional cybersecurity conference March 27 at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Sioux Falls. Dakota State University will host its annual DakotaCon security event March 23-25 on campus in Madison.

SIOUX FALLS CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE

The U.S. Chamber partners with local chambers and business associations around the nation to host high-level cybersecurity conferences to help businesses improve their online security. Chamber conferences feature national as well as regional experts and typically are held in larger cities. Sioux Falls is fortunate to have attracted one, according to business leaders.

Tickets available at siouxfallschamber.com/cybersecurity.cfm

“The protection of businesses’ intellectual property has become mission critical for all of us,” said Jason Ball, president and CEO of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. “Conferences like this help us gather together and find common needs and where to propose changes in state and local policies.” The Sioux Falls Cybersecurity Conference features a lineup of experts in the cybersecurity field, including FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jay Patel as the morning keynote and Ryan Manship, RedTeam Security Consulting in the afternoon. Patel is a sought-after national speaker whose briefings provide key insights based on case studies and analysis of current and emerging cyber threats to U.S. companies. He will demonstrate why every business, big or small, needs a plan and ongoing vigilance. Manship and his team breach businesses for a living, offering a new perspective on how to start protecting your business. Other featured topics and speakers at the Sioux Falls conference include the role of federal and state agencies in cybersecurity; practical steps for what to do if your business is hacked; and a special message from U.S. Senator John Thune, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Tuesday, March 27 Holiday Inn City Center 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Sioux Falls Cybersecurity Conference is designed for business managers throughout the multistate region. The event is sponsored by SDN Communications as gold sponsor and Dakota State University, Eide Bailly LLP, KELOLAND Media Group, PREMIER Bankcard and Xcel Energy as silver sponsors. The cost is $75 for general attendees and $40 for a limited number of student tickets. Registration is available at siouxfallschamber.com/cybersecurity.cfm. DSU’s 8th Annual DakotaCon Conference will come from more technical vantage point than the conference in Sioux Falls, said Dr. Josh Pauli, a professor of cyber operations at DSU who helped plan both conferences. “I would encourage people to attend both conferences,” Pauli said. DakotaCon presentations scheduled for March 23 will be free and open to the public. The focus on the second and third days will shift to technical competition and training. For more information about the conference, see dakotacon.org.

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Voters to select new leaders for city, school board Residents of Sioux Falls will go to the polls on April 10 to elect new leadership for the city and school district. The office of mayor, four city council seats and two school board seats are all up for election this year. Seven candidates are vying for the office of Mayor. Ten candidates for city council are seeking four open seats in the following districts: At-Large “A”, At-Large “B”, Southeast and Central. In each race, a candidate must capture 50 percent plus one of the vote in order to secure the seat. If no candidate secures the majority, the top two vote getters will appear on the ballot in a runoff election, scheduled for May 1. The Sioux Falls School Board needs to fill two seats left vacant when the terms of Kate Parker and Todd Thoelke expire in July. Thoelke has announced his intentions to seek re-election. As of Chamber News press date, no other candidates have filed for these positions but interested individuals have until Feb. 23 to do so. As citizens vote for a new mayor of Sioux Falls, they will be setting the direction for our city for the next four years. 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.

MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM Thursday, April 5 7:00 p.m. Washington Pavilion Belbas Theater

RSVP: aarp.cvent.com/sfmayoralforum18 The profiles on the following pages are intended to provide a snapshot of the candidates seeking elected office. All candidates who had made their intent to run public by Jan. 17 were invited to participate, but not all responded. Each candidate was also asked to answer additional questions on business and the economy. Those full responses can be found on the Chamber’s website at siouxfallschamber.com, under the Advocacy tab. In a final opportunity to learn about the candidates, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and AARP will host a Mayoral Forum on April 5 in the Belbas Theater at the Washington Pavilion. This event is free and open to the public but due to limited seating, advance registration is required at aarp.cvent.com/sfmayoralforum18.

Mayoral Candidates Kenneth N. Anderson Jr

kennyandersonjr4mayor.com Education: Associate Degree PC Repair/General Science Occupation: Financial Crimes Specialist Family: Mother, Muriel Anderson; Sisters: Shelly Emmel, Stephanie Anderson, Pam Ramsey and Renee Anderson Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 54 kennyandersonjr4mayor2018 What distinct leadership strengths would you bring to City Hall if elected the next Mayor of Sioux Falls? I am someone who has a passion to work on every detail of a project myself, but have found that delegating tasks that I am not as good at to others who are more skilled or experienced is a strength. I will also use this approach to identify my team members’ strengths, and encourage them to use these in a way that benefits everyone. I believe that transparency and listening and working with the council and the public will bring faith and confidence in our community leaders by having a clear vision of the community’s needs. Integrity, by listening to the public on community issues and then making important, but sometimes unpopular decisions that will affect our cities future. Communication; as Mayor I feel that I will be able to communicate ideas to a diverse workforce and adjust my style in meeting the needs of the people I lead.

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Jim Entenman

jimentenmanforsiouxfalls.com Education: Graduated from Washington High School and attended Northern State University in Aberdeen Occupation: Business Owner and Entrepreneur Family: Wife, Jill; three children: Jimmy, Joe and Anna; five grandchildren Years Residing in Sioux Falls: Lifelong resident of the Sioux Falls area jimforsiouxfalls

@jimentenman

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Jim Entenman

What distinct leadership strengths would you bring to City Hall if elected the next Mayor of Sioux Falls? I have over 45 years of business growth and leadership experience; and a proven track record of community involvement. I have served on the city councils in Brandon and Sioux Falls and have held a number of leadership roles in both local government and business organizations. It is my business and leadership experience that I will bring to the office of Mayor. I feel strongly that government must be an advocate for its citizens. I will represent and serve all the people of Sioux Falls.

Mayoral Candidates Greg Jamison

jamisonformayor.com Education: Attended USD for Mass Communications Occupation: Business Owner and Entrepreneur Family: Wife, Beth; children Dan and Jessica Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 53 Years jamisonformayor

@jamisonformayor

Jolene Loetscher

letsgojo.com Education: Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) B.S. Journalism; University of Nebraska MBA in Global Executive Leadership Occupation: Entrepreneur and advocate Family: Nate Burdine, husband; Liberty, daughter Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 18 letsgojosf

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@letsgojosf

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What distinct leadership strengths would you bring to City Hall if elected the next Mayor of Sioux Falls?

My collaborative leadership style brings people together to achieve a common purpose, tempered by the ability to understand different viewpoints. I’ll work with the Chamber ensuring City Hall is responsive to our business community as we grow our economy creating new and better jobs.

I will bring leadership that builds trust, utilizes innovation and promotes growth supported by an unrivaled combination of legislative experience, vision, entrepreneurial business acumen and commitment to transparency.

During my eight years’ as a Sioux Falls City Councilor and a currently elected state representative, I’ve learned what works best for our city and state. I organized an Economic Forum in 2009 with business leaders, elected officials and citizens to discuss how we could thrive, as the nation faced the onset of the Great Recession; organized the first meeting of all elected officials from both counties and the City to discuss better Sioux Falls collaboration; brought stakeholders together to organize the Transit Task Force developing a long-term public transit system.

Legislative experience - first-hand understanding of creating change with collaboration and consensus. In 2014, South Dakota passed Jolene’s Law and I’ve led efforts to protect families and empower law enforcement. Vision - a plan for Sioux Falls’ future built with an entrepreneur’s eye and understanding of what the next generation needs to come and stay here. I’ve met with national leaders in ending homelessness, bringing cost-effective technology to first responders through telemedicine and growing our downtown along with a PREMIER Center Entertainment District.

Lastly, keep a good sense of humor, remembering we can disagree without being disagreeable because we’re in this together.

Business entrepreneur - knowing how to create jobs having started several businesses. From starting a business with just $300 that’s now an international leader in animal genomics, I know how being fiscally responsible pays off.

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David Zokaites

tenhakenformayor.com Education: B.A., Dordt College; MBA, University of Sioux Falls Occupation: Entrepreneur Family: Wife of 18 years, Jill; three children: Jade (12), Max (9), and Nora (5) Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 18 tenhakenformayor

@paultenhaken

davidzformayor.org Education: B.S. Imaging and Photographic Science, Rochester Institute of Technology Occupation: Database Administrator Family: Two adult daughters: Sarah and Elizabeth Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 25 DavidZforMayor

What distinct leadership strengths would you bring to City Hall if elected the next Mayor of Sioux Falls?

My 18 years of success as an entrepreneur, CEO and non-profit leader is attributed to my ability to listen, build consensus, develop relationships, provide transparency and deliver on promises. Using these principles as mayor, I can collaborate with the community, City Hall and the City Council to advance our shared goals. In 2008, I founded Click Rain, now one of the largest marketing technology agencies in the Midwest employing 36 people, all under the age of 43. This experience makes me the best candidate to attract, recruit, and retain a young workforce, which needs to be a priority for Sioux Falls. I also have a proven track record of principled, executive leadership managing boards, organizations, and multi-million dollar budgets in both for-profit and non-profit settings. Sioux Falls is ready for the next generation of leadership, and I have the experience and community respect to be that leader.

The world’s most important leadership quality is having an inspired vision, the proper sense of direction. For without suitable direction, our efforts are in vain or even detrimental. I’ve been analyzing our political climate for decades, studying causes, motivations, processes, and outcomes. As mayor, I will lead city employees and Sioux Falls residents in understanding our political world and how we will change it for the better. Instead of corrupt secret government, we will have open, honest, efficient government. Instead of too many prisons promoting fear and recidivism, we will have treatment centers for addicts and reduced crime. Compassion, fair trials, and care for our Earth will build a better world for ourselves and our children. My job as mayor is primarily understanding, leading, and guiding. My role is to set overall direction and let city staff implement our reclaimed role of government for we the people! chambernews.com | Chamber News 29

BUSINESS ADVOCACY At-Large Council Member "A" Candidates Janet Brekke

janetbrekke.net Education: B.A. English and Communications; Juris Doctorate Occupation: Retired small business owner and City attorney Family: Husband, Jeff; children, Morgan, Logan and Rheann Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 37 What key initiatives would you bring as a council member?

Clara Hart Education: Currently working on a master’s degree in social work Occupation: Community and National Volunteer/Retired to pursue MSW Family: 2 adult daughters and 2 grandchildren, husband deceased Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 29 What key initiatives would you bring as a council member?

No Nonsense Government: I will bring forth policies that restore dignity and decorum to City Council meetings. We need to recommit to Roberts Rules of Order. We need to establish polices that improve the flow of information to the City Council and remove restrictions currently placed on the public input.

Public Trust: I will work closely with the law enforcement to help public trust between members of the community and law enforcement. There is a segment in our community that are fearful of anyone wearing uniform. As the population grows we should make sure that our law enforcement are assured that they will work the assigned hours to prevent burn.

I will work to establish a city-wide long range strategic planning procedure that articulates the City vision, establishes the City’s priorities, sets goals and objectives and includes action plans and time lines for completion.

Affordable Housing: Due to low wages families or college graduates cannot survive without taking job or live with parents. We should pay attention to our graduates to stay in the state by paying them decent wages to prevent brain drain.

Focus on Fundamentals: I have in mind specific programs that address a.) public protection; b.) infrastructure management; c.) workforce development; and d.) affordable housing.

Public Transportation: Buses do not operate in some areas beyond a certain time. Some workers walk after their shift which is in the middle of the night. There are risks of exposing them to dangerous situations. We should try the best to protect our hard-working residents.

Seize Opportunities: I have found with my 20+ years of experience in government that if we focus on the fundamentals, the opportunities will come. The strategic planning process will encourage the Mayor and City Council to work together to establish priorities and seize opportunities as they present themselves.

Lastly respect the community members as they are our people we answer to.

At-Large Council Member "B" Candidates Christine M. Erickson Education: Associate degree in business administration from National American University, bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Sioux Falls Occupation: Small Business Owner— Short Term Housing Family: Husband, Tony; sons Anthony, Braylon and Charlie Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 16 Erickson for Sioux Falls What key initiatives would you bring as a council member? Drug addiction is a problem – and we need to move from just treatment to prevention. I have continued to study the many aspects of addiction and how we can partner together with the County and State to create a plan to address this ever-growing problem. As a City Councilor, I have continued work from my days as a State Representative by securing funding for the USD Discovery District – a project that will continue to keep Sioux Falls on the cutting edge of producing high paying jobs and additional educational options for the residents of Sioux Falls. I have used my experience to bridge the gap between municipalities, counties and the state in working in a collaborative way. We must continue to collaborate with the County and the State to ensure that Sioux Falls remains a leader in local and regional affairs and that our government works as efficiently as possible.

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Nick Weiland

weilandforcitycouncil.com Education: will earn B.S. in Anthropology from USD this spring Occupation: Restaurant Owner/Manager, Political Consultant, Videographer Family: Rick Weiland; Stacy Newcomb Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 9 consecutive years, 18 total Weiland for City Council What key initiatives would you bring as a council member? As a city council member, I intend on introducing initiatives that inspire more community involvement. A city with a high standard of government transparency, better public spaces, good environmental stewardship and one that helps the middle class and poor get back on their feet. I would introduce a process called participatory budgeting to Sioux Falls, where a percentage of the cities discretionary funds are left to voters to decide their allocation. I believe we need to make Sioux Falls more conducive to public transit and walkability, as we continue to grow in size and population. Cleaning up the Big Sioux will be at the top of my agenda, along with adopting green technologies to combat our heavy use of fossil fuel and create good jobs. I believe America has a problem with wages and cost of goods, and we must address these problems here at home.

John Paulson

johnpaulsonforcitycouncil.com Education: B.A. Augustana University (Biology), M.A. University of Iowa (Hospital and Health Administration) Occupation: Retired healthcare administrator Family: Married to Jane; daughter Emily Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 57 johnpaulsonforcitycouncil What key initiatives would you bring as a council member? This is an exciting and challenging time for Sioux Falls. Our future will be determined by how we govern and manage. We need to focus on: 1. Innovation and united leadership - Adopting ground rules to help the Council and Administration work together to develop a vision for Sioux Falls’ future, agree on respective roles, responsibilities and relationships, set and monitor City service and financial standards and identify issues and situations needing innovative solutions; 2. Process - Reviewing Council policy making procedures to establish information needed for transparency to maximize public understanding and confidence; 3. Civic engagement - Finding new ways to engage Sioux Falls residents and make them integral to achieving the City’s vision; 4. Community Promoting city-wide resource development emphasizing economic and workforce benefits, safety, housing, streets and transportation, parks, recreation and public facilities, cooperative government, and partnerships for progress.

Southeast District Council Candidate Rick Kiley Education: B.S., South Dakota State University, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, South Dakota State University Occupation: retired teacher, Program Director for South Dakota Safety Council Family: Wife, Donna; three adult children and two grandchildren Years Residing in Sioux Falls: Lifelong resident

GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

City of Sioux Falls and the Sioux Falls School District Tuesday, April 10, 2018 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

MUNICIPAL RUNOFF ELECTION Tuesday, May 1, 2018 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE APRIL 10 The City of Sioux Falls and the Sioux Falls School District will hold joint elections for mayor, city council and school board on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. If necessary, a city municipal runoff election will be held May 1, 2018. The deadline to register to vote in the regular municipal election is March 26. The registration deadline for the runoff election is April 16. In order to register to vote in South Dakota, you must be a U.S. citizen, be deemed a state resident, be at least 18 years old on or before election day, not be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law and not currently be serving a sentence for a felony conviction which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system. Citizens may register to vote by visiting the county auditor’s office, or by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, signing it and returning it to the county auditor’s office. South Dakota law does not allow voters to submit voter registration forms electronically. Voters will cast their ballot at their assigned precinct polling place. Citizens may check their voter registration and precinct on the South Dakota Secretary of State website at sdsos.gov/elections-voting. Additional information on local elections can be found on the City of Sioux Falls website at siouxfalls.org/council/city-clerk/election-information. Absentee voting for the general election begins March 26.

Kiley for Council What key initiatives would you bring as a council member? I will serve the citizens of the southeast district and the city as a whole. In doing so, I will place a high priority on public safety in every neighborhood, focus on the maintenance of our streets, enhance the flow of traffic and ensure safe, reliable and affordable transportation. Promoting orderly growth of our city is another priority as well as maintaining, reinvesting in and protecting our core neighborhoods. Additionally, I will focus on expansion of job opportunities, workforce development and increasing affordable housing opportunities as these are some of the city’s biggest challenges. I will continue to work collaboratively with all stake holders, including Councilors, City staff and citizens in an attempt to bring resolution to these issues and I’m devoted to doing so in a professional, logical and orderly manner. Lastly, I pledge I will make fiscally prudent decisions which will maintain a balanced budget with ample reserves.

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY Central District Council Candidates Thor Bardon Education: Associate of Criminal Justice; Colorado Technical University Occupation: Financial Crimes Specialist Family: 6-year-old coonhound named Dixie Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 13

What key initiatives would you bring as a council member? As a city councilor, I plan to bring initiatives forward that help make sure first and foremost that our city government is more open to releasing what should be public information about how it spends taxpayer money. Additionally, I think we need to make sure that we focus initiatives that promote affordable housing through workforce development, infrastructure maintenance and development and controlling our rising crime rate. We have an amazing city, but it’s time for a change in how our city council and city government operates and communicates with the public, and with me in the central district seat, we will see that change.

Zach DeBoer

zachforsfcitycouncil.com Education: BFA Art Education, University of South Dakota Occupation: Owner of Exposure Gallery & Studios Family: Molly O’Connor (wife) and our dog, Ollie. (Baby due June 2018!) Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 6 ZachForSFCityCouncil

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What key initiatives would you bring as a council member? Pedestrian and bicycle safety are important issues to me. After seeing the huge effect a little bit of paint can make in traffic speed with the Main Avenue Road Diet, I’ll work together with Traffic Engineering to bring additional pilot projects to our surrounding neighborhoods to create safer streets and sidewalks for the public. I’d also create additional grants or funding opportunities for smallscale developers and homeowners who want to revitalize, improve, and restore their homes/buildings. By investing our money in the citizens of Sioux Falls, we’ll increase property values, preserve our history, and allow the average citizen the financial ability to invest in their own neighborhoods. Finally, I believe strongly in the elimination of Parking Minimums. By ending the arbitrary number of parking spaces we require developers to build, we can increase our tax revenue, increase density, and allow the free market to determine how much parking is needed.

Tom Hurlbert

tomhurlbert.com Education: Master of Architecture; Montana State University Occupation: Architect/Business Co-owner of COOP Architecture Family: Wife, Kathy; and 8 month old son, Landy Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 14 HurlbertForCouncil What key initiatives would you bring as a council member? Sioux Falls citizens deserve visionary planning that boosts the economy, our culture and invests tax dollars responsibly. As an architect and community planner, I’ll apply my skills to help the council effectively manage building costs, navigate change orders, and make smart long-range land use decisions. As a candidate for central district, I have two key focus areas; downtown and core neighborhoods. I want an even stronger downtown that can capture more tourism and retail dollars, provide diverse housing solutions, and further enrich quality of life. Our main focus should be creating an economic environment that leads to quality jobs and cultural amenities to attract young skilled workers and baby boomers alike. Looking outside downtown, we have some core neighborhoods struggling with deteriorating homes, drugs and crime. I’ll prioritize code enforcement, affordable housing solutions, great parks, and smart infill development that keeps families safe and preserves the historic central district neighborhoods.

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Curt Soehl

curtforcouncil.com Education: Hills-Beaver High School; Southwest Minnesota State University Occupation: District Manager for Farmers Union Insurance Agency Family: Wife of 37 years, Tammi; 3 adult children and seven grandchildren Years Residing in Sioux Falls: 38 CurtForCouncil

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What key initiatives would you bring as a council member? Being progressive! As a board member of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority, I have seen firsthand how a group of forward looking businesses can work with city government to offer quality of life enhancements. Events like the Summit league tournament also generate significant sales tax dollars to the city’s revenue. Being innovative! As a former fire fighter and now as a manager of a group of insurance agents, I recognize the importance of making sure that we have the best police and fire protection possible. When Sioux Falls Fire Rescue recently received an ISO class 1 rating, it saved the business owners in Sioux Falls millions in insurance premiums. That’s the type of progressive thinking and leadership I will bring to city government.

Advocating on your behalf It’s my great privilege to bring a new set of skills and experience to the position of Public Policy Director for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. I am a lawyer by education; my past experience includes working for the city council, state government and in health care. I understand how the legislature, city and county government works, and am ready to put my skills to work on behalf of our general business community. As an advocate on your behalf, the Chamber seeks to solve problems facing the business community today, balanced with seeking positive policy solutions for tomorrow. DEBRA OWEN

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

...ready to put my skills to work on behalf of our general business community

Our Issues Management Council, the Legislative Committee and the Board of Directors have all guided our policy positions on more than 100 bills for the 93rd Legislative Session. This guidance sets the direction for the advocacy work we carry out on your behalf in Pierre. This is important work as well-meaning but not well-reasoned bills, if passed, will harm the economic growth that we have come to enjoy. Here’s how you can stay informed of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts: •

Listen to our weekly podcast. You can access the podcast by clicking on the link in the Chamber Advocate or through iCloud. The podcast is a five-minute overview of the top bills and issues of the week.

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Read the Chamber Advocate. The Chamber Advocate is a weekly email featuring federal, state, city and county updates. During legislative session, you will find a deeper dive into specific bills that directly impact our members.

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Scan our Bill Tracker. This document tracks all the bills we are advocating for or against. This is updated weekly during session.

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Join us for our Legislative Coffees in February for a chance to hear firsthand from your local elected legislators.

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Attend the Sioux Falls Day at the Legislature in Pierre on Feb. 21. This is a great event to meet your local legislators. Governor Daugaard will speak to the attendees and answer your questions.

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to advocating for you. If you have questions on a bill or issue, you can reach me at dowen@siouxfalls.com.

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HEADLINES

St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held March 17 Patrick Murphy named Grand Marshal The 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 17 in downtown Sioux Falls. The St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza Committee plans the parade with support from the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Known as the “people’s parade” since it was started by Sylvia Henkin in 1980, it typically draws thousands of people from around the region to watch an eclectic ensemble that includes individuals, groups, businesses and especially Irish families.

PATRICK MURPHY 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal

Patrick Michael Murphy, who has marched with his family in 37 parades since 1980, will take the lead as Grand Marshal of the 2018 parade. Murphy grew up in the Cathedral neighborhood of Sioux Falls as part of a strong Irish-Catholic family. The Murphy clan marches in the parade each year, often with upwards of 40 family members. Murphy, 71, is a descendant of the Murphy and O’Brien families who moved from Ireland to southwest Wisconsin in the mid 1850s. His father, Patrick Owen, was born and raised in Salem, South Dakota. His mother, Eileen, also Irish, was an O’Hollaren and was born and raised in Rock Rapids, Iowa. After Patrick Owen returned from serving in World War II, they married and settled into the Cathedral neighborhood, raising three sons and one daughter. Murphy remembers his neighborhood as a “little enclave of Irish” that celebrated on March 17 – although more with roast beef “because we were not that keen on corned beef.” His father wanted St. Patrick’s Day to be “more of a holy day where we remembered our ancestors, honored our traditions and history and sang Irish songs,” Murphy said. Murphy thinks of St. Patrick’s Day as “fun, an excuse for an annual family reunion, to tell stories and just be Irish. We always look forward to St. Patrick’s Day as another Christmas.” Murphy is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and an Army Infantry veteran who served 14 months in Vietnam. He then worked for Minnehaha County as a juvenile probation officer, assistant director of the welfare department and finally as a deputy sheriff. He and his wife, Judy, have three adult children, Shannon Branch, Michael and Patrick Jr., and nine grandchildren. Events on March 17 are kicked off at 11 a.m. with the traditional painting of the shamrock at 9th Street and N. Phillips Avenue. The parade takes off from Phillips Avenue and 13th Street at 2 p.m. and ends around 5th Street. For the first time, advance registration will be required in order to participate in the parade. Previously, registration was available but not required. Organizers say that parade participation has grown to the point where mandatory registration is needed to ensure coordination and safety. Participants must register online at siouxfallschamber.com/stpatricksday.cfm by March 10. There continues to be no fee to participate. 34 Chamber News | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018

Patrick Michael Murphy (standing right) is the Grand Marshal of the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Murphy marched in the first parade in 1980 with his children, Patrick Owen and Shannon Rose, and his father, Patrick Owen Murphy.

THE 39TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Registration is required. For the first time this year, all parade participants must register in advance. Complete the form at siouxfallschamber.com/stpatricksday.cfm Deadline to register is March 10. Placement in the parade is on a first come, first served basis and is at the discretion of parade officials. Each entry must have some kind of Irish theme. Each participant over 16 must purchase and wear an official St. Patrick’s Day Parade button. The $3 button helps cover the costs of the parade and supports Special Olympics South Dakota. Buttons are available in advance at the Chamber of Commerce office, 200 N. Phillips Ave., numerous businesses throughout the community and from Special Olympics volunteers. They can also be purchased the day of the parade at the start of the parade. Since 1982, more than $150,000 has been raised for Special Olympics of South Dakota and other non-profits. Sponsorships from Sanford Health, Avera Health, Holiday Inn City Centre and Xcel Energy help underwrite the costs of bringing the Khartum Temple Pipes and Drums from Winnipeg. They have performed in the parade almost since the start and make guest appearances in local schools, nursing homes and hospitals in the days leading up to the parade.

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Saturday, March 17 • Parade line-up: 12:30 p.m., 13th & Phillips Painting of the Shamrock: 11 a.m., 9th & Phillips • Parade start: 2 p.m. chambernews.com | Chamber News 35

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

CVB’s mobile app - a must have!

KRISTA ORSACK Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

There are a handful of additional features that can be enjoyed by everyone

The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is continuing to encourage visitors to download their mobile app, Visit Sioux Falls, found in both the Apple and Google Play stores. The mobile app, which launched during the fall of 2017, aims to enhance the visitor experience by enticing users to explore the various attractions, shops and restaurants around the city with the chance to win a weekend getaway. Each quarter, a prize consisting of a two-night hotel stay paired with attraction passes and gift cards is given away to a user at random who has completed their choice of three tasks at a handful of locations throughout Sioux Falls. Even though the mobile app has a primary focus on visitors, the CVB encourages local residents to use it as well. There are a handful of additional features that can be enjoyed by everyone including an interactive trip planner that provides activity inspiration based on the time of day, a social gallery that displays some of the top guest photos on Instagram and a listing of things to do in Sioux Falls. Of course, locals can also play the game to collect points along the way. While the CVB continuously promotes the mobile app in their marketing efforts for both leisure travel and the meetings and conventions market, they also like to consider it as the mobile app to have in Sioux Falls. Even if you are very familiar with all of Sioux Falls’ offerings, you may be surprised to find a few things within the app that you had no idea existed. Though the app may not include everything in Sioux Falls, the CVB is not aware of another mobile app that is as comprehensive as the Visit Sioux Falls app. In this fast-paced world of technology where it seems like the new item is changing every day, the CVB works closely with their digital agency and the development team of the mobile app to ensure that they are staying on top of the industry trends and to get out in front of the competition. Over the course of this coming year, the CVB will also be considering Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chatbot integrations throughout their marketing efforts. For more information regarding the mobile app, go to visitsiouxfalls.com/app.

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Mission To market the city of Sioux Falls as a one-of-a-kind visitor destination, and to provide premier visitor services, and increase visitor spending in order to enhance economic impact throughout the community. The Sioux Falls Promise The CVB stands committed to exceeding visitor’s expectations. We will provide superior visitor hospitality in the city best recognized as “The Heart of America.” For all your convention, meeting and event needs, contact the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau: (605) 275-6060, email sfcvb@siouxfalls.com or visit visitsiouxfalls.com; for more updates about the visitor industry, go to pg. 38.

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DON’T MISS OUT! FEBRUARY 16-18 2018

2018 NATIONAL PHEASANT FEST & QUAIL CLASSIC DENNY SANFORD PREMIER CENTER For more information visit: PheasantFest.org

2018 Visitor Industry Luncheon The CVB’s annual Visitor Industry Awards will also be presented during the luncheon. Award categories include: Heart of the City Award, First Impressions Award, and Business Award.

Guest Speaker Lt. General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina and Global Preparedness Authority May 8, 2018 • 11:30am Sioux Falls Convention Center More information will be available in the coming weeks.

BUSINESS NEWS

Visitor Industry Updates NEW TACTICS TO DRIVE SUMMER TRAVEL The CVB will launch its peak season marketing campaign in March to encourage travel to Sioux Falls this summer. The peak 2018 plan will carry a general trip planning message focus during the more traditional summer travel season by directing users to various pages on the Visit Sioux Falls website. Primary target markets include Chicago; Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse and Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Des Moines, Iowa; and Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri. A secondary message will be kept within a 300-mile radius of Sioux Falls. The campaign will also continue to test fly-in creative in Dallas, Orlando and Denver. Media tactics will include: programmatic display and remarketing, Facebook canvas, Facebook static, social video, retargeting and native content. ADARA media and Impact reporting will continue to be used to track booking intent and report room night and flight booking measures. New tactics include programmatic direct mail and ConnectedTV. The CVB’s leisure email database will also be leveraged throughout the campaign.

VISITOR INDUSTRY ATTENDS SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE ON TOURISM Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) staff, along with several visitor industry partners, represented Sioux Falls at the 2018 South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Pierre, Jan. 16-18. The three-day conference was packed with information and updates on industry trends that attendees can use to better position their destination in a very competitive market. Topics covered during the conference included new findings on key consumer data and what it means for marketers, best practices in sports tourism marketing, how to better reach the family travel decision-maker and much more. CVB Executive Director Teri Schmidt was a panelist in a breakout session addressing how to protect budgets.

GREAT PLAINS ZOO RECEIVES TOURISM AWARD The Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History received the Excellence in Tourism Innovation Award for their Koala Wilds exhibit. The award was presented at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism held in Pierre in January. The Tourism Innovation Award is given to an industry partner for their innovative thinking in making their destination, business or attraction more appealing to visitors. The Zoo drew a lot of interest in this exhibit due to their marketing tactics which included a guest appearance by a koala mascot at the press conference announcing the new exhibit. The two koalas, Moki and Burra, enjoyed a four month stay in Sioux Falls during the summer of 2017. The Great Plains Zoo was one of only ten zoos in the United States to have a koala exhibit, and saw a 9 percent increase in visitation because of it.

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Potential visitors will be pointed toward content articles, videos, persona slider or trip planner features, whereas in the past it has also had a dedicated landing page. A new creative look, similar to the existing brand standards, will be implemented to help differentiate the peak campaign messaging slightly from traditional branding efforts. All peak efforts will be tagged to associate leisure conversions with media elements. Success metrics will be focused on content engagement, trip planner engagement and mobile app downloads over the previous year. This effort is made possible through cooperative marketing funds provided by the South Dakota Department of Tourism.

CAMPAIGN CREATES AWARENESS OF SPORTING EVENTS IN SIOUX FALLS The CVB launched new "Road to Sioux Falls" marketing efforts in January. The campaign goal is to create awareness of the premier sporting events the community hosts each year and to encourage travel to the city. The 2018 campaign is highlighted by stop motion videos and static event ads running on social media. Each video generally represents the sports of basketball, hockey and golf. The creative will utilize basketball, hockey and golf equipment and props to create excitement around the events and ultimately lead users to the Road to Sioux Falls landing page for more information. The basketball video will promote The Summit League Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships and the NCAA DII Men’s and Women’s Elite Eight. The hockey video will promote the NCAA DI Men’s Hockey Regional. The golf video will promote the LPGA Symetra Tour—GreatLIFE Challenge and PGA Tour Champions Sanford International event.

FALLS PARK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER CONTINUES TO SHINE The CVB is excited to report that the Visitor Information Center at Falls Park just completed the busiest season since its opening in 2001! The 2017 season shows 230,923 people visited or entered the Visitor Information Center, which is 14,660 more people than in 2016. Another 700,000 people are estimated to have visited the park last year. Visitors from 50 states and 70 foreign countries signed the guestbook. The top 10 states signing in were Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, California, Florida and North Dakota. The top 10 countries signed in the guest book were Canada, Australia, Germany, England, France, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Norway, the Netherlands and Italy. The Falls Park Visitor Information Center is managed and marketed by the Sioux Falls CVB.

Basketball and hockey ads will run through March and golf will launch in August. The ads will reach a regional audience and participating university locations and target people with specific interests for each respective sport.

Retired Army General to speak at annual CVB luncheon The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) 2018 Visitor Industry Luncheon will feature retired Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, a decorated 37-year army veteran and global authority on leadership and preparedness. The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Honoré was the Commander of Joint RETIRED LT. GEN. Task Force Katrina and Global Preparedness RUSSEL L. HONORÉ Authority and became known as the “Category 5 General” for his striking leadership style in coordinating military relief efforts in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Honoré now shares his no-nonsense approach to getting the job done by showing organizations how to successfully lead and execute a mission. Authentic, uplifting and never “stuck on stupid,” Honoré delivers a bracing dose of candor with real-world leadership lessons that will equip attendees with a mindset of global preparedness and instill confidence in tomorrow’s leaders.

2018 VISITOR INDUSTRY LUNCHEON May 8, 2018 Sioux Falls Convention Center

The CVB’s annual Visitor Industry Luncheon is held each year during National Travel and Tourism Week. It brings together visitor industry professionals to celebrate all things travel and tourism related in Sioux Falls. During the luncheon, the CVB will recognize their annual Visitor Industry Award winners. Award categories include Heart of the City Award, First Impressions Award and Business Award. More details regarding ticket information and award nomination forms will be available in the coming weeks at visitsiouxfalls.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Carlson to be honored by SME Long-time local business leader Rod Carlson is the 2018 South Dakota Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year. The award, sponsored by Sales & Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls (SME), will be presented to Carlson at the SME Excellence Awards event on Feb. 27 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

relationships paved the way for him to move into the world of banking, health care and, most recently, as director of public relations and marketing for Active Generations.

A native of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Carlson graduated from Brown College and spent 31 years blazing the trail for the growth ROD CARLSON Active Generations of the cable and telecommunications industry in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota and Nebraska for Midcontinent Communications. His diversified skill set and natural ability to develop long-lasting business and personal

Carlson is a committed community volunteer who has served countless non-profits, including the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a past board member of the Sioux Falls Airshow. Carlson’s honest, thoughtful and heartfelt representation of these many organizations has brought millions of dollars in support of their causes. Tickets to the SME Excellence Awards are $50 each or free for SME members. The social begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit smesiouxfalls.org.

Make-A-Wish requests airline miles donations Make-A-Wish® South Dakota will hold their seventh annual Wishes in Flight campaign on March 1. The campaign encourages South Dakotans to donate their unused airline miles to Make-A-Wish. Donated miles enable the chapter to grant travel wishes to kids across the state facing critical illnesses.

Air travel continues to be the largest expense of the chapter’s annual budget and donated miles help to offset the costs of granting travel wishes. Once the miles are donated, they never expire and 100 percent of the donated miles stay in South Dakota. Over the last six years more than 11 million miles have been donated, saving the organization thousands of dollars in airfare each year.

More than 70 percent of the wishes granted by Make-A-Wish require air travel. Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, remains the most popular travel destination, Hawaii is second and other wish trips take kids all over the country and world. Since September, 30 wishes have been granted and more than 75 kids are in the process of receiving a wish. “Donating miles is a unique way to help us fulfill our mission” said Paul Krueger,

president and CEO of Make-A-Wish South Dakota. “Travel wishes allow families to be together and to focus on one another rather than illness and everything else they are facing.” Wishes in Flight is a statewide campaign and is locally sponsored by KSFY-TV, Five Star Call Centers and Midco. Miles will be accepted by phone on March 1 by calling 1(800) 640-9198. Miles can also be donated any time online at southdakota.wish.org. A minimum donation of 1,000 miles is required for Delta and 500 miles for United. To expedite the process, you need to have your account number and know exactly how many miles you would like to donate.

OLLI hosts community lecture series The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at University Center will host its third annual OLLI Community Lecture Series for the Sioux Falls community in March. This year’s community lecture series includes four sessions under the theme 2023 Forecast – Envisioning Sioux Falls for Seniors. Each session is a panel discussion moderated by community leader Jim Woster. The sessions will cover the topics of development, health care, entertainment and diversity and will focus on how Sioux Falls became what it is, where the city is now and what it will be in the future for seniors and others in the community. Each session will be conducted at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3801 E. 26th St., from 1–3 p.m.

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The OLLI Community Lecture Series features presentations and panel discussions with leading professionals in a variety of fields. Each year, OLLI makes the series open to the public, at no cost, as a way of thanking the community whose generous support has helped OLLI grow over the past eleven years. The goal of the series, in keeping with OLLI’s mission, is to inform participants about interesting and relevant topics. No registration is required and there is no fee to participate. More information is available at olliuc.org.

OLLI COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES

March 6 Sioux Falls – The Modern Era March 13 Sioux Falls – Quality Health Care March 20 Sioux Falls – Entertainment March 27 Sioux Falls – Its Changing Face

BUSINESS SENSE

Top Provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that affect small business Major tax reform in the form of H.R.1, often referred to as The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law Dec. 22, 2017, makes some notable changes which are certain to affect small business. While some changes allow for transition periods, others require small businesses to begin implementing the new laws as early as Jan. 1, 2018. Therefore, small businesses should consider giving prompt attention to new tax law as it may affect their current tax landscape. The following are some of the most notable changes that affect small business:

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• Corporate tax rate – Rates are reduced from a top rate of 35 percent to a flat 21 percent. • Corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) – The corporate AMT is repealed. • Pass-through businesses – Pass-through businesses are allowed a deduction tantamount to excluding 20 percent of the business income of many pass-through entities and sole proprietors. For owners otherwise subject to the top 37 percent individual tax rate, the effective tax rate on qualified income may be reduced to 29.6 percent. ◦◦ Pass-through owners whose taxable income exceeds $315,000 for a joint return (or lower amounts for single filers) are subject to restrictions on the 20 percent deduction in situations where the business did not have a specified level of wage payments or a specified amount of tangible, depreciable assets used in the business. In addition, restrictions on the deduction apply to certain service businesses and other businesses described in the new law. • Capital expensing – The legislation provides for immediate expensing (i.e., 100 percent bonus depreciation) for certain qualified assets acquired and placed in service after Sept. 27, 2017. The 100 percent bonus depreciation benefit will begin to phase out in 2023. The Act also increased the expensing allowance under section 179 to $1 million, also subject to a phase-out. • Business interest – The deduction for net business interest of corporations and many pass-through businesses is limited under a formula. Generally speaking, deductions cannot exceed 30

percent of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for the next four years. After that period, interest deductions may not exceed 30 percent of EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes). Disallowed interest deductions can generally be carried forward indefinitely, but may be subject to certain limitations applicable to partnerships. Certain taxpayers are exempted from these rules, including taxpayers with average gross receipts of $25 million or less for the three years immediately preceding the effective date of this provision, as well as taxpayers involved in certain real estate activities. • Net operating losses (NOLs) – The Act limits the NOL deduction to 80 percent of taxable income. Carrybacks are generally eliminated, but unused losses can be carried forward indefinitely. • Domestic manufacturing deduction – The Internal Revenue Code section 199 domestic manufacturing deduction is repealed. • Overall methods of accounting – The Act increases the gross receipts threshold above which C corporations and partnerships with C corporation partners must generally use the accrual method of accounting from $5 million to $25 million. • Like-kind exchanges – Like-kind exchanges under section 1031 are limited to real property that is not held primarily for sale. Personal property no longer qualifies for tax-deferred treatment. • Tax brackets – The law provides for seven individual tax brackets – 10, 12, 22, 24, 32, 35 and 37 percent. The top individual rate of 37 percent will apply for individuals earning $500,000 and above and joint filers earning at least $600,000. Small businesses would be well advised to thoughtfully consider how the new tax law potentially impacts them. For example, review of certain tax methods of accounting and general tax entity choice, such as C-Corporation versus S-Corporation, may provide added tax benefit moving forward. As usual, it is recommended that you work with your tax advisor on how these changes affect your specific business. Jason Zanderson is a Partner at RSM US LLP. He leads the tax practice in the Sioux Falls office. Zanderson has more than 24 years of experience in public accounting and is knowledgeable in various industries including manufacturing/processing, distribution, construction, professional services and real estate.

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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.

Accountable To You, Inc.

3101 W. 41ST ST., SUITE 201A accountabletoyouinc.com Accountable To You, Inc. provides bookkeeping, payroll and training services. L to R: Carson Moore, Michelle Markgraf, Mark Luke, Kiri Sells, Chris Filsinger, Molly Okerlund (president), Daschle Larsen, Laurie Knutson and Dylon Bollock. NEW MEMBER

Advantage Seamless Gutters, LLC

advantageseamlessguttersllc.com Advantage Seamless Gutters, LLC is family owned and locally operated for all your gutter needs including soffit, fascia and siding for new and existing installations. L to R: Tom Ries, Marie Christensen, Oliver Christensen, Dan Doyle, Matt Christensen (owner), Mark Luke, Craig Lindes, Henry Christensen, Aidan Jutting and April Meyerink. NEW MEMBER

Arete Wealth Management, LLC

NEW MEMBER

6209 E. SILVER MAPLE CIR., SUITE 101 aretewealth.com Arete is a boutique investment firm focused on bespoke investments and access to institutional grade investments that university endowments enjoy; specializing in private equity, investment banking and blockchain. L to R: Aidan Thurman, Mark Luke, Lynda Billars, Pat Thurman, Daren Anderson, Dennis Thurman (proprietor), Randy Knecht, Becky Thurman, Alexis Konstant and Ashton Thurman.

Lewis Drug, Inc.

NEW LOCATION

2901 S. MINNESOTA AVE. lewisdrug.com Lewis Drug celebrated their relocation to their newest store at 37th and Minnesota Ave. They operate 54 stores and celebrated 75 years in 2017. L to R: Bob Meyer, Ryan Schneider, Mayor Mike Huether, Steve Van Buskirk, Mark Griffin (president & CEO), Mark Luke, Nikki Griffin (corporate VP), Lynda Billars, Daschle Larsen and Sara Hahn.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Macurco Gas Detection

EXPANSION

3601 N. ST. PAUL AVE. macurco.com Macurco is excited to unveil and celebrate the expansion and redesign of their facility. L to R: Chad Hatch, April Meyerink, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Rod Carlson, Jeffrey Christiansen (vice president/general manager), Heather Christiansen, Marcus Mahlen, Michael Krumwiede, Julie Strandell, Mike Strandell (CEO), Cindi Johnson and Paul Schock.

RL Real Estate Group

3626 S. SOUTHEASTERN AVE. rlrealestategroup.com RL Real Estate Group is a residential real estate brokerage servicing Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. L to R: Lynda Billars, Tracie Storo, Cory Weeden, Cullan Laughlin, Mark Luke, Regan Laughlin (broker/owner), Tim Sturdevant, Heath Fitzsimmons, Gita Hendricks and Jennifer Nordman. NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Salvation Army

EXPANSION/REMODEL

900 N. CLIFF AVE. sasiouxfalls.org This is a time of growth and celebration as The Salvation Army expands their outreach to the community through the remodeling of the new Family Services office. L to R: Roger Priestley, April Meyerink, Tim Sturdevant, Major Thomas E. Riggs (commanding officer), Steve Cook (advisory board chair), Andrea Miller, James Payer II, Mark Luke and Ron Mattice.

The Sampson House

NEW MEMBER

522 N. MAIN AVE., SUITE 100 thesampsonhouse.com The Sampson House is a digital marketing agency that focuses on brand building, content creation, company storytelling and strategy. L to R: Mike Hall, Kerry McDonald, April Meyerink, Angela Berry, Jeff Sampson, Valerie Sampson (owner), Karla Santi, Mark Luke, Michelle Markgraf, James Gaspar and Milana Arambasic.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS South Dakota Miss Amazing

sd.missamazing.org South Dakota Miss Amazing provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities to build confidence and selfesteem in a supportive environment. L to R: Emily Worden, Lynda Billars, Lindy Hill, Mark Luke, Becca Worden (state director), Catherine Foy, Dan Doyle and Rhiannon Israel. NEW MEMBER

Tax Consultants, Inc.

1600 W. 12TH ST. taxconsultantsinc.net Tax Consultants, Inc. has relocated and expanded in staffing, office space and parking. L to R: Felicia Watson, Andrea Miller, Laurie Knutson, Ashley DeMent, Mark Luke, Tracey Watson (president), Cindi Johnson, Mike Hauck and Rachel Mulder. NEW LOCATION/NEW OWNER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Thrivent Financial

3901 W. TECHNOLOGY CIRCLE connect.thrivent.com/mark-schlueter connect.thrivent.com/anthony-pizer Thrivent offers a broad range of products, services and guidance from financial representatives to help members blend faith, finances and generosity. L to R: Nancy Weber-Sweere, James Gaspar, Gerri Healy, Tyler Tschetter, Janet Schlueter, Mark Schlueter (wealth advisor), Mark Luke, Anthony Pizer (financial associate), Derrick Karsky, Bobbi Thury and Karen Asfeldt.

NEW LOCATION

Well365

2329 N. CAREER AVE. #232 corewell365.com Well365 is a corporate wellness company. L to R: Brandi Stoner, James Gaspar, Nathan Stallinga, Karla Santi, Mark Luke, Trisha Dohn (owner/CEO), Brody Dohn, James Payer II, David Dohn, Beckett Dohn and Marissa Cool.

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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 MEMBERS

40 YEARS

Beverages-Wholesale chesterman.com Member since 1907

Electric & Mechanical Equipment & SuppliesWholesale dakotasupplygroup.com

Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Concordance Healthcare Solutions Medical Supplies concordancehealthcare.com Member since 1907

George Boom Funeral Home & Crematory

Dakota Supply Group Inc.

25 YEARS

10th Street Autawash Car Wash 10thstreetautawash.com

Funeral Directors georgeboom.com Member since 1919

CorTrust Bank

Getty Abstract & Title Company

Pearle Vision

Title Insurance, Escrows, Abstractors getty-midwest.com Member since 1919

Minnehaha Country Club Country Clubs minnehahacc.com Member since 1907

Parker Transfer & Storage, Inc. Moving & Storage parkertransfer.com Member since 1924

Schoeneman Brothers Company Lumber-Retail schoenemans.com Member since 1907

Shipley’s Garment Spa Dry Cleaners garmentspa.com Member since 1907

70 YEARS

Stan Houston Equipment Co., Inc. Contractors Equipment & Supply stanhouston.com

55 YEARS

Austad’s Golf

Golf Equipment, Supplies, Clothing austads.com

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Banks cortrustbank.com

Optical pearlevision.com

20 YEARS

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Associate Member sfhumanesociety.com

10 YEARS

Architectural Millwork, Ltd. Millwork-Windows & Doors

Enterprise Institute Associate Member sdei.org

Quoin Financial Bank Banks quoinbank.com

Northwestern Mutual - Ross Reitsma Affiliate-Insurance nmfn.com/rossreitsma

5 YEARS

Allied Solutions Associate Member alliedsolutions.net

Michael Costanzo Associate Member

Cornerstone Poured Foundation, Inc. Concrete Contractors cornerstonepoured.com

Dakota Marine Detachment #659, Marine Corps League Associate Member mcleague.com/mdp/userpages/ DAKOTA_MARINE-711.php

Legacy Development/Consulting Real Estate-Development legacy-developments.com

SculptureWalk

Associate Member sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com

Sky Zone Sioux Falls Entertainment skyzone.com/siouxfalls

Sioux Falls Up & Coming Associate Member sfupandcoming.com

St. Joseph’s Indian School Donor Care Center Associate Member stjo.org

FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS WHO REINVESTED IN THEIR DECEMBER ANNIVERSARY MONTH Dirty Dog Spa

Pet Grooming dirtydogspasd.com

Dynamic Spine Chiropractic Health Center Chiropractors, DC dynamicspinehealth.com

KeySolutions EAP

Employee Assistance Programs keysolutionseap.com

The Barrel House Restaurants thebarrelhousesd.com

MEMBERSHIP

New Members Cowboy Chicken

Restaurants Angela Kush, (605) 334-0009 2700 W. 41st St., 57105 cowboychicken.com

Firehouse Subs

Restaurants Eric Engelstad, (605) 275-2400 5200 E. Arrowhead Pkwy., 57110 firehousesubs.com

Job Corps

School Jeff Hayward, (605) 275-4611 517 W. 10th St., 57104 jobcorps.gov

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.

Let’s Go, Jo! Jolene Loetscher - Mayor 2018 Associate Member Jolene Loetscher, (605) 310-2056 P.O. Box 91534, 57109 letsgojo.com

Southeastern Dental Center

Dentists Daniel Goede, DDS, (605) 335-8030 2851 E. Jackson St., 57108 sedentalcenter.com

Nice Bats

Pest Control Jim & Laura Woods, (605) 764-9517 P.O. Box 353, Canton, 57013 nicebats.com

Paul TenHaken for Mayor

Associate Member Paul TenHaken, (605) 310-6486 P.O. Box 961, 57101 tenhakenformayor.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 Deborah McIsaac Deborah McIsaac recently joined the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce as Membership Director. For the last six years, she worked for Simon Property Group at the Empire Mall. Her focus was to seek out and collaborate with local and regional business owners to match entrepreneurial passion with market demands. McIsaac holds a bachelors degree in international business, human resource management and industrial relations from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She will graduate in March from Bellevue University with a Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management. McIsaac and her daughter, Jacqueline, live in Dell Rapids with their two dogs Beluga and Cristalli.

What is your favorite place to take a visitor to Sioux Falls? Honestly, Foundation Park. I have worked with many business owners and taken them on tours of our city. Foundation Park is a great visual of the future of Sioux Falls and our community’s commitment to its continued development.

Name a tool you could not live without. Why? DEBORAH McISAAC

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

My eraser. We all make mistakes. I try to be as prepared as I can to mend them. Identify it, own it and fix it.

What is the best piece of advice you have received? Try to be the person your dog thinks you are.

Share one or two of your goals for your first year with the Chamber. My first goal is to learn as much as I can as fast as I can. This is an amazing organization! My second goal is to support my team in crafting a solid membership experience. Our Chamber members have played a pinnacle role in the development of our great city—we need to tell their story so all businesses understand why it is valuable to be a part of the Chamber’s mission.

Make a prediction! What change(s) do you expect might happen in the Sioux Falls business community in the next five years? I believe city limits will become more fluid in the near future. Both Sioux Falls and their bedroom communities are expanding. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is ready to support businesses through this growth and transition. We are actively focused on the future, today.

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