April 2017 Chamber News by Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News Vol. 52, No. 7

April 2017

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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FEATURES

2017 Legislative Session recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Discovery District infrastructure development underway. . . . . . . . . 35 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Noteworthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-24 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Member Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Business Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Business News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 42-43 Chamber Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-49 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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

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

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CHAMBER

Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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From the Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ON THE COVER

The Young Professionals Network is a program of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Launched in 2009, the YPN provides opportunities for young professionals to develop their skills and engage in the region’s resources and possibilities.

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Read online or find archived issues: issuu.com/siouxfallschamber

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

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Foster connections to encourage growth for the future Each April, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates our Young Professionals Network (YPN). Launched in 2009, the program now boasts nearly 1,000 members. It is so encouraging to see the large number of active and engaged young professionals. Look around... Sioux Falls is full of young people who are stepping out, stepping up and leading the way. We can be confident that our community will have strong leadership and active, engaged citizenry for years to come.

DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. 2016-17 Chair of the Board

We must all continue to work together to build our next generation of leadership.

Early in my career, I benefitted from experienced leaders who took the time to invest in my professional development. Mentorship, whether formal or informal, is a powerful tool in nurturing our workforce. Sometimes all that is needed is a simple act—an invitation to participate in a volunteering opportunity or encouragement to attend a professional development event. We must all continue to work together to build our next generation of leadership. Perhaps you or someone you know could benefit from a better understanding of how federal policy can impact your business. This month, I invite you to learn more about what is happening in our nation’s capital and how it may affect your business here in South Dakota. John Kirchner of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will share his inside perspective at our Good Morning Sioux Falls breakfast on April 27. Our volunteer Ambassadors and their associates wrapped up their annual spring membership drive April 3. I thank them for their efforts to invite new businesses to participate in bettering our community through Chamber membership. The drive may be over, but it is never too late to join! I encourage you to talk to your colleagues and clients… share with them why you choose to be a Chamber member and invite them to consider membership for themselves. When you invite others to participate, you are helping facilitate connections that will strengthen our workforce. We have seen over and over that connections can be the foundation for new ideas, new initiatives and the betterment of our community as a whole. Thank you for encouraging others to get engaged!

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 JASON BALL Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS BILL ALBRECHT 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 JASON BALL President/CEO THANE BARNIER Web Development & IT Manager MATT BARTHEL CVB Communications Manager JOAN BARTLING Finance & Accounting Director JUSTIN BENTAAS Public Affairs & Research Manager JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Specialist SHIRLEY BUSEMAN Receptionist CINDY CHRISTENSEN Agri-Business Division Manager RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager JENNIE DOYEN Marketing & Communications 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 Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations JILL NIEDRINGHAUS CVB Sales Manager WENDY NEUHARTH Membership Services Administrative Assistant KRISTA ORSACK CVB Director of Marketing KATHIE PUTHOFF CVB Administrative Assistant TAYLOR ROLLO CVB Sales Assistant 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.

YPN BIRTHDAY BASH THURSDAY, APRIL 20

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

DETAILS: Help us celebrate at the YPN Birthday Bash at the Holiday

FEATURED EVENTS

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Inn City Centre’s Starlite Ballroom. There’s free admission, free food and Whiskey Rich will be performing! The YPN Birthday Bash is open to all who are interested in attending.

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone!

APRIL MEMBERSHIP

MIXER

4–7 p.m. Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St., Starlite Ballroom

GOOD MORNING SIOUX FALLS THURSDAY, APRIL 27

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4:30-6:30 p.m. DakotAbilities Longfellow Center 1116 S. 4th Ave.

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

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

7–8:30 a.m. Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W. Maple St. DETAILS: The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration – A Business Perspective Presented by John Kirchner from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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

LEADERSHIP SIOUX FALLS GRADUATION WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

5:30–9 p.m. Callaway’s, 500 E. 69th St. DETAILS: Celebrate the graduation of the 31st class of Leadership Sioux

BUSINESS SENSE

Falls. The evening’s speaker is Julie Nelson, SVP Business Development of American Bank & Trust and Leadership Sioux Falls graduate. COST: $40 per person, includes dinner RSVP: lfosheim@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2009

Noon-1 p.m. • $10, bring your own lunch Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

VISITOR INDUSTRY LUNCH TUESDAY, MAY 9

WORKSHOPS

April 4

International Payment Methods Presented by Jon Macapinlac and Matt Burke, First National Bank of Omaha

April 11

End User Security Training Presented by Shawn Mendel, EarthBend

May 2

Strategies for Organizational Change Presented by Angela Lammers, Cetera Services

May 23

Q&A Panel on HR Panelists include Julia Disburg (Minnehaha & Lincoln Counties), Rachelle Tieszen (Sammons Financial Group) and Traci Beeson (Avera Health)

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N. West Ave. DETAILS: Culture expert Doug Lipp will keynote the CVB’s annual

luncheon celebrating all things travel and tourism. The CVB will also recognize their annual Visitor Industry Award winners.

COST: $45 RSVP: kputhoff@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2032

MAY MEMBERSHIP MIXER TUESDAY, MAY 9

4:30–6:30 p.m. A-OX Welding Supply Co. Inc, 101 N. Harlem Ave. DETAILS: Sponsored by A-OX Welding Supply Co. Inc. COST: $5 or use your Mixer Pass

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Cross roads SUMMIT LIVING YOUR MISSION Don’t miss the 2017 YPN Crossroads Summit! With inspiring keynote speakers, a CEO panel, and lots of breakout sessions to choose from, the Summit is a chance for young professionals from all industries across the region to network, learn and grow.

Presented by the Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network, a program of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

REGISTER NOW! Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 Sioux Falls Convention Center Keynote Speakers: John T. Meyer, Co-Founder and CEO of Lemonly John T. Meyer is Co-Founder and CEO of Lemonly, a company that specializes in infographics, videos, and microcontent to help clients tell their story through visuals.

Bert Jacobs, Co-Founder and CEO of Life is Good Bert Jacobs is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community and groundbreaking nonprofit work.

All day pass - $99 Lunch Keynote Only - $35 Breakfast Keynote Only - $25 Group Discounts Available

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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.

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH LAURIE KNUTSON THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Noon–1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

DETAILS: Laurie Knutson is the CEO of

EmBe. She has been with the organization since 2007 and has been involved with supporting the nonprofit work of the Sioux Falls community for more than 20 years as a volunteer and as staff. She has a rich history in leadership development, fundraising and financial management through her professional work in a variety of industries. In addition to her leadership role at EmBe, she is a director of a local bank and is currently involved with the Chamber Board, Chamber Small Business Committee, ZEAL Board and is a P.E.O. and Kiwanis Club of Sioux Falls member. A Seat at the Table is reserved for YPN members and is limited to the first 20 people to sign up.

COST: $10, includes lunch

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: SMITHFIELD FOODS TUESDAY, APRIL 11 Noon–2 p.m. Smithfield Foods 1400 N. Weber Ave.

DETAILS: Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion

global food company and the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer. In the U.S., the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meat categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Farmland® and John Morrell®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs.

COST: SOLD OUT

NEW MEMBER MIXER WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

MORNING BUZZ – NEW LOCATION WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

DETAILS: New to YPN but not sure what it’s

DETAILS: Join us for a dose of networking and

5–7 p.m. Bracco World Cafe & Island Bar 5001 S. Western Ave. all about? Join us at our New Member Mixer at Bracco World Cafe & Island Bar. You’ll have the opportunity to meet other new members as well as find out how to get more involved. This is a come-and-go event.

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

WINE & CANVAS THURSDAY, APRIL 13 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wine & Canvas 5031 S. Louise Ave.

DETAILS: Join us for YPN night at Wine &

Canvas! Network with other YPN Members while creating a painting and sipping on wine. Event cost includes your 11x14 canvas. Wine and beer will be available for purchase separately. You don’t have to be an artist to join!

COST: $25

OUR SIOUX FALLS WITH MAYOR HUETHER WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Noon–1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: Mayor Huether will talk candidly

with YPN members about what’s going on in the city. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions!

COST: Free

BIRTHDAY BASH THURSDAY, APRIL 20 4–7 p.m. Holiday Inn City Centre 100 W. 8th St.

DETAILS: Grab your friends and help us

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celebrate at the YPN Birthday Bash at the Holiday Inn City Center’s Starlite Ballroom. There’s free admission, free food and Whiskey Rich will be performing! The YPN Birthday Bash is open to all who are interested in attending; you don’t have to be a member to help us celebrate!

7:30–8:30 a.m. Coffea Roasterie and Espresso Bar 500 S. Highline Pl., Suite 110

coffee at the new eastside Coffea at Dawley Farms. Check out their new location while connecting with other YPN Members. Not a member? No problem! We’d love to have you join us to see what YPN is all about. Come and go as you wish!

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone!

MORNING BUZZ - SOUTH WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 7:30–8:30 a.m. Panera Bread 5117 S. Louise Ave.

DETAILS: Caffeine-loving, networking-minded young professionals are invited to get their “morning buzz” on at Panera Bread. Join us for a cup of coffee before work to make new connections and re-connect with old ones. Come and go as you wish!

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone!

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH JENNIFER BOOMGAARDEN THURSDAY, MAY 4 Noon–1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

DETAILS: Jennifer Boomgaarden is the

Executive Director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Since assuming leadership in 2010, Jennifer has successfully returned the orchestra to family and opera programming; added Music as Medicine, High School Residency, Carnegie Hall’s Link Up and mentoring programs to its repertoire of activities; and, articulated a new artistic vision that defines its passions and serves as a living document to guide the SDSO into the future. Jennifer was awarded the Helen M. Thompson Award by the League of American Orchestras in 2015 for exceptional leadership, dedication and accomplishment in the field of orchestra management. A Seat at the Table is reserved for YPN members and is limited to the first 20 people to sign up.

COST: $10, includes lunch

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone!

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APRIL 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.

5-8

Mother Courage and Her Children

6-8

Harrisburg High School presents the musical Annie

Free First Friday

Fun and Fit Day for children 6 and under

7-8

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

7-8

Stampede Hockey vs. Sioux City Musketeers

7-9

USA Region IV Gymnastics Championships

Super 2nd Saturday at the Washington Pavilion

Casting Crowns

EmBe Tribute to Women

Peppa Pig Live: Peppa Pig’s Big Splash!

Storm Football vs. Green Bay Blizzards

The Original Harlem Globetrotters

Florida Georgia Line

20-23

El Riad Shrine Circus

Equinox Little Big Band

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues presents the Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Habitat For Humanity’s ReStorAtion Art Auction

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Def Leppard with Poison and Tesla

Storm Football vs. Spokane Empire

Party for the Planet at the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History

11-14

Jesus Christ Superstar

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra presents Bach B Minor Mass

12-14

Daniel Ohayon Memorial Invitational

12-14

SiouxperCon 2017: The Sioux Empire Strikes Back

25th Annual Pancake Benefit for LifeScape

Avera Race Against Breast Cancer

26-29

38th Annual Kingswood Rummage Sale

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Bloom for Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire

Downtown Loft Tours

Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy

13-21

Spring Parade of Homes

Arts Night 2017: REPRESENT

Strawbale Summer Porch Series

Downtown Sioux Falls Jazz Crawl

Storm Football vs. Cedar Rapids Titans

Gourmet Guys

20-21

Canaries Baseball vs. Sioux City Explorers

Sangria Sunday

22-24

Canaries Baseball vs. St. Paul Saints

MAY 3-4

Active Living Expo

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues presents Shemekia Copeland

3-7

Book of Mormon

Strawbale Summer Porch Series

City Blossom

Julianne and Derrick Hough: MOVE - BEYOND - Live on Tour!

4-6

NSIC Conference Softball Tournament

Storm Football vs. Wichita Falls Nighthawks

Art & Wine Walk

Sangria Sunday

5-7

Jesus Christ Superstar

Catfish Bay’s Greatest Show on H2O

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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

FEBRUARY 2017

JANUARY 2017

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

659 PERMITS

2015 2016

639 PERMITS

2017

BISMARCK

589 PERMITS 0

200

400

600

FARGO

3.7%

800

3.4%

1,000

Source: City of Sioux Falls

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

4.2%

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

RAPID CITY

3.6%

FEBRUARY 2017

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

SIOUX FALLS

2.8%

ROCHESTER

4.2%

CEDAR RAPIDS

4.1%

$150 OMAHA

3.6%

DES MOINES

3.7%

LINCOLN

$125

3.1%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

$100

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

$135.0 million $93.4 million

Agriculture Trends JANUARY 2017

$75

$50

$76.7 million $49.5 million (IN MILLIONS)

$25

SOYBEANS

$12

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

$10

$9.64

$8.71 $9.17

2014 2015

$45.5 million $10.8 million

Source: City of Sioux Falls

2015 2016

Total Construction Value

2016 2017

CORN

6 $6

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview JANUARY 2017

Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

$3.66

$3.27

$9.23

$8.34

New Non-Residential Construction Value

New Listings: 382 Days on the Market Until Sale: 91 Median Sales Price: $187,500 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,026

$9.71

January

2016

$3.33

$3.40

$3.03

$3.08

December January

2016

2017

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NOTEWORTHY Headlines, accolades and rankings — Sioux Falls is often in the news for our community’s excellent business climate and high quality of life. Look for that information to be shared again here along with other topical quick hits.

The Sioux Falls

BY THE NUMBERS

35+ BORN 1978-1982

21.5%

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

Manufacturing 2%

Government 1%

Agriculture 2%

30-34 BORN 1983-1987

Insurance 3%

34.5%

YPN MEMBERS BY INDUSTRY

290 BUSINESSES Banking/Finance 22%

Real Estate/Developer 4% Information Technology 4% Marketing/Advertising 5% Entertainment/ Recreation/Hospitality 5%

Professional (CPA, Legal, Architect, etc.) 15%

Retail 6%

24-29 BORN 1988-1993

Construction/Engineering 6%

39%

Education 1%

YPN MEMBERS represent

YPN MEMBERS BY AGE

began in 2009 and has grown to nearly 1,000 members today

Non-Profit 9%

Other 7% Healthcare 8%

and plan programming that includes membership/recruitment, personal & professional development and networking & social activities

Forty young professionals

VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME to serve on a committee

23 AND UNDER BORN BEFORE 1994

4.9%

FIVE COMMITTEES develop

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Faces & Places

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Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union

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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.

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Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers The Ambassador Team of the Month for February was Team Stallinga: Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities; Joey Rotert, Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union; and April Meyerink, bookyourbillboard.com. The Top Sales Award went to Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities and the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award went to April Meyerink, bookyourbillboard.com. Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services, was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for February. Second place honors went to Daren Anderson, Big D Technology

Solutions, Inc., and Janel Cole, Cole Notary, LLC, was awarded third place honors. Nancy Van Otterloo, First PREMIER Bank, won the Reinvestment Award and Jessica Hauck, Holiday Inn City Centre, won the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award. The Diplomat Team of the Month for February was: Captain Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services; James Payer II, Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons; Dustin Brouwer, Sioux Falls Seminary; Tammy Beintema, JDRF; and Tracy Munce, Hegg Realtors.

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 jdoyen@siouxfalls.com.

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New Faces & Promotions The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has promoted Jill Niedringhaus to the position of Sales Manager. In her new role, she will be responsible for representing the CVB in the areas of Hobbies & Clubs, Agriculture and Military & Government. Niedringhaus has been with the CVB since 2013. Marie H. Ruettgers has been named Partner and Managing Attorney of the Sioux Falls office of Goosman Law Firm. Ruettgers practices in commercial litigation and employment law litigation, and advises clients on human resources and cyber liability issues. Ruettgers joined the firm in 2014 after previously working as an Assistant United States Attorney. She has played a vital role in the growth and development of the firm’s Sioux Falls location. MetaBank has hired four new employees: Ben Vander Weide as Director of Enterprise Risk Management; Jesse Fauth as Database

Development Manager; Janine Brust as Compensation HRIS Analyst; Michelle Jons as Vice President, Operations Risk Management; and Meghan Howard as HR Generalist. Mike Satter has joined Century Business Products as Sales Supervisor. In this role, he analyzes customers’ office inefficiencies and recommends integrated software and document management solutions to provide a more costeffective and efficient work environment. Satter has more than 15 years of office equipment industry experience. OHARA, LLC welcomes three new employees: Kara Merkwan joins as Vocational Specialist after spending the last six years in the U.S. Navy. She has experience in training, career counseling and human resources. Laura Thomas, RN, is a Field Based Nurse Case Manager. She is licensed as an RN in both South Dakota and Minnesota and has worked

for a local health care organization in Sioux Falls. Jennifer Johnson, RN, is a Field Based Nurse Case Manager. She has a wealth of experience as an RN in Sioux Falls as well as with the Mayo Clinic. Hegg Companies, Inc. has hired Megan Long as the Front Office Manager at the Sioux Falls Hilton Garden Inn - Downtown. She recently relocated to Sioux Falls from Montana, where she was the Sales Manager/Events Coordinator for the Hampton Inn in Great Falls. RAS welcomes Chandale Johnson, CISR, as Claims Customer Service Representative. Johnson brings a great deal of experience in administrative support within the insurance industry.

Honors & Awards The Sioux Falls Business Resource Network recognized Good Samaritan Luther Manor and Fareway Food Stores (41st Street location) with a Disability Friendly Recognition Program award. LeRoy Huntimer, Director of ATM and Point of Sale for MetaBank, was honored with the Outstanding Service Award, US by the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) at their annual award ceremony held in February. The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry recognized several individuals during their annual Business Day at the Legislature. Jim Wilcox, recently retired from Xcel Energy, and Evan Nolte, recently retired from the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, were recognized as Legislative Business Advocates for their career-long leadership in building relationships with issue leaders and elected officials; taking action affecting law and policy; and representing the Chamber to business leaders and administrators. Barb Everist was the first recipient of the Distinguished Legislative Service Award in recognition of her dedication to public service, the pursuit of amenable solutions to challenges and to a bold vision for South Dakota that calls for the best of its

citizens. Everist served as Majority Whip from 1997-98 and was the first woman to be elected as Majority Leader, a position she held in the House from 1993-94 and in the Senate from 1995-2002. Two individuals were honored posthumously with a Lifetime Achievement Award. William Dougherty, Sioux Falls, and Jeremiah D. Murphy, Rapid City, were recognized for their tireless work and universal respect as lobbyists in the South Dakota Legislature. Dawn Knutson, Midwest Employee Benefits, has been named one of South Dakota’s top small group agents by Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® as part of the company’s annual Promise Awards. The Promise Awards recognize agents and agencies for their success during the past year as well as their dedication to serving the needs of Wellmark members. Knutson was also a Promise Award winner in 2014 and 2015. Insight Marketing Design is the recipient of a 2017 Telly Award. The Telly Awards honor outstanding local, regional and national commercials, as well as video and film productions. The Telly Awards competition receives more than 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents.

Billion Automotive’s Collision Center has been officially Certified by Assured Performance, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training and facility necessary to repair the participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Secure Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (SEAM), a provider of electronic asset recovery, data destruction and disposition services for corporate organizations and financial institutions, has been endorsed by the South Dakota Bankers Association (SDBA). The association endorses vendors who provide quality products and services to improve competitive standing and/or increase profitability, while enhancing the value of SDBA membership for their members. The Paralyzed Veterans of America North Central Chapter is the recipient of a $5,000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The award is given to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families and caregivers.

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Leadership Sioux Empire United Way elected the following officers for 2017: Chair W. Tom Simmons; First Vice Chair Bill O’Connor, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard; Second Vice Chair Dr. Dan Heineman, Sanford Health; Secretary/Treasurer Marie Fredrickson, U.S. Bank; Past Chair Julie Norton, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. Division representatives include: Campaign Division Chair Bob Thimjon, The Ramkota Companies; Campaign Division Vice-Chair Chris Kray, Scheels All Sports, Inc.; Community Impact

Division Chair Brenda Kibbe, Citi; and Marketing Division Chair Jennie Doyen, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Members elected to a first three year term are: Elizabeth Carlson, First Bank & Trust; Ken Karels, Great Western Bank; Jack Marsh; Mark Wiggs, Smithfield Foods. Other board members for 2017 include: Ben Arndt, Bell Incorporated; Paul Bruflat, CNA Surety; Tracy Dahl-Webb, Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company; Daniel Doyle, Cutler Law

Firm LLP; Ryan Dulaney, First Dakota National Bank; Jeff Eisele, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church; Clara Hart; Jay Huizenga, KELOLAND TV; Jim Jarding, Eide Bailly LLP; Dr. Brian Maher, Sioux Falls School District; Tom McAdaragh, Midco; Eric McDonald, DocuTAP; Alex Ramirez, USA Media TV; Dan Rykhus, Raven Industries, Inc.; Sue Simons, RAS; and Curt Zaske, Wells Fargo Bank.

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1-5 The El Riad Shrine hosted the March Membership Mixer. Nearly

300 people enjoyed networking with other Chamber members in a preSt. Patrick’s Day atmosphere.

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6-15 The 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day

Parade was held in downtown Sioux Falls on Saturday, March 18. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza Committee. The parade Grand Marshal was Larry Fuller.

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16-17 Chamber volunteer Ambassadors and Associate

Ambassadors kicked off their spring membership drive with a ‘50s themed gathering at GreatLife Suburban Lanes. 18-19 Members of the current Leadership Sioux Falls class toured both Sanford and Avera to learn about the role of medical research in the community.

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20 20 More than 30 Young Professionals Network

members enjoyed a night of sports and socializing at a Sioux Falls Stampede game. 21 Addie GrahamKramer, The Event Company, shared ideas for increasing brand awareness and 22 Martha Helland, University of Sioux Falls, discussed ethical decision making in business. Both presentations were part of the Business Sense Workshop series sponsored by the Chamber Small Business Council.

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Be Seen 23-24 YPN organized The Next Big

Thing: Levitt at the Falls as a way for members to get the inside scoop on the planned Levitt Shell. Attendees learned more about the Levitt organization and the impact that 50 free outdoor concerts per year will have on the Sioux Falls community. Levitt at the Falls concluded their Chamber Community Appeals campaign on March 31, 2017.

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The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration – A Business Perspective Presented by John Kirchner from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Cost is $25 for Chamber members and their employees, and includes a buffet breakfast (buffet opens at 6:45 a.m.)

To RSVP: call (605) 373-2010, email

vwillson@siouxfalls.com or register online at siouxfallschamber.com Good Morning Sioux Falls is sponsored by the Chamber’s Diplomat Committee. Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should call (605) 336-1620 or email sfacc@siouxfalls.com in advance of this event to make any necessary arrangements.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Create a new “Big Cats of Africa” exhibit

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

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

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“YPN has helped me to connect with others in the community that are in a similar place, professionally and personally. These connections turn into new business, professional growth, and also a number of new friends to enjoy our great quality of life in Sioux Falls.” —Chris Daugaard, Ernst Capital Group 26 Chamber News | APRIL 2017

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IN DEVELOPMENT

Young professionals pursue growth opportunities BY JENNIE DOYEN

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce launched the Young Professionals Network (YPN) in 2009 in response to demand from the community. Today, YPN has grown to nearly 1,000 members who have opportunities to participate in a variety of events, ranging from social to developmental. The goal from the outset was to engage the next generation of leaders and to help young professionals develop the skills they need to succeed in their chosen profession or occupation. YPN seeks to introduce members to the region’s resources and possibilities, create business opportunities, support civic involvement and promote an overall investment in the future of the community. YPN serves members from a variety of backgrounds and professions. With members ranging in age from 21 to 39, some individuals are just getting started in their careers while others have already assumed leadership roles within their company. There is no uniform process for developing these young leaders, so YPN offers a variety of professional development programming, ranging from peer mentoring, to group workshops, to the biennial Crossroads Summit conference.

CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH The responsibility for creating ongoing development programming falls to the YPN Personal & Professional Development (P&PD) Action Team. The team meets every other month for planning sessions, and is led by co-chairs Brittany Kelley Elsasser, MetaBank, and Christopher Filsinger, CorTrust Bank. “Our focus is to provide opportunities to members that help further their career aspirations, develop and strengthen their professional relationships, and inform them about the issues and unique aspects to this great community that we live in,” said Filsinger. “I want to make sure that our members get value out of their experience and that they are able to take what they have learned and tie it to their own development,” Elsasser stated. “We want our members to come out of our events feeling inspired and be able to apply what they learned in their personal and professional lives.” Filsinger said that every development event provides something different and unique to further an individual’s professional development. One of the most popular events is A Seat chambernews.com | Chamber News 27

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Dr. Terran Elliott Bergdale leads YPN members on a Community Connections tour of her family’s company, A-Ox Welding Supply Co., Inc. Community Connections tours are popular events that provide a behind-the-scenes look at businesses in Sioux Falls.

at the Table, in which an established community leader shares the story of their professional journey with a small group of members. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from the leader’s experiences. Several YPN members refer to A Seat at the Table as a not-to-be-missed event. Alexis Konstant, Lloyd Companies, said she appreciates the comfortable atmosphere of the events and the willingness of the leaders to speak openly about the challenges and opportunities they faced in their careers. “The discussions at these events have been frank, insightful, and from my perspective, very rewarding,” said Chris Daugaard, Ernst Capital Group. Focus Workshops are another valuable development tool for many young professionals. “Many workshop topics have been relevant to current opportunities and challenges for our company,” said Daugaard. “I have to hand it to the Chamber for offering so many sessions that seek to answer the questions that we’re asking in our business on a day-to-day basis.” Other regular P&PD team programming includes Community Connections tours and Our Sioux Falls events. Both of these offer attendees a chance to learn more about a piece of Sioux Falls they might not otherwise have been exposed to. Building awareness of the various industries, nonprofits, projects and events in the area allows young professionals to gain a greater appreciation for the diverse fabric of our community as a whole.

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“The events offer great opportunities to expand your professional network, develop new skills, and learn more about our community.” — Tyler Tschetter, Thrivent Financial A recent Our Sioux Falls event featured Joe Millar of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority discussing everything that goes into securing and hosting the NCAA basketball tournament in Sioux Falls. Millar detailed the bid process and the number of people and organizations that work together to make the tournament successful. He also explained the economic impact that hosting these events has on our local economy and why supporting future bids can have a long-term impact on our region. Many YPN members say that while they might personally benefit from learning about the business practices or activities of another company, the most valuable part of these events is that they shine a light on the bigger picture for Sioux Falls. Becoming a more educated and informed citizen is key to creating future leaders who will continue to invest in the community. Konstant said, “The opportunities to learn more about the Sioux Falls community has influenced my current career state and will only encourage a better tomorrow.”

COVER STORY “If you are willing to take the time to participate, listen & learn from your group members I believe you will find the experience to be enriching.” — Nick Rickert, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls PEER MENTORING In 2014 the YPN facilitated a mentoring pilot program. Small groups of YPN members were matched with a community leader outside the YPN demographic. They were to meet quarterly for one year. While there was no set curriculum, each group had a specific focus: leadership development, professional growth, business insights and networking and community and civic involvement. Based on feedback from that pilot year, YPN leadership chose to restructure the program into the peer-led model that is used today. Currently, there are four small groups meeting once a month, each led by a current YPN member.

Other mentors include Tara Allen, Allen Edge Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty; Dan Menke, Pride Neon; and Amber Schwiesow, Midco. The mentors worked with YPN staff to create a curriculum for the year on the topics of building relationships, problem solving, emotional intelligence, and mindset. Mentors spend between 2-4 hours a month preparing for the sessions.

Nick Bentele, a business banker at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, is one of the mentors. He said he volunteered to serve as a mentor as a way to invest in others. “I’ve benefitted greatly from the investment that others have made in me,” Bentele said. “It’s important to leave a legacy of giving back and helping to develop others.”

Schwiesow shared that in addition to prep work, she also completes all of the same work she requires of her mentees. “I want to make sure we are all on the same page, and if I expect them to do something, I am going to show the commitment and do it myself too. It has been great and has helped me personally and professionally.”

Michelle Klobassa, TSP Inc., Erica Anderson, MetaBank, and Tara Allen, Allen Edge Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty, meet regularly to work on professional development as part of the YPN peer mentoring program.

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Bentele agreed that serving as a mentor has also benefited him personally. “Mentoring forces you to be mindful of those around you and notice others in a way that isn’t always natural,” he said. “It develops the habit of caring for others and finding creative ways to help them succeed. I’ve found that mentoring has helped me be more mindful of my relationships at home and at work.” For the mentee participants, the program is an opportunity to challenge themselves professionally and to become more deeply involved in YPN and the broader community. Mentee Bill DeNet said that his employer, Tessier’s Inc. Mechanical Contractors, has a lot of great internal resources for development, but he wanted to explore an external option in the hopes of bringing back new ideas to his company. “This program seemed like a way to investigate those options while networking with like-minded, young leaders in Sioux Falls,” he added. DeNet said it has been interesting to compare leadership perspectives within his mentor group, and that he has specifically benefitted from additional exposure to LEAN decision making, a process that Tessier’s uses in construction.

A SIGNATURE EVENT The idea for the Crossroads Summit conference emerged from the original YPN steering committee. They envisioned an event that would function as a platform for YPN members

to form connections and deepen their professional development without leaving Sioux Falls. Held every two years, the Crossroads Summit has become the signature event of the YPN. Past speakers have included former first daughter Jenna Bush Hager, Next Generation Consulting founder Rebecca Ryan, and former HarleyDavidson communications director Ken Schmidt. Melanie Rapp has attended all three past conferences and plans to attend the next one later this summer. She believes almost anyone can benefit from attending the event – whether the attendee is trying to advance his or her career, or improve a specific aspect of their personal or professional life. “The Summit is a great opportunity to get rejuvenated by motivational speakers, learn something new by taking a session that you haven’t before, and meet other people that are go-getters and want to prosper,” said Rapp. The fourth Summit is planned for August 17, 2017 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center with the theme “Living Your Mission.” Keynote speakers John Meyer, Lemonly, and Bert Jacobs, Life is Good, will discuss the responsibility that businesses have in contributing to community and the value in working for something greater than your daily responsibilities. Maggie Groteluschen, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, and Reggie Kuipers, Bender Commercial Real Estate, are serving as co-chairs for the 2017 Summit. They point to the veteran business leaders in the Sioux Falls area as inspiration for this year’s theme.

“I joined YPN almost two years ago for the opportunities of meeting other like-minded, striving, budding professionals who want to help one another grow within the community. “ —Megan K. Howard, Baird Private Wealth Management

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“Being that I am new to South Dakota and the Midwest, it has been crucial for me to establish and build relationships within the community, whether they are professional or personal. Joining YPN has been a great opportunity for me.” — Rhiannon Israel, McCrossan Boys Ranch “We have all these wonderful role models who have demonstrated the importance of investing in your community, and Sioux Falls is stronger for it,” Groteluschen said. “We feel that this is an important message to lift up and share with the next generation of professionals.” A new feature of the conference this year will be a CEO Panel. Four local business leaders will share their professional experiences and perspective in a moderated discussion. They are: Anne McFarland, President & CEO, LifeScape; Jeff Scherschlight, CEO of Howalt+McDowell Insurance; Eric Yunag, VP Strategic Initiatives, Convergint Technologies; and Bill Baker, Chairman & CEO, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. In addition, organizers expect to have over 20 breakout sessions for attendees to choose from – these will be finalized in the near future. The Crossroads Summit is geared toward young professionals, but is open to anyone. Tickets are $99 for the full day and registration is open now at sfcrossroads.com.

BUILDING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Young professionals around the country are seeking out ways to grow and engage in their communities. In Sioux Falls, the Young Professionals Network provides an avenue that connects the need for individual professional growth with community-focused engagement opportunities. Steering committee member Paige Pearson Meyer, Midco, summarized the benefits of YPN this way: “There’s great value in being a YPN member. First, it connects you with people in the professional community. Second, it exposes you to people and industries you might not be as familiar with. Third, there’s an educational component to YPN’s programming, and I think that’s the organization’s greatest strength.” Combine strong development programming with the network and relationship-building aspects that YPN offers, and the result is a valuable tool that connects young professionals, helps them grow in their careers, builds strong leaders and ultimately benefits the entire Sioux Falls community.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The YPN has made providing quality personal and professional development opportunities to members a priority. A variety of events and programs are offered to meet the needs of young professionals at all stages of their personal and professional life. OUR SIOUX FALLS Learn more about the community where you live and work through programs that give details behind major infrastructure projects and issues impacting your quality of life. A SEAT AT THE TABLE Prominent business and community leaders in the Sioux Falls area share their professional journey with a small group of YPN members. Ask questions, listen and engage in a casual conversation with leaders in our community. FOCUS WORKSHOPS Experts in their field share insight on direct, focused topics that address issues young professionals encounter in daily life. Topics range from personal to professional and conceptual to practical. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOURS Get an inside look at a company or project in the Sioux Falls area by touring their facility. Members will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the various industries that contribute to the community. CROSSROADS SUMMIT This biennial event for young professionals brings topnotch keynote speakers, valuable breakout sessions and plenty of networking opportunities for young professionals from across the region. Registration for the 2017 Summit is open now at sfcrossroads.com. TOPICS ON TAP These events are organized by YPN and the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with other community organizations. Open to the public, the forums provide an opportunity for citizens to gain a better understanding of timely issues facing our community. A SIT DOWN WITH THE SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE In conjunction with the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s Inside Washington series, we ask our congressional representatives to visit exclusively with young professionals outside of the Chamber event. This event is open to YPN members only. YPN members can attend any event or program organized by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce or YPN. Visit siouxfallsypn.com for the latest events taking place in our community.

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Broad issues dominated the 2017 Legislative Session

Task forces to continue work in the summer months In recent years, we’ve seen big sweeping issues that have somewhat defined the legislature for a given session. In 2015, we strongly supported a new funding bill for road and bridge infrastructure. Why? We know that commerce depends on an effective and efficient transportation infrastructure. Indeed, it is what gets raw materials into the state, products throughout and out of the state and even enables our workforce to travel safely. The highway and bridge funding bill dominated the 2015 session and it was successfully passed.

MARK LEE

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

the Legislature did a good job of stewardship with respect to our resources

In 2016, we strongly supported a significant increase in funding for K-12 education for the purpose of significantly increasing teacher salaries. We believed that South Dakota’s standing as last in the nation for teacher salaries was a strategic threat and needed to be addressed. Nothing is more important to our state and community than an outstanding K-12 system and its ability to help us attract and prepare our workforce and help kids achieve their potential. This topic dominated the 2016 session and was successfully passed. In the near future, we will be analyzing the impact of both of these bills, but for now we are focused on a recap of the 2017 Legislative Session. So, what were the defining issues of the 2017 session?

A RETROSPECTIVE On the morning of Nov. 8, 2016 our Chamber was still convinced that Medicaid expansion and the state budget would be the biggest issues in the upcoming session. In fact, the Governor had been touring the state to pitch his Medicaid plan and was preparing the groundwork. We also had been watching revenues for the City of Sioux Falls and were convinced that shortfalls were on the way. On the morning of Nov. 9, 2016 our Chamber was convinced that Medicaid expansion was likely off the table and the newly and surprisingly passed IM 22 would be a major focus of the upcoming session. We still believed budget issues would also be at the fore. On Dec. 6, 2016 the Governor confirmed the revenue and budget challenges facing the state and on Dec. 8, 2016, Judge Mark Barnett stayed the implementation of IM 22. That was not the last word on budget, however, as the revenue numbers continued to fall behind the revised estimates and the hole in both the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year grew. The stage was set.

IM 22 FALLOUT As a Chamber, we joined a number of organizations opposing IM 22 at the ballot box in November. Unfortunately it passed with 51.6% of the vote. Even though it passed, we continued to believe many of its provisions were unconstitutional and others were completely unworkable. That opinion was supported by a circuit judge ruling staying the law and supporting the constitutional objections. This caused the introduction of HB 1069 which served as a complete repeal of IM 22 and included some new campaign finance rules. We supported HB 1069 and it passed mainly on party lines. With IM 22 repealed a number of measures were introduced to address components of the law. A few of them survived the process: • HB 1073 rewrote the lobbyist gift provisions of IM 22 into a workable and acceptable form. We never opposed restrictions, but we opposed the original language for its unintended draconian consequences. • HB 1076 created a state government accountability board comprised of four retired judges. • SB 27 defines what constitutes a public official, what a criminal conflict of interest is, and outlines the sentence for a convicted offender. • SB 54, in its final form, amended HB 1069 and established new provisions for campaign finance reform. • SB 151 created a complaint procedure to resolve allegations of misconduct by public officials. • SB 171 created a government accountability task force to study government, campaign finance, lobbyist restrictions and ethics. The Chamber will actively follow the work of the task force created by SB 171.

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INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PROCESSES On the heels of a long and messy Nov. 8 ballot that included 10 initiated and referred measures, many believed some level of reform to our process was needed. Everyone defended the ability for the people to put measures on the ballot, but many questioned the ease of doing so, the information provided to the voter and the impact of out-of-state interests and money on state policy in South Dakota. As a Chamber, we are interested in these topics as well. There were bills introduced to change signature requirements, to change the process for constitutional amendments, to require enhanced ballot measure funding disclosures and to limit out-of-state money on ballot measures. By session end, three bills survived and we supported all three of them. • HB 1141 creates a task force to consider legislation to revise the initiative and referendum processes in South Dakota. • SB 59 changes the effective date on an initiated measure, constitutional amendment or referred law to July 1 following the general election. • SB 77 requires a fiscal note for an initiated measure or constitutional amendment so voters know the impact on state costs or revenues. Much like the task force on accountability in SB 171, the Chamber will actively follow and monitor the work of the task force created by HB 1141.

STATE GENERAL FUND BUDGET As reported above and throughout session, every new revenue estimate the Legislature received demonstrated that the hole was getting bigger. Our legislature’s first and most important job each session is to pass a balanced budget and they take that responsibility seriously. It would take pages and pages to detail all the changes that were made to balance the budget, so we will only hit upon a few items as final outcomes. The announcement that Amazon would begin collecting and remitting sales tax revenues for sales delivered to South Dakotans was welcome news. However, it was difficult to estimate the impact to the budget for FY 18. In the end, estimates were baked into the budget numbers, but a lack of historic information challenges the assumptions in the numbers. That is not a criticism at all, but simply a fact. Next, many continue to lament the fortunes of our agriculture industry in South Dakota for the foreseeable future. We kept hearing a number of legislators identify 2020 as the projected year for commodity and livestock prices to reflect renewed strength in our state’s revenues. That remains to be seen. As the process was winding down, the Legislature did a few positive things in the budget. First, they agreed to a .3 percent increase in funding for healthcare provider inflation and for K-12 funding. The Governor had originally recommended one percent, but that was pulled from the table when revenues continued to decline. It was at zero percent most of the session. In addition, a small amount was included for state employee health insurance cost increase offset. State employees will not receive a raise this year, but this move was intended to keep them whole. This is a very simple summary of a very complex financial situation and our thanks to our Appropriators who worked on the budget from day one through the last day.

CONCLUSION It bears restating, but the above mentioned issues certainly were not the only important issues our Legislature dealt with this year. In particular, we applaud our leaders for SB 65 to create a new state-level Board of Technical Education. We believe this will have long-term positive impacts on this important workforce development asset in our state. We also thank those who helped us defeat a couple of measures that were discriminatory in nature and not reflective of the values and diversity of our community. All in all, we believe the Legislature did a good job of stewardship with respect to our resources and, in general, did a good job on substantive policy related issues. We thank them for their work and soon we will be considering what issues will face the 2018 Legislature. It always comes around very quickly.

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HEADLINES

U.S. Chamber of Commerce to share perspective on the president’s first 100 days A representative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be the featured speaker at the spring Good Morning Sioux Falls breakfast. John Kirchner will review President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office and discuss possible implications for local businesses. The event will take place Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 a.m. at the Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center. Kirchner serves as the Executive Director of Congressional and Public Affairs for the Midwest Region for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Kirchner helps develop and implement the Chamber’s grassroots legislative and political activities on behalf of all members. He presents all across the Midwest Region informing members of business-related activities on the federal level and how it could affect them. Kirchner will share a candid, business-focused perspective on President Trump’s first months in office. Topics such as the federal budget, healthcare, regulatory issues and other matters that directly affect the Sioux Falls area business community will be covered, giving attendees important information and the tools to move forward under the new administration. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the President’s actions through his first few months in office and what the future may hold.

GOOD MORNING SIOUX FALLS Featuring Keynote Speaker

John Kirchner

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thursday, April 27, 2017 • 7 a.m. Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel Tickets: $25 RSVP to vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

In addition to the keynote, the Good Morning Sioux Falls event will also include an introduction of new CEOs and Managers in the Sioux Falls community. The event begins at 7:00 a.m. with the complimentary breakfast buffet opening at 6:45 a.m. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and may be purchased by contacting Valerie Willson at vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010.

Nelson to speak at Leadership Sioux Falls 31 graduation The Evan C. Nolte Leadership Sioux Falls program will graduate its 31st class on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Julie Nelson, Senior Vice President Business Development for American Bank & Trust, will be the featured speaker.

Board of Directors and continues to serve as a Diplomat. She is a member and past president of Sales and Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls, and has also served or is currently serving as a board member for Junior Achievement of South Dakota, South Dakota Achieve Foundation (now Lifescape), and Dakota Wesleyan Board of Trustees.

Nelson attended college at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD, where she graduated Cum Laude with a double major in business and economics. In her more than 25 years of financial services experience, Nelson has served Keynote speaker Julie Nelson the financial needs of individuals as well as businesses. As Senior Vice President of Business Development at American Bank & Trust, Julie works with all areas of the bank, including Trust, Private Banking, Business Banking and Mortgage.

Nelson will share her perspective on the importance of getting and staying engaged in the broader community, and offer suggestions to graduates on how to build on the foundation of their Leadership Sioux Falls experience.

Nelson is herself a graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls, class 8. She previously served on the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

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All Leadership Sioux Falls alumni are invited to attend the graduation reception on Wednesday, May 3 at Callaway’s. The evening begins with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 7:30. Cost to attend is $40 per person, which includes dinner.

HEADLINES

Infrastructure development underway at USD Discovery District The USD Discovery District, an 80-acre contemporary corporate and academic research park under development in Sioux Falls, has awarded the contract for its initial infrastructure construction. A bid of $1.214 million from Runge Enterprises, Inc. of Sioux Falls was selected. The project includes 2,800 feet, of the anticipated 11,000 feet, of roads, water and sewer that will allow for the first buildings on the site. Construction is expected to begin in April. “This is an exciting initial milestone for the USD Discovery District,” said Rich Naser, Jr., President of the USD Discovery District. “It marks the start of physical construction–the result of years of planning–and the first step in creating an open and urban innovation environment in which to live, work and play.” The roads being constructed, West Nobel Street and North Frances Avenue will provide the foundation of the urban landscape creating the “main” street and intersection for the entrance for the District. In addition, these streets open access to eight building sites. The Discovery District intends to lease one of those sites within the development for construction of a multi-story hotel. Creating accommodations and amenities for visitors will complement the planned urban environment and enhance the District’s ability to support its research, education and business tenants. “With the continued growth of northwest Sioux Falls – there’s a real opportunity here,” said Naser. “It’s a great location with quick access to Interstate 29, the airport and a direct route to downtown; right on the edge of the city. We want to build on that momentum and keep it going.” The planned innovation community, adjacent to University Center in northwest Sioux Falls, will provide access to research facilities and infrastructure for research business development, which will create new jobs and foster collaboration for the commercialization of new technologies. When fully developed, it will include an estimated 26 privately-developed buildings with facility construction value exceeding $314M and nearly 2,800 people employed by companies located in the District.

A rendering of the USD Discovery District at full build out offers a bird’s-eye view of the planned development of West Noble Street and North Frances Avenue. Source: USD Discovery District Master Plan

The USD Discovery District is a public-private partnership effort between the University of South Dakota, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the City of Sioux Falls, the Board of Regents and the business community through Forward Sioux Falls. Infrastructure development is being funded in part by a $755,000 matching grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Forward Sioux Falls and the University of South Dakota are providing local funds for the match through a 2014 general fund appropriation.

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MEMBER VOICE

The power of space and technology in attracting and retaining millennials In a city where the unemployment rate hovers around 2 percent, hiring managers are facing an increasingly difficult challenge to attract new employees to their organization. This shrinking talent pool has put managers in a reactive state when trying to fill holes in their organizations. To solve this staffing crisis facing our community, managers need to look to the future of the workforce – Millennials.

JAMES GASPAR

Interstate Office Products

In the war for talent, engagement is a key factor.

The cost of vacancies in an organization is not only felt by its members – in covering tasks, overtime, and working in areas outside of their expertise – but it is also felt in the bottom line. The dollars invested in advertising, recruiting, overtime, onboarding, and training take away from the organization’s profit potential. When organizations have high turnover, these costs add up and can severely impact their ability to make money. To combat these costs, organizations need to look for new methods to attract and retain Millennial workers. Hiring managers may try to bolster their attractiveness to prospective employees by offering higher starting salaries, signing bonuses, and comprehensive benefits packages, but they often overlook an important factor in attracting talent – creating a satisfying workplace. Research has shown that employees with high workplace satisfaction tend to be the most highly engaged. While we are often considered “entitled,” Millennials are truly seeking a workplace where we can feel at home and part of something greater than ourselves. We want to be in a workplace where we feel we are valued by our employers, and employers need to take steps to ensure they can attract the best new workers to their organization. In the war for talent, engagement is a key factor. Millennials aren’t always swayed by higher compensation, but by having a work environment where we can feel both comfortable and productive. Do Millennials want to work in your space? There are many ways employers can create an attractive environment for workers. Provide technology and space solutions that give the employee the comfort of their home with the structure of the workplace. In our increasingly mobile world, more workers are operating from laptops, smartphones, and tablets than ever before. These technologies allow employees to work in more spaces than the traditional cubicles that may turn-off Millennials to your organization. Lounge spaces, conference rooms, and the break room table will become the new home for many of these young people looking to escape their desks. Rather than fighting mobile workers, employers should look to embrace and encourage movement around the workplace and into new work areas that don’t exist in the traditional office environment. Employers should create multi-function work areas that allow for individual and collaborative work to be done. These spaces can be owned by one team, or shared with whoever operates in that area of the building. Millennials crave the freedom to move from place to place; rather than letting us move on to another employer, employers need to take every step they can to encourage us to stick around. By creating a workspace where employees feel at home, employers can succeed at attracting and retaining young workers. Retaining these workers will lead to higher productivity and better profit margins for the organization over the course of their employment, and ultimately lead to a better bottom line. James Gaspar is a Business Development Specialist at Interstate Office Products. He received his BSBA in Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2016.

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BUSINESS SENSE

Grow your business with education and mentoring services BY DAREN R. ANDERSON Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.

Have you thought about starting your own business? Maybe you have a great idea that no one else has tried yet. Maybe you want to explore a franchise opportunity, or perhaps take over the family business. Most of us know or have been taught how to create a product or provide a service – and you will need to know this to make your business run from day-to-day. However, in most cases you will also be the person responsible for all of the accounting, planning, sales, marketing, etc. for your business as it gets off the ground. Many of the most successful business people in the nation today have one thing in common: when they launched their business and while it was growing, they had a mentor. A mentor is typically someone who has extensive training and/or experience in the marketplace and who is willing to advise you on every step of the business process. How do you find a person willing to fill that mentor role for you in your new business venture? SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business was created for just that purpose. Originally known as the Service Corps of Retired Executives, SCORE is a non-profit organization that provides free business education and mentoring services to entrepreneurs in the United States. The organization has been serving entrepreneurs for more than 50 years. And they have a proven track record of success. In 2014, SCORE helped start 56,079 businesses; helped to create 47,187 jobs; helped 107,201 clients increased their revenue; and mentored and trained 148,800 small business owners and entrepreneurs. In Sioux Falls, our local SCORE chapter can help with a range of startup-related activities, including simply listening to your ideas, formulating a business plan, buying an existing business or franchise, exploring startup financing options, naming your business, learning about incorporating and more.

NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK APRIL 30-MAY 6 SCORE Celebration Event

Wednesday, May 3 4:30-7 p.m. The Country Club of Sioux Falls If you already have an existing business, SCORE can serve as a resource to strengthen it. Whether it is help with a business plan, developing growth strategies, human resource assistance, or getting advice on selling your business, SCORE has professionals that can help. There are over 13,000 counselors nationwide that participate as SCORE mentors. In any kind of mentoring situation, both the mentor and the mentee can benefit professionally. You learn to listen more and judge less – it’s a win-win for both parties involved. Find more information about SCORE and learn how you can be involved by visiting their website at score.org or contact your local Small Business Administration/SCORE Chapter.

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Celebrate at the CVB’s annual Visitor Industry Luncheon Disney culture expert will offer keynote The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is excited to present the former head of Disney University training team as the featured speaker at our 2017 Visitor Industry Luncheon. The event will take place on May 9 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. TERI SCHMIDT

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

VISITOR INDUSTRY LUNCHEON Featuring Keynote Speaker

Doug Lipp

Former head of Disney University training team May 9, 2017 • 11:30 a.m. Sioux Falls Convention Center

Doug Lipp will present “The Magic of Exceptional Leadership and $45 per person/ Customer Service.” When he was tables of 8 available just 29, Lipp shot to the helm of the legendary Disney University training team at Walt Disney corporate headquarters. He draws on his 30-plus years of combined experience at Disney and in private practice to share how the behaviors, tools and attitudes that represent the cultural excellence at Disney and other great institutions can inspire and challenge us. Lipp will also discuss common organizational traps that undermine companies and impede their ability to build a thriving and sustainable culture. Doug Lipp consistently receives rave reviews for his presentations. His insight will help organizations strengthen their corporate culture, boost business performance and have fun while doing it. He focuses on how a company’s current culture is affecting its business and then provides insights and actionable ideas on how they can build an even better business based on leadership, teamwork and innovation. In addition to the keynote address from Lipp, we will also recognize outstanding individuals and businesses who contribute to the success of the Sioux Falls visitor industry. The 2017 Visitor Industry Awards will include the Heart of the City Award, First Impressions Award, Business Award, and Media Award. We encourage you to nominate an individual or business for these awards. Go to visitsiouxfalls.com/industryawards to find the criteria and nomination form. Nominations are due by April 28. We hope that you will join us as we celebrate the visitor industry in our community, and recognize outstanding individuals and businesses for their vital role in helping to promote our great city. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the best!

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Mission To market the city of Sioux Falls as a one-of-a-kind visitor destination, and to provide premier visitor services, and increase visitor spending in order to enhance economic impact throughout the community. The Sioux Falls Promise The CVB stands committed to exceeding visitor’s expectations. We will provide superior visitor hospitality in the city best recognized as “The Heart of America.” For all your convention, meeting and event needs, contact the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau: (605) 275-6060, email sfcvb@siouxfalls.com or visit visitsiouxfalls.com; for more updates about the visitor industry, go to pgs. 42-43.

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2017 Visitor Industry Luncheon Featured speaker Doug Lipp Former head of Disney University training team

“The Magic of Exceptional Leadership & Customer Service” May 9, 2017 • 11:30am Sioux Falls Convention Center More information at VisitSiouxFalls.com/Luncheon

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Falls Park Visitor Information Center open 10am-9pm. 605-367-7430

BUSINESS NEWS

World’s largest one-day leadership conference to be simulcast in Sioux Falls Leadercast, the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, will broadcast live from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world – including Sioux Falls. The event takes place May 5 beginning at 7 a.m. at The District. This year marks the fifth year that Sioux Falls will be hosting the event and the seventeenth year of the annual leadership conference. The theme of this year’s conference is, “Powered by Purpose.” Purpose is what defines us, drives us and empowers us. It is the glue for an organization and the fuel for an individual. Today’s organization can’t rely on old practices. A new organization is emerging and at the center of its driving force is the igniting power of purpose. The conference will allow attendees to discover the steps they can take to uncover their purpose, to reconnect to their organization’s “why”, to attract and engage the right people for your efforts and to thrive as a team. The keynote speakers who will discuss purpose-driven leadership are: • Daniel Pink – Behavioral Science Expert, Best-Selling Author and Host of Crowd Control

Participants watch the 2016 Leadercast simulcast in Sioux Falls. The 2017 event is slated for May 5.

• Suzy Welch – Author, TV Commentator and Business Journalist • Henry Cloud – Acclaimed Leadership Expert, Clinical Psychologist and BestSelling Author • Jess Ekstrom – CEO of Headbands of Hope

• Molly Fletcher – Former Top Sports Agent and Author

• Tyler Perry – Director, Playwright, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor, Author and Entrepreneur

• Andy Stanley – Leadership Author and Communicator

• Jim McKelvey – Co-Founder of Square and Founder of LaunchCode

More than 500 people are expected to attend the Sioux Falls simulcast, joining more than 100,000 people who will attend the event either live or at other simulcast locations in more than 20 countries. For more information and to purchase your ticket or group tickets to the local Leadercast Sioux Falls event at The District, visit leadercastsiouxfalls.com.

Shawn Johnson to headline Women in Business Sales and Marketing Executives, Inc of Sioux Falls (SME) will hold its annual Women in Business event on April 25, 2017 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. American gymnast Shawn Johnson will give the keynote address. At just 24 years old, Johnson has accomplished a lifetime of achievements. She is a 2008 Olympic Gold Medal gymnast, a 4-Time Olympic Medalist, a “Dancing with the Stars” champion and a New York Times best-selling author for her book Winning Balance: What I’ve Learned So Far About Love, Faith and Living Your Dreams.

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In 2014, Johnson launched thebodydepartment.com, a site dedicated to offering an outlet where people can talk about body image, wellness and fitness in a healthy way. She is involved in a number of philanthropic activities such as working with animal and children’s charities, working with cancer charities, particularly those that affect women and children and is a strong advocate of health and wellness initiatives. Shawn is also involved in programs that help build good character amongst youth across the country.

In addition to the evening dinner session at which Johnson will speak, the Women in Business event also includes an afternoon session with a Market Place Vendor Fair and breakout sessions for attendees. Speakers at the afternoon sessions include: Holly Hoffman; Melissa Johnson, Oh My Cupcakes!; Sharon Haselhoff, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort; Erin Hayes, Midco; and Terri Schuver, Sticks and Steel Gallery. The Women in Business event regularly draws more than 1,000 attendees. Tickets are $75 and include admission to both the afternoon and evening sessions.

CHAMBER PARTNER

Partnerships today produce results for tomorrow There is much to be proud of in the Sioux Falls region. Careful planning, a diversified economy, and engaged community leaders have contributed to the outstanding strength of Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities. We engage stakeholders in decision-making and reach out to one another to form connections. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce continues to work closely with area chambers such as the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce to move the region forward. Partnerships are a driving force behind the success of the Sioux Falls area. JESSE FONKERT

Hartford Area Development Corporation

…we understand that growth is not a zerosum game

Chambers of commerce and economic development corporations are important partners in creating a thriving economy. The decisions we make today and programs we put in place have the opportunity to stimulate success for tomorrow. Quality of life improvements, along with jobs, attract new people to this region every year. Each small step forward can produce tremendous results years down the road. This principle is evident on a regional level where the growth of Sioux Falls has benefited communities like Hartford, Brandon, and Harrisburg. Likewise, companies such as Central States Manufacturing in Hartford, Marmen Energy in Brandon, and Showplace Wood Products in Harrisburg employ people who live in Sioux Falls and commute out. We are all partners in progress. Hartford continues to grow in more ways than one. With a population of almost 3,200 and an average household income of $75,330, Hartford is quickly becoming a major contributor to the region’s economy. On a per capita basis, Hartford has had the largest growth rate the last two years in Minnehaha County. More than 200 residential lots will be open for development with the completion of the Mickelson Road project in 2018. Young families keep moving to Hartford to take advantage of the West Central school district and the quality education it offers. New businesses are opening and finding success due to our growing incomes and population. Foundations are being laid today that will produce returns for the community and region tomorrow. In economic and community development, we understand that growth is not a zero-sum game but that progress benefits everyone in some way, shape, or form. A new office building in one town can employ dozens if not hundreds of people from another town. It is important that we support one another and cheer for each other to succeed. Competition is healthy and each community has something different to offer but we must focus on the big picture “a rising tide lifts all boats.” We are stronger by working together through collaboration and shared resources. Projects like the USD Discovery District and Foundation Park will impact more than just Sioux Falls. These two projects alone have potential to significantly add to the growth of surrounding towns like Hartford, Crooks, and Dell Rapids. Thanks to the foresight of the partnership between the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Sioux Falls Development Foundation, many lives will be positively impacted. Going forward, we will not only continue to promote the characteristics that make Hartford unique but will also embrace regionalization as a whole. We’re all in this together. By communicating with one another, we can find different ways to work together to produce outcomes that positively impact the region. It takes you, me, and everyone working together to move the needle forward. The partnerships we create today, will produce results for tomorrow. Jesse Fonkert is the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Director for the City of Hartford. For more information please call 605-528-3338 or contact him at jesse.fonkert@hartfordsd.us.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Visitor Industry Updates DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM GIVES RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE The South Dakota Department of Tourism has recognized 143 businesses and organizations in 43 communities across South Dakota for their outstanding customer service. The Great Service Star Program is designed to recognize businesses that develop and complete hospitality training programs for their staff, reward employees for offering great service and find unique ways to show customer appreciation. Those that meet the criteria are awarded a star symbol from the Department of Tourism for use in marketing their business and to visually show visitors their commitment to great service. “Our state is renowned for its friendly people and the warm welcome we give to our visitors. Great service is what drives repeat visitation and word-of-mouth marketing about our state,” said James Hagen, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tourism. “The Great Service Star program encourages the continued development of skills and techniques that make South Dakota stand apart from other states.” Great Service Star recipients in Sioux Falls include: AAA South Dakota; AeroStay Hotel; Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center; ClubHouse Hotel & Suites; Falls Park Visitor Information Center; Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, SD Game, Fish & Parks; Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum; and the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau.

SOUTH DAKOTA NAMED #3 BEST STATE FOR RETIREMENT WalletHub recently released their annual list of the best and worst states for retirement, and South Dakota ranked as the third best for 2017. The overall ranking was broken down by affordability, quality of life and health care rankings. These rankings were determined using factors such as cost of living, cost of in-home services, attractions, crime rate and more. South Dakota ranked #15 for affordability, #33 for quality of life and #2 for health care. Florida and Wyoming claimed the top two spots in the overall ranking, with South Dakota, Iowa and Colorado rounding out the top five.

Jackie Wentworth visits with a group tour operator at the National Tour Association Travel Exchange in St. Louis, Missouri.

CVB TRAVELS TO THE ANNUAL NATIONAL TOUR ASSOCIATION TRAVEL EXCHANGE

CVB Sales Manager Jackie Wentworth attended the annual National Tour Association (NTA) Travel Exchange trade show held Feb. 26–March 1, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. She met with group tour operators from all over the United States in prescheduled appointments to encourage them to include Sioux Falls in their travel itineraries. Wentworth introduced companies who have not yet traveled to Eastern South Dakota to the attractions, restaurants, lodging opportunities and the many other amenities that Sioux Falls has to offer. In addition, she met with companies that regularly travel to the Sioux Falls region to ensure their repeat business.

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BUSINESS NEWS

CVB TO OFFER SIOUX FALLS TOUR CONTEST The 2017 National Tourism Week is May 7-13, and the Sioux Falls CVB plans to hold a Sioux Falls Tour Punch Card Contest. The contest is geared toward the Sioux Falls visitor industry’s frontline employees. The purpose is to educate these employees so they are better able to share information with visitors on other attractions throughout Sioux Falls, encouraging visitors to stay in Sioux Falls longer and/or return for another visit. To participate, each frontline employee must visit a minimum of 10 of the 16 local attractions on the punch card to familiarize themselves. Contest dates are April 14-May 22, 2017. Cards must be punched by a representative at each attraction and returned to the CVB by noon on May 22 in order to be entered into a prize drawing. The frontline employee’s manager must also sign the punch card prior to submission. Two $500 Grand Prizes will be awarded, plus 10 additional winners will receive $25 gift cards. Each visitor industry business with employees participating will be entered into another drawing for a chance to win one of two “Sweet Prizes.” Winners will be announced May 25. If you are a visitor-industry business and would like punch cards for your employees, contact CVB Host City Manager Rachel Crane at (605) 373-2026 or rcrane@siouxfalls.com.

SALES TEAM PREPARES FOR D.C. BLITZ The Sioux Falls CVB will travel to Washington, D.C. April 10-13, 2017 to conduct their annual Sales Blitz. The D.C. area is the number one location for national organizations and association home offices. The CVB Sales Team has been working to set up appointments with meeting professionals for these organizations. The blitz generates new sales opportunities for the Sales Team by allowing them to meet one-on-one to discuss how Sioux Falls could become a host city for future meetings and events.

EXPERIENCE SIOUX FALLS VIDEO RECEIVES GOLD ADDY AWARD The CVB’s “Experience Sioux Falls” video received a GOLD ADDY award at the South Dakota Advertising Federation’s 2017 Awards Competition. The award recognized excellence in the category of Online Film, Video and Sound – Internet Commercial – Online Film, Video & Sound Campaign for the film campaign. A GOLD ADDY recognizes that it is “the very best in their markets” and “recognition of the highest level of creative excellence.” The video will now move to the second tier, in which local ADDY winners compete against winners from other local clubs in one of the fifteen district competitions. District ADDY winners then move on to the third tier, which is the national stage of the American Advertising Awards. The award-winning video can be found on visitsiouxfalls.com.

Local involvement and support with the organization or association can often be the key success in securing a national piece of business. If you have a local connection to any national organizations or associations, please contact a member of your CVB Sales Team and help us bring your organization to Sioux Falls for its next event!

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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.

Avera Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

NEW LOCATION

911 E. 20TH ST., SUITE 300 avera.org Avera Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine offers specialized care and surgery for the treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions. They recently opened an office in Plaza 4 on the Avera campus. L to R: Sr. Mary Thomas, Lindy Hill, Dave Kapaska, D.O. (regional president & CEO), Jay Rasmussen, Dr. Mike Devish, Nathan Stallinga, Dr. Pat O’Brien, Bobbi Thury, Amber Schwiesow and Dr. Tom Ambrose.

Bender Residential Realtors

122 S. PHILLIPS AVE., SUITE 300 benderrealtors.com Bender Residential Realtors is pleased to be able to offer residential real estate services to the community. L to R: Charity Small, Shawna Kleinwolterink, Amy Evans, Sandy Case, Nathan Stallinga, Jill Madsen (co-owner), Corey Weeden, Gary Gaspar, Mayor Mike Huether and Michael Bender (co-owner). NEW MEMBER

Coaches Choice Inc.

coacheschoiceonline.com Coaches Choice, now in Sioux Falls, is a leading regional provider of corporate apparel and promotional products. L to R: Jim Sorenson, Brad Nelson, Tim Sturdevant, Jeff Young (account executive), Nathan Stallinga, Dean Karsky and Allison Boyd.

NEW MEMBER

A Cut Above

108 WILLOW ST., SUITE 4, HARRISBURG, SD A Cut Above caters to your entire family’s haircare needs, with more than 17 years of experience. L to R: Jerri Anderson, Joey Rotert, Gita Hendricks, Bettyjo Carlson (owner/operator), Jason Carlson, Bobbi Thury and Nathan Stallinga.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Gunway

27197 SD HWY 115, HARRISBURG, SD gunway.com Gunway offers great customer service at their gun range and gun shop. L to R: Nathan Stallinga, Eric Anderson, Dan Hall (CEO), Laurie Knutson, Katie Demaray, Janel Cole and Jesse Kindelspire.

NEW MEMBER

Liberty Tax Services

5216 W. 26TH ST. libertytax.com Liberty Tax Services announces a new beginning in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas. L to R: Shalayna Davis, Nixxi Stoops, Paul Carlson, Mike Hauck, Crystal Carlson (owner), Mark Luke, Sharon Haselhoff, David Johnson, Kris Boersma and Sarah Pascoe. NAME CHANGE

Marlin’s Family Restaurant

NEW MEMBER

108 S. MINNESOTA AVE. marlinsfamilyrestaurant.com The newest addition of Marlin’s Family Restaurants is located in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls. They provide a great meal in a friendly atmosphere. L to R: Jason Frick, Dean Karsky, Terry Northern, Laurie Knutson, Darrell Leenderts, Michael Fletcher (general manager), Chris Filsinger, Dustin Sejnoha, Marlin Sejnoha, Jr., Karel Sejnoha, David Johnson and Roberta Buddi.

Northwestern Mutual

2307 W. 57TH ST., SUITE 200 nm.com Northwestern Mutual announces the merger of the two Sioux Falls offices and new managing partner, Christopher Schenkel. L to R: Jess Jasso, Marty DesLauriers, Mike Hauck, Julie Nelson, Christopher Schenkel (managing partner), Sam Theobald, Amy O’Connor Hoback and Nathan Stallinga. NEW OWNER

Prairie Family Business Association

NEW MEMBER

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4801 N. CAREER AVE., SUITE 236 fambus.org Prairie Family Business Association is your resource network for family business success. Their goal is to help your business grow and prosper as you transition from one generation of family ownership to the next generation. L to R: Sarah Nelson, Mark Luke, April Meyerink, Alex Ramirez, Rebecca Zabel, Stephanie Larscheid (executive director), Erin Schoenbeck, Daren Anderson and Suzy Turnquist.

RIBBON CUTTINGS South Dakota Roofing, LLC South Dakota Roofing is a new venture, specializing in design through clean-up project management. L to R: Andy Renner, Dean Karsky, Tim Renner, Daren Anderson, Mary Jones (owner/manager), Nathan Stallinga, Lynda Billars and Aaron Renner.

NEW MEMBER

Stockwell Engineers, Inc.

NEW LOCATION

801 N. PHILLIPS AVE., SUITE 100 stockwellengineers.com Stockwell Engineers provides civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture to private businesses, state agencies and local governments. They recently relocated their offices to a new location near Falls Park. L to R: Brad Woerner, Joe Whitlock, Aaron Neiman, Wendy Brown, Dan Doyle, Jon Brown (president), Jay Rasmussen, Adrienne McKeown, Mayor Mike Huether, Nathan Stallinga and Mitch Mergen.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Stockyards Ag Experience

NEW MEMBER

301 E. FALLS PARK DR. stockyardsagexperience.org The Stockyards Ag Experience Barn is Sioux Falls’ newest attraction. The interactive museum and learning center tells the story of agriculture in our region, beginning with the history of the Sioux Falls Stockyards. L to R: Jim Woster (board president), Paige Pearson Meyer, Jennifer Hoesing (executive director), Daren Anderson, Clare Vollan, Mark Luke, Dana Dykhouse, Nathan Stallinga, Bobbi Thury and Susan Randall.

Think 3D Solutions

2329 N. CAREER AVE., SUITE 117 letsthink3d.com Think 3D “The Culture Consultants” are committed to helping businesses build leaders and redesign their culture. L to R: Wendy Dooley, Alex Ramirez, Aaron Neiman, Vaney Hariri (cofounder), Tamien Dysart (co-founder), Mayor Mike Huether, Mike Hauck, Nathan Stallinga and Ryan Oines. NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS uBreakiFix

3505 W. 41ST ST., SUITE B ubreakifix.com/siouxfalls uBreakiFix provides high quality, efficient repair of small electronic devices including cell phones, tablets, laptops, and PCs. L to R: Trevante Ross, Sharon Haselhoff, Jonathan Addink (vice president/store manager), Nathan Stallinga, Marv Addink (president), Joey Rotert, Derrick Karsky, Stan TerHorst and Ben Kaul. NEW MEMBER

Wermerson Orthodontics

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5200 S. CLIFF AVE., SUITE 102 wermersonorthodontics.com Specializing in orthodontics, Dr. Chris Wermerson provides expert orthodontic care for children, teens and adults in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. Braces and Invisalign are also available. L to R: Mary Kresh, Sharon Haselhoff, Jay Soukup, Lola Kolbo, Janel Cole, Dr. Chris Wermerson (orthodontist/owner), Nathan Stallinga, Sandy Wermerson and Paul Wermerson.

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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.

AllOver Media

Doody’s Dog Waste Removal

Rob Swenson Media Services

Advertising Chris Lawson, (605) 376-4565 101 S. Main Ave., 4th Floor, 57104 allovermedia.com

Pet Services Telly Rollinger, (605) 362-1137 4225 N. Olympia Dr., 57107 nomoredoody.com

Media Consulting Rob Swenson, (605) 336-7560 PO Box 2148, 57101-2148 robswenson.wordpress.com

Brosz Engineering, Inc.

Grand Junction Grilled Subs

Serenite Salon Suites

Engineer - Civil Perry Kolb, (605) 336-1676 3500 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 201, 57105 broszeng.com

Restaurants Kathy Davis, (605) 334-5962 5312 E. Arrowhead Pkwy., 57110 grandjunctiongrilledsubs.com

Beauty Salons, Supplies, Equipment Bruce Bettmeng, (605) 941-0666 3240 W. 69th St., 57108 serenitesalonsuites.com

Cheese World

Health Connect

Swan Mechanical Inc.

Food - Specialty Patty Czmowski, (605) 275-0990 2210 W. 69th St., Suite 130, 57108 cheeseworldusa.com

Associate Member Frances A. Ellis Rice, (605) 371-1000 PO Box 1772, 57101-1772 healthconnectsd.org

Radon Mitigation - Real Estate Joe Swan, (605) 376-5893 swanmechinc.com

Dakota Angler

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls Shawn Giedd

Bait & Tackle Todd Heitkamp, (605) 336-9132 1120 E. Benson Rd., 57104 dakotaangler.com

Doody’s Dog Fence Fence Telly Rollinger, (605) 202-4089 4225 N. Olympia Dr., 57107 southdakotadogfence.com

Real Estate Shawn Giedd, (605) 660-1684 47612 SD Hwy. 46, Alcester, 57001 kwfastagent.com

Noteboom RV Recreational Vehicles Mary Noteboom, (605) 743-4002 27316 SD Hwy. 115, Harrisburg, 57032 noteboomrv.com

Wingstop Restaurants Claire Santos, (605) 275-9464 1902 S. Minnesota Ave., 57105 wingstop.com

Zoup! Restaurants Claire Santos, (605) 553-9610 2802 W. 41st St., 57105 zoup.com

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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 MEMBER

Sales & Marketing Executives, Inc. of Sioux Falls

Banks wellsfargo.com Member Since 1907

Associate Member smesiouxfalls.org

Tamarack Materials, Inc.

Bender Commercial Nick Gustafson

45 YEARS

Drywall Equipment & Supplies tamarackmaterials.com

Affiliate - Real Estate benderco.com

Hotels & Motels sfcchotel.com

15 YEARS

Faith Family Church

40 YEARS

Advertising Agencies adwerks.com

Wells Fargo Bank

Holiday Inn City Centre

Minerva, Inc. Restaurants minervas.net

R & L Supply, Ltd.

ADwërks

Butterfly House & Aquarium Associate Member butterflyhouseaquarium.org

Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies Wholesale & Manufacturers

Daniels-Olsen - A Metro Hardwoods Company

30 YEARS

Building Products-Wholesale midwesthardwood.com

Arby’s Restaurants Restaurants arbys.com

Empire Building Construction

FYI Marketing Consultants fyi-dakota.com

Buildings/Metal empireconst.com

Hope Haven International Ministries

HD Supply Waterworks Ltd.

Associate Member hopehaven.org

Pipe & Supply

Soukup Construction, Inc. Contractors - Excavating soukupconstruction.com

25 YEARS

South Eastern Council of Governments Associate Member secog.org

Primrose Retirement Community Retirement Community primroseretirement.com

Banquet Facilities cjcallaways.com

Haegle’s Western Wear & Tack Western Wear & Tack haegleswest.com

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Meats - Retail looksmarket.com

Midwest Land Surveying, Inc. Surveying midwestlandsurveying.com

PC Gold, Inc. Computer Sales, Service-Hardware/ Software pcgoldinc.com

ReliaMax Holding Company Insurance Management reliamax.com

Triad Construction, Inc. Home Builders triadconstructionllc.net

5 YEARS

Sioux Falls Sleep Center Health Care siouxfallssleep.com

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra League Associate Member sdsymphony.org

St. Michael Cemetery Associate Member stmichaelcemeterysf.com

Weller Brothers Landscaping Landscaping wellerbrothers.com

FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS WHO REINVESTED IN THEIR FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARY MONTH

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Mortgage Banking Company fairwaymc.com

JLG Architects Architects jlgarchitects.com

Insurance scottnowakagency.com

Associate Member sfjb.org

Face It TOGETHER®

Boutique facebook.com/mainstreamboutiquesiouxfalls

South Dakota Trust Company

The Everist Company

Callaway’s

Look’s Market

Trucking rudetransportation.com

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society

Employment Service spherion.com/siouxfalls

20 YEARS

Associate Member faithfamilychurch.com

Rude Transportation Inc.

Mainstream Boutique Dawley Farms

Trust Company sdtrustco.com

Retirement Community sunnycrestvillage.com

Home Builders beatchconstruction.com

American Family Insurance Scott Nowak Agency

Spherion Staffing & Recruitment Services

Sunnycrest Retirement Village

Beatch Construction, LLC

Developers

Unlimited Electronic Lifestyles (UEL) - Home Theatre Store Home Electronics Sales & Service myuel.com

10 YEARS

ADP (Automatic Data Processing, Inc.) Payroll Services/Processing

Assurgo Insurance insspecialtygroup.com

Associate Member wefaceittogether.org

IMPACT Consulting, LLC Consultants

Izaak Walton League Associate Member iwla.org/siouxfalls

Kut & Kill Lawn Care & Pest Control Lawn Maintenance kutandkill.com

Pinnacle Productions Lighting and Sound Design Entertainment pinnacleprodj.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 Francisco Javier Alvarez-Evangelista Francisco Javier Alvarez-Evangelista is a Compliance Analyst at MetaBank, where he assists with the governance and administration of the bank’s anti-money laundering and OFAC sanctions compliance program. Alvarez-Evangelista graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from South Dakota State University in 2015. He is a Certified Financial Crime Specialist, and has been a member of the Sioux Falls Young Professional Network since 2016. Alvarez-Evangelista is a native of Mexico, and enjoys traveling, drawing, hiking, architecture, politics and reading the news.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT SIOUX FALLS? It has to be the very impressive economic growth of the city. Not only do I like all the new businesses and ideas sprouting throughout the community, but I am always impressed when I drive down an old road and encounter an entire new development or neighborhood that was not there months previous. It feels like we are living through an important part of the city’s history and its renaissance.

FRANCISCO JAVIER ALVAREZ-EVANGELISTA MetaBank

WHAT IS ONE OF SIOUX FALLS’ BEST-KEPT SECRETS? Most people wouldn’t consider Sioux Falls as being especially diverse in its restaurant choices. However, I’ve come to learn that I can find really good food from almost any corner of the planet within short driving distance, and that makes Sioux Falls a special exception for the Upper Midwest region.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING THE CHAMBER DOES FOR THE SIOUX FALLS AREA? It connects people and ideas, and then helps make those ideas into reality.

WHAT IS ONE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT YOU SUPPORT AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO YOU? I first learned of Junior Achievement from colleagues at work. Growing up, I had no idea such a national organization existed, so as I learned more about it, I wanted to help and do my part to accomplish its mission. Junior Achievement strives to provide quality, volunteer-led education courses to students K-12 that enhance financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship. I’ve taught two classes in the last year in English and in Spanish at the Immersion School, and I feel like I am impacting the students by both bringing a different perspective to their regular education, and by introducing them to topics and concepts they may not hear of or learn of at home or outside their regular schooling. Kindling an interest and fascination in students’ career potential from such an early age lays the groundwork for their and their communities’ future successes.

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED? No matter how tough things get, always remain loyal to your dreams and aspirations.

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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.

Young boys dressed in military uniforms play with their toy cannons near McKennan Park in 1917.

Old Courthouse Museum to open exhibit on World War I The Old Courthouse Museum will open a new exhibit on World War I this month. World War I: The Great War will use artifacts and photographs to tell the story of WWI both on the battlefield and the home front, with a particular section on the wartime impact in Minnehaha County. World War I brought technological advances and produced weapons that were deadlier than ever before. Developments in engineering, chemistry and metalworking created unmerciful conditions and saw a transition from animal power to machine power as the primary means of victory. Outside the war zone, the home front proved to be a vital artery in the war effort through its sacrifices and undying support of patriotism. During World War I, Nevis and Eva Fawick struggled to make ends meet by 54 Chamber News | APRIL 2017

selling Yankee Boy Cannons, a toy that was manufactured by the N. O. Fawick Manufacturing Company in Sioux Falls. While Mr. Fawick stayed at home to fill orders, Mrs. Fawick traveled the country, selling the toys to department and toy stores. The toys were soon were found in cities from Reno and San Antonio to Pittsburgh and Boston. Adding to the popularity of the toy was the “target” of German Kaiser Wilhelm II. Aggression during WWI made the Kaiser a symbol of all that was feared and despised about the war. The photo above was taken in 1917 after the U.S. entered the war. Arthur, Garfield and Clifford Muchow, dressed in uniforms, are playing with their Yankee Boy Cannons. The children are lying under a Fawick Flyer automobile, which is parked near McKennan Park.

The Yankee Boy Cannon was manufactured by N.O. Fawick Manufacturing Company in Sioux Falls. The toy became popular across the nation during World War I.

An opening reception for World War I: The Great War will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Museum. The public is invited to attend, and admission is free. The Old Courthouse Museum is free and open to the public seven days a week.

Photos courtesy Siouxland Heritage Museums

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