July/August 2018 Chamber News by Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News Vol. 53, No. 9

July/August 2018

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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FEATURES

Forward Sioux Falls’ initiatives lift up the area’s economy . . . . . 34-35 Mundt assumes leadership of Development Foundation. . . . . . . . . . 42 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Member Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 37 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35 Business News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 40-42 Convention & Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-47 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

ON THE COVER

Students fill the hallway at Memorial Middle School. With 1,300 students, the school is the sixth largest in the state, operating about 300 students over its desired capacity. Projections show continued enrollment growth in the Sioux Falls School District, creating space challenges for the district.

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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 Your chamber of commerce is a powerful voice for business in our community and region. But we don’t work alone! We work with city and county government, with the local school districts, with partner agencies and with you – our 2,200 member businesses. All of our efforts are toward a common goal – to promote business and economic growth in a way that also improves quality of life in our community.

STEVE VAN BUSKIRK 2017-18 Chair of the Board

The work being done today will pay dividends in the years ahead.

The quality of life piece is important. And our K-12 education system is part of our quality of life. When people from outside our area are being recruited to move here for work, the quality of our schools is a factor they consider. Likewise, businesses considering setting up operations here want to be confident that the schools and quality of life will be strong enough to help them attract and retain a workforce. The value of a strong education system is reflected in our Forward Sioux Falls programming. Collaboration is happening with Southeast Tech and University Center at the postsecondary level, and with Sioux Falls Thrive at the K-12 level as part of the FSF workforce development initiative. Forward Sioux Falls is a great example of this community’s success in collaboration. This joint venture between the Chamber and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation has brought together public and private sectors to enhance economic development efforts. We are now about halfway through our 2021 campaign, and it seems like an appropriate time to pause and assess our progress on the program. I encourage you read about that on page 34 in this issue. The work being done today will pay dividends in the years ahead. Speaking of the future… we are looking for our future leaders! Applications are now being accepted for the next class of Leadership Sioux Falls. In this, our signature program, participants learn to be effective leaders and the value of giving back to the community. The hope is that when they graduate, they will choose to use the knowledge and insight they’ve gained to invest in continuing to grow and improve Sioux Falls. Applications for the 33rd class are due Aug. 14, so please be sure to meet the deadline if you are interested in participating in this top-notch development opportunity.

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 PAUL TENHAKEN 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 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

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 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 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 TAYLOR KLOSS CVB Sales Assistant 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 TUESDAY, JULY 10

SPONSORED BY:

4:30–6:30 p.m. Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and East Sioux Falls Historic Site 1900 S. Perry Pl. COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES & CASH BAR $5 ADMISSION OR USE YOUR MIXER PASS

BUSINESS SENSE

WORKSHOPS

Noon-1 p.m. • $10, bring your own lunch Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, July 10 • Networking 101: Remembering Names

Presented by Val Pugsley-Tischler, PUSH Personal Development

Thursday, July 26 • A Disability Inclusive Workforce

Presented by Vicki Kerkvliet, Business Resource Network

Tuesday, August 7 • Talk is Cheap and Culture is the New Currency Presented by Vaney Hariri, Think 3D Solutions

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

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11 a.m.–1 p.m. W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, 100 N. Lyon Blvd. DETAILS: Celebrate the agriculture industry and enjoy lunch with the farmers and ranchers who make feeding the world their lifestyle!

AUGUST MEMBERSHIP

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

energetic morning networking opportunity. Drop in and out as your schedule permits for a cup of coffee and great conversation with other members of the business community.

AG APPRECIATION DAY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8

4:30–6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn City Centre, Falls Ballroom 100 W. 8th St.

MIXER

7:30–9 a.m. Security National Bank of South Dakota, 6601 S. Louise Ave. DETAILS: Before your day gets too hectic, join the Chamber for a fun and

COST: Free

JULY MEMBERSHIP

MIXER

MORNING MINGLE THURSDAY, JULY 26

5:15–6 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: Discover opportunities to volunteer with the Chamber when

you participate in this fast-paced fun event. Connection Points will help you find ways to maximize your membership by getting more involved in Chamber activities. COST: Free RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

MORNING MINGLE TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

7:30–9 a.m. Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel, 1211 N. West Ave. DETAILS: Before your day gets too hectic, join the Chamber for a fun and energetic morning networking opportunity. Drop in and drop out as your schedule permits for a cup of coffee and great conversation with other members of the business community. COST: Free

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.

SOCIAL ACTION TEAM MEETING Tuesday, July 10 4–5 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

DETAILS: The YPN Social Team focuses on

social events that showcase our community while providing a positive environment for networking, socializing and developing connections. The Social Team meets the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. and is open to any member looking to get more involved.

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone!

MORNING BUZZ

Wednesday, July 11 7:30–9 a.m. Myers’ Deli & More 221 S. Phillips Ave. DETAILS: Join us downtown at Myers’ Deli &

More for Morning Buzz! 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

MEMBERSHIP ACTION TEAM MEETING Wednesday, July 11 4–5 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

DETAILS: The YPN Membership Team focuses

on membership engagement, growth and retention, and is open to any member looking to get more involved and have an input on YPN events and activities. The Membership Team meets the second Wednesday every other month at 4 p.m.

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone!

A SEAT AT THE TABLE – THE WEISSERS

Thursday, July 11 7:30–8:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: Join us for a special Seat at the

Find us on social media or visit siouxfallsypn.com

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTION TEAM MEETING Thursday, August 2 4–5 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

Table event with father-son duo, Bob and Eric Weisser with Weisser Distributing! Weisser Distributing began in 1978, with Bob Weisser selling tools and supplies to local body shops. Bob built the business on seven core values that helped him grow the business into a million-dollar company. In 2010, Eric Weisser joined Bob and the company has been on an epic ride ever since. Weisser Distributing now brings its products to every market possible and is one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. During this ride, it has stayed true to its core values and strives to deliver quality products and service to customers. A Seat at the Table is reserved for the first 25 YPN Members to RSVP.

DETAILS: The YPN Personal & Professional

COST: $10, includes breakfast

SOLD OUT Thursday, August 23 10 a.m. Registration 11 a.m. Shotgun Start Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort 1415 Grand Falls Blvd., Larchwood, IA

YPN NIGHT AT THE SIOUX FALLS CANARIES Tuesday, July 17 7–10 p.m. Sioux Falls Stadium 1001 Northwest Ave.

DETAILS: Bring a friend and join us for YPN

Night at the Canaries! We reserved the Double Deck and $25 gets you your game ticket plus beer! Spots are limited and tickets can only be purchased in advance.

COST: $25

Development Team focuses on fostering professional relationships, career development, entrepreneurial endeavors and civic involvement while gaining an insider’s view of our regional business scene and exposing members to a broad range of community issues. Meetings are open to any member looking to get more involved and have an input on YPN events and activities. The Personal & Professional Development Team meets the first Thursday of every other month at 4 p.m.

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone!

YPN GOLF TOURNAMENT

DETAILS: Join fellow young professionals

for an afternoon of fun, sun and 18 holes of golf at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort for the 9th Annual YPN Golf Tournament! No need to be a pro – all young professionals are welcome to play and spend the afternoon networking with one another.

COST: $80/individual, $300/team

NEW MEMBER LUNCH Wednesday, August 29 Noon–1 p.m. Falls Overlook Cafe 825 N. Weber Ave.

DETAILS: Are you new to YPN? Looking for

your first event to attend? Join us at Falls Overlook Cafe for a New Member Lunch! There’s no agenda, just lunch with other new members. Feel free to bring a co-worker or friend.

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

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JULY 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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Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank

First Friday in downtown Sioux Falls

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Canaries Baseball vs. Gary-Southshore Railcats

Zippity Zoo Day

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - Soul2Soul Tour at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Summer Media Camp at CTE Academy

12-14

23rd Annual Hot Harley Nights

Fore the Animals Golf Tournament

3rd Annual Wiley’s Block Party featuring Russell Dickerson

13-16

Canaries Baseball vs. Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks

17-19

Canaries Baseball vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes

Hot Summer Nites 2018

Def Leppard & Journey at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

20-21

Downtown Crazy Days

20-21

27th Annual Jazzfest

Hy-Vee Day at the Zoo

Helpline Center Open Golf Tournament

Local Foods Fair at Stockyards Ag Experience Barn

27-29

Canaries Baseball vs. Wichita Wingnuts

Folk Off and Rib Challenge at Strawbale Winery

Michael Ray with Blackhawk at Sioux Empire Fair

Familyfest at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

9-12

Canaries Baseball vs. Fargo-Moorhead

30-31

South Dakota Summer Slam 2018 Volleyball Event

Gabriel Iglesias at Sioux Empire Fair

Canaries Baseball vs. Kansas City T-Bones

Hot Classics Night at Nyberg’s Ace Downtown

PRCA Rodeo

Comedian Tim Allen at the Washington Pavilion

AUGUST 1-2

Canaries Baseball vs. Kansas City T-Bones

Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank with Blind Boys of Alabama

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79th Annual Sioux Empire Fair

Outdoor University at the Outdoor Campus

Scotty McCreery at Sioux Empire Fair

Hairball at Sioux Empire Fair

A Paranormal Evening with Alice Cooper

Evening For The Kids benefit for Children’s Home Society

Orion Classic benefit for Children’s Home Society

Josh Turner at Sioux Empire Fair

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Canaries Baseball vs. Saint Paul Saints

Trace Adkins at Sioux Empire Fair

Ag Appreciation Day at Sioux Empire Fair

Casey Donahew with High Valley and Craig Campbell at Sioux Empire Fair

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Sugarland at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Riverfest in downtown Sioux Falls

Animal Enrichment Day at the Great Plains Zoo

20-22

Canaries Baseball vs. Saint Paul Saints

The Smashing Pumpkins at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

WIN in Workforce Summit

American Idol 2018 Live Tour at Washington Pavilion

Bark in the Park 2018

McCrossan Xtreme Event Challenge Rodeo

605 Made Night Market

That Sounds Decent at 8th & Railroad

27-28

Canaries Baseball vs. Cleburn Railroaders

29-31

Canaries Baseball vs. Gary-Southshore Railcats

30-31

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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

MAY 2018

APRIL 2018

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2,969 PERMITS

2016

2,671 PERMITS

2017

BISMARCK

3.1%

2,337 PERMITS

2018 0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

FARGO

2.7%

3000

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

Source: City of Sioux Falls

2.7%

RAPID CITY

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

3.5%

MAY 2018

SIOUX FALLS

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2.9%

ROCHESTER

2.7%

CEDAR RAPIDS

400 OMAHA

2.9%

350

DES MOINES

2.8%

2.3%

LINCOLN

2.6%

300

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

250

Agriculture Trends APRIL 2018

200

$9.36

$267.4 million $110.5 million

100

$9.83

$9.33

$306.0 million $146.2 million

150

$9.49

$8.72

SOYBEANS

(IN MILLIONS)

$9.81

$353.0 million $179.3 million

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

2016

2017

Source: City of Sioux Falls

Total Construction Value

2018

New Non-Residential Construction Value

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview MAY 2018

New Listings: 698 Days on the Market Until Sale: 87 Median Sales Price: $210,000 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,435 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

CORN

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

$3.43

$3.51

$3.58

$3.15

$3.24

$3.29

April 2017

March April

2018

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture chambernews.com | Chamber News 11

FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

JAY RASMUSSEN

MIKE HAUCK

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.

MARK LUKE

Journey Group Companies

Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC

Mark Luke Companies

CINDI JOHNSON

DEBRA PETERSON

DAVID JOHNSON

Spectrum Marketing Services

CorTrust Bank

DAKOTACARE

ERIC ANDERSON Black Hills Federal Credit Union

JACK DYVIG

Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers The Ambassador Team of the Month for May was Team Rasmussen: Jay Rasmussen, Journey Group Companies and Mike Hauck, Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC. The Sales Award went to Mark Luke, Mark Luke Companies and Eric Anderson, Black Hills Federal Credit Union, won the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award.

Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services, was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors and the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award for May. Second place honors went to Debra Peterson, CorTrust Bank, and David Johnson, DAKOTACARE, received third place honors. Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, was the recipient of the Retention Award.

Diplomat Team of the Month for May went to Captain Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.; Brad Nelson, Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls; Nancy Van Otterloo, First PREMIER Bank; Michelle Markgraf, The Compass Center, and Stefan Szwarc, Great Western 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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New Faces & Promotions Courtney VanBeek rejoined the AmesburyTruth finance team as a Senior Accountant. She most recently worked for Dakotaland Manufacturing in Sioux Falls. VanBeek is pursuing an MBA at Dakota State University.

GreatLIFE has hired Brad Hansen as Director of Food and Beverage. Hansen has been in the food and restaurant business for more than 25 years in multiple roles, including being an operating partner in Burger King recognized multiple years as a “Top 5” operator.

Jessica Rice has joined the team at Media One as production manager. She brings 14 years of experience to the agency. Rice most recently served as marketing coordinator at FiveFour.

Jen Ferris has joined Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company as a risk management consultant. Ferris holds a law degree from the University of South Dakota and has eight years working in insurance defense and brokering.

MetaBank has hired three new employees and promoted three. Matthew Whithey joins as vice president of product management, Erin Bofenkamp as project manager and Ashley Sorenson as UI/UX designer. Travis Schettler was promoted to principal software engineer, Nancy Kowalke to senior business systems analyst and Kathy Thorson has been promoted to Community Banking President.

Two employees of Howalt-McDowell Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company were recently recognized by the Insurance Professionals of Greater Sioux Falls. Client coordinator Nachole Gillis was named Rookie of the Year and client representative Antje Peters was named Young New Professional of the Year. Each were recognized for their significant contributions to IAIP within the first 24 months of joining the association. Laura Mardian, client advisor in private client services at Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company, has earned the CISR Elite

Richard Ambrosius has been named as the new Executive Director of Warriors Never Give Up, a Christian nonprofit organization offering outdoor adventures for combat, deployed or service connected disabled veterans. Ambrosius will be responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan for the organization. He is a South Dakota native with more than 35 years of management and marketing experience.

Fishback Financial Corporation, the holding company of First Bank & Trust, has promoted Carrie Wilson to Chief Financial Officer. Wilson, who was formerly Controller, will now be responsible for capital planning, budgeting, financial statement reporting and acquisition financial due diligence. Wilson holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Honors & Awards Family Visitation Center recognized Jeannie Blackman, Egger Steel Co., with its Family First Award. This award is given annually to an individual who makes an extraordinary impact on families visiting at the Family Visitation Center. Blackman is a former board member and chair of the fund development committee.

from the University of South Dakota and is a member of AICPA.

Leadership (Certified Insurance Service Representative) distinction. This the most advanced distinction for customer service representatives, account managers and other insurance professionals that have already achieved their CISR status. Howard Boote, Roger Starks and Travis Starks from Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company, have been named to MMA’s Circle of Champions, which recognizes top performers throughout the country. Winners represent the most elite in MMA’s nationwide network of consultants and exhibit exemplary leadership of MMA’s values — Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation and Passion — while growing the business.

The Compass Center elected new officers for the new fiscal year. President Jennifer Adler, freelance writer; Past President Amanda Feldkamp, Oh My Cupcakes; Vice President Tom Fuller, Citi; Treasurer Stacy Krouse, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls; and Secretary Scott Hargens, Avera.

The Sioux Falls Business Resource Network recognized three departments within the City of Sioux Falls: Central Services, Fleet and Parks & Recreation with Disability Friendly Recognition Program awards.

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FACES & PLACES

Acquisitions & Mergers Acendas Travel has acquired Travel Partners, a Sioux Falls vacation travel agency, effective immediately. While current Acendas Travel staff will assume various operational aspects through the purchase, Travel Partners will retain its name and remain as a stand-alone agency. Previous owner Mary Jo Nelson will continue to serve as the manager, while the existing staff will stay on board. Acendas Travel is headquartered in both Minneapolis and Kansas City.

KLJ will open offices in Englewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, and in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The additions bring KLJ to 28 office locations spanning 7 states and will continue to enhance the company’s commitment to serving infrastructure needs of communities across the nation. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health have voted to merge. Pending regulatory approval, the merger will take effect Jan. 2, 2019.

Good Deeds Arlie’s All Stars donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire through the Bash for Cash event. The board of Sioux Falls Surgical Physicians, a group of doctors and surgeons who own an interest in Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital, voted unanimously to donate property to DakotAbilities. The land located at 512 E. 18th Street had been under negotiation with the two entities. DakotAbilities plans to build a new affordable/accessible home for adults with disabilities.

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Be Seen

1-4 The annual June Membership Mixer

and Business Fair was sponsored by the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center and held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. It featured 34 Chamber member businesses displaying their goods and services. Stu Webber, Director of Sales for the Sioux Falls Convention Center, welcomed the more than 275 people in attendance.

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FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

5 5-6 The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of

Commerce hosted a gubernatorial primary debate between the two candidates for the Republican nomination for Governor of South Dakota. The event was produced in partnership with Argus Leader Media and KSFY Television and was broadcast live on KSFY. Photos by Briana Sanchez, Argus Leader. 7 YPN members got a behind-thescenes look at Smithfield Foods as part of a recent Community Connections tour.

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8 Frontier Bank hosted Morning

Mingle at their downtown location. Attendees enjoyed coffee and networking prior to starting their workday.

Connection Points Tuesday, Aug. 21 5:15–6 p.m. MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Discover opportunities to volunteer with the Chamber when you participate in this fast-paced, fun event.

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FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

9-10 U.S. Senator Mike Rounds shared his perspective on activities taking place in our nation’s capital during the Inside Washington event on May 31. Tim Rave, Sanford Health, moderated the discussion. Prior to the luncheon, Sen. Rounds met with a small group of Young Professionals Network members for a Sit Down with the Senator discussion.

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11 YPN members gathered at Scooters Coffeehouse for Morning Buzz in June.

at Your Next Company Event!

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• Texas Hold ‘Em • Roulette • Craps • Game of Chance • Emcee • DJ Dance Party • Karaoke • Photo Booth

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FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

13 12-13 A mixer for new Chamber members was held in June at PAve. The event 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 Chamber volunteers.

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14-15 Young professionals gathered at The

Barrel House for a YPN Off the Clock networking event in June. 16 John Swedeen, President of the State Theatre Company, hosted YPN members at the State Theatre for a recent A Seat at the Table. Participants had the opportunity to learn from Swedeen’s experiences and take a tour of the facility.

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FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

19 17-18 Texas Roadhouse hosted ChamberHood for the southwest district in June. Board Chair

Steve Van Buskirk welcomed approximately 70 chamber members for lunch and networking at the neighborhood-focused event. 19 YPN members enjoyed a casual night out on the Sip-n-Cycle.

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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. Applications for the 2018 review will be accepted until Aug. 1. 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

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

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

For more information on the Community VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, Appeals process and application, visit siouxfallschamber.com/community-appeals.cfm DAKOTAS NOV. 1, 2018-MARCH 31, 2019 or call Mike Lynch at (605) 373-2008.

$1.25 MILLION

To construct multi-family housing to serve young people ages 16-21 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

NETWORK SECURITY

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

THE GLORY HOUSE OF SIOUX FALLS NOV. 1, 2019-MARCH 31, 2020 $1.35 MILLION

To provide affordable, long-term housing for up to 72 offenders with immediate access to substance abuse, mental health, employment and case management services.

ACTIVE GENERATIONS APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2020 $1.45 MILLION

To purchase land and build a second facility on the east side of Sioux Falls to accommodate its expanding programs and membership.

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RISING ENROLLMENTS REFLECT COMMUNITY GROWTH School districts tackle the challenges of a growing student population BY ROB SWENSON

for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

About 24,000 students will be attending Sioux Falls Public Schools during the 2018-2019 school year, and a lot of them will be bumping into each other in crowded hallways. Roosevelt High School in southwestern Sioux Falls, in particular, operates over its capacity. With about 2,300 students – 500 more than the desired level of 1,800 – Roosevelt is the biggest high school in Sioux Falls and South Dakota. Space challenges extend, to lesser degrees, to most of the other schools in the district. With more than 1,300 students, Memorial Middle School in western Sioux Falls is the sixth largest school in the state, for example. It operates about 300 students over its desired capacity. Washington and Lincoln High Schools in Sioux Falls also are among the six largest schools in the state. The other two are Central and Stevens High Schools in Rapid City.

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A few schools in Sioux Falls, including McGovern Middle School, operate under capacity, but they are exceptions. Nineteen of the district’s 23 elementary schools are at or above capacity. Enrollment projections indicate that the challenges facing the district will get bigger as growing classes of students in lower grades work their way toward graduation. Enrollment in the Sioux Falls School District increased 20 percent during the past decade, and the student count is expected to jump another 10 percent in the coming decade. This past school year, enrollment in kindergarten through the second grade was 478 students above the capacity of the district’s middle schools. And enrollment in kindergarten through the third grade was 1,114 beyond of the capacity of existing high school buildings.

COVER STORY

(Left) Students fill the hallway at Memorial Middle School. With 1,300 students, the school operates about 300 students over capacity. Photo courtesy Sioux Falls School District. (Above) Thirty community members served on the Facilities Task Force that worked to develop recommendations for the Sioux Falls School District.

BRIAN MAHER

Superintendent Brian Maher refers to the situation as the district’s “delightful challenge.” But he also stresses that the time for identifying and implementing solutions is running short. “We’re already overcrowded. We already need a solution, particularly for Roosevelt High School,” Maher said. “Time is of the essence.”

Sioux Falls School District

School district officials and community leaders have been aware of the unfolding issue for a few years and have been exploring possible solutions for several months. A 30-member Facilities Task Force comprised of community leaders in a variety of fields recently completed a study of the issue by recommending that the School Board authorize an election on a $190 million bond issue. A public election could be held in September.

PANEL’S KEY RECOMMENDATIONS The bond issue would fund several facility-related improvements, including the construction of three new schools: • A new high school in northwest Sioux Falls that would open in 2021. • A new middle school in southeast Sioux Falls that would open in 2021. • A new elementary school at an undetermined location that would open in 2024. Among the factors that drove the recommendations was a desire to maintain a 24:1 student to teacher ratio. The maximum desired enrollment would be 1,800 at high schools, 1,000 at middle schools and 600 at elementary schools. In addition to the construction of new schools, the Facilities Task Force also recommended expansions and improvements at a few existing schools and suggested that the district begin buying land to accommodate future construction of a new Whittier Middle School in east-central Sioux Falls. chambernews.com | Chamber News 25

COVER STORY

Current Property Tax Levies for Schools on Owner-occupied Homes in the Sioux Falls Area (Rate per $1,000 of taxable value)

Harrisburg $11.66 Tea Area $11.14 Garretson $10.97

Whittier, which has been upgraded multiple times, is well preserved, but it is nearly a century old and has become outdated. The school is estimated to have about 10 years of useful service left. Present plans call for Whittier to eventually be replaced with a new school in its existing neighborhood in central Sioux Falls. However, additional land will have to be acquired to accommodate construction. The city’s newest high school, a replacement for the previous Washington, was built in 1992. Roosevelt was built in 1991 and Lincoln was built in 1965. New Technology High School, a specialty school that focuses on project-based, team learning, is the district’s only high school that operates under capacity. It operates in a wing of a building on the campus of the Southeast Technical Institute. Task force members held four public meetings to explore problems and solutions. “It went better than I could have expected. We had strong consensus from the group for more buildings to meet our growing enrollments,” said Vernon Brown, who co-chaired the task force.

Baltic $9.84 Brandon Valley $9.35 Dell Rapids $9.18 VERNON BROWN

Lennox $8.83 West Central $8.76 Tri-Valley $8.47 Canton $8.30 Sioux Falls $8.27 Source: Sioux Falls School District

Task Force Co-Chair

“The need was huge. I was worried about how it would affect taxes. But I think we found a reasonable solution,” he said.

Approval of the bond issue by 60 percent of the voters in the district would raise property taxes on a house valued at $185,000 by about $24 per year. The owner of a $185,000 home presently pays $1,530 per year in school taxes. Approval of the bond issue would increase the total up to $1,554. The school district would partly offset the cost of the bond issue with capital outlays. The bond debt would be paid off over 25 years. School officials estimate that even with the tax boost to pay the bond, Sioux Falls would rank favorably in terms of school tax burden in comparison to present levies in 10 other districts in the area. Sioux Falls presently ranks last among 11 area school districts in property taxes for schools. The current levy on an owner-occupied home is $8.27 per $1,000 of taxable value. With a projected, post-bond tax levy of $8.40, Sioux Falls would rank 10th. Only Canton presently has a lower levy. Harrisburg, Tea Area, Garretson, Baltic, Brandon Valley, Dell Rapids, Lennox, West Central and Tri-Valley all have current levies of $8.47 or more. Harrisburg is the highest at $11.66.

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“It’s a fiscally prudent bond amount, given the facilities that need to be built to keep up with our growing enrollment,” said Nan Baker, the other cochair of the task force.

NAN BAKER

Task Force Co-Chair

In addition to space concerns, crowding reduces student opportunities to participate in activities such as sports. The community needs to address space issues in schools now, before the challenge evolves into a crisis, Baker said.

“The facts are that we have a growing community. We realize that is a problem to embrace and proactively address,” Baker said. “I think the community reflects that sentiment.”

INCREASING REGIONAL INFLUENCES Based on residential growth trends, Sioux Falls’ 2040 Comprehensive Plan projects there will be about 11,000 additional students within the city limits in about two decades. Only about 3,000 of them are expected to be in the Sioux Falls School District, however. The rest will be in neighboring school districts, such as Brandon Valley and Harrisburg. The numbers give perspective to how significantly impacted neighboring school districts are by the continuing growth of Sioux Falls, said Mike Cooper, director of planning and building services for the city.

(Top) Roosevelt High School serves 2,300 students – making it is the biggest high school in Sioux Falls and South Dakota. Photo courtesy Sioux Falls School District. (Center) Task Force members recommended buying land around the nearly 100-yearold Whittier Middle School in anticipation of a future construction project. (Bottom) At Memorial Middle School, class is held in a room that was intended to be a staff dining area. Photo courtesy Sioux Falls School District.

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COVER STORY

The city limits of Sioux Falls include parts of seven school districts, and an eighth district is approaching. In addition to the Sioux Falls School District, school districts that extend into the city are Brandon Valley, Canton, Harrisburg, Lennox, Tea Area and Tri-Valley. West Central is getting close. Harrisburg is the fastest-growing neighboring district, followed by Brandon Valley, Cooper said. The Harrisburg, Brandon Valley and Tea Area districts already have seven schools within Sioux Falls. Six of them are elementary schools and one is a middle school. They also have two sites for future schools.

a new high school in the northwest and a middle school in the southeast, he said. A site near McGovern Middle School could provide a future site for an elementary school. “The headline (coming out of the task force’s work) was that we found a solution in terms of what we need and how to pay for the solution,” he said.

WHY IT MATTERS TO BUSINESSES Steadily rising enrollment in schools reflects the steady population growth of the Sioux Falls area and the economic vitality of its expanding business community.

The overlap of school districts into Sioux Falls raises planning issues for the city as well as political issues for school districts. Deciding where to locate new schools can be somewhat contentious, for example.

Baker, co-chair of the Facilities Task Force, said Sioux Falls has a top-notch school system that with additional facilities will continue to help develop future workers as well as help attract new employees and employers to the community.

A future need in Sioux Falls is likely to be an elementary school to serve emerging neighborhoods in the northwestern part of the city. However, the best location for the school might be in the Tri-Valley School District, Cooper said.

Dean Dziedzic, interim president of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, also said that having a good school system is important for economic development.

Communities generally like to get out ahead of residential growth by locating sites and building elementary schools, which are catalysts for neighborhood growth, Cooper said. Cooper served on the Facilities Task Force, so he provided insights on growth areas of the city. Sioux Falls needs

Like a lot of growing communities, a lot of local businesses are struggling to find enough good workers. A big part of the solution, long term, is for communities to grow their own workforce, Dziedzic said. That includes exposing students to good career paths at an early age and nurturing their interest.

Photo courtesy Sioux Falls School District.

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Photo courtesy Sioux Falls School District.

Quality of life, including education, is also a factor in attracting new companies and professionals to the city, Dziedzic said. “One thing employers will look at is what opportunities we have for trailing spouses and children,” he said. “What kind of jobs and schools.” Candy Hanson, president of Sioux Falls Thrive, said that having a good K-12 school system is more important today than it has been for several decades. Baby Boomers made huge contributions when they entered the workforce to diversify the city’s economy CANDY HANSON in fields such as manufacturing, Sioux Falls Thrive healthcare and financial services, Hanson said. “The kids coming through our school system today are the ones who will lead the transition to our next economy. If they’re not prepared to succeed in the high-tech, high-skilled trade and professional positions businesses need to sustain growth, Sioux Falls will lose its competitive edge,” she said. Studies have shown that people without a high school education create a net drain on government and social services. “The investment we make in our kids and making sure they achieve their highest educational and career potential produces big community benefits. Savings in public assistance can be redirected to quality of life projects,” Hanson said. Having to explore options to contend with growing enrollment actually puts the community in an enviable position, Brown said. “These are hard, expensive decisions we’re making. But what other community in the state wouldn’t love to be in this situation?” he said. “Every school district in the state would like to be in our situation.”

Fast Facts Sioux Falls School District Bond Proposal Proposed bond is for $190 million paid off over 25 years Cost to average homeowner would be $24/year increase (based on $185,000 median home value) Bond would cover construction of three new schools plus improvements on other facilities Amount was determined based on a desire to maintain 24:1 student to teacher ratio Student enrollment in the district is projected to increase 10 percent in the next decade Roosevelt High School is currently 500 students over capacity 19 of the district’s 23 elementary schools are at or above capacity 60% voter approval required to pass

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Chamber plans Washington, D.C. fly-in This fall, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will convene a Washington, D.C. advocacy fly-in with the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce. This joint fly-in, scheduled for Sept. 5-7, is designed to allow representatives from east and west river to collaborate on our federal policy agendas. Each chamber’s participant group will include 11-14 individuals. Two years ago, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce partnered for the first time on a fly-in with the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce. The Rapid City Chamber had been conducting D.C. fly-ins for several years. By working together, organizers are able to strengthen the South Dakota message, cover issues important to the two largest communities in the state, make the best use of resources and time and strengthen the relationship between both communities and chambers. Planning is well underway, and the basic agenda will include the following: On Sept. 5, participants will travel to D.C. and gather for an opening dinner and briefing. Sept. 6 will feature a full-day of agency and congressional meetings. Sept. 7 will include at least a

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half-day of agency and congressional meetings, plus some time for individual touring. On Sept. 8, participants can do individual touring and will travel home. Some of the highlights participants can expect will include meetings with South Dakota’s congressional delegation, a tour of the Pentagon, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce briefing, a “State’s Night” reception and dinner (Sept. 6) and an agenda based on federal issues important to the Sioux Falls area and South Dakota. “We’ll work to make the agenda strategically meaningful,” said Debra Owen, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Director and Lobbyist. Attendees will be required to pay their own way for the trip. If you are interested in joining the fly-in, contact Teresa Schreier at tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050 to get more details on costs and to be added to the information list to stay up to date as the tour comes together.

MEMBER VOICE

Starting early is key to financial success I want to preface this article by saying I neither encourage nor condone gambling. But of course, I do enjoy a good round of golf and these two “hobbies” often intersect. I was on the golf course one afternoon when a friend asked that age-old question, “When’s the best time to begin planning for the future?” The answer is simple: the best time to begin is yesterday and the second-best time is today.

TIM SCHUT

First PREMIER Bank

Time is one of your most important assets when it comes to investing.

To illustrate this point, I like to use the following example: if you were golfing with a friend and made a friendly bet of 10 cents on the first hole, but then doubled that bet on each of the following holes, would it be worth your time? Maybe not, but let’s look at how this friendly wager grows over 18 holes. On hole #2, the bet would grow to a whopping 20 cents. By the time you finished the front nine, however, the bet would grow to $25.60. That’s probably not an amount that would scare too many people away, but just wait until you make the turn and hit the back nine! On hole #10, the bet would be $51.20 and by the time you hit #14, the bet would grow to $819.20. As you teed up on the final hole, that 10-cent bet on Hole #1 would have grown to $13,107.20. Now that’s a serious bet and it’s also a serious illustration of how compounding interest can affect your investments. This analogy sums up the concept of compound interest. I like to share it with young professionals, as they are metaphorically standing on first hole of their career. If they begin saving and planning for their future early, they will have time to play both the front and back nine. In fact, they may have time to play another nine or even eighteen holes if they begin early enough and are diligent in playing the game. Time is one of your most important assets when it comes to investing. By starting to save early, you have plenty of time to play all 18 holes on the course and reach the big prize. Unfortunately, the person who begins saving at age 50 or 55 will probably not have enough time to reach the back nine, where the big payoffs are made. If you find yourself standing on that first hole and you’re starting to see a little gray in your hair, don’t despair. As I said earlier, the second-best time to begin planning your future is today. A qualified financial professional can help you create an investment plan that works for you and your unique situation—regardless of where you are on the course and what your handicap might be! The example I used above is for hypothetical purposes, of course. This scenario assumes you win every hole on the course. Your own investment may perform better or worse than it did in this example and past performance does not guarantee future results. Tim Schut is the vice president of Private Banking and Wealth Management at First PREMIER Bank in Sioux Falls. He has nearly 20 years of professional, financial experience and specializes in private banking and investment management.

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HEADLINES

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 111th Annual Meeting, held October 24, 2017.

Chamber Annual Meeting to be held Oct. 16 The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 112th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 16 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The Chamber’s Annual Meeting launches the one-year term of the incoming chair, Tim Sturdevant, Sturdevant’s Auto Parts. Sturdevant will take over the Chamber’s top volunteer position Oct. 1, following 2017-18 Chair of the Board Steve Van Buskirk. Also at the meeting, the Chamber will share the

priorities for the 2018-19 year and acknowledge the contributions of retiring directors. The featured speaker for the Annual Meeting will be announced in mid-August. Stacy Wrightsman, Sanford Health, is chairing the event. Invitations will be mailed to Chamber members after Labor Day. Ticket sales will begin at the end of August. All seats are general admission and the cost is $85 per Chamber member.

SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 112TH ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 Sioux Falls Convention Center

Ag Appreciation Day to be held August 8 The 35th annual Ag Appreciation Day will be held in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Fair on Wednesday, August 8. The AgriBusiness Division of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce organizes this event as a way to recognize the role area farmers and ranchers play in the Sioux Falls economy. Ag producers from around the region are invited to visit the fair and enjoy a free lunch of pork sandwiches, chips and drinks. There will be live music and entertainment, plus raffle drawings for those in attendance. More than 3,000 local farmers attended in 2017. Dozens of area businesses support the event financially, and more than 200 volunteers participate in serving the meal. For ticket information or additional details, contact hrader@siouxfalls.com. Photo courtesy South Dakota Corn.

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HEADLINES

Applications open for next Leadership Sioux Falls class The Evan C. Nolte Leadership Sioux Falls program will accept applicants for its 33rd class beginning July 11 through August 14. The signature leadership program of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has graduated more than 900 people since its launch in 1986. Leadership Sioux Falls (LSF) identifies current and future leaders of Sioux Falls and educates them on the different aspects that tie the community together, with the intention of inspiring program participants to take action to make a positive impact on the future of Sioux Falls. The program is built around providing educational experiences, thereby helping participants identify ways they can serve and engage in active citizenship of this community in alignment with their individual strengths, talents and purpose. The Leadership Sioux Falls program runs October through April, and concludes with a graduation in May. All seven sessions of the program focus on different facets of the Sioux Falls community and include topics such as education, local and state government, public safety, business and industry and service. The Leadership Sioux Falls selection committee reviews all applications and selects 30 people to comprise the class. Applicants must be a current resident or employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, be over the age of 25, attend all required sessions and commit to serving and strengthening the community upon completion of the program. Previous applicants who were not selected are strongly encouraged to apply for the program again. The program application, as well as a complete schedule for Class 33, is available at siouxfallschamber.com under the Programs tab. Applications will be accepted until August 14. Tuition is $495 and is non-refundable. For more information, contact Kayla Huizing at (605) 373-2002 or khuizing@siouxfalls.com.

Members of Leadership Sioux Falls class 32 participate in the 2017-18 opening session.

32 classes

LEADERSHIP SIOUX FALLS GRADUATE FAST FACTS

900+ graduates 76% have served on a community board 9% have served in public office 48% have volunteered for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 73% keep in touch with LSF classmates LSF graduates have served more than 250 organizations

LEADERSHIP SIOUX FALLS GOALS To develop awareness of the Sioux Falls area, its challenges and opportunities. To strengthen leadership abilities by identifying leadership styles, skills and possibilities. To form a network of informed, concerned citizens who can help guide the future growth of the community. To educate and motivate leaders to greater involvement in the community.

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Forward Sioux Falls’ initiatives lift up the area’s economy BY MIKE LYNCH Forward Sioux Falls

As the primary economic development initiative in the area, Forward Sioux Falls leverages many of our time-tested core programs that have proven successful. The current initiative, “MOMENTUM,” is the seventh since 1987 and centers around workforce attraction, retention and development. The Strategic Workforce Action Agenda is our roadmap to meet these objectives. Significant research was completed in 2015 to establish the programmatic blueprint for MOMENTUM, including a familiarization tour of the region, focus groups and interview sessions which produced a deeper understanding of the region’s short and long-term needs and opportunities. This research led to the formation of a competitive assessment, workforce sustainability analysis and ultimately, implementation guidelines for the Strategic Workforce Action Agenda. Led by a cohort of community leaders and Market Street Services, a premier provider of community, workforce and economic development strategic planning services, this four-phase plan was developed using deliberate, methodical processes over a six-month period. From the launch of MOMENTUM in April 2016, staff from the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Sioux Falls Development Foundation along with several community leaders have facilitated implementation of the Strategic Workforce Action Agenda and we are confident that continued execution of this agenda will effectively position our region for economic success. As we approach the midway point of the current initiative, the following serves as a progress report for programmatic activity.

WORKFORCE

The continuing development of the community portal, siouxfalls.com, provides opportunities for human resource

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departments to showcase the quality of life attributes the Sioux Falls area has to offer by illustrating why our city is such a great place to live, work, play and grow. Phase II will feature company profile pages of Forward Sioux Falls’ investors. These will allow businesses to feature various aspects of their organizations, such as company culture, photos and current job openings. Through the Development Foundation, Forward Sioux Falls continues to work with organizations to identify various population segments to help mitigate workforce challenges. These populations include veterans, people with disabilities, homeless, at-risk youth, immigrants and refugees, reformed offenders and retirees. The Development Foundation has debuted WIN (Workforce Information Now), an interactive publication providing information on current workforce programs, resources companies can access, featured businesses and best practices. WIN features companies with unique workforce cultures that enhance the daily work environment of their employees. The goal is to generate conversations and provide businesses with innovative ideas they can use to enhance their own workplace. A workforce summit facilitated by the Development Foundation is scheduled for Aug. 23 and features a keynote speaker, breakout

HEADLINES

sessions and provide businesses a chance to discuss workforce challenges and opportunities. Forward Sioux Falls continues to invest in Sioux Falls Thrive, whose purpose is to optimize educational achievement from cradle to career. A board of directors, strategy council and action team form the foundation of the current work being done. The first initiative focused on homelessness among children in the Sioux Falls area. After funding a strategic plan for University Center-Sioux Falls, Forward Sioux Falls also assisted UC to formulate a policy manual and recommend candidates to serve on a new Community Steering Board. The board is comprised of business and community leaders, whose purpose is to provide input on strategic planning, programs/ services, operations, finance and other related issues at UC to ensure the community has direct and regular communication with UC leadership to monitor current performance and to help shape the future development of the Center. Forward Sioux Falls has partnered with Southeast Tech to create “Sponsor a Scholar,” which offers companies the potential to receive a $2,600 grant to offset remaining expenses of their industry partner commitment for the Build Dakota Scholarship Fund. This past year, 11 grants were issued to industry partners. Forward Sioux Falls has also assisted Southeast Tech with several “Sector Breakfasts,” which serve to provide a more cohesive link between coursework and certifications offered at Southeast Tech and employment needs within the Sioux Falls area business community. Partnering with the City of Sioux Falls, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Development Foundation, Forward Sioux Falls continues to develop Foundation Park, South Dakota’s first mega-site. Infrastructure for the project has been completed and the site is BNSF-certified. Win Chill, LLC, the anchor tenant for Foundation Park, has begun operations on their 54-acre site and has already announced plans to expand its footprint. In May 2018, Dakota Carriers was announced as the second tenant within Foundation Park. Company officials plan to be operational by October. Development activities and interest continue to run ahead of expectations for the USD Discovery District, an 80-acre contemporary corporate and academic research park under development in northwest Sioux Falls. Construction of 2,800 linear feet of street and utility infrastructure was completed in September of 2017 and additional infrastructure construction is planned for 2018 and 2019. In June, it was announced that SAB Biotherapeutics and Alumend will become the Discovery District’s anchor tenants.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION

The Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship focuses on creating a thriving epicenter of entrepreneurship and a pipeline of emerging rapid growth businesses to further expand and diversify the Sioux Falls economy. Zeal’s most recent economic impact data shows its clients and graduates have secured more than $172 million in equity funding and employ 728 people in Sioux Falls with average annual salaries exceeding $69,000.

BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION & EXPANSION

A strong effort to build relationships with site selectors has evolved within the past year as well as direct recruitment of businesses including facilitation of a familiarization tour and contracting with a lead generation development company. Digital marketing efforts have been implemented and advanced in 2018, especially to promote siouxfalls.com, recruitment to communities who have been affected by large company shutdowns and the upcoming workforce summit. In collaboration with the City and State, the Development Foundation reached out to 21 company’s conducting business retention and expansion visits (BR&E), in 2018. Going back twelve months, the Development Foundation jointly conducted 40 BR&E visits.

BUSINESS ADVOCACY & QUALITY OF PLACE ENHANCEMENT

Advocating at all levels of government for a better business climate has long been supported by Forward Sioux Falls. Staff from the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce have represented the interest of business during governmental meetings including Sioux Falls City Council, Minnehaha County and the Sioux Falls Public School District. Additionally, a full-time lobbyist is assigned to Pierre during the South Dakota Legislative Session to ensure that bills affecting Sioux Falls area business interests and the impact of proposed legislation on those interests are communicated to legislators. Moreover, there is close interaction with our state’s congressional delegation, including facilitation of three Inside Washington events in the past year and a Sioux Falls/Rapid City D.C. fly-in planned for September 2018. The Chamber Public Policy staff hosted three legislative coffees and six candidate forums to help voters become better acquainted with not only the elected officials who serve them, but also issues important to the business community.

AIR SERVICE & INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Forward Sioux Falls has been instrumental to augment marketing efforts at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport and to ensure that airline carriers and flight offerings are complementary to the needs of the business community and the public at large. Forward Sioux Falls has also partnered with the South Dakota Small Business Development Center and U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security to enhance use of the FSD International Port of Entry to import and export goods in the region. Forward Sioux Falls helped establish the International Trade Center at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport and we will continue to promote use of the Port of Entry by Sioux Falls and South Dakota businesses. This spring, we welcomed both David O’Sullivan, the ambassador and head of the European Union Delegation to the United States, and Canadian Consul General Paul Connors in separate events. Both offered insights and perspective on international trade and foreign policy.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Zeal Accelerator accepts five start-ups Five Sioux Falls-area businesses will take a significant step forward in their growth by completing this year’s accelerator program through the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship. The 2018 participants are Contjac, Feed the Stripe, SolarHeart, Up Tempo Music Lessons and WrapAbility. They were chosen from a field of 15 applicants by a selection committee. “We were thrilled with the number and quality of applicants for this year’s accelerator,” said Michelle Gjerde, Zeal’s executive director. “The program ahead is an intensive one, and we look forward to helping these participants ramp up growth and tackle scale-up hurdles.” The 12-week program, which began June 15, brings resources and the opportunity for significant investment to the participants. Startups selected for the accelerator receive unlimited access to Zeal’s 24/7 coworking and meeting room space; full-day working-group sessions featuring guest experts; business coaching from Zeal’s entrepreneursin-residence and mentors; assistance with formalizing a strategic plan, needs assessment and business plan stress test; access to potential financing partners; and the opportunity for cash infusion through Zeal’s accelerator capital investment fund. The accelerator program has three local professional partners that power the opportunity and provide the capital investment funds: Eide Bailly LLP, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls and Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith P.C.

2018 GROWTH ACCELERATOR PARTICIPANTS Contjac strives to apply the principles of refractive surgery, like LASIK, to other areas of vision correction such as contact lenses, orthokeratology and myopia control, and in doing so also improve eye health and visual outcomes. Feed The Stripe LLC specializes in selling high performance racing parts to the drag racing market. A knowledgeable and specialized dealer in its industry, the company sells online at feedthestripe.com and at the race track. SolarHeart is making solar power as easy to use as a standard wall outlet, developing off-grid AC solar panels that are easy-to-use, modular and are plug-and-play capable. Its products allow users to have power anywhere and be free from the cost, noise, fumes, time and maintenance of gas generators. Up Tempo Music Lessons offers premier in-home music lessons specifically designed for children and young adults. The company uses a unique teaching style that leaves students eager to learn more and has proven retention. Its mission is to deliver academic understanding of music theory in a fun approach by learning current songs. WrapAbility creates high-quality, long-term attachment wraps for personal and professional use. The business performs wrap installations on prestige sports vehicles, large commercial fleet vehicles, trailers, corporate wall displays and windows, and has plans to expand to more design and vinyl offerings.

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MEMBER VOICE

They said “yes”: Now, how to keep that new hire It’s no secret that Sioux Falls’ employment market is a very competitive one. Every employer’s challenge is to hire the best candidates, even when they’re getting multiple offers. After a successful hire, you might breathe a sigh of relief and feel like your job is done until his or her first day on the job. But it’s important to note that an employee most often makes the decision to stay or leave a position during the first 30 to 60 days. So here are some “behind the scenes” steps that can help give the best possible impression of your company:

WELCOME YOUR EMPLOYEE IN ADVANCE PAM HILBER Avera Health

an employee most often makes the decision to stay or leave a position during the first 30 to 60 days

When a new employee accepts the job offer, call, email, text or send a card within the next few days just to say, “We’re so excited to have you on our team.” Make this effort, and you’ll set yourself apart from other employers who might come in with other offers during the interim between the job offer and the start date.

GREET YOUR NEW EMPLOYEE WITH AN EQUIPPED WORK SPACE

Nothing says “oops, I forgot you were coming” like a “naked” work environment. So have the necessary office equipment and supplies in place. Make sure their computer and phone are ready. Work with your IT department to ensure that the employee has computer access on the first day. Plan for meaningful work beyond reading training or policy manuals. If employees don’t find their new “home” in order when they arrive on the job, they feel stalled out and uncomfortable.

KEEP YOUR EMPLOYEE’S PERSONAL LIFE IN MIND

Leaders may think it’s enough to say, “be here at 8 Monday morning.” In reality, new employees need to know way more. They may have child care arrangements to make or personal commitments to solidify. Let them know in advance, to the best of your knowledge, what their work schedule will be like for the first week or even the first month. What should they wear? Where should they park? What can they expect to accomplish during their first 30 days on the job? When you provide this vital information, it signals that you care about who they are as a person and their personal life.

PLAN A SURPRISE

Welcome your employee with a pleasant surprise on the first day: a small basket of goodies, a gift bag or a card that everyone on the team has signed. Maybe even ask for a list of their “favorites” in advance. This extra effort helps the new hire feel welcomed and appreciated right out of the gate.

INVOLVE THE TEAM

Designate a seasoned, high-performing employee to be the new hire’s go-to. This gives the new hire someone to ask questions of, and not feel like they are “bothering” someone. For the team as a whole, encourage employees to get together for lunch, or just say, “I’m so excited we’ll be working together.” As important as the leader is, if the team is cold or hostile toward new hires, they aren’t going to stick around. Recruitment and turnover is expensive, so these simple steps can pay big dividends. Avera employs 17,000 people across our system, and we have many job opportunities. In our Talent Management department, we realize that our job starts much earlier than posting a position online. In fact, we are in constant contact with high schools, colleges and universities to help ensure that new graduates consider a health care career with Avera. Pam Hilber, PhD, is the Director of Workforce Planning for Avera Health. In this role, she is responsible for securing an adequate pipeline of future employees to continue Avera’s health care ministry into the future across its five-state footprint.

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Great customer service reflects positively on our community Great customer service is at the core of maintaining a strong visitor industry for our community. When I say that, I don’t mean that we only need to provide great customer service to our visitors. It is equally important that we provide great service to our residents and regular clients. After all, the people who live in our community have the potential to be our strongest advocates! How can you welcome guests and residents alike? As the world increasingly relies on electronic forms of communication, we need to be intentional about leveraging our human interactions. TERI SCHMIDT

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

we need to be intentional about leveraging our human interactions

I recently read a great article on the importance and impact of positive customer service. It was written by Leandra Nisbet, a consultant and owner of Stingray Advisory Group LLC. She asserts that positive customer service hinges on how well you execute three elements: 1. Say what you mean and mean what you say 2. Be reliable 3. Create memorable, personal experiences In my opinion, the first two elements are building blocks that can help us do the third. If we are honest and follow through on what we say we will do, we have taken the first step toward creating a memorable experience. Then, we just need to look for ways to make the interaction special for each individual. When a visitor comes to Sioux Falls, they might experience beautiful Falls Park, spend an evening walking the SculptureWalk downtown, go shopping or take in a sporting event, for example. The people they come in contact with and the interactions they have will determine whether their memories of those experiences are positive or not. “We all like to feel acknowledged and important. Whether it is a large or small gesture, there are ample opportunities to create special moments in your regular interactions,” writes Nisbet. “The next time you interact with someone, take a moment to ask yourself: “What am I doing to make this interaction the best it can be?” It may take some practice (and patience) and that’s OK. You may be surprised how much more engaging and rewarding it will be when you slow down and make the time to live in the moment.” Sioux Falls is a community full of wonderful people… let’s show everyone why we are the Heart of America! Reference: Creating Positive Customer Experiences One Moment at a Time https://groupstoday.com/business/1086-creating-positive-customer-experiences-one-moment-at-a-time

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. 40-41.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Visitor Industry Updates VISITOR INDUSTRY TO WELCOME INTERSTATE TRAVELERS The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and several local hospitality partners will greet visitors at the Valley Springs Information Center along Interstate 90 on Friday, July 20 and Friday, Aug. 3. These events give the local hospitality industry an opportunity to draw visitors off the interstate and promote the community’s attractions, events, hotels and restaurants, and to inform visitors why Sioux Falls is the best place to stop and experience all there is going on in the community. The CVB will offer Sioux Falls visitor guides, visitor maps, Falls Park brochures and warm hospitality!

SIOUX FALLS SET TO HOST CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Sioux Falls will host the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Biennial National Convention on July 17–22. This is the first time the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will stage an event in South Dakota and it also coordinates with the 100th anniversary of the South Dakota State Court as a division of the organization. The convention will take place at the Sioux Falls Convention Center with the Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel as the headquarter hotel. Over 1,000 people will attend from across the United States. The convention is estimated to generate over $1 million in economic impact.

CONNECT FAM ALLOWS PLANNERS TO EXPERIENCE SIOUX FALLS The sales team of the CVB will host a Connect Familiarization Tour (FAM) on July 17–19. Connect Meetings is an organization that the CVB has partnered with to identify association meeting planners from across the country that could potentially hold their convention, meeting or event in Sioux Falls. Over the past several years, the CVB team has attended several Connect Trade Shows which have proven to be a good lead source for Sioux Falls. Based on criteria specified by the CVB, thirteen meeting planners have been selected to personally visit Sioux Falls and experience the city’s convention/meeting/event climate first-hand. The goal of the Connect FAM is to showcase Sioux Falls and to familiarize the group with all of the city’s meeting and convention amenities along with our vibrant arts, culture and culinary scene. The CVB, along with numerous industry partners, has developed an action-packed three-day agenda. The meeting planners will experience a “Taste of Sioux Falls,” a walking food and dessert tour in historic downtown, tours of hotels and meeting facilities, visits to Falls Park and several attractions, and will attend a local favorite event: Hot Summer Nites.

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Peggy McGuire, Holiday Inn City Centre, and Benjamin Gadberry, The Outdoor Campus, were the grand prize winners of the Sioux Falls FAM Tour Contest.

SIOUX FALLS FAM TOUR CONTEST

The Sioux Falls FAM Tour Contest was completed on June 15. Four hundred cards were distributed to businesses throughout the community. The contest challenged local visitor industry employees to choose 10 of the 18 Sioux Falls attractions to familiarize themselves with in order to cross-sell the city to tourists visiting our community this summer. The Grand Prize winners are: Peggy McGuire, Holiday Inn City Centre, and Benjamin Gadberry, The Outdoor Campus. The $25 Gift Card winners are: Ali Newville, Conner Bergh, Elizabeth Cisar, Jill Baird, Jill Turbak, Kama Konda-Varilek, Katie Travis, Kayli Stueven, Michelle Donis-Perez and Nichelle Lund. The business winners of the “Sweet” Prizes are: Holiday Inn City Centre and Stockyards Ag Experience. Thank you to The Outdoor Campus and Crooked Pint Ale House for their sponsorships. Thank you to the participating attractions as stops on the tour: Butterfly House & Aquarium, Center for Western Studies, Falls Park Visitor Information Center, Fernson Brewing Company, Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, Museum of Visual Materials, Siouxland Heritage Museums (2 attractions), The Outdoor Campus, SculptureWalk, SkyZone, Stockyards Ag Experience, Strawbale Winery, Thunder Road, Washington Pavilion, Wild Water West Waterpark and WoodGrain Brewing Co.

CVB TO ATTEND CONNECT MARKETPLACE

Staff of the CVB will attend Connect Marketplace in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace Convention Center on Aug. 23–25. Connect Marketplace is an annual education conference and appointmentonly trade show that hosts five unique tracks dedicated to the Association, Expo, Specialty, Corporate and Sports markets. The marketplaces run simultaneously, allowing CVB sales managers to capitalize on the one-on-one appointment schedules in the Association, Specialty and Sports markets. In addition to appointments, CVB staff will attend general sessions, educational workshops and networking events. The show is produced by Connect Meetings whose mission is to connect people, places and ideas. The CVB partnered with Connect to qualify meeting, event and sports professionals who will be attending the show that indicated they are considering planning in the Midwest region. The CVB mailed out a gift along with an introductory letter before the conference as an effort to increase Sioux Falls’ exposure and generate qualified appointments.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GREATLIFE CHALLENGE The Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge will return to Willow Run Golf Course Aug. 30–Sept. 2 as part of the LPGA Symetra Tour. This four-day golf tournament will feature some of the top female golfers from around the world as they compete for the top prize. Volunteers are needed to help make the event a success, including host families for the players. For more information or to sign up, visit greatlifechallenge.com.

2018 STATE AMATEUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

INFLUENCER CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES

A new campaign encourages both residents and visitors to become influencers for Sioux Falls by helping to promote travel to our city. Influencers are asked to publish five posts showcasing Sioux Falls on their social media channels. In return, they will receive a Sioux Falls t-shirt and be entered to win one of five $50 Visa pre-paid cards. Individuals interested in becoming an influencer are asked to go to visitsiouxfalls.com/influencer for more information.

CVB TO EXHIBIT AT ASAE ANNUAL MEETING & EXPO The CVB will exhibit at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting and Exposition Aug. 18–21 in Chicago. The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition is one of the largest industry shows, bringing together thousands of association professionals and industry partners from around the world. The show will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities and a bustling exhibit hall over the course of three days. Director of sales Alexandra LeBlanc and sales managers Anna Eliason and Jackie Wentworth will attend ASAE to promote Sioux Falls as a premier destination for conventions, meetings and events.

VISITSIOUXFALLSEVENTS.COM If you have an upcoming event that you want visitors to know about, be sure to submit it to the CVB’s website. Go to visitsiouxfallsevents.com to create an account and then submit as many events as you would like. This page has some of the highest web traffic on the CVB’s website, so you certainly won’t want to miss this opportunity to have your event noticed by visitors.

The 2018 State Amateur Baseball Tournament will be held Aug. 1–12 at Karras Park, home of Ronken Field, on Augustana University’s campus. A total of 35 games will be played during the nearly two-week event. Over 800 players from all over South Dakota will participate. Game day sponsorship and fence sign advertising opportunities are still available, as well as group and corporate ticket sales. Contact Tim Huber at (605) 274-5541.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Mundt assumes leadership of Development Foundation Bob Mundt is the new President & CEO of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. He begins his role on July 11. A native of Inwood, Iowa, Mundt is excited to be able to return to the Sioux Falls area.

Mundt said. “But it is unique in the fact that they can bring so much to the table.” He cited great quality of life, a wealth of young professionals and land opportunities as Sioux Falls’ key strengths.

He says he will spend his initial weeks at the Development Foundation seeking to get to know his surroundings. First understanding the Development Foundation itself as a unique organization, then looking towards collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, the Convention & Visitors Bureau and business leaders in the city.

One of Mundt’s top priorities is to hire a new Vice President of Workforce Development, an existing position at the Development Foundation that has been empty for the last eight months. Filling this position will give the Development Foundation the resources it needs to help tackle this important issue of meeting the community’s workforce needs.

In his previous positions, Mundt has managed both chamber of commerce and economic development activities, but with his role at the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Mundt is looking forward to being able focus his efforts on the economic development side. Development Foundation board chair Bob Thimjon said, “His leadership will serve our organization and community well in the years ahead.” In Sioux Falls, workforce development is key, and Mundt is ready for the challenge. His goals include retaining and attracting young professionals and retraining the existing workforce to meet strong employment demands. He also wants to work with the K-12 education system to better inform parents and their children about the existing opportunities that do not require a four-year college degree. “Sioux Falls is not unique in the fact that it has a [workforce development] issue,”

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Looking toward longer term development, Mundt eyes business parks such as Foundation Park. “In the future it is my goal to fill up those parks and make sure we have companies coming to Sioux Falls that create those quality jobs that allow people to buy a house and have a family,” he said. Mundt was selected to lead the Sioux Falls Development Foundation following a nationwide search conducted by Waverly Partners, LLC, a professional recruiting firm with expertise in chamber and economic development searches. Previously, he served as President and CEO of Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce in Appleton, Wisconsin. Before moving to Wisconsin, Mundt led the chamber of commerce and economic development in Council Bluffs, Iowa for 25 years.

BOB MUNDT

Family: Wife Martha, children, Logan, Jami and Molly Hometown: Inwood, Iowa Education: B.A. in Marketing/ Public Relations, University of Northern Iowa Institute for Organizational Management Center for Creative Leadership M.A. in Management, Bellevue University Certified Economic Developer; Certified Chamber Executive Chamber experience: Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, Appleton, WI; Council Bluffs, Iowa, Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce

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.

605 Real Estate

6901 S. LYNCREST PL., SUITE 102 realestate605.com 605 Real Estate is a group of experienced real estate professionals serving the Sioux Empire in sales, development and property management. L to R: Beth Meyer, Mark Luke, Cory Weeden, Brad Stearns (broker/owner), Julie Nelson, Jeff Nelson (broker), Mark Lee, Mark Wahlstrom and Kate Patrick. NEW NAME/NEW LOCATION

Active Faith Chiropractic

4900 E. 57TH ST., SUITE B activefaithchiro.com Active Faith Chiropractic is a new chiropractic office, and their vision is to empower every individual to live the amazing life God intends for him or her to live. L to R: Donnie Luond, Tonya Luond, Dr. Haley Luond (owner), Deb Peterson, Maggie DeJong, Chris Filsinger, Laurie Knutson, Daschle Larsen, Mark Luke and Jared Fodness. NEW MEMBER

Air Madness

310 W. INDUSTRIAL DR., HARRISBURG, SD Air Madness is the ultimate venue for active social outings, intense team building activities and memorable birthday parties. L to R: Mike Hauck, Mark Luke, Tanya Van De Stroet (owner), Jesse Van De Stroet (owner), Cindi Johnson, Tyler Pederson, Tom Ries and Lynda Billars.

NEW MEMBER

BTI Sales & Service

600 E. 60TH ST. btiautosales.com BTI Sales & Service is a small automotive dealer and repair shop specializing in Corvettes of all years. L to R: Holly Westcott, April Meyerink, Mark Luke, Lisa Bonenberger, Don Bonenberger (owner), Derrick Karsky, Jay Soukup, Ryan Peters and Dayton Peters. NEW MEMBER chambernews.com | Chamber News 43

RIBBON CUTTINGS Camping World

1601 E. ROBUR DRIVE campingworld.com Camping World is the premier one-stop shop for everything RV with two locations in South Dakota. L to R: Robert Longshaw, Mark Luke, Bobbi Thury, Jay Soukup, Teague Williams (general manager), Vitaliy Zdorovtsov, James Gaspar and Tammy Beintema. NEW OWNER

Caring Transitions of Sioux Falls

caringtransitionssiouxfalls.com Caring Transitions helps families and seniors with relocation, downsizing, decluttering, estate sales and online auctions. L to R: April Meyerink, Mark Luke, Bobbi Thury, Mary Main (co-owner), Eric Anderson, Dan Main (co-owner), Mark Lee, Rhiannon Israel and Cindi Johnson.

NEW MEMBER

Cutler Law Firm, LLP

140 N. PHILLIPS AVE., 4TH FLOOR cutlerlawfirm.com Cutler Law Firm, LLP has relocated from the Great Western Mortgage Building to the entire 4th floor of Equity Square. L to R: Dan Doyle, Tim Sturdevant, Mike Bornitz, Mayor Paul TenHaken, Kent Cutler (co-founding partner), James Gaspar, Kristin Hoefert, Nathan Stallinga, Daren Anderson and Nichole Mohning. NEW LOCATION

Edward Jones-Dennis Wieczorek

NEW LOCATION

2571 S. WESTLAKE DR., SUITE 110 edwardjones.com Edward Jones–Dennis Wieczorek is a financial services firm that offers a personal approach to investing for individual investors and small business owners. They are celebrating their new location. L to R: James Gaspar, Beth FinzenPrzybys, Mark Luke, Colleen Hillstad, Dennis Wieczorek (financial advisor), Steve Van Buskirk and Sheila Hoff.

Hegg Realtors

6225 S. MINNESOTA AVE. hegg.com Hegg Realtors’ new building was specifically designed for realtors, enabling them to offer exceptional customer service. L to R: Lauryn Gohl, Rod Carlson, Tom Ries, Julie Nelson, Bill Hegg (owner/broker/CEO), Gregg Gohl (owner/ broker/COO), April Meyerink, Steve Van Buskirk and Drew Gohl. NEW LOCATION

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ISG

101 S. REID ST., SUITE 202 is-grp.com Celebrating their 45th anniversary and first location in South Dakota, ISG is a multidiscipline architecture, engineering, environmental and planning firm. L to R: Steve Watson, Jay Rasmussen, Julie Nelson, Dan Doyle, Mark Luke, David Doxtad (principal), Tiffany Olson, Andrea Miller and Lynn Bruns. NEW MEMBER

Laurie Belle's Boutique

NEW LOCATION

820 GATEWAY LANE, TEA, SD lauriebelles.com Laurie Belle's Boutique is an online and brick and mortar women’s and children’s clothing and gift store and is celebrating their new location. L to R: Tammy Winter, Amy Lange, Jackie Stratman, Carrie Dragt, Annie Miller, Cam Karlson, Mark Luke, Laurie Karlson (owner/president), Dr. Dave Kapaska, Leaf Karlson and Scott Karlson.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS McCrossan Boys Ranch

EXPANSION

47135 260TH ST. mccrossan.org Huyser Hall is a 32-bed residential living unit on the McCrossan campus. The 9,968 sq. ft. addition will help modernize their campus for at-risk youth and provide single room living quarters for boys residing at the Ranch. L to R: Dan Newell, Janel Cole, April Meyerink, Brian Roegiers (executive director), Dr. Dave Kapaska, Steve Wahl, Josh Muckenhirn and Jay Soukup.

Security Savings Bank

NEW MEMBER

2331 E. 10TH ST. ssbia.net Security Savings Bank has been meeting the financial needs of customers in the Sioux Falls area since 1920 and now has a location in Sioux Falls. L to R: Lannie Bonander (owner), Francisco Javier Alvarez-Evangelista, Sandy Case, Nathan Engbers (market president), Mark Luke, Nathan Stallinga, Joel Klatt (CEO), Mike Hauck and Mike Bonander.

Sioux Falls Audiology Associates

4948 E. 57TH ST. siouxfallsaudiologyassociates.com Dr. Norgaard specializes in diagnosing and treating hearing loss in children up to adults. L to R: Nancy Weber-Sweere, Greg Norgaard, Berklie Norgaard, Hayden Norgaard, Dr. Mandy Norgaard (audiologist/owner), Jay Soukup, Cindi Johnson, Lynda Billars and Terese Hammerstrom. NEW MEMBER

Sioux Falls Pride

siouxfallspride.org Sioux Falls Pride is the state’s largest celebration of LGBTQ culture. L to R: Quinn Kathner, Megan Myers, Reina Parker (community action liaison), Dan Doyle, Adam Jorgensen (president), Mark Luke, Kristin Hoefert, Jackie Stratman and Todd Kruse.

NEW MEMBER

Sioux Falls Tower & Communications

NEW LOCATION

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4300 N. NORTHVIEW AVE. siouxfallstower.com Sioux Falls Tower is celebrating the opening of its new corporate office and training center. L to R: Mike Young, Senator John Thune, Emily Kennington, Bart Roberts, Craig Snyder (president/CEO), Governor Dennis Daugaard, Mark Luke, Commissioner Brendan Carr, Tim Sturdevant and Leland Langstraat.

Thrive After Birth

thriveafterbirth.com Thrive After Birth provides parent and baby support as a postpartum doula, new parent educator and through a meal and delivery service. L to R: Randy Ward, Jesse Fonkert, Lynda Billars, Mike Hauck, Tony Ward, Cindi Johnson, Shannon Ward (owner), Sherri Goebel, Amisa Honke, Mark Luke, Becky Ward and James Gaspar. NEW MEMBER

Visiting Angels

NEW LOCATION

3600 WESTPORT AVE., SUITE 200 visitingangels.com/siouxfalls Visiting Angels gives people the freedom and dignity of being able to remain independent in their homes. They are celebrating their new location. L to R: Mike Hauck, April Meyerink, Jessica Remme, Mark Luke, Travis Remme (executive director/franchise owner), Braxton Remme, Gavin Remme, Kristin Hoefert, Shannon Ward and Michelle Nester.

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MEMBERSHIP

Member Anniversaries 45 YEARS

Sioux Falls Shopping News/ Western Commercial Printing Newspapers & Printing siouxfallsshoppingnews.com

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.

15 YEARS

5 YEARS

Sound, Lighting Systems-Rentals blockpro.org

Wholesale costco.com

Block Productions

Costco Wholesale

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe

Fireworkz Store

40 YEARS

Caterers camillessiouxfalls.com

Banks greatwesternbank.com

Elgethun Capital Management

Five Guys Burgers & Fries (Murray 5G Inc.)

35 YEARS

The Lynda B. Advantage CorpLynda Billars KW

Minnehaha County Historical Society

Great Western Bank

Bell Incorporated

Folding Cartons, Printed bell-inc.com

30 YEARS

Augustana Athletic Club Associate Member augie.edu

City of Sioux Falls Associate Member siouxfalls.org

First Lutheran Church Associate Member flcsf.org

25 YEARS

Combined Building Specialties, Inc. Building Materials-Wholesale & Mfrs combinedbuilding.com

CorTrust Mortgage, Inc. Mortgages cortrustmortgage.com

Fairfield Inn

Hotels & Motels marriott.com/fsdsf

HDR Engineering, Inc. Engineers hdrinc.com

Intek, Cleaning & Restoration Carpet & Rug Cleaners intekclean.com

20 YEARS

AmericInn Motel Hotels & Motels americinn.com

CCC Information Services, Inc. Insurance Claims Processing cccis.com

HMK Financial Services Ltd. Financial Planning hmkfinancial.com

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Investment Advisory Services elgethuncapitalmanagement.com

Real Estate listwithlyndab.com

Fireworks, Wholesale-Retail fireworkzstore.com

Restaurants facebook.com/fiveguyssd

Associate Member facebook.com/minnehahacountyhistoricalsociety

Sioux Falls Men’s Slowpitch Softball

SEAM (Secure Enterprise Asset Management)

Sioux Falls Sanitation

Sierra Club

Swiftel Communications

Smartt Interior Construction

10 YEARS

FIRST YEAR REINVESTORS

Engineers-Consultants bartwest.com

Bookkeeping Service accountabletoyouinc.com

Associate Member sfmensslowpitch.com

Garbage & Recycling Service siouxfallssanitation.com

Telephone Equipment Sales & Installation swiftel.net

Bartlett & West, Inc.

Computers-Recycling seamservices.com

Associate Member southdakota.sierraclub.org/sdgroups.htm

Construction smartt-ic.net

Accountable to You, Inc.

Glass Doctor

Align Content dba SiouxFalls.Business

HorsePower

Davids Hydro Vac, Inc.

IRA Services Trust Company

Harmony South Dakota

Jarrod Smart Construction Company

Remedy Brewing Company

Mount Marty College Nurse Anesthesia Program

Simmons Presentations

Glass-Auto, Plate, Window etc glassdoctor.com

Associate Member horsepowersf.com

Trust Company iraservices.com

Construction jarrodsmartconstruction.com

Associate Member mtmc.edu

Posh Boutique Boutique shop-posh.com

Sola Salon Studios Salon solasalons.com

News Media siouxfalls.business

Associate Member davidshydrovac.com

Associate Member harmonysouthdakota.org

Brewers facebook.com/remedybrewco

Speaker wtsimmons.com

Sioux Falls Thrive, Inc. Associate Member siouxfallsthrive.org

Truly Nolen Pest Control Pest Control trulynolensiouxfalls.com

New Members

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

605 Ninja Academy

Hubbell Realty

See The Trainer

Beyond

Myers’ Deli & More

Sioux Empire Old Hickory Buildings

Copy Cat Proofreading, Copy Editing, Copy Writing

Entertainment Lacy Steinberg, (605) 360-4988 2101 W. 41st St., Suite 41, 57105 605ninja.com

Credit Card Processing Eric Stoll, (605) 261-3116

Real Estate Development Dave Tingle, (605) 271-1500 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 303-A, 57104 hubbellrealty.com

Restaurants Daniel Myers, (605) 271-6686 221 S. Phillips Ave., 57104

Home Health Care Tyler Brown, (605) 271-5732 715 S. Minnesota Ave., 57104 seethetrainer.com

Building Products-Wholesale Chris Weatherton, (605) 957-4659 facebook.com/siouxempireOHB

Numbers & Such Prof. LLC

Accountants-Certified Public Courtney J. Lens, (605) 595-5315 numbersandsuchprofllc.com

Sioux Falls Furnished Rentals

Writers-Freelance Renae D. Kranz, (605) 929-3984 copycatproofing.com

Dex YP

Parlour Ice Cream House

Sleep Number

Pioneer Property Management

Sprenger Midwest, Inc.

Raspberry Mills

Village Cooperative of Sioux Falls

Restoration RX

WrapAbility

Marketing/Advertising Teresa McKenney, (605) 351-6417 dexyp.com

Farmers Business Network

Agriculture-Research & Development Lauren Fosheim, (844) 200-3276 6009 S. Sharon Ave., 57108 farmersbusinessnetwork.com

Fresh Impact, LLC

Marketing Consultants Kim VanderPoel, (605) 759-4187 freshimpact4biz.com

Go For It!

Associate Member Jo Hausman, (605) 941-7969 P.O. Box 853, Brandon, SD 57005 johausman.com

GreatLIFE Suburban Lanes Family Fun Center Bowling Bob Elrod, (605) 336-3800 2621 S. Spring Ave., 57105 greatlifesuburbanlanes.com

Restaurants Chris Hanmer, (605) 271-0734 340 S. Main Ave., 57104 parlouricecreamhouse.com

Property Management Laura Grinsell, (605) 332-8532 P.O. Box 1741, 57101 pioneermanaged.com

Business Consultant April Tellers, (612) 205-6560 raspberrymills.com

Construction Trepp Nagel, (605) 759-1531 restorationrx.com

ScrapMart

Apartments-Short Term Furnished Rental Tony Erickson, (605) 595-7937 siouxfallsfurnishedrentals.com

Furniture-Retail Ryan Strand, (605) 362-1593 3600 W. 41st St., 57106 sleepnumber.com

Lumber-Wholesale Steve Sprenger, (605) 334-7705 P.O. Box 2436, 57101 sprengermidwest.com

Senior Living Tina Farber, (605) 824-0553 villagecooperative.com

Vehicle Graphics Kyle VandenHull, (605) 610-7218 47070 104th St. Ste 200, 57108 wrapability.com

Recycling & Scrap Metal Processing Lee Klein, (605) 271-5575 P.O. Box 1741, 57101 siouxfallsscrapmart.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 Marla Meyer Marla Meyer is the CEO of Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons. She grew up in Beaver Creek, Minnesota, and attended Minnesota State University Mankato for undergrad before earning her MBA in Marketing from Craig School of Business at California State University in Fresno, CA. An accomplished executive, her career path led her to Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in both headquarters and field settings before she decided to make the move home. Meyer now lives in Brandon with her eight-year-old twins, Madeline and Maximus.

You’ve lived and worked all over the country. What drew you back to the Sioux Falls area? Yes, moving back to the area was my 14th relocation in my professional career and we are here to stay! We picked the Sioux Falls area because it is a progressive regional city, with amazing schools in the area, and of course we are surrounded by our immediate and extended family.

Name a tool could you not live without. Why? MARLA MEYER

Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons

Let’s go with a Swiss Army Knife and duct tape. Being the CEO of Girl Scouts, I never know what each day will bring, but I’m always prepared. As such, I need to have my tools at the ready, whether it’s my staff, ideas, vision or gear. A utility knife allows the user to have multiple operations and can be used in any given situation. As a Girl Scout, I am always prepared and this tool continues to help me on my journey. As for the duct tape…I believe you can “MacGyver” your way through almost any situation…and most of the time for MacGyver, it involved duct tape!

What might someone be surprised to learn about you? I love a good selfie, have had full conversations in BitMoji and can’t pass up a good Snapchat filter! I like to blame it on needing to keep up and stay relevant with what the girls are into as the CEO of Girl Scouts…however, I secretly just enjoy them! So, to go back to a tool I truly could not live without—it’s really my phone!

What is something you are optimistic about? I am so optimistic about more and more girls gaining the experiences and confidence to unleash their leadership potential. I am fortunate to see firsthand what the Girl Scout Leadership Experience provides as they take their experiences and practice over and over how to discover, connect and take action! I often see comments or stories with concern over future generations, but my lens is different. I see generations of go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders!

What makes a great leader? I read a book titled The Leadership Challenge early in my career and have found what I highlighted back then as common practices of successful leaders has been what I have observed and experienced: challenge the process, inspire a shared vision, enable others to act, model the way and encourage the heart.

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