October 2014
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce • www.SiouxFallsChamber.com
Vol. 50, No. 1
IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY
Leading a premier city Dana Dykhouse takes over volunteer leadership of the Chamber..... 22-27
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FEATURES
Leadership Sioux Falls Class 29 selected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Special Olympics South Dakota raises $1.63 million during Community Appeals campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 IN EVERY ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Noteworthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-31 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Convention & Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Chamber Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using Your Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Member’s Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Business News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-45 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-50 Membership Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 From the Archives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ON THE COVER Dana Dykhouse, First PREMIER Bank, is the new volunteer Chair of the Board for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. His leadership role began Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30, 2015.
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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.
Communicate WITH THE
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Maintaining momentum is key to our success In Sioux Falls we are truly in an enviable position, both regionally and nationally. As I look forward to the year ahead for our Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and our community, I’m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. More importantly, I’m confident that we have the vision and the leadership to make our community be whatever we want it to be.
DANA DYKHOUSE 2014-15 Chair of the Board
I’m confident that we have the vision and the leadership to make our community be whatever we want it to be.
I believe we have a responsibility, both to those who came before us and to those who will come after us, to continue to raise our expectations of where we are going and what we want to become. Our community is strong because our leaders knew how to dream big. You don’t have to look very far to see the seeds they planted that are now bearing fruit. We owe it to the next generation to continue that vision — and to add our own dreams to the mix, too. Our diverse economy has served us well in good times and in not-so-good times. Yet like nearly every other metro area in the country, we have a workforce challenge. Your Chamber of Commerce will be at the table as we continue to tackle this issue at both the regional and state levels. I don’t make any claims that we’ll solve this issue in the next 12 months, or that there’s a one-size-fits-all solution for Sioux Falls. I do know that we won’t turn a blind eye to this challenge and that we won’t be afraid to try new ideas. As in the past, our priorities are driven by the needs of our members. And membership remains one of our highest priorities. Growing our membership to reflect the growing community is important — as well as making sure our current members find value in their investment. We’ll continue to ask for your feedback as we prepare for the upcoming legislative session and as we study other issues that affect the business community. Our job is to maintain the momentum. I invite you to join me in this endeavor. I also invite you to join us in celebration in all that we’ve accomplished by attending our 108th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. This year’s format will be different, too — it’s not every year that we hold a concert in a brand new facility as part of our annual meeting! Please invite everyone in your organization to be a part of our evening as we celebrate Sioux Falls at the premier event of the year. Contact the Chamber office to order your tickets.
2014-15 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR DANA DYKHOUSE First PREMIER Bank CHAIR-ELECT PAUL BRUFLAT CNA Surety VICE CHAIR DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center TREASURER J. TYLER HAAHR Metabank IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR KEITH SEVERSON Eide Bailly LLP PRESIDENT/CEO EVAN NOLTE Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS RANDY BURY Sanford Health RUTH CHRISTOPHERSON Citi JULIE DARRINGTON CenturyLink GARY GASPAR Interstate Office Products JOHN HENKHAUS The Everist Company JAY HUIZENGA KELO-TV DEAN KARSKY Farmers Insurance Group/Karksy Agency BETTY OLDENKAMP Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota DAN RYKHUS Raven Industries TIM STURDEVANT Sturdevant’s Auto Parts ROB TEKOLSTE Sammons Financial Group/ Midland National Life Insurance Co. BOBBI THURY Cutler & Donahoe LLP STEVE VANBUSKIRK VanBuskirk Companies ANITA WETSCH
EX-OFFICIO KENT ALBERTY Sioux Falls School Board DR. PAM HOMAN Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System CINDY HEIBERGER Minnehaha County Commission MAYOR MIKE HUETHER City of Sioux Falls JIM SCHMIDT Lincoln County Commission ROBERT WEHDE Sioux Falls Catholic Schools CHAMBER & CVB STAFF EVAN NOLTE President/CEO CLAY BAK CVB Sales Manager THANE BARNIER Web Development & IT Manager JOAN BARTLING Finance & Accounting Director JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Specialist MATTIE BURNHAM CVB Director of Sales SHIRLEY BUSEMAN Receptionist CINDY CHRISTENSEN Agri-Business Division Manager RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager AMY M. FARR Membership Sales & Retention Manager JEFF FEJFAR Web Designer KATE FOLEY Small Business & Leadership Development Manager LAUREN FOSHEIM Young Professionals Network (YPN) Manager MADDIE GUTIERREZ Public Affairs & Communications Assistant
JAY KALTENBACH CVB Services/Resale Manager MARK LEE Public Affairs & Communications Director PAT LUND Membership Development Director MIKE LYNCH Public Affairs & Research Manager BETSY MCCARTY CVB Creative & Communications Manager NICOLE NELSON CVB Sales Manager JILL NIEDRINGHAUS CVB Receptionist/Project Assistant WENDY NEUHARTH Membership Services Administrative Assistant KRISTA ORSACK CVB Director of Marketing KATHIE PUTHOFF CVB Administrative Assistant TERI SCHMIDT CVB Executive Director SUSAN SEACHRIS Administrative/Accounting Assistant LUCAS SMITH CVB Sales Manager AMY SMOLIK Marketing & Communications Manager ALEXA STEINER CVB Sales Manager CAROLYN WINCHELL Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations ERIN ZIMMERMAN CVB Sales Assistant
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EVENT CALENDARS
CHAMBER
108TH ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, OCT. 21
Events Calendar Dates, times and locations are subject to change. For a current listing of all Chamber events, visit ChamberNews.com, read the weekly edition of QUICKLY, or call (605) 336-1620. You can register and pay for events online at events.siouxfalls.com.
DETAILS: Chamber Ambassadors and their associates will be seeking
NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP
MIXER
4:30-7 p.m. Best Western PLUS Ramkota Exhibit Hall, 3200 W. Maple St.
the Chamber’s 108th Annual Meeting. You must be a Chamber member to purchase tickets. See more information on pg. 31. COST: $80 RSVP: mgutierrez@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2015
FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE OCT. 24-NOV. 14
FEATURED EVENTS
TUESDAY, NOV. 25, 2014
5-7 p.m. The Big Mixer, Sioux Falls Convention Center, featuring a walking dinner 7-9:30 p.m. Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce brief program and entertainment from the band Chicago, Denny Sanford PREMIER Center DETAILS: Celebrate the community at “The Premier Event of the Year,”
Sponsored by
The November Mixer includes the Holiday Fair, featuring Chamber Members displaying their holiday gift ideas. Limited booth space remaining! Contact Pat Lund today at (605) 373-2014 to reserve your booth — $125 per space. COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES • CASH BAR $3 ADMISSION OR USE YOUR MIXER PASS
RSVP to plund@siouxfalls.com or at ChamberNews.com
new members during the Annual Fall Membership Drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION: afarr@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2013
OPERATION THANK YOU THURSDAY, OCT. 30
7:30 a.m. Kick-off, 4:30 p.m. Wrap-up, both at the Holiday Inn City Centre DETAILS: The Diplomat Committee and their volunteers will hand-
deliver the 2014-15 Sioux Falls Community Guide and Chamber Annual Report to connect with Chamber members and say “thank you” for their investment. FOR MORE INFORMATION: plund@siouxfalls.com or (605) 3732014
VETERANS DAY TUESDAY, NOV. 11
10:30 a.m. Lincoln High School, 2900 S. Cliff Ave. DETAILS: Help honor all who have served at the annual Veterans Day
program, sponsored in part by the Chamber’s Military & Veterans Affairs Committee. This event is FREE and open to the public. FOR MORE INFORMATION: afarr@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2013
NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER & ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIR TUESDAY, NOV. 25
4:30-7 p.m. Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel Exhibit Hall, 3200 W. Maple St. DETAILS: Sponsored by Midcontinent Communications, the November Mixer includes the Holiday Fair, featuring Chamber members displaying their holiday gift ideas. Limited booth space remaining! Call today to reserve your booth — $125 per space. COST: $3 (or use your Mixer Pass) RSVP: plund@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2014 Attendees at the September Membership Mixer, sponsored by LifeScape
SAVE THE DATE ... DETAILS TO COME! GOOD MORNING SIOUX FALLS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7, 2015
Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel
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Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Young Professionals Network
UPCOMING EVENTS
To RSVP to any of these events, email lfosheim@siouxfalls.com or call (605) 373-2009. Visit SiouxFallsYPN.com for a full list of events.
POLICY & A PINT MONDAY, OCT. 6
5:30-7 p.m. Icon Event Hall, 402 N. Main Ave. DETAILS: Some discussions are just better
with a beer … we’ll take an informal look at Initiated Measure 17 — Any Willing Provider (AWP). A representative from both the proponent and opponent perspectives will provide insights and answer questions from the audience. This is a great chance to become educated about one of the three ballot issues appearing on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 statewide general election.
COST: Complimentary hors d’oeurves, “pints” are on your own
A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH DEB BOWMAN TUESDAY, OCT. 14
Noon-1 p.m. Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Betty J. Ordal Conference Center, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: Join us for A Seat at the Table with
former Senior Advisor to the Governor, Deb Bowman. Seating is limited, please RSVP. YPN members only.
COST: $8 to attend, includes lunch
YPN OFF THE CLOCK THURSDAY, OCT. 23
4-7 p.m. The Attic Bar & Grill, 4601 E. 41st St. DETAILS: Bring a friend or coworker and join
us! There will be happy hour specials and prize drawings, but you must be present to win. Don’t forget your business cards!
COST: Free to attend, food on your own
YPN FOCUS WORKSHOP: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NONPROFIT BOARDS TUESDAY, OCT. 28
YPN MORNING BUZZ WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5
7:30-8:30 a.m. Panera Bread, 5117 Louise Ave. DETAILS: Network with other YPN members
over a cup of coffee! Feel free to bring a friend or coworker, and don’t forget your business cards. Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation!
COST: Free to attend, coffee/food on your own
Connect WITH THE
Noon-1 p.m. Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Betty J. Ordal Conference Center, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: If you are considering serving on a
nonprofit board and want to learn how to do so effectively, or are currently serving and want to increase your skills and knowledge, you’ll definitely want to attend this YPN Focus Workshop. Key topics include: identifying the right opportunities, differentiating your skill-set and your passion, learning the relationship between board and staff and exploring the barriers that limit board effectiveness. Limited space, please RSVP.
YPN
.com/siouxfallsypn @siouxfallsypn Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network
Find us on social media or visit SiouxFallsYPN.com for more information and event listings.
COST: $5 to attend, bring your own lunch
The Kringle Dec. 4 Icon Event Hall 7-10 p.m.
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OCTOBER
Events listed here are compiled from SiouxFallsEvents. com and VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com. 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 calendar of events they may be interested in attending. By combining the two calendars, you can see when there’s going to be a large number of visitors in the community and plan out your weekend. For more information about visitor-related activities, contact the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau at (605) 275-6060. Learn more details about any of the following events by logging on or contact the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at (605) 336-1620.
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Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival
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Paint the Mall Pink
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Strawbale Winery Harvest Festival
11-12
The Lady with All the Answers
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9th annual expo for her
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United Way Reading Festival
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The Pomp Room – The Documentary
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The South Dakota International Pageants
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Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 108th Annual Meeting featuring Chicago
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Peter Gros from the original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
23-26
SEKC Dog Show & Obedience Trial
24-26 ZooBoo 31 Mall-o-Ween
NOVEMBER 1-2
Benson’s Flea Market
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Downtown First Friday
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Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show
7-8
Sioux Empire Hoedown
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Elf: The Broadway Musical
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Christmas Extravaganza
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Holiday Gift-Tacular
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Downtown Holidays
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Abbey Road—Live Tribute to the Beatles
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Downtown Holidays
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David Tutera: Dream Bigger
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
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Trampled Under Foot
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Winter Wonderland
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Winter Wonderland Kick-off
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Benson’s Flea Market
22-23
South Dakota Symphony presents Handel’s Water Music
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GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase
22-23
Trains at Christmas
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Christmas with the Animals
22-30
Winter Wonderland
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Parade of Lights
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South Dakota Symphony presents Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23
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Photos with Santa
15-16
Anything Goes
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Morgan James
16-17
Downtown Crazy Days
16-18
Greater Sioux Falls Outdoor Show
Winter Wonderland
25
Professional Image Wedding Showcase
Downtown First Friday
27-31
Sioux Empire Farm Show
Cookies with Santa
30
Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions
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Tonic Sol-fa Holiday Concert
30
Keigwin + Company
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Eric Church
6-7
Benson’s Flea Market
DECEMBER 1-31 5 6
JANUARY
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS Tracking trends in business is just one way that the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is looking out for our members. Sioux Falls is a great place to do business, in part because of its diverse economy. Check here for economic indicators that help show growth and development.
City of Sioux Falls Building Permit Data
Regional Unemployment Rates
JANUARY-AUGUST 2014 2012
5,361 PERMITS
2013
5,295 PERMITS
2014
8,272 PERMITS
AUGUST 2014
Source: City of Sioux Falls
Fargo 2.8%
City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value JANUARY-AUGUST 2014 $450
Total Construction Value
$425
Rapid City 3.1%
Rochester 3.7%
Sioux Falls 2.7%
Non-Residential Construction Value
$400
Minneapolis/ St. Paul 4.2%
Des Moines 4.2%
Omaha 4.2%
$375 $350 $325 $300
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
$275
Note: figures represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA), not just city; rates are not seasonally-adjusted
$250 $225
Agriculture Trends
$200
AUGUST 2014
$175 $150
$15
$125
$75 $50 $25
2013
2014
Source: City of Sioux Falls
$13.80 $12.20
$12 $11
$11.40
$10 $9
CORN
$8
Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview AUGUST 2014
U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA
$14.10
$13 $396.7 million $49.4 million
2012
(PER BUSHEL)
$16.00
$14
$446.8 million $105.9 million
$300.5 million $83.8 million
(IN MILLIONS)
$100
SOYBEANS
$16.20
$16
$7
(PER BUSHEL)
$7.63
U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA
$6.21
$7.39
$6
New Listings: 573 Days on the Market Until Sale: 91 Median Sales Price: $167,000 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,701 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)
$5.99
$5 $4
$3.70
$3
$3.13
2012
2013
2014
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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NOTEWORTHY
Growth in Sioux Falls
Annexations 1980-Present The City of Sioux Falls has grown considerably in the last 30-plus years, more than doubling the square miles and population. This map shows annexations by decade and the corresponding population growth.
Source: City of Sioux Falls Planning & Building Services
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NOTEWORTHY Headlines, accolades and rankings — Sioux Falls is often in the news for our community’s excellent business climate and high quality of life. Look for that information to be shared again here along with other topical quick hits.
Cost of living Component Weight
Sioux Falls Colorado Springs Denver Chicago Des Moines Minneapolis Kansas City Omaha Fargo
100% Composite Index 99.1 97.2 107.0 116.5 91.4 107.6 101.5 88.4 94.0
13% Grocery Items 96.2 94.6 99.9 104.6 93.7 105.1 102.7 92.9 103.0
28% Housing
10% Utilities
10% 4% Transportation Health Care
93.9 98.6 125.8 137.9 82.9 115.5 93.5 78.1 82.9
103.6 93.6 98.1 102.8 88.8 89.7 110.5 95.2 94.0
94.6 94.7 100.8 121.6 99.2 101.7 95.7 96.7 95.9
101.8 103.3 101.3 103.7 98.8 100.6 99.3 100.5 109.9
35% Misc. Goods & Services 104.3 98.2 101.0 108.5 93.6 111.1 107.1 87.5 95.9
Source: Sioux Falls Development Foundation, data is for second quarter 2014
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FACES & PLACES
Recognition of Chamber Volunteers
AMY O’CONNOR HOBACK
DAVE STADHEIM RECOM, Inc.
St. Michael Cemetery
JACK DYVIG
JULIE NELSON
DUANE NOERENBERG
Kleenrite Company
Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club
Home Federal Bank
DAN JOHNSON
Anderson Group CPA
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.
DAREN ANDERSON Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.
JIM SLATER
ServiceMaster of Sioux Falls
The Ambassador Team of the Month for August was Team Hoback: Amy O’Connor Hoback, Kleenrite; Dave Stadheim, RECOM; and Dan Johnson, St. Michael Cemetery.
Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA, won the Retention Award, and Jim Slater, ServiceMaster of Sioux Falls was the recipient of the Ribbon Cutting Attendance award.
Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for August. Second place honors went to Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, and third place honors went to Julie Nelson, Home Federal Bank.
The Diplomat Team of the Month for August was: Captain Janel Cole, Cole Notary; Julie Nelson, Home Federal Bank; Sandy Case, U.S. Postal Service; Bill Rezac, Boen & Associates, Inc.; and Suzie Folkerts, Dacotah Bank.
Faces & Places is great way to use your membership to be seen. This column appears each month in Chamber News and features information about Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers. Submissions may include grand openings, changes in management, moves, expansions, major developments and award recognition. Submit news using the Faces & Places form at ChamberNews.com or email asmolik@siouxfalls.com.
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FACES & PLACES
Be Seen
Chamber programs and activities bring members together for networking and learning opportunities. The following photos are just some of the places we caught our Chamber members in the act of promoting their businesses and using their memberships.
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Bob Hayes, Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, spoke to YPN members about his career during the popular “A Seat at the Table” program. Thanks to Mike Cooper and Jeff Schmitt, both with the City of Sioux Falls Planning & Building Services, members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Business Leadership Council and Business Transportation Committee were able to take an updated tour of the city to learn about current and future developments. The September Membership Mixer was hosted by LifeScape, formerly known as Children’s Care Hospital & School and South Dakota Achieve. More than 500 people attended the ribbon cutting for the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center; in addition to the local media covering the historical event, members of the community also snapped photos for posterity — via cell phone and tablet.
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FACES & PLACES
Be Seen
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The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) hosted a Business Leader Luncheon to talk about opportunities for the business community to partner with the CVB to bring visitor groups to Sioux Falls; speaking is CVB Director of Sales Mattie Burnham. Gov. Dennis Daugaard shared findings from the State’s Workforce Summits, held in six communities in May and June, including Sioux Falls; also pictured is 2014-15 Chair of the Board Dana Dykhouse.
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FACES & PLACES
Honors & Awards The South Dakota Broadcaster’s Association and the Contemporary Media & Journalism Department of the University of South Dakota recognized KDLT News anchor Tom Hanson with the 2014 Tom Brokaw Award. The award, which is unique to USD and one of its highest honors, recognizes excellence in broadcasting. Hanson received the award at the 2014 SDBA State Convention. His name will also be added to a plaque on permanent display in the E.O. Lawrence Telecommunications Center at USD. The
recipient must be someone who has made a significant contribution to South Dakota broadcasting, is a native of South Dakota or was educated in South Dakota. Hanson is a Mitchell, S.D., native who began his television career at KDLT (then KXON) in 1979. He returned to the station in 1999 after working at stations in Rapid City, Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Credit Collections Bureau named Megan Wehrkamp and Rose Benson Client Service
Representatives of the Month for August 2014. Richard W King, A.A.E., Deputy Director of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority, was awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). King joins a select group of individuals who have earned the designation in the nearly six decades of the accreditation program’s existence. At present, fewer than 10 percent of AAAE’s members throughout the country have earned the distinction.
New Faces & Promotions Visions Eye Care & Vision Therapy Center of Sioux Falls added a third optometrist, Dr. Ashley Gentrup. Gentrup is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, and a native of northeast Nebraska. She is residency trained in pediatrics and binocular vision and has a passion for helping children struggling with strabismus, amblyopia, binocular vision issues and learning-related vision problems using vision therapy. Dean Dziedzic has been named Vice President of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. Dziedzic’s new position reflects the vital role he plays in the economic
development marketing and management functions of the Development Foundation. Dziedzic establishes direct contact with executives of prospective new businesses who have expressed an interest in a Sioux Falls location. Working with national and international targeted industries, he develops relationships with company decision-makers and provides them with the resources they need to expand or relocate to Sioux Falls. Dziedzic is the voice of an ongoing radio campaign targeting companies in the Twin Cities and outstate Minnesota and represents the Development Foundation at trade shows and business networking
Good Deeds The Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire will celebrate the grand opening of its new Reading Corner, made possible through a grant from Capital One. Approximately 20 Capital One volunteers worked at the Eastside Boys and Girls Club to complete the new Reading Corner with activities ranging from assembling furniture and decorating the library to sorting and stocking books. In addition to the more than 250 books provided for the new Reading Corner, Capital One also donated two books to each of the 350-plus students to take home and continue to build their own home
opportunities throughout the country. With a background in finance, sales and software management, Dziedzic is a graduate of Westmar University in Le Mars, Iowa, with a Business Management and Marketing degree Eide Bailly LLP announced several promotions: Angela Hillestad to Senior Manager; and Beatrice Skyberg, Callie Beisch, Elliot Hitt, Jerry Kyte, Joel Corlew, Luke Johnson and Megan Groenewold to Manager. In Eide Bailly’s Business Valuation Group, Erica Bjerrum, Erik Gilbertson and Jay Fullerton were promoted to Manager.
Leadership libraries. Capital One partners with The Heart of America Foundation® to put books into the hands of children in low-income communities and to create safe, inviting libraries in their schools. Since 2002, the organizations have donated more than 1.3 million books valued at more than $10.5 million to 564,260 students. Capital One associate volunteers annually donate and distribute books, read to children and donate books to further efforts to foster a love of reading in children that will last a lifetime.
The following individuals are on the Family Visitation Center 2014-15 Board of Directors: President Audra Eide, Immediate Past President Marilyn Korsten, Vice President Brenda Van Holland, Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Oberg, and the following directors: Jeannie Blackman, Jennie Doyen, Anthony Hohn, Nancy Kunz, Michelle Munson, Casey Murschel, Ann Randall; new directors include: Gregg Greenfield, Stephanie Larscheid, Betty Ordal and Brad Uhing.
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COMMUNITY APPEALS SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Community Appeals Scheduled Fund Drives The purpose of the Community Appeals Committee is to qualify and provide orderly scheduling of capital fund drives. The committee has a responsibility to discourage unnecessary or overlapping drives, to assess funds available in the Sioux Falls business community, and to provide input on realistic drive goals. Capital fund drive applications will be accepted by the committee until Aug. 1 of any one year and the suggested solicitation amount and time slot for approved drives will be determined and scheduled by the committee no later than February of the following year. For more information on the Community Appeals Committee, call Mike Lynch at (605) 373-2006 or download an application at SiouxFallsChamber.com under the Programs tab.
FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA NOV. 1, 2014-MARCH 31, 2015 $1.2 MILLION New location
DAKOTABILITIES APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2015 $1.007 MILLION Renovate and remodel Longfellow school for new/consolidated headquarters
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2016 $1.25 MILLION To build a new “Center for Community Services” to house multiple programs
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COVER STORY
Leading a premier city Dana Dykhouse takes over volunteer leadership of the Chamber BY AMY SMOLIK
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
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COVER STORY
ABOUT DANA DYKHOUSE Occupation CEO of First PREMIER Bank
Hometown Rock Rapids, Iowa
Education South Dakota State University
Family Wife LaDawn, Children Dan (Kristina) and Alana Breske (Josh), Grandsons Bennett, Trace and Baylor Dykhouse
Current Community & Professional Involvement • Board member of the following organizations: Sioux Falls Sports Authority, SURF (Sanford Lab, Lead), NorthWestern Energy Corporation, Junior Achievement of South Dakota • Co-Chair SDSU “It Starts With State” $200 million campaign (2007-13) • Member of Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary • SDSU Foundation Board of Trustees
Past Community & Professional Involvement • Sioux Falls Development Foundation Chair • Sioux Empire United Way Chair • SDSU Athletic Champions Council and Division I transition group • South Dakota Bankers Association Chair • Sioux Empire Fair Association Chair • Future Sioux Falls Steering Committee Chair
Chamber of Commerce Involvement • Chamber Board of Directors 2011-present • Co-Chair of Forward Sioux Falls 2011-2016 Campaign • Co-Chair of Forward Sioux Falls V Campaign
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COVER STORY
I have a sense of responsibility to be a giver, not a taker.
ABOVE: Dana Dykhouse introduced Gov. Dennis Daugaard at the state’s follow-up presentation on the Workforce Summits that were held across the state earlier this summer. OPPOSITE PAGE: Dana Dykhouse is pictured at his desk at First PREMIER Bank’s 14th Street and Minnesota Avenue location.
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COVER STORY
TOP: Chair of the Board Dana Dykhouse confers with Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte at the annual Board of Directors Planning Retreat. MIDDLE: First PREMIER Bank is one of many businesses that helps support the Chamber’s annual Sioux Empire Farm Show, including participating in the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions. BOTTOM: One of the duties in serving on the Chamber’s Board of Directors includes speaking at Chamber events. Dykhouse represented the Board at the August Membership Mixer, held at the Sioux Empire Fair; he’s pictured with Sioux Empire Fair Board Member Steve Monk.
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COVER STORY
Dana Dykhouse participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, which is named for corporate sponsorships from Sanford Health, First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard.
That’s what sets Sioux Falls apart. Human capital is how we will continue to succeed.
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HEADLINES
New Directors join Chamber Board As directed by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce bylaws, five individuals are nominated to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors each year. The following Chamber members have been elected and began their terms of service Oct. 1, 2014: Gary Gaspar is the president and principal of Interstate Office Products, a Chamber member since 1971. He is actively involved in leadership positions with Junior Achievement, the Sioux Falls Business Improvement District and the Sioux Falls Catholic School System. Gaspar co-chaired the Chamber Community Appeals scheduled capital fund drive for the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools Performing Arts Center and is a past chair of the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools GARY GASPAR Foundation. He serves on the Avera Health Plans Interstate Office Products Board of Directors and is also a member of the Steelcase North American Dealer Council. Gaspar is a 1998 graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls. John Henkhaus currently serves as Family Office Head for The Everist Company. His volunteer involvement in the Community includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, including serving as its chair for two years; Downtown Sioux Falls Board of Directors serving as treasurer; Washington Pavilion serving as the chair of the Finance Committee; is a task force member of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and a former JOHN HENKHAUS chair of Help!Line Center Board of Directors. The Everist Company Henkhaus serves on the Chamber’s Community Appeals Committee and is also a 1998 graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls. Jay Huizenga became vice president/general manager of KELO-TV in April 2008, after serving as Station Manager of the KELOLAND Stations since March 2007. In June 2014, Huizenga was named a Regional Vice President for Media General. Currently in his 34th year in broadcasting at KELO, his former positions with the organization included local account executive and business development manager and he was named General Sales Manager in 1990. He currently serves on the JAY HUIZENGA Better Business Bureau Local Advisory Board, the KELO-TV Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Board, the Chamber’s Business Leadership Council, Volunteers of America Dakotas Advisory Board, the South Dakota Golf Association Board, The Banquet Board of Directors, the Sioux Empire United Way Board of Directors and the South Dakota Broadcasters Association Board of Directors. For several years, he served as a board member of the Children’s Miracle Network. Huizenga is a graduate of the first Leadership Sioux Falls class (1987). KELO has been a Chamber member since 1953.
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Dean Karsky is the owner/agent of Farmers Insurance Group-Dean Karsky Agency and joined the Chamber in 1994. Since moving to Sioux Falls, Karsky has been active in the community. He is the past president of the Sioux Falls Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Southwest Optimist Club, and has served as a board member for his church. He is currently a board member for Character Counts! and the Sales and Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls. DEAN KARSKY He also chaired the Ambassador and Diplomat Farmers Insurance GroupDean Karsky Agency Committees for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce as well as serving as a committee member for other Chamber committees. He remains active as an Ambassador for the Chamber. A graduate of the 2000 Leadership Sioux Falls class, Karsky is a member of the Sioux Falls City Council, serving the Northwest District, and serves as Chair of the Council. Bobbi Thury is a partner with Cutler & Donahoe, LLP. The law firm has been a Chamber member since 1997. Thury is active in the community with her service to the Make-AWish South Dakota and LifeScape Foundation Boards of Directors. She also serves on the Grant Committee of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Thury is a member of the Business Law Committee, the Trust Committee & Uniform Trust Code Committee of the State Board of South Dakota. Thury is a 2010 graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls and a member of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network.
BOBBI THURY
Cutler & Donahoe, LLP
The following Board members were also elected to serve one-year terms on the Chamber’s Executive Committee: Chair Dana Dykhouse, First PREMIER Bank; Chair-Elect Paul Bruflat, CNA Surety; Vice Chair Dave Kapaska, D.O., Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center; Treasurer Tyler Haahr, MetaBank; and Immediate Past Chair Keith Severson, Eide Bailly LLP. Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte is also a member of the Chamber’s Executive Committee, serving as its Secretary.
HEADLINES
With the help of Special Olympics South Dakota athletes, Community Appeals Campaign co-chairs Miles Beacom, PREMIER Bankcard, and Lisa Beacom, help announce that SOSD exceeded its Chamber-approved $1 million goal. The numbers held by the athletes in this picture don’t reflect the additional $100,000 matching gift donated by Tom Walsh, Sr., Dakota King dba Burger King and GreatLife Malaska.
Special Olympics South Dakota raises $1.63 million during campaign Funds will build first-ever Unify Center Special Olympics South Dakota announced the successful completion of their Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce $1 million Community Appeals Campaign. Special Olympics South Dakota (SOSD) raised more than $1.63 million to expand its current facility and to support the agency’s new focus on helping people with disabilities to build relationships with others by building the Unify Center. SOSD’s new $1.9 million Unify Center project will be added to the Special Olympics’ current facility just north of I-90 and west of Cliff Avenue. The Unify Center will provide a multi-function space to be used by SOSD and any local non-profits that have a need for such space. SOSD will use the center to grow Unified Sports across South Dakota. Unified Sports team those with and without disabilities promoting relationships, acceptance and inclusion for those with disabilities. The Unify Center will be a 16,000 square foot facility featuring athletic training areas, open space and a commons area. The multi-purpose building
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY APPEALS CAMPAIGN TO BUILD THE UNIFY CENTER APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2014 $1 million goal
(out of $1.9 million overall project goal)
$1.63 million raised buildingunity.org will be used for training and social activities and also includes a kitchen and concessions area as well as handicap-accessible locker rooms, showers and facilities. The goal was to raise $1 million during the April 1-July 31, 2014 Chamber-approved campaign. The four-month drive exceeded that goal, netting more than $1.53 million,
said SOSD President/CEO Darryl Nordquist. Tom Walsh, Dakota King dba Burger King and GreatLife Malaska, announced an additional $100,000 gift to be used as a statewide matching campaign to help complete the overall fundraising goal of the $1.9 million to build the center. More than 75 volunteers participated in the Community Appeals campaign, which was chaired by Lisa Beacom, Miles Beacom, PREMIER Bankcard, and Dick Molseed, Avera Health. Major donors included Avera Health, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, The Gas Stop and Sammons Financial Group. The Unify Center Commons will be named after Sammons Financial Group. For more information about the Unify Center or Special Olympics South Dakota, visit buildingunity.org or call (605) 331-4117.
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HEADLINES
Leadership Sioux Falls Class 29 selected The 29th year of the Leadership Sioux Falls program will begin in October, with an opening session focusing on how growth and development happen in the Sioux Falls community as well as a presentation and discussion with representatives of Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls. Class members will take part in several networking activities including a development of a timeline of the Sioux Falls community. Leadership Sioux Falls uses the community as its classroom and will take a bus tour of the city. Leadership Sioux Falls, sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, is an eight-month innovative program designed to meet the community’s need for active participation of informed and dedicated community leaders. The goal of the program is to inform, challenge and motivate participants by providing information on community resources, discussing community concerns, interacting with community leaders and building a sense of community trusteeship. The class runs October-May each year, with applications available in July and the application deadline in August. More than 840 people have graduated from the program and gone on to serve the community and the region in a number of leadership positions. For more information about Leadership Sioux Falls, contact Chamber Small Business & Leadership Development Manager Kate Foley at kfoley@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2002.
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LEADERSHIP SIOUX FALLS 29 This year’s class was selected from 69 applications received. Due to the nature of the program, class size is limited to 30 participants each year. Congratulations to the following individuals and their sponsors:
Kari Black
Black Events & Advertising, Inc.
Heidi Bowers
Jared Ducommun
Kristi Kranz
Aaron Eich
Eric Lundin
Midcontinent Communications
Sioux Empire United Way
Showplace Wood Products
Sioux Falls Construction Company
Kristen Brands
Eric Ellefson
Carrie Burns
Stefanie Engebretson First Bank & Trust
Minnehaha County Public Defender’s Office
Matthew Burns
Mike Flint
Joe Munson
Nikki Griffin
Megan Myers
Scott Grunewaldt
John Neth
Jennifer Hill
Luke Tibbetts
Dan Johnson
Aaron Wimmer
Byrne Companies
Lawrence & Schiller
Sioux Falls Police Department/ City of Sioux Falls
Sarah Cady
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Kira Christensen
The Good Samaritan Society
Aaron Clayton Eide Bailly LLP
Catherine Dekkenga Architecture Incorporated
Ryan Donovan EarthBend
Click Rain
Home Federal Bank
Lewis Drug, Inc.
U.S. Bank
CNA Surety
St. Michael Cemetery/Diocese of Sioux Falls
Derek Kattenberg
Real Property Management Express
Citibank
Tolcha Mesele
John Morrell & Co.
Michael Miller
Banner Associates, Inc.
American Heart Association
Avera Health
First PREMIER Bank
Family Visitation Center
Stacy Wrightsman Sanford Health
HEADLINES
Annual Meeting tickets available until Oct. 10
Chicago to headline 108th Annual Meeting at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 108th Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, featuring a brief Chamber program followed by a performance from the band Chicago. Working with HenkinSchultz Communication Arts under the theme “The Premier Event of the Year,” the Chamber’s Annual Meeting recognizes the efforts of outgoing Chair of the Board Keith Severson, Eide Bailly LLP, and launches the one-year term of the incoming chair, Dana Dykhouse, First PREMIER Bank. Dykhouse took over the Chamber’s top volunteer position Oct. 1. Retiring board of directors members will also be acknowledged. Chicago’s performance at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting is a great way to celebrate Sioux Falls’ successes over the years and showcase the city’s newest venue, the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The Chamber’s Annual Meeting serves as the premier business celebration of the year and volunteers planning the event are excited for the opportunity for members to network and celebrate together in this unique event format. From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists and a few dozen forever-classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations. This year’s Annual Meeting is different from past events. Members will start the evening at the Sioux Falls Convention Center for an event hailed as “The Big Mixer,” which features two hours of networking while enjoying a walking dinner and beverages. At 7 p.m., the South Dakota State University drumline will escort attendees to the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, which is connected to the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The evening’s program features a brief Chamber update from new Chair of the Board Dana Dykhouse followed by the sounds of Chicago. All seats are general admission.
Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades. In Billboard Magazine´s list of Top 100 artists of all time, Chicago came in at No. 13, the highest charting American band. Chicago´s talents have been recognized for decades: lifetime achievements include a Grammy Award, multiple American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of U.S. cities. Their record sales top the 100 million mark and include 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, 11 No. 1 singles and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 36 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards. Chicago´s album “The Chicago Transit Authority” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. The cost is $80 per person for Chamber members. Chamber members can order tickets by contacting Maddie Gutierrez at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at (605) 373-2015 or mgutierrez@siouxfalls. com or corder online at events.siouxfalls.com. Members can also order tickets through the following volunteers: Lyle Dabbert, Brown & Saenger, is chairing the event, with members of the ticket sales committee: Mike Begeman, Sanford Health; Rod Carlson; David Johnson, DAKOTACARE; Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residential Group KW; Mark McClung, McNew Properties; Jerry Nachtigal, Citi; Julie Nelson, Home Federal Bank; Jeff Parker, Parker Transfer & Storage; Bill Rezac, Boen & Associates; and Stacy Wrightsman, Sanford Health.
SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 108TH ANNUAL MEETING FEATURING
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 5-7 p.m. The Big Mixer, featuring a Walking Dinner, Sioux Falls Convention Center 7-8 p.m. SDSU Drum Line escorts attendees to the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, followed by a brief Chamber program 8-9:30 p.m. Chicago performs followed by a post-reception, Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
GET TICKETS:
All seats are General Admission. RSVP using the mailed invitation. Reserve and pay online at events.siouxfalls.com or call Maddie Gutierrez at (605) 3732015. You may also contact members of the Ticket Sales Committee: Mike Begeman, Sanford Health Rod Carlson Lyle Dabbert, Brown & Saenger David Johnson, DAKOTACARE Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residential Group KW Mark McClung, McNew Properties Jerry Nachtigal, Citi Julie Nelson, Home Federal Bank Jeff Parker, Parker Transfer & Storage Bill Rezac, Boen & Associates Stacy Wrightsman, Sanford Health
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY
Be informed and vote on Nov. 4 Chamber Board takes positions on Any Willing Provider, Minimum Wage BY MIKE LYNCH
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
This year, the right to vote occurs on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at which time those who will make decisions at the local, state and national level will be elected. In addition, voters will decide on three statewide ballot issues: Any Willing Provider (Initiated Measure 17), Minimum Wage (Initiated Measure 18) and the Authorization of Roulette, Keno and Craps in the City of Deadwood (Constitutional Amendment Q). The Sioux Falls Area Chamber did not research or take a position on the Deadwood gaming issue, but the Chamber did conduct extensive research on IM 17 and IM 18 which led to the formation of issue briefs. These briefs are designed to provide clear, substantive and objective information to Chamber
members. The Chamber Board emphasizes the importance of our members learning about the specifics of these measures and their potential impact. Following is more information about IM 17 and IM 18 and the Chamber’s position on each:
IM 17 — “ANY WILLING PROVIDER” Any Willing Provider (AWP) laws require a health insurance company to accept any qualified provider who is willing to accept its terms and conditions. Though these laws do not require health insurance companies to contract with all providers, they do require health insurance companies to explicitly state evaluation criteria and ensure “due process” for providers who wish to contract with them. South Dakota does not currently have a comprehensive AWP law, but it does have a freedom of choice requirement for pharmacy services (SDCL 58-18-37). The law states that group health insurance policies may not refuse to accept licensed pharmacies/pharmacists as participating providers if they agree to the same terms and conditions offered to other providers of pharmacy services under the policy.
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According to the Attorney General’s statement, IM 17 would require “that these insurers list all health care providers who are willing, qualified and meet the conditions for participation established by the insurer.” Proponents for passing IM 17 have stated that AWP allows the insured to retain their doctor without having to pay higher out-ofnetwork costs if an employer decides to switch insurance companies and gives them a choice of where they are treated and which doctor they may use. Opponents have stated that insurance rates would escalate under AWP implementation and may lead to a reduced enrollment in health plans as insurance companies lose the cost saving advantages of projected volume in negotiating lower rates with providers. Opponents believe that AWP is unnecessary because those who are willing to pay more for additional provider choices already have that option. The Chamber’s Board of Directors took a position to oppose IM 17, with the following rationale: “The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is a proponent of measures that help its members provide health insurance coverage to their employees and make employer coverage as affordable and accessible as possible. Healthcare policy decisions regarding mandates must be dealt with after careful consideration of all material factors so that the impact of such mandates can be predicted with some certainty. The Chamber Board is concerned that passage of IM17 will result in increased health insurance costs for employers and their employees.” The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry is opposing IM 17 and is leading the effort to defeat the measure.
IM 18 — “MINIMUM WAGE” South Dakotans will also decide whether or not to raise the minimum wage, currently set at $7.25 an hour. If IM 18 passes, this amount would increase to $8.50 per hour and for tipped employees, it would raise the
hourly wage to 50 percent of the minimum wage ($4.25). If enacted, proposed changes would take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2015. The last time South Dakota raised the minimum wage was during the 2007 legislative session in a three-step process with 2009 being the final year. IM 18 would require automatic wage indexing increases each year depending on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which opponents feel provides no opportunity for business to control wage costs in the future and makes it difficult to grow business, hire new employees and increase benefits of current employees. Proponents believe that an increase to the minimum wage will provide workers with more money that they will spend on things their families need every day. Though supporters say adjusting the minimum wage would promote economic fairness, opponents feel this is just another government mandate that denies the marketplace from determining wages. The Chamber Board of Directors took a position to oppose IM 18, with the following rationale: “We encourage employers to pay fair and competitive wages and believe they are in the best position to determine wage rates based on market conditions. Tying the minimum wage to automatic annual increases based on the CPI is not public policy we support as it does not allow for decision-making based on business conditions.” The South Dakota Retailers Association is leading efforts to defeat IM 18 and the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry has also taken a position to oppose IM 18. For more detailed information on the issue briefs and position statements go to siouxfallschamber.com under the Advocacy tab.
BUSINESS ADVOCACY 2014 general election candidates Candidates for statewide office are listed in the order in which they appear on the ballot. Party abbreviations are as follows: C: Constitution Party D: Democratic Party I: Independent Party
L: Libertarian Party R: Republican Party
Depending on your district of residence, your ballot will change. Some voters will also be able to vote on the nonpolitical ballot for retention of members of the Supreme Court and Circuit Court judges.
Sioux Falls Area State Senate Candidates (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) District 6: Mel Zelmer (D) and Ernie Otten (R) District 9: Deb Peters (R) unopposed District 10: Michael Schultz (D) and Jenna Haggar (R) District 11:Tom Cool (D) and David M. Omdahl (R) District 12: Jim Sanden (D) and Blake Curd (R) District 13: Phyllis M. Heineman (R) unopposed District 14: Deb Soholt (R) unopposed District 15: Angie Buhl O’Donnell (D) unopposed District 16: Ann Tornberg (D) and Dan Lederman (R) District 25: Bill Laird (D) and Tim Rave (R)
Sioux Falls Area State House Candidates (Voters may choose up to two candidates or leave it blank) District 6: Richard F. Schriever (D), Isaac Latterell (R) and Herman Otten (R) District 9: Becky Jaspers (D), Paula Hawks (D), Steve Hickey (R) and Bob Deelstra (R) District 10: Jo Hausman (D), James Wrigg (D), Don Haggar (R) and Steven Haugaard (R) District 11: Darrell Solberg (D), James Larson (D), Mark K. Willadsen (R) and Jim Stalzer (R) District 12: Ellee Spawn (D), Susan Randall (D), Alex Jensen (R) and Arch Beal (R) District 13: Kay Wilds (D), G. Mark Mickelson (R) and Steve Westra (R) District 14: Chris McClure (D), Larry P. Zikmund (R) and Tom Holmes (R) District 15: Karen Soli (D), Patrick A. Kirschman (D) and Eric Leggett (I) District 16: David L. Anderson (R) and Jim Bolin (R) unopposed District 25: Kris Langer (R), Roger Hunt (R) unopposed
U.S. Senator (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Rick Weiland (D) Mike Rounds (R) Gordon Howie (I) Larry Pressler (I)
U.S. Representative (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Corinna Robinson (D) Kristi Noem (R)
Governor/Lieutenant Governor (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Susan Wismer/Susy Blake (D) Dennis Daugaard/Matt Michels (R) Michael J. Myers/Lora Hubbel (I)
Secretary of State (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Lori Stacey (C) Emmett Reistroffer (L) Angelia Schultz (D) Shantel Krebs (R)
Attorney General (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Chad Haber (L) Marty Jackley (R)
State Auditor (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Kurt Evans (L) Steve Barnett (R)
State Treasurer (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Ken Santema (L) Denny Pierson (D) Rich Sattgast (R)
Commissioner of School and Public Lands (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) John English (L) Ryan Brunner (R)
Public Utilities Commissioner (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Wayne Schmidt (C) David Allen (D) Gary Hanson (R)
Minnehaha County County Auditor (Voters may choose one candidate or leave it blank) Tony Bartholomaus (D) Bob Litz (R)
County Commissioner At-Large: Minnehaha (Voters may choose up to three candidates or leave it blank) Jacob Matthew O’Donnell (D) Jeffrey E. Barth (D) Curtis Rust (D) Cindy Heiberger (R) Gerald Beninga (R) The following Lincoln County Commission candidates are running unopposed and will not be displayed on the ballot. Dale L. Long (R) Dan King (R) Jim Schmidt (R) chambernews.com | Chamber News 33
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
CVB + Partners = Win-Win for Sioux Falls
TERI SCHMIDT
Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Mission Statement To market the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota as a oneof-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 Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau 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 or email sfcvb@siouxfalls.com. More information about the CVB can be found at VisitSiouxFalls.com; for more updates about the visitor industry, go to pg. 44.
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Sioux Falls is known as a city that gets things done. Think back some years to the time when the Sioux Falls Arena was built... or the Sioux Falls Regional Airport... or to when Falls Park became a destination for residents and visitors alike... or when SculptureWalk became a reality... or when Sioux Falls became known as a great host city for soccer, softball and basketball tournaments and conventions and events. Each and every one of these projects, plus hundreds more, all happened because so many people came together as partners. And now, we continue that tradition of getting things done through partnership. Our most recent example is the announcement that Sioux Falls will host the LPGA Symetra Tour in September 2015. The CVB first introduced Sioux Falls to the LPGA at a trade show about 18 months ago. Communication continued and we hosted members of their leadership group in Sioux Falls a few months ago for what we in the CVB world call a “site visit,” a time when we bring people to the city and show them all the reasons why they should bring their business here — it’s really the one chance we have to “sell” them on the exceptional community assets we have! We always encourage site visits because there’s never a doubt in our minds that once we get the decisionmakers here they’ll feel the greatness of this city just like we all do! The LPGA definitely liked what they saw and chose to bring a Symetra Tour here (see more details about the tournament on page 40). In order to be chosen, the CVB had to commit to finding a local individual or organization who would step up and partner with the CVB and LPGA to make the event happen. With one short phone call, Tom Walsh Sr., President of GreatLIFE, enthusiastically agreed to that commitment. Since that phone call Tom and his partners have been off and running in putting together what promises to be a high-level, hospitalitydriven event that will place Sioux Falls on an international golf level unlike we’ve ever seen! And since the announcement, phones have been ringing from Sioux Falls residents who would like to volunteer at the event. Others are offering to be host families. Others are simply asking how they can help. Offers to partner are why this event is going to be such a win-win!
Have you ever noticed all the softball and soccer participants around town in the summertime? Sioux Falls People for Youth is the organization responsible for making those softball tournaments happen. The CVB has the opportunity to partner with them to travel to compete for the national tournaments, but this group does all the hard work in planning and executing the tournaments. And the soccer tournaments — Dakota Alliance Soccer Club is the group who makes all the soccer tournaments happen. The CVB partners with them to compete for the tournaments, but like the softball people, the soccer people do the hard work to make things happen. Both these organizations partner with businesses and individuals throughout Sioux Falls to make their tournaments the huge successes they are… it’s all about the partnerships. Do you remember last year when Sioux Falls hosted the national convention of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) or just recently when the Midwest Shrine held their 2014 Midwest Shrine Association Convention here? The local organizations’ partnerships with the CVB and Sioux Falls businesses made these two conventions proud successes — so many people partnered in working hard on details, sponsorships and rolling out the red carpet for the guests… once again, partnerships! And take a look at SculptureWalk, a project that has placed the arts in Sioux Falls into national recognition. Beginning with Jim Clark’s creative genius and ability to build partnerships, SculptureWalk has grown into one of our city’s “must sees.” The partnerships that have supported this project are another win-win for Sioux Falls! Sioux Falls is rich with people and organizations who are willing to set aside their personal agendas and partner to make things happen, to make Sioux Falls a wonderful place to live and visit. As citizens, we enjoy the excellent quality of life here because of those partnerships. It is because of you, the people of Sioux Falls, that all of these projects and events happen and are successful. Thank you, Sioux Falls!
Make a statement! Check out the new Falls Park Rocks teddy bears! Matching youth t-shirt also available. Open daily 10-9pm through Oct. 19 Open daily 10-5pm Oct. 20-Nov. 9 605.367.7430
17 th annual
Hunter’s
Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau
WELCOME Register now! Sioux Falls is a destination stop for thousands of hunters every year. Greet hunters at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport and showcase your business at the 17th Annual Hunter’s Welcome!
Booth space is limited, reserve yours today! Thursday • October 16, 2014 • 12pm-7pm Friday • October 17, 2014 • 9:30am-7pm
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Remember that first work experience? At the recent Workforce Summits held in Sioux Falls and across the state, the question of how young students learn about careers was one of the many topics of interest among participants. Since the first 18 years of my career were spent in retail, I know that thousands of high school teens got their first work experience with Sunshine Food Markets during that time.
MARY MEDEMA
Sioux Falls Development Foundation
... invitations to explore ... train ... work with tools of the trade ... are plentiful!
Today, as then, food and clothing and general merchandise retailers, restaurants and recreational venues of every sort are still giving teens their first work experience. These are employers who continue to work with teens to reinforce the values of a good effort, of achieving higher levels of performance, the importance of teamwork, meeting the expectations of employers and customers, assuming personal responsibility and so much more — lessons that will last them a lifetime. Although teens are exposed to just a few industries and careers through direct employment, they are, as students, introduced to the broad spectrum of career path options throughout their school years. Appropriate tools and activities are provided at each grade level as part of the district’s career development plan. They are designed to expand career awareness and encourage exploration, as well as help each student discover his/her own interests and abilities. One of the educational tools used in middle and high school classrooms across the state today is SD MyLife. Students are introduced to the SD MyLife website (sdmylife.com) and the wealth of information about industries and careers that is featured there. For each career path (referred to as career clusters), the site informs students and parents what training may be required, where (in the state and region) that training and education is offered, and what completion of that education or training may consist of in terms of time and cost. Check out sdmylife.com and see how your industry and occupations are represented there. If you have suggestions to improve or enhance this tool I know the MyLife representatives would appreciate hearing from you. Perhaps you could help them improve and enhance the tool for future use. Career options are also introduced and often reinforced through programs like Junior Achievement, ShadowED, career days, Career & Technical education coursework, guest speakers, extra-curricular activities, tours, camps … and the list goes on. The invitations to explore, to train, to work with tools of the trade, to ask an expert and to help students understand how their education is preparing them for careers in any industry are plentiful! As we look for even more ways to enhance career education of our students going forward, it is important to know that we will be building on an already strong foundation. Thank you to all the first work experience employers in our community and to the educators and volunteers that continue to help our students develop the work and life skills they will need for a successful future. Mary Medema is the Workforce Development Director for the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. She carries out programs related to workforce development as part of Forward Sioux Falls 2011-2016. Forward Sioux Falls is the successful joint venture economic development partnership between the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation.
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USING YOUR MEMBERSHIP
You can be involved — Chamber has short-term volunteer opportunities, too Have you looked at photos from Chamber events and thought it looked like something you would like to be a part of, but your schedule wouldn’t allow you to make a longterm committee commitment? Don’t worry — there are some great shortterm Chamber volunteer opportunities for you happening over the next several months! Annual Fall Membership Drive: Here’s
an excellent opportunity to use your sales and marketing skills in promoting the many benefits of Chamber membership to future members. You’ll be paired with a member of the Ambassador Committee who will use their seasoned talents in helping you close membership sales throughout the three-week Fall Membership Drive. All volunteers will be able to receive training prior to the start of the drive. The Fall Membership Drive kick-off is at 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 with an event at Prairie Berry Winery in downtown Sioux Falls. Wrap-up festivities for the Fall Membership Drive will be held at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Spezia. Operation Thank You: If you like meeting new people and learning more about the business community, then Operation Thank You is the short-term volunteer opportunity for you. You’ll be one of the almost 300 volunteers who will personally call on all of the Chamber members in the Sioux Falls area to personally thank them for their membership and also deliver the newly published
2014-15 Sioux Falls Community Guide, Chamber Annual Report and 2014-15 Membership Decal. This is a one-day event held Thursday, Oct. 30, with a 7:30 a.m. kick-off breakfast and 4:30 p.m. wrap-up event at the Holiday Inn City Centre. Sioux Empire Farm Show: If you value the importance of agriculture in the community … or if you want to get back to your farming roots, then spend some time volunteering for the Chamber-sponsored Sioux Empire Farm Show in January. Volunteer opportunities range from putting up tie stalls, to working at livestock shows and sales, to assisting with the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions. Sports and Recreation Tournament Hosting: Sioux Falls plays host to a number
of sporting events throughout the year and the Chamber’s Sports & Recreation Committee assists in volunteering. Whether it’s welcoming visitors in hospitality rooms or assisting the Sioux Falls Sports Authority, sports fans have plenty of opportunities to be involved. For more information on these and any other volunteer opportunities, contact Membership Development Director Pat Lund at (605) 373-2014 or plund@siouxfalls.com.
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is not a “one size fits all” organization. We serve more than 2,200 businesses and organizations that may include one employee in a home-based business, to large companies that employ thousands. Some of our members are looking for marketing opportunities to grow their business, some are looking for networking and training opportunities for their employees, and others are looking for information and direction on legislative issues. No matter their size, all members can rely on the Chamber to help grow the community in a progressive and responsible manner while fostering the outstanding quality of life that we all enjoy. The “Using Your Membership” feature in each issue of Chamber News shares tools you can use to help you develop and enhance your business, and explains how these tools strengthen our community. For more information about how to best use your Chamber membership, contact the Membership Department at (605) 336-1620.
2014-15 Mixer Pass available through December Now through December, the Chamber is offering a yearlong Mixer Admission Pass at a cost of $30, which equates to about $2.50 per Mixer if you attend all 12 Mixers in the 201415 fiscal year. Here are some of the advantages of purchasing a Mixer Pass: You’ll always be prepared to attend a Mixer, even if you don´t have cash in your wallet. Order your pass now and you’ll be invoiced and you won’t have to bother with expensing your admission cost each month.
Order several for your business and share them with employees, who will benefit from the networking environment at a Chamber Mixer. You can also use them to treat customers to complimentary admission to a Mixer(s). If you can’t attend one of the monthly Mixers, you can share it with a co-worker or friend so they can take advantage of the Pass. The Pass must be presented at the registration at each event. If you do not present the Pass for admission, you will be required to pay the
admission fee. The Mixer Admission Pass will only be available for purchase until December 2014 for use at all 12 Membership Mixers through September 2015. To purchase your Mixer Pass, contact Pat Lund at (605) 373-2014 or plund@siouxfalls. com.
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Stocks vs. rental property: A problem or a solution? A common objection we hear from would-be property investors is, “Why should I invest in rental property verses the stock market?” The underlying objection assumes rental property takes more work to manage and produces worst returns than stocks. So why do savvy investors add real estate to their portfolios? JOSH KATTENBERG Real Property Management Express
Income real estate offers four financial benefits while stocks offer only one or two.
Besides the obvious perk of diversifying their portfolio, income real estate offers four financial benefits while stocks offer only one or two. Income: Income is the rent left over after expenses and debt service have been paid. We also call this benefit Cash Flow. Some but not all stocks offer this benefit in the form of dividends. Principle Reduction: When an investor uses leverage, i.e. a loan to purchase a property, a portion of the monthly mortgage payment goes toward paying the interest and part goes toward the equity. Homeowners are familiar with this concept. However, with rental property, the tenant is making the mortgage payment. The tenant buys the building for the investor! How cool is that? When was the last time you heard of someone buying stock for the investor? Depreciation: Tax benefits are perhaps one of the least understood benefits of owning rental property, but perhaps one of the most powerful tools for rental property investors. At the risk of oversimplifying an IRS tax law, depreciation (also known as cost recovery) allows the investor to claim a loss even though they made money on the property. The investor puts money in his or her checking account, but then gets to tell the IRS they lost money. Each situation is different, but sometimes excess depreciation from the rental property can even decrease the taxes
an investor owes on the income from their job. Let’s see a stock do that! Over time, depreciation “wears out” until the building is completely depreciated and the investor no longer receives the tax benefit. What to do? The investor can use a 1031 exchange to sell the property and buy a different property without paying capital gains tax. The IRS allows brand new fresh depreciation on the second property again allowing the investors to put money in their pocket without paying tax on the income. As with any tax-related issue, it is always more complicated than it first appears and you should consult with your accountant or attorney before making any decisions. Appreciation: Most people understand that appreciation is when you get to sell an asset for more that you paid for it. It is the main benefit investors get from a stock. As a general rule, long term real estate appreciation values will keep pace with inflation. Obviously short-term rates could be higher or lower depending upon the economy. What about the objection that rental property is more work than owning a stock? First, if the tenant is buying the property for you, would it kill you to take their phone call? Second, if you hire a property manager you don’t even have to take the phone call. In addition, a good manager will actually increase your rate of return even after paying the management fee. How is this possible? Time is money in rentals. A manager who can shave off two weeks between tenant turnover, is able to resolve a tenant delinquency quickly, or is able to negotiate better maintenance rates can quickly pay for themselves. Stocks verses Rental Property is not an either/or problem. It is a both/and solution. Josh Kattenberg is the owner of Real Property Management Express and the author of the best selling book Rental Property Success: Horror Stories, Insider Secrets and Disciplines of Successful Rental Property Owners.
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BUSINESS NEWS
LPGA Symetra Tour coming to South Dakota in 2015 The Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge, which will be held Sept. 3-6, 2015 at Willow Run Golf Course, is part of The Symetra Tour, the Road to the LPGA. The Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge will be the first Symetra Tour event in South Dakota in the 35-year history of the Tour. The Symetra Tour serves as a proving ground for professional golfers to reach the LPGA Tour. The top-10 on the year-end Volvik Race for the Card money list earn their LPGA Tour cards. The idea for the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge event was born when the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) first made contact with LPGA representatives in 2013 and again in 2014 at the National Association of Sports Commission (NASC) Trade Show. The CVB invited the LPGA leadership to Sioux Falls for a site visit in June 2014 as part of the bureau’s “See For Free” marketing program to secure new business to Sioux Falls. The tournament will feature a 72-hole stroke play format with a cut after second-round play Friday, Sept. 4. The final-round will be contested on Sunday, Sept. 6. The Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge is one of just four 72-hole events currently scheduled for 2015.
A press conference to announce the LPGA Symetra Tour coming to Sioux Falls was held in September. Pictured are Mike Malaska, GreatLife Malaska; Professional golfer and South Dakota native Kim Kaufman; Teri Schmidt, Sioux Falls CVB; Tom Walsh, Sr., Dakota King dba Burger King and GreatLife Malaska and Burger King; and Mike Nichols, Symetra Tour.
“We’re excited to bring our talented professional golfers to South Dakota for the very first time,” said Mike Nichols, Chief Business Officer of the Symetra Tour. “Through the vision of Tom and his team at GreatLIFE as well as the staff at the CVB, I am confident that this event will be one of the most successful on our Tour in year one.”
for the LPGA Tour and I think the Sioux Falls community will thoroughly enjoy watching my talented peers play.” Kaufman is a two-time winner on the Symetra Tour including the 2014 Volvik Championship. She graduated from the Symetra Tour to the LPGA Tour in 2014 and currently ranks 50th on the LPGA Tour official money list.
“As a proud South Dakota native and someone that grew up playing junior golf in the state, I am ecstatic that the Symetra Tour is coming to Willow Run for the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge,” said Kim Kaufman, a six-time South Dakota Golf Association Junior Champion and four-time All State selection at Clark High School. “The Symetra Tour was a great training ground for me to prepare
For more information on the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge including sponsorship, volunteering and pro-am opportunities, visit GreatLIFEChallenge.com or contact Rod Garrison at (605) 530-5274.
Nominations sought for Prairie Business’s 40 under 40 Prairie Business magazine is seeking nominations for its annual 40 under 40 listing, scheduled to run in its December 2014 issue. Do you know any qualified candidates from South Dakota, North Dakota or western Minnesota? In order to be considered, candidates must be 39 years old or younger (and can’t turn 40 until January 2014 or later). The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. The 40 Under 40 list is a great way to showcase the best and brightest young business leaders the region has to offer and also
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a good way for companies to promote the accomplishments of their leaders. Potential nominees could include: business leaders, CEOs and senior managers at businesses in the region, economic development officials, state or municipal agencies, university officials or nonprofits. Some may be entrepreneurs who started their own business; others may be in family businesses or may be national or regional experts. To nominate someone, go to prairiebizmag.com and click on the “40 under 40 Submission” tab. General information within the nomination includes: name, age in
December 2014, company name, location, and general biographical information about their accomplishments and any letters of support. Feel free to mention any awards they have won or involvement with a Young Professionals Group or community/volunteer work. In addition to the nomination, you must also submit a high-resolution head and shoulders photo of your nominee to pbiznews@gfherald.com. You will be notified when the nominee’s photo has been received.
BUSINESS NEWS
Grant funds available for non-profit organizations The Sioux Empire United Way is now accepting applications from area non-profits for 2015. Community Impact Grants will be awarded for seed money to start-up new programs. Since 2003, United Way has awarded more than $2 million in grant funds to area non-profits. The grant funds have assisted in the development of several area agencies and programs in the past 10 years, including Girls on Track, Challenge Day, and HorsePower. This year, Sioux Empire United Way is again accepting requests for grant funds in 12 different areas: After-School, Basic Needs, Child Care, Counseling, Disabilities, Diversity, Emergency Services, Health & Healing, Seniors, Success By 6, Youth Development, and Youth Outreach.
Community Impact Grants are open to all IRS designated 501(c)3, non-profit agencies located within Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner counties. To qualify for a Community Impact Grant, the program must have been in existence for less than three years. Priority is given to programs that can substantiate need through documented research. Proposals are reviewed and funding is determined by local community volunteers. Grant funding is a oneyear designation with the option to apply up to three years. Local non-profits are encouraged to contact Sioux Empire United Way at (605) 336-2095 or unitedway@seuw.org to request an application. The deadline for submitting completed applications is Dec. 1, 2014; if approved, funding will begin in April 2015.
Sioux Falls Seminary, Compassion Child Care partner on Pettigrew Heights house In an effort to expand the reach and opportunities for service to the community, Sioux Falls Seminary is partnering with Compassion Child Care to provide affordable housing and care to single mothers. Through the newly formed partnership, Sioux Falls Seminary will lease its property at the corner of 12th Street and Summit Avenue to Compassion Child Care for the purpose of providing affordable housing, restoration and rejuvenation to single mothers. Since 2008, the property housed seminary students who were engaged in community development work. During that period of time, Sioux Falls Seminary students interacted with Pettigrew Heights residents through Bible studies, community meals, relationships with the homeless, and community gardening urban agriculture initiatives. Compassion Child Care created the program to more fully minister to whole families; it also addresses the growing problem for safe and affordable housing in the community. The property will accommodate up to five single mothers. Each will have their own quarters in addition to a shared kitchen and living spaces. An on-site resident assistant couple will offer support and encouragement to tenants. The women tenants will also gain life skills and build financial security through the housing program.
“We are extremely grateful for this opportunity to continue our mission of expressing God’s compassion to families. We believe providing this housing opportunity will help us become more family focused,” said Rich Merkouris, board member for Compassion Child Care. “Sioux Falls Seminary is a great partner. They have a passion for community development as demonstrated by their commitment to training up leaders who are focused on building God’s kingdom.” Renovations are currently underway at the Summit House building, located at 333 S. Summit Ave. with hopes of mothers moving in mid to late October. The partnership is also opening up possibilities for Sioux Falls Seminary. In the future, seminary students will have the opportunity to minister to and counsel mothers at the site giving students first-hand experience in community development and the care of single mothers and children. “Sioux Falls Seminary is excited about this partnership. God calls all of us to participate in the work he is doing, and partnerships like this enable people and institutions to serve in unique and powerful ways,” said Greg Henson, President of Sioux Falls Seminary. “Compassion Child Care is a great partner, and we look forward to embarking on this journey together.”
Save the Date: 7th Annual Diversity Conference Nov. 19 The Sioux Falls Diversity Council is planning its annual Diversity Conference, now in its seventh year, which will be held from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The theme is “Empowering Diversity TODAY for a Better TOMORROW” and will feature Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Reisch, South Dakota Adjutant General as the keynote speaker.
The Sioux Falls Diversity Council was created in an effort to sustain and promote activities that build a safe and respectful community for all people. Nearly 400 attendees went to last year’s event. Highlights of the conference include breakout sessions & workshops featuring local and regional experts on the impact of diversity and equality on schools, businesses, and communities.
Sponsorship for specific workshops and breakout sessions are still available, and all sponsors will be recognized at the event. For more information or to register, visit sfdiversitycouncil.org
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This event is for Chamber members only and is not open to the public. Tickets are $80 per person and can be purchased until Oct. 10, 2014. All seats are general admission. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Because this is a private event, owners of Denny Sanford PREMIER Center special seating are not able to use their seats.
BUSINESS NEWS
Form + Fashion Meets Function show Oct. 17 The Institute of Design & Technology of South Dakota (IDTSD) will present a collaboration of student fashion and interior creations at their annual Form + Fashion Meets Function event Oct. 17 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center as part of the annual expo for her. The event begins with a silent auction at 6 p.m. and the runway show at 8 p.m. The Form + Fashion Meets Function will feature collaborations of fashion and interior, and the design students’ portfolios will be on display all through the two-day expo. For the third year, the Institute of Design & Technology of South Dakota has hosted special guest design mentors from the Lifetime Network show Project Runway.
These designers have supported IDTSD fundraising efforts by presenting their runway collections as the evening’s grand finale. This year two successful and popular designers from the most recent seasons will be at the show: Season 12 finalist Helen Castillo and Season 11 Winner Michelle Lesniak. Both showed their winning collections in 2013 at NYC Lincoln Center Fashion Week. Through the IDTSD connection with designer Diane Von Furstenberg and Kravet textiles, every student has the opportunity to create a project with one of her fabrics for the show, a once-in-a-life-time collaboration not to be missed. Von Furstenberg is renowned for her colorful palette in fabric patterns and is celebrating the 40th
anniversary of her iconic wrap dress. This is a first time runway debut of the newly launched fabrics from the Diane Von Furstenberg for Kravet Collections, including a “Retro-show” of her iconic fashions. All colors in her new palette will be in the runway show. The Institute of Design & Technology of South Dakota has been preparing traditional and non-traditional students for entrepreneurial design careers. All proceeds from the event and silent auction supports programming for summer design camps, along with scholarship assistance for full-time programs.
Volunteers needed for downtown walk audits Want to enjoy the great outdoors while volunteering for a fun event? Live Well Sioux Falls and partners will conduct two Downtown Walk Audits — one this fall and one during the winter. What is included in a walk audit? Participants will evaluate and examine the walking and biking environment; identify concerns for pedestrians and bicyclists
related to safety, access, comfort and convenience of the environment; and identify alternatives or solutions to improve walking and bicycling in the downtown area. The Fall Walk Audit will be held Oct. 8 from 1-4 p.m. This includes a brief training session, the walk and a summary conversation. An evening walk will be scheduled for Oct. 9 if there is enough interest. If you
are interested in volunteering, please email livewell@siouxfalls.org with your contact information and whether you are interested in the Oct. 8 daytime walk, Oct. 9 evening walk, or both.
YPN kicks off Policy & A Pint with IM 17 discussion The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce strives to educate its members on issues of importance to the business community. The Chamber regularly studies issues in order to share that information and may sometimes take positions on those issues. In the upcoming November general election, the Chamber thoroughly researched two of the three issues on the ballot: Initiated Measure 17 (Any Willing Provider) and Initiated Measure 18 (Minimum Wage) and the Board of Directors opted to oppose both measures. You can read more about
those issues on pg. 32 of this issue as well as read the issue briefs online at siouxfallschamber.com. Educating members about these issues is still a priority. The Chamber’s Young Professionals Network is hosting a discussion about IM 17 on Monday, Oct. 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Icon Lounge, 402 N. Main Ave. The event, called “Policy & A Pint,” will feature a representative from both sides of the AWP issue and will be moderated by Jonathan Ellis, Argus Leader Media. This will not be a debate, but more of a discussion
of the issue in a casual atmosphere. If this event is well-received, the YPN intends to hold additional discussions on policy issues in the future using the same format. All Chamber members and YPN members are encouraged to attend. The event is free and will have complimentary hors d’ouevres; the pints are on your own. For more information, contact YPN Manager Lauren Fosheim at lfosheim@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2009.
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Visitor Industry Updates CVB SUMMER MARKETING CAMPAIGNS HAVE IMPACT The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) implemented three new leisure marketing campaigns this summer: Plan to Win, Premier Events Concert Contest and Beauty of the Ride. Each campaign had specific target audiences, goals and engagement tactics.
Sioux Falls CVB staff attended the U.S. Travel Assocation’s educational seminar in August. Pictured are CVB staff members Betsy McCarty, Krista Orsack, Teri Schmidt, Alexa Steiner and Mattie Burnham; South Dakota Secretary of Tourism Jim Hagen is holding “Tourism Director of the Year” award he received.
CVB ATTENDS U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ESTO The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau traveled to Louisville, Ky., Aug. 24-26 for the U.S. Travel Association’s Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO). ESTO is the premier national conference that brings together travel professionals from the local, state and regional levels to share expertise and participate in educational activities. Educational sessions ranged from Public Relations, Marketing Trends, International Travel Marketing, Visitor Centers, Air Service Development and much more. Jim Hagen, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tourism, was awarded the Tourism Director of the Year Award at ESTO. Betsy McCarty, Sioux Falls CVB, received an iPad in the “Best Derby Hat” competition.
CVB PARTNERS WITH SIOUX FALLS PEOPLE FOR YOUTH IN TOURNAMENT BIDDING The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is teaming with Sioux Falls People for Youth to bid for the 2016 ASA Girls’ Class A Fast Pitch National Championship Tournament. The bid will take place in Reno, Nev., Nov. 13. CVB Executive Director Teri Schmidt and Sales Manager Lucas Smith will travel with the group to make the bid. Sioux Falls People for Youth is a group of committed, hardworking volunteers who work year after year in hosting softball tournaments for Sioux Falls. They travel and compete to bring national tournaments home to Sioux Falls as well as do all the detail work to actually make the tournaments a huge success for everyone involved. Sioux Falls last hosted the ASA fast pitch national tournament in 2012 when 97 teams from across the nation participated in the event. Sioux Falls will bid against cities from all over the country for the rights to host the tournament in 2016.
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The “Plan to Win” promotion asked potential visitors to build their dream trip or itinerary to Sioux Falls and share it on Facebook in order to win it. Targeted locations included: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Chicago suburbs; Kansas City; and Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse and Eau Claire, Wis. Online tactics included display ads, remarketing, Facebook, Twitter and direct email, which resulted in more than 18.7 million total impressions. Part of the gained impressions were far more valuable than traditional advertising because they were a result of friends’ interactions and “word of mouth” peer recommendations. A matching grant provided by the South Dakota Department of Tourism helped the CVB implement the “Premier Events Concert Contest” promotion. Participants were asked to lip-sync to a Jason Aldean, Cher or Eric Church song, post the video to YouTube and then share the video with their friends to win a concert travel package to Sioux Falls. The campaign goals were to create awareness and generate buzz about the new Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in targeted markets within a 350-mile radius of Sioux Falls. Online tactics resulted in total impressions of more than 6 million people. Each August hundreds of thousands of bikers make their way across South Dakota to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The CVB used new messaging via advertising to encourage bikers to enjoy the “Beauty of the Ride” at Falls Park and to redeem a free gift. Online tactics were implemented prior to the Sturgis Rally to encourage visitors to stop at the Falls Park Visitors Information Center and mention “Beauty of the Ride” and present an out-of-state driver’s license to receive a gift valued at $10. The campaign generated more than 670,000 impressions and approximately 22 percent of the visitors to the site went on to view “places to stay” and “things to do.” Each of these campaigns presented tremendous success with the goals set forth to achieve. Certain aspects of each campaign will continue to be a part of future marketing and branding efforts of the Sioux Falls CVB. Thank you to the following partners who made these promotions possible: South Dakota Department of Tourism, SMG/Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Hampton Inn, Ramada Inn Hotel and Suites, ClubHouse Hotel and Suites, Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, A Taste of the Big Apple, Catfish Bay, Wild Water West Waterpark, Chedd’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, All Day Café and Goodnight Bar, and Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History.
DTSF SEEKS ENTRANTS FOR 23RD ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS
OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Businesses, families, marching bands, drumlines or other groups are invited to participate in the 23rd Annual Parade of Lights presented by CenturyLink. It will be held on Friday, Nov. 28. This is a great team-building opportunity to show off your creativity.
Is your company interested in valuable face time with some of the top international travel companies in the world? If so, the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) invites you to register for Rocky Mountain International Roundup and take advantage of a sponsorship package.
Spectators of all ages will line the streets of historic downtown to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays through floats, drumlines, and of course — Santa! For the past 22 years, the parade has attracted an audience of thousands who have reveled in the coming joy of the season. The Parade of Lights has become one of the most largely attended events in South Dakota, and we invite you to be part of the 23rd year of this growing holiday tradition.
Sioux Falls has been selected as host city for the 2015 Rocky Mountain International Roundup, held April 12-16, 2015. This is the first time the event will be hosted in Sioux Falls and the largest single hosting of international tour operators in the history of the city. The event will bring nearly 200 tour operators and suppliers from Germany, Switzerland, Australia, United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands and Nordic countries.
The parade is an excellent opportunity for your business, organization, church group, or family and friends to showcase your creativity as you prepare for the holiday season. Your float will be seen by a multitude of people throughout the region, and your participation will make a direct and valuable impact towards the spirit of the evening. We are expecting a diverse range of floats and encourage your unique talent in creating a one-of-a-kind entry!
Hosting Rocky Mountain International Roundup will give Sioux Falls the opportunity to showcase the city to as many as 45 targeted international tour operator companies and US-based receptive tour operators as well as regional, state and local tourism professionals who will be in the community conducting business. Focus will be on the community’s attractions and activities, as well as facilities, restaurants and retail.
Parade of Lights entries will compete for five distinguished awards, judged by a panel of community leaders. Judging during the parade will take place in front of the Orpheum Theatre. Categories being judged are as follows: CenturyLink Best Use of Lights: given to the float that shows the most ingenuity and engineering in light usage and special effects for visual appeal; Best Workmanship: given to the float that displays outstanding craftsmanship, neatness, attention to detail, overall design and usage of color and materials; Spirit of Sioux Falls: for the float exhibiting the most public appeal and charm, most creatively pleasing the crowd; Mayor’s Choice: given to the personal favorite of Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether (pending availability); and Downtown Sioux Falls Award: goes to the favorite of the DTSF Board of Directors.
RMI’s annual Roundup provides an opportunity for businesses, destinations and attractions in the four-state region of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming to meet face-to-face with international tour operators who specifically want to do business in this region. Local suppliers meet one-on-one with tour operators in 10-minute appointments during which real business is conducted.
Winners will receive a trophy commemorating the achievement plus recognition from the local media and community. The Holiday Inn City Centre (100 E. 8th St.) is hosting the award ceremony immediately following the parade. Admission to the party is free, and complimentary cookies and hot apple cider will be provided for all those participating. All entry registration forms and preliminary descriptions must be received by Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF) by Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at 5 p.m. A non-refundable entry fee of $45 must accompany the registration form. There is no participation cost for Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. members. Registration applications received after October 30, 2014 may or may not be considered for entrance and will incur an additional $20 late fee. A maximum of 60 entries will be accepted.
For more information on RMI Roundup and sponsorship opportunities, contact CVB Sales Manager Alexa Steiner at (605) 373-2028 or asteiner@siouxfalls.com.
12TH ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND KICKS OFF NOV. 21 Join the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) in launching the holiday season at the Winter Wonderland Kick-off at Falls Park on Friday, Nov. 21. Winter Wonderland is a dazzling display of lights and festivities for all ages including reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. The countdown to kick off the lighting of Falls Park will be held Friday, November 21 at 6 p.m. The Winter Wonderland display will run Nov. 21, 2014-Jan. 11, 2015. Check VisitSiouxFalls.com for Falls Park Visitor Information Center hours. For more information contact CVB Host City Manager Rachel Crane at (605) 373-2026 or rcrane@siouxfalls.com.
For more information, contact Downtown Sioux Falls at (605) 338-4009.
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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.
9Round Fitness
1216 E. 57TH ST. 9Round Fitness is a 30-minute kickboxing workout — it’s fun and fast-paced with full body exercises. L to R: Don Koster, Corey Weide, Karen Noonan, Julie Nelson, Corey Willis (head trainer/partner), Nathan Stallinga, Jim Lather, Kayla and Kinsley Willis.
Affordable Housing Solutions – Duluth Heights
322 S. DULUTH AVE. a-h-s.com Affordable Housing Solutions-Duluth Heights offers affordable housing and the continued revitalization of the Pettigrew neighborhood. L to R: Wayne Wagner, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Corey Weide, Shireen Ranschau (executive director), Darrin Smith, Ruth Christopherson, Tammy Beintema and Paul Hess.
Avera Medical Group – 69th & Cliff
6215 S. CLIFF AVE. avera.org Avera Medical Group 69th & Cliff offers family medicine, OB/GYN and pediatrics in one location for your convenience. L to R: Dr. Joseph Vogel, Dr. Courtney Moose, Dr. Brenda Kallemeyn, Dr. Dave Kapaska (regional president), Rick Rysavy, Dr. Angela Meyer, Keith Severson, Dr. Ashley VanDyke, Aaron Clayton, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Dr. Mark List, Dr. Amanda Kappenman, Dr. Mark Rodig and David Johnson.
City of Sioux Falls – Lyon Park
600 S. PHILLIPS AVE. siouxfalls.org City of Sioux Falls-Lyon Park received a complete makeover in 2014, including extensive re-grading to soften the steep grades along 14th Street and Phillips Avenue as well as many other improvements. L to R: Sandra Pay, Mayor Mike Huether, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Katrina LehrMcKinney (All Saints Neighborhood Association President), Carrie Dragt, Don Kearney, Steff Liston-Holtrop, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Anita Wetsch, Patti Abdallah and Mike Crane. chambernews.com | Chamber News 47
RIBBON CUTTINGS Commemorative Air Force – Joe Foss Squadron
cafjoefoss.com Commemorative Air Force-Joe Foss Squadron celebrated becoming one of the newest squadrons located in Sioux Falls at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport — the Joe Foss Squadron. L to R: Rod Carlson, Rick Tupper (squadron leader), Amy O’Connor Hoback, David Johnson, Keith Severson and members of the Commemorative Air Force-Joe Foss Squadron.
DocuTAP
101 S. PHILLIPS AVE. docutap.com DocuTAP celebrated the company’s re-location to its new home in downtown Sioux Falls. L to R: Jarrod Heinz (CFO), Reggie Kuipers, Ellie McDonald, Julie McDonald, Alexa McDonald, Nathan Stallinga, Max McDonald, Eric McDonald (CEO), Emma McDonald, Shane McDonald, Rick Rysavy, Keith Severson, Jack Dyvig, Mayor Mike Huether and Lowell Hyland.
Edward Jones – Eric Sjaarda
6221 E. SILVER MAPLE CIR. Edward Jones-Eric Sjaarda is focused on helping investors reach their long term financial goals. L to R: Brenda Collins, Liz Lloyd, Eric Sjaarda (financial advisor), Karissa Sjaarda, James Sjaarda, Nathan Stallinga, Kelly Grovijahn and Karen Noonan.
George McGovern Middle School
6221 W. MAPLE ST. sf.12.sd.us George McGovern Middle School is located in northwest Sioux Falls and serves the educational needs of nearly 700 students. L to R: Family members of the late George McGovern, Anita Wetsch, LaVonna Emanuel (principal), Dr. Pam Homan, Kent Alberty (school board president), Carly Reiter, Kate Parker, Darrin Smith, Thomas Madut and Nathan Stallinga.
GreatLife at Woodlake Athletic Club (GreatLife Malaska Golf & Fitness)
4600 TENNIS LN. woodlakeathleticclub.com GreatLife at Woodlake Athletic Club (GreatLife Malaska Golf & Fitness) offers unlimited golf and fitness to enrich the lives of families and individuals at an affordable price. L to R: Donn Hill, Nick Bentele, Mike Malaska, Lynda Billars, Liz Lloyd, Tom Walsh, Sr. (President), Dean Karsky, Reid Hans, Julie Nelson and Nick Ovenden.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS Ground Effects Ground Effects is a lawn maintenance company. L to R: Stacy Wrightsman, Dave Stadheim, Lynda Billars, Cody Johnson (co-owner), Chaz Palmer (co-owner), Duane Noerenberg, Liz Lloyd and Jeff Palmer.
Hjellming Construction
27081 MUELLER PL. hjellmingconstruction.com Hjellming Construction is a full-scale residential contracting company that does everything from new homes to small remodeling jobs and commercial build outs. L to R: Chis Hjellming, Lynda Billars, Scott Hjellming (President), Cory Hjellming, Tim Sturdevant, Orlie Hjellming, Liz Lloyd and David Johnson.
Land Title Guaranty Co.
3809 S. KIWANIS CIR. landtitleguaranty.com Land Title Guaranty Co. began in 1955 and is now under new ownership, joining the Meierhenry Group/Title companies. L to R: Todd Meierhenry, Margaret and Max Meierhenry, Liz Lloyd, Sabrina Meierhenry (President/CEO), Lynda Billars, Keith Severson, Bill Rezac and Mark Meierhenry.
LifeScape
2501 W. 26TH ST./ 4100 S. WESTERN AVE. lifescape.org LifeScape provides specialized services to approximately 2,300 children and adults with disabilities in South Dakota each year. L to R: Steven G., Julie Nelson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Jack Hopkins (Chair of the Board), Anne Rieck McFarland (President/CEO), Betty Oldenkamp, Tanner and Laura Aeschlimann, Steff ListonHoltrop, Liz Lloyd and Jessica Wells.
Red Lobster Restaurant
3901 W. 41ST ST. redlobster.com Red Lobster Restaurant serves the freshest food and prides themselves on catching only the highest quality seafood to bring you the best dining experience. L to R: Cole Reit, Lynda Billars, Ryan Nelson (bar and hospitality manager), Gita Hendricks, Liz Lloyd, Larry Ayres and Tobby Caudell.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
200 N. PHILLIPS AVE., SUITE 200 siouxfallschamber.com The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the launch of its flagship publication, Chamber News, in magazine format. Chamber News provides business news for Chamber members about Chamber members and is published monthly. L to R: Bill Albrecht, Dana Dykhouse, Liz Lloyd, Keith Severson (Chair of the Board), Stacy Wrightsman, Corey Weide, Megan Myers and Evan Nolte (President/CEO).
The History Club
758 S. PHILLIPS AVE. historyclubofsiouxfalls.com The History Club is a volunteer organization focused on providing informative monthly programs and offering friendship, fellowship and a sense of community. L to R: Nathan Stallinga, Darci Hustrulid, Sheila Hoff, Sandy Beckman, Liz Lloyd, Nancy Kristofferson (president), Dan Doyle, Dr. Dave Kapaska and Julie Johnson.
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MEMBERSHIP
Member Anniversaries Founding Members CNA Surety
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.
The Hockey Headquarters thehockeyheadquarters.com
Member Since 1907 cnasurety.com
Ness Tax and Bookkeeping Service
Farm Credit Services of America
Parks Marina, Inc
Member Since 1922 fcsamerica.com
Home Federal Bank Member Since 1929 homefederal.com
The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Member Since 1907 fnbsf.com
U.S. Bank
Member Since 1926 usbank.com
25 Years C.A. Rickert & Associates, Inc. RSArchitects
rsarchitects-sd.com
nesstax.com
parksmarina.com
Thomas E. Pillar, DDS pillardental.com
Showplace Kitchens showplacekitchens.com
Granite Accents
graniteaccentsinc.com
Vision Care Associates visioncareassociates.net
Kleenrite Company kleenritecompany.com
AccuQuest Hearing Center Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce brandonvalleychamber.com
Fischer, Rounds & Associates, Inc. fischerrounds.com
Young & Richards Flowers youngandrichards.com
10 Years Bell State Bank & Trust bellbanks.com
Fogies Liquor Gallery fogiesliquor.com
Grandma Max’s Restaurant & Schmooters Sports Bar, Grill & Casino bosselman.com
Green Eggs and RAM, Inc. greeneggsandram.com
20 Years
5 Years
First-year members who reinvested during their August anniversary month: Costco Wholesale costco.com
Minnehaha County Historical Society
facebook.com/MinnehahaCounty HistoricalSociety
Five Guys Burgers & Fries fiveguys.com
Mickelson & Company mickco.com
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Foundation sdsmt.edu
The Pickle Barrel
15 Years
picklebarrelsf.com
ADL Properties, Inc.
Twetten’s Interiors
Great Plains Brokerage gpbi.com
twettens.com
Visions Eye Care sdvisions.com
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MEMBERSHIP
New Members A & A Roofing Roofing Contractors Adam Maly, (605) 929-3626 405 S. 3rd Ave., Ste. 100E, 57104 aandaroofingco.com
A Perfect Fit Event Planning Mary Lynne Johnson, (612) 209-0578 aperfectfit.com
Auto Finance Super Center Automobile Dealers Brian Mesch, (605) 809-3972 2223 W. 12th St., 57104 yougetautocredit.com
Rod Carlson Associate Member Rod Carlson, (605) 201-2352
Dakota Workwear Retail Kevin Nyberg, (605) 336-6474 330 W. 41st St.,57105 nybergsace.com
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.
George McGovern Middle School Associate Member LaVonna Emanuel, (605) 367-4440 6221 W. Maple St., 57107 sf.k12.sd.us
Half Baked
Associate Member Jim Calkhoven, (712) 574-4230 PO Box 2175, 57101-2175 mission-haiti.org
Principal Financial Group Tamara Smith
Sioux Wheeler Adaptive Sports Associate Member Richard (Dick) Neu, (605) 351-1797 siouxwheelers.com
South Dakota Community Foundation
Bakery/Bakers Stuart Daniel, (605) 323-7959 120 S. Phillips Ave., 57104 gethalfbaked.com
Affiliate-Insurance Tamara Smith, (605) 357-7908 2520 E. River Ridge Pl., Ste. 100,57103 principal.com/dakotas
Heritage Bank
Project 10 Challenge-Visalus
SpiritWalk EFT
Health & Wellness Programs Preston A. Liebelt, (605) 228-6456 paliebelt.bodybyvi.com
Holistic Healing Melania Barnes, (605) 360-7736 spiritwalkeft.weebly.com
Sioux Falls Diversity Council
Wal-Mart North
Associate Member Daniel Newton Obaka, (605) 261-8939 1000 N. West Ave., #225, 57104 sfdiversitycouncil.org
Retail Shawn Shubert, (605) 906-6078 5200 W. 60th St. N., 57107
Banks Dave Eiesland, (605) 254-7095 505 E. 5th Street #100, Sioux City, IA 51101 heritagebankna.com
Inland Truck Parts & Service Truck Equipment-Parts & Service Greg Van Luvanee, (605) 336-1250 5508 N. Quarry Ave., 57104 inlandtruck.com
A League of Your Own LLC Sports Apparel-Retail Kathryn Macziewski, (605) 275-8808 229 S. Phillips Ave., 57104
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Mission-Haiti
Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma Club Associate Member Brad Jans, (605) 789-2082 PO Box 7, 57101 noonsertoma.com
Associate Member Jeff Veltkamp, (605) 322-6219 212 E. 11th St., 2nd Floor, 57104 sdcommunityfoundation.org
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 DeeAnn Konrad DeeAnn Konrad is the Community Relations Supervisor with the Sioux Falls School District. She also chairs the Chamber’s Education & Workforce Development Committee.
WHAT IS ONE OF SIOUX FALLS’ BEST-KEPT SECRETS?
DEEANN KONRAD
Its public schools, of course! Public education is often an easy target for critics. Just because each of us has gone through school — whether recently or 20 or 50 years ago and whether here or in another community or state — we take the liberty of comparing the current state of education to the education we received as children. News flash! NOTHING in the entire world — except maybe Tootsie Pop suckers — is the same as it was when we were kids! EVERYTHING has changed! And, shouldn’t we be grateful it has? Do we really want our kids to attend one-room school houses, without electricity or running water with a teacher who is trying to offer instruction in eight grades at the same time? The truth is, public education has never been stronger. It has never before produced the type of well-rounded students who possess such worldly knowledge and problem-solving skills. Sioux Falls’ Public Schools aren’t just doing OK. They’re doing awesome!
Sioux Falls School District
WHAT HAVE YOU OR YOUR EMPLOYER GAINED FROM BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER? Serving as a Chair for the Education and Workforce Development Committee (formerly known as the Business Education Networking Committee) has given me the opportunity to network with many of Sioux Falls’ most influential leaders. I love having the opportunity to serve the community in a broader role along with those who have similar passions.
DESCRIBE SIOUX FALLS IN THREE WORDS. Progressive Inviting Safe
WHAT TECHNOLOGY TOOL OR APP COULD YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT? The Sioux Falls School District app, of course! It’s a one-stop location for students, parents and community members to stay current with all of the great things going on in their public schools! Download it today! (This question is a PR person’s dream!)
WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED? When speaking to a group: No one else in the room knows as much as you do on the topic at that particular moment. Own it. Present with confidence. And, walk out of there leaving no doubt that YOU are the expert!
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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.
Everything old is new again: Chamber News and Greater Sioux Falls The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce mission is to represent its members by advancing and promoting the economic health and quality of life of the region. Using a variety of communication vehicles, the Chamber conveys the benefits of Chamber membership, as well as living and working in the Sioux Falls area. This issue of Chamber News marks the first issue of the 50th year and the second in the revamped magazine format (which debuted with the September 2014 issue). However, this isn’t the first time the Chamber of Commerce has utilized this format to tell stories about Chamber members, to highlight Chamber and community activities
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or to provide a return on investment to Chamber members. The tools used to share news with members have changed and improved over the years, but the same basic message of promoting Sioux Falls as an excellent place to live, work and raise a family has remained consistent. Much like the goal of the current Chamber News, previous publications (called the Greater Sioux Falls magazine) were also designed to be a sales tool for the community. The information published in both publications is a reflection of the community and the Chamber’s efforts to help Sioux Falls put its best foot forward — whether promoting to visitors or potential businesses.