October 2019 Chamber News

Chamber News October 2019

Vol. 55, No. 1

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY

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FEATURES

New leaders elected to Chamber Boards and Committees . . . . . 30-31 Annual Meeting to feature Sekou Andrews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31, 34-39 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Business Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-43 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

ON THE COVER

Bobbi Thury, Legacy Law Firm, P.C., is the 2019-20 Chair of the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. She assumed the Chamber’s top volunteer leadership role on Oct. 1 and will ceremonially launch her term at the 113th Annual Meeting on Oct. 22. Photo by Mike Shafer.

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

CHAMBER MISSION

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Message from the Chair We are at our best when synergy is at its best. Simply stated, synergy is the recognition that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Synergy is the catalyst that can unleash the greatest power of possibility, the spirit of discovery and the perseverance to keep going. To our fellow businesses and citizens who got beat up and ravaged in last month’s storm, tornadoes and flooding, we here at the Chamber are with you and please let us know if we can help in any way. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you recover.

BOBBI THURY 2019-20 Chair of the Board

As a membership-based organization, our strength is not derived from one person but from the whole.

Together, we are stronger. In all things–storms, businesses, community, family, we are better together. At the Chamber, synergy is serious business for us. Whether it’s helping move forward legislation that promotes a better business climate so we can have a thriving business community, helping our small business owners connect and be educated on the latest developments at our Business Sense Workshops, or developing the next generation of leaders through YPN and Leadership Sioux Falls, we know that a rising tide lifts all boats.

As a membership-based organization, our strength is not derived from one person but from the whole. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has committed volunteers, dedicated staff and over 2,000 member businesses who are invested in making Sioux Falls a great place to live, work, learn, play and grow. We are strong because we are a collaborative group of leaders working together for the betterment of our community, and I invite you to join us in this effort.

If you want to learn more about how you can get involved in the Chamber, give us a call! For those already involved, you know the first week of October brings a time of transition as we bring in new board members and extend thanks to those terming off the board. New officers assume leadership positions, taking on important responsibilities to the Chamber membership.

That includes myself, as I step into the role of your Chair of the Board for 2019-2020 – a position I am honored to hold.

I also invite you to join me on Oct. 22 at the Chamber’s 113th Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is the networking event of the year, so don’t miss a minute of the networking reception starting at 4:30 p.m. We’ll celebrate all the good work that has been accomplished in the past year and lay the groundwork for the coming year. As the largest gathering of the year of business and industry leaders, it certainly is a can’t-miss networking opportunity! I look forward to seeing you there!

2019-20 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR BOBBI THURY Legacy Law Firm, P.C. CHAIR-ELECT DAN DOYLE Cutler Law Firm VICE CHAIR ALEX RAMIREZ USA Media TV TREASURER PAUL HANSON Sanford Health IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR TIM STURDEVANT Sturdevant’s Auto Parts INTERIM PRESIDENT DAVE KAPASKA, D.O.

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MILES BEACOM PREMIER Bankcard TOM BIEGLER Regency Hotel Management MARTIN DESLAURIERS UBS Financial Services, Inc. NATALIE EISENBERG Click Rain, Inc. DAVID FLICEK Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center PAM HOMAN Augustana University CHRIS HOUWMAN Malloy RANDY KNECHT Journey Group ANGELA LAMMERS Cetera Services SCOTT LAWRENCE Lawrence & Schiller, Inc. VALERIE LOUDENBACK Grand Prairie Foods KARLA SANTI Blend Interactive CLAIRE SANTOS Zoup! and Wingstop TONY VENHUIZEN Redstone Law Firm LLP

CHAMBER & CVB STAFF DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. Interim President DIANE BALK Accounting Manager THANE BARNIER Web Development & IT Manager MATT BARTHEL CVB Communications Manager JOAN BARTLING Finance & Accounting Director JUSTIN BENTAAS Public Affairs & Research Manager JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Manager RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager PATRICK DASCHEL CVB Sales Manager ERIN DEWITT CVB Sales Manager JENNIE DOYEN Marketing & Communications Director ANNA ELIASON CVB Sales Manager AMY M. FARR Membership Development Manager

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

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CALENDARS

CHAMBER

Events Calendar

Dates, times and locations are subject to change.

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

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

OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP

MIXER 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Dow Rummel Village 1321 W. Dow Rummel St.

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center, 1211 N. West Ave. DETAILS: Hear from U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds as he shares an update on

what’s taking place in Washington D.C. Following his remarks, Rounds will take questions from the audience.

COST: $30 per person, includes lunch RSVP: tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050

NATIONAL FARMER’S DAY AT THE BARN FRIDAY, OCT. 11

FEATURED EVENT TUESDAY, OCT. 8

INSIDE WASHINGTON WITH SENATOR MIKE ROUNDS TUESDAY, OCT. 8

SPONSORED BY:

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

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

4–7 p.m.

Stockyards Ag Experience, 309 E. Falls Park Dr. DETAILS: Celebrate the role of farmers in our economy at the annual

National Farmer’s Day at the Barn. This family-friendly event includes harvest-themed kids activities and tours of the Barn.

COST: Free

113TH SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, OCT. 22

4:30 p.m. Networking 6:30 p.m. Dinner Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N. West Ave. DETAILS: Celebrate the Chamber and our community at the annual meeting. See pages 34-35 in this issue for more information.

COST: $85 per person, tables of ten available RSVP: tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050

OCTOBER MORNING MINGLE TUESDAY, OCT. 29

2019 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

MONDAY, NOV. 11 • 10:30 A.M. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, 2900 S. CLIFF AVE. DETAILS: This annual program recognizes those who have served.

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

COST: Free and open to the public.

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

7:30–9 a.m.

Plains Commerce Bank, 3905 W. 49th St. DETAILS: Before your day gets too hectic, join the Chamber for a fun

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

COST: Free

NOVEMBER MORNING MINGLE WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13

7:30–9 a.m.

Don Dunham III Real Estate, 7400 S. Bitterroot Pl., #200 DETAILS: Before your day gets too hectic, join the Chamber for a fun

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

COST: Free

NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER AND HOLIDAY FAIR TUESDAY, NOV. 26 4:30–7 p.m.

Best Western PLUS Ramkota Exhibit Hall, 3200 W. Maple St. DETAILS: This Mixer includes the Holiday Fair, featuring Chamber

members displaying their holiday gift and service ideas. To reserve your booth, call (605) 336-1620. Sponsored by Midco.

COST: $5 or use your Mixer Pass

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

Find us on social media or visit siouxfallsypn.com

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: SHOWPLACE CABINETRY TUESDAY, OCT. 1

A SIT DOWN WITH U.S. SENATOR MIKE ROUNDS TUESDAY, OCT. 8

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH JON SETZER THURSDAY, OCT. 17

DETAILS: Help us celebrate Manufacturing

DETAILS: A Sit Down is a unique opportunity

DETAILS: Jon Setzer moved to Sioux Falls six

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Showplace Wood Products, 1 Enterprise St., Harrisburg

Week in South Dakota with a tour of Showplace Cabinetry! Since early 2000, Showplace has grown from a standing start into a major national brand. Production has grown from 50 cabinets per day to being one of the most widely chosen national brands today. Along the way, Showplace transitioned to being 100 percent employee-owned, and every Showplace cabinet is proudly American made. Today, they have more than 900 dealers across all 50 states.

The tour is limited to the first 20 YPN members to register.

COST: Free

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: GRAND PRAIRIE FOODS FRIDAY, OCT. 4 Noon–1 p.m.

Grand Prairie Foods, 1400 N. Cleveland Ave.

11:15–11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center, 1211 N. West Ave. for YPN members to have a question and answer session with U.S. Senator Mike Rounds. It is limited to the first 20 YPN members to RSVP. This event is free to attend, but you must also register and attend Inside Washington with Senator Rounds, held after this event.

COST: Free with Inside Washington admission

OFF THE CLOCK THURSDAY, OCT. 10

4–7 p.m.

Reliabank, 608 W. 86th St. DETAILS: This month’s Off the Clock is

sponsored by Reliabank. Enjoy complimentary appetizers from Rudy Navarrete’s Tex-Mexican, an open bar and door prizes. This is an event you will not want to miss. Feel free to bring a co-worker or friend!

COST: Free

Noon–1 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 years ago to play football for the Sioux Falls Storm. He fell in love with the community of Sioux Falls and started working with the youth on a full-time basis with a ministry named Collision. At Collision, Setzer served as the Director of Relationships and Community Engagement for three years. He felt a calling to serve youth and families on a deeper level, so he accepted the director role for the nonprofit organization Hope Harbor. Setzer has a degree in business management and plans to complete his pastoral studies within the next year. Setzer is married to his teenage sweetheart Marcy and they have five beautiful kids together. Setzer loves people but he loves Jesus more and his passion is creating a better Sioux Falls for the next generation.

A Seat at the Table is reserved for the first 25 YPN members to RSVP using the “Register Now” link.

COST: $5 event, $10 event + lunch

DETAILS: Help us celebrate Manufacturing

Week in South Dakota with a tour of Grand Prairie Foods! Grand Prairie Foods started in Sioux Falls in 2003. Their priority is serving customers the best quality food using innovation and by maintaining world-class standards. They are devoted to supplying their customers with convenient grab & go food options. They offer clients multiple capabilities, including private labeling, food service, retail, gluten free products and more. Commitment to excellence is a part of every facet of Grand Prairie Foods. This event is limited to the first 20 YPN Members to RSVP.

COST: Free

ACTION TEAM MEETINGS You can help shape key areas of YPN programming by joining an Action Team.

All team meetings are held at the Chamber office and are open to any YPN member who would like to get involved. Volunteering with an Action Team is a great way to strengthen professional connections and exercise your skills in collaboration, facilitation and project management.

For more details on the responsibilities of each team, visit siouxfallsypn.com.

SOCIAL ACTION TEAM Tuesday, Oct. 1, 4–5 p.m.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTION TEAM Tuesday, Oct. 3, 4–5 p.m.

MEMBERSHIP ACTION TEAM Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4–5 p.m.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTION TEAM Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4–5 p.m.

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OCTOBER This calendar is a sampling of local events, concerts, fundraisers, seminars and more compiled from siouxfallsevents.com and visitsiouxfallsevents.com.

Visit these websites for a complete listing of events happening in the Sioux Falls area, or for more details on the events listed here.

Siouxfallsevents.com is the community’s free, comprehensive community events calendar. Anyone can post an event happening in the Sioux Falls area. It’s free and it’s a great way to promote your event.

The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau developed the visitor-related calendar to provide visitors a list of events they may be interested in attending.

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SD Chamber Economic Outlook Seminar

1

VikeSing Men’s Choral Festival

2

Branford Marsalis Quartet at Washington Pavilion

3-6

Mamma Mia at Orpheum Theater

3

Ghost at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

4

First Friday and Art & Wine Walk in Downtown Sioux Falls

5

Harvest Festival at Wilde Prairie Winery

5-6

Showcase of Remodeled Homes & Outdoor Living Showcase

5-6

21st annual Harvest Festival at Country Apple Orchard

5-20

Pumpkin Festival at Riverview Tree Farm

8

The Mavericks at the Orpheum Theater

11

Chris Tomlin at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

11-Nov 2

The Jaycees Feargrounds

10

Innovation Expo

10-12

MLTC presents The How and the Why

11

The Descendents at The District

12

Harvest Festival at Strawbale Winery

12

Augustana University Viking Days Parade

12

Fight the Flu 5K and Fun Run

12

Miranda Lambert at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

12

Cody Johnson at Sanford Pentagon

12-13

21st annual Pumpkin Festival at Country Apple Orchard

13

A Night with Janis Joplin at Orpheum Theater

16

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration

18

Toast to Life Gala

18

Greater Sioux Falls Outdoor Show

18-19

The Play that Goes Wrong at Washington Pavilion

19

Everybody’s Elvis at Active Generations

19

Spooky Science at Washington Pavilion

20

The Simon & Garfunkel Story at theWashington Pavilion

22

Ben Gulley with the Mark Lowery Trio at Washington Pavilion

25

Ryan Bingham at The District

25-26

Haunted Country Corn Maze

25-27

ZooBoo at the Great Plains Zoo

25-27

2019 Autumn Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair

25-29

AKC All Breed Dog Show

26

SFJB presents Vanessa Collier at the Orpheum Theater

27

Carrie Underwood at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

29

CultureCon 2019

29

The Price is Right Live! at Washington Pavilion

30

1984 - Aquila Theatre at Washington Pavilion

NOVEMBER 1

Straight No Chaser: The Open Bar Tour

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Monster Jam at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

8-10

Dakota Angler 11th Annual Ice Institute

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Nike Cross Regionals Heartland at Yankton Trail Park

10

Kris Kristofferson at Washington Pavilion

11-12

Bandstand The Broadway Musical at Washington Pavilion

14

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

15

Slayer: The Final Campaign at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

15

SFJB presents: Claudia Acuna at Orpheum Theater

15-17

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Washington Pavilion

18

Multiply Banquet & Auction for Kingdom Capital Fund

18

Live on Stage Sioux Falls: Sons of Serendip

20-23

Heaven to Heaven at Jeschke Fine Arts Center

21

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

21-24

Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment

22

Winter Wonderland begins at Falls Park

23

An Evening with Leo Kottke at Orpheum Theater

29

28th Annual Parade of Lights

29-30

Midwest Supercross Racing at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Additionally Jones Kramer & Haber has joined ELO CPAs & Advisors To ensure our clients always have the added advantage of expert financial advice, extensive business consultation experience and superior service, ELO and JKH have merged. Visit elocpa.com to see how the benefits of working with us really add up.

To schedule an appointment contact us at elocpa.com or call (605) 271-1302.

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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

AUGUST 2019

JULY 2019

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

5,125 PERMITS

2017

4,479 PERMITS

2018

BISMARCK

2.2%

5,075 PERMITS

2019 0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

FARGO

2.2%

6000

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

Source: City of Sioux Falls

3.1%

RAPID CITY

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

2.6%

AUGUST 2019

SIOUX FALLS

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2.1%

ROCHESTER

2.8%

CEDAR RAPIDS

600 OMAHA

3.2%

DES MOINES

2.9%

2.6%

LINCOLN

3.1%

500

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

400

Agriculture Trends JULY 2019

300

0

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

$9.55

$576.3 million $225.1 million

200

$488.5 million $188.7 million

$494.2 million $177.1 million

$9.21

$8.02

$8.31

$7.40

$7.92

8

(IN MILLIONS)

100

SOYBEANS

10

2018

2017

Source: City of Sioux Falls

Total Construction Value

2019

CORN

6

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

New Non-Residential Construction Value

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview AUGUST 2019

$3.61

4

$3.58 $3.48

New Listings: 679 Days on the Market Until Sale: 76 Median Sales Price: $216,900 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,656 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

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$3.98

$3.80

$3.38

2

July 2018

June July

2019

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

2019

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FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

RITA ADAMS

KIM HAIAR

ANNA HEENEY

GITA HENDRICKS

Michels Communications

CellOnly

LifeScape

MG & Assoc ./ Yoli BB

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. Submit news to jdoyen@siouxfalls.com.

DINO DePERNO Crew Construction and Restoration

JAY SOUKUP

Great Western Bank

SHARON HASELHOFF Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort

CRAIG LINDES

Hom Furniture/ Gabberts Design Studio

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers The Ambassador Committee promotes the Chamber and assists in bringing new members into the organization. The Diplomat Committee works to maintain membership strength in the Chamber and provide outstanding customer service to members. Their volunteer service helps keep the Chamber strong.

Featured Ambassadors and Diplomats this month are: Rita Adams, Michels Communications, first year ambassador; Kim Haiar, LifeScape, first year ambassador; Dino DePerno, Crew Construction and Restoration, one year as a diplomat; Sharon

Haselhoff, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, four years as a diplomat; Anna Heeney, CellOnly, one year as a diplomat; and Gita Hendricks, MG & Assoc. / Yoli BB, 11 years as a diplomat.

recognized as the Service Star. The August Service Star was awarded to Carol Woltjer, Family Visitation Center. Event champion honors went to Craig Lindes, Hom Furniture/ Gabberts Design Studio.

The Ace Award is given monthly to one Ambassador in recognition of their sales efforts.

Jay Soukup, Great Western Bank, was the August Ace.

Diplomat Team of the Month for August went to Captain Carrie Dragt, American Cancer Society; Elizabeth Soukup, Augustana University; Carol Woltjer, Family Visitation Center; Brian Spader, New York Life; and Damon Punt, MetaBank.

Diplomats who complete all their member contact calls each month are part of the 100 Club. One member of the 100 Club is

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

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New Faces & Promotions Chris Conrad has joined Loft Advisors, the wealth management division of First Dakota National Bank, as senior vice president of private banking. Conrad has 17 years of banking experience in the Sioux Falls market. He holds an economics degree from South Dakota State University and an MBA from University of South Dakota and is a graduate of the Colorado Graduate School of Banking.

Kelly Mackeprang joined AmesburyTruth as a buyer/planner. She is responsible for procurement, updating and maintaining MRP planning data and forecasting. Mackeprang has experience in routings, cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, FIFO and obsolete and slow-moving inventory. She has an associate degree in business administration from Western Iowa Technical College.

Reliabank has promoted two senior vice presidents to lead the bank as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Joshua A. Hogue has been named president of the bank and Jeremy W. Keizer has been named Sioux Falls market president. Hogue joined Reliabank in 2012.

He has a bachelor’s degree from Dakota State University, a Master of Banking & Financial Services from Northern State University and completed the Graduate School of BankingMadison program. Keizer joined Reliabank in 2010. He holds a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University and completed the Graduate School of Banking-Madison program.

Stacy Wrightsman is now the executive director for community relations for Sanford Health. She has worked for the health care

Honors & Awards Renae Hicks, Black Hills Federal Credit Union, has been named by Credit Union Magazine as a 2019 Credit Union Rock Star.

The distinction honors 50 outstanding credit union professionals and volunteers from across the country for their exceptional creativity, innovation and passion for advancing their credit union’s mission. Hicks began her career at BHFCU more than 19 years ago. She is currently the learning and performance manager.

Mud Mile Communications has again been recognized among the nation’s best video content creators with seven Telly Awards.

Started in 1979, the Telly Awards recognize the best in television and digital commercials

system for 20 years, holding positions in human resources and public affairs.

Stephanie Larscheid has returned as executive director of the Prairie Family Business Association. She previously led the organization from 2015-2018.

Dean Sheley joined High Point Networks as senior security architect. Sheley has over 20 years of experience across multiple disciplines, including systems administration, network administration, IT director, global information security and assurance analyst. Sheley most recently served as the chief information security officer (CISO) for the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Mergers and programs. Mud Mile received recognition for ads produced for North Dakota State University, Augustana University, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and South Dakota Synod.

The Sioux Empire Housing Partnership recognized several individuals at their annual breakfast. Realtor of the Year is Beth Meyer, 605 Real Estate. Lender of the Year is Kyle Starting, First PREMIER Bank. Volunteer of the Year is J. Wahl Home Inspections. The Friend of Affordable Housing Award went to Rocky Welker, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls.

After 25 years, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire is ending its affiliation with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and transferring support of its mentoring matches to Lutheran Social Services Mentoring Services. The change means the organization will no longer use the Big Brothers Big Sisters brand name, which will save on affiliation cost and increase efficiencies for volunteers, staff and families who use mentoring services. The former Big Brothers Big Sisters program will be renamed, but its mission of communitybased youth mentoring remains the same. LSS Mentoring Services currently offers two other unique programs – Everyday Heroes and USucceed, which work in partnership with local school districts.

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FACES & PLACES

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on the East Bank. President & CEO Betty Oldenkamp welcomed attendees, who enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and networking with fellow Chamber members.

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5-7 U.S. Senator John Thune shared his perspective on activities taking place in our nation’s capital during Inside Washington. The discussion was moderated by Justin Smith, Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith, P.C. Prior to the luncheon, Sen. Thune met with a small group of Young Professionals Network members for a Sit Down with the Senator.

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8 Representatives from the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Brookings Chamber of Commerce and

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Vermillion Chamber of Commerce pose for a photo in the Pentagon. The group traveled to Washington D.C. in September to advocate on behalf businesses as part of the I-29 corridor D.C. Fly-in.

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FACES & PLACES

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11 The annual YPN golf tournament was

held Aug. 29 at Brandon Golf Course. The team of Christopher Filsinger, Chris Bauer, Isaac Schmeling and Timothy Purintun took first place in the sold-out tournament.

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FACES & PLACES

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12 Members of the Young Professionals Network

gathered at Fairfield Inn & Suites Sioux Falls Airport for a recent Morning Buzz networking event. 13 Volunteers from the Young Professionals Network hand out water to runners during the Sioux Falls Marathon. The event relies on hundreds of volunteers to make it a success.

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FACES & PLACES

Be Seen 15 YPN members had the opportunity to ask questions and learn from the career and experiences of Del’Inkka Beaudion, Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen, during a recent A Seat at the Table event.

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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 to the business community.

By vetting capital fund drives, the objective of Community Appeals is to affirm the project is a sound community investment and worthy of donor consideration.

It is the intent of the Chamber to encourage every business to carefully consider such requests. However, we also acknowledge that many businesses have limited resources for capital fund drives, both in an ability to properly evaluate them and a sufficient budget to contribute. Our Community Appeals process is intended to provide our members with assurance that a Community Appeals campaign Is worthy of investment.

SCHEDULE CHANGE

The Community Appeals Committee recently received a request from Active Generations to delay its campaign start date by one year, from April 2020 to April 2021. McCrossan Boys Ranch, which was scheduled to begin their campaign in April 2021, expressed willingness move up to the April 2020 time slot. The Community Appeals Committee approved the request to swap campaign time periods.

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All In

New Chair Bobbi Thury embraces teamwork in leading the Chamber

BY JENNIE DOYEN

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Anyone who has spent some time with Bobbi Thury could tell you that she is a go-getter.

Thury is an attorney and the co-founder of Legacy Law Firm, P.C. She dedicates her work to helping businesses and families plan for the future. She seeks ways to challenge herself and to learn and grow professionally. She is an active community volunteer, freely giving her time to the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce as well as several other nonprofit organizations.

“She doesn’t stop! She is always looking for ways to improve the business, better herself and lift up others,” said Felan Link, Director of Operations for Legacy. “Her passion just trickles down to everyone around here. It is tough not to be motivated when Bobbi is so motivated.”

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COVER STORY

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COVER STORY

Bobbi Thury addresses attendees at the 2019 Crossroads Summit.

We are stronger together and we are better together – as individuals, as businesses and as a community.

Jayna Voss, co-founder of Legacy, said there is no one she would rather have as a business partner. “Whether it’s raising a family, running a law practice or serving the community, Bobbi puts her heart and soul into everything she does,” said Voss. “What really sets her apart is her genuine enthusiasm and desire to create something better and make a difference.”

On Oct. 1, Thury began a 12-month term as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. As she begins her year in the Chamber’s top leadership position, Thury is focused on teamwork, connections and the value of membership.

“A team is stronger than any individual,” said Thury. “The Chamber is our common ground, it brings people together to make things happen. We are stronger together and we are better together – as individuals, as businesses and as a community.”

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Thury sees opportunities for the Chamber to build on an already strong track record of advancing and promoting economic health and quality of life in the Sioux Falls area.

“I’m completely amazed by how much the Chamber does for businesses and our community. Still, we need to always keep evolving and adding value,” she said.

One way to do that is to grow the membership. According to Thury, the best way to grow is for current members to invite their colleagues and business contacts to join the Chamber and engage in its programming. “There is so much value in a Chamber membership. We need to be sharing that value, telling others about the return on investment they could see by joining and being involved.”

For Thury, the greatest value of a Chamber membership comes from the connections she has formed over the years.

She shares the story of being relatively new to Sioux Falls when Dan Doyle of Cutler Law Firm invited her to attend a Chamber event. She went and was immediately drawn in by the opportunities to learn and grow. “I was at the kickoff party for the Young Professionals Network,” she said.

“Membership in the YPN allowed me to form new connections and to learn from established leaders. Then I got to dive into the inner workings of the city and business community through Leadership Sioux Falls.”

These experiences and others with the Chamber helped expand Thury’s network and she credits in part her Chamber involvement for providing inspiration to launch her own business at a time that some might consider to be less than ideal.

Thury and her law partner Jayna Voss started Legacy Law Firm just three years ago. At the time, Thury was eight months pregnant, so one month after opening their firm, she found herself with four children ages five and under and a new business. She credits having an amazing business partner and team at work, and lots of help from family, for being able to do everything.

Since opening their doors, they have doubled the size of their employee team, built their own office building, and most recently, launched two complimentary businesses.

Legacy began with an office in Donegal Center, a mixed-use complex owned by Lloyd Companies. Felan Link said, “The phone was ringing the first day the office was open. I don’t

know how people even got the number, but they knew Bobbi and Jayna and they wanted to schedule an appointment.”

The firm grew so quickly that within two months they needed more space. Lloyd Companies worked with Legacy, allowing them to rent an apartment above their office since all lower office space was filled. The kitchen counter was a desk, the cupboards stored files and employees worked in the bedroom and living areas. Thury laughed, “You’ve heard of the basement start-up story? Well, ours is an apartment startup story!”

The story illustrates that relationships matter. “Lloyd easily could have told us no on the apartment. But they chose to work with us to find a solution. I know that having those personal connections makes a difference – because you can have a conversation and work together.”

Entrepreneurship was not exactly what Thury expected.

“I realized it would be a leap of faith to start our own business,

Top left: Bobbi Thury poses for a photo with co-founder Jayna Voss.

Top right: Legacy Law Firm hosted a ribbon cutting for their new office building in 2018. Bottom: Thury chats with fellow Chamber members at a recent Membership Mixer.

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COVER STORY

Bobbi Thury enjoys networking at a Membership Mixer in 2018. Thury is the 2019-20 Chair of the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

but I quickly learned it is a walk of faith,” she shared. “It’s giving all you’ve got every day and saying prayers!”

As with any new business, money was tight when they opened. “We started our firm with zero clients so we had to make hard choices about how to spend money. We made decisions based off long-term growth so if it meant we personally swept the floors to allocate the money toward our growth, we did it. Even from the beginning, we saw our Chamber membership as an investment in our business.”

Bobbi Thury

2019-20 Chair of the Board Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Occupation:

Part of what I love about being involved in the Chamber is that I meet so many innovative leaders. I find inspiration from them and what they are doing in other industries and then apply it in our own business.

Thury attributes Legacy’s growth and success to the willingness of their team to not just embrace disruption and innovation but to live and do it. And her team agrees. “My favorite part is that Bobbi regularly says, ‘do you think we should try this?’ and then we do. There is always is a new idea to explore,” said Link.

For her part, Thury finds inspiration by looking outside of her industry. “Part of what I love about being involved in the Chamber is that I meet so many innovative leaders. I find inspiration from them and what they are doing in other industries and then apply it in our own business.”

She goes on to state that the connections that you make can make your business. “If you want to develop great connections, the Chamber is your best avenue to the best people.”

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Attorney and co-founder of Legacy Law Firm, P.C.; Legacy Eldercare Planning, LLC; and Valorem, LLC

Hometown:

Parkston, SD

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Masters of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate, The University of South Dakota

Family:

Husband, Chad, and four children, Amrit (8), Zilla (6), Omara (5) and Eliam (3)

Chamber Involvement:

Leadership Sioux Falls class 24 Young Professionals Network member Previous Board liaison to the Diplomat Committee Previous Operation Thank You volunteer

Community Involvement:

Current member of the LifeScape Foundation Board of Directors and Hope Coalition Board of Directors.

Previously served on the Make-A-Wish South Dakota Board of Directors and as a member of the grants committee for the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Serves on several committees of the State Bar of South Dakota and was named State Bar of South Dakota Young Lawyer of the Year in 2014.

Bobbi Thury greets guests at the 2019 ribbon cutting for Legacy Eldercare Planning, LLC and Valorem, LLC.

Networking is Thury’s favorite part of the Chamber’s Annual Meeting each year. The 113th Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, featuring keynote speaker Sekou Andrews. The event kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with a networking reception and with Thury’s encouragement, that portion of the evening is being ramped up this year. There will be live music, hors d’oeuvres and other elements to help set the stage for the remainder of the evening.

“You don’t want to miss a minute of the networking reception!” said Thury. “It is the networking event of the year and a fantastic opportunity to form new connections and rekindle old connections.”

Also at the Annual Meeting, Thury will share more about what she sees in the year ahead for the Chamber. Continuing our workforce development efforts and including everyone on the team is likely to be part the focus in 2020.

When she first joined in 2014, Thury was one of just a few women serving on the Board of Directors. She will be the fifth woman in the Chamber’s 113-year history to hold the Chair position. She said that while there is still room for improvement, she is encouraged by the progress made in recent years in growing diversity and inclusion within the Chamber.

“I would like our membership base to be a reflection of our entire business community,” she said. That means focusing on programs and services for small businesses and strengthening

We need to make sure we are maximizing the most important thing we have in the Sioux Falls area: our human capital. We need to ensure every person has opportunities to fulfill their potential. the professional education opportunities for individuals.

“We need to make sure we are maximizing the most important thing we have in the Sioux Falls area: our human capital. We need to ensure every person has opportunities to fulfill their potential.”

It all goes right back to teamwork. “If we’re going to be the best version of ourselves, our business, our Chamber, and our community, we need the best team around the table. And that means engaging people with varying experiences and strengths.”

The Chamber is at the center of keeping our businesses and community vibrant, said Thury. So the bottom line goal is to keep working on that and keep striving to improve.

“Life is too short to not be all in with your best.”

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HEADLINES

Community leaders join Chamber Board As directed by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce bylaws, each year, five individuals are nominated to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors. A nominating committee is formed to identify and recruit the new board members. The 2019 nominating committee was comprised of Bobbi Thury, Legacy Law Firm, P.C.; Tim Sturdevant, Sturdevant’s Auto Parts; Dave Flicek, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center; Pat Costello, Schoeneman Brothers Company; Stefanie Engebretson, Goosmann Law Firm; Cindy Peterson, Maximizing Excellence, LLC; and Don South, Strawbale Winery.

The following Chamber members have been elected and began their term of service October 1, 2019:

MILES BEACOM PREMIER Bankcard

NATALIE EISENBERG Click Rain, Inc.

ANGELA LAMMERS Cetera Services LLC

Miles Beacom is the CEO of PREMIER Bankcard. He previously served as an ex-officio on the Chamber’s Board, representing Sioux Falls area private schools.

Beacom is the current campaign chair for the Sioux Empire United Way and serves or has served on the boards of Sanford Health International, Dakota State University Foundation, Catholic Community Foundation for the Diocese of Eastern South Dakota, Sioux Falls Catholic School System, Catholic Men’s Business Fraternity, South Dakota Hall of Fame, Interlakes Community Action and USD Beacom School of Business Advisory Board.

Natalie Eisenberg is the CEO of Click Rain, Inc. She was a founding member of the Young Professionals Network Steering Committee and is a graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls. Eisenberg currently serves as a board member and committee chair for Levitt at the Falls. She is a United Way corporate campaigner and Women Unite Marketing Committee Chair and serves on the USD Foundation Trustee and Advancement Committee. She previously served on the boards for Bishop Dudley House and the Furniture Mission.

Angela Lammers is the owner of Cetera Services LLC. She is a graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls and currently facilitates the program for the Chamber. Lammers is an active community volunteer, serving on the Sioux Empire United Way Board of Directors, EmBe Board of Directors, South Dakota State University Department of Mass Communication and Journalism Advisory Board, Southeast Tech Advisory Board for Business and Entrepreneurship, the Glory House Community Appeals Steering Committee and the Sioux Falls School District Facilities Task Force.

VALERIE LOUDENBACK Grand Prairie Foods

TONY VENHUIZEN Redstone Law Firm LLP

Valerie Loudenback is the vice president and owner of Grand Prairie Foods. She is passionate about workforce development, has served on the Chamber’s Education and Workforce Committee and is a graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls. Loudenback is the founder of Dress for Success and serves as president of their board. She also serves in leadership positions for the Sioux Empire Housing Partnership, Girls Scouts Dakota Horizons, EmBe, REACH and Sioux Empire Women Leading Change.

Tony Venhuizen is a partner with Redstone Law Firm LLP, a position he began earlier this year following several years of service in state government. Venhuizen was the chief of staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard and a senior advisor to Governor Kristi Noem. He also served five years on the South Dakota Board of Regents. Currently, he serves on the boards of directors for Boy Scouts of America - Sioux Council and the Trail of Governors Foundation.

The following Board members were also elected to serve one-year terms on the Chamber’s Executive Committee: Chair Bobbi Thury, Legacy Law Firm; Chair-Elect Dan Doyle, Cutler Law Firm; Vice Chair Alex Ramirez, USA Media TV; Treasurer Paul Hanson, Sanford Health; and Immediate Past Chair Tim Sturdevant, Sturdevant’s Auto Parts. Chamber Interim President Dr. Dave Kapaska is also a member of the Chamber’s Executive Committee, serving as its Secretary.

The Chamber’s Board of Directors is rounded out by the following members: Tom Biegler, Regency Hotel Management; Marty DesLauriers, UBS Financial Services, Inc.; Dave Flicek, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center; Pam Homan, Augustana University; Chris Houwman, Malloy; Scott Lawrence, Lawrence & Schiller, Inc.; Randy Knecht, Journey Group; Karla Santi, Blend Interactive; and Claire Santos, Zoup and WingStop.

The following representatives also serve as ex-officio members: Jean Bender, Minnehaha County Commission; Kyle Groos, Sioux Falls Catholic School System; Dr. Brian Maher, Sioux Falls School District; Cynthia Mickelson, Sioux Falls School Board; Jim Schmidt, Lincoln County Commission; and Mayor Paul TenHaken, City of Sioux Falls.

The following retiring directors will be recognized at the Chamber’s 113th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22: Immediate Past Chair Steve Van Buskirk, Van Buskirk Companies; Sharon Haselhoff, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort; Laurie Knutson, LK Company LLC; Christy Nicolaisen, MultiCultural Center of Sioux Falls; and Curt Zaske.

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Leaders selected to serve as committee chairs for 2019-20 Volunteers are critically important to the work of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has 14 formal committees, plus many more volunteer groups and action teams.

Each is filled with members who volunteer their time to serve their community.

Each committee has a different purpose, but all support the Chamber’s mission. Through their activities, they are helping our community thrive by promoting economic health and quality of life in the Sioux Falls area. Thank you to these leaders who are volunteering their time to serve as Chair of Chamber committees in the coming year.

PAUL HANSON

RYAN BOSCHEE

Budget & Finance Committee

Community Appeals Committee

Sanford Health

RET. BRIG. GEN. R.J. CLIFFT

Great Western Bank

RET. BRIG. GEN. RON MIELKE TSP, Inc.

Military Task Force

FRANK GURNICK

Westra Atkins Land & Auction, LLC

Great Western Bank

JAY SOUKUP

STACY WRIGHTSMAN

Agri-Business Division Advisory Council

Ambassador Committee

Business Leadership Council

PHILLIP EGGERS

Dakota Alliance Soccer Club

American Cancer Society

CARRIE DRAGT

DEAN BUCKNEBERG

BRIAN GRADY

Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Council

Diplomat Committee

Investment Committee

Issues Management Council

JOHN T. MEYER

KIM BURMA

CHRIS FILSINGER

Small Business Council

Sports & Recreation Committee

Young Professionals Network

Lemonly

Midco

Note: the chair appointment for the Military & Veterans Affairs Committee is pending as of press date.

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Sanford Health

CorTrust Bank

Lloyd Companies

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Advocacy on the road As I write this column, a group of Chamber staff, volunteer leaders and local business representatives are wrapping up our Washington D.C. Fly-in.

First, thank you to our sponsors and participants. South Dakota’s economy requires our advocacy efforts to occur on all levels of government: federal, state and local. Moreover, Sioux Falls has actively engaged in promoting economic development for our region and state by coordinating D.C. Fly-ins with other cities, in anticipation of a larger economic win for our state.

DEBRA OWEN

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

...strong working relationships with our elected officials is key to positive outcomes..

This year was our first I-29 corridor D.C. Fly-in, which included the Brookings and Vermillion Chambers of Commerce. The last few years we coordinated our fly-ins with Rapid City, bringing both east and west river’s largest cities to the nation's capital together.

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce actively supported Rapid City’s efforts for the B-21 bombers. This support included advocacy efforts in Pierre, with legislation (HB 1111) to allow licensure reciprocity for active military spouses. HB 1111 was a critical component of the B-21 decision, which was discussed when visiting with Air Force leadership at the Pentagon prior to the U.S. Air Force selecting Rapid City to be the first training center in the nation.

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s focus is advocacy while in D.C., but we also learn about our government through tours. Prior to our advocacy visits on Capitol Hill and at the Pentagon, our attendees received a special invitation from Representative Dusty Johnson for an after-hours tour of the Capitol. It was a treat for everyone in attendance. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Representative Johnson. The Capitol is a special place for all of us and Rep. Johnson’s tour didn’t disappoint. His extensive knowledge of our nation’s history deepened our appreciation for our country. Thank you, Dusty!

The first official day included a briefing by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about cybersecurity, the status of the USMCA and immigration. After meeting with the U.S. Chamber, we spent time on Capitol Hill and visited with our Congressional delegation. These visits affirmed the quality of our South Dakota elected officials. After visiting all three members of our delegation, one member of our advocacy group said, “I think (South Dakota) is spoiled to have such an excellent delegation.” Those of us engaged in advocacy on a daily basis couldn’t agree more. Our strong working relationships with our elected officials is key to positive outcomes for Chamber members and for all of South Dakota.

The second day of the fly-in began with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where we watched the changing of the guard. Then we traveled to the Pentagon and spent the rest of the day in advocacy visits. Our talks at the Pentagon included a range of topics including the F-35 basing decisions, cybersecurity and other specific member advocacy efforts. South Dakota has much to offer when it comes to serving the needs of our military. Our member businesses offer unique and needed services to our military. The Chamber is focused on providing opportunities for our members to tell their story, which benefit our nation’s safety and security.

As we come to a close of our D.C. Fly-in, we want to thank our sponsors: Avera Health; First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard; POET; Sanford Health; SDN Communications; and Xcel Energy.

As with all trips to the U.S. Capitol, this D.C. Fly-in packed a lot of advocacy into a brief visit. However, our advocacy efforts don’t end when we return home. Based on our conversations, we’ll continue to seek the best outcomes for the greater Sioux Falls region and South Dakota. Your advocacy team is passionate about your success and will continue to seek opportunities to further our members’ business interests.

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HEADLINES

113th Annual Meeting to feature Sekou Andrews The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 113th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event is the largest gathering of the year of local business leaders and is an opportunity to network and form new connections, while celebrating the good work that has been accomplished in our businesses and community.

Sekou Andrews, the “Poetic Voice,” will deliver the keynote address.

For over 15 years Sekou has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called Poetic Voice.

Forbes Magazine has called Sekou “the de facto poet laureate of corporate America.” His “wow-factor” is in high demand with the world’s most successful organizations, including Google, Viacom, Toyota, Nike, Cisco, Linkedin, Global Green, Paypal, ASAE, The Gap, General Mills, TEDx, YPO, Capital One, L’Oreal, Autodesk, ACLU, Intuit and the NBA to name but a few. Sekou has also emerged as an inspiring voice for health and wellness, routinely evoking tears, cheers, and standing ovations at events for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, United Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Blue Shield, TEDMED, Roche, Genentech and the American Nurses Association.

A schoolteacher turned actor, recording artist, two-time national poetry slam champion, entrepreneur, and award-winning poetic voice, Sekou is a multi-talented entertainer with over two decades of experience rocking diverse audiences. His speeches are rich with actionable insight that help attendees connect more deeply with their communities, become more influential leaders and unlock greater possibilities.

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting launches the one-year term of the incoming chair, Bobbi Thury, founder and attorney of Legacy Law Firm, P.C. Thury will take over the Chamber’s top volunteer position Oct. 1, following 2018-19 Chair of the Board Tim Sturdevant, Sturdevant’s Auto Parts. Also at the meeting, the Chamber will share priorities for the coming year and acknowledge the contributions of retiring directors.

The 113th Annual Meeting is sponsored by ISG, Sanford Health and Wells Fargo Bank. Corey Weide, The Venrick Goeman Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, is serving as chair of the Annual Meeting and Jay Rasmussen, Journey Group Companies, is leading the ticket sales team.

The Annual Meeting will kick off with the largest networking event of the year – a reception at 4:30 p.m. Dinner and the program will start at 6:30 p.m., and the evening concludes with a post-reception at 9:15 p.m. The cost is $85 per person or a table of ten for $850.

Tickets and table reservations will be available until Oct. 11.

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SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 113TH ANNUAL MEETING Featuring keynote speaker Sekou Andrews Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 Sioux Falls Convention Center

PURCHASE TICKETS BY OCT. 11 Tickets are $85 per person. Tables of ten may be reserved for $850.

Order tickets online at siouxfallschamber.com or contact a member of the Ticket Sales Committee Corey Weide, The Venrick Goeman Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (Event Chair) Jay Rasmussen, Journey Group Companies (Committee Chair) Rod Carlson, Active Generations Lyle Dabbert, Innovative Office Solutions Bernie DeWald Stefanie Engebretson, Goosmann Law Firm Chris Filsinger, CorTrust Bank Amy O’Connor Hoback, Kleenrite Company Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger, Northwestern Mutual Megan Jansick, Sioux Falls Development Foundation Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Alexis Konstant, Lloyd Companies Josh Muckenhirn, ISG, Inc. Julie Nelson, American Bank & Trust James Payer II, Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons Joey Rotert, Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities Stefan Szwarc, Great Western Bank Tom VanWyhe

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DON'T MISS A MINUTE! FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Sekou Andrews

Please join us on October 22 at the 113th Annual Meeting as we network, celebrate good work and discuss groundwork for the year ahead.

4:30 p.m. – Network

6:30 p.m. – Dinner & Program 9:00 p.m. – Post-Reception

Reservations: $85 single ticket $850 table of 10 Bottles of wine can be ordered for placement on reserved tables.

Tickets available at siouxfallschamber.com

The 113th Annual Meeting is sponsored by:

HEADLINES

Members of Leadership Sioux Falls class 33 participate in a session last year.

Leadership Sioux Falls begins 34th year Thirty-two participants selected for this year’s class The 34th class of the Evan C. Nolte Leadership Sioux Falls program meets for the first time this month. Thirty-two individuals representing a variety of businesses, industries and non-profits comprise this year’s class.

LEADERSHIP SIOUX FALLS 34 Jill Blom

Molly O’Connor

Joe Bosman

Megan Oeltjenbruns

A signature program of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Sioux Falls uses the community as its classroom and is 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.

Jason Breidenbach

Renae Oines

Leap Chear

Eric Pauli

Brian Cooper

Adam Petersen

Cale Feller

Heather Powell

Paula Fitzsimmons

Tom Ries

Mike Gray

April Ross

Nearly 1,000 people have graduated from Leadership Sioux Falls and gone on to serve the community and the region in a number of leadership positions. The class runs October through May each year. This year, 83 applications were received for Leadership Sioux Falls 34. Due to the nature of the program, class size is limited each year.

Brooke Harms

May & Johnson, PC

Andrew Simmons

Chris Hintz

Laura Smith-Hill

Tom Hurlbert

Ryan Spellerberg

Joe Kippley

Hailey Srstka

Theron McChesney

Allison Struck

Congratulations to the class members and their sponsors. For more information, contact the Chamber at (605) 336-1620.

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office Interstates

EAPC Architects Engineers Maguire Iron, Inc. Avera Health

Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company LLC Sioux Falls Development Foundation

Pinnacle Productions CO-OP Architecture Sanford Health SDN Communications

Mike Meekins Avera McKennan

ELO CPAs & Advisors

Sioux Falls School District Xcel Energy

City of Sioux Falls Poet

First Bank & Trust Caminando Juntos - Presentation Sisters Midco

Lutheran Social Services of SD First PREMIER Bank Grand Prairie Foods Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation

Trisha Viss

Josh Muckenhirn

Dacotah Bank

Bradyn Neises

Koch Hazard Architects

ISG

Bender Commercial Real Estate Services

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Brooke Wegener Bob Wendland

Washington Pavilion

The Hey Sioux Falls 2018 event stage.

Hey Sioux Falls celebrates entrepreneurship Nominations now being accepted for 2019 awards An award show and celebration of entrepreneurship in our community is returning for a second year. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship and 1 Million Cups are once again partnering to plan and host Hey Sioux Falls, which will be held Thursday, Nov. 7 at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Sioux Falls.

Hey Sioux Falls is an event for anyone that has a vested interest in the Sioux Falls startup community. It will feature live entertainment and conversation during a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a program at 7 p.m.

Six local individuals and businesses will receive awards for building great businesses or pushing the Sioux Falls entrepreneurial community forward. Award nominations are requested in the following categories: New Startup, Growth Startup, Startup Champion, Small Business, Corporate Innovator and Social Impact. A description of each award category and a nomination form can be found at heysiouxfalls.com. The nomination period will close Oct. 17.

THE 2019 HEY SIOUX FALLS AWARDS New Startup Growth Startup Startup Champion Small Business Corporate Innovator Social Impact Nominate a business or individual at heysiouxfalls.com by Oct. 17.

Hey Sioux Falls is presented by The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. Tickets are complimentary but must be reserved in advance.

Visit heysiouxfalls.com for tickets and more information.

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HEADLINES

Program planned for Veterans Day Among the great days of national remembrance, none is more deeply moving to Americans than Veterans Day.

VETERANS DAY Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 10:30 a.m.

Lincoln High School

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, in partnership with local veterans organizations, will host a Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place at Lincoln High School, located at 2900 S. Cliff Ave. The program will feature a mass colors presentation of flags from various military, veterans and service and civic club organizations in Sioux Falls, along with a performance by the Singing Legionnaires of American Legion Post 15.

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

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Participants at the 2018 Veteran’s Day program.

Campaign co-chairs Mark Shlanta, SDN Communications, and Dana Dykhouse, First PREMIER Bank, hold a sign announcing the total raised in the Boy Scouts of AmericaSioux Council Climb with Us Community Appeals campaign.

Boy Scouts of America-Sioux Council celebrates successful Community Appeal

BY MIKE LYNCH

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

For the past 92 years, Boy Scouts of America-Sioux Council has provided programs for young people that build character, responsibility, fitness and citizenship. With strong support from the business community and over 90 volunteers participating, over $1.3 million was raised through their Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Community Appeals campaign, which was conducted April through July, 2019.

Funds collected will be used to make major renovations to the Sioux Council’s 45-year old Center for Scouting building.

Construction will include an urban adventure center, which will include a 3-story structure to allow for state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing, rappelling, zip line, archery, classroom space and shower facilities—all designed to build individual self-confidence and foster team building, as well as develop social and leadership skills. The new amenities will provide opportunities for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and other organizations from outside the Sioux Falls area to utilize the space for overnight programming and serve as a base of operations to participate in weekend trips to Sioux Falls. Plans call for a fall 2021 completion.

Campaign Co-Chair and First PREMIER Bank CEO Dana Dykhouse said that nostalgic feelings emanated from many who contributed financially. “Everyone has a positive scouting experience, and many enjoyed sharing their scouting stories with the campaigners,” he said.

SDN Communications CEO Mark Shlanta also co-chaired the campaign.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICASIOUX COUNCIL COMMUNITY APPEALS CAMPAIGN AMOUNT RAISED: $1,335,380

The City of Sioux Falls and its businesses will be positively affected by the associated economic impact of an estimated 7,500 visitors from our tri-state area who are expected to utilize the facility each year.

According to Scout Executive Tom Smotherman, the project aligns very well with the Sioux Council’s goals as they will be better able to meet its vision of making available, a scouting experience that “wows” every youth within its territory and helps attract youth into scouting, as well as to retain them.

The Urban Adventure Center will enable scouting to continue to build more conscientious, responsible and productive employees, business owners and leaders for the future. Additionally, it will allow all scouts, regardless of where they live within the Council’s 61-county service area, the same opportunities as scouts who live in the Sioux Empire area. Visiting scouts and their family members will be afforded the same opportunity to take advantage of the multitude of cultural, educational and recreational activities available to local residents.

Dykhouse was appreciative to be awarded a Community Appeals campaign slot, saying, “the endorsement of the Chamber Community Appeals Committee helped open doors all over the Sioux Falls area.”

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BUSINESS SENSE

Understanding your employment contract An employment contract not only establishes your responsibilities to your employer, but your employer’s responsibilities to you as its employee. Some of those responsibilities even continue past the termination of your employment relationship. So, whether you’re looking for your first big job or your next big adventure, this article lays out how to address three big questions you as a prospective employee should consider when reviewing the contract you receive from your employer.

that define termination “for cause”. These provisions would lay out the only kind of behaviors for which you can be fired and firing you for any other reason could be a breach of your employment contract.

3. IF THIS DOESN’T WORK OUT, THEN WHAT?

KELSEY KNOER Boyce Law Firm, L.L.P.

1. AM I ACTUALLY AN EMPLOYEE?

Whether you’re an independent contractor or an employee is a significant consideration, as it can affect the benefits you’re entitled to, who pays taxes, whether the company can ask you to enter into a non-competition agreement, and on and on. Whether you’re an employee or an independent contractor has a lot to do with how much control your employer exercises over your relationship. The more control your employer has over your behavior and finances, the more likely it is that you’re an employee. The following table can be a helpful guide:

Employee

Independent Contractor

Employer provides detailed instructions on where, when and how to work

Worker is told what needs to be done, but not given detailed instructions on how to do it

No independent opportunity for profit or loss; not free to seek outside business opportunities

Independent opportunity for profit or loss; free to seek outside business opportunities

Employer has significant investment in equipment used by worker

Worker provides his or her own equipment

Expected that relationship is permanent

Expected that relationship will end after a short period of time or upon completion of a particular project

Paid a regular amount on a regular basis

Paid per project for a flat fee

2. CAN I BE FIRED FOR NO REASON? If you’re employed in South Dakota, you can probably expect that you can be terminated “at will.” This means that you can be fired for about any reason, or no reason at all (as long as they’re not doing so in a way that is discriminatory—but that’s a lengthy topic that would require its own article). However, look for termination provisions

There are a few ways your employment contract can control you even after you’re no longer working for that employer. You might see these as separate agreements or as clauses within your employment contract. Two of the most common are: a) non-competes and 2) non-disclosure agreements. a. Non-Competition Agreements Generally, South Dakota doesn’t like contracts that restrain trade.

However, the law makes an exception for non-competition and/or non-solicitation agreements (commonly known as “non-competes”) between an employer and employee (but remember, only if you’re an employee, not an independent contractor). South Dakota law allows an employee to agree with an employer that they will not directly or indirectly engage in the same business as their employer or solicit existing customers of the employer for up to two years from the date of termination of the employment relationship in a specific, identified area, so long as the employer carries on that business. In other words, your agreement must lay out the area in which you are not allowed to compete. Legally, it could be as small as the city limits of Sioux Falls to as large as the entire continental United States. b. Non-Disclosure Agreements Non-disclosure agreements (also known as “NDAs”) protect confidential information and the people signing these agreements need not be in an employment relationship for these to be enforceable (lookin’ at you, independent contractors). Some information, however, can arise to the level of a “trade secret,” which is statutorily protected from disclosure, even without being addressed in the contract.

Unfortunately, this article covers only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the kind of information your employment contract may contain. Do your research, ask questions and contact your own independent attorney for more on these important agreements.

As an associate attorney at Boyce Law Firm, L.L.P., Kelsey Knoer represents clients as a general litigation attorney, advising on a broad range of civil matters, particularly in employment and business disputes. Knoer is also active in various local organizations, including YPN, Second Circuit Women in Law, and as a board member with Family Connection—a nonprofit that serves and supports individuals and families with loved ones in prison.

This article: (a) is for general informational purposes only, (b) may or may not contain the most up-to-date legal information, and (c) does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by the transmission or receipt of this article. You must contact your own competent, independent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction in order to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ribbon Cuttings

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting ceremonies for members to celebrate joining the Chamber, milestone anniversaries, expansions or remodelings. Ribbon cutting ceremonies are organized free of charge for members and are held Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The public and all Chamber members are invited to share in the celebration. Call (605) 336-1620 for more information or to schedule your event.

Groundbreaking ceremonies are coordinated by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. Call (605) 339-0103 for more information or to schedule your event.

Agua Fresh

NEW LOCATION

101 S. PHILLIPS AVE. aguafreshfood.com Agua Fresh believes that the balance of body, mind and spirit must be provided for happiness.

All the vitamins, enzymes and minerals are kept untouched by cold press method; health, happiness, joy, energy, plenty of laughter and love. L to R: Bilal Akamin, Brian Sittig, David Thompson, Megan Jansick, April Meyerink, Sinan Taskin (owner), Lynda Billars, Laurie Knutson and Thomas Thone.

Avera McKennan Surgery Services

EXPANSION

1325 S. CLIFF AVE. avera.org Avera McKennan Surgery Services has seven new operating suites with state-of-the-art technology for the best surgical experience.

L to R: Mary Leedom, Jay Soukup, Sister Mary Thomas, David Flicek (president & CEO), Dr. Micahel Person, Jay Rasmussen, Dr. Luis Rojas, Alex Ramirez, Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger, Lindy Hill and Dr. Sandy King.

KFC / A&W

3401 E. 10TH ST. KFC / A&W has been remodeled to the new KFC American Showman design. L to R: Jason Wessel, Jay Soukup, Cindi Johnson, Mike Steffes (restaurant leader), April Meyerink, Rooty and Robin Wessel.

REMODEL

LifeLight Communications

420 S. DULUTH AVE. lifelight.org LifeLight is launching a brand-new Youth Center to reach teens in Sioux Falls. L to R: Nathan Schock, Josh Muckenhirn, Julie Nelson, April Meyerink, Laurie Knutson, Rachelle Brewer, Mayor Paul TenHaken, Josh Brewer (CEO), Kim Haiar, Alan Greene, Vicki Greene and Stan Graber.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Oh My Cupcakes!

3326 E. 10TH ST. ohmycupcakes.com Oh My Cupcakes! is delighted to now be a part of the east side neighborhood. L to R: Emily Johnson, Jodi Ward, Deb Nelson, Melissa Johnson (founder/CEO), Laurie Knutson, James Payer II, Amanda Feldkamp, Mike Hauck, Sara Wevik, Jay Soukup, Rachel Chrans and MaKayla Karow.

NEW LOCATION

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Sioux Falls 328 S. PHILLIPS AVE. spiceandtea.com

NEW MEMBER

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The Spice & Tea Exchange of Sioux Falls sells loose-leaf teas, custom blends, spices and herbs, peppers, flavor-infused sugars and salts.

L to R: Rhiannon Israel, Karla Santi, Nathan Stallinga, Tami Brown (owner), Vernon Brown, Emma Brown, Meggie Miller, April Meyerink and Tammy Beintema.

Tessier’s, Inc.

700 W. CHEROKEE ST. tessiersinc.com Tessier’s Inc., a premier mechanical contractor serving the Midwest region, is celebrating their 100th anniversary as a South Dakota business.

L to R: Bill DeNet, Mike Wagner, Reid Rasmussen, Rashid Kadir, Gopal Vyas (chairman), Laurie Knutson, Sara Bertch, Jay Rasmussen and Shawn Kast.

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

Village Cooperative of Sioux Falls 3220 W. 57TH ST. villagecooperative.com Village Cooperative of Sioux Falls is designed for active seniors who want an entirely maintenance-free lifestyle with all the financial benefits of home ownership.

L to R: Tim Sturdevant, Erica Beck, Cissy Buhler, Kirstie Plows, Shane Wright and Jay Rasmussen.

GROUNDBREAKING

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MEMBERSHIP

New Members

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

An online Membership Directory can be found at siouxfallschamber.com. Want to become a member?

Call (605) 336-1620.

Charisse Oland Associate Member

Agricultural Products Jeff Behrens, (605) 864-7801 corteva.us

Insurance Peter McCormick, (605) 271-1631 5416 W. 26th St., 57106 agents.farmers.com/sd/sioux-falls/peter-mccormick

Great Shots

Entertainment Jonathan Buckley, (605) 312-7950 2505 W. Benson Rd., 57107 greatshots.golf

Next Door Photos Sioux Falls

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls Jolene Masloski

Prairie Roots Chiropractic & Functional Medicine

Hotels & Motels Jolene Matheson, (605) 361-2202 100 N. Phillips Ave., 57104 hotelonphillips.com

Corteva

Farmers Insurance Peter McCormick Agency

Hotel on Phillips

Affiliate-Real Estate (605) 321-9470 6300 S. Connie Ave., 57108 jolenemasloski.kw.com

Photography Amanda Scotting, (605) 321-1441 1117 W. 9th St., 57104 siouxfalls.nextdoorphotos.com

Chiropractors, DC Cheryl Bones, (605) 271-5640 2333 W. 57th St. #103, 57108 prairierootschiro.com

Lupulin Brewing Company

Brewers Jeff Zierdt, (605) 275-5544 2425 S. Shirley Ave. #112, 57106 lupulinbrewing.com

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Member Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their milestone membership anniversaries this month. They are part of a continued commitment to our community through their investment in the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about Chamber membership, contact (605) 336-1620 or sfacc@siouxfalls.com. Find a complete Membership Directory online at siouxfallschamber.com.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Showplace Kitchens

5 YEARS

Bonds-Surety & Fidelity cnasurety.com Member since 1907

The Hockey Headquarters

Associate Member

CNA Surety

Farm Credit Services of America

Mortgages/Lending-Residential & Commercial fcsamerica.com Member since 1922

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Banks fnbsf.com Member since 1907

Cabinet Manufacturing, Sales showplacekitchens.com

Hockey thehockeyheadquarters.com

Van Hofwegen Dental Dentists vanhofwegendental.com

15 YEARS

323rd Chemical Company/ United States Army Reserve EAPC Architects Engineers Architects, Engineers, Planners eapc.net

Fernson Brewing Company, LLC Brewers fernson.com

Bell Bank

Goosmann Law Firm

Banks usbank.com Member since 1926

Fogies Liquor Gallery

Home2 Suites by Hilton

30 YEARS

Green Eggs and RAM, Inc.

FIRST YEAR REINVESTORS

U.S. Bank

American Family Insurance Les Kruse Agency Insurance amfam.com

RSArchitects

Architects rsarchitects-sd.com

25 YEARS

Granite Accents

Countertops graniteaccentsinc.com

Vision Care Associates Optometrists, O.D. visioncareassociates.net

Associate Member bellbanks.com

Liquor-Retail fogiesliquor.com

Computer Sales, Service-Hardware/Software greeneggsandram.com

Mickelson & Company Business Consultants mickco.com

Twetten’s Interiors Interior Design twettens.com

Visions Eye Care & Therapy Center Optometrists, O.D. sdvisions.com

10 YEARS

Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce

Attorneys goosmannlaw.com

Hotels & Motels siouxfalls.home2suites.com

Remember Rally, Inc. Associate Member rememberrally.org

South Dakota Development Corporation Associate Member thinksddc.com

Best Western Glo of Sioux Falls (Dawley Farm Hospitality LLC) Hotels & Motels

North Central International of Sioux Falls Trucking northcentralintl.com

Reliabank

Banks reliabank.com

20 YEARS

Associate Member brandonvalleychamber.com

Property Management

Fischer, Rounds & Associates, Inc.

Orangetheory Fitness (Narangi Sioux Falls LLC)

Kleenrite Company

JTC

ADL Properties, Inc. Great Plains Brokerage Insurance Brokerage gpbi.com

Ness Tax and Bookkeeping Service

Insurance fischerrounds.com

Cleaning Service kleenritecompany.com

Fitness Centers orangetheoryfitness.com

Trust Company jtcgroup.com

Tax Services nesstax.com

Parks Marina, Inc. Boats parksmarina.com

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Five questions is a monthly feature on a Chamber volunteer, Chamber member or staff member.

Want to be featured here? Call (605) 336-1620.

Five questions with Katie Haffeman Katie Haffeman is the general manager of KDLT-TV. She began her television broadcasting career in 2002 at KDLT and has grown through several roles with the station to her current position. In 2015 and 2016 she was nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy Award for “Overall Excellence” for KDLT-TV. Katie and her husband Mark have three children: Hailey, Chase and Tyler. When she is not cheering on her children at their sporting activities, she enjoys long distance running and volunteering for Junior Achievement, Rotary, St. Michael Parish, Girls on the Run, EmBe Camp CEO and KDLT’s Coats for All.

How did you choose your profession?

When I was young and spending summers at our lake cabin, the KDLT signal came in the strongest and had the best summer sports to watch; needless to say, I was hooked! When I was in college, I interned at KDLT and knew this was where I was meant to be. I enjoy meeting new people, problem solving and being challenged, so sales seemed to come naturally to me. KDLT isn’t just a job, I am proud of where I work, it’s my home away from home and it’s fun.

What makes a great leader?

KATIE HAFFEMAN KDLT-TV

There is a saying that I strive to live by: “As you climb, lift. We grow muscles by lifting weights; we grow powerful by lifting each other.” As professionals we need to empower each other, not tear each other down. Someone else’s success does not lessen our own successes. Be confident in yourself, in your skills and treat others in the way you want to be treated. There should be a strong value in supporting others to help achieve their ambitions. As you climb, lift.

What is your favorite thing about Sioux Falls?

I am very proud to call Sioux Falls home. I can’t put into words what Sioux Falls means to me or what my favorite thing is because there are so many. I was born here, made memories growing up here and came full circle as I am now raising my family here. We are blessed to live in a community that is forward-thinking, has amazing opportunities and is still a safe place where you can drive anywhere in under 15 minutes and are bound to run into someone you grew up with when you walk down the street. Memories are everywhere!

What is the best thing the Chamber does for the Sioux Falls area?

An amazing benefit to joining the Chamber is the new member benefit package.

KDLT has been a Chamber media partner since 2008, and we are proud to offer a mutually beneficial package to new Chamber members!

What is your favorite television program?

Anything sports, specifically the Minnesota Vikings! I love watching Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame, football of any sort, Olympics, tennis and golf, but only if Tiger Woods is playing.

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