February/March 2019 Chamber News by Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News February/March 2019

Vol. 54, No. 5

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A GREAT PLACE TO RETIRE Strong economy and quality of life opportunities attract older citizens to Sioux Falls

IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY

A great place to retire Strong economy and quality of life opportunities attract older citizens to Sioux Falls...............................................22-29

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FEATURES

Chamber to host Cybersecurity Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-21 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-36 Business Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-41 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 From the Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

ON THE COVER

A couple strolls along a trail at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum in Sioux Falls. A high quality of life is one factor that can attract retirees to move to Sioux Falls. Photo by Mike Shafer.

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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

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Message from the Chair What is it about Sioux Falls that draws people to move here and put down roots? What makes our city attractive to the young person looking for a place to launch a career, the mid-career professional with a family, or the older person ready to retire? I’m confident it is not the weather we receive during these first months of the year! I believe the answer is that we are a city of opportunity. Whether pursuing business and career opportunities, seeking quality education or looking for a community that offers great quality of life options – people of all ages and stages can find it in Sioux Falls. TIM STURDEVANT 2018-19 Chair of the Board

...we’re more effective when we’re all on the same team.

Consider some of our recent accolades – Forbes’ Best Small Place for Business and Careers, the 2018 Best City for Young Professionals according to SmartAsset and one of the top three Best Cities to Retire according to 24/7 Wall Street. We have created a place with an exceptional quality of life and a robust economy. There is no one person or organization that can take credit for that. It is the result of decades of collaboration and a willingness to work together in order to maximize our ability to address challenges and embrace opportunities. We are fortunate that our Chamber members and community leaders understand that progress is everyone’s business – and that we’re more effective when we’re all on the same team. The Chamber and Convention & Visitors Bureau (a division of the Chamber) work closely with the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, the City of Sioux Falls, Downtown Sioux Falls and many more valuable partners. Each organization plays a vital role in shaping our community to be the type of place where people want to live. Forward Sioux Falls might be the best example of what we can accomplish through collaboration. This joint venture between the Chamber and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation brings together the public and private sectors to attract business, encourage job growth, support workforce development and more. Investments made through Forward Sioux Falls over the past 30+ years have enhanced our economy and improved our quality of life. A spirit of collaboration is why Sioux Falls has been successful, and keeping that spirit is how we can ensure a bright future.

2018-19 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR TIM STURDEVANT Sturdevant’s Auto Parts CHAIR-ELECT BOBBI THURY Legacy Law Firm, P.C. VICE CHAIR DAN DOYLE Cutler Law Firm TREASURER ALEX RAMIREZ USA Media TV IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR STEVE VAN BUSKIRK Van Buskirk Companies PRESIDENT/CEO JASON BALL Chamber of Commerce

EX-OFFICIO KENT ALBERTY Sioux Falls School Board JEAN BENDER Minnehaha County Commission KYLE GROOS Sioux Falls Catholic Schools MAYOR PAUL TENHAKEN City of Sioux Falls DR. BRIAN MAHER Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System JIM SCHMIDT Lincoln County Commission

BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOM BIEGLER Regency Hotel Management MARTIN DESLAURIERS UBS Financial Services, Inc. DAVID FLICEK Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center PAUL HANSON Sanford Health SHARON HASELHOFF Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort PAM HOMAN Augustana University CHRIS HOUWMAN Malloy RANDY KNECHT Journey Group LAURIE KNUTSON SCOTT LAWRENCE Lawrence & Schiller, Inc. CHRISTY NICOLAISEN Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls KARLA SANTI Blend Interactive CLAIRE SANTOS Zoup! and Wingstop CURT ZASKE

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 JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Manager RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager PATRICK DASCHEL CVB Sales Manager ERIN DEWITT CVB Sales Manager JENNIE DOYEN Marketing & Communications Director ANNA ELIASON CVB Sales Manager AMY M. FARR Membership Development Manager JEFF FEJFAR Web Designer

RENAE HANSEN-KRUID Front Office Assistant MARY HUBLOU CVB First Impressions Manager/Project Assistant KAYLA HUIZING Young Professionals Network Manager JAY KALTENBACH CVB Services/Resale Manager ALEXANDRA LeBLANC CVB Sales Director PAT LUND Member Services Manager MIKE LYNCH Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations DEBORAH McISAAC Membership Director JILL NIEDRINGHAUS CVB Sales Manager KRISTA ORSACK CVB Director of Marketing DEBRA OWEN Public Policy Director KATHIE PUTHOFF CVB Administrative Assistant HOLLY RADER Agri-Business Division Manager EMILY SCHAFFER CVB Creative Development Manager TERI SCHMIDT CVB Executive Director TERESA SCHREIER Public Affairs & Communications Assistant SUSAN SEACHRIS Administrative/Accounting Assistant 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 MEMBERSHIP

MIXERS TUESDAY, FEB. 12

SPONSORED BY:

4:30–6:30 p.m. Edgewood Prairie Crossings 1810 S. Dorothy Ave.

SIOUX FALLS AREA LEGISLATIVE COFFEES SATURDAY, FEB. 2 – Districts 11, 13, 25 SATURDAY, FEB. 9 – Districts 10, 12, 15 SATURDAY, FEB. 23 – Districts: 6, 9, 14

10–11:45 a.m. Southeast Tech, The Hub Auditorium 2001 N. Career Ave. DETAILS: Legislative Coffees are conversations with legislators from Sioux Falls area districts: 6, 9-16 and 25. The public can submit questions and the conversations are moderated.

SIOUX FALLS DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13

Pierre, SD Luncheon: Capitol Rotunda DETAILS: Represent the Sioux Falls business community in Pierre.

Observe committee meetings, attend general session and enjoy lunch with your legislators. SPONSORED BY:

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

4:30–6:30 p.m. El Riad Shrine, 510 S. Phillips Ave.

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

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

BUSINESS SENSE

WORKSHOPS

Noon-1 p.m. • $10, bring your own lunch Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Feb. 20 • Lead Yourself: A guide to prioritizing, setting and executing goals Presented by Annie Myers, Wells Fargo

Tuesday, March 5 • Five Dimensions of Leadership Presented by Molly Christianson from Empowered Coaching LLC

Tuesday, March 12 • Networking 101: Elevator Pitch Presented by Val Pugsley-Tischler, PUSH Personal Development

Wednesday, March 20 • Intelligent Email Marketing Presented by 9 Clouds RSVP to vwillson@siouxfalls.com or at siouxfallschamber.com

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

MORNING MINGLE THURSDAY, FEB. 28

Dacotah Bank, 300 S. Phillips Ave. 7:30–9 a.m. DETAILS: Before your day gets too hectic, join the Chamber for an energetic morning networking opportunity. Drop in as your schedule permits for a cup of coffee and conversation with other members of the business community.

COST: Free

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE SATURDAY, MARCH 16

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 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Sioux Falls. RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

SIOUX FALLS CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE THURSDAY, APRIL 18

7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. DETAILS: Businesses of every size need a cybersecurity plan. This conference offers insight into threats facing businesses, best practices for mitigating risk and ways to respond to cyber threats. REGISTER: siouxfallschamber.com

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.

OFF THE CLOCK THURSDAY, MARCH 7 4–7 p.m. Avera Prairie Center 1000 E. 23rd St.

DETAILS: This month’s Off the Clock is sponsored by Avera. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and door prizes. This is an event you will not want to miss. Feel free to bring a co-worker or friend! COST: Free

MORNING BUZZ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 7:30–9 a.m. University of Northwestern 4721 W. 71st St.

DETAILS: Set those alarm clocks early! Morn-

ing-minded young professionals are invited to come enjoy coffee and conversation with other YPN members at our March Morning Buzz at the University of Northwestern. COST: Free

Find us on social media or visit siouxfallsypn.com

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH MIKE COOPER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: GAGE BROTHERS THURSDAY, MARCH 21

DETAILS: Join us for a Seat at the Table with

DETAILS: Join us for a tour of the new Gage

Noon–1 p.m. City Center (Room 110) 231 N. Dakota Ave.

Mike Cooper! Mike graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Design from South Dakota State University and later earned his Master of Public Administration degree from the University of South Dakota. He has been employed with the City of Sioux Falls for 30 years and has been the Director of Planning and Building Services since March 2005. Mike has over 40 years of experience working with local government in South Dakota and is a Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and the American Society of Landscape Architects. A Seat at the Table is reserved for the first 25 YPN Members to RSVP. COST: $5 event only, $10 event + lunch

Noon–1 p.m. Gage Brothers 2800 N. Bahnson Ave.

Brothers Concrete Products facility which is located on 45 acres in an industrial park in northeast Sioux Falls. Get an inside look at one of the most automated precast plants in North America! This event is limited to the first 25 YPN Members to RSVP. COST: Free

ACTION TEAM MEETINGS You can help shape key areas of YPN programming by joining an Action Team. All team meetings are held at the Chamber office and are open to any YPN member who would like to get involved. Volunteering with an Action Team is a great way to strengthen professional connections and exercise your skills in collaboration, facilitation and project management. For more details on the responsibilities of each team, visit siouxfallsypn.com.

SOCIAL ACTION TEAM Tuesday, March 5 4-5 p.m. MEMBERSHIP ACTION TEAM Wednesday, March 13 4-5 p.m. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTION TEAM Wednesday, Feb. 27 4-5 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 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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The Choir of Man at the Washington Pavilion

Dakota Landscapes: February First Friday Exhibit

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Robert Dubac’s “The Book of Moron” at the Washington Pavilion

1-9

Sioux Falls Winter Carnival

Fleetwood Mac at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

2 MallWalk 3

A Winter’s Tale: Time Was Time Is at Augustana University

6th Annual In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast

8-9

Valentine Twilight Flights

8-9

Bulls and Broncos at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Empire Whiskey Fest at The District

9-10

Great Plains Golf Expo

9-10

South Dakota Symphony: Jurassic Park - In Concert

12-13

Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure

13-16

NSIC Swimming & Diving Championships

I Am, He Said--A Celebration of Neil Diamond at the Washington Pavilion

Father Daughter Dance at El Riad Shrine

15-17

39th Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale

2019 Sioux Falls Go Red For Women Event

Blake Shelton Friends and Heros Tour 2019 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

KISS End of the Road Tour at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

16-17

38th Annual Greater Midwest Toy Show

6-12

NAIA DII Men’s Basketball Championship

Sioux Empire Wedding Network Spring Bridal Showcase

Live on Stage Sioux Falls: VOX FORTURA

Big Head Todd & The Monsters at The District

Microsoft DigiGirlz Event

James Taylor, with special guest Bonnie Raitt at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

7-10

52nd Annual Sioux Empire Sportmen’s Show

9-12

2019 Summit League Basketball Championships

22-24

Sioux Empire Home Show

11-13

Rock of Ages at Washington Pavilion

Brrrvana 2019

13th Annual Sioux Falls St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Fundraiser

The Church Basement Ladies in Rise Up, O Men

14-16

SDHS State A Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament

South Dakota Stained Glass Concert

14-24

Steel Magnolias at Orpheum Theater

SME Excellence Awards

40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Wine & Warbirds, a fundraiser for Joe Foss Squadron, CAF

Atmosphere at The District

26-28

Monty Python’s Spamalot

21-24

DAPA: Freckleface Strawberry The Musical

Dierks Bentley at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

South Dakota Symphony: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Family Concert

Aaron Lewis at The District

MARCH 1

Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Presents: The Benny Weinbeck Trio

26-28

Central Plains Dairy Expo

South Dakota Symphony: Prokofiev Symphony No 5

Augustana University presents: “Postcards from Down Under”

2-5

NSIC Basketball Championships

Dwight Yoakam at the Washington Pavilion

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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 2018

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

7,389 PERMITS

2016

6,755 PERMITS

2017

BISMARCK

2.7%

6,873 PERMITS

2018 0

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2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

FARGO

2.3%

8000

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

Source: City of Sioux Falls

2.8%

RAPID CITY

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

3.1%

DECEMBER 2018

SIOUX FALLS

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2.5%

ROCHESTER

2.8%

CEDAR RAPIDS

2.7%

800 OMAHA

2.7%

700

DES MOINES

2.4%

LINCOLN

2.3%

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 2018

400

10 $701.8 million $303.1 million

300

$739.2 million $268.9 million

$8.58 $8.81

200

$8.37

(IN MILLIONS)

100

$9.22

$786.6 million $302.2 million

$7.98

$7.90

SOYBEANS 2017

2016

Source: City of Sioux Falls

Total Construction Value

2018

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

New Non-Residential Construction Value

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview DECEMBER 2018

CORN

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

$3.41

$3.18

$3.15

New Listings: 233 Days on the Market Until Sale: 79 Median Sales Price: $195,000 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,194 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

$2.85

November

2017

October November

2018

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FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

APRIL MEYERINK Black Hills Federal Credit Union

COLE ROBBINS U.S. Bank

MIKE HAUCK

Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC

BRAD NELSON Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls

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.

TAMMY BEINTEMA JDRF

GITA HENDRICKS MG & Assoc./Yoli BB

LINDY HILL Avera Health

DEBRA PETERSON CorTrust Bank

JACKIE WENTWORTH Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers The Ambassador Committee promotes the Chamber and assists in bringing new members into the organization. The Diplomat Committee works to maintain membership strength in the Chamber and provide outstanding customer service to members. Their volunteer service helps keep the Chamber strong. Featured Ambassadors and Diplomats this month include: April Meyerink, Black Hills Federal Credit Union, current chair of the committee and has been an ambassador for three years; Mike Hauck, Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC, 12 years as an ambassador.

Tammy Beintema, JDRF, 11 years as a diplomat; Lindy Hill, Avera Health, four years as a diplomat; Debra Peterson, CorTrust Bank, 20 years as a diplomat; and Cole Robbins, U.S. Bank, one year as a diplomat. Diplomats who complete all their member contact calls each month are part of the 100 Club. One member of the 100 Club is recognized as the Service Star. The December Service Star was awarded to Brad Nelson, Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls. Gita Hendricks, MG & Assoc./Yoli BB, was recognized as the Event Champion for consistently attending Chamber events.

Diplomat Team of the Month for December went to Captain Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services; James Payer II, Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons; Angie Wahl, J Wahl Home Inspection; and Lenn Patterson George, West Plains Engineering, Inc.

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. Professional portraits of Chamber volunteers are courtesy Chad Phillips Photography. chadphillipsphotography.com.

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New Faces & Promotions Mike Young has been promoted to the position of President of Sioux Falls Tower. Young joined Sioux Falls Tower in 2003 and has served in the roles of tower technician, crew chief, project manager, and most recently as chief operating officer (COO). Craig Snyder will remain with the company in his role as CEO, and will coordinate responsibilities with Young as he assumes the role of president. Minnwest Bank has hired Megan Brown as a VP Commercial Banker. She has more than 25 years of financial services industry experience with roles in business banking, business development, and risk management. Chad Pederson also joined the bank as a Business Development Officer-Depository & Cash Management Services. Pederson has 15 years of experience in account & portfolio management and sales in a variety of industries, including banking, hospitality, and technology. The Helpline Center Board of Directors has promoted Janet Kittams to Chief Executive Officer. Kittams has served as President of the Helpline Center since 2013. She began as a Helpline Center volunteer in 1993 before joining the agency full-time in 1994. She left the organization in 2007 but returned in 2010 as its Executive Director. Under Kittams’s leadership, the Helpline Center has experienced significant growth in programs and resources. Architecture Incorporated has hired Manisha Shrestha as an architectural intern. Shrestha received a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from South Dakota State University and a bachelors’ degree in architecture from the Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Nepal. Kalen K. Biord has become a partner in the firm of Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP. Biord is a member of the firm’s Transactions and General Business group. He joined the firm in 2017 after practicing law for

several years in Wyoming. His practice focuses on real estate transactions, entity formation, purchases and sales of businesses, leasing and financing agreements, natural resources law and wind energy development. Karleen Kurvink joins Houston Engineering, Inc. in Sioux Falls as an Administrative Assistant. She will support staff with daily administrative duties, including being the friendly face welcoming office visitors. A Sioux Falls native, Kurvink brings more than 30 years of administrative experience working in the engineering industry. MetaBank has hired Mark Bickett as the new Director of Risk Management Systems and Ryan Kessinger as consumer lending business program manager. Bickett is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and has two decades of experience working with multiple companies across multiple industries, private and public, managing and improving the analytic capabilities of financial reporting systems. Kessinger has a decade of experience in the banking industry in various roles including credit card customer service, sales and mortgage departments. MetaBank has promoted the following eight staff members: John Parsons to HR recruiter; Sheila Wolfe to compliance director; Tina Buhta to director of compliance; Nike Burke to financial intelligence analyst II; Amanda Krueger to senior compliance analyst; Drew Piearson to senior risk analyst; Jarred Stohr to security analyst I; and Benjamin Brouillette to BSA/AML compliance analyst. Workers’ compensation insurance provider, RAS has hired five new team members and promoted two. Susan Montgomery joined as Policy Services Representative and has a long history of admin and medical experience. Michelle McAvoy joined as Claims Customer Service Representative, she previously handled

surety bond claims for 12 years. Kelsey Hart began as an Accounting Clerk. Kayla Taverna is the Human Resources Coordinator. Kelsie Kruger joined as Claims Customer Service Representative, she has 14 years of customer service experience. Chandale Johnson was promoted to New Business Development Assistant from Claims Customer Service Representative. Rudy Kreyer was promoted to Business Development Manager from Business Development Specialist. Nick Howey and Chad Huston have joined AmesburyTruth. Howey is the Environmental Health & Safety Engineer with responsibility for the Sioux Falls and Fremont, Nebraska plants. He has an extensive background in safety program management. Huston is Maintenance Team Lead. He has 19 years of experience in manufacturing and supervisory roles. AmesburyTruth also promoted Emily Shearer to Finance Manager. She has been with the company since 2014. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls welcomes Jennifer Reecy and Don L. Rahn CFP®. Reecy joins as Chief Employee Experience Officer. Through a diverse career path, she brings a depth of leadership, coaching, and consulting experience. Rahn has returned to the bank as a Wealth Advisor. He has 26 years’ experience in the financial planning and investment management industries. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls has promoted several employees. Bill Anderson to Executive Vice President; Teresa Ulven to Vice President; Yvette Christion to Vice President; Matt Adamson to Assistant Vice President; Veronica Paulson to Assistant Vice President; Carrie Reider to Officer; Chase Hoffman to Officer; Maggie Groteluschen, Vice President, recently transitioned to Personal Wealth Manager.

Honors & Awards Jackie Wentworth, Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau, received the Ruth Ziolkowski Outstanding Hospitality & Customer Service Award. The award was presented during the 2019 Governor’s Conference

on Tourism to four visitor industry members from across South Dakota. This award honors tourism industry professionals who display outstanding and genuine hospitality to visitors.

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FACES & PLACES

Leadership Voyage Federal Credit Union announced that its CEO Darla Erb will retire effective December 31, 2019. Current COO, Jeff Schmidt, has been appointed as CEO-elect and will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2020. Erb has served in her current role for 21 years and the credit union industry for 38 years. During Erb’s tenure as Chief Executive Officer at Voyage, she played a critical role in helping the credit union adapt to industry changes - most importantly in the areas of technology and culture. Business Resource Network’s Board of Directors elected new officers and members for 2019. Leadership includes Chair Bonnie Duffy, Duffy Appraisals; Vice Chair Nicole

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Good Deeds Freesemann, Raven Industries, Inc.; and Secretary/Treasurer Pat Herman, Center for Disabilities. Joel Sylvester, Five Star Call Centers, joins the board as a new member. Other board members include: Sara Garbe, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation; Michelle Grimm, Berry Global; Kellie Hauglid, SD Rehabilitation Center for the Blind; Dawn Ingalls, Avera; Vicki Nelson, Division of Rehabilitation Services; Heather Springer, Woods Fuller Schultz & Smith P.C.; and Dawn Uthe, Carsforsale.com.

Sammons Financial Group donated $1,015,000 to organizations in the Sioux Falls area during 2018. In addition, employees volunteered approximately 2,150 hours of their time to local causes. For many years, Sammons has supported the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History, which focuses on education, conservation, recreation, and discovery. This year, they contributed $50,000 to help with signage for the zoo’s newest and most popular exhibit – Fortress of the Bears. Employees of Smithfield Foods donated more than $568,000 to the Sioux Empire United Way. The company’s 2018 fundraising campaign had an employee participation rate of more than 85 percent.

Be Seen

3 1-5 The January Membership Mixer was hosted by Sanford

Health at the Sanford Imagenetics building. Sioux Falls President Paul Hanson welcomed approximately 250 guests, who enjoyed live music, refreshments and networking with fellow Chamber members.

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6 6 New Chamber members gathered with ambassadors and diplomats for an introductory mixer at the Blarney Stone Pub in January.

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7-9 YPN members took enjoyed a warm, tropical setting for their January Off the Clock. The event was held at the Butterfly House and Aquarium

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10 Kevin Tupy, Crescent Capital Holdings LLC, was the featured guest at YPN’s popular A Seat at the Table event. The session gives young professionals the chance to ask questions of and learn from an established leader in the business community.

10 VALUABLE CONNECTIONS EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES Fredrikson & Byron Expands Government Relations Practice with New Lobbyists in South Dakota

Make “the perfect new home for us” happen New neighborhood. Smaller house.

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11-13 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 share their views on issues expected to arise during the session. Approximately 250 people attended this year’s breakfast, which was moderated by Deb Fischer-Clemens, Avera Health.

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17 18 14-19 The 66th annual Sioux Empire Livestock Show was held Jan. 2226 at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The event attracted livestock producers and buyers from across the country and generated an estimated $3 million economic impact for Sioux Falls. 20-25 At the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions, the top market livestock are auctioned off for a premium. This year’s event generated more than $100,000 in premiums for producers and $8,400 to fund an exhibitor scholarship.

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COVER STORY

A GREAT PLACE TO RETIRE BY ROB SWENSON

For the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

When Lois Roelofs moved to Sioux Falls, she wondered if she appeared dehydrated because people frequently offered her a bottle of water. “Then I figured out that people were just being friendly,” she said. “I’d never had anyone offer me a bottle of water at a business before.” Roelofs, 77, is a retired nursing professor who lived in the Chicago area for about 50 years. She and her late husband, Marv, moved to Sioux Falls in June 2016 to retire. Relocating from a downtown high-rise overlooking Lake Michigan to a quiet twin home in a small city was a big change in lifestyle. She still loves visiting Chicago, but she has embraced life as a retiree in Sioux Falls. She even writes a blog about it. “I think this is a fine place to be,” she said. “I have access to everything that I had in Chicago, but less of it.” Classes offered in Sioux Falls through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, has been a saving grace for her, she said. She would appreciate a better system of public transportation and more cultural opportunities on weekday afternoons. But the community has a lot going for it, including friendliness, cleanliness and outdoor beauty, she said. For Roelofs and her husband, who passed away in 2018, a daughter and two grandchildren were the main attraction that led them to Sioux Falls. Moving closer or staying close to children or other family members is a common motivator for retirees in Sioux Falls, who experts say have a substantial impact on the economy of the growing city. “It used to be that you’d see the kids moving to be closer to mom and dad. Now you’re seeing the opposite,” said Darla Van Rosendale, CEO at Dow Rommel Village, a retirement home in Sioux Falls. “You’re seeing mom and dad move closer to the kids when they need that support.” That trend is largely driven by the good jobs that Sioux Falls provides retirees’ children, Van Rosendale said. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Sioux Falls provides lifelong learning opportunities for people age 50+ in a university setting.

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Strong economy and quality of life opportunities attract older citizens to Sioux Falls

Features such as good healthcare systems also are major attractions for retirees who move to the city from elsewhere in South Dakota, neighboring states and beyond, Van Rosendale and others said. Sanford Health and Avera Health are two large and growing healthcare providers that serve Sioux Falls and many other communities in the region. Amenities such as activities and South Dakota’s tax climate are among other factors that appeal to retirees. Cold winters might be the biggest deterrent. “I think as along as the two large hospital associations grow, we’re going to have more and more need for housing retirees – everything from condo-style apartments to skilled nursing,” Van Rosendale said. Lois Roelofs lived in the Chicago area for 50 years before retiring to Sioux Falls.

We’re going to have more and more need for housing retirees – everything from condo-style apartments to skilled nursing.” Darla Van Rosendale CEO, Dow Rommel Village Residents of Dow Rummel Village participate in an exercise class. (photo courtesy Dow Rummel Village)

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Dow Rommel has about 275 residents in living in facilities for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. The complex is in the process of opening a new, 60-apartment building to provide more assisted living and memory care services. Jason Honey, marketing director at the Trail Ridge Senior Living Community, said Sioux Falls is a retirement hub. People have moved to Trail Ridge from all over the country. During 2017, for example, in addition to South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, new residents came to Trail Ridge from Arizona, California, Florida, Missouri and New Jersey. New residents typically have a connection to Sioux Falls, such as children, the need for medical services or a desire for the state’s tax incentives, Honey said. Trail Ridge offers seniors independent living, assisted living or memory care residential options. The complex employs about 150 people and relies heavily on part-timers. Attracting and retaining enough employees can be challenging because unemployment in Sioux Falls is only about 2.5 percent.

Retired individuals comprise a significant portion of the active volunteers at both Sanford Health and Avera Health.

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HOSPITALS EMPLOY AS WELL AS TREAT SENIORS

In addition to providing medical care for a lot of Sioux Falls’ older residents, the city’s two major hospital systems are large employers that rely heavily on seniors as part-time workers and volunteers.

Sanford Health partners with Active Generations to help identity prospective workers of retirement age, said Darren Walker, vice president of human resources at Sanford Health. About 9 percent of Sanford’s overall, regional workforce is of retirement age, which the organization considers to be 62.5 years or older. In Sioux Falls, the percentage is closer to 10 percent, Walker said. The industry average is about 8 percent. Sanford also has about 400 active volunteers, and 42 percent of them are of retirement age. Sanford employs about 9,500 in the Sioux Falls area, and that was before the recent merger of Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society. Sanford values its retirement-aged employees and volunteers, Walker said. “They do wonderful work,” he said. With the city’s low unemployment rate, anything the community can do to attract older people would be good, he said. “Were really blessed in Sioux Falls with healthcare as an economic driver, with the two large health systems,” Walker said. The systems offer some of the best heath care in the United States, he said. Avera Health also actively recruits and values older residents as workers and volunteers. “They’re a great workforce. They’re responsible. They show up. They’re very caring. They’re some of our best workforce,” said David Flicek, president and CEO at the Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center. About 1,200 people volunteer at facilities affiliated with McKennan. Overall, Avera employs nearly 7,100 people in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Sioux Falls has all the ingredients to be a great place to retire, Flicek said: excellent healthcare services, solid schools, strong business community, good local government and amenities such as the Washington Pavilion. The community probably should think more about the older population and how to make the city an attractive place for them to not only live but work or volunteer, Flicek said.

They’re responsible. They show up. They’re very caring.

They’re some of our best workforce.” David Flicek President and CEO, Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

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“You just can’t say enough about the city of Sioux Falls and how attractive it is. Its low cost of living and no state income tax. That, alone, helps me attract new doctors that want to come and work here and serve this population into the future,” he said. Executives at the Active Generations Center in Sioux Falls said that while healthcare is a big attraction for retirees, many older residents want to be engaged in the community. Sioux Falls provides a lot of opportunities for people, especially those 50 and older, said Rod Carlson, director of public relations and marketing, and Tiffany Geveshausen, a member relations staffer. Active Generations, which has about 3,000 members, is one of the first places a lot of new retirees in the community check out. Its features include a fitness center, computer classes and other learning opportunities, and a variety of hobby-oriented clubs and support services. One department is devoted to helping members find jobs. Residents enjoy a card game at Dow Rummel Village. (photo courtesy Dow Rummel Village)

Sioux Falls topped a list compiled by 55places of the most affordable places to retire in the U.S. The list measured a series of factors, including overall cost of living, median home prices, state tax laws, local health care options, availability of 55+ communities, and public transit, amongst other variables. The top ranked cities not only offer reasonable housing costs, but also provide exciting amenities and healthy living options. For more information, visit 55places.com

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Forty-five companies were represented at a recent job fair at Active Generations. Phone banks are a popular employer of seniors because they often offer flexible hours, Carlson said.

Seniors talk to potential employers during a recent job fair at Active Generations.

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Sioux Falls has so many opportunities. That’s what attracts so many people.” Tiffany Geveshausen Member Relations, Active Generations Center

Volunteers prepare lunches for the Meals on Wheels program.

“What we sell is older folks will come early, stay a little late, and get done what you want to get done, after you’ve trained them,” Carlson said. Hundreds of Active Generations members also work as volunteers in programs such as Meals On Wheels. “Sioux Falls has so many opportunities. That’s what attracts so many people,” Geveshausen said.

Offering flexible work schedules is a good way for employers to attract them, he said.

CITY’S LIVABILITY IS BIG FACTOR FOR RETIREES

AARP has identified what the organization calls “The 8 Domains of Livability” – community features that significantly impact the well-being of older adults. The factors include:

Regardless of what brings retirees to Sioux Falls or keeps them community, they are a potential labor source and many of them have money to spend.

• Outdoor gathering spaces and accessible buildings

Recruiting retirees to live in the community is not a strategic priority of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. However, attracting retirees is beneficial Sioux Falls’ economy, said Dean Dziedzic, vice president of the Development Foundation.

• Opportunities for social participation

A lot of the older people who move to Sioux Falls from other states probably like the community’s cost of living and tax structure, he said. A good share of seniors who come to Sioux Falls from rural areas in South Dakota and neighboring states probably want to be closer to good healthcare services, he said. “What we’ve heard a lot from a workforce perspective is that while a lot of older people have retired from full-time work, a lot of them want to stay active with part-time jobs,” Dziedzic said.

• Good public transportation • Affordable housing options • Respect and social inclusion • Options for work and civic engagement • Age-friendly systems for communicating information • Access to affordable health services AARP also ranks neighborhoods in an online “Livability Index” for people of all ages. For example, 200 N. Phillips Ave., which is the address of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and is in the middle of Sioux Falls, ranks a relatively high 72 on a 100-point scale. However, livability scores vary from one neighborhood to the next.

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Millennials and (baby) boomers have a lot in common. If Sioux Falls works to attract millennials, it’s making Sioux Falls more attractive to boomers too.” Erik Gaikowski State Director, AARP South Dakota

THE EIGHT DOMAINS OF LIVABILITY According to AARP

• Outdoor gathering spaces and accessible buildings • Good public transportation • Affordable housing options • Opportunities for social participation • Respect and social inclusion • Options for work and civic engagement • Age-friendly systems for communicating information • Access to affordable health services

The Chamber neighborhood ranks highest in housing access and affordability (97) and lowest in health (52). In addition to the availability of healthcare services, the health category includes factors such as air-quality laws, speed limits and access to healthy food. Erik Gaikowski, state director of AARP South Dakota, said Sioux Falls is a great community for people, regardless of whether they are retired. People 50 and older are major drivers of the local and state economies, too, he said. He suggests that differences in public perception of what appeals to people of different generations is over-rated. “Millennials and [baby] boomers have a lot in common. If Sioux Falls works to attract millennials, it’s making Sioux Falls more attractive to boomers, too,” he said. Potential attractions for retirees that Sioux Falls lacks, according to one retired couple, include neighborhood developments that are designed and cater exclusively to

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Mary Simonsen and Ken Klaus researched possible retirement locations and ultimately chose to move to Sioux Falls upon concluding their careers with the federal government.

people of retirement age, according to one couple. There are apartment buildings, condominiums and retirement centers marketed for seniors, but no neighborhoods. Mary Simonsen and Ken Klaus noticed the absence of senior neighborhoods when they moved from the suburban area of Washington, D.C. to Sioux Falls in August 2016. Overall, however, the couple is very pleased with their decision to retire in Sioux Falls. They live in a single-family house in western Sioux Falls that they have extensively remodeled. Klaus, 63, and Simonsen, 65, were longtime government employees. Klaus worked for the Department of Justice for more than 31 years. Simonsen worked for the Bureau of Prisons for 22 years. They no longer need to work but want to stay active.

Klaus grew up in New Orleans and suburban Detroit, but has family in Minnesota and Wisconsin. “We wanted to get back to a mid-sized city. We’d had enough of the big,” Klaus said. “It was an easier transition for Mary than for me,” Klaus said. But he has found Sioux Falls is a good place to live. They enjoy physical activities such as kayaking. Cold winters aren’t even an issue with Simonsen, who likes to cross-country ski. Klaus has become a high school football official. Both also are active at the Active Generations Center. “This is a great place to live. People care about their community,” Klaus said.

When they started researching places to retire, they noticed that Sioux Falls ranked high in livability among American cities, according to Forbes. Simonsen grew up in Yankton, S.D. and has family in the area, so she was familiar with Sioux Falls.

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

MCCROSSAN BOYS RANCH SCHEDULED FOR CAMPAIGN

During its December meeting, the Chamber Community Appeals Committee scheduled McCrossan Boys Ranch for a capital campaign from April 1, 2021 thru July 31, 2021. The organization will seek to raise $1.25 million toward its overall campaign goal of $2.27 million. Proceeds from the campaign will be used to construct a McCrossan School addition and conduct a renovation, which would allow for increased classroom size, study and activity space for McCrossan students. Additionally, plans for an outdoor athletic complex would include an outdoor track with a soccer/recreational field and provide students the opportunity to participate in structured athletic activities that enhance their overall physical, social and mental health.

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Social and educational organizations who would like to apply for the next period of scheduling (2021-2022) will open May 1, 2019. Visit siouxfallschamber.com under the Community Appeals tab.

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Working at the intersection of technology and policy Innovation and regulation don’t have to be enemies. As with most things, balance is key. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce understands that, and we work diligently to bring business and government leaders together to find solutions that make sense for everyone.

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...the Chamber facilitated conversations with stakeholders from all sides of the issue

The emerging intersection of technology and public policy is one example. Within the past year, the Chamber facilitated multiple conversations on this topic with stakeholders from all sides of the issue. This included a hosting meeting between Senator Rounds and local business leaders; organizing a roundtable discussion about 5G with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, Mayor Paul TenHaken and members of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network; and hosting our first Cybersecurity Conference. We’ve also been out front of this issue in Pierre, lobbying for the best interests of our business community. Senate Bill 62—which was signed into law on March 21 of last year— requires businesses that hold certain information to notify, in the case of a data breach, any South Dakota resident whose personal or protected information has been affected. Though we can all agree that consumer protection is important, it is also important to protect our businesses. Through meetings with key elected officials, the Chamber was able to communicate the needs of our businesses in crafting this bill. The result was a bill that was equitable to both sides and passed unanimously through both the House and the Senate. Fast forward to this year’s legislative session. As of this writing, we are just a few weeks into the 2019 session and we’ve already seen bills addressing cybersecurity. Most of us are aware of—or possibly have been a victim of—card skimmers. These innocuous devices are typically installed on ATMs or gas pumps and used to steal credit card information in an otherwise legitimate transaction. The sponsors of House Bill 1050 are attempting to tackle this issue that impacts far too many consumers and businesses by proposing to make owning or possessing a scanning device or reencoder a Class 6 felony—punishable by up to two years in prison, a $4,000 fine, or both. As of this issue’s publication date, the Chamber is closely watching this bill and exploring its implications for businesses. We’ve also experienced this intersection of technology and policy at the local level. In January alone, City Council acted upon two futuristic items—drones and 5G technology. With drones, the Council amended a portion of the code of ordinances that regulated these remote aircraft devices. Previously, drones were banned (along with rockets, firecrackers, fireworks and guns) in city parks. However, it was brought to the Council’s attention by a group of citizens that the City does not have the authority to regulate drones—that power that lies with the Federal Aviation Administration. As for 5G, City Council approved a 10-year agreement that permits Verizon Wireless to install small cell equipment in the City right-of-way, parks, and other City-owned property. The fee associated with each installment includes a $500 initial application fee, $25 for a permit, and yearly renewal fee of $175. This ordinance paves the way for 5G small cell towers to be installed in Sioux Falls. Installation of the small cells is expected to start in mid-February with full consumer utilization still a year or two away. The intersection of technology and policy will continue to evolve, and the Chamber will continue to make sure our business community’s interests are heard. We also work to keep you informed of the conversations taking place and policies being considered. Please join us on April 18 for our second annual Cybersecurity Conference (more information can be found on page 32 of this issue). And I encourage you to subscribe to the Chamber Advocate for the latest public policy news each week.

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Attendees listen to a panel discussion at the 2018 Sioux Falls Cybersecurity Conference.

Chamber to host Cybersecurity Conference Bryce Austin will deliver keynote address A conference on cybersecurity will bring together speakers in government, law enforcement and industry to explore the evolving threat landscape, cyber policy and industry-developed best practices for protecting your organization. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Sioux Falls Cybersecurity Conference on April 18, 2019 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. A distinguished lineup of security experts will examine what leaders can do to defend critical infrastructure and deter malicious actors. Technology executive and best-selling author Bryce Austin will offer the keynote address. His presentation “Innovation through Cybersecurity” will explore how businesses can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage. The first 150 conference registrants will receive a free copy of Austin’s best-selling book Secure Enough? 20 Questions on Cybersecurity for Business Owners and Executives. Businesses of every size need a cybersecurity plan. This conference will offer valuable insight into threats facing businesses, best practices for mitigating cyber risk and ways in which leaders in business and government can respond to significant cyber threats. Throughout the program, attendees will also have time to connect with industry peers, government officials and sponsors. The Sioux Falls Cybersecurity Conference will take place Thursday, April 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Breakfast and lunch are included with registration. The complete details for the event and registration information can be found at siouxfallschamber.com. SDN Communications is the lead sponsor of the Sioux Falls Cybersecurity Conference. In addition, Eide Bailly LLP, PREMIER 32 Chamber News | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BRYCE AUSTIN Bryce Austin started his technology career on a Commodore 64 computer and a cassette tape drive. Today he is a leading voice on technology and cybersecurity. Bryce holds a CISM certification and is an internationally recognized professional speaker. With over 15 years as a technology leader, Bryce advises the boards of companies in a diverse array of industries. He was the CIO and CISO of Wells Fargo Business Payroll Services, and a Senior Group Manager at Target. He has firsthand experience of what happens during a cybersecurity crisis, as it did to Target due to their 2013-14 PCI data breach. His best-selling book is titled Secure Enough? 20 Questions on Cybersecurity for Business Owners and Executives. In his free time, Bryce is a high-speed track driver and coach. He has driven cars from a 65 horsepower Mini Cooper to a 650 horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo. He has had over 100 students, none of whom have died while under his instruction.

Bankcard and Secure Enterprise Asset Management (SEAM) are supporting sponsors. A limited number of sponsorship and exhibitor spaces are still available. For more information, please contact Justin Bentaas at jbentaas@siouxfalls.com.

United Way meets 2019 campaign goal Sioux Empire United Way met its 2019 fundraising goal for the 24th consecutive year. The goal for this year’s campaign was $10,043,495; the campaign closed at $10,052,294.

Way Community Impact Grant. The program provides a free, after-school music program to students and builds a community through responsibility, respect, group contribution, and love.

“Sioux Empire United Way’s successful annual campaign ensures that 86 local non-profit programs can continue to help our community,” said 2019 Campaign Chair Chris Kray, Scheels. “The programs United Way funds ensure that children have access to books early in life, provide home-delivered meals to older adults, and help families achieve permanent and safe housing.”

“Our community comes together often to raise one another up, and we are thrilled that our community again answered our call to help one another by supporting Sioux Empire United Way. I, along with the Sioux Empire United Way Agency Programs that our community supports, appreciate the support from those that have donated and send a big thank you to all donors and volunteers that made this happen,” Kray said.

Sioux Empire United Way’s campaign success was made possible through the work of more than 700 campaign volunteers, 24,000 givers, and 700 businesses who participated

in the campaign. Donations were raised through coin collections at elementary schools, employee campaign rallies, corporate support and individual gifts. Among the funded programs this year is Harmony South Dakota. Harmony started in 2014, in part with funding from a United

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Hugh Grogan named Grand Marshal of the 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Hugh Grogan, the Grand Marshal for the 40th annual Sioux Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade, doesn’t consider a friends-and-family gathering on St. Patrick’s Day much of a success unless there are more than 70 folks stretching the limits of his home. And this year there could be even more to help Grogan celebrate. He grew up in an Irish Catholic neighborhood in the North End of Sioux Falls and Grogan and his family have since been a visible part of every St. Patrick’s Day parade.

HUGH GROGAN

Grogan credits his wife Jan as critical in the celebration. “Without the work and support of my wife, we would probably be eating hot dogs instead of Irish stew on St. Pats,” he says.

Hugh Grogan and his wife, Jan, with their six-week-old daughter, Maureen, prior to the 1983 St. Patrick’s Day parade.

The St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza Committee plans the day’s events with support from the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Known as the “people’s parade”, it typically draws thousands of people from throughout the region to watch an eclectic ensemble that includes individuals, groups, business and – especially – Irish families. Grogan, 72, a tireless advocate for the homeless, was director of the Minnehaha County Department of Human Service for nearly 30 years. Reflecting on his childhood in the North End, he says, “I guess I thought that everybody was Irish. Every block had at least one family with seven to 12 kids.” Grogan is the oldest of 11 children in a family that is 100 percent Irish – “or at least as much as you can be.” He’s descended from Grogans, Malloys, Kelleys and McEraneys, Irish families, who immigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s from Ireland during the Great Famine. The tight-knit Grogan family suffered a tragic loss in 1966 when Wally, the patriarch, died at 48. Their mother, Cleo, raised the family, and “despite the challenges she faced, provided an example of a life filled with love, faith and joy.” Over the years, the Grogan family float has been a highlight of the parade, including in 2001, when Cleo was the Grand Marshal and the float was a replica of her home. Other themes have included the Blarney Castle, Grogan’s “Pub”, and even a tribute to the 150th anniversary of the Great Famine. “We are a clan proud of our Irish heritage and grateful for the opportunities that America has offered to us and our ancestors who came as immigrants to this great country,” Grogan says. “Now that pride is carried on by our children and grandchildren.” Events on March 16 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.

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Hugh with the Grogan brothers and sisters at the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Advance registration is required in order to participate in the parade and there continues to be no entry fee. Registration must be completed online at siouxfallschamber.com/stpatricksday.cfm by March 9. Each parade 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, nearly $141,000 has been raised for Special Olympics of South Dakota, the primary benefactor of the button sales. 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.

2019 Saturday, March 16, 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

LEGEND PARADE ROUTE ROAD CLOSED AT 1:30 P.M. ADA PORTA-POTTY TRASH CAN

DESTAGING AREA

4th Street

TRASH DUMPSTER PAINTING OF THE SHAMROCK LOCATION

Phillips Avenue

8th Street

Main Avenue

Minnesota Avenue

7th Street

Dakota Avenue

6th Street

NO PARKING ON PHILLIPS AVENUE AT ANY TIME ADA Parking is available at the corner of 8th Street & Phillips Avenue

THE 40TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY EXTRAVAGANZA

9th Street

Featuring: • The painting of the shamrock at 11 a.m. at 9th & Phillips

10th Street All parade participants MUST enter staging area from 11th Street

• 2019 Miss Shamrock will appear at the painting of the shamrock and in the parade. • The Vanguard Squadron, an ethanol-powered airplane stunt team, will perform at the start of the parade.

2nd Avenue

PARADE 2 p.m. START

1st Avenue

13th Street

STAGING AREA

12th Street

• The Khartum Temple Pipes & Drums from Winnipeg

ONE-WAY

STAGING AREA

11th Street

• The parade at 2 p.m.

• The falls of the Big Sioux River will be lighted green March 16 and 17.

14th Street *Map subject to change. For those who are registered, please check your email closer to the event for final map and line-up instructions.

Advance registration is required in order to participate in the parade. Registration must be completed by March 9 at siouxfallschamber.com/stpatricksday.cfm. chambernews.com | Chamber News 35

HEADLINES

Griffin to be honored by SME Long-time local business leader Mark Griffin is the 2019 South Dakota Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year. The award is sponsored by Sales & Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls (SME) and will be presented to Griffin at the SME Excellence Awards event on Feb. 26 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. A Sioux Falls native, Griffin was educated at both the University of South Dakota and MARK GRIFFIN Lewis Drug, Inc. Arizona State University Business School. He worked for W.R. Vanderschueet in Atlanta and for A.G. Edwards in Sioux Falls before joining Lewis Drug in 1978 as the Vice President of Inventory Control. He became President and CEO in 1986 and since then has grown the company from five stores to 58 stores across South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.

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Griffin is a true advocate for the Sioux Falls business community. His service includes the past Chair of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Forward Sioux Falls, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Sioux Falls Airport Board Authority and Junior Achievement of SD. He recently retired from the Raven Industries board after serving for thirty years. The Excellence Awards will also feature the Rising in Excellence Award, which will be presented to a current SME Sioux Falls member between the ages of 25-45 who is viewed as a future leader in, and has contributed to, the business community. Tickets to the SME Excellence Awards are $55 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.

BUSINESS SENSE

Workplace Harassment: A Disaster Waiting to Happen Harassment, like a natural disaster, can wreak havoc on any organization regardless of its size or industry. The 2018 Hiscox Workplace Harassment Study™ found that the percentage of employees reporting harassment at organizations with more than 1,000 employees was the same as those with less than 100 employees – 32 percent. The study also confirmed that workplace harassment is committed not only by supervisors and co-workers, but by customers as well. Recent media coverage has cast a spotlight on workplace harassment; however, this isn’t a new issue and will likely be an ongoing problem.

Consider using employment practices liability insurance in conjunction with internal policies and procedures. This can be particularly helpful when allegations reach the EEOC or civil courts.

CULTURE CHANGE Harassment training has been used as a prevention tool for more than 30 years. Although this approach is needed, employers must do more. A culture change is needed within most organizations – starting with leadership. To begin, the EEOC suggests that organizations: TODD FLICKEMA SilverStone Group

• Develop strategies to minimize any identified risks. • Conduct climate surveys to assess the extent to which harassment is a problem.

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT TODAY Filing complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is much easier today than in prior years. Victims of workplace harassment can go online and submit a report. Additionally, websites such as Glassdoor and Indeed provide a place for people to make anonymous complaints.

• Assess the workplace for risk factors associated with harassment.

Once organizations understand the role harassment plays in the workplace, they should then: • Adopt and maintain a comprehensive anti-harassment policy, and make updates as needed. ANDIE GORDMAN SilverStone Group

As workplaces continually diversify, so do the different types of workplace harassment. We often hear about sexual harassment, but it happens less frequently than hostile work environment harassment. This occurs when speech or conduct is so severe and pervasive that it creates an intimidating or demeaning environment that negatively affects an employee’s performance. Harassment can be based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and disability. It is more difficult to prove hostile work environment cases than it is in quid pro quo situations like those highlighted by the #MeToo movement. Nevertheless, harassment awareness and employee empowerment are growing. Employers need to take a close look at their internal policies and response plans.

MITIGATION AND RESPONSE PLANS The 2018 Hiscox Workplace Harassment Study™ found on average, it costs between $75,000 and $125,000 to defend a company against harassment allegations. These figures do not include any fines or penalties that could also be levied. Harassment mitigation efforts can help protect employees and prevent claims against the organization. Strong internal policies and procedures should be implemented that foster a harassment-free work environment. Regular training also needs to be scheduled to educate employees on all aspects of workplace harassment. These efforts can help prevent issues and better position organizations from a defense standpoint. If workplace harassment is reported, a thorough and objective investigation should be launched immediately. Confidentiality should be a top priority (although complete anonymity is not always possible). If the harassment allegation is found to have merit, discipline should be swift and appropriate for the misconduct committed.

• Frequently communicate the anti-harassment policy and offer a multi-faceted method to report harassment. • Retrain managers and supervisors, and hold them accountable for preventing and responding to workplace harassment. • Verify that sufficient resources are in place for prevention efforts and validate their effectiveness. • Review the investigation process and ensure an immediate response can take place when a complaint occurs. • Reinforce the credibility of leadership’s commitment to creating a harassment-free workplace.

SEEK PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE Harassment allegations can arise in different ways: they can catch you off-guard like a tornado falling from the sky, or they can be like a hurricane lingering over the ocean, building up power before making landfall. Understand that business cultures can foster either of these atmospheres, but acknowledgement, preparation and planning can help your organization weather any type of storm. An integrated approach under professional guidance can provide a positive return on investment when compared to claim costs and potential brand damage. The right combination of policies, procedures, training and insurance can help protect your employees and your business as a whole. Todd Flickema, MBA, AAI is Director of Professional Risk Services and Andie Gordman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP is a Senior HR Consultant for SilverStone Group.

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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.

Bechtold Jewelry

325 S. PHILLIPS AVE. bechtoldjewelry.com Bechtold Jewelry provides friendly, prompt, courteous jewelry services and quality products in Sioux Falls. L to R: Victor Faini, Makayla Woodward, Jay Soukup, Thomas Faini (CEO), David Johnson, Kasia Faini, Karla Santi, Paul Bechtold, Joe Millar, Lynda Billars and Taylor Bechtold. NEW OWNER

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

NEW LOCATION

2815 S. WESTLAKE DR. fnbsf.com The First National Bank in Sioux Falls is pleased to celebrate the opening of their 7th senior living branch. L to R: Jackie Iverson, April Meyerink, Nathan Stallinga, Chris Ekstrum (president), Julie Schollerman, Scott Lawrence, Michelle Markgraf, James Gaspar and Jeremy Menning.

Lewis Drug & Sanford Clinic

NEW LOCATION

2601 S. ELLIS RD. lewisdrug.com and sanfordhealth.org Sanford opened a new multispecialty clinic, the 32nd and Ellis Clinic, and Lewis Drug opened a new location on the west side of Sioux Falls. L to R: Amy Schoeneman, Jennifer Senge, Brian Welbig, Erica Schipper, Bob Meyer, Christopher Boschee, Richard Day, Mark Griffin, Robert Seidel, Bradley Palmer, Sarah Roe, Scott Lawrence, Bill Ladwig, Rosanne Bosch, Kayli Reece, Katie Larson, April Meyerink and Terri Carlson.

Love Marlow

2400 S. MARION RD., #150 shoplovemarlow.com Love Marlow is a boutique that caters to the average woman, sizes 12-28. L to R: Lori Olson, Lynda Billars, April Meyerink, Mallory Kloucek, Leslie Malmgren (vice president), Steve Van Buskirk, Stacey Malmgren (president), Angie Wahl and Devin Malmgren. NEW MEMBER

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Orangetheory Fitness

419 W. 85TH ST. orangetheoryfitness.com Orangetheory Fitness is a heart-rate based interval training group workout. Proven to burn more calories post workout. L to R: Maria Shah, April Meyerink, Kat Carlson, Stefan Szwarc, Archit Shah (owner) Shelbie Pettie, Lynda Billars and Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger. NEW MEMBER

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

5835 E. ARROWHEAD PKWY. perkinsrestaurants.com The East Sioux Falls Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is officially open for business and is owned by CyHawk Hospitality. L to R: Kim Rickert, Lynda Billars, Cindi Johnson, Nick Rahfaldt (owner) Kylee DeBuhr, Mike Hauck, Jay Soukup and Norvell Houston. NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Premier Bookkeeping & Business Services

1100 S. CLIFF AVE. premierbbs.com Premier Bookkeeping & Business Services offers services to small and medium sized business. L to R: Greg Eden, Julie Nelson, Andrea Eden (co-owner), Dan Doyle, Sarah Young (co-owner), Nathan Stallinga, April Meyerink and Mike Young. NEW LOCATION

Rusty Jones and Son Custom Bikes, L.L.C.

47397 272ND ST. UNIT E, HARRISBURG 57032

Rusty Jones and Son Custom Bikes, L.L.C. is a family owned business that is innovative in the custom bike building market. L to R: Joshua Heron, Brian Spader, Shelia Hoff, April Meyerink, Nik Jones, Levi Jones, Rusty Jones (CEO), Jerry Johnson and Camilla Portz. NEW MEMBER

IT’S YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. WE’LL KEEP IT THAT WAY. Whether it’s an invention, brand, or idea, the Intellectual Property team at Woods Fuller can help you own and protect it. We have more experience in patent and trademark protection and litigation than any firm in the state. Our results speak for themselves. Protecting your intellectual property. It’s one more way we simplify the complicated.

TROY N. LEONARD JEFFREY A. PROEHL CAREY A. MILLER JAMES M. WIEDERRICH

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TIM R. SHATTUCK SANDER J. MOREHEAD JOEL E. ENGEL III

300 S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 336-3890  WoodsFuller.com

South Dakota Development Corporation

NEW MEMBER

2329 N. CAREER AVE. SUITE 232 thinksddc.com The South Dakota Development Corporation has a long history of providing economic and community development support to South Dakota communities. They recently relocated to Sioux Falls. L to R: Jennifer Oberg, Mark Lee, April Meyerink, Robert Miller (chairman), David Munson (vice chairman), Laurie Knutson, Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger, Francisco Javier AlvarezEvangelista and Logan Roth.

Turks & Caicos Cabana Grille

5001 S. WESTERN AVE. cabanagrille.net Turks & Caicos Cabana Grille was founded by Vanguard Hospitality. L to R: Justin Dunn, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Rhainnon Israel, Tim Sturdevant, Ken Bashore (CEO), Chad Olsen, Stacy Wrightsman, Tim Meagher, April Meyerink and Nancy Schmeling. NEW MEMBER

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Offices also in Mitchell, Pierre, Watertown and Rapid City chambernews.com | Chamber News 41

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

65 YEARS

Automobile Dealers billionauto.com Member since 1935

General Merchandise campbellsupply.net

Billion Automotive

Coca-Cola Bottling Company Beverages-Wholesale chesterman.com Member since 1907

Concordance Healthcare Solutions Medical Supplies concordancehealthcare.com Member since 1907

George Boom Funeral Home & Crematory Funeral Directors georgeboom.com Member since 1919

Getty Abstract & Title Company Title Insurance, Escrows, Abstractors getty-midwest.com Member since 1919

Minnehaha Country Club Country Clubs minnehahacc.com Member since 1907

Parker Transfer & Storage, Inc.

Campbell’s

Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio Service, Inc.

Radio Communications-Equipment & Systems siouxfallstwoway.com

60 YEARS

The Country Club of Sioux Falls Country Clubs ccsf.club

40 YEARS

Tri-State Neighbor Newspapers tristateneighbor.com

35 YEARS

Dakota Diesel Service Engines-Diesel dakotadieselservice.com

EmBe

Associate Member embe.org

Volunteers of America, Dakotas

Moving & Storage parkertransfer.com Member since 1924

Associate Member voa-dakotas.org

Schoeneman Brothers Company

30 YEARS

Lumber-Retail schoenemans.com Member since 1907

Shipley’s Garment Spa

CIGNA Home Delivery Pharmacy Health Care cigna.com

First Dakota Title

Dry Cleaners garmentspa.com Member since 1907

Title Insurance, Escrows, Abstractors thetitleresourcenetwork.com

South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Associate Member helplinecenter.org

Employment Service-Government dlr.sd.gov Member since 1936

Travel Partners, Inc. Travel Agencies & Bureaus travelpartners.tv Member since 1920

70 YEARS

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System Hospitals siouxfalls.va.gov

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Helpline Center Jay Egge Automatic Service, Inc. Transmissions-Automobile jayeggetrans.com

25 YEARS

Batteries Plus

Batteries-Wholesale batteriesplus.com

20 YEARS

Casey’s General Store Convenience Store caseys.com

Lieuwen Construction, Inc. Contractors-General lieuwenconstruction.com

The Luke Society Associate Member lukesociety.org

15 YEARS

Bellevue University Associate Member bellevue.edu

Co-op Natural Foods Health Foods coopnaturalfoods.com

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls Teresa Schurz Affiliate-Real Estate teresaschurz@kwrealty.com

Risty Benefits Insurance ristybenefits.com

Spartan ERV Fire Equipment spartanerv.com

10 YEARS

Family Visitation Center Associate Member fvcenter.org

TCF Bank

Banks tcfbank.com

Waddell & Reed - John Weisbecker Affiliate-Insurance waddell.com

5 YEARS

Best Local Neighborhood Magazines Magazines

Cain Ellsworth & Company, LLP Accountants-Certified Public cainellsworth.com

Catholic United Financial Associate Member catholicunitedfinancial.org

Center for Visual Learning Optometrists, O.D. centerforvisuallearning.com

Century 21 Advantage Real Estate 3362121.com

Express Employment Professionals

Sioux Falls Storm Football

Hegg Realtors - Marcus Walgrave

Fiedler Insurance

South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame

Holiday Inn & Suites Airport/ Elmwood Hospitality LLC

FIRST YEAR REINVESTORS

Nice Bats

Employment Service expresspros.com/siouxfallssd/

Insurance fiedlerinsurancellc.com

Fresh Coat of Sioux Falls Painting Contractors freshcoatsiouxfalls.com

HouseMaster

Home Inspection siouxfalls.housemaster.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Hotels & Motels lq.com

Primerica Financial Services Financial Services

Sioux Falls Psychological Services Associate Member offermehope.com

Sports-Professional siouxfallsstorm.com

Associate Member

Blacktop Paving

Paving Contractors pavewithblacktop.com

Cowboy Chicken Restaurants cowboychicken.com

Crooked Pint Ale House Restaurants crookedpint.com

Affiliate-Real Estate marcuswalgrave.com

Hotels & Motels holidayinn.com/siouxfallssd

Pest Control nicebats.com

Southeastern Dental Center Dentists sedentalcenter.com

Will’s Training Table Restaurants willstrainingtable.com

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Associate Member cff.org

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MEMBERSHIP

New Members

New members are printed in each issue of Chamber News. Following is a list of businesses or individuals who have invested in the greater community by joining the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. An online Membership Directory can be found at siouxfallschamber.com. Want to become a member? Call (605) 336-1620.

605 Video

Video Productions Skye Giebink, (605) 201-9772 605video.com

Autos on the Mall

Automobile Dealers Paul Kneip, (605) 306-2277 4101 W. 41st St., 57106 autosonthemall.com

CMIT Solutions of Sioux Falls Technology Jeremy Thomas, (605) 221-6289 101 S. Reid St., Suite 307, 57103 cmitsolutions.com/siouxfalls

Crescent Capital Holdings LLC Business Holding Company Kay Bergendahl, (605) 271-7893 5027 S. Bur Oak Pl., 57108 crescentcapitalholdings.com

designArc Group LLC

Architects Les Rowland, (605) 690-8315 315 N. Main Ave., Suite 301, 57104 designarcgroup.com

Bernie R. DeWald Individuals

Empowered Coaching LLC

Coaching-Professional Development Molly Christianson 3800 W. 53rd St., 57106 empoweredcoaching.com

Fleet Farm

Retail Erica Pendergast, (920) 731-8121 1300 Lyndale Ave, Appleton, WI 54914 fleetfarm.com

Indigo Row Floral Design

Florists-Retail Katie Scholten, (712) 460-0088 303 S. Main St., Inwood, IA 51240 facebook.com/indigorowfloraldesign

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Magic by Russ

Entertainment Russell Fitzwater, (717) 507-3741 magicbyruss.com

McCownGordon Construction

Construction Matt Hohn, (816) 365-3217 422 Admiral Blvd., Kansas, MO 64106 mccowngordon.com

Pigott

Office Furniture Adam Bosch, (605) 334-3727 301 S. Minnesota Ave. #2, 57104 pigottnet.com

Think Tourism USA, LLC

Publishers Gary Webber, (320) 281-5118 2233 Roosevelt Rd., Suite 11, St. Cloud, MN 56301 thinktourismusa.com

Thomas James Jewelers

Jewelers-Retail Thomas Faini, (605) 271-5011 3400 W. 49th St., Suite 110, 57106 thomasjamesjewelers.com

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 Curt Zaske Curt Zaske retired last summer following a 41-year career with Wells Fargo. He began his career as an ag banker after earning his degree in ag business from South Dakota State University. Zaske eventually shifted his focus to business banking and ultimately concluded his career as the Sioux Falls Market President and Business Banking Manager. Zaske currently serves on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, the United Way Board of Directors, and is the honorary chair of the VOA-Dakota’s current Community Appeal campaign for Homeplace. He recently completed nine years as the South Dakota representative on the Volunteers of America National Board of Directors – including positions as National Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee, Investment Committee and Master Board Committee. Curt and his wife, Darlys, have three adult children - Adam, Aaron (spouse Amanda) and Anitra (spouse Tommy), along with a 14-month old grandson Brennan.

What is your favorite thing about living in Sioux Falls?

CURT ZASKE

Besides the many great quality of life amenities – school system, healthcare systems, recreation and entertainment – my favorite thing is the great generosity of the community. In addition to the financial support for many charities, people are willing to step up and give their time and talents to be on boards, committees and task forces addressing social service and other concerns of the area.

Why do you choose to be involved in the Chamber? The Chamber is a great connecting place for all businesses in the Sioux Empire. Along with the monthly mixers, various workshops and activities provide opportunities to learn and share ideas while building friendships that have lasted for decades. As a member of the Chamber, you have an instant connection with everyone who attends the meetings. By participating in our Chamber Ag activities (Annual Livestock Show, Farmer Appreciation Day and Ag Business Division committee), I have been able to maintain some contact with my farm roots.

What is one community or non-profit organization that you support? Tell us about it and why it is important to you. I have been involved with Volunteers of America, Dakotas for over 30 years. Through their counseling, daycare and housing facilities this faith-based organization uplifts children, youth and families throughout the entire state. It gives you a wonderful feeling to know that your time and resources are helping people struggling from poverty, addiction, mental illness and homelessness make transformational changes in their lives.

Is there anything that surprised you about retirement? I haven’t had as much “free” time as I thought I would. My non-profit board and committee work, along with spending a little more time when we visit our children out of state, has seemed to keep me busy. I definitely haven’t been bored.

If you could try out any job for a day, what would it be? I would like to go back to work on a farm during planting or harvesting. The farm machinery has become much larger and more complex compared to what I operated growing up on the farm. I would like the opportunity to train and operate the equipment and be able to analyze the data produced in today’s precision agriculture. I find the combination of computer and mechanical technology of today extremely fascinating.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Envisioned around a kitchen table, parade marks 40 years In 1979, Sylvia Henkin called a few friends and community leaders together. They gathered around her kitchen table to discuss her idea of a St. Patrick’s Day parade. Sylvia had witnessed St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in New York and she wanted to bring that fun and Irish spirit to Sioux Falls. As with most things that Sylvia set her mind to, the idea quickly turned to reality. The first parade was held in 1980 in downtown Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls lawyer Claude Hamilton and his wife served as the Grand Marshals. Sylvia invited the Khartum Temple Pipe & Drums from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to travel to Sioux Falls to participate in the parade and other festivities of the day. The group has returned every year since. This year marks the 40th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. It remains an event that brings the community together to celebrate – just as Sylvia envisioned. The parade is called the people’s parade because anyone can participate, as long as they are wearing an official St. Patrick’s Day Parade button. Over the years, sales of the buttons have produced $163,720 for local nonprofit organizations – the majority of that for Special Olympics. Sylvia Henkin served as the parade’s Grand Marshal in 1989 and again in 2013. She is the only person to receive the honor twice.

Sylvia Henkin served as Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1989 (top) and again in 2013 (bottom). The Khartum Temple Pipe & Drums march down Phillips Avenue during the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Parade (middle). Top photo courtesy the Henkin family.

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