October 2016 Chamber News by Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News October 2016

KAPASKA READY TO LEAD CHAMBER THROUGH TRANSITION YEAR

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce â&#x20AC;¢ siouxfallschamber.com

Vol. 52, No. 1

IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY

Kapaska ready to lead Chamber through transition year..... 24-28 FEATURES

Community leaders join Chamber Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Leadership Sioux Falls-31 class announced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 IN EVERY ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-22 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Chamber Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Using Your Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Business News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-49 Membership Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 From the Archives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ON THE COVER Dave Kapaska, D.O., Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, is the 2016-17 Chair of the Board of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. He took over the Chamber’s top volunteer role Oct. 1 and will be officially celebrated at the 110th Annual Meeting on Oct. 18.

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SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For editorial information, call: (605) 336-1620 Chamber News is published monthly by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1425, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Advertising and editorial deadlines can be found at siouxfallschamber.com under News & Publications. Postmaster please send address changes to: Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1425, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425 Phone: (605) 336-1620 • Email: sfacc@siouxfalls.com

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

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

We will maintain the Chamber’s strength, relevancy in year of transition This 2016-17 year at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is one of transition and change. We have the normal changing of leadership with some Board of Directors members retiring and new Directors being nominated and taking office on Oct. 1. Also, the Chamber’s new officers for 2016-17 will be joining me and assuming their important leadership responsibilities to our Chamber membership on that date. The biggest change? At the end of this calendar year our President/CEO Evan Nolte is retiring after 37 years at the helm of the Chamber. It goes without saying that Evan’s leadership and steady hand have guided our organization to a place of prominence in the community, region and state. DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. 2016-17 Chair of the Board

You’ll be hearing a lot about the workforce priority in the months and years to come.

Our challenge as Chamber leadership is to find the next Evan Nolte — that dynamic individual who can help lead our Chamber and our community into the future. This will not be an easy task. However, through the leadership of 2015-16 Chair of the Board Paul Bruflat and others serving on our Search Committee, I feel confident that we will be successful. I know the commitment of the community leaders serving on the Chamber board and our commitees is strong and that we understand our responsibility to ensure that Evan’s work is carried on and our members are assured of the strength and relevancy of our chamber of commerce organization. Losing Evan is not our only challenge in the next year. Like other growing communities across the country, workforce development — the attraction and retention of our workforce — is a tremendous challenge and opportunity. Thankfully, our Sioux Falls area leaders have unified our resources through a Strategic Workforce Action Agenda, based on findings from our 2015 task force. Solving this issue won’t be easy. In fact, there is risk involved in even tackling the issue at all. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation through Forward Sioux Falls — and our community partners — do not shy away from challenges. You’ll be hearing a lot about the workforce priority in the months and years to come. But first, we’ll celebrate all that we’ve accomplished. I encourage you to attend our 110th Annual Meeting on Oct. 18. It’s an opportunity to thank Evan and other community leaders for all they’ve done for our members and the community.

2016-17 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center CHAIR-ELECT STEVE VAN BUSKIRK Van Buskirk Companies VICE CHAIR TIM STURDEVANT Sturdevant’s Auto Parts TREASURER BOBBI THURY Legacy Law Firm, P.C. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR PAUL BRUFLAT CNA Surety PRESIDENT/CEO EVAN NOLTE Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS BILL ALBRECHT Argus Leader Media WENDY BERGAN JDS Industries DAN DOYLE Cutler Law Firm GARY GASPAR Interstate Office Products SHARON HASELHOFF Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort MIKE HAUCK Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC JOHN HENKHAUS The Everist Company JAY HUIZENGA KELOLAND-TV DEAN KARSKY Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency LAURIE KNUTSON EmBe MARK MICKELSON Mickelson & Co. CHRISTY NICOLAISAN Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls ALEX RAMIREZ USA Media TV CARL WYNJA U.S. Bank

EX-OFFICIO CINDY HEIBERGER Minnehaha County Commission MAYOR MIKE HUETHER City of Sioux Falls DR. BRIAN MAHER Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System JIM SCHMIDT Lincoln County Commission TODD THOELKE Sioux Falls School Board ROBERT WEHDE Sioux Falls Catholic Schools CHAMBER & CVB STAFF EVAN NOLTE President/CEO CLAY BAK CVB Sales Manager THANE BARNIER Web Development & IT Manager MATT BARTHEL CVB Communications Manager JOAN BARTLING Finance & Accounting Director JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Specialist SHIRLEY BUSEMAN Receptionist CINDY CHRISTENSEN Agri-Business Division Manager RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager ANNA ELIASON CVB Sales Manager AMY M. FARR Membership Sales & Retention Manager JEFF FEJFAR Web Designer LAUREN FOSHEIM Small Business & Leadership Development Manager MARY HUBLOU CVB First Impressions Manager/Project Assistant

JAY KALTENBACH CVB Services/Resale Manager MARK LEE Public Affairs & Communications Director PAT LUND Membership Development Director MIKE LYNCH Public Affairs & Research Manager JILL NIEDRINGHAUS CVB Sales Assistant WENDY NEUHARTH Membership Services Administrative Assistant KRISTA ORSACK CVB Director of Marketing KATHIE PUTHOFF CVB Administrative Assistant TERI SCHMIDT CVB Executive Director KAYLA SCHOLTEN Young Professionals Network Manager TERESA SCHREIER Public Affairs & Communications Assistant SUSAN SEACHRIS Administrative/Accounting Assistant EMILY SPERRY CVB Creative Development Manager TATE STENSGAARD CVB Sales Manager JACKIE WENTWORTH CVB Sales Manager VALERIE WILLSON Membership Events Manager ERIN ZIMMERMAN CVB Sales Manager

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CALENDARS

CHAMBER

Events Calendar

Dates, times and locations are subject to change. For a current listing of all Chamber events, visit siouxfallschamber.com, read the weekly edition of Quickly, or call (605) 336-1620. You can register and pay for events online at siouxfallschamber.com.

FEATURED EVENTS

5 p.m. Social • 6:30 p.m. Dinner • 7:30 p.m. Program Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N. West Ave. DETAILS: Celebrate the Chamber and the community at the 110th

Annual Meeting. We’ll recognize several volunteers, including new Chair of the Board Dave Kapaska, as well as honoring retiring Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte. The keynote is presented by generational experts BridgeWorks, who will touch on how the generations in today’s workforce are different from one another and how we can better work together. See page 34 in this issue for more information.

COST: $85 per person with reserved tables of 10; the first 100 reserved

OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP

MIXER

TUESDAY, OCT. 6

110TH ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, OCT. 18

SPONSORED BY:

4:30-6:30 p.m. Brown & Saenger 621 W. Russell St.

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

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

table orders will receive one complimentary ticket to the Oct. 19 Workforce Workshop RSVP: tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKFORCE: A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP WITH BRIDGEWORKS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19

8:30-9 a.m. Registration • 9-11:30 a.m. Workshop Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N. West Ave. DETAILS: Get a more in-depth look at the generations at this 2.5 hour

workshop. This event will benefit frontline employees and anyone who’d like to better understand their customers and fellow co-workers. Attendees will receive a copy of the book: “When Generations Collide. Who They Are. Why They Clash.” See page 34 in this issue for more information.

COST: $70 per person; LIMITED SEATING RSVP: tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050

FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE OCT. 24-NOV. 15

2016 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

FRIDAY, NOV. 11 • 10:30 A.M. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, 2900 S. CLIFF AVE. DETAILS: Sponsored by the Chamber’s Military & Veterans Affairs Committee and other veterans organizations, this annual program recognizes those who have served.

COST: Free and open to the public. MORE INFORMATION: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

Kick-off, Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Marson’s Wacko Comedy Club, 3224 E. 10th St. Wrap-up, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., Riviera Events & Catering, 26665 481st St., Brandon, SD DETAILS: Join the Chamber Ambassadors in selling the benefits of belonging to the Chamber. Be part of a team or share leads. MORE INFORMATION: afarr@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2013

NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER & HOLIDAY FAIR TUESDAY, NOV. 22

4:30-7 p.m. Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, 3200 W. Maple St. DETAILS: This Mixer features the Holiday Fair, with Chamber members

promoting their holiday gifts and service ideas. Booth space is available. Sponsored by Midco

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

DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER TUESDAY, DEC. 13

4:30-6:30 p.m. The District, 4521 W. Empire Pl. DETAILS: Sponsored by The District COST: $5 or use your Mixer Pass RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

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Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Young Professionals Network

UPCOMING EVENTS

To RSVP to any of these events, email kscholten@siouxfalls.com or call (605) 373-2002. Visit siouxfallsypn.com for a full list of events. The YPN is celebrating Manufacturing Week by offering Community Connection tours to two local manufacturers. Learn more about this industry and some cool products being made and developed right here in the Sioux Falls area. Tour space is limited and is for YPN members only.

YPN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: MAGUIRE IRON TUESDAY, OCT. 4

Noon-1 p.m. Maguire Iron, 1610 N. Minnesota Ave. DETAILS: Join us for a tour of Maguire Iron who, since 1915, has been a regional leader in concept, construction, maintenance and repair of water towers. They serve thousands of communities in 33 states with over 100 employees. COST: Free to attend, YPN members only.

YPN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5

4-5 p.m. A-OX Welding Supply Co., 101 N. Harlem Ave. DETAILS: Join us for a tour of A-OX Weld-

ing Supply Co., established in 1946. They’re a producer for PurityPlus Specialty Gases and also adventure into ultrasonic cylinder examination, more medical gases, specialty gases for lasers, emissions testing, and robotics just to name a few. Come learn more about this unique company! COST: Free to attend, YPN members only.

YPN SOCIAL ACTION TEAM MEETING TUESDAY, OCT. 4 4-5 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: The Social Team meets the first

Tuesday of the month and is open to any member looking to get more involved. The YPN Social Team focuses on social events that showcase our community while providing a positive environment for networking, socializing and developing connections. COST: Free to attend, open to everyone.

YPN MORNING BUZZ-DOWNTOWN WEDNESDAY, OCT. . 5

YPN POWER LUNCH THURSDAY, OCT. 20

over a cup of coffee! Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker and don’t forget your business cards. COST: Free to attend, food/drink on your own.

to network and expand your professional contacts. There’s no program or agenda, just good conversations among YPN members. COST: Free to attend, lunch on your own.

7:30-8:30 a.m. Pappy’s, 101 S. Phillips Ave. DETAILS: Network with other YPN members

YPN MORNING BUZZ-SOUTH WEDNESDAY, OCT. . 5

7:30-8:30 a.m. Panera Bread, 5117 S. Louise Ave. DETAILS: Network with other YPN members

over a cup of coffee! Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker and don’t forget your business cards. COST: Free to attend, food/drink on your own.

YPN PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEETING THURSDAY, OCT. . 6

4-5 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: The YPN Personal & Professional

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

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH JOHN T. MEYER WEDNESDAY, OCT. . 12

Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: John Meyer is Co-founder and CEO

of Lemonly. Lemonly helps companies tell their story through visuals specializing in infographics, videos and microcontent. Lemonly works with brands like Marriott, Major League Baseball, Netflix, Under Armour, the Green Bay Packers and the United Nations. Meyer is a 2016 Finalist for EY’s Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year and in 2013 was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 10 Emerging Entrepreneurs. Meyer loves to cheer on the Minnesota Twins, spend time with his wife, Paige, and daughter, Margot. A Seat at the Table is open to the first 20 people to register and for YPN members only. COST: $10, includes lunch.

Noon-1 p.m. PAve, 130 S. Phillips Ave. DETAILS: YPN Power Lunches are a great way

OUR SIOUX FALLS: FOUNDATION PARK WEDNESDAY, OCT. . 26

Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: Foundation Park will be South Da-

kota’s first economic development megasite. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the City of Sioux Falls and Forward Sioux Falls formed a committed partnership with the Sioux Falls Development Foundation to work on this 820-acre project. Come listen as VP of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation Dean Dziedzic shares an update on the progress of Foundation Park and how it will impact Sioux Falls and South Dakota.

COST: Free to attend, brown bag lunch.

YPN MORNING BUZZ-DOWNTOWN WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 7:30-8:30 a.m. Pappy’s, 101 S. Phillips Ave. DETAILS: Network with other YPN members

over a cup of coffee! Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker and don’t forget your business cards. COST: Free to attend, food/drink on your own.

YPN MORNING BUZZ-SOUTH WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2

7:30-8:30 a.m. Panera Bread, 5117 S. Louise Ave. DETAILS: Network with other YPN members

over a cup of coffee! Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker and don’t forget your business cards. COST: Free to attend, food/drink on your own.

Connect WITH THE

YPN

Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network .com/siouxfallsypn @siouxfallsypn

Find us on social media or visit siouxfallsypn.com

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OCTOBER Events listed 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 list of events they may be interested in attending. By combining the calendars, you can see when there’s going to be a large number of visitors in the community and learn about events and activities you want to attend. 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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Animal Collective

Celtic Thunder

Hunting Film Tour

Art & Wine Walk

Here Come the Mummies

Showcase of Remodled Homes

Carrie Underwood

Premonition Live! Featuring Z*Stonish and Travis Nye

Strawbale Winery Harvest Festival

8-9

A Riverview Pumpkin Festival

Priceless, The Tour for King and Country

Shaping Sound

Take Back The Night

TECH N9NE

Midco Aquatic Center Grand Opening

13-16

The Secret Garden

Derek Amato with Tony DeBlois and Friends

14-15

etc. expo for her

Make America Rock Again

Halloween Hike

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 110th Annual Meeting

The Aluminum Show

Alina Kiryayaeva

Blackberry Smoke - Like An Arrow Tour

Alicia Olatuja

20-23

The Secret Garden

19 Everclear

21-23

Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair

An Evening with Henry Rollins

Twisted Sister

Chase Rice with Special guest Ryan Hurd and Lacy Cavalier

Volunteer Expo

25th Annual Parade of Lights

24 Pentatonix

26 Hairball

Jingle Bell Run

28-30 ZooBoo

Brand New

I Love the 90s

28-29

RENT 20th Anniversary

USF Fall Instramental Concert

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Granger Smith and Earl Dibbles Jr.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

4-6

The Great Gatsby

Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience Holiday Concert

Who’s Bad

Tonic Sol-fa Holiday Concert

USF Fall Choral Concert

Breakfast with Santa

10-13

The Great Gatsby

Purple Reign

Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

11-12

Sioux Empire Arts and Crafts Show

Ralphie May

Five Finger Death Punch and Shine Down

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience

17-20

Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure

The Fab Four — The Ultimate Tribute

17-30

USF Theatre Production: Much Ado About Nothing

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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 2016

JULY 2016

8,171 PERMITS

2014 2015

Bismarck 2.4%

9,265 PERMITS

2016

5,300 PERMITS Fargo 2.3%

Source: City of Sioux Falls

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value AUGUST 2016

Rapid City 2.4%

$525 $500 $475

Total Construction Value

$450

New Non-Residential Construction Value

Minneapolis/ St. Paul 3.5% Rochester 3.1%

Sioux Falls 1.9%

Cedar Rapids 4.0% Des Moines 3.7%

Omaha Lincoln 3.6% 3.2%

$425 $400 $375

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

$350

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

$325 $300

Agriculture Trends

$275

JULY 2016

$250

$526.4 million $234.1 million

$225

SOUTH DAKOTA

$13

$150

$12

$125

$11 (IN MILLIONS)

$50

(PER BUSHEL) U.S.

$14

$502.3 million $178.3 million

$175

$75

SOYBEANS

$15

$200

$100

$16

$396.7 million $49.4 million

2014

Source: City of Sioux Falls

2015

2016

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview AUGUST 2016

$10

$9.95

$9.32

$10.20

$9.52

$9.66

$8 $7

CORN

(PER BUSHEL) U.S.

New Listings: 656 Days on the Market Until Sale: 78 Median Sales Price: $187,000 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,550 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

$3.80

$3.53

July 2015

$3.82

$3.60

$3.48

$3.40

SOUTH DAKOTA

June July

2016

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FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

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.

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers LYNDA BILLARS

The Lynda B. Advantage/ Team Billars & Associates KW

CINDI JOHNSON Spectrum Marketing Services

JACK DYVIG

Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club

EMILY SPERRY

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

LARRY AYRES Ayres Group

DAREN ANDERSON Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.

KAYLA SCHOLTEN Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

TATE STENSGAARD Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

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BERNIE DEWALD

McKinneyOlson Insurance

JULIE NELSON

American Bank & Trust

MATT BARTHEL Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

JACKIE WENTWORTH Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

MIKE HAUCK

Accord Commercial Team Real Estate

KELLY GROVIJAHN

Yoli the Better Body Company

MARY HUBLOU

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Ambassador Team of the Month for September was Team Billars: Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Team Billars & Associates KW; Larry Ayres, Ayres Group; and Bernie DeWald, McKinneyOlson Insurance. The Top Sales Award went to Larry Ayres, Ayres Group, and the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award went to Mike Hauck, Accord Commercial Real Estate. Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for August. Second place honors went to Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc. Julie Nelson, American Bank & Trust, was awarded third place honors. The ribbon cutting attendance award went to Kelly Grovijahn, Yoli the Better Body Company, and the Reinvestment Award was awarded to Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club. The Diplomat Team of the Month for August was Captain Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.; Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA; Angie Wahl, All-Star Travel; Dustin Brouwer, Sioux Falls Seminary; and Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services.

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 sfacc@siouxfalls.com.

FACES & PLACES

New Faces & Promotions Kayla Scholten is the Young Professionals Network Manager for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Scholten holds a degree in Business Administration: Human Resource Management from Dordt College. She is a native of Inwood, Iowa. The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau hired several new staff members. Mary Hublou is the First Impressions/ Project Manager. She previously worked for the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls for the past six years. Emily Sperry is the Creative Development Manager. She previously worked for Spartan Motors. Tate Stensgaard is a Sales Manager. He received his degree in Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration from Western Illinois University, where he was a member of the basketball team. Jackie Wentworth is the Group Tour Sales Manager after serving as the Director of Alumni Relations for Dakota Wesleyan University for the past 11 years. Matt Barthel was promoted to Communications Manager. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls promoted Kyle Cipperley to Trust Investments Manager; he has been with the bank for seven years. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls also welcomed the several individuals to their downtown location. Josh Kayser is an Ag Banker. He is an Augustana University graduate and has more than 13 years of experience in the agriculture industry. Mitch Nelson is an Investment Broker Trainee. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in Business Finance. Thomas Newman

is an Ag Banker. He is a South Dakota State University graduate and has more than six years of experience in the agriculture industry. Veronica Paulson is a Personal Trust Account Administrator. She earned degrees from the University of South Dakota and the University of South Dakota, School of Law. StarMark Cabinetry announced several new staff members and promotions. Steve Holtz is the Customer Service Manager. Holtz has more than 20 years of customer service and sales experience, most recently with First Financial Service Center in Sioux Falls. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota. Emily South is the Shift Production Manager, where she will be responsible for all cabinetry manufacturing operations on the third shift. South was Continuous Improvement Manager for Westland Manufacturing and Operations Manager at Sign-A-Rama. She is a graduate of Babson College with a master’s degree in Business Administration. Priscilla Briones is the Safety Technician. Briones has several years of environmental, health and safety experience in a manufacturing setting, most recently at Adams Thermal Systems. John Hilgeman is the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager. Hilgeman has 11 years’ experience leading, managing and directing large-scale safety programs. He was most recently Deputy Director of Safety for the New York Bridge Project in New York. Hilgeman has a bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety Management from Indiana State University. Joni Zephier is the Receptionist. Bryon Krutsch is the

Maintenance Manager. Most recently he managed the Maintenance Department at Adams Thermal Systems. He graduated with honors from Southeast Technical Institute. Andrew Coats is the Finish Production Manager. Coats has more than 10 years of manufacturing and engineering experience, most recently at Adams Thermal Systems as an Operations Manager. He is a graduate of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Dominic Grayson is the Shift Production Manager. Grayson previously worked at Rosebud Manufacturing as a Production Manager. He has an associate’s degree from Dakota State University and served in the Navy Reserve. Melisa Gatter joined StarMark Cabinetry 12 years ago. She was recently promoted to Finish Production Supervisor for the second shift. Jeff Ptacek is Director of Product Development. Ptacek joined StarMark Cabinetry’s design staff in 1993 and moved into training and then product development. Ptacek is a Certified Kitchen Designer and a graduate of Iowa State University. Amy Smolik is the Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Communications for Augustana University. Previously, Smolik spent more than 17 years at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce as the Marketing & Communications Manager and editor of Chamber News. She is a graduate of South Dakota State University.

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FACES & PLACES

Honors & Awards First Bank & Trust was named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2016. The program was initiated in 2013 to identify, recognize and honor the best banks to work for in the nation. It is a project of American Banker and Best Companies Group. In all, 60 banks achieved “Best Bank” status in this fourth year for the program. First Bank & Trust ranked No. 17 on the list.

GROW South Dakota  (Eastern South Dakota): $10,000; Native Educational Endeavors, INC. (Statewide): $9,947; PAST Foundation (Statewide): $10,000; South Dakota Agricultural Foundation (Statewide): $10,000; South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership Foundation (Statewide): $10,000; and Sioux Empire Character Counts Coalition, Inc. (Sioux Falls): $10,000.

The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) selected 14 South Dakota nonprofits to receive $139,947 through its Community Innovation Grant program. Offered in partnership with the Bush Foundation, the Community Innovation Grant program supports efforts to find breakthrough solutions to community challenges across the state. These recipients were selected during the second grant round of 2016. The SDCF Grantmaking Committee chose to financially support the following projects: Alzheimer’s Association, South Dakota Chapter (Statewide): $10,000;

Jay Snyder, Outside Sales Professional at FASTSIGNS of Sioux Falls, received the Bronze Sales Award at the 2016 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit. The Bronze Sales Award recognizes outside sales professionals who achieved sales between $300,000-$499,999 from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. With more than 615 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers worldwide, 90 outside sales professionals received this award.

stickers in August: K-Mart (E. 10th Street), Moe’s Southwest Grill, Honeybaked Ham, Valley Inn, Walmart (south), Lloyd Companies, Ode to Food and Drinks, and Lil Troopers Learning Center. The Pinnacle event is a special recognition program designed to recognize and reward the top performing U.S. Bank employees. The following employees were recognized: Flo Ducheine, branch manager at 69th Street and Minnesota Avenue; Michele Hawk, branch manager at 33rd Street and Minnesota Avenue; Scott Grunewaldt and Nathan Engbers, banking relationship managers at 8th Street & Main Avenue, David O’Hara and Tom Schroeder, Ag Banking Relationship Managers at N. Minnesota Avenue and Dan Freese, Senior U.S. Bancorp Financial Advisor at 8th Street & Main Avenue.

The following businesses were awarded Disability Friendly Recognition Program

Leadership Make-A-Wish South Dakota elected its 2016-17 board members and officers: Chair Brian Grady, Lloyd Companies; Vice Chair Gina Hopkins, CorTrust Bank; Secretary Steve Morgans, Myers, Billion, LLP; Treasurer Anita Drummond, First PREMIER Bank; and Past Chair Nancy Wahlstrom, The First National Bank of Sioux Falls. New board members are Jim Berman, KSFY-TV; Doug Ekeren, Avera Sacred Heart, and Dr. Kimmy Hart, Sanford Health Pediatrics.

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Board members reelected to a second term are Joe Entenman, J&L Harley-Davidson, Gina Hopkins and Matthew Hocks, Sanford Health. Other board members are Bob Compton, Dacotah Bank (Aberdeen); Courtney Ehlers, Avera Health; Tim Hilber, Sioux Falls Ford Lincoln and Luxury Auto Mall; Bobbi Thury, Legacy Law Firm, P.C.; and Tasha Unkenholz, Unkenholz Family Dental (Rapid City). Dr. Rick Kooima, Avera McGreevy Clinic, was elected as a new medical

advisor. Additional medical advisors are Dr. Clark Likness, Brown Clinic (Watertown), Dr. Donald Oliver, Black Hills Pediatrics (Rapid City) and Dr. James Wallace, Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic.

FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

3 1, 2, 3, 4 LifeScape hosted the September Membership Mixer, with approximately 250 members in attendance.

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FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

7 4 The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce annually invites the Congressional Delegation to speak to Chamber members at its Inside Washington series. U.S. Sen. John Thune spoke to members on Aug. 30. Earlier in August, members had the opportunity to hear from U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem. 5, 6 Following the Inside Washington luncheon, U.S. Sen. spoke to members of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network. 7 The Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network hosted Tyler Haahr, Chair of the Board and CEO of Meta Financial Group and MetaBank, at an event called A Seat at the Table. This small group event allows YPN members to learn from and ask questions of business leaders. 8 The Chamber’s Sports & Recreation Committee toured the new Orthopedic Institute and GreatLIFE Malaska Performance & fitness Center, located at the corner of 69th Street and Southeastern Avenue. Brad Pfeifle (on right), Vice President of Sports Medicine and Rehab Services, shared Orthopedic Institutes’s vast levels of care and treatment programs as well as OI’s athletic training program.

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FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

11 9 Jill Franken, City of Sioux Falls, shared the results of the Community Health Assessment that was a collaborative effort between Avera Health, the City of Sioux Falls and Sanford Health. 10 Board member Gary Gaspar, Interstate Office Products, talked about the role that board members can play in keeping the Chamber’s membership strong and engaged. 11, 12 Community leaders serving on the 2016-17 Board of Directors and as Committee chairs attended a half-day planning session to learn more about the Chamber, talk about community challenges and the role that the Chamber can play in solving them both in the short- and long-terms. 13 2016-17 Chair of the Board Dave Kapaska, D.O., Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, facilitated the afternoon’s discussion.

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10.18.2016 Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 110th Annual Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N. West Ave. 5 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Dinner | 7:30 p.m. Program | 9:15 p.m. Post-reception

Presenting 2016-17 Chair of the Board

Presentation of the 2016-17 Chair of the Board Dave Kapaska, D.O., Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center Recognition of retiring board members and 2015-16 Chair of the Board Paul Bruflat, CNA Surety Honoring retiring Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte Keynote presentation from BridgeWorks Generation Experts Hannah Ubl and Scott Zimmer

Keynote presentation: BridgeWorks Generational Experts Hannah Ubl and Scott Zimmer

Dave Kapaska, D.O., Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Generations in the Workforce: A hands-on workshop with BridgeWorks Want a more in-depth look at how to better work together? Join us for a fun, interactive workshop with BridgeWorks speakers Hannah Ubl and Scott Zimmer.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 Sioux Falls Convention Center 8:30-9 a.m. Registration 9-11:30 a.m. Program

Tickets are $70 per person LIMITED SEATING

BridgeWorks is a national leader in explaining the generations. Through an entertaining, fast-paced look at generational differences, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll better understand how and why people react differently in times of growth and change. Ubl and Zimmer are excellent storytellers and entertaining speakers whose message appeals to all. Whether you want to better understand your co-workers, customers or even your kids or parents, BridgeWorks will enlighten you.

Hannah Ubl (Millennial)

Scott Zimmer (Gen X)

Honoring 37 years of leadership: Evan Nolte Please join us in honoring Evan Nolte at the 110th Annual Meeting! This is a year of transition for the Chamber, as we celebrate Evanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement as the President/CEO of Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Evan is leaving the Chamber at the end of 2016 after 37 years at the helm. He has certainly worked together with countless other visionaries to make a positive impact on the city, region and state for years to come.

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Evan Nolte

Visit siouxfallschamber.com to reserve your ticket for the Annual Meeting. Tickets are $85 per person. Reserved tables of 10 are available. The first 100 tables purchased will also receive one complimentary ticket to the Wednesday, Oct. 19 workshop with BridgeWorks. See details in the green sidebar.

FACES & PLACES

Be Seen

14 Members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Business Transportation Committee and Business Leadership Council participated in the annual City Bus Tour. Thanks to City of Sioux Falls Planning Director Mike Cooper and Assistant Planning Director Jeff Schmitt for giving the tour.

14 In business, it’s not just what you know,

it’s who you know. And no matter your business size, there’s nothing like forming

PERSONAL CONNECTIONS in the local business community. When you’re a Chamber member, you have access to a wealth of people to learn from, create relationships with and do business together. Our hundreds of volunteers represent businesses of all sizes and industries from across the community. Our dedicated staff has more than 250 years of combined service to bettering the Sioux Falls area for our 2,200 Chamber members. Find new clients and customers among your fellow Chamber members, who support each other when purchasing goods and services.

Use the Chamber to be seen. JOIN TODAY: 336-1620

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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.

LEVITT AT THE FALLS NOV. 1, 2016-MARCH 31, 2017 $1.06 MILLION

STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE NOV. 1, 2017-MARCH 31, 2018 $1.19 MILLION

Create an outdoor concert venue in Sioux Falls, partnering with non-profit Levitt Pavilions

Create a living heritage outdoor plaza on the site of the original Sioux Falls Stockyards

BUTTERFLY HOUSE & MARINE COVE APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2017 $1.26 MILLION

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

Expand public aquarium exhibits in the Marine Cove

Create a new “Big Cats of Africa” exhibit

For more information on the Community Appeals Committee, call Mike Lynch at (605) 373-2006.

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COVER STORY

KAPASKA READY TO LEAD CHAMBER THROUGH TRANSITION YEAR BY AMY SMOLIK

For the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

“I’m a Millennial, Dr. K, so I need some feedback.” This conversation between the student fellow who is following Dr. Dave Kapaska around Avera McKennan Hospital & University Center for the next year epitomizes some of the conversations taking place in workplaces across the community as multiple generations make up today’s workforce. Workforce development challenges are not new to this area or across the country, however the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is among the many community organizations banding together to make an impact and improve retention and recruitment efforts. Kapaska became the Chamber’s 2016-17 Chair of the Board on Oct. 1, a position he will hold for the next 12 months. As Kapaska’s Chamber year kicks off at the 110th Annual Meeting workforce will be a major topic with the keynote presentation given by BridgeWorks, the leading experts on generations. There are five generations working today. Perhaps the single most limiting

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factor to the Sioux Falls area’s growth and future development is workforce. “The Forward Sioux Falls workforce initiative is huge. We need to maximize the capabilities of all people — in our diverse population, those with disabilities and all different entry points,” Kapaska said. BridgeWorks will provide “edu-tainment” to those who attend the Annual Meeting on Oct. 18. Through humor and video, they will help all generations better understand one another as well as how to better engage with each other and with their customers. It seemed a fitting topic to cover. The Forward Sioux Falls 2021 program incorporates four key initiatives from the 2015 Strategic Workforce Action Agenda. Forward Sioux Falls is the successful joint venture management partnership between the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. FSF 2021 is the seventh program. The campaign wrapped up earlier this year with program initiatives kicking off in April 2016.

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“Every person who moves here is an opportunity. We want to maximize the capabilities of all people and all of the different entry points to help with our workforce needs.” Like many businesses, Avera is also facing workforce challenges, from frontline jobs to technical positions. He said for physicians and specialized practices, recruiting is a national and international marketplace. And convincing potential employees to come to Sioux Falls when they aren’t familiar with the area is a challenge — until they arrive. “Once we get them to come for a visit, they will choose Sioux Falls.” The national marketing efforts through Forward Sioux Falls have helped elevate Sioux Falls. The work being done in the medical community — like Sanford’s worldwide clinics and Avera’s twins study with the Netherlands, for example — also helps, he said. “Now people pick a place to live and then find a job. Before, we’d find a job and then learn to live there,” he said. Kapaska’s career has taken him across the country. He played basketball and graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, where San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was one of his teammates and remains a lifelong friend. Following graduation, Kapaska was an assistant basketball coach and nationwide recruiter for the Air Force Academy. He earned his MBA from Southern Illinois University and also completed his pilot’s training and flew more than 2,500 hours as a pilot and aircraft commander worldwide.

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COVER STORY

In the early 1980s, Kapaska spent three years as the district sales manager and sales representative for Mobil Chemical Company in Woodland, Calif. From there he went on to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines. Kapaska completed his family practice residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. He went on to practice in Sac City, Iowa and Ankeny, Iowa before arriving at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in 1999. His first role was the Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs. He then spent one year as the Senior Vice President Medial Affairs at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines and returned to Avera as the Senior Vice President/Chief Medical Officer. In 2010, Kapaska was named the Regional President of Avera McKennan. Kapaska’s engagement with the business community through the Chamber has been eye-opening. It’s important to be visible and engaged in the community, he said. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the small circle of what you do and not engage outside that — that perspective has been a gift, Kapaska said. “The Chamber’s ability to engage with our community and state through our government relations has been an interesting process for me to learn about,” he said. “It’s a very valuable tool for members. The Chamber represents them and helps them learn the depth of the issues — much more than just the headlines.” In addition to implementing some of the workforce initiatives for the community, Kapaska is mindful of the Chamber Board’s responsibility in selecting its new leader. At the end of

DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. 2016-17 Chair of the Board Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

OCCUPATION

Regional President, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

HOME STATE Iowa

EDUCATION

U.S. Air Force Academy (B.S. in Engineering Management), Southern Illinois University (MBA), University of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

FAMILY

Wife, Mary Ann; three children: Tom, a pilot with Southwest Airlines in Las Vegas; Carolyn, a school psychologist with the Los Angeles School District; Katie, a midwife in Worthington, Minn.; six grandchildren

CHAMBER INVOLVEMENT

Forward Sioux Falls Joint Venture Management Committee, Board Liaison to the Military & Veterans Affairs Committee and Chairman of the Air Service Committee

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Visual Arts Center Board of Directors, McCrossans Boys Ranch Board of Directors, Sioux Empire United Way Professional Committee

THIS PAGE: Dave Kapaska talks to an Avera employee. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Dave Kapaska speaks at a Chamber Mixer that was hosted at the Prairie Center on the Avera campus. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM: This photo from Dave Kapaska’s college basketball days ran in The Denver Post with the following cutline: Anybody Need A Model For A Statue? Air Force’s Dave Kapaska looks like a hardcourt version of wing-footed Mercury as he sails across the end line to save an errant ball during Wednesday night’s Air Force-University of Denver basketball game at DU Field House. DU won 54-52. (Photo By Barry Staver/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

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COVER STORY

2016, Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte will retire after 37 years in this role. Picking the right person will help maintain membership value and membership strength within the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Kapaska said. “We have had amazing stability over the last 37 years with the experience of Evan Nolte — the history he carries and the knowledge of where we’ve been and where we’re going. We need to look to a person who can do that. It will require the Board and the staff to re-engage. We’ve taken some things for granted because Evan just knew,” Kapaska said. “This is a new adventure. We are working together to ensure the vibrancy of the business community.”

TOP: Dr. Dave Kapaska, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, assumed the Chamber’s top volunteer role on Oct. 1 as the 2016-17 Chair of the Board. BOTTOM: Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte and 2016-17 Chamber Chair of the Board Dr. Dave Kapaska, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, posed for a photo at the recent Board of Directors Planning Session held in September. Nolte will be retiring at the end of 2016.

A search committee was formed in the spring and has been working with Waverly Partners, a company that specializes in placing leaders in organizations like chambers of commerce, to find the next Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. But first, Nolte’s efforts will be celebrated. The Oct. 18 Annual Meeting includes time to reflect on Nolte’s successes and his thoughts about 37 years at the helm of the region’s pre-eminent business organization. “I’ve been all over the world as a pilot and people are so much the same. They want to be safe, have opportunities, have good things happen for their family and friends. It’s consistent wherever you go,” he said. “Sioux Falls is a wonderful place. We care for, hope and support one another.” And the Chamber of Commerce is part of what helps build a strong community where that can continue to happen.

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HEADLINES

Community leaders join Chamber Board of Directors 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. The following Chamber members have been elected and began their term of service Oct. 1, 2016: Bill Albrecht is the President of Argus Leader Media-Part of the USA Today Network. Albrecht has served on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement in St Cloud, Minn., and Sioux Falls, the State Board of Directors for Junior Achievement Minnesota, the United Way Board in St. Cloud, Minn., and Newark, Ohio; Create CommUNITY task force member in St Cloud, Minn., and the Board of Directors for the Minnesota and Ohio Newspaper BILL ALBRECHT Associations. Albrecht is a past member of the Argus Leader Media Chamber Ambassador Committee and served as a co-chair for the Advance Division for the Forward Sioux Falls 2021 campaign. Argus Leader Media has been a Chamber member since 1907. Dan Doyle is a Partner with Cutler Law Firm, LLP. He currently serves on the Sioux Empire United Way Board of Directors; is the Emerging Leaders Steering Committee Chair; The Co-op Natural Foods Board of Directors and Vice President; past Director for Sioux Falls Arts Council; Sioux Falls Downtown Citizens Advisory Committee; Construction Financial Management Association Board of Directors (Siouxland Chapter). Doyle’s involvement DAN DOYLE with the Chamber includes being a graduate Cutler Law Firm, LLP of the Leadership Sioux Falls 25; YPN Steering Committee Past Chair; Community Division Co-Chair for the Forward Sioux Falls 2021 campaign. Sharon Haselhoff is the General Manager of the Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort. Haselhoff is a current Chamber Diplomat, and member of the Lyon County Economic Development Board, Secretary of the Iowa Gaming Association and member of the Board, and member of the Dean’s Advisory Council, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University. In the past she has served as Vice-President and Member of the Washington SHARON HASELHOFF County Economic Development Board, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort Secretary/Treasurer of the G.I.V.E. Foundation, (Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere) and Member of the District Judicial Nomination Commission, District 5. Haselhoff was the 2016 recipient of the SME Women is Business Women Mentoring Women Award and 2008 recipient of the 40 under 40 Award from the Corridor Business Journal. Haselhoff served on the Pacesetter Division for the Forward Sioux Falls 2021 campaign. Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort has been a Chamber member since 2010.

Laurie Knutson is the CEO of EmBe (formerly the YWCA). She also serves as a director for First Bank & Trust and Downtown Sioux Falls. She was the 1999 Sales & Marketing Executives Young Woman of Excellence award recipient, the Business & Professional Women’s 1993 State Young Careerist Award recipient, and the 1990 YWCA LeaderLuncheon Model Employee Award recipient. Knudson also served in leadership roles with the YWCA, University of Sioux Falls Center for Women, American Cancer Society, and Sioux Empire United Way. Knutson is a graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls-7.

LAURIE KNUTSON EmBe

Christy Nicolaisen is the Executive Director for the Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls. She has been active in a number of areas in the community, including the Cultural Plan Advisory Committee, Sioux Empire Housing Partnership CHDO Board Member, Rotary Youth Councilor, Rotary Youth Exchange Officer, and Levitt Foundation Board Member. The Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls has been a Chamber member since 1997. CHRISTY NICOLAISEN Multi-Cultural Center The following Board members were of Sioux Falls also elected to serve one-year terms on the Chamber´s Executive Committee: Chair Dave Kapaska, D.O., Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center; Chair-Elect Steve Van Buskirk, Van Buskirk Companies; Vice Chair Tim Sturdevant, Sturdevant´s Auto Parts; Treasurer Bobbi Thury, Legacy Law Firm; and Immediate Past Chair Paul Bruflat, CNA Surety. Chamber President/ CEO Evan Nolte 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: Wendy Bergan, JDS Industries; Gary Gaspar, Interstate Office Products; Mike Hauck, Accord Commercial Real Estate LLC; John Henkhaus, The Everist Company; Jay Huizenga, KELO-TV; Dean Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency; Mark Mickelson, Mickelson & Company; Alex Ramirez, USA Media TV; and Carl Wynja, U.S. Bank. The following representatives also serve as ex-officio members: Cindy Heiberger, Minnehaha County Commission; Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent, Sioux Falls School District; Mayor Mike Huether, City of Sioux Falls; Jim Schmidt, Lincoln County Commission; Todd Thoelke, Sioux Falls School Board President; and Robert Wehde, Sioux Falls Catholic School System. The following retiring directors will be recognized at the Chamber’s 110th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 19: Immediate Past Chair Dana Dykhouse, First PREMIER Bank; Randy Bury, Sanford Health; Julie Darrington, CenturyLink; Betty Oldenkamp, Lutheran Social Services; and Rob TeKolste, Sammons Financial Group/Midland National Life Insurance Co.

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Sioux Falls, Rapid City chambers partner for South Dakota 2016 Washington, D.C. Fly-in While some 340 miles of interstate separates Sioux Falls from Rapid City, the two communities joined forces as one common voice for business, our communities and South Dakota during our Washington, D.C. Fly-in, held Sept. 6-9. Based on the feedback from those who attended and from the many people we met with in our nation’s capital, it was a successful visit. Rapid City has a history of conducting a fly-in every other year. As the Sioux Falls Chamber considered organizing a similar event, we concluded that if we could combine our voice with our west river sister city the message would be even more powerful. We approached the Rapid City Area Chamber leadership with our idea and they embraced it immediately.

By joining with Rapid City, we combine our voices and strengthen our message. We could have done two separate fly-ins and duplicated meetings and efforts, but that seemed unnecessary. In addition, we share a number of commonalities. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are the two largest urban environments in our state; we both have a very active tourism focus; we are the first and second largest chambers; we have diverse economies; and we both have military bases vitally important to our communities and the state. MARK LEE

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

By joining with Rapid City, we combine our voices and strengthen our message.

Two questions may come to your mind. First, why conduct a D.C. Fly-in? Second, why with Rapid City? As the largest chamber of commerce in the largest city in South Dakota, we cannot ignore the impact federal laws and regulations have on our communities and businesses. Our Chamber has a well-developed advocacy program at the local and state levels and an interest in growing our federal advocacy efforts. In the last few years we have made strides in our federal efforts as we regularly communicate with our delegation and the U.S. Chamber on important issues. Strengthening our commitment and our relationships is the next logical step. As we heard over and over from those we met with, our presence in D.C. matters to them and our message is important.

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Clearly one area of emphasis for our visit was the prospect of the F-35 bed down at Joe Foss Field (see the August Chamber News, viewable at chambernews.com). Our delegation was heavily weighted toward individuals who are actively working on this issue through the Air Guard, City and Regional Airport. Below is a summary of our visit. Tuesday, Sept. 6 — This was a travel day for the delegation. Most arrived early enough to enjoy seeing a sight or two before work began. That evening, we had an informal dinner where we became acquainted and conducted a full briefing on the trip itinerary. Wednesday, Sept. 7 — We began by meeting at Rep. Kristi Noem’s office for a tour of the Capitol. Late morning included a meeting with Sen. John Thune and some of his staff. We hosted about 20 congressional staffers for a casual meal and conversation. Developing staff relationships is vital to our advocacy efforts. The afternoon included meetings with Rep. Noem and Sen. Mike Rounds. At each meeting with a member of our congressional delegation, we heard from them and asked questions about issues important to business. We also heard from them how important these visits are to our advocacy efforts. During our meeting with Rep. Noem, Rep. Kevin Brady from Texas joined us. Rep. Brady is originally from Rapid City, graduated from the University of South Dakota, worked for the Rapid City Chamber and is now the Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. It is

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

OPPOSITE PAGE: Members of the Sioux Falls and Rapid City delegations are preparing for a briefing by U.S. Chamber of Commerce staff. THIS PAGE, LEFT: Part of the visit included hearing from South Dakota’s Congressional Delegation; pictured is U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds. THIS PAGE, RIGHT: The South Dakota delegation is pictured in the lobby of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s office building.

clear that with the Chair of Congress’ most powerful committee having direct ties to South Dakota, we have a better chance of our issues being considered in their work. Rep. Noem also serves on House Ways and Means and it was clear that the two have a great relationship. Our meeting with Sen. Rounds included a representative of the U.S. Chamber, John Kirchner, who awarded the Senator with the Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise Award recognizing his unwavering support for the business community by achieving a 100 percent positive voting record on Chamber issues. Thursday, Sept. 8 — The day began with a Metro ride to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s offices located just north of the White House. We met with staff who briefed our group on policy issues relating to transportation, labor and capital markets. The U.S. Chamber is a great research and advocacy resource. From the U.S. Chamber, we boarded the Metro for a trip to the Pentagon. Due to meeting overlap, we basically divided into two groups. Our time in the Pentagon included four meetings with military and civilian leaders who help chart the course of our nation’s military efforts domestically and worldwide. Also, given Ellsworth AFB and the South Dakota Air National Guard issues, it was vitally important to reinforce community support for these installations and the men and women who serve in South Dakota. From the Pentagon, a Sioux Falls sub-group proceeded to the Air National Guard Readiness Center at Andrews Air Force Base. It is important to recognize Maj. General Timothy Reisch who is the Adjutant General of the South Dakota National Guard. Gen. Reisch not only helped arrange a number of our meetings, but joined us onsite to further strengthen the South Dakota message. Also, we thank retired Brigadier Generals R.J. Clifft and Ron Mielke for preparing us and helping to arrange meetings. Most attendees also had time for a Pentagon tour, which included a sobering reminder of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks as we stood near where the plane hit the building and took in the indoor memorial. We concluded Thursday and our official agenda with a “South Dakota” dinner.

Friday, Sept. 9 — For most attendees this was “travel home” day, but a few stayed behind to tour and enjoy the sights and history surrounding the D.C. area. From Sioux Falls, the following individuals attended the Washington D.C. Fly-in: Evan Nolte, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; Mark Lee, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; R.J. Clifft, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Military Task Force; Ron Mielke, TSP, Inc.; Daren Ketcham, City of Sioux Falls; Dan Letellier, Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority; Rich Naser, Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship and USD Discovery District; Bill Peterson, Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; and Rex Rolfing, Sioux Falls City Council. Federal advocacy is quite different than our local and state efforts. However, at every turn and in every meeting we were told how important our efforts are to ensure that our voice is heard and our agenda is top-of-mind for federal policy decision-makers. We have three members of Congress who are very supportive, but still need our support on the issues. On behalf of the Sioux Falls Chamber, I want to publicly thank the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce for their eagerness to partner on this trip. It strengthened our voice and created new relationships that we can build on going forward. In particular, thank you to Rapid City Chamber Vice President Lynn Kendall, the staffs of our Congressional delegation and Sen. Thune, Sen. Rounds and Rep. Noem themselves. A personal thank you to Teresa Schreier here at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce for her work in organizing for this trip — it was invaluable. We will likely organize a similar effort with Rapid City in two years. It is possible that issues may arise sooner than that to compel us to return to Washington, D.C. In either case, we will be better prepared and the table set as we work to represent the voice of business at the federal level.

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Be informed on the ballot issues, part 2 BY MIKE LYNCH

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

The September issue of Chamber News shared the positions that the Chamber Board of Directors took on five of the 10 ballot issues that voters will consider on the November General Election ballot. At its September Board of Directors meeting, the Board was scheduled to consider positions on the remaining five ballot issues. Below is a review of these issues. Because this was written prior to the press deadline for the October magazine, the Board positions are not included with these explanations. You can read the Board’s position and rationale as well as further details about each of the ballot issues at siouxfallschamber.com under the Advocacy tab. Constitutional Amendment T (Removal of Legislature from Redistricting) If passed, it would create significant changes to the current way redistricting is done. Paramount to these changes would be establishment of an independent, bipartisan, nine-person commission. Referred Law 19 (Independent Candidates Election Law) Referred from SB 69, RL-19 would change the time period for gathering signatures on candidate petitions for county political office, county party office and office in the State Legislature. It would also require that petitions be received by the deadline and not just filed, put limitations on candidate withdrawals and replacements, and specify independent candidates must collect signatures only from individuals who are not members of established political parties. Referred Law 20 (Youth Minimum Wage) After voters passed IM 18 during the 2014 General Election, it raised the state minimum wage to $8.50 an hour with annual indexing. SB 177 was subsequently passed to override the legal effect of IM 18 by establishing a youth minimum wage threshold for workers under the age of 18 to $7.50 an hour. Constitutional Amendment U (Establishment of an 18 percent, statutory rate cap for payday loans) This usury ceiling

for payday, car title and installment loans, would apply to verbal agreements. If both parties agree to a higher rate in writing, there would not be a cap. Initiated Measure 21 (Establishment of a 36 percent rate cap on payday, car title and installment loans) Under this measure, if lenders charge more than 36 percent, they would be subject to misdemeanor charges, would nullify the loan contract and would deem any principal, fee interest or charge uncollectible. Since Constitutional Amendment U and Initiated Measure 21 are competing proposals, the following results will occur depending on the outcome. If both fail: no change in law and the status quo is retained. If both pass: this would result in the constitutional amendment superseding the initiated measure and prohibit the imposition of any future interest rate caps on any financial products. If Amendment U passes and IM 21 fails: this would amend the constitution and prohibit the imposition of any future interest rate caps on any financial products. If Amendment U fails and IM 21 passes: this would implement 36 percent interest rate caps on payday, car title and installment loans. Your Chamber is very thorough in its vetting process for these issues. The Issues Management Council is tasked with the primary research, issue brief development and providing a position recommendation to members of the Chamber Executive Committee, who in turn provide their recommendation to the full Board. The Chamber Board’s positions on these five remaining ballot issues are available at siouxfallschamber.com under the Advocacy tab. You can also read more about the Board’s rationale by reading the weekly Chamber Advocate or contacting the Public Affairs & Communications Department at (605) 336-1620.

BALLOT ISSUES SUMMARY The Chamber Board of Directors reviewed Amendments R, S and V and Initiated Measures 22 and 23 at its August Board Meeting, adopting the following positions.

Amendment R: Technical Institute Governance Chamber Position: YES

Amendment S: Victim’s Rights Chamber Position: NO

Amendment V: Nonpartisan Elections Chamber Position: NEUTRAL

Initiated Measure 22: Ethics Commission, Campaign Financing and Publicly Funded Campaigns Chamber Position: NO

Initiated Measure 23: Allow Organizations to Charge Fees Chamber Position: NO The Chamber Board of Directors reviewed the following issues at its September Board meeting, which took place after the print deadline for this publication. You can see the positions and find issue briefs on each of the ballot issues at siouxfallschamber. com under the Advocacy tab. For more information about these issues or the Chamber’s positions, contact Public Affairs & Communications Director Mark Lee: mlee@siouxfalls.com or (605) 336-1620.

Amendment T: Removal of Legislature from Redistricting Referred Law 19: Independent Candidates Election Law Referred Law 20: Youth Minimum Wage Amendment U: Establishment of an 18 percent, statutory rate cap for payday loans Initiated Measure 21: Establishment of a 36 percent rate cap on payday, car title and installment loans

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HEADLINES

Leadership Sioux Falls-31 class announced The 31st class of Leadership Sioux Falls began this month and will run through May. This program, sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 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. More than 900 people have graduated from the program and gone on to serve the community and the region in a number of leadership positions. The class runs October through May each year, with applications available in July and selections taking place in September. This year, 99 applications were received for Leadership Sioux Falls 31. Due to the nature of the program, class size is limited to 30 participants per year. Congratulations to the class members and their sponsors. For more information on Leadership Sioux Falls, contact Small Business & Leadership Development Manager Lauren Fosheim at lfosheim@ siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2009.

LEADERSHIP SIOUX FALLS-31 Alison Blake

Amy Lingbeck

Adam Cooper

Loren McManus

Sanford Health

Howalt + McDowell, a Marsh & McClennan Agency LLC

Susan DeGroot

Vance Thompson Vision

Julia Disburg

Lincoln County & Minnehaha County

Jo Dohrer

Pepper Entertainment, Inc.

Elizabeth Duffy

Fishback Financial Corporation/First Bank & Trust

Dustin Ebbesen CNA Surety

Eric E. Erickson

Midco

Sioux Falls Police Department

Matt Millage

Soukup Construction, Inc.

Jill Nelson

Nelson & Nelson CPAs, LLP

Kevin Petoske POET, LLC

John Reiser

Journey Group Companies

Justin Reilly

Eide Bailly LLP

Elizabeth Ruen

Cutler Law Firm, LLP

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

Jerry Fromm

Danyell Skillman

Matthew Gabbert

Anne Thimsen

Kim Haiar

Ryan Vanden Bosch

Catrina Hieb

Adam Walsh

Mike Johnson

Erin Weinzettel

Jeremy Keckler

Jason Wierenga

Daschle Larsen

Audrey Willard

Henry Carlson Company U.S. Bank LifeScape

Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company LLC Sioux Falls Software The First National Bank in Sioux Falls McKinneyOlson Insurance

RAS (Risk Administration Services) Avera McKennan Avera McKennan MetaBank

Lawrence & Schiller Raven Industries

Butterfly House & Marine Cove

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HEADLINES

Chamber Annual Meeting to be held Oct. 18 Workforce will be a key topic discussed at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s 110th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The theme of “Together. We Work.” will include a keynote from generations experts BridgeWorks as well as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments in the past year and look ahead to the future. Dr. Dave Kapaska, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center took over the Chamber’s top volunteer position Oct. 1, following 2015-16 Chair of the Board Paul Bruflat, CNA Surety. Kapaska will talk about the Chamber’s priorities for the 2016-17 year and acknowledge the contributions of retiring directors. Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte will also be honored as he is retiring at the end of 2016 after 37 years of leading the Chamber.

HANNAH UBL BridgeWorks

Workforce development, retention and attraction remains a major priority for the Chamber through efforts in the Forward Sioux SCOTT ZIMMER BridgeWorks Falls 2021 program. Progress in this area will also be shared at the meeting. Since its inception in 1998, The ability to learn from BridgeWorks is timely — this company is dedicated solely to the study of generational differences and wrote several best-selling business books about this workforce challenge. As part of their presentation, Hannah Ubl (Millennial) and Scott Zimmer (Generation X) will lead an engaging and informative presentation that shares who the generations are in today’s workplace and marketplace; explore how generations act and react in times of growth and change; provide solutions for communication, engagement, management, team synergy and motivation; emphasize the unique perspectives of each generation; identify key trends of the future workplace; and leave participants with a list of takeaways that they can put into practice the next day. Both Ubl and Zimmer are generational experts well-versed in blending stories and statistics to help people gain a deeper understanding of one another. The following morning, Ubl and Zimmer are giving Generations in the Workforce Workshop for members to further explore the generations in a smaller, more interactive setting. This workshop is designed for anyone — from HR professionals to frontline employees. Learning how to better work with co-workers and customers can benefit all employees. You do not need to attend the Oct. 18 Annual Meeting to attend the Oct. 19 Workforce Workshop. The workshop is $70 per person; the first 100 reserved table orders will receive one complimentary ticket to the Oct. 19 workshop. Randell Beck, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, is chairing the event. For more information about tickets, contact Teresa Schreier: (605) 373-2050 or tschreier@siouxfalls.com.

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SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 110TH ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, Sioux Falls Convention Center Featuring a keynote presentation from generational experts BridgeWorks

Social, 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Program, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Program includes: • Introduction of 2016-17 Chair of the Board Dr. Dave Kapaska, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center • Honoring Retiring Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte • Recognition of Retiring Board Members • Announcement of the 2016 Bernie DeWald Award Recipient • Keynote presentation from BridgeWorks: Speakers Hannah Ubl (Millennial) and Scott Zimmer (Generation X) will lead an interactive, engaging and informative presentation.

Tickets are $85 per person, with reserved tables of 10 The first 100 tables ordered will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the Oct. 19 Workforce Workshop

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKFORCE WORKSHOP Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, Sioux Falls Convention Center Featuring a hands-on workshop from generational experts BridgeWorks

Registration, 8:30-9 a.m. Program, 9-11:30 a.m. Interactive program featuring:

Speakers Hannah Ubl (Millennial) and Scott Zimmer (Generation X), who will lead an in-depth, engaging and informative presentation.

Tickets are $70 per person

Attendees will receive a copy of the BridgeWorks book: “When Generations Collide: Who They Are. Why They Clash.”

LIMITED SEATING TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Go to siouxfallschamber.com under the Events tab, email Teresa Schreier at tschreier@siouxfalls.com or call (605) 373-2050

HEADLINES

Chamber seeks new members during annual fall drive The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual fall membership drive Oct. 24-Nov. 15. More than 90 volunteers, led by the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee, will identify and make contact with future members and sell the benefits of Chamber membership. During the drive Chamber volunteers will market its programs and services and will focus on both tangible and intangible benefits of membership, recognizing that Chamber membership is essential to the growth and success of the Sioux Falls area business climate. Volunteers will assemble at Marson’s Wacko Comedy Club Oct. 24 to kick off the campaign. Ambassador Committee Chair Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities, and Ambassador Mark Luke, Mark Luke Construction, LLC, will head up the organized effort to add 80 new members. “The Ambassador Committee volunteers are an asset to interested new members because they can share their experiences

FALL DRIVE DATES OCT. 24 - NOV. 15 To share a lead or volunteer, contact Membership Sales & Retention Manager Amy M. Farr at (605) 373-2013 or afarr@siouxfalls.com. from an active viewpoint,” Luke said. Chamber membership offers the opportunity for the new member to market their business or organization through a variety of programs and events and volunteer participation, it also provides networking opportunities. Media outlets have partnered with the Chamber to provide advertising opportunities to new members at no or low costs. In addition to the exposure opportunities for member businesses, the Chamber works diligently to monitor activities at the local,

state and national levels of government. The Chamber attends Sioux Falls City Council, Minnehaha County Commission and Sioux Falls School Board meetings. A full-time staff lobbyist also attends the annual South Dakota Legislative Session to follow statewide legislation, lobbying on those issues that will have a direct affect on businesses and the economy in the Sioux Falls area. Chamber members are kept abreast of these activities through the weekly email Chamber Advocate, Chamber News and on Twitter (@SFAreaAdvocate). Chamber members have one thing in common: they all agree that progress is everyone’s business. To assure that the Sioux Falls area continues to grow successfully, adding more voices is essential. If you know of a business or organization that should be invited to be a part of this membership or if you’re interested in volunteering during the membership drive, contact Membership Sales & Retention Manager Amy M. Farr at (605) 373-2013 or afarr@siouxfalls.com.

Now available: 2016-17 Mixer Pass In the last year, hundreds of Chamber members took advantage of the Chamber Mixer Pass, which allowed them to attend the Membership Mixers at a reduced cost. Now through Dec. 31, the Chamber will offer 2016-17 Mixer Admission Passes at a discounted price of $40 — a $20 savings if you attend all 12 Membership Mixers next fiscal year. Here are some of the advantages of purchasing a Mixer Pass: You’ll always be prepared for attendance at the Mixer – even if you don’t have cash in your wallet. Order your pass now and your business can be invoiced, eliminating the need to expense your admission cost each month. Order several for your business and share them with your employees who will benefit from the networking environment of a 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, share it with a coworker or friend so they can take advantage of the Pass. The Pass can be used for admittance to each monthly Mixer from October 2016-September 2017, and 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 $5 admission fee.

To purchase your Pass, contact Valerie Willson at 373-2010 or vwillson@siouxfalls.com. You can also purchase your pass at an upcoming Mixer. Mixers and other upcoming events can be found under the Events tab at siouxfallschamber.com.

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CHAMBER PARTNER

Ambassadors sell the Chamber The Chamber Ambassador Committee recently celebrated 50 years of service to the Sioux Falls area. A reunion of past and current Ambassadors was held to commemorate and recognize the milestone. It was inspiring to hear and share stories about a group with such a long history of dedicated service to our community. It is a pleasure serving as an Ambassador and carrying on those traditions while advocating for the progress and growth of this blessed community.

NATHAN STALLINGA DakotAbilities

I am proud to be an active member of the Chamber Ambassadors ... take the time to look at the many volunteer opportunities the Chamber has to offer.

Ambassadors, who are they? An Ambassador is a volunteer whose primary responsibility is to sell memberships. It is an ask for new and existing businesses to invest in the benefits of being a member of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. The benefits are many, and include ribbon cuttings, convention planning assistance, a registered lobbyist for legislative issues, workshops, a Young Professionals Network, networking and marketing opportunities, committee participation and much more. Members can become as involved as their time allows, all the time knowing that the Chamber is working to strengthen and grow the opportunities we all share. During my as an Ambassador in the last four years alone, I have attended more than 400 ribbon cuttings and had the opportunity to speak at some of them, too. Each year the Chamber celebrates new members, relocations, new ownership and expansions by holding ribbon cuttings. Ribbon cuttings are a great way for the volunteers of the Chamber to learn more about current Chamber members and the entire Chamber membership as a whole. In the 2015-16 fiscal year, the Chamber held 210 ribbon cuttings. In just this short time, I have enjoyed getting to know other Ambassadors and volunteers within the Chamber and have created great relationships and partnerships that have helped me learn more about Sioux Falls and what it takes to be a leader in business in our community. I have made lifelong friendship and developed relationships that benefit me and my employer as well. As a volunteer Ambassador, I work to sell the benefits of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and encourage more and more businesses and organizations to become a part of our membership. There is a pride I feel when I tell people that I am from Sioux Falls. As a lifelong resident, I have seen many changes to our landscape as well as to the people who call this home. It is not only the number of people but also where they are choosing to move here from. We have gone from a small city to one that is held up and celebrated nationally for how we live, work and play. I am proud to be an active member of the Chamber Ambassadors and encourage other Chamber members to take the time to look at the many volunteer opportunities the Chamber has to offer and to participate. Want to know ways you can get engaged? Contact the Chamber at (605) 336-1620 or siouxfallshchamber.com. Nathan Stallinga is the 2016-17 Chair of the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee. He is the Director of Development at DakotAbilities.

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USING YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Booth space still available for annual Holiday Fair To help you kick-off the upcoming season, the Chamber will be presenting the 25th Annual Holiday Fair on Nov. 22 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Best Western PLUS Ramkota Exhibit Hall. For the past several years, Midco has sponsored the Holiday Fair and they will be hosting this year’s event as well. The annual Holiday Fair is held in conjunction with the November Membership Mixer. Bringing approximately 600 attendees, it’s the largest attended Mixer of the year. In addition to offering exceptional networking opportunities among the large crowd, Chamber member businesses can purchase a vendor, trade fair-type booth to showcase their holiday products and services, or promote a program of their organization. It’s a great opportunity for the participating vendors to promote their business or organization, and it also provides attendees with the opportunity to learn more about our growing business community. It’s a great way to kick-off the holiday shopping season and help spread the word about all of the great shopping and service venues in our community. You may even win a door prize from one of the participating businesses!

Dustin Harriman greets visitors to the J & L Harley-Davidson vendor booth at the 2015 Holiday Fair and Membership Mixer. The 2016 Holiday Fair will be held Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel, sponsored by Midco.

Approximately 20 vendor booths are still available. The booths will sell-out quickly — to reserve a booth or learn more about the event, contact Valerie Willson at (605) 373-2010 or vwillson@siouxfalls.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Visitor Industry Updates NEW WINTER CAMPAIGN FOCUSING ON DYNAMIC CONTENT The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau is launching a new campaign in cooperation with the South Dakota Department of Tourism this month. New strategies will reach a similar audience through smarter technologies. For the first time, this winter marketing efforts will be implemented solely through digital advertising platforms. Users will be able to enter to win a weekend getaway to Sioux Falls customized specifically for what they want their travel experiences to be. Secondary messaging will feature events and will showcase Sioux Falls’ unique city vibe, culture and things to do. The campaign strategy seeks to increase awareness and promotion through personalized content based on target audience and geographic interests through the use of dynamic content, website optimization and marketing automation. The targeted geographic locations include a special focus in Rochester, Minneapolis, Sioux City, Omaha and South Dakota excluding Sioux Falls. Ongoing awareness and messaging will also remain within a 300-mile radius around Sioux Falls. Potential travelers will be targeted by their travel persona including: foodie, family, shopper, urban explorer, outdoor enthusiasts and empty nesters. The demographics of those personas will fall primarily into one of these categories: families (age 25-45), empty nesters (age 55-plus) and urban explorers (age 25-35). Creative and messaging will focus primarily on visiting Sioux Falls, We Are Here (#WeAreHereSF) and in the copy including “my great place” references. The creative will be delivered through display, video, 360 video, content pieces, native content and social media. A new element added to the campaign this year will be the use of three travel influencers to help carry the campaign message to their follower base. Each influencer will visit Sioux Falls and connect with a local to feature a foodie, family or urban explorer “style” trip to match each respective persona. Elements will include a number of social media posts on the influencer’s channels, advertising on iExplore and Travel Mindset, Visit Sioux Falls Instagram takeover, featured article or photo essay, and video element. The campaign begins mid-October and will run through February.

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CVB TO ATTEND CONNECT FAITH Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Manager Erin Zimmerman will represent Sioux Falls at Connect Faith in Orlando Oct. 25-27. Connect Faith, formally known as Rejuvenate, is an annual education conference and appointment-only reverse tradeshow. The reverse tradeshow system matches planners and suppliers for individual appointments based on their needs, requests and additional factors. This conference brings together nearly 1,000 meeting planners, suppliers and industry experts in faith-based meetings and events for three days of general sessions, workshops, appointments and numerous networking events.

SIOUX FALLS SELECTED TO HOST ENLIGHTEN ESSENTIALS The Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE) selected Sioux Falls to host their fall EnLIGHTen Essentials event Oct. 19-20 at the Country Inn & Suites. This is the first time this event will be held in Sioux Falls. ALDE is a professional association for development and public relations executives serving Lutheran nonprofit organizations. EnLIGHTen Essentials is two days of workshops designed to teach you how to develop an integrated fundraising program, how to build and sustain relationships, how to market for ongoing success and how to work with volunteers, constituents, boards and colleagues. Presentations from experienced professionals will share skills and knowledge needed to build a firm foundation for development success will be featured. For more information or to register, visit alde. org/essentials.

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS To the people of Sioux Falls who have put countless hours of your time helping out at various events around the city, the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau thanks you! The LPGA Symetra Tour/Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge in September was another prime example of the generosity of this community. Without the help from great people like you, these events just would not be what they are today.

BUSINESS NEWS

CVB TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL INFLUENCER TO PROMOTE SIOUX FALLS Local influencer Wes Eisenhauer was recently featured in a new video produced by Matador Network to promote travel to Sioux Falls. The storyline was developed to appeal to a more hip and adventurous audience, ages 25-34, who seek experiences based upon a network of peers and trusted resources. Eisenhauer is a professional musician and photographer who knows the ins and outs of Sioux Falls as a local business owner and community advocate for more than 20 years. He shares all of his favorite places to explore, including: public art, parks, kids activities, dining, music and more. Wes Eisenhauer showcases Sioux Falls through his eyes. The video can be found on the Visit Sioux Falls Facebook page.

The campaign includes a 2:30 video, :15 video, photo essay and Instagram takeover with Matador Network. Eisenhauer also took over the Visit Sioux Falls Instagram page during shooting and throughout the campaign. The video was released Sept. 14 and at the time of this publication had reached 440,000 people.

Members invited to State Chamber’s Economic Outlook seminar The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s annual economic outlook will touch on regional economic development predictions and healthcare. It will be held Nov. 10 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Registration information can be found at sdchamber.biz. The agenda features Mike Allgrunn, Professor of Economics at the University of South Dakota, will share a review of South Dakota and regional economic projections. Todd Meierhenry of Sioux Falls will lead a discussion on housing. The morning session will also include a discussion of the future of employer provided healthcare. Additional speakers will be announced soon.

SOUTH DAKOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ECONOMIC OUTLOOK SEMINAR Thursday, Nov. 10 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. $60 per person Register at sdchamber.biz

The registration fee is $60 and includes a continental breakfast, refreshments, lunch and all handout materials. The registration deadline is Nov. 6.

“In this era of economic uncertainty, providing quality speakers on important topics fits the South Dakota Chamber’s mission to serve its members, as well as the statewide business community,” said Fred Slunecka, Avera Health, and Founding Chair of the Economic Outlook Seminar program. Slunecka is also a past chair of the South Dakota Chamber Board of Directors. The Economic Outlook Seminar is sponsored by Avera Health, Sanford Health, First PREMIER Bank and Forward Sioux Falls.

Fred Slunecka, Chief Operating Officer, Avera Health and Founding Chairman of the Economic Outlook Seminar program, stated

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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.

Allstate-Pickering Agency

6116 S. LYNCEST AVE., STE. 102 agents.allstate.com/daniel-pickering-siouxfalls-sd.html Allstate Insurance-Pickering Agency is familyowned and operated with a passion to protect your family from mayhem. L to R: Kristin Hoefert, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Dan Doyle, Tanya Lacey, Jack Dyvig, Dan Pickering (owner/ agent), Jim Schmidt and Charles Garcia. NEW MEMBER

Architecture Incorporated

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

415 S. MAIN AVE. architectureinc.com Founded in 1976, Architecture Incorporated is a regional leader in innovative and awardwinning design. They are celebrating their 40th anniversary. L to R: Daschle Larsen, Mayor Mike Huether, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Steve Jastram, Alan Richard Dempster (President/ Principal Architect), Mark Aspaas, Gary Gaspar, Jered Schock and Larry Ayres.

Blue Collar Tactical

611 W. 41ST ST. bluecollarfirearms.com Blue Collar Tactical is a professional, veteranowned firearms dealer offering friendly customer service before and after the sale. L to R: Hannah Phillips, Mike Hauck, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Melanie Hughes, David Hughes (owner), Cindi Johnson, Nathan Stallinga and Teresa Olson. NEW MEMBER

Blue Haven Barn and Gardens

46594 268TH ST. bluehavenbarn.com Blue Haven Barn is a unique event venue located just outside Sioux Falls. L to R: Kevin Nelson, Jay Rasmussen, Amanda Nelson (owner), Nathan Stallinga, Josh Nelson, Amy O’Connor Hoback and Duane Noerenberg.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS City of Sioux Falls

EXPANSION

siouxfalls.org The City of Sioux Falls is providing a better quality of life for citizens and visitors through improvements like the Main Avenue Road Diet. L to R: Dustin Powers, Mike Hauck, Christie Aberson, Mark Cotter (Director of Public Works), Gary Gaspar, Michelle Erpenbach (city councilor), David Johnson, Mayor Mike Huether, Amy O’Connor Hoback and Dena Knutson.

ConvergeOne

NEW MEMBER

convergeone.com ConvergeOne is a leading provider of custom information, communications and data technology solutions and services for any environment, regardless of existing vendors or systems. L to R: Jessica Hauck, Amy O’Connor Hoback, David Johnson, Julie Darrington, Jim Powers (national account manager), Chris Filsinger, Steve Hughes (director of sales), Lynda Billars and Aaron Neiman.

Dacotah Bank Silver Valley

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

1707 S. MARION RD. dacotahbank.com Dacotah Bank has 34 locations in the Dakotas and Minnesota and employs nearly 600 people and serves about 70,000 customers with banking, insurance, mortgage, and trust and wealth management services. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary. L to R: Twyla Bryant, Mark Luke, Carrie Dragt, Dr. Dave Kapaska, Matt Smith (market president), Dave Bangasser (regional president), Jackie Stratman and Lois Mielke.

DataSync Corporation

101 W. 69TH ST., STE. 101 datasyncorp.com DataSync is an award-winning software engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations maximize their market opportunity. L to R: Amy O’Connor Hoback, Eric Grapengeter, Alex Ramirez, Craig Anderson (Chair & CEO), Marshall Selberg, Nancy Weber-Sweere and Shawn Lohnes. NEW LOCATION

DAVi Nails

7821 S. MINNESOTA AVE. davinails.com DAVi Nails specializes in manicures, pedicures and acrylic gel nails. L to R: Crystal Dinh, Liz Lloyd, Tim Sturdevant, Kevin Phung (owner), Belle Dinh, Lynda Billars and Deb Peterson.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Fernson on 8th

201 N. WEBER AVE. fernson.com Fernson on 8th provides a warm atmosphere with craft beer and live music. L to R: Vance Thompson, James Payer II, Blake Thompson (owner), Eddie Eisiminger, Dean Karsky, Derek Fernholz (owner), Jay Soukup, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Riccardo Tarabelsi and Christie Aberson. NEW MEMBER

Good Samaritan Society Prairie Creek Memory Care Assisted Living 4309 W. CREEKSIDE CIR. good-sam.com

EXPANSION

Good Samaritan Society-Prairie Creek offers apartments, twinhomes, assisted living and now memory care for area seniors. L to R: Nicole Nearman, Mayor Mike Huether, Heather Krzmarzick (executive director), James Payer II, Philip Samuelson, Dean Karsky, Aaron Clayton, Amy O’Connor Hoback and April Meyerink.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS GreatLife Performance Fitness Center /Orthopedic Institute Physical Therapy

EXPANSION

5901 S. SOUTHEASTERN AVE. joingreatlife.com/orthopedicinstitutesf.com GreatLife offers unlimited golf and unlimited fitness for one low price. Orthopedic Institute is proud to offer a third location for physical therapy. L to R: Nick Ovenden, Todd Tryon, Jered Schock, Joey Rotert, Dr. Peter Looby (partner), Dr. Keith Baumgarten (partner), Tom Walsh, Sr. (GreatLife Chair), Donn Hill, Paul Bruflat, Julie Nelson, Nathan Stallinga and Randall Hill.

Journey Counseling Services, LLC

6209 S. PINNACLE PL, STE. 102 journeycounselingservices.com Journey Counseling Services, LLC is a team of professionals dedicated to serving people through counseling, life coaching and spiritual direction. L to R: Brian Eclov, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Derrick Karsky, Michael Wheaton (CEO,lmft), Cecelia Dachtler, Rob TeKolste, Jackie Stratman and Anne Dilenschneider. NEW MEMBER

Krohmer Plumbing, Inc.

3505 N. 1ST AVE. krohmerplumbing.com Krohmer Plumbing is proud to offer commercial and residential plumbing services to the Sioux Falls region. L to R: Ben Krohmer, Mayor Mike Huether, Frank Krohmer, Mike Hauck, Chris Krohmer, Suzie Folkerts, Nick Krohmer (division manager), Amy O’Connor Hoback, Adam Cooper, Andrew Krohmer and Lucas Fiegen. NEW LOCATION

Legacy Law Firm, P.C.

4301 W. 57TH ST. #121 legacylawfirmpc.com Legacy Law Firm, P.C. is a boutique law firm providing legal services in estate planning, elder law and business planning. L to R: Amy O’Connor Hoback, Liz Lloyd, Gary Gaspar, Bobbi Thury (co-founder/attorney), Jayna Voss (co-founder/attorney), Brianna Cochran, Felan Link and Julie Nelson. NEW MEMBER

Liquid Capital of the Dakotas

sd.liquidcapitalcorp.com Liquid Capital is an alternative finance company working with banks to help businesses succeed. L to R: Stefanie Engebretson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Toby Bryant, Paul Bruflat, Bob Baker (president), Dean Karsky, Aaron Clayton and Jay Soukup.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Meadow Barn at Country Orchards

NEW MEMBER

1690 W. WILLOW ST., HARRISBURG themeadowbarn.com The Meadow Barn is a wedding and event barn located in within a secluded, 32-year-old apple orchard. Only minutes from Sioux Falls, this is the perfect setting to plan your South Dakota barn wedding or any other private event. L to R: Harper Jones, Daren Anderson, Greg Jones (owner), Katie Jones (owner), Alex Ramirez, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Jackie Stratman and Sydney Jones.

My A Team

myateamsf.com My A Team is a referral group whose purpose is to develop relationships and generate referrals among its members. L to R: Jennifer Johnson, Sharon Haselhoff, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Gary Popkes, Shayne Maker (president), Josh Tordsen, Amy Kozak, Kristy Smith, Darci Hustrulid, Dean Karsky and Jeremy Huber. NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS The New Colossus

NEW MEMBER

315 N. MAIN AVE. #301 thenewcolossus.org The New Colossus focuses on the prevention of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children by bridge building, training first responders, and educating students and the community. L to R: Pat Lloyd, Betty Oldenkamp, Polly Dean (co-founder), Jered Schock, Ashley Statema (co-founder), Derrick Karsky, Alexa Elsner, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Nancy Weber-Sweere and Elizabeth Burns.

Partners Funding, Inc.

partnersfundinginc.com Partners Funding, Inc. is provides a little known source of working capital through next day funding of commercial receivables. L to R: Daren Anderson, Larry Ayres, Brad Connor (business development), Sheila Hoff, Mike Hauck, Lynda Billars, Carrie Dragt and Dan Doyle.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Sabers Insurance, LLC

615 E. BRIAN ST., #C, TEA facebook.com/sabersinsurance Sabers Insurance is an independent agency offering home, auto, farm, business, health and life insurance. L to R: Peggy Rotert, Jim Slater, Nathan Stallinga, Angie Sabers (co-owner/ agent), Brian Sabers, Julie Nelson and Joey Rotert. NEW MEMBER

S.H.U.E.S by Chelsea’s Boutique

333 S. PHILLIPS AVE. shuesbycb.com S.H.U.E.S. helps finish your look with an everchanging selection of affordable shoes and accessories. L to R: Amy O’Connor Hoback, Alex Ramirez, Kacie Olson, Carly Uthe Leither (manager), Kelly Grovijahn, Jay Soukup and Aaron Blumer. NEW MEMBER

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MEMBERSHIP

Member Anniversaries

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

FOUNDING MEMBERS

15 YEARS

Bonds-Surety & Fidelity cnasurety.com Member Since 1907

Private Equity mcgowancapitalgroup.com

Farm Credit Services of America

Associate Member prairiehills.org

CNA Surety

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

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

U.S. Bank Banks usbank.com Member Since 1926

35 YEARS

Baumgartner’s Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractors baumgartnerselectric.com

25 YEARS

HenkinSchultz Creative Services Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations henkinschultz.com

Nordica Warehouses, Inc. Warehousing nordicawarehouses.com

20 YEARS

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of South Dakota Computer Training newhorizonssd.com

McGowan Capital Group

Prairie Hills Covenant Church

10 YEARS

Museum of Visual Materials Museums sfmvm.com

Power Brokers, Inc.

Meat Lodge Meats-Retail themeatlodge.com

Riekes Equipment Co. Material Handling Equipment riekesequipment.com

Spa 2000 & R.E.S.T. and Rejuvenate Float Center Spas spa2000sd.net

FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS WHO REINVESTED IN THEIR AUGUST ANNIVERSARY MONTH

Motorcycles-Sales & Service powerbrokersinc.com

Preferred Printing, Inc.

Tire Motive

Printing preferredsd.com

Tire Service tiremotive.com

5 YEARS

AiRNAB, LLC Software Development airnab.com

American Family InsuranceCindy Van Gerpen Agency, Inc. Insurance cindyvangerpen.com

Graff Insurance Agency Associate Member graffinsagency.com

IState Truck Center Truck Dealers istatetruck.com

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MEMBERSHIP

New Members

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

Calico Skies Vineyard & Winery

HydroGreen Global Technologies

South Dakota Roofing, LLC

Associate Member Will Kimberley, (712) 753-2110 2368 Able Blvd, Inwood, IA 51240 calicoskieswine.com

Associate Member Craig Livingston, (605) 271-7271 25758 472nd Ave., Renner, 57055 livegreenfeed.com

Roofing Contractors Mary Jones, (605) 215-2476 PO Box 2196, 57104

Dakota Jackets Etcetera

Livewire

Apparel-Retail Tami Francis, (605) 254-4158 dakotajackets.com

Associate Member Kent Kolstad, (320) 815-1288 1701 1st Ave. N., Unit C, Fargo, ND, 58102 livewirenow.com

Dakota Vision Center Optometrists, O.D. Joel Quist, OD, (605) 271-0464 5418 E. Arrowhead Pkwy., 57110 dakotavisioncenter.com

Old Soul Cafe

Fit My Feet Orthotic Lab & Shoes

Pancheros Mexican Grill

Orthotic Shoes Nick Kolterman, (605) 275-4000 5322 E. Arrowhead Pkwy., 57110 fitmyfeet.biz

Restaurants Justin Miller, (605) 271-2544 4824 S. Louise Ave. pancheros.com

The Guiding Hand Foundation

Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce

Associate Member Chris Jacob, (605) 521-2750 PO Box 655, 57101 guidinghandsd.org

Associate Member Linda Rabe, (605) 343-1744 PO Box 747, Rapid City, SD, 57709 rapidcitychamber.com

Home Porch Gift Baskets

Renegade Stores

Gift Baskets/Gift Shops Lori Lindner, (605) 334-7507 217 S. Phillips Ave., 57104 homeporchgifts.com

Apparel-Retail CJ Prewitt, (605) 361-0866 650 Empire Mall, 57106 renegadestores.com

Hot Spring Spas of Sioux Falls

Riviera Events & Catering

Pools & Spas Tom Junck, (605) 361-3323 3605 W. 57th St., 57108 hotspringspasofsiouxfalls.com

Caterers/Banquet Matt Sapari, (605) 413-8780 26665 481st Ave., Brandon, SD, 57005 rivierasiouxfalls.com

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Restaurants Shonna Haugen, (605) 759-0103 2113 S. Minnesota Ave., 57105

Stensland Family Farms Ice Cream & Country Store Grocers-Retail Leah Moller, (712) 477-2527 3101 W. 41st St. #109, 57105 stenslandfamilyfarms.com

U.S. Army Recruiting Associate Member SFC Adam Olson, (605) 361-5008 5019 S. Louise Ave., 57106 goarmy.com

Waddell & Reed-Holly Mescher Affiliate-Insurance Holly Mescher, (605) 361-9998 5032 S. Bur Oak Pl. #200, 57108 waddell.com

Your Home Improvement Co. Remodeling Travis Hempel, (605) 338-0406 712 S. Cliff Ave., 57104 yourhomeimprovementco.com

FIVE QUESTIONS Five questions is a monthly feature on a Chamber volunteer, Chamber member or staff member. Want to be featured here? Call (605) 336-1620.

Five questions with Sheila Hoff Sheila Hoff is a broker associate with Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls. She has been a member of the Chamber Diplomat Committee for seven years and is the chair of the committee for 2016-17. She is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and has two children: a son who is a junior at South Dakota State University and a daughter who is a junior at Roosevelt High School.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT SIOUX FALLS? The Christmas lights at Falls Park. The new Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING THE CHAMBER DOES FOR THE SIOUX FALLS AREA? Promotes and supports the business community, encourages the “Always Buy Chamber” philosophy.

SHEILA HOFF

Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls

WHAT HAVE YOU OR YOUR EMPLOYER GAINED FROM BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER? Strong, lasting relationships.

WHAT IS ONE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT YOU SUPPORT AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO YOU? I’ve been a Junior Achievement volunteer for 17 years.

WHAT ARE YOU READING RIGHT NOW? “Shift: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times” by Gary Keller.

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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.

Pictured is McKennan Hospital in 1919, after a new east wing was added to the original 1911 building. In 1919, expansion by 76 beds was completed to accommodate a rise in annual hospital admissions, from less than 500 in 1912 to 1,405 in 1919. Photo courtesy Avera.

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