November 2017 Chamber News

Chamber News November 2017

Vol. 53, No. 2

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Hiring service members makes great business sense............... 24-27

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FEATURES

Stockyards Ag Experience kicks-off Community Appeal . . . . . . . 30-31 Ag industry downtown impacts all citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Chamber Annual Report for 2016-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-22 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32 Business Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Business News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Member Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-45 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 From the Archives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

ON THE COVER

Local businesses are finding success in programs that actively recruit and provide ongoing support to employees who are former or current members of the military.

CHAMBER NEWS AD SALES

For advertising information, call Steven Herman at (605) 351-1960 or email chambernews@siouxfalls.com

CHAMBER NEWS LAYOUT/DESIGN JILL BLOM MELISSA HECKEL

CHAMBER NEWS EDITOR

JENNIE DOYEN For editorial information, call: (605) 336-1620 Chamber News is published by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Postmaster please send address changes to: Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1425, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425 Phone: (605) 336-1620 • Email: sfacc@siouxfalls.com

CHAMBER MISSION As the leading Sioux Falls area business advocate, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce represents its members by advancing and promoting the economic health and quality of life of the region.

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CHAMBER .com/siouxfallschamber @SFAreaChamber @SFAreaAdvocate Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Read online or find archived issues: issuu.com/siouxfallschamber

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

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Message from the Chair A critical concern for nearly all of us is workforce development. Where will we find people with the abilities, training and interest in the work we have available in Sioux Falls? The Chamber recognizes that in order to tackle this issue we need to make sure that we are including everyone in our community in the effort. We might have differences in race, gender, age or any number of other factors, but it is imperative that we welcome all individuals who want to contribute to growing our workforce and our economy.

STEVE VAN BUSKIRK 2017-18 Chair of the Board

...prepare for the dynamic shift in the workforce of the future.

As a Chamber, part of our job is to listen to and share the success stories within our community. This will help us learn from each other as we work towards adopting policies and practices within our individual organizations that support our employment goals. We believe that this is an area that the Chamber can inform and assist our members as you prepare for the dynamic shift in the workforce of the future.

Finding a way to integrate a new constituency into your workforce will take extra effort and training, but success in this endeavor can benefit your firm for years. Recently, I read about a company that has been developing management practices to appeal to military veterans. They realized that the vets have unique and specialized training that was helpful for their organization, but they needed a way to recruit and retain those vets. So, by investing in networking, mentoring and leadership training they eased the transition of vets into their workforce and improved recruitment efforts.

This is an interesting story, and examples such as these inspire the work being done by the Chamber’s Workforce and Education Committee. There are a lot of fresh ideas and energy coming out of this important committee, and we look to this group to serve as a conduit to share best practices on inclusivity from one member organization to another. We believe that this will provide value to our members through education and training.

I’d also like to recognize the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, a group that has been working for decades to honor the sacrifice and dedication of our veterans. Every member of our Chamber is thankful for the commitment to freedom of our armed forces, and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee has done a wonderful job of expressing our appreciation. I invite you to join in honoring our local veterans at the Veterans Day program on Nov. 11. More information on that event can be found on page 29 of this issue.

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

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

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

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

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CALENDARS

CHAMBER

Events Calendar

Dates, times and locations are subject to change.

For a current listing of all Chamber events, visit siouxfallschamber.com, read the weekly edition of Quickly, or call (605) 336-1620.

You can register and pay for events online at siouxfallschamber.com.

FEATURED EVENTS NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP

MIXER & HOLIDAY FAIR

SPONSORED BY:

TUESDAY, NOV. 21

4:30–7 p.m.

Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center 3200 W. Maple St. The November Mixer features the Holiday Fair, with Chamber members promoting their holiday gifts and service ideas.

Booth space for the Holiday Fair is available.

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

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

DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER TUESDAY, DEC. 5

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls 515 N. Main Ave. DETAILS: Join us for the monthly Membership Mixer, featuring

networking, food and refreshments! Sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls.

COST: $5 or use your Mixer Pass RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

YPN KRINGLE THURSDAY, DEC. 14

7–10 p.m.

The Washington Pavilion, Mary W. Sommervold Hall 301 S. Main Ave. DETAILS: Join YPN members for an evening of networking and fun at our annual holiday party! Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and a photo booth. Bring a donation for the Ronald McDonald House and receive a free beer courtesy of Fernson Brewing Company. Cocktail attire is encouraged!

COST: $18 YPN members, $20 Non-YPN Members, $20 at the door RSVP: khuizing@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2002

GOOD MORNING SIOUX FALLS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST THURSDAY, JAN. 4 7–8:30 a.m.

Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel, Washington/Lincoln Rooms 3200 W. Maple St. DETAILS: Sponsored by the Chamber’s Diplomat Committee & Issues Management Council. Hear from Sioux Falls area legislators about their goals for the upcoming 2018 Legislative Session. Breakfast will be served.

COST: $25 RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MIXER TUESDAY, JAN. 9

2017 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

SATURDAY, NOV. 11 • 10:30 A.M. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, 501 N. SYCAMORE AVE. DETAILS: This annual program recognizes those who have served.

Sponsored by the Chamber’s Military & Veterans Affairs Committee and other veterans organizations.

COST: Free and open to the public.

MORE INFORMATION: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Media One Inc., 3918 S. Western Ave. DETAILS: Join us for the monthly Membership Mixer, featuring network-

ing, food and beverages! Sponsored by Media One Advertising/Marketing.

COST: $5 or use your Mixer Pass RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

NEW MEMBER MIXER THURSDAY, JAN. 18

4:30–6 p.m.

Cherry Creek Grill, 3104 E. 26th St. DETAILS: New Chamber Members (or new employees to the community) are invited to the Mixer to learn more about the Chamber and visit with other new Chamber members.

COST: Free RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

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

MORNING BUZZ WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1

7:30–9 a.m.

Bagel Boy, 3200 E. 26th St. DETAILS: Join us for Morning Buzz at Bagel

Boy! Bring a co-worker or friend and start your morning off right by gathering with fellow young professionals over a cup of coffee.

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

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH TOM WALSH, SR. TUESDAY, NOV. 7 Noon–1 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200

DETAILS: A Sioux Falls native, Tom Walsh, Sr.

graduated from Augustana University, spent several years as a Vista volunteer and then went on to work as a counselor, probation officer and program coordinator for the Minnehaha County Juvenile Court System. In 1975, Walsh opened the first Burger King restaurant in South Dakota, eventually growing to more than 50 locations. In 2013, Walsh partnered with Malaska GreatLIFE, based in Kansas. The enterprise has grown rapidly, now with over

10,000 memberships at regional golf courses, bowling alleys and state-of-the-art fitness centers. Walsh is a doer. He cannot stand to see a child suffer, and when he sees a need in our community, he goes to work to find a solution.

A Seat at the Table is limited to the first 25 YPN Members to RSVP.

COST: $10, includes lunch

SOCIAL ACTION TEAM MEETING TUESDAY, NOV. 7 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.

COST: Free to attend, open to YPN members!

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH MICHAEL ZUERCHER FRIDAY, NOV. 17

Noon–1 p.m.

Zuercher Technologies, 4509 W. 59th St. DETAILS: Michael Zuercher is the founder of

Zuercher Technologies, a Sioux Falls-based software company that provides systems for public safety agencies. He founded Zuercher in 2003 as a bootstrapped startup, grew it year-over-year for over a decade into an industry leader. In 2015, Zuercher led the companies’ acquisition

by TriTech Software Systems, the largest public safety software company in the nation. As part of TriTech, Zuercher continues to lead the Zuercher division, which encompasses TriTech’s nationwide strategy for the small to medium agency segment of the market. Zuercher holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University with an emphasis in computer engineering.

Space is limited to the first 20 YPN Members to RSVP.

COST: Free, lunch provided by Zuercher Technologies

Connect WITH THE

YPN

Find us on social media or visit siouxfallsypn.com

2017 Kringle Holiday Party Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017

SAVE THE DATE

7–10 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 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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3

Downtown First Friday

3

Chad Prather - The Star Spangled Banter Tour

3

JoAnne Bird Reception at Rehfeld’s

4

St. Michael Bazaar and Bake Sale

4

The South Dakota Symphony GALA

4

Third Annual Dancing with the Sioux Falls Stars

7

South Dakota Chamber’s Economic Development Seminar

8

In This Moment at The District

10

Decades Rewind-Sioux Falls

10

Sioux Falls Startup Weekend 2017

10-11

Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show

10-12 9th Annual Dakota Ice Institute 11

Super Second Saturday

11

Foo Fighters

14

Blue October at The District

16

Gitchie Girl Book Signing at Old Courthouse Museum

16

The Second Annual Helping Kids Round First Dinner

17

Dan + Shay at The District

17

Winter Wonderland begins at Falls Park

18

Brahms Symphony No. 2

17

A Charlie Brown Christmas

19

South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert

17

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers

24

Parade of Lights

22

Colorado vs. Iowa Men’s Basketball

24-Dec 3

Nutcracker Ballet by Dance Gallery

22-23

Brulé: Silent Star Night, An Intimate Holiday Show

24-26

Sanford Pentagon Showcase (Men’s Basketball)

30

Disney On Ice

JANUARY

30-Dec 2

54th Annual USF Madrigal Dinners

DECEMBER 1

Downtown First Friday

1-3

Disney On Ice

1-16

Twilight Flights

2

Breakfast with Santa at the Great Plains Zoo

2

Handel’s Messiah

2

SDSU vs. Missouri State Men’s Basketball

9

Super Second Saturday

9-10

Tis the Season: Christmas with the SDSO

10

Annual German Christmas Service at First Lutheran Church

14-17 21st Annual Christmas at the Cathedral 15

Christmas in the Country at USF

16

Whiskey Myers at The District

13

Christmas with the Animals at Great Plains Zoo

13-14

Copland & Mexico with the SDSO

18-31

SECT presents: Heathers-The Musical

23-27

Sioux Empire Farm Show

24-26

Sioux Falls Farm Show

24-25

The Wizard of Oz at the Washington Pavilion

26

Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions

26

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues presents The Lee Boys

27

Ice Fish Fest at Catfish Bay

27

Video Games Live at the Washington Pavilion

27

Avenged Sevenfold and Breaking Benjamin at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

28

Milky Chance: Blossom Tour at The District

30

2018 Sioux Falls Go Red For Women Event

30-31

A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder

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SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2017 BY THE NUMBERS

CHAMBER MISSION: We represent our members by advancing and promoting the economic health and quality of life of the region.

NEARLY

MORE THAN

MEMBERS 2,100 CHAMBER EMPLOYEES 84,000 REPRESENT MORE THAN

1,000 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ARE MEMBERS OF YPN

CONNECT

LEARN

CELEBRATED MEMBERS

HOSTED MEMBER-LED PRESENTATIONS at

at

CUTTINGS 214 RIBBON MIXERS 14 MEMBERSHIP

and

including two specifically for new members, one Holiday Fair and one Business Fair.

CONNECTED NEIGHBORS AND BUSINESSES at

EVENTS 3 CHAMBERHOOD

highlighting progress being made in different parts of the city.

PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES at an average of

9

YPN EVENTS EACH MONTH

for young professionals to learn, network and lead.

SENSE WORKSHOPS 17 BUSINESS

on a variety of topics benefitting other members and their businesses.

GRADUATED 30 LEADERSHIP STUDENTS from the

31 CLASS ST

of our successful Evan C. Nolte Leadership Sioux Falls program. More than 900 individuals have completed the program.

OFFERED A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT LOCAL BUSINESSES through

11 BUSINESS TOURS

creating a deeper understanding of each business’ impact on our community and the challenges it faces.

200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 • PO Box 1425 • Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425 • (605) 336-1620 10 Chamber News | NOVEMBER 2017

ENGAGE

INVEST

ENABLED INTERACTION WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS at

WELCOMED

VISITORS TO SIOUX FALLS 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS 490 MILLION

WASHINGTON EVENTS 3 INSIDE 3 LEGISLATIVE COFFEES MORNING 2 GOOD SIOUX FALLS EVENTS

with an economic impact of more than

and

HONORED THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS at the

TRACKED AND REPORTED ON

85 LEGISLATIVE BILLS

ANNUAL EMPIRE 64 SIOUX FARM SHOW ANNUAL APPRECIATION 34AG DAY TH

and the

during the 2017 session.

REPRESENTED THE SIOUX FALLS BUSINESS COMMUNITY

TH

FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE by generating more than

with more than

ON 100 MEMBERS TWO BUSES

$82,000

that travelled to Pierre on a 1-day trip for Sioux Falls Day at the Legislature.

at the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions

MEASURE OF SUCCESS COMPARABLE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BY THE NUMBERS Total Chamber City Total MSA Current Surveyed Population Population Membership

Minimum Dues

Number of ribbon cutttings held last fiscal year

Billings, MT

105,000

145,000

1,320

$350

4 48 8

Boise, ID

183,000

667,000

1,858

$399

113

Cedar Rapids, IA

131,127

267,799

1,205

$425

65

Fargo, ND/West Fargo, ND/ Moorhead, MN

196,000

234,000

2,065

$325

125

Rapid City, SD

74,048

144,134

1,231

$360

116

Sioux Falls, SD

178,500

261,400

2,100

$385

214

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@SFAreaChamber @SFAreaAdvocate

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

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27th ANNUAL

OPERATION THANK YOU

Thank you!

Thank you to all the Chamber member businesses and organizations that contributed to the 2017 Operation Thank You event held in September.

CO-SPONSORED BY: Ad-Star Sales, Inc.

ELO Prof LLC

Alpha Center

First PREMIER Bank

Scott Lumber & Supply Co. - A Division of Lampert Yards, Inc.

American Bank & Trust

Great Plains Trust & Asset Management South Dakota

Security National Bank of South Dakota Shawn Giedd Keller Williams Sioux Falls

Great Western Bank

Signarama

Avera Health

Holiday Inn City Centre

SilverStone Group

BEST WESTERN PLUS Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center

Journey Group Companies

Sioux Falls My Place Hotel

Mahlander’s, Inc.

Southeast Tech

Bits-n-Bytes

Midco

Black Hills Federal Credit Union

Novak Sanitary Service

Tull Companies - Tull Crane Rigging & Transportation

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire

RSArchitects

Van Buskirk Companies

Butterfly House & Aquarium

Sammons Financial Group/Midland National Life Insurance Company

Waste Management of South Dakota, Inc. Woltman Group, PC

Sands Drywall, Inc.

Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.

Architecture Incorporated Augustana University

Citi CorTrust Bank

Sanford Health

Cutler Law Firm, LLP

Sayre Associates, Inc.

Eide Bailly LLP

Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who donated door prizes for the Operation Thank You volunteers; they included: 10th St. Autawash Advanced Asset Alliance American Bank & Trust American Cancer Society Augustana University Big D Technology Solutions, Inc. Brickkickers Camille’s Sidewalk Café Rod Carlson Carnaval Brazilian Grill Cherry Creek Grill and Banquet Room Cole Notary Color Me Mine CorTrust Crawford’s Dacotah Bank Date Night Dance Company Don Dunham III Real Estate Edible Arrangements Eide Bailly LLP Empire Mall Farmers Insurance Group/ Dean Karsky Agency 12 Chamber News | NOVEMBER 2017

First Bank & Trust First National Bank of Omaha Glass Doctors Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort GreatLIFE Hartman Specialty Contracting Helpline Henry Carlson Company Homewood Suites by Hilton J.Wahl Home Inspection Jacky’s Restaurant Johnstone Supply Keller Williams Realty, SF kRav’N LifeScape Lloyd Residential Group Lock It and Leave It Moving and Storage LuLaRoe Kendra Karsky Mary Mastick/Waddell & Reed McKinneyOlson Insurance McNally’s Irish Pub Midco Minuteman Press

MK Threads Boutique Neighborhood Automotive Oh My Cupcakes!

Pizza Ranch on West 41st St. Plains Commerce Bank Rainbow Comics, Cards & Collectibles Sanford Health Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel Silverstar Car Wash Silverstone Group Sioux Falls Canaries/Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Morning Optimist Club Sioux Falls SKYFORCE Spectrum Marketing Services SuperCuts Swenson Investments & Commodities TCF Bank Washington Pavilion Visiting Angels Special thanks to First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard and the Ramkota Companies for contributing to the grand prize.

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

SEPTEMBER 2017

AUGUST 2017

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

10,317 PERMITS

2015

6,000 PERMITS

2016

BISMARCK

2.1%

5,819 PERMITS

2017 0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

FARGO

2.0%

12000

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

Source: City of Sioux Falls

3.4%

RAPID CITY

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

3.3%

SEPTEMBER 2017

SIOUX FALLS

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2.8%

ROCHESTER

2.9%

CEDAR RAPIDS

3.6%

600 OMAHA

2.9%

DES MOINES

3.0%

LINCOLN

500

2.5%

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

400

Agriculture Trends AUGUST 2017

300

200

$9.93

10

$573.4 million $249.2 million

$9.42

$553.3 million $205.9 million

$546.0 million $189.3 million

$9.24

$9.41 $9.05 $8.76

0

(IN MILLIONS)

100

8

SOYBEANS

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

2015

2016

Source: City of Sioux Falls

Total Construction Value

2017 New Non-Residential Construction Value

6

CORN

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview SEPTEMBER 2017

New Listings: 543 Days on the Market Until Sale: 78 Median Sales Price: $195,550 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,487 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

4 $3.21 $3.07

2

August

2016

$3.49

$3.22

$3.27

$2.96

July August

2017

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

2017

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FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

AMY O’CONNOR HOBACK

NATHAN STALLINGA

DAREN ANDERSON

DEBRA PETERSON

Kleenrite Company

Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.

DakotAbilities

CorTrust Bank

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.

CINDI JOHNSON Spectrum Marketing Services

BRAD NELSON

The Lynda B. Advantage/ Team Billars & Associates KW

JULIE NELSON

American Bank & Trust

LARRY HEALY

Campbell Supply Co.

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers Amy O’Connor Hoback, Kleenrite Company won the Sales Award for the month of September. The Ribbon Cutting Award went to Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities.

Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services, was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for September. Second place honors went to Julie Nelson, American Bank and Trust, and Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., was awarded third place honors. Debra Peterson, CorTrust Bank, won the Reinvestment Award and Brad Nelson, The Lynda B. Advantage/Team Billars & Associates KW, won the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award.

Diplomat Team of the Month for September went to Captain Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., Brad Nelson, The Lynda B Advantage/Team Billars & Associates KW, Michelle Markgraf, The Compass Center, Ryan Schneider, Plains Commerce Bank, and Nancy Van Otterloo, First PREMIER Bank.

service contributions both locally and statewide.

To be considered, a person must be a Chamber member, assist the Chamber in reaching its goals, be involved in other community, professional or charitable organizations, and present a positive attitude and professional image on behalf of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

Larry Healy, Campbell Supply Co., was honored with the Spirit of DeWald award.

Named after long-time Chamber volunteer Bernie DeWald, this award annually recognizes an individual who has achieved professional distinction and made significant community

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 Dakota State University has hired David Link as the program manager for the Dakota State University Rising initiative. Link is a former executive with Sanford Health and has experience with strategic planning and development.

RSArchitects welcomed two new team members: Shanee Mikkelson joins as Interior Designer and Micki DeCurtins is the Marketing Director.

Catherine Dekkenga has joined JLG Architects’ Sioux Falls office as a Project Manager. Dekkenga received a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Iowa State University. She is

Honors & Awards

The University of South Dakota awarded Dan Radigan, Radigan Enterprises, the Service to the University Alumni Achievement Award. The award honors an alum that best demonstrates unique contribution and sustained service that will leave a lasting impact on the university community, whether through employment, public service, organizational leadership or a combination of considerations.

Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., has been named 2017 Distinguished Service Alumni for National

a member of the South Dakota chapters of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Rotary International and the Young Professionals Network.

Metabank has hired five new employees: Jeff Anderson as HRIS Application Manager; Deborah Vicinsky as Credit Risk Analyst I; Kristy Richter as Senior Accountant; Blaine Moen as Portfolio Administration; and Mark Miller as Database Developer. In addition, Deanne Johnson has been promoted to EFT Relationship Manager and JoAnn Linn was promoted to Mortgage Lending Manager.

American University-Sioux Falls in recognition of his professional accomplishments and for actively serving others in the university, workforce, community and society. Anderson was also recently featured in a new book, The Innovators: National American University.

The Sioux Falls Business Resource Network recognized GreatLIFE Fitness Club, Primrose Retirement Community and Sunshine Foods with a Disability Friendly Recognition Program Award.

Jim Whitcomb, a veteran of the retail industry, has joined the staff of the Sioux Falls Regional Office of the South Dakota Small Business Development Center. Whitcomb will help business clients throughout the Sioux Falls metropolitan area by providing free counseling services to help with challenges such as financing.

Sioux Falls marketing and public relations agency Epicosity has added two new staff members. Kristene Watkins serves as art director. She brings a strong background in print design and design team leadership. Katie Levitt has joined the growing creative department with a strong background in copywriting and creative development.

Insight Marketing Design received eight MarCom Awards for work done for six clients and one MarCom for agency self-promotion.

The MarCom Awards is an international competition for marketing for communication professionals and large and small agencies.

The winning entries included work for Henry Carlson Co. and Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company LLC.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Six Sioux Falls area nonprofits were recent recipients of Community Innovation Grants awarded through the South Dakota Community Foundation in partnership with the Bush Foundation. They are: Dakota Resources, Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault, South Dakota News Watch, South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Special Olympics of South Dakota.

KLJ, an engineering firm headquartered in Bismarck, has acquired Goldsmith Heck Engineers, Inc., a South Dakota based company. This formalized a long-time collaborative partnership between the two firms. Goldsmith Heck employs 10 employees in the Sioux Falls office and will eventually join KLJ employees in a combined location, but for now will operate out of two locations.

Marco has purchased Koestner Office Products, Inc., a copier/printer company based in Jefferson City, Missouri. This is the 17th acquisition the company has completed over the past three years. Marco has 1,100 employees and serves more than 32,500 customers from its 46 locations throughout the Midwest and nationally.

Four Sioux Falls area nonprofits were awarded South Dakota Fund grants through the South Dakota Community Foundation.

They are: Helpline Center, Harmony South Dakota, South Dakota Miss Amazing and Arts Midwest. chambernews.com | Chamber News 15

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ties; April Meyerink, Black Hills Federal Credit Union; Michael Huber, Merrill Lynch; and Joey Rotert, Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union. 2 The Ambassador of the Year for 2016-17 was Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities. 3 Diplomats who served as Team Captains during the 2016-17 Chamber year: Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services; Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.; 2016-17 Diplomat Committee Chair Sheila Hoff, Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls; Marshall Selberg, Lloyd Residential; Carrie Dragt, American Cancer Society; Derrick Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency. 4 The Diplomat of the Year for 2016-17 was Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services.

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Montgomery’s. Eric Sinclair welcomed approximately 200 guests and shared the history of his family business.

Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and networking with fellow chamber members in the showroom.

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Be Seen The Chamber celebrated its 111th Annual Meeting at the Sioux Falls Convention Center on Oct. 24.

9-11 Attendees enjoyed socializing prior to the dinner and program. 12 Chamber President & CEO Jason Ball reported on the state of the Chamber. 13 Steve Van Burkirk, Van Buskirk

Companies, was introduced as the 2017-18 Chair of the Board.

14 Retiring board members were recognized for their service to the Chamber during a reception held prior to the annual meeting. Retiring board members include Immediate Past Chair Paul Bruflat, CNA Surety, Gary Gaspar, Interstate Office Products, John Henkhaus, The Everist Company, Jay Huizenga, KELOLAND Media Group, and Dean Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency. 15 Larry Healy, Campbell Supply Co., received the Spirit of DeWald Award for his outstanding volunteer contributions to our Chamber and community as a whole. 16 Elizabeth Gore, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Dell Technologies, was the evening’s keynote speaker. She discussed the community’s inflection points and encouraged attendees to think like an entrepreneur.

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Workshop heard John T. Meyer, Lemonly, explain how his company built their culture to become a strategic advantage. 17-18 Young Professionals Network members had the opportunity to learn about the impact of manufacturing on our local economy during National Manufacturing Week. Participants toured Electronic Systems, Inc. and Graco Inc. on Community Connections tours.

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town event held on Oct. 18 at PAve. Attendees enjoyed lunch, networking and heard updates on developments happening in the downtown area. 21 Members of Leadership Sioux Falls class 32 kicked off their year of development with a daylong introductory session at Callaway’s.

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by the Chamber’s Diplomat Committee. Volunteers hand-delivered packets of Chamber materials to members on Sept. 28.

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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.

Community Appeals scheduled fund drives

Capital fund drive applications will be accepted by the committee until Aug. 1 of any one year and the suggested solicitation amount and time slot for approved drives will be determined and scheduled by the committee no later than February of the following year.

GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2018 $1.41 MILLION

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

Create a new “Big Cats of Africa” exhibit.

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

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

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

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

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

Discover South Dakota State University’s

Manufacturing Technology program at University Center in Sioux Falls.

Get ready.

Spring classes begin January 8, 2018.

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Hiring service members makes great business sense

BY SARAH WERNER

For the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Families and businesses in the Sioux Falls area have always understood the value and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and service members. From Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City to the wide spectrum of military installations in Sioux Falls, the State of South Dakota has a rich history of military service. Through the decades, we have established ourselves not only as a state-wide community that supports veterans, but welcomes them—and their families—with open arms.

“Sioux Falls is very military veteran-oriented and veteranfriendly, with the Veterans Council, VFW, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military and Veteran Affairs Committee and more.” Senior Chief Gary Rosenberg, Navy Operational Support Center, is originally from Long Island, New York, and has moved every three years to various assignments, including California, Hawaii and Washington.

He plans to spend the next three years of his naval career in Miami, Florida. But after all the places he’s been stationed, Rosenberg plans to retire in Sioux Falls. “I’ve only lived here

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for two years,” he says, “but I love it here. For me personally, it’s got all the amenities of a big city with the benefits of a small town. I definitely think it would be a great place for an up-and-coming young family as well.”

In addition to the “small, but not too small” feel that the area is known for, Sioux Falls also attracts military families through a variety of accommodating job opportunities.

Healthcare industry leaders Avera Health and Sanford Health have each taken active roles in recruiting veterans and service members. Both healthcare providers work extensively with the Department of Defense to better prepare themselves and their military hires for the transition to civilian life.

“Sanford Health proactively educates and provides familiarization training to our Talent Acquisition Team to better understand veteran and service member experiences and assist in connecting that expertise to our career opportunities,” states retired Capt. Paul Weckman, a 26-year veteran of the

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U.S. Navy and Director of Veteran and Military Affairs at Sanford Health. “We also recognize that a great challenge for transitioning service members is communicating the transferability of their military skills and experiences into the civilian workforce.”

A GREAT CHALLENGE FOR TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS is communicating the transferability of their military skills and experiences into the civilian workforce.”

– retired Capt. Paul Weckman, Sanford Health

The Sanford Health Department of Veterans and Military Services helps service members obtain health care and wellness services, navigate insurance coverage and offers family support services and veteran community outreach. Sanford Health has also set up an online portal for veterans and service members seeking jobs at sanfordhealth-veterans.jobs.

Both Sanford Health and Avera Health employers realize that hiring active military personnel grants them access to some of the most highly trained and disciplined job candidates on the planet. In return, they are more than willing to work with these service members’ demanding schedules.

“One reality that employers must keep in mind is the

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potential scheduling conflicts—for example, weekend drills and two-week training in the summer,” advises Lynne Hagen, Human Resources Officer with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center. “We believe it’s important to work around the scheduling and deployments in support of these employees, and would never count these against a potential job candidate.”

Because of the time commitment service members need away from work, military job applicants are looking for local employers who not only understand the transition to civilian life but are flexible and accommodating of their continued service.

“I feel that the largest challenge in my civilian employment is work-life balance,” shares John Neth, Director of Grant Compliance and Financial Reporting for Avera Health. Neth has served in the South Dakota Army National Guard for nearly 17 years. “I had a supervisor once say, ‘If the five-toeight isn’t working, the eight-to-five won’t either.’ Military members have an eight-to-five civilian career, a five-to-eight family life, one weekend a month and two weeks a year with potential deployments, which can be a very delicate balancing act and sometimes difficult.”

Neth recently returned home from a 10-month deployment to the Middle East along with the rest of the 153rd Engineer Battalion. He currently serves as a company support section leader in the distribution platoon of the Forward Support Company.

“There are many factors that weigh into the transition between military and civilian careers,” says Neth, “but ultimately, it is very dependent on the individual. I have been blessed to work and serve with phenomenal teams at both Avera and at my National Guard unit, which make the transitions back and forth smoother. The military has taken great strides in identifying difficulties experienced by transitioning military members and have developed resources and programs to help individuals transitioning.”

To better understand the needs of their military employees, both Avera Health and Sanford Health work closely with Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a volunteer program through the Department of Defense. ESGR works with employers, not only to help them better transition skills and military experience into the civilian workplace, but to educate an understanding of military life among local business owners.

Through their Bosslifts Program, ESGR transports employers from their worksite to the training location of their service member employees. There, they can witness

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first-hand what it is their employee does while out for a military leave of absence.

“When employers see and experience what their service member does, they gain insight to the value of employing a service member and they grow a greater appreciation for the sacrifice they make when away from the workplace,” states Laurie Fluit, Bosslift Coordinator for South Dakota ESGR. “As an employer, you are vital in enabling your employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserve to serve our country. Moreover, your active support and encouragement are critical to their success.”

In addition to programs like Bosslifts, ESGR also offers a variety of educational opportunities and job fairs for both business owners and service members, as well as free employer training and support.

Many businesses in the Sioux Falls area have already recognized the unique benefits that service members can bring to their workforce. On top of special training programs and tax credits available through the Department of Labor, local employers have access to highly trained and uniquely qualified job candidates.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, employers that hire service members aren’t just investing in an exceptional employee. Military personnel possess a strong

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WE BELIEVE IT’S IMPORTANT TO WORK AROUND THE SCHEDULING AND DEPLOYMENTS in support of these employees, and would never count these against a potential job candidate.”

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Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

Veterans Affairs Committee and Military Task Force, retired Brig. Gen. Mielke also understands the value of supporting local service members outside of the office.

The Military and Veterans Affairs Committee sponsors the annual Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day programs, and hosts events like The Stars and Stripes Awards, for which they encourage local business owners to get involved. The Military Task Force also supports local service members by assisting military leaders in the retention and expansion of units in the region. This ensures that local reserve and guard members have nearby units to serve with while working in the Sioux Falls area.

Avera’s John Neth poses with fellow members of the 153rd Engineer Battalion who are also part of the Avera family upon returning from a 10-month deployment. From left, Julie Harris, RN, Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell; John Neth, Director of Grant Finance and Compliance, Avera Rural Health; Kelly Hohn, spouse of Emily Hohn, RN, Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston; Joe Reiser, spouse of Amy Reiser, RN, Avera St. Benedict Hospital; and Ashley Runyon, RN, Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.

work ethic, with the ability to follow through on assignments, even under difficult or stressful conditions. Service members also have a strong sense of duty, accountability, and teamwork and are trained to utilize a variety of cross-functional skills, such as adapting quickly to changing conditions and creative problem solving.

“The United States military transfers over to marketable skills in civilian business extremely well,” states Battalion Chief Michael Clauson of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue. After 21 years of service to the state and nation as a United States airman, Clauson has found his experiences to be more than marketable in the Sioux Falls area. “The skill sets that military personnel obtain are some of the best in the world because of the training and education they receive. It takes a very special person to commit to the military and place the lives of their fellow team members ahead of their own.”

Both the Sioux Falls area and its wide spectrum of military installations provide ample opportunity for local service members. But more than that, military families want to work here because local business owners understand the benefits of hiring service members.

“I have had many employers in South Dakota tell me they would hire any and all service members that would apply to work for their company,” states retired Brigadier General Ron Mielke, Project Manager and one of 13 principals with TSP, Inc. As an active member on both the chamber’s Military and

“We find military service members to be disciplined, drugfree and responsible,” says Mielke. “They show up for work, are willing to learn new skills, have leadership skills and know how to work as a team. They are just great employees.”

The greater Sioux Falls area has defined itself as a community that thanks its veterans and service members with more than just appreciation. It’s a place where military families want to live and work. It’s a place where business owners know to expect more than just competence from their workforce. Sioux Falls businesses do more than simply say “thank you”—they hire heroes.

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THE SKILL SETS THAT MILITARY PERSONNEL OBTAIN ARE SOME OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD because of the training and education they receive.”

– Battalion Chief Michael Clauson, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue

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Initiative and Referendum Task Force concludes its work One of the many legislative activities we followed this summer was the work of the task force on the initiative and referendum processes. Membership included legislators, citizens and government officials.

The task force met five times beginning on June 20 and Chamber representatives attended all of these meetings. In September, task force chair Dr. Emily Wanless and vice chair Sen. Jim Bolin shared the process and their final recommendations with the Chamber’s Issues Management Council.

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...it is incumbent on us all to ensure the process works well.

As the task force began its work, a few things became apparent. First, there was not much interest in making any change to the referral process whereby citizens can refer a bill passed by the legislature to the ballot. A referral takes valid signatures of at least five percent of the voters who voted in the last gubernatorial election that must be turned in before June 30 of the year the bill was passed.

Next, no member of the task force was interested in dramatically changing or altering the initiative process. The focus was mainly on minor changes, educating voters and improved communications efforts intended to strengthen the process. Finally, the group, and most of the testifiers, acknowledge that the recent spate of initiatives is likely a harbinger of the future so it is incumbent on us all to ensure the process works well and voters are as informed and educated as possible.

The task force considered many bill drafts and approved sending several of them to the Legislature’s Executive Board as recommendations for legislation in the 2018 session and it is likely that all the recommended bills will be introduced. Of course, any legislator, on the task force or not, can bring a bill or offer amendments relating to the initiative or referendum process so there may be other proposals to consider. Many of the measures coming forward are more procedural or technical than substantive and we believe they would mainly improve how things are done. There are three, however, we would like to call to your attention.

Maybe the most substantive proposal would increase the voter approval threshold for constitutional amendments to 55 percent from the simple majority required today. This would apply to proposed amendments via the initiative process and those put on the ballot by the legislature. In Chamber testimony on this subject, we noted that changing our country’s constitution is quite difficult—and that’s as it should be. Imagine the chaos we would have if the U.S. Constitution could be amended with a simple majority vote in any given election! It should also be noted that a proposal to move the threshold to 60 percent could be introduced during session.

Another proposal would require a fiscal note on every initiated law or amendment. We supported a bill of this nature during the 2017 session and believe it makes great sense to let voters know what a measure will cost government and taxpayers to implement and its impact on state and local budgets.

The final proposal we will note recommends establishing a citizen review panel to help inform voters. We applaud the idea and this effort, but it remains to be seen if voters will value the work of the panel and participate in the process if this proposal is enacted.

We thank the task force for its conscientious work over the summer and we expect an active session on these matters. Issues Management Council will consider the bills that come forward and make its recommendations to the Chamber’s board of directors. And, of course, we will do our best to keep you informed.

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Pictured above is the 2016 Veterans Day program. The 2017 program will be held Saturday, Nov. 11.

Celebrate Veterans Day in Sioux Falls Among the great days of national remembrance, none is more deeply moving to Americans than Veterans Day. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, in partnership with local veterans organizations, will host a Veterans Day program on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Washington High School.

The program will feature a mass colors presentation of flags from various military, veterans and service and civic club organizations in Sioux Falls, along with a performance by the Singing Legionnaires of American Legion Post 15.

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Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 10:30 a.m.

Washington High School 501 N. Sycamore Ave. Veteran Outstanding Achievement Awards will be presented to Otto Logan, Disabled American Veterans Arthur H. Muchow Chapter; Michael Olson, Paralyzed Veterans of American North Central Chapter; Steven Rueschhoff, Marine Corps League Dakota Marine

Detachment 659; and Richard Rieck, Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #5355.

Retired Brigadier General Myrna H. Williamson will deliver the keynote address.

Brig. Gen. Williamson retired from the U.S. Army following a more than 20-year career. Her awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Army General Staff Identification Badge.

The Veterans Day program is free and open to the public.

Development Foundation Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 16 The Sioux Falls Development Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn City Centre on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with a brief business meeting beginning at 5:15 p.m.

The event will include the distribution of this year’s annual report of developments throughout the Sioux Falls area.

The meeting is free and open to the public and provides an opportunity for business leaders and community residents to be updated on economic development

activities during 2017 in a relaxed, informal setting. An important part of the agenda is the presentation of the Spirit of Sioux Falls Award, given annually to a person who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and commitment to the economic development of our area.

The gala event features complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, plus a chance to network with others who care about Sioux Falls and its future.

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Development Foundation ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, Nov. 16 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn City Centre

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A bird's eye view of the future Stockyards Ag Experience Plaza from North Weber Avenue. Image courtesy Confluence.

Through the Lens of Agriculture

Stockyards Ag Experience to tell Sioux Falls’ Ag Story

BY MIKE LYNCH Forward Sioux Falls

Agriculture provides a $20.9 million economic impact to South Dakota and the extensive growth and development of Sioux Falls has been significantly shaped by this industry. The Stockyards Ag Experience, a Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce-scheduled Community Appeals campaign, will tell this remarkable story.

The campaign, which runs from Nov. 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, has set a $1.2 million fundraising goal from the business community toward their overall objective of raising $4.1 million.

The Stockyards Ag Experience envisions a community that recognizes the impact of agriculture. “Our mission is to provide interactive learning experiences that highlight history, science, culture and economic impact,” said Executive Director Jennifer Hoesing.

Phase I of the project, the Stockyards Ag Experience Barn at Falls Park, opened in March 2017. Funding from the Community Appeals campaign will support Phase II, the Plaza. When finished, it will honor the legacy and continuing impact of agriculture in our region while creating a gateway from Interstate 229 to some of Sioux Falls’ most popular destinations: Falls Park and Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls. In addition, the Plaza will serve as a bookend to the City of Sioux Falls’ rail yard redevelopment project. Along with the Plaza, nearby destinations like Falls Park, the Sioux Falls Visitor Information Center, Queen Bee Mill ruins, the Falls Park Farmers Market and Levitt at the Falls (opening in 2019) create a cluster of activity. Groundbreaking for the Plaza is planned for 2018, with completion scheduled in 2019.

Jim Woster, who founded the Stockyards Ag Experience in 2012, said the Stockyards Ag Experience Barn and Plaza will forever be a reminder that the Sioux Falls Stockyards, its customers and all of the

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COMMUNITY APPEALS CAMPAIGN Goal: $1.2 million Nov. 1, 2017-March 31, 2018 For more information, visit stockyardsagexperience.org The Community Appeals campaign supports Stockyards Ag Experience phase two: the Plaza.

• The Stockyards History exhibit interprets the 92-year history of the Sioux Falls Stockyards with first-person interviews that examine the complex’s contributions to local culture, society and economy.

• The Farm to Table Story chronicles how food grown within a 100-mile radius of our location makes its way from the farm to the family table. The interactive exhibit features small grains and livestock while addressing some of the most pressing issues in agriculture.

related industries were indeed very special. “It will ensure that the women and men who made it what it was, which impacted so much in this region, will never be forgotten.”

The project evolved to include contemporary agriculture, in recognition of the continuing impact of agriculture not only in Sioux Falls, but across South Dakota. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Mike Jaspers said that the Stockyards Ag Experience honors our state’s agricultural history and today’s farm to table story.

“It’s a valuable addition to South Dakota and provides a wonderful educational experience connecting consumers with food production, past and present.”

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According to Woster, the Stockyards Ag Experience will add another significant quality of life component to the community, as it will provide access to affordable cultural activities. “Through programming and collaboration, the Barn and Plaza are places for community members of all ages to meet and learn about farming and food, to convene conversations about agriculture in historic context and in contemporary practice. The project tells the history of Sioux Falls through the lens of agriculture.”

In addition to the extensive quality of life attributes that the Stockyards Ag Experience brings to Sioux Falls, campaign co-chair Dana Dykhouse, First PREMIER Bank, believes there will be significant economic development attributes as well. “The Stockyards Ag Experience Plaza will play a vital role in the revitalization of Weber Avenue and the eastern side of Sioux Falls.”

Being selected for a Chamber Community Appeals campaign is catalytic, Hoesing acknowledged, because it demonstrates the Sioux Falls business community’s support for this project. “Building on the foundation of the Community Appeal, we have been able to begin fundraising outside of Sioux Falls with confidence. As we turn our attention to this upcoming campaign, numerous community leaders have enthusiastically agreed to volunteer for the campaign. They often say yes because they trust the Community Appeals process.”

Mike Begeman, Sanford Health, will co-chair the effort with Dykhouse. The leadership team also includes Doug Barthel, Sanford Health; Tom Bosch, Avera Health; Greg Carmon, Midwest Railcar Repair; Suzy Collignon-Hodgen, DocuTAP; Pat Costello, Schoeneman Brothers Company; Brian Gilbert, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls; Scott Lawrence, Lawrence & Schiller, Inc.; David Mickelson, Graham Companies; Doug Morrison, Sioux Falls School District; Tony Nour, First PREMIER Bank; and Paige Pearson Meyer, Midco. Hoesing said that with this exceptional group of business leaders teaming up with honorary co-chair Jim Woster, the campaign’s momentum could not be stronger.

Thus far, Hoesing said there has been very positive feedback from the Sioux Falls area business community regarding the project.

“The business community in Sioux Falls recognizes not only the role of agriculture in times past, but the ways ag continues to shape and develop the community,” Hoesing said. “So many of the objectives of the Stockyards Ag Experience align with community priorities: educating people of all ages, providing access to cultural programs, collaborating to provide valuable services to our audience and contributing to economic development.”

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Ag industry downturn impacts all citizens A downturn in South Dakota’s agriculture industry has caused a ripple effect across the state. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Mike Jaspers recently shared insights on the trend with more than 70 members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Issues Management Council and Agri-Business Division Advisory Council. Sec. Jaspers covered issues ranging from the current state of agriculture in South Dakota, to why the ag industry is in a downturn and how international trade agreements are vital to agriculture.

The ag downturn will also likely touch every citizen and business to some extent, if it hasn’t already. The ag industry is the state’s single largest industry, making up over 30 percent of the state’s total economic output.

South Dakotans are expected to be affected in three different ways—a direct decrease in the products produced and sold, an indirect decrease in value added through production processes and a decrease in consumer spending. In Sioux Falls, the impact is evident in our city’s lagging sales tax revenue.

In the past year alone, farm income in South Dakota fell 57 percent—or approximately $1 billion. This decrease in income has already been felt at the state level—through the first three months of fiscal year 2018, total actual general fund receipts were $2.7 million lower than estimated. The South Dakota State Legislature will have some difficult decisions to make during the upcoming session regarding the budget.

To explain the decrease in farm income, Sec. Jaspers pointed to multiple factors. A significant culprit is the abnormal weather that South Dakota has been experiencing—wet spring and fall months and drought during the summer and winter months. As of early August, over 55 percent of South Dakota was rated as experiencing “severe drought” conditions with over 80 percent of the state experiencing “moderate drought”. When abnormal

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CROP CONDITIONS: Winter Wheat: 65% rated poor or very poor (many acres were not even harvested) Spring Wheat: 75% poor or very poor Pasture: 54% poor or very poor Corn: 25% poor or very poor Soybeans: 17% poor or very poor

weather is combined with persistently low commodity prices, farm incomes suffer.

Sec. Jaspers outlined the conditions of various crops to put some figures behind decline. The callout box above demonstrates the current poor state of crops.

BUSINESS SENSE

Increase the engagement of your workforce The key is communication

Right now, over half of the area workforce is disengaged in their current work functions. Over half. Consider the organizational impact of this statistic and how it may ring true in your company. In addition, research shows that 51 percent of the workforce is actively or passively seeking other employment. What if 51 percent of your employees resigned tomorrow? What challenges would that bring? Engagement is an important part SARAH MEUSBURGER of retaining employees. It is a combination Alternative HRD, LLC of how someone feels about their work, their motivation to achieve short-term and longterm goals, their commitment to the organization and their desire to add value to the organization. Are your employees enthusiastic about their work functions or projects? Are they eager to tackle challenges and add value? Although it may be tempting to sidestep this effort, it’s an important aspect of your business. The reward for engaging your employees is MORE; more retention, more teamwork, more ideas, more productivity, more profitability, etc. All of these things make your business more successful.

Here are five ways to influence employee engagement:

FOSTER STRONG WORK RELATIONSHIPS It is important for those in leadership and management roles to demonstrate a genuine interest in learning about the people in your organization. Let others get to know you as well. Take the initiative to personally build work relationships. This opens the door for valuable communication and has a direct impact on an employee’s level of engagement.

HAVE 1-ON-1 MEETINGS TO DISCUSS EMPLOYEE GOALS While it would be simpler to focus on the organizational, big-picture goals and hope that your employees are all on board with the progress of the company, it’s important to remember that every employee has their own individual goals. The only way to determine if their goals align with the company’s goals is to talk about it. Consider setting aside a small amount of your time on a regular basis to have short, 10-minute discussions with each of your employees. Ask about what they are working on and what challenges they are experiencing. Discuss the goals of the organization.

Give them an opportunity to think about how they may most effectively contribute to those goals. Encourage ideas. Encourage communication. If employees feel that their goals can be discussed and are valued by their employer, they will be more engaged in their daily work.

MAKE THE ORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY Celebrate the small things that make your business successful.

While small tasks are rarely viewed as successes, imagine your business if none of those tasks got done. Recognize employees that can effectively enter important production data, carry out service orders, handle customer calls, offer exceptional customer service, plan client events, draft press releases, implement new software, train or mentor others in the organization or suggest a process improvement that saves everyone time. These “ordinary” things allow your business to be sustainable.

DEMONSTRATE ADAPTABILITY All individuals are unique. Remind yourself of that when someone is difficult to work with, or perhaps communication is strained for some reason. Adapt your professional style to communicate most effectively with whomever you are working with. Be willing to consider suggestions or new ideas that may make your business better. Be willing to let someone surprise you with how much they can contribute to your business. Perhaps the employee that is struggling simply needs the right opportunity to shine.

SHOW COMPASSION Employees are not robots. Every employee has stress outside of work. Maybe it is minor, day-to-day stressors, or maybe it is more than that. Showing compassion toward others is never a bad thing. If you notice that an employee is behaving differently or seems overly stressed, be kind. Be flexible. If your business offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), make sure your employees know about the free benefits associated with that.

Engagement can be a tough challenge to address.

Communication is the biggest part of the process, which is great news! It costs nothing to increase the engagement in your workforce. Make the time to strengthen employee engagement. The benefit of doing so is well worth the time you put into it.

Sarah Meusburger, SPHR, SHRM-SCP serves as a Human Resources Consultant for Alternative HRD, LLC, an HR-consulting firm based in Sioux Falls. She also serves as the Human Resources Manager for Midwest engineering firm, Banner Associates, Inc. in Brookings, SD.

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Travel: America’s unsung hero of job creation The U.S. Travel Association is the leading force that grows and sustains travel and protects the freedom to travel. Their efforts are focused on achieving shared vision for the industry.

Travel is understood as essential to the economy, American jobs, security, image and well-being of the United States and travelers. As a national, non-profit organization, the U.S. Travel Association represents all components of the travel industry that generates $2.3 trillion in economic output and supports 15.3 million American jobs.

TERI SCHMIDT

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

The travel industry supports 15.3 million American workers

The U.S. Travel Association also serves as a strong resource of information on all facets of the travel industry. I would like to share a few interesting facts about today’s travel industry, courtesy of the association: • The travel industry is a top employer across America. The travel industry supports 15.3 million American workers—8.6 million directly and 6.7 million indirectly. The traveldependent leisure and hospitality industry is the largest small-business employer in the U.S. • Travel led recession recovery continues to grow along the coasts and across the heartland.

Travel employment recovered two years faster than the rest of U.S. economy, even though it was hit harder. From 2009 to 2016, travel industry employment rose by more than 1.2 million, generating 9 percent of all new jobs created during that time.

• Travel is a top U.S. export, distinctly “Made in America.” Travel is the United States’ second largest industry export accounting for 11 percent of all U.S. goods and services. Spending by international visitors to the U.S. creates $246 billion in export income for the U.S. economy. Total U.S. travel exports include $154 billion in general travel spending (as used for calculating job creation), as well as spending on education, health, cross-border work and international passenger fares.

• International inbound travel supports millions of American jobs. In 2016, international visitors spent $154 billion on American goods and services, supporting 1.2 million jobs. In fact, international traveler spending supports one-fifth of all export-related jobs—far greater than its share in export earnings.

Travel is fundamental to the American way of life. Support the travel and tourism industry in Sioux Falls!

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. 36.

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SAVE THE DATE!

FEBRUARY 16-18 2018

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

Dazzling Display of Lights!

Winter Wonderland at Falls Park Nov. 17- Jan. 7, 2018 Visitor Information Center hours: Through Nov. 16, 2017: Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Nov. 17 - Jan. 7, 2018: Mon-Th 5pm-9pm Fri 5pm-10pm Sat 10am-10pm Sun 10am-9pm For more information call 605.367.7430 or go to VisitSiouxFalls.com/FallsPark.

BUSINESS NEWS

Visitor Industry Updates WINTER WONDERLAND TO BEGIN NOV. 17 Winter Wonderland will soon return to Falls Park! The display of holiday lights and decorations officially begins Nov. 17 and can be seen every night through Jan. 7, 2018. Get in the holiday spirit by taking in all the sights and sounds, and don’t forget to make your way to the top of the observation tower for the best view of the park.

CVB STAFF ATTENDS TWO SPORTS TRADESHOWS Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Sales Manager Tate Stensgaard represented Sioux Falls at two recent sports-related tradeshows.

Visitor industry stakeholders gathered to prepare for Pheasant Fest, coming to Sioux Falls in February 2018.

PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR PHEASANT FEST

Sixty people from across South Dakota gathered in Sioux Falls recently to prepare for the 2018 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. The gathering was an opportunity for discussions ranging from exhibiting at the show to overall pheasant hunting conditions in South Dakota. Special guest Howard Vincent, President and CEO of Pheasants Forever, attended the gathering.

The national convention will be held Feb. 16–18, 2018 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Pheasant Fest is expected to draw approximately 25,000 people from around the country to Sioux Falls. For more information on the 2018 convention, go to pheasantfest.org.

ICE INSTITUTE ATTRACTS FISHING ENTHUSIASTS Dakota Angler will hold its 9th annual Ice Institute Nov. 10–12 at the Sioux Falls Arena. Fishing enthusiasts from a ten-state area are expected to attend the show where they will learn valuable information on trends within the industry, as well as pick up new tips and tricks for their next outing. Nearly 100 vendors will participate in the event, including Otter, Clam, Eskimo, Eagle Claw/Shappell, Vexilar, Core Ice Houses and many more! Brian Brosdahl, Brad Hawthorne, Jason Durham and Dennis Kassube are just some of the many experts who will share their knowledge with attendees.

The USA Softball Annual Meeting took place Oct. 24–27 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The tradeshow and meeting is held to bid for upcoming national tournaments. Stensgaard worked to promote Sioux Falls and demonstrate the city’s success in hosting large, national events. While bidding for the 2019 National or Territorial Girls Softball Tournaments, Stensgaard and The Sioux Falls People for Youth pitched Sioux Falls to the voting members of USA Softball. In the summer of 2016, Sioux Falls hosted approximately 85 girls’ softball teams for the 14U National Girls’ Softball Tournament.

The TEAMS ’17 Conference took place Oct. 30–Nov. 3 in Orlando, Florida. The event is one of the world’s leading conference & expos in the sports events industry. Stensgaard had the opportunity to meet with sports planners in all sports, from all over the country.

CVB WELCOMES PHEASANT HUNTERS The CVB, along with several Sioux Falls businesses, welcomed hunters to South Dakota for the opening weekend of pheasant hunting. CVB staff greeted hunters at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport as they arrived in the state. They handed out mugs and talked about the upcoming Pheasant Fest to be held in Sioux Falls in February of 2018.

The Ice Institute is the fourth largest ice fishing show in the nation, and there is no other show like this in the tri-state area.

Admission is $5, and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit dakotaangler.com.

CVB staff welcomed hunters arriving for the opening weekend of pheasant hunting season.

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BUSINESS NEWS

New partnership promotes the economic impact of hunting A new partnership between sportsmen, retailers and business leaders seeks to highlight the economic impact that hunting has on our state and local economy. Hunting Works for South Dakota, which launched Oct. 17, plans on educating the public, policy makers and the media about the important relationship between hunting and the overall economy of South Dakota.

According to Teri Schmidt, executive director of the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau, more than 270,000 people a year hunt in South Dakota with a significant portion of them traveling here from out of state. The dollars spent by hunters benefit locally-owned businesses like hardware stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels and countless others across the state.

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation puts the economic impact of hunting in South Dakota at $972 million.

“Hunter spending surpasses $723 million per year, with hunting supporting more than 11,000 jobs in our state which equates to $62 million in state and local taxes,” said Kevin Nyberg, Nyberg’s Ace Hardware.

“That benefits everyone.”

Schmidt and Nyberg are two of the eight people serving as co-chairs of Hunting Works for South Dakota. The newly formed partnership has more than 50 partner organizations and expects to add more in the future.

The effort is also supported by sporting organizations such as the National Shooting Sports Foundation. More information can be found at huntingworksforsd.com.

Shop local on Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday falls on the Saturday following Thanksgiving each year, and this year it will be celebrated on Nov. 25.

Business Council rally around serving those members.

The mission of Small Business Saturday is simple – encourage people across the country to support small, local businesses during the holiday shopping season. According to shopsmall.com, nationwide in 2016, 112 million shoppers shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday and spent a reported $15.4 billion. Shopsmall.com has customizable marketing materials that small business owners can use for free to promote their business this Small Business Saturday.

Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF) is a Chamber member organization dedicated to supporting small businesses in the heart of the city. One way they do that is by organizing events and promotions that draw foot traffic to downtown stores. Vice President Brienne Maner said DTSF is organizing a special holiday shopping event in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. It will be promoted on the internet and social media, and through local media outlets and community partners.

Small businesses make up 62 percent (around 1,500 members) of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s total membership of 2,100 members. The Chamber defines small businesses as those organizations with ten or fewer employees, and the efforts of groups like the Chamber’s Small

“Small Business Saturday directs focus onto small businesses and the local communities they serve during the busy shopping holiday season,” said Maner. “It matters now more than ever as our small business community took a major hit during the 2016 holiday season due to the building collapse

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 25 #shopsmall tragedy mixed with a terrible cold snap.

We are focused on rebounding strong from last year’s devastating loss, and participating in a nationally recognized promotional opportunity is invaluable to our business community.”

A list of downtown businesses offering specials and promotions on Small Business Saturday is available at dtsf.com. Small businesses across the community that are members of the Chamber can be found in the member directory at siouxfallschamber.com.

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MEMBER VOICE

Demonstrate your support for those who have served I grew up on the east side of Sioux Falls. My brothers and I played army with the other neighbor boys on a pretty regular basis. An imaginary foe would always be our enemy, who we’d eventually dominate and destroy. We would weave in and out of the neighborhood, hiding under bushes and climbing trees, all to evade the elusive but formidable imaginary foe. When we’d tire of that, we’d head for Nelson Field with our ball gloves or Drakes Spring swimming pool to lazy away the summer days. It’s what kids did then.

RET. MAJ. GEN. ROBERT T. BRAY

“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”

—Abraham Lincoln

Many weekends the neighbors would get together at someone’s home to play cards. Pinochle or gin rummy was the entertainment of the evening and laughter over a joke at the expense of one of the players was frequent. As the evening progressed, someone would relate a military experience to the goings on. That would be the start to the men trying to outdo each other with a humorous tale from their military days. They were World War II and Korean War veterans – Army and Navy mostly. Each was proud of his service, and told their stories in a way that emphasized their time in service and those they had served with. The wives would listen quietly, or question in a joking way the frequent exaggeration the men would make on a story they had told many times over.

Everyone in the neighborhood, it seemed, had either served in the military, or had family members who had served. It just was a natural thing to hear conversations about war time experiences and for the neighbor kids, boys in particular, to play war. And then there was the Vietnam War. We all experienced it every day through the nightly news. It was reality. My family was especially drawn to it as my uncle, a Marine helicopter crew chief, was there.

So for me, attending and participating in Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies was natural, expected and even anticipated. I believe the only Memorial Day and Veterans Day events I’ve missed in Sioux Falls were due to my own military service.

That is why the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Military and Veterans Affairs Committee is so important to me. The Committee coordinates, promotes and monitors military, veteran and veterans support facilities activity within the Sioux Falls area. It is the longest standing Chamber committee with very active volunteer participation.

Every year the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee stands by its commitment to those who have served, those currently serving, their families and especially those who have given their life in the service of this country by celebrating Armed Forces Day and Veterans Day. The committee members hope to see all of Sioux Falls at this year’s patriotic ceremonies. Abraham Lincoln said, “A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”

It is appropriate to remind our community of the importance advocating for the needs of those who serve our state and nation. Our Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is second to none providing for the needs of our veterans. Our veterans organizations are aggressive at protecting veterans needs and the strength of our armed forces.

Finally, in these threatening times, we remain a nation at war. The men and women of our armed forces continue to be deployed here at home and abroad, many in harm’s way. They are sacrificing their lives and time with family, as our emissaries for peace and stability against very evil forces. They are defending our freedoms and way of life. Remember them every day. God bless them, their families and the United States of America.

Major General Robert T. Bray is a retired Veteran from the United States Army National Guard with over 41 years of reserve and active service, including overseas duty. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ribbon Cuttings

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting ceremonies for members to celebrate joining the Chamber, milestone anniversaries, grand openings, 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.

Ava’s House

EXPANSION

1320 W. 17TH ST. sanfordhealth.org Ava’s House is Sanford’s 20 suite hospice care facility for adult and pediatric patients. It is one of four facilities in the nation to offer in-patient pediatric hospice services. L to R: Amy Bruns, Corey Weide, Paul Hanson (executive vice president), Crystal Van Wyhe (cabinet chair), Joe Millar, Tom Van Wyhe (cabinet chair), Steve Van Buskirk, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Derrick Karsky, Ron Moquist and Joanne Moquist.

B2B CFO

b2bcfo.com/partner/petershaw B2B CFO has been serving Sioux Falls and most of South Dakota for six years. There are four partners and Peter Shaw is the latest to join.

L to R: Loren VenHuizen, Dan Doyle, Marty DesLauriers, Julie Nelson, Peter Shaw (partner), Angela Shaw, Nathan Stallinga and Larry Ayres.

NEW MEMBER

Canfield Business Interiors

402 W. 9TH ST. canfieldco.com Canfield Business Interiors celebrated their 40th anniversary. L to R: Corey McMillan, Larry Ayres, Eric Anderson, Mike Grove, Tim Sturdevant, Larry Canfield (CEO), Julie Nelson and Tim Thibodeau.

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

City of Sioux Falls

REMODEL

224 W. 9TH ST. siouxfalls.org Since 2010, $6.2 million in renovations have been accomplished at City Hall, including a new HVAC system, tuck-pointing, the substantial remodeling of second and ground floors and more.

L to R: Jeremy Williams, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Alex Ramirez, Sue Quanbeck Etten (director of central services), Mayor Mike Huether and Pat Wood.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire

crimestopperssiouxempire.com Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire is celebrating a milestone anniversary of 30 years. L to R: Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead, Alex Ramirez, Sioux Falls Police Chief Matt Burns, Mark Buehler (board president), Nathan Stallinga and Lincoln County Sheriff Dennis Johnson.

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

East Side Plaza

2801 E. 10TH ST. East Side Plaza seeks to highlight its recent $1.5 million remodel over the past year and a half. L to R: Mark Luke, April Meyerink, Paul Weiss, Dan Doyle, Scott Schoenen (president), Tom Ries, Chris Filsinger and Justin Fuhs.

NEW MEMBER

Greens & Spices

NEW MEMBER

1016 W. 41ST ST. greensspices.com A new ethnic food store has opened on 41st Street offering fresh vegetables, groceries and ready-to-eat frozen meals. They offer top quality products and affordable prices. L to R: Ajay Kittur, Anita Gupta, Dr. Chandradhar Dwivedi, Shawna Kleinwolterink, K. Muthukumarappan, Eswari Muthukumarappan (owner), Derrick Karsky, Nathan Stallinga, Christy Nicolaisen and Praba Dwivedi.

Hampton Inn & Suites Southwest/ Hari Har Inc.

NEW MEMBER

3701 AVERA DR. hampton.com Hampton Inn & Suites Southwest is a new 93 room hotel which mixes calm and relaxing vibes with funky fresh style. L to R: Reid Wendel, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Alka Patel, Rachana Patel, Aashna Patel, Raja Patel, Tracy Kolb (director of sales), Marshall Selberg, Mayuri Patel, April Meyerink, Atish Patel and Nathan Stallinga.

Harmony South Dakota

NEW MEMBER

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601 W. 4TH ST. harmonysouthdakota.org Harmony empowers children and positively transforms their lives through immersive music education and performance. L to R: Mark Conzemius, Mark Luke, Lynda Billars, Michelle Markgraf, Dan Goeller (executive director), Paige Pearson Meyer, Bishop Paul Swain, Tim Sturdevant, Father James Morgan and Heidi Goeller.

RIBBON CUTTINGS Institute of Design & Technology SD

NEW LOCATION

2701 S. MINNESOTA AVE. idtsd.org The Institute of Design & Technology SD is dedicated to advancing creative workforce development with design career exploration, and creative entrepreneurship. They moved to a new location due to the increase of their design programs and age range of the students they serve.

L to R: Grace Starr, Sheila Hoff, Anita Kealy (creative director), Lynda Billars, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Jay Soukup and Faith Christensen.

Jamison For Mayor

jamisonformayor.com Jamison For Mayor is the committee to elect Greg Jamison the next Mayor of Sioux Falls.

L to R: Rodger Horr, Tim Sturdevant, Mark Luke, Beth Jamison, Greg Jamison (candidate), Austin Nielsen, Jay Soukup and Jessica Baltazar.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS KLJ

NEW MEMBER

4800 E. 57TH ST., SUITE B kljeng.com KLJ is an engineering firm with nearly 80 years in business. They recently opened a Sioux Falls location and acquired Goldsmith Heck Engineers. KLJ operates 25 offices in six states.

L to R: Berry Schuchard, April Meyerink, Mark Luke, Mark Wiederrich, Jon Heck, Dean Anagnost (CEO), Dr. Dave Kapaska, Julie Nelson and Becky Baker.

Krumvieda Companies/ AKB Development 2810 S. ORIYA PL. krumviedacompanies.com

NEW MEMBER

The Shores of Lake Lorraine is a premier townhome project bringing sustainable design and impeccable service to an amazing location.

L to R: Gary Krumvieda, Eric Anderson, Aaron Krumvieda (president), Daschle Larsen, Julie Nelson, Kendig Bergstresser, Steve Van Buskirk, Nathan Stallinga and Andrew Heitzler.

Lloyd Companies—The Cascade

GROUNDBREAKING

701 N. PHILLIPS AVE. lloydcompanies.com Lloyd Companies will redevelop 2.5 acres in Uptown as The Cascade – a modern area with living space, recreation, shopping and dining. The plan includes two buildings with a mix of retail, office space and apartments plus parking. L to R: Rex Rolfing, Katie Kranz, Mayor Mike Huether, Craig Lloyd (founder), Pat Lloyd, Chris Thorkelson (president/CEO), Joe Batcheller, Tim Sturdevant, Greg Neitzert, Tim Rustand and Bob Thimijon.

LuLaRoe – Nicki Irwin LuLaRoe is a fashion brand with comfortable, affordable and stylish clothing for women, men and children. L to R: Gita Hendricks, Dan Doyle, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Cindi Johnson, Nicki Irwin (owner), Nathan Stallinga, Gary Irwin and Corey Weide.

NEW MEMBER

Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC

4824 E. 57TH ST. marketplacehome.com Marketplace Home Mortgage celebrates their new location and first branch in Sioux Falls. L to R: Cory Weeden, Lynda Billars, Sheila Hoff, Nathan Stallinga, Jen Albers, Josh Osborne (branch manager), Tim Sturdevant and Jacob Hix.

NEW LOCATION

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RIBBON CUTTINGS McGreevy & Associates

NEW MEMBER

4808 S. TECHNOPOLIS DR., SUITE 2 mcgreevyassociates.com McGreevy & Associates works with small to medium sized businesses with their employee benefits; from group health insurance and retirement plans to executive benefits and other value-added products. L to R: Jennifer Hegg, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Carol McGreevy, Karla Rasmussen, Michaele McGreevy-Lawler (owner), Nathan Stallinga, John Lawler (owner), Carrie Dragt, Bobbi Thury and Pat Grieben.

McKinneyOlson Insurance

7001 S. LYNCREST PL., SUITE 102 mckinneyolson.com McKinneyOlson Insurance has moved to a new location. They are your “one” insurance place.

L to R: Nathan Stallinga, Corey Weide, Lexie Frankman, Bobbi Thury, Amy Olson-Miller (president), Bernie DeWald, Steve Tripp and Julie Nelson.

NEW LOCATION

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

JOEL E. ENGEL III TROY N. LEONARD CAREY A. MILLER SANDER J. MOREHEAD

JEFFREY A. PROEHL TIM R. SHATTUCK JAMES M. WIEDERRICH

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Nyberg’s Ace

NEW LOCATION

200 E. 12TH ST. nybergsace.com Nyberg’s Ace is excited to be a part of the downtown community with their fifth location in the former historic Sid’s Liquor and Texaco Super Service Station buildings. L to R: Glenn Petersen, Cheri Haight, Tim Anderson, Dan Doyle, Kevin Nyberg (president), Nathan Stallinga, Linda Nyberg, Erik Nyberg, Jay Soukup and Zane Hoffelt.

Pancheros Mexican Grill

NEW MEMBER/NEW LOCATION

1503 W. 41ST ST. pancheros.com Pancheros Mexican Grill is a fast-casual Mexican grill offering fresh pressed tortillas, homemade queso and burritos with ingredients mixed up using a tool called BOB, resulting in the best burritos in town designed to be eaten with your hands. L to R: Nathan Stallinga, Dr. Dave Kapaska, Patrick Miller (owner), James Payer II, Ben Miller (owner), Joe Millar, April Meyerink and Dennis Van Lenning.

Sanford Imagenetics

EXPANSION

1321 W. 22ND ST. sanfordhealth.org Sanford Imagenetics is the first program in the nation to embed the latest in genomic medicine with primary care. L to R: Dr. Patricia Crotwell Leiferman, Dr. Robert Pyatt, Mayor Mike Huether, Paul Hanson (executive vice president), Dr. Cassie Hajek, Nathan Stallinga, Dr. Chung Hung Chan, Bobbi Thury, Dr. Eric Larson and Dr. Laura Davis Keppen.

Say Anything…Jewelry

by Stephanie Wilde

NEW MEMBER

225 S. PHILLIPS AVE. sayanythingjewelry.com Say Anything…Jewelry by Stephanie Wilde creates keepsakes with handwriting, fingerprints, handstamping and more. They have been in business since 2009. L to R: Aubrey Schwebach, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Stefanie Engebretson, Lilly Wilde, Paige Pearson Meyer, Stephanie Wilde (owner/designer), Nathan Stallinga, Laurie Knutson and Karla Hassebroek.

Simmons Presentations

wtsimmons.com Simmons Presentations is W. Tom Simmons’ venture as a public speaker, author and coach.

L to R: Julie Nelson, Mark Luke, Mary Simmons, W. Tom Simmons (president), Bobbi Thury, Lynda Billars, Chris Filsinger and Jeremy Brown.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Siouxland Heritage Museums

GROUNDBREAKING

4300 N. WESTPORT AVE. siouxlandmuseums.com Construction is slated to begin this fall for the longawaited Siouxland Heritage Museums collections storage facility. The 30,000-square-foot building will house the 108,000 cataloged items that make up the Siouxland Heritage Museums collection, workspaces for the museum’s collection management staff and volunteers and a public research space.

L to R: Jeff Barth, Steve Statz, Michelle Erpenbach, Mike Macdonald (chair), and Dr. Dave Kapaska.

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery

NEW MEMBER

2400 S. MARION RD., SUITE 130 smallcakesbythelake.com Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery is a locally-owned, family run business that offers 250 flavors of gourmet cupcakes, 80 flavors of cupcake infused ice cream and a variety of other sweet treats. L to R: Sadie Wolfe, Sharon Haselhoff, Nathan Stallinga, Shawn Nordhagen (vice president), April Meyerink, Dannalee Nordhagen (president), James Payer II, Ashlan OBryan, Daschle Larsen and Jaden Nordhagen.

Voyage Federal Credit Union

5800 E. 18TH ST., SUITE 101 voyagefcu.org Voyage Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. L to R: Corrisa McChesney, Mayor Mike Huether, Wendy Bergan, Darla Erb (CEO), Lynda Billars, Gerry Heuer (chair, board of directors), Nathan Stallinga, Sandy Case and Chris Asche.

NEW LOCATION

Wal-Mart

REMODEL

5521 E. ARROWHEAD PKWY. walmart.com Wal-Mart, the largest grocer in the U.S., launched its online grocery pick up service at two Sioux Falls area stores. The free service enables customers to order groceries online and pick them up at their local Wal-Mart store without leaving their cars. L to R: Gail Boltjes, Nathan Stallinga, Greg Broekemeier (store manager), Laurie Knutson and Nicole Tangeman.

Wal-Mart South

REMODEL

7821 S. MINNESOTA AVE. walmart.com Wal-Mart, the largest grocer in the U.S., launched its online grocery pick up service at two Sioux Falls area stores. The free service enables customers to order groceries online and pick them up at their local Wal-Mart store without leaving their cars. L to R: Nanu Mahamed, Sharon Haselhoff, Mark Luke, Christina Ford, Dan Roberts (store manager) and Josi Lopez. chambernews.com | Chamber News 45

MEMBERSHIP

Member Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their milestone membership anniversaries this month. They are part of a continued commitment to our community through their investment in the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about Chamber membership, contact (605) 336-1620 or sfacc@siouxfalls.com. Find a complete Membership Directory online at siouxfallschamber.com or on your smartphone using the Chamber’s app — search “Sioux Falls Chamber” in the Google Play or iTunes stores.

45 YEARS

20 YEARS

Contractors Equipment-Renting & Leasing ditchwitchsd.com

Veterinarians

Ditch Witch of South Dakota, Inc. Schaap’s RV Traveland Recreational Vehicles rvtraveland.com

40 YEARS

Plains Builders Exchange, Inc. Builders Exchange plainsbuilders.com

All Animal Pet Hospital The Compass Center Associate Member thecompasscenter.org

Frontier Bank Banks frontierbk.com

Fuddruckers

15 YEARS

American Family Insurance Orvin E. Olivier Agency Insurance amfam.com

Edward Jones Investments Todd Neuberger Investments edwardjones.com

First Dakota National Bank Banks firstdakota.com

30 YEARS

Restaurants fuddruckers.com

Engineers-Consultants aceinet.com

MD Engraving

Trophies, Awards, Signs

Employee Benefits midwestemployeebenefits.com

Michaels Fence & Supply

Midwest Shows, Inc./Farm Shows USA

Pro Tree Service, Inc.

Associated Consulting Engineering, Inc.

Fence michaelsfencecompany.com

Northwestern Mutual Insurance/Investments nm.com

25 YEARS

Construction Products & Consultants Contractors Equipment & Supply constructionproductssd.com

Dockendorf Equipment Service Station Supply

Meierhenry Sargent LLP Attorneys meierhenrylaw.com

Minnehaha Conservation District Associate Member minnehahacd.org

Sioux Falls Catholic Schools Schools, Colleges, Universities sfcss.org

Sioux Falls School District 49-5 Schools, Colleges, Universities sf.k12.sd.us

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Trade Shows farmshowsusa.com

Minnehaha County Sheriff

Midwest Employee Benefits

Tree & Shrub Maintenance

Sands Drywall, Inc.

Associate Member

Drywall Contrator sandsdrywall.com

Murray Property Management, LLC / Murray Properties, LLC

Sioux Falls Downtown Lions Club

Property Management

Naatjes Concrete, Inc. Concrete Contractors

Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center Hotels & Motels sheratonsiouxfalls.com

Stewart Title

Title Insurance, Escrows, Abstractors dataquick.com

Thurman Construction Co. Construction-Development builtbythurman.com

Williamson Management Group, Inc. Business Consultants

Winsupply W. Sioux Falls SD Co. Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies-Wholesale & Manufacturers

Associate Member

Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club Associate Member sfmoc.org

10 YEARS

5 YEARS

Medical Clinics

Signs aceneonsigns.com

Allergy & Asthma Clinic Ameriprise Financial/ Jamie & Nicholas Volin Financial Planning

Beacom School of Business, The University of South Dakota

Ace Neon Signs AVI Systems, Inc.

Audio Video Systems Sales & Installation avisystems.com

Brandon Golf Course

Associate Member usd.edu/business

Associate Member brandongc.com

Coffee News of Sioux Falls

Graber & Associates

Newspapers coffeenewssiouxfalls.com

Insurance graberassoc.com

Complete Nutrition

Hegg Realtors - Brandon Martens

Nutritional Products completenutrition.com

Affiliate-Real Estate brandonmartens.com

Crescent Electric Supply Co

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet

FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS WHO REINVESTED IN THEIR SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARY MONTH

Hot Spring Spas of Sioux Falls Pools & Spas hotspringspasofsiouxfalls.com

Implementation Specialists Associate Member iscorp.biz

Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare Associate Member kingdomboundaries.org

The Kingdom Trust Company Trust Company kingdomtrust.com

Marlin’s Family Restaurant

Electric Equipment & Supplies-Wholesale cesco.com

Restaurants

Restaurants marlinsfamilyrestaurant.com

The Dance Line, Inc.

Jones, Kramer & Haber, LLP

Pancheros Mexican Grill

Dance Supplies-Retail

Accountants-Certified Public joneskramerhaber.com

F & S Medical Consulting, Inc.

Men’s Wearhouse Men’s Clothing tmw.com

Gayleen Riedemann

Medical Billing

Lloyd Residential Group Marshall Selberg

Pipestone Vet Clinic

Lord Of Life Lutheran Church

Sioux Falls Design Center

Lunch Is Served, Inc.

Stone Group Architects

Affiliate-Real Estate marshallselberg.yourkwagent.com

Associate Member lordoflifelutheran.org

Associate Member lunchisserved.org

Associate Member pipevet.com

Associate Member siouxfallsdesigncenter.org

Restaurants pancheros.com

Associate Member

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Construction Equipment sunbeltrentals.com

Waddell & Reed - Holly Mescher Affiliate-Insurance waddell.com

Architects stonegrouparchitects.com

Nelson Commercial Real Estate Real Estate-Commercial ncommercial.com

Nemec & Associates

Accountants-Certified Public nemeccpa.com

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MEMBERSHIP

New Members

New members are printed in each issue of Chamber News. Following is a list of businesses or individuals who have invested in the greater community by joining the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

An online Membership Directory can be found at siouxfallschamber.com or by using the Chamber’s App, available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. Want to become a member? Call (605) 336-1620.

5j Design LLC

Hirshfield’s Paint & Decorating

Preform Solutions, Inc.

All Media Consulting

Hunting Works for South Dakota

Push Pedal Pull

Jamison Company Real Estate

Real Estate Made Memorable

Graphic Design Jake Peterson, (605) 368-1852 2329 N. Career Ave., Suite 217, 57107 5jdesign.com

Media Consulting Nate Kenyon, (605) 201-5344 allmediasf.com

AR Workshop

Art Entertainment Tracy Hinkkanen 2101 W. 41st St., Suite 29B, 57106 arworkshop.com/siouxfalls

Coach B Life & Health Coaching Lifestyle Coach Chris Buckley, (605) 838-8097 healthcoachb.com

Cody’s Smokehouse

Restaurants Joe Cody, (605) 271-9225 6401 S. Louise Ave., 57108 codyssmokehousebbq.com

Cryo Rev

Therapy Bob Trader, (605) 271-7199 6330 S. Western Ave., Suite 120, 57108 cryorev.com

Eastside Health Insurance

Paint-Retail, Wholesale, Industrial Dillon Bohlander, (605) 336-3620 3413 S. Minnesota Ave., 57105 hirshfields.com

Associate Member Tony Reiss, (605) 201-2512 4930 S. Western Ave., Suite 300, 57108 huntingworksforsd.com

Real Estate Beth Jamison, (605) 359-0448 jamisoncompanyrealestate.com

Jamison for Mayor

Associate Member Greg Jamison, (605) 310-1930 jamisonformayor.com

Jim Entenman for Sioux Falls Associate Member Jim Entenman, (605) 940-2703 PO Box 2080, 57101 jimentenmanforsiouxfalls.com

John M. McLaughlin Associate Member John M. McLaughlin

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls Casey Hatch

Insurance-Health Eric W. Uecker, (605) 951-1012 eastsidehealthins.com

Affiliate-Real Estate Casey Hatch, (605) 777-9090 5915 S. Remington Pl., 57108 caseyhatch.kw.com

Evidence Based Oriental Medicine

LazaDerm Skincare Centre

Acupuncture Ena Zhu, (605) 777-9181 5132 S. Cliff Ave., Suite 3, 57108 ebomclinic.com

Fringe Salon

Beauty Salons, Supplies, Equipment Janna Meyer & Bekah Hauert, (605) 339-8877 3820 S. Western Ave., 57105 fringesalon605.com

Great Plains Therapy Inc. DBA FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Physical Therapists Ruth Kern-Scott, (605) 399-7838 6301 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 200, 57108 fyzical.com

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Laser Center Darla Scott, (800) 597-2095 3401 S. Kelly Ave., 57106 lazaderm.com

Lead to Inspire

Coaching-Professional Development Marcia Schmitz, (605) 310-8809 leadtoinspire.net

Manufacturing Dennis Christopherson, (605) 335-6478 PO Box 84726, 57118 preformsolutions.com

Exercise Equipment Mike Boetel, (605) 332-3481 2300 W. 41st St., 57105 pushpedalpull.com

Real Estate R. Martine Similien, (605) 368-0471 7438 S. Louise Ave., Apt. 103, 57108 homes-siouxfalls.com

Security Savings Bank

Banks Nathan Engbers, (712) 477-2496 PO Box 6, Larchwood, IA 51241 ssbia.net

Sioux Falls Polo Club

Associate Member Rebecca Barker, (917) 647-5470

Sioux Falls Tower & Communications Telecommunications Mike Fowler, (605) 331-6972 2224 E. 39th St. N., 57104 siouxfallstower.com

Sip-n-Cycle

Recreation Patrick Jones, (605) 261-0408 PO Box 565, Harrisburg, 57032 sip-n-cycle.com

Stanford Hearing Aids

Hearing Aids Jerrid Bruyer, (605) 338-6251 301 W. 14th St., 57104 stanfordhearingaids.com

Mark Swanson

Associate Member Mark Swanson, (702) 601-4350

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 Kevin R. Nyberg Kevin R. Nyberg is a lifelong resident of Sioux Falls. He is an active leader in the community, currently serving as a board member of South Dakota Retailers Association and South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Foundation. Kevin and his wife Linda have four children: Kelly, Erik, Kirsten and Karmen. Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree from Augustana University and now serves as President & CEO of the company founded by his father. Nyberg’s Ace will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2018 and recently opened its fifth store in Sioux Falls – located downtown in the historic buildings formerly occupied by the Texaco Super Service Station and Sid’s Liquor.

Why do you choose to invest in a Chamber membership?

The Chamber is the vehicle that Sioux Falls businesses embrace, which creates our great city. It is important to invest in the Chamber, in order to have a pulse of happenings in the community, know legislative and government concerns and network with other Chamber members.

What is one community of non-profit organization that you support?

KEVIN R. NYBERG Nyberg’s Ace

After sixty years in the community it is difficult to single out just one.

There are so many that we support in various ways. On the top of the list is Children’s Miracle Network, Children’s Home Society and the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation through the Roy D. Nyberg Green Way Park, River and Trail System Fund. Our family has been passionate about the Big Sioux River Greenway for years. My father was co-founder of River Rise and a past community leader in preserving and utilizing the river greenway as a recreational asset for the city.

What are you reading right now?

I’m a history buff, so any books relating to history is what you will find me reading. Currently…Killing England by Bill O’Reilly.

What is your favorite cold-weather activity?

I am an avid pheasant hunter. Hunting in the snow with my Labrador retrievers is one of my favorite cold-weather activities.

Make a prediction! What changes do you expect might happen in Sioux Falls and the region in the next five years?

Off the chart growth and changes for downtown Sioux Falls will continue. Embracing the importance of buying local, and a greater understanding of why this has such a huge impact on the regional economy. Also, a greater appreciation of the recreational importance of the Big Sioux River to Sioux Falls, and the need to focus on the river as a regional attraction for the city.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES As a membership organization with a history spanning more than a century, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has influenced progress across the community in a number of ways throughout the decades.

U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship Memorial The USS South Dakota was commissioned on March 20, 1942. It fought in every major naval battle in the Pacific from 1942-1945 and was the most decorated battleship of World War II. Before she was a year old, the U.S. Navy nicknamed the ship “Battleship X” and “Old Nameless” in order to hide sensitive information from the Japanese.

The ship was in active commission for less than five years; she was decommissioned on Jan. 31, 1947. Upon learning

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the ship was to be sold for scrap in 1962, a group of South Dakotans, which included leadership of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, worked together to obtain pieces of the ship for a memorial. They were able to secure the ship’s anchor, flag mast, bell, a massive propeller and several other components. A foot-high concrete outline was poured into the ground at Sherman Park to match the actual dimensions of the USS South Dakota. It was 680 feet long and 108 feet at it widest point.

The memorial was constructed near the corner of 12th Street and Kiwanis Avenue on what was then the northwest edge of Sioux Falls. The completed USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial was dedicated on Sept. 7, 1969.

Sources: South Dakota State Historical Society; South Dakota Office of Tourism

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