September 2017 Chamber News

Chamber News Vol. 52, No. 12

September 2017

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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FEATURES

Celebrate manufacturing in South Dakota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Chamber Annual Meeting to be held Oct. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Noteworthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-24 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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For advertising information, call the Chamber at (605) 336-1620 or email chambernews@siouxfalls.com

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CHAMBER NEWS EDITOR

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

Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 44

CHAMBER MISSION

Business News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-37, 41

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.

Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Member Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Business Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using Your Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-51 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ON THE COVER Four start-up companies are currently participating in Zeal’s Growth Accelerator program.

Pictured left to right are Alex Guggenberger, Jobiki; Marissa Cool, Well365; Trisha Dohn, Well365; Brad Hartzler, Gravana; and Brandie Stoner, Well365. Not pictured: Scott Perkins, Bravo Youth Sports.

Photo by Mike Shafer.

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

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

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

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Message from the Chair It is hard for me to believe that this is my last edition of Chamber News as your board chair.

What a year it has been. My sincere thanks to each of you for your support and dedication to the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, its more than 2,200 members and the 87,000 employees we represent to ensure the best business environment possible. It certainly has been a year of transition.

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

Thanks for allowing me the opportunity and honor to serve with you

First, Evan Nolte retired as Chamber President/CEO after 38 years of dedicated service.

After an intensive national search, Jason Ball was chosen to be our new leader. He is off to a great start – engaging staff and members throughout this amazing community. We are in a great position for the challenges ahead.

Please mark your calendars for the Chamber Annual Meeting to be held Oct. 24 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. It will be a great night to celebrate our success as a Chamber and to welcome our new Chair of the Board for 2017-18, Steve Van Buskirk, Van Buskirk Companies.

Workforce has been a major focus this year. In the current environment, how do we ensure that every business in our area can attract great employees for their needs? In addition, in order to attract new businesses, it is essential that we demonstrate workforce potential that can meet future needs. The success of Forward Sioux Falls, securing the first tenant in Foundation Park and the continued record building growth throughout the Sioux Falls area challenges each of us to maximize the potential of every citizen to contribute fully to these new opportunities.

Diversity, immigration, behavioral health, addictions, educational opportunities for all, mentorship, encouragement of the trades and many more issues must be addressed in order for us to continue our success. The Chamber is working alongside many people and organizations – Sioux Falls Thrive, city and county leadership, social service providers, Sioux Falls Public Schools and Sioux Empire United Way, among others. All are focusing on the future of our people and their ability to contribute fully to our economy and their own prosperity.

Thanks to each of you for your support.

Thank you to each of you members, our Board, Diplomats, Ambassadors, committee members and Chamber staff for your passion and dedication in assisting this chamber to support and maximize the business opportunities in the Sioux Falls area. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity and honor to serve with you this past year. The future of Sioux Falls is very bright.

God Bless,

2016-17 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. 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

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WENDY BERGAN JDS Industries 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

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

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

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CALENDARS

CHAMBER

Events Calendar

Dates, times and locations are subject to change.

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

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

FEATURED EVENT SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP

MIXER THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

SPONSORED BY:

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Brown & Saenger, 621 W. Russell St.

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

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

BUSINESS SENSE

WORKSHOPS

Noon-1 p.m. • $10, bring your own lunch Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Sept. 12

End User Security Training Presented by Shawn Mendel, High Point Networks

DIPLOMAT COMMITTEE 35TH ANNIVERSARY & REUNION FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 6–8 p.m.

The Country Club of Sioux Falls, 3400 W. 22nd St. DETAILS: All diplomats who have served the Chamber over the past 35 years are invited to an evening of celebration and camaraderie.

RSVP: wneuharth@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2037

MORNING MINGLE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

7:30–9 a.m.

American Bank & Trust, 200 E. 10th St. DETAILS: Before your day gets too hectic, join the Chamber for a fun and

energetic morning networking opportunity. Stop by for a cup of coffee and great conversation with other members of the business community. Chamber staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have about getting involved or learning more about our programs.

AGRI-BUSINESS DIVISION GOLF OUTING THURSDAY, SEPT. 21

12:30 p.m. Kick-off Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, 1415 Grand Falls Blvd.

COST: $80 Golf and dinner, $60 golf only, $20 dinner only MORE INFORMATION: hbehrens@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2016

OPERATION THANK YOU THURSDAY, SEPT. 28

7:30 a.m. Kick-off 4:30 p.m. Wrap-up Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St. DETAILS: Take part in this fun one-day event where approximately 300 volunteers will hand-deliver Chamber and Sioux Falls materials to other members and say “thank you.” Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsored by the Chamber’s Diplomat Committee.

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

OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER THURSDAY, OCT. 5

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Montgomery’s, 1725 41st St. DETAILS: Join us for the monthly Membership Mixer, featuring networking, food and beverages! Sponsored by Montgomery’s.

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

COST: $5 or use your Mixer Pass

111TH ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, OCT. 24

5 p.m. Social 6:30 p.m. Dinner Sioux Falls Convention Center 1201 N. West Ave DETAILS: Celebrate the Chamber and our community at the annual

meeting. The keynote is presented by Elizabeth Gore, Entrepreneur-inResidence at Dell. See page 44 in this issue for more information.

COST: $85 per person, tables of ten available.

RSVP: tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050

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GURATING

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SINCE 1860, AUGUSTANA HAS BEEN THE PLACE GREAT THINKERS COME TO DREAM BIG DREAMS. HERE, WE ARE THE CURATORS OF CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY, CONNECTORS OF KNOWLEDGE AND DISCOVERY, AND BUILDERS OF CONFIDENCE. WE ARE 157 YEARS STRONG IN HISTORY AND TRADITION. NOW, OUR STORY TURNS TO A NEW CHAPTER. WITH REAMS OF POTENTIAL BEFORE US, WE STAND READY TO WRITE NEW PAGES OF POSSIBILITY.

TODAY, WE PREPARE TO PIONEER NEW FIELDS SOW THE SEEDS OF NEW IDEAS REALIZE DREAMS HARVEST POSSIBILITY

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE IN GURATION OF STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN, TWENTY-FOURTH PRESIDENT OF AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY.

SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2017 See the full schedule of events at AUGIE.EDU/INAUGURATION

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

MORNING BUZZ WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6

7:30–8:30 a.m.

Phillips Avenue Diner, 121 S. Phillips Ave. DETAILS: Join us downtown for Morning Buzz at Phillips Avenue Diner! Start your morning off right by gathering with fellow young professionals over a cup of coffee. Bring a co-worker or friend!

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

SOCIAL ACTION TEAM MEETING TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 4–5 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200

DETAILS: The YPN Social Team focuses on

social events that showcase our community while providing a positive environment for networking, socializing and developing connections. The Social Team meets the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. and is open to any member looking to get more involved. Join us!

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone

MEMBERSHIP ACTION TEAM MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

4–5 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: The YPN Membership Team focuses on membership engagement, growth and retention, and is open to any member looking to get involved and have an input on YPN events and activities. The Membership Team meets the second Wednesday every other month at 4 p.m.

Join us!

COST: Free to attend, open to everyone

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH KENNEN BARBER-ENSZ FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

SEPTEMBER OFF THE CLOCK THURSDAY, SEPT. 28

Noon–1 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

4–7 p.m.

Remedy Brewing Company, 401 E. 8th St. Suite 120

DETAILS: Hear from Kennen Barber-Ensz,

DETAILS: Join us for our September Off the

the owner of barre3! Barber-Ensz discovered barre3 online and quickly saw tremendous results from the workouts and recipes. After having the opportunity to take classes in a studio, she was captivated by the quality instructors, gracious staff and welcoming community. She knew she wanted to bring barre3 to Sioux Falls. She feels fortunate to be able to share the formula for success with all her clients: effective exercise, tasty nourishment and a supportive, connected community.

When she’s not in the studio, Barber-Ensz enjoys hitting the bike trails with her husband or playing with their two pups.

A Seat at the Table is limited to the first 20 YPN members to RSVP.

COST: $10, includes lunch

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. SOLD OUT THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Raven Industries Inc., 1101 W. Algonquin St.

DETAILS: “Raven solves great challenges by

giving rise to new technology that improves lives. Today, we are focused on these Great Challenges: feeding a growing population, protecting our natural resources and protecting and connecting the world.” Join us as we tour Raven’s three business segments: Applied Technology, Aerostar and Engineered Films.

OUR SIOUX FALLS: SERVE SIOUX FALLS TUESDAY, SEPT. 26

Noon–1 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

Connect WITH THE

YPN

DETAILS: Hear from Jolene Green about the

accomplishments of Serve Sioux Falls—a new 60-day service opportunity organized by Lifelight Communications. She’ll also share the changes the organization is going through and the impact it’s having on our city.

PRESENTER: Jolene Green, Executive DevelFind us on social media or visit siouxfallsypn.com

Clock at one of Sioux Falls’ newest breweries Remedy Brewing Company! We have the patio reserved for our event. Enjoy happy hour with new people or bring a friend and enjoy a few drinks with us!

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

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 Noon–1 p.m.

Electronic Systems, Inc., 600 E. 50th St. N.

DETAILS: Celebrate South Dakota

Manufacturing Week! Electronic Systems, Inc. (ESI) provides a full range of electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers in the industrial, commercial, medical, energy and HVAC markets. From printed circuit board assembly to full system integration, we stand as the manufacturing floor for our customers helping them to improve their product quality and cost using lean principles and the latest technology.

The tour is limited to the first 30 YPN members to RSVP.

COST: Free

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: GRACO INC. FRIDAY, OCT. 6 Noon–1 p.m.

Graco Inc., 3501 N. 4th Ave.

DETAILS: Join us at Graco Inc. for South

Dakota Manufacturing Day! Since 1926, Graco Inc. has been a leading provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in the construction, manufacturing, processing and maintenance industries. The Sioux Falls facility manufactures spray guns, parts and accessories and provides the following activities: engineering, research and development, manufacturing and assembly.

The tour is limited to the first 30 YPN members to RSVP.

COST: Free

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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.

SEPTEMBER 1

Downtown First Friday

1

Downtown Block Party at 8th and Railroad

1-2

Canaries Baseball vs. Sioux City Explorers

1-3

LPGA Symetra Tour/Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge

5

WWE SmackDown Live

7-10

South Dakota State Senior Games

9 Germanfest 9

Sidewalk Arts Festival

9

Super Second Saturday

9-10

Benson’s Flea Market

10

Sioux Falls Marathon, Half Marathon & Miracle 5k

13

Gavin DeGraw RAW Tour at The District

15

5th Annual Art for Arthritis Gala Dinner & Auction

15-17

The Garth Brooks World Tour

16

Party Like It’s 1945 Hanger Dance at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport

16

Animal Enrichment Day at Great Plains Zoo

16

Good Earth Trail Race

16-24

Fall Parade of Homes

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Professional Image Wedding Showcase

14

Newton Hills Trail Race

21-24

Kinky Boots at the Washington Pavilion

14

Chris Tomlin - Good Good Father Tour

22-23

Special Olympics Truck Convoy

14

Harvest Festival at Strawbale Winery

22-24

The Garth Brooks World Tour

14

Super Second Saturday

23

Family Health & Safety Festival

14-15

Quilt Show Dakota Pieces XIV

23

Sioux Falls Walk to Defeat ALS

19

Every Time I Die at Icon Lounge

24

Susan G. Komen South Dakota Race for the Cure

20

Fall into Service - Volunteer Sioux Falls

27

Modest Mouse at The District

21

Sioux Empire United Way’s 17th Annual Reading Festival

29

Date Night Dance Company Open Dance

21-22

Wicked Divas

29-30

PRCA Rodeo “Wrangler Champions Challenge” Finale

22

Kidz Bop

22

GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase

24

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 111th Annual Meeting

27

Rake the Town 2017

27

Timeflies at The District

27-28

Haunted Corn Maze at Heartland Country Corn Maze

27-29

ZooBoo at the Great Plains Zoo

27-29

2017 Autumn Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair

27-29

Motown the Musical at Washington Pavilion

29

Stained Glass Concert at Spirit of Peace

OCTOBER 1

Explosions in the Sky at The District

6

Art & Wine Walk Downtown

6

Downtown First Friday

7

Harvest Festival at Wilde Prairie Winery

7

Strauss Masterpieces at the Washington Pavilion

7 -8

Remodeled Homes & Outdoor Living Showcase

7-8

Benson’s Flea Market

12

Here Come The Mummies at The District

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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

JULY 2017

JUNE 2017

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

8,290 PERMITS

2015

4,512 PERMITS

2016

BISMARCK

2.4%

4,151 PERMITS

2017 0

2000

4000

6000

8000

FARGO

2.3%

10000

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

Source: City of Sioux Falls

3.5%

RAPID CITY

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

3.0%

JULY 2017

SIOUX FALLS

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2.5%

ROCHESTER

3.1%

CEDAR RAPIDS

3.4%

500 OMAHA

3.2%

DES MOINES

3.0%

LINCOLN

2.9%

400

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

Agriculture Trends

300

JUNE 2017 12

SOYBEANS

$448.7 million $205.1 million

200 $460.0 million $170.4 million

0

(IN MILLIONS)

100

$415.8 million $144.8 million

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

$10.20

10

$9.29 $9.52 $8.84

$9.10 $8.91

8

2015

2016

Source: City of Sioux Falls

Total Construction Value

2017 New Non-Residential Construction Value

6

CORN

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview JULY 2017

$3.82

4

New Listings: 624 Days on the Market Until Sale: 71 Median Sales Price: $189,900 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,489 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

$3.45

$3.43

$3.13

$3.17

$3.48

2

June 2016

May June

2017

2017

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture chambernews.com | Chamber News 13

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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.

Sioux Falls is Top Ten Sioux Falls consistently garners national recognition for its favorable economy, business climate, cost of living and outstanding community amenities. Each accolade is well deserved!

Sioux Falls ranks 2nd for

BUSINESS AND CAREERS among smaller metros

—Forbes 10/19/2016

Here is a snapshot of the latest accolades Sioux Falls has received:

One of the best cities to SPEND A BIG

WEEKEND

Sioux Falls listed as one of 10

“GREAT PLACES”

without going broke

—AARP 10/06/2016

9th BEST-RUN CITY in America —WalletHub 7/27/2016

Sioux Falls is one of the 10

HAPPIEST CITIES in America

—Zippia 8/31/2016

—Thrillist 10/10/2016

Second

Top Ten Best Large Cities to START A BUSINESS —WalletHub 5/01/2017

Sioux Falls is the 7th

BEST CITY FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

MOST FUN STATE in America

—WalletHub 5/02/2017

—MoneyRates 7/18/2016

Top Ten

BEST PLACES TO LIVE on $55,000

Sioux Falls is 4th

—SmartAsset 5/17/2017

BEST CITY FOR FAMILIES —WalletHub 9/07/2016

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FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

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Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union

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CINDI JOHNSON

Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.

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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.

APRIL MEYERINK Black Hills Federal Credit Union

BRAD NELSON

The Lynda B. Advantage/ Team Billars & Associates KW

MATT SOWDEN

BERNIE DEWALD

Waddell & Reed, Inc.

McKinneyOlson Insurance

KRISTIN COOKE

DEBRA PETERSON

MetaBank/ Meta Financial Group

CorTrust Bank

STACY WRIGHTSMAN Sanford Health

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers The Ambassador Team of the Month for July was Team Stallinga: Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities; Joey Rotert, Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union; and April Meyerink, Black Hills Federal Credit Union.

Matt Sowden, Waddell & Reed, Inc., won the Sales Award for the month of July.

The Ribbon Cutting Award went to Bernie DeWald, McKinneyOlson Insurance.

Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for July. Second place honors went to Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services. Brad Nelson, The Lynda B. Advantage/Team Billars & Associates – KW, and Kristin Cooke, MetaBank & Meta Financial Group tied for third place honors. Debra Peterson, CorTrust Bank, won the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award and Stacy Wrightsman, Sanford Health, won the Reinvestment Award.

Diplomat Team of the Month for July went to Captain Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., Jessica Hauck, Holiday Inn City Centre, Tim Anderson, Farm Bureau Financial Services, and Angie Wahl, All-Star Travel.

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 Edgewood Prairie Crossings assisted living welcomes Annette Velazquez as the Dining Services Supervisor. Velazquez brings nearly 20 years of dining services in the senior living industry experience to the team. Dori Heibult recently joined as the Life Enrichment Director. Heibult assists the executive team in the day-to-day operations and works in close proximity with residents and their families.

The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System has hired several new team members. Jay Pifer is Veterans Canteen Service Chief; Matthew McDougall, MD is Mental Health Service Line Medical Director; George Saavedra,

MD, is psychiatrist; Shelly Roth, MSN, RN, is Chief of Education Services; Chasity Vigliotti is Lab Manager; Summer Nelson, MD is Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator.

In addition, the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System has promoted Heather Berard, MSW, to Social Work Executive and Homeless Veteran Coordinator; Brenda Fredericks, RN, to Women Veterans Coordinator; Kathleen Metzger to Chief, Health Administration Service; Donna Small, MD, to Chief, Community Based Outpatient Clinics; Patricia Malters, MD, to Chief, Emergency Department; and Beth Pond to Assistant Chief, Veterans Canteen Service.

MetaBank has hired seven new employees: Shawn Lunde as a Senior Financial Analyst; Carolyn Starzl as a Project Manager; Corinne Ridgeley as a Test Analyst; Kimberly Banks as Business Development Manager for the retail bank; Darci Fluit as SharePoint Solutions Designer; Tim Burwitz as Test Engineer; and Nicole Pick as Test Engineer. In addition, MetaBank has promoted four employees: Christine Voelker is promoted to Business Analyst; Kerry Thomas is promoted to Personal Banker; Gavin Lewis is promoted to Test Analyst; and Brian Siemonsma promoted to Project Director.

and post-acute care. The Inn on Westport is one of only 27 assisted living communities in the nation to be recognized.

extraordinary support of his service member employee by the South Dakota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program. The Patriot Award publicly recognizes individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered their nation’s call to serve. Lanners was nominated by Sgt. Rory Kelley, who serves in the Army National Guard.

Honors & Awards Evan Nolte, retired President/CEO of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, was honored by the Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma Club with the Service To Mankind Award 2017.

Several Sioux Falls area businesses were named to the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. To be considered for the list, companies must be headquartered in the U.S., be independent and have revenue greater than $100,000 in 2013 and $2 million in 2016. Those recognized include Click Rain, Diamond Mowers, Epicosity, Marketbeat.com, Weisser Distributing and Wireless World.

The Inn on Westport has been selected by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living to receive the 2017 Silver – Achievement in Quality award for its outstanding performance in the health care profession. The Silver award is the second of three distinctions highlighting facilities across the nation that serve as models of excellence in providing high-quality long-term

Jodi Tjeerdsma, Holmes Murphy & Associates, was named International Client Service Professional of the Year by the International Association of Insurance Professionals. The award recognizes excellence among those whose primary responsibility is in a service capacity with internal and external customers.

Nachole Gillis, Howalt+McDowell Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company, received the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research continuing education scholarship from the International Association of Insurance Professionals. Gillis plans to use her scholarship to complete her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation.

Mark Lanners, MetaBank, was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of

The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System recently presented the President’s Lifetime Award to three volunteers who are also veterans. Mike Frederick, has volunteered for 15 years and donated 4,148 hours while transporting veterans to and from their VA appointments. Curtis Olson has volunteered 10 years and given 4,395 hours of his time with the inpatient transportation program. William Vermulm has given 4,370 hours in 11 years as a volunteer driver, transporting veterans to and from their appointments.

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Good Deeds

Mergers & Acquisitions

The South Dakota Community Foundation awarded Special Olympics South Dakota a $10,000 South Dakota Fund grant to incorporate its Unified Champion School Project. The Unified Champion School Project brings youth with and without disabilities together through education, sports and sportsrelated initiatives. These opportunities provide them with the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to create and sustain communities that promote acceptance, respect and human dignity for all students.

First Bank & Trust announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire two banks, Peoples Bank of Commerce and State Bank of New Prague, both owned by the Duke Financial Group of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Peoples Bank of Commerce, with assets of $296 million, has locations in Cambridge, Princeton, East Bethel, Edina and Roseville, MN. State Bank of New Prague has one location and assets of $112 million. The transaction is set to close in late 2017.

Terri Schuver, owner of metal artwork business Prairie Dance Inc. and retail store Sticks and Steel, has acquired Denver-based Vine Street Distributing Inc. Vine Street produces colorful, artful wood signs and magnets carried in more than 100 U.S. craft and home decor stores.

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1-5 The August Membership Mixer was hosted by University Center, who is celebrating 25 years of service in Sioux Falls.

2 University Center Executive Director Craig Johnson welcomed attendees to the mixer. Approximately 175 attendees enjoyed live jazz music while networking with other Chamber members.

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staff welcomed visitors to South Dakota at the Valley Springs and Vermillion Information Centers. The CVB holds this event annually in conjunction with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to encourage visitors to stay in Sioux Falls on their return trip. 7 The Young Professionals Network annual golf tournament took place Aug. 3. The sold-out event was held at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort. The team of Rhett Dunn, Al Meger, Ben Morgan and Joel Thompson took first place. 8 Young professionals gathered at the Sheraton for Morning Buzz in August.

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10 Chamber members had the opportunity to hear from U.S. Senator John Thune about activity in our nation’s capital during the Inside Washington luncheon. 9 Sen. Thune visited with members of the Young Professionals Network in a small group setting prior to the luncheon. 10 Jack Marsh interviewed Sen. Thune prior to taking questions from the audience.

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Cross roads SUMMIT LIVING YOUR MISSION

The Chamber’s Young Professionals Network held its fourth biennial Crossroads Summit on Aug. 17 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

Approximately 400 people took advantage of the opportunity to network and learn from area thought leaders. Attendees chose from more than 20 breakout sessions delivered throughout the day, in addition to three general sessions and a closing social. Photos by Mike Shafer.

12 During the breakfast keynote, John T. Meyer, Lemonly, challenged attendees to share information about their companies’ culture and benefits as a means of encouraging each other to improve business practices.

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keynote that had attendees jumping out of their seats to catch frisbees.

19 The Summit concluded with a panel of local CEOs sharing their perspective on what it means to “live your mission’ in the workplace.

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Ag Appreciation Day took place Aug. 9 in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Fair.

Hundreds of volunteers worked together to serve a complimentary meal to local farmers. Touchstone Energy sponsors the event, along with support from many other area businesses. Photos courtesy Randy Hascall, South Dakota Corn.

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THANK YOU TO OUR 34TH ANNUAL

AG APPRECIATION DAY SPONSORS

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 • Held in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Fair Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and Area Businesses: A-Bar-K Trailer Sales AARP South Dakota AgLab Express AgriCare Nutrition Alliance Communications American Bank & Trust Animal Health International Avera Health Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota

Dells Veterinary Service Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Dunlap Appraisal & Agri-Management, Inc. Dupont Pioneer

Bargain Barn Tire Center Bayer Crop Science Beal Distributing, Inc. Benco Products Berry Global Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center Billion Automotive Bimbo Bakery USA Black Hills Federal Credit Union Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Boyer Trucks of Sioux Falls

Fareway Food Stores Farm Credit Services of America Farmers National Company First Bank & Trust First Dakota National Bank First Dakota Title The First National Bank in Sioux Falls First PREMIER Bank Frito-Lay

G & H Distributing, Inc. Getty Abstract & Title Co. Girton Adams Co. Golden West Telecommunications Graham Tire Company Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort Great Western Bank

C & R Supply, Inc. Cadwell Sanford Deibert & Garry, LLP Campbell Supply Co. Central Farmers Coop Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP CHS Nutrition CHS Eastern Farmers Chuck Sutton Auctioneer & Land Broker Citi Cole Papers Component Manufacturing/ Reaves Buildings Concordance Healthcare Solutions Cornerstone Bank CorTrust Bank Cutting Edge Ag, Inc. Dacotah Bank Dakota Beverage Dakota BUSINESS Finance Dakota Diesel Service Dakota Ethanol Dakota Fluid Power, Inc. DAKOTACARE Dell Rapids Co-op Grain

Eggers Southview Farms Eide Bailly LLP Express Employment Professionals

Haug Steel Construction, Inc. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Hobart Sales & Service Holiday Inn City Centre Horizon Pet Care Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company Hy-Vee, Inc. Hydraulic World, Inc. I-29 Bull Run IState Truck Center J.D.’s House of Trophies Johnson Feed Inc. KDLT-TV KELOLAND Media Group Key Staffing KSFY Television

Land O’Lakes Milk/Dean Foods Ludens, Inc. Lynn, Jackson, Schultz and Lebrun, PC Mahlander’s Malloy Electric Matheson-Linweld, Inc. McGreevy Clinic Avera Medical Group Meat Lodge Midco Midwest Land Surveying, Inc. Minerva’s, Inc. Minnehaha County Pork Producers Minnwest Bank Monarch Sales Company, Inc. Morton Buildings Nielsen Crop Insurance Nordica Warehouses, Inc. Nordstrom’s Automotive Northern Links Golf Course NorthWestern Energy Novak Sanitary Service Nyberg’s Ace Paulsen Marketing, Inc. Pepsi Beverages Company Pfeifer Implement Co. Plains Commerce Bank Poet Nutrition PREMIER Bankcard Raven Industries Reliabank Dakota Results Radio/Townsquare Media Revier Pressure Washers SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. Sam’s Club Sanford Health Scheels All Sports Scott Lumber & Supply Co. Shaykett Appraisal Co., Inc. Shipley’s Garment Spa Cleaners & Launderers Sioux Empire Fair Association Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Sioux Falls Arena/SMG

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Sioux Falls Ford Sioux Falls Regional Livestock Sioux Falls Truck and Trailer Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio Sioux International, Inc. Sioux Steel Co. Sioux Valley Energy Smithfield Foods South Dakota Corn South Dakota Pork Producers Council South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Sturdevant’s Auto Parts Sunshine Foods Target Tiger Corporation Tony’s Catering Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Tri State Hog Marketing Tri-State Neighbor U.S. Bank Vander Haag’s, Inc. VistaComm Wal-Mart East Wal-Mart North Wal-Mart South Wal-Mart West Wells Fargo Bank Westra Atkins Land & Auction Winfield WNAX AM/FM Radio Jim Woster Xcel Energy Zoetis Zomer Truck and Trailer Sales

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the role agriculture has played in the growth of our community. Though our city’s economy continues to expand and diversify, we know the region’s roots lie in agriculture.

For 34 years, we’ve been proud to acknowledge the work of our area farmers and ranchers by offering a free meal in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Fair. With the help of the businesses listed here and under the guidance of the Chamber’s Agri-Business Division Advisory Council, we are able to continue this salute to agriculture.

Thank you for all you do.

Accelerating Entrepreneurship Start-ups get a boost from investments by local businesses

The Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship is located on the northwest side of Sioux Falls at 2329 N. Career Avenue. Photos by Mike Shafer.

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BY JENNIE DOYEN

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

COVER STORY

Sioux Falls is recognized nationally as a great place for business. The city regularly receives recognition on national lists that consider factors such as job growth, cost of living, income and economic growth, education levels and more. In 2016, Forbes named Sioux Falls second best small metro for business and careers and MoneyRates ranked it as the seventh best city for young entrepreneurs. These accolades, among others, point to an environment in Sioux Falls that fosters entrepreneurship.

In many respects, the start-up community is thriving.

Yet, there remains room for improvement. Among local business owners and entrepreneurs, it is commonly agreed that Sioux Falls has two main gaps in the start-up community: lack of access to early stage capital and a lack of mentorship and support programs. The Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship’s’ Growth Accelerator program is one attempt to stand in that gap and work toward meeting those needs.

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, through their joint venture partnership Forward Sioux Falls, established Zeal in 2002 as the South Dakota Business and Technology Center (SDTBC).

Zeal’s ecosystem of entrepreneurship brings the area’s most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders together with universities, venture capital sources and civic and government agencies to increase the speed to launch and success rate of early-stage companies.

Zeal ran its first accelerator program in 2009. The program was successful and several classes of start-ups took advantage of the opportunity for growth. Twenty-six companies completed the accelerator during the first six programs, and twenty of those companies were still in business in 2015 – an impressive program success rate of 77 percent.

Those results were a sign of the positive impact the accelerator was having on the community. But, just as the entrepreneurs served by Zeal are constantly looking for ways to tweak and improve their business model, Zeal leadership saw opportunities for improvement in the accelerator program model.

The original iteration of the accelerator accepted companies at all stages of business, up to 10 companies at a time. That program did not provide capital for the start-ups. The revised model, renamed the Growth Accelerator, narrows its focus to specifically seeking early-stage companies with proven customers and sales. In addition, only four start-ups at a time are accepted to the program.

Limiting the number of businesses allows for funding and more focused resources for the participants – a change Ryan Oines believes will make the accelerator even more successful.

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WE BELIEVE ZEAL PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES THAT ARE VITAL TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUCCESSFUL SIOUX FALLS BUSINESSES. The Accelerator program is an additional step towards fostering the entrepreneurial community in Sioux Falls, and we are excited to contribute our legal expertise in support of those efforts.

—Stephanie Kunkel,

Business Development and Marketing Director, Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.

The Growth Accelerator is a 12-week, competitive application program positioned to accelerate the growth of early-stage companies.

Selected participants have access to: • $20,000 seed money • Mentorship and coaching from Zeal entrepreneurs-in-residence and professional partners • Branding and marketing strategy development from Lawrence & Schiller • Access to the E@Z Co-working space sponsored by Interstate Office Products • Opportunity to present a pitch to investors to secure funding

Oines has worked with multiple start-up companies, including three different businesses that were tenants at Zeal. He served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence with Zeal prior to taking on his current role as Interim Vice President at Zeal. He said the goal of the Growth Accelerator is to create a broader network that includes entrepreneurs and the local business community.

“As the network grows, there will be more depth of opportunities and resources – ideally creating a cohesive environment that will continue to serve future entrepreneurs.”

The accelerator supports entrepreneurs by connecting earlystage companies with resources within the community that can help them scale their company. Participants in this eighth program have access to $20,000 in seed funding, mentorship and coaching from professional partners and Zeal entrepreneurs-in-residence, branding and marketing strategy development from Lawrence & Schiller and access to the E@Z Co-working space sponsored by Interstate Office Products.

The intensive program runs for 12 weeks, including a oneday kickoff event and five bi-weekly sessions. The objective of the program is for each participant to develop a strategic, scalable plan to grow revenue and/or increase capacity. The program will culminate with a presentation pitch to potential investors to secure funding for the strategy developed during the accelerator program.

Zeal has chosen a convertible note as the investment vehicle for this year’s Accelerator participants. This gives the entrepreneur the option of repayment as a loan or converting

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the initial amount invested by Zeal into equity or ownership within the company. The goal is to help fund the early-stage company but not require that Zeal be a stakeholder if the resources are in place to pay off the investment in the form of a loan. This approach gives the entrepreneur options. It also allows the opportunity for Zeal to invest in the sustainability of the accelerator program for the future.

There is no doubt the seed money is an attractive piece of the Growth Accelerator. But almost all involved agree that the resources, mentorship and support offered to participants are equally – if not more – valuable elements of the program.

Alex Guggenberger is the co-founder of Jobiki and a current accelerator participant. He said, “Being a young company with young co-founders, we were really looking forward to the intangible resources. The mentorships, teaching and

guidance through the process of building Jobiki has made an amazing difference and we are hoping it continues as we move further along.”

Fellow entrepreneur Brad Hartzler with Gravana agrees.

“Already we have built amazing connections and relationships with others in the local entrepreneurial scene. We hope to take away a strong marketing strategy and a more focused business plan.”

The Growth Accelerator is sponsored through partnerships with The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Eide Bailly LLP, Lawrence & Schiller, Inc. and Woods, Fuller, Schultz & Smith P.C. Each company is not only providing program funding, but also supporting the entrepreneurs by offering expert advice and business resources.

I think there is still a lack of overall understanding of what is really happening in the entrepreneur community in Sioux Falls. It is not that the broader business community doesn’t want to know, they are just busy with their own work.

THE ZEAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM HAS REALLY OPENED MY EYES TO THE START-UP COMMUNITY. —Scott Lawrence,

President and CEO, Lawrence & Schiller

(Left) Ryan Oines, Interim Vice President of Zeal, speaks at a recent working session of the Growth Accelerator program. (Right) Representatives of start-up companies Jobiki, Gravana and Well365 listen to a guest speaker during a Growth Accelerator working session.

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One valuable element of the accelerator program is connecting entrepreneurs to mentorship and coaching opportunities in the broader business community.

Keith Severson, Partner at Eide Bailly, and Gabrielle Spangler, Entrepreneurin-Residence at Zeal, participated in a recent session alongside start-up founders Alex Guggenberger and Brad Hartzler.

“The financial and in-kind investment each of these partners has chosen to make contributes greatly to the overall potential success of the start-ups,” said Oines. “By sharing their expertise, industry experience and lessons learned – and even offering introductions to potential customers – these companies are supporting our local entrepreneurs.”

Oines notes that Zeal partners are choosing to invest their time and money without the expectation of a direct return.

“These companies are genuinely excited to be part of the growth of this community.”

Eide Bailly has a history of partnering with Zeal. Keith Severson, a partner at Eide Bailly, previously served as a board member and assisted in the transition from SDTBC to Zeal. He calls the Growth Accelerator a critical component in the development of Sioux Falls’ entrepreneurial community.

Severson said, “For me, just being able to participate in the accelerator program and spend time with entrepreneurs and maybe share a little advice along the way, provides another great opportunity to give back to the community.”

According to Oines, established businesses can support the entrepreneurial community in a variety of ways. Efforts such as supporting industry-related internships and training

programs, sharing best practices and being willing to serve as initial customers for start-up companies are all valuable components that help support the entrepreneurship and create opportunities for sustainability. When all members of the community share experiences and knowledge, it fosters a progressive culture. “All stories need to be shared – successes and failures,” Oines said. “A true spirit of collaboration on all levels will not only set our community apart but also create opportunities that we didn’t know existed.”

“It is all about nurturing the culture,” Severson stated.

“Those of us established in business remember back when we were starting and those specific programs and people that helped us find our way. For an entrepreneur, it is much harder and a very lonely process. Organizations like Zeal, the Chamber and Augustana University are doing their part, but other programs need to be continually developed to foster our sense of culture in building a more dynamic entrepreneurial community. As momentum continues to build, it just becomes part of what we do and who we are.”

Oines states that collaboration is the key to strengthening ties between the entrepreneur community and the broader Sioux Falls business community. “The capstone on effective

TODAY’S ENTREPRENEURS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN DEVELOPING OUR LOCAL AND NATIONAL ECONOMY.

The technological, medical and countless other innovative advancements that result from the entrepreneurial environment benefit us all. The Sioux Falls business community recognizes this and wants to help, so when given the opportunity to partner with Zeal on the Accelerator Program, it was a natural fit for Eide Bailly.

—Keith Severson,

Partner, Eide Bailly LLP

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WE CHOSE TO PARTNER WITH ZEAL BECAUSE THE ZEAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM IS SO MUCH OF WHAT WE STAND FOR AND BEHIND. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls was built by entrepreneurs; it’s in our make-up.

It only makes sense for us to continue to invest resources to help early-stage businesses grow in our community.

—Jeremy Keckler,

Business Banking Manager, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

collaboration is genuine leadership; leadership shown through mentoring, example and application,” Oines asserted. “Our community must recognize not only that leadership exists in many forms, but also that isolated leadership fragments the spirit of community.”

Jeremy Keckler, business banking manager at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, is optimistic about the growing connections in Sioux Falls. He said, “We know it’s not there yet, but we’ve assumed more responsibility in better melding our business communities. It remains our goal to maximize resources to accelerate the growth of businesses in our community.”

CURRENT GROWTH ACCELERATOR PARTICIPANTS Four companies were competitively selected to participate in this year’s Growth Accelerator program. Each is an earlystage company with demonstrated sales, poised for rapid growth. Following successful completion of the 12 week course, each entrepreneur will pitch to potential investors for funding of the strategy developed during the Growth Accelerator program.

BRAVO YOUTH SPORTS Scott Perkins

Bravo Youth Sports sells a product called The Bravo Board.

It is a lightweight, portable LED message center combined with a scoreboard. The Bravo Board is ideal for youth and club sports teams for any sport that requires a combination of time, score and period. The board allows the team to generate revenue with customized advertisements.

GRAVANA

Kelly Andrews, Derek Hackett, Brad Hartzler & Amanda Olinger “We applied for the Zeal Accelerator program because we wanted to improve our company, we wanted to expand our marketing and customer base, and we hoped to improve our technology systems.”

Gravana is a grammar curriculum that improves students’ ability to communicate. Through in-person or online lessons, students learn grammar principles and master them through application. Gravana began in 2012 as a summer tutoring program and expanded to a licensed classroom and district curriculum. It is now expanding to an online interface intended to create a learning management ecosystem.

JOBIKI

Alex and Nathan Guggenberger “Zeal saw something in us and is really helping us drive our strengths forward and give us the resources we need to excel.”

Jobiki intends to change the way millennials and others looks for work. Instead of looking for a job, people can look for and discover companies that match their interests, desires and lifestyle. Companies will use Jobiki to recruit potential employees in a new and interactive way.

WELL365

Trisha Dohn “The accelerator program is equipping me with more tools, resources and connections needed to grow my business.”

Brandie Stoner works with a Well365 client providing health and wellness coaching.

Well365 is an independent, corporate wellness company offering customized wellness programs that promote and improve health and well-being for employees at companies of all sizes and in all industries. Wellness and managed care programs are integral aspects to maintaining a safe, productive and positive work environment. Well365 uses an intuitive and customized online portal, as well as in-person health coaching, along with many other programs. chambernews.com | Chamber News 31

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Issues Management Council begins fall work Issues Management Council (IMC) is charged with identifying and researching public policy issues that affect our business community as well as the Sioux Falls area and the State of South Dakota. The council meets monthly to hear presentations and discuss issues. Often, the work of the council results in recommendations to the Board of Directors to support or oppose issues and guide our advocacy work.

MARK LEE

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

...advocacy efforts are dedicated to serving our members and our community, and IMC is charged with the responsibility for guiding those efforts

A principle focus of IMC is its work leading up to the annual state legislative session, and that work peaks in the fall months. This article will give members a glimpse into the thorough process used by the council and the board as we prepare for the 93rd Legislative Session beginning on January 9, 2018.

One IMC responsibility is editing and drafting two documents. First is the Policy Statements document, which outlines the foundation of our advocacy beliefs. While they are edited annually for context and appropriateness, they do not change significantly from year to year. The other document is the annual Legislative Platform. This document does change significantly each year as we identify the specific issues we anticipate for the upcoming session.

As you open this edition of Chamber News, the September IMC meeting is approaching. IMC meets on the second Thursday of each month and has, in some years, added a meeting or two when needed. The September meeting will be partially dedicated to studying the recommendations coming from two of the summer legislative studies – the studies on government accountability and initiative and referendum. The study on workforce housing is not far enough along, so it will be part of a future meeting.

In October, IMC will review the Policy Statements, consider staff recommendations and provide input for consideration. In addition, the council will likely hear additional presentations on topics of interest that are germane to our legislative preparations.

The November IMC meeting will likely include approving the Policy Statements document and forwarding it to the Board of Directors for their consideration. In addition, the council will review a first draft of the 2018 Legislative Platform and discuss questions for the annual legislative issues survey that will be administered in late November.

The December IMC meeting will include approving the platform and forwarding it to the Board of Directors for their consideration. Before approving the platform, IMC will consider the results of the issues survey and review a summary of the Governor’s Budget Address. Both of these influence our advocacy positions and efforts. In some years, IMC has met twice in December based on workload, presentations and the types of issues we anticipate.

The Chamber’s advocacy efforts are dedicated to serving our members and our community and IMC is charged with the responsibility for guiding those efforts. As you can see from the description above, the process used is thorough, thoughtful and based on sound principles. It is also an involved and time-consuming process – as well it should be. When we, as a chamber, take a position on a major issue, you can rest assured that IMC and your Board of Directors have a proven process they follow to arrive at their decision.

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COMMUNITY APPEALS SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Community Appeals Scheduled Fund Drives The purpose of the Community Appeals Committee is to qualify and provide orderly scheduling of capital fund drives.

The committee has a responsibility to discourage unnecessary or overlapping drives, to assess funds available in the Sioux Falls business community, and to provide input on realistic drive goals.

Community Appeals scheduled fund drives

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

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

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

Create a new “Big Cats of Africa” exhibit.

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

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

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

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

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

Strong Partnerships We believe strong community partnerships strengthen neighborhoods and cities, enhance a community’s livability, and empower those who live in it.

At Bank Midwest, we understand that these partnerships are the foundation of our success, and the strong ties we work toward

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HEADLINES

Advertise in detailed city map Production of the official 2018 Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce detailed city map will begin soon. Chamber members are invited to advertise on the map. The Chamber partners with Spring Hill Press, a long-time Chamber member, to produce each year’s edition of the map.

The detailed city map will be approximately two feet by three feet, printed in full color on 70 pound, high-gloss paper.

In addition to Sioux Falls, the map will also include Baltic, Beresford, Brandon, Canton, Colton, Crooks, Dell Rapids, Fairview, Garretson, Harrisburg, Hartford, Hudson, Humboldt, Lennox, Sherman, Tea, Worthing and Valley Springs, as well as Lincoln and Minnehaha counties.

Representatives from Spring Hill Press will be contacting members to discuss advertising options available to members. You can pick up a sample of last year’s map for reference at the Chamber office. Ad prices range from $400 to $2,995. Contact Dick Bushman or Nita Hickman at (800) 627-8141 to reserve your space.

Advertising on the Chamber map affords you the opportunity to reach new residents and visitors alike. A detailed city map is one of the most requested items at the office and 10,000 maps will be printed for 2018. For more information, contact Spring Hill Press at (800) 627-8141.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Young Professionals Network members tour Maguire Iron during Manufacturing Week in 2016.

Celebrate manufacturing in South Dakota South Dakota will recognize and celebrate the impact of manufacturing on our state’s economy Oct. 2-6, 2017. The week’s events coincide with National Manufacturers Day on Oct. 6. National Manufacturers Day is observed each year on the first Friday in October as a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.

The most pressing issue facing the manufacturing industry today is a gap in skilled labor – 80 percent of manufacturers say they cannot find the skilled workers they need.

This gap continues to widen. Manufacturing Day is an occasion for manufacturers to share what they do with their communities, and to connect directly with job seekers and students to begin to address the skilled labor shortage they face.

In South Dakota, approximately 1 out of every 10 jobs is in manufacturing.

about the industry are invited to participate in tours of local manufacturers. Southeast Technical Institute is hosting a manufacturing sector breakfast on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 a.m. at The Hub, located on their campus. For more information on that event, contact Chellee Unruh at Chellee.Unruh@southeasttech.edu

Nationwide, manufacturers have the highest job tenure in the private sector. Some of the workforce challenge today stems from a lack of understanding of present day manufacturing environments, which are highly technical.

Manufacturing Day is an opportunity to address the lack of understanding by simply showcasing what manufacturing looks like in our own community. Citizens and community leaders who wish to learn more

The Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network is holding two Community Connection tours at Chamber member companies during the first week in October: Electronic Systems, Inc. on Oct. 4 and Graco Inc. on Oct. 6. Space on the tours is limited and open only to YPN members.

See tour details on page 9 or contact YPN Manager Kayla Huizing for more information at khuizing@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2002.

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BUSINESS NEWS

United Way to kick off annual campaign Sioux Empire United Way will kick off its 2018 Campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. at the Washington Pavilion. The funds raised in this year’s campaign will support 89 local programs, helping one in three people across the Sioux Empire and enhancing the entire community.

access to counseling services for kids who would otherwise be unable to access care,” said Rebecca Kiesow-Knudsen, Vice President of Community Services for LSS. “This is another great example of how partnerships in Sioux Falls between organizations can help to strengthen our community.”

“Twenty-six thousand people support our community by making a gift to Sioux Empire United Way,” said Bob Thimjon, 2018 Campaign Chair. “Our givers are the key to helping fill in funding gaps for programs that make the difference in the lives of kids, older adults, people with disabilities and more.”

Sioux Empire United Way’s kickoff event will feature more information about PATH. In addition, this year’s campaign fundraising goal will be announced. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

Among the 89 funded programs in 2018 is PATH (Providing Access to Healing). One in five students in the U.S. show signs or symptoms of a mental health disorder in any given year and nearly 80 percent of children in need of mental health services won’t receive

them. PATH brings professional mental health counseling services from Lutheran Social Services (LSS) directly to students at their schools. The program removes some of the typical barriers to accessing care, such as financial burdens, transportation to and from an appointment and missing school or a parent missing work.

“We are very excited at LSS to partner with the schools and the United Way to expand

Last year’s campaign raised just over $10 million with 26,000 individual contributors.

The average gift to last year’s campaign was $282.

More information on the kickoff event and Sioux Empire United Way programs can be found at seuw.org

Camp Capacity builds state non-profits Camp Capacity, a day-long workshop designed to help non-profits across South Dakota build their capacity to problem solve, build connections and improve their overall effectiveness, will return to Sioux Falls on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Camp Capacity is the collaborative effort of Ruth Christopherson of Citi, Cindy Peterson of Maximizing Excellence, LLC and Janet Kittams of Helpline Center. Their goal is to provide a quality training opportunity for non-profit staff that is not cost

prohibitive to the organizations that need it most. The first Camp Capacity workshop, held in 2016, exceeded expectations and seating availability. This year’s workshop will be held in both Pierre and Sioux Falls.

Andy Boyle, an award-winning writer and web developer will be the keynote speaker at each workshop speaking about how to build your personal brand. Peterson facilitates the event using a combination of presentations, break-outs, a panel discussion with regional CEOs and a new “park it” concept.

Conference encourages inclusion October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

NDEAM is a chance to educate people about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The 2017 NDEAM theme is “Inclusion Drives Innovation.”

The Business Resource Network will recognize NDEAM with a special event on Oct. 12 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The morning

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includes breakfast and a keynote address delivered by Chris Koch. Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, Koch chooses to take his disability in a stride and make the best of every situation. He inspires people with his message of “If I Can…” HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) credits are pending for this event.

Tickets and more information on this event is available at sfbrn.org.

Cost to attend is $30, thanks to sponsorships from Citi, South Dakota Community Foundation and Sanford Health. There is limited seating at each session and those interested can register at campcapacity2017. eventbrite.com by Sept. 22.

BUSINESS NEWS

Sioux Empire Housing Partnership celebrates 20 years The Sioux Empire Housing Partnership (SEHP) will celebrate 20 years of tackling affordable housing issues in the Sioux Empire at its annual breakfast on Sept. 14. The event begins at 7:15 a.m. at the Holiday Inn City Centre, and will feature an address from Governor Dennis Daugaard.

“Governor Daugaard has been a tireless advocate for affordable housing during his time in office,” said SEHP President Jim Schmidt. “We are honored to have him participate in our 20th anniversary celebration.”

Each year, the SEHP annual breakfast features a summary of activity from the preceding year. This year’s event recognizes the significance of the anniversary year with a presentation on the organization’s contributions to the community over the past two decades.

Launched in 1997 as an initiative of Forward Sioux Falls, SEHP works to preserve,

improve and increase affordable housing options for low- to moderate-income families.

Since their founding, they have been involved in the construction and rehabilitation of over 150 homes in the area, with particular impact in the Whittier, Lacey Parks, Green Hills and Hayward Meadows neighborhoods. In addition, SEHP has pioneered several programs that assist first-time homebuyers with down payments, including E-MAP. E-MAP is an employer-assisted down payment program that was eventually adopted by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority.

Education is another key focus for SEHP. Their HUD-certified homebuyer education program has expanded several times and includes one-on-one sessions, group classes and online education services. This same program is now offered in sessions specifically structured for new Americans of various cultural backgrounds. Interpretation services are

provided for multiple languages, including Spanish, Nepali, Amharic and more. SEHP also collaborates with companies that have a large number of immigrants in their workforce to bring the education programs directly into the workplace.

Tickets for the SEHP annual breakfast are $35 and can be purchased by calling Kelli Zimmer at (605) 339-0942.

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Experience Sioux Falls through a new visitor app The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently released a new mobile app. Visit Sioux Falls is available in both Apple and Google Play app stores. Through gamification, the app enhances the visitor experience in the community, while promoting travel throughout the city to various attractions, restaurants, retail stores and more.

KRISTA ORSACK Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

the app enhances the visitor experience in the community

As we developed the scope of our app, we evaluated how our successful travel personas could play a role. Personadriven adventures to complete were developed in a game-like integration.

The game is the hook for users to download the app. Secondary features enhance the app once users complete the game or prefer in-app content over website content to travel the city. Those additional in-app features include a trip planner programmed by the time of day, a social gallery and suggestions of things to do.

Here’s how you play the game. Upon downloading the app, users are asked to select their travel persona from options that include ‘foodie,’ ‘family first,’ ‘outdoors,’ ‘urban explorer,’ ‘shopper’ or ‘empty nester.’ Based on their selected persona, they will complete various adventures around Sioux Falls. These adventures will take the users to many attractions, restaurants, shops and places where they will be asked to complete a task within a challenge. The tasks include answering a question, taking a photo or checking-in via geolocation.

To further increase interest in the app and get users to play the game, the CVB will give away a quarterly prize to one person out of a pool of people who have collected the most points and/or badges through a random drawing.

The app also features notifications, interactive mapping, geolocation cataloguing, dynamic search and tagging and information collection.

For more information regarding the mobile app, go to visitsiouxfalls.com/app.

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Mission To market the city of Sioux Falls as a one-of-a-kind visitor destination, and to provide premier visitor services, and increase visitor spending in order to enhance economic impact throughout the community.

The Sioux Falls Promise The CVB stands committed to exceeding visitor’s expectations. We will provide superior visitor hospitality in the city best recognized as “The Heart of America.”

For all your convention, meeting and event needs, contact the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau: (605) 275-6060, email sfcvb@siouxfalls.com or visit visitsiouxfalls.com; for more updates about the visitor industry, go to pg. 41.

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MEMBER VOICE

Partner with your bank to prevent fraud Fraud is on the rise in our nation, as all financial institutions are seeing an increase in this type of activity. In fact, the 2017 Payments Fraud and Control Survey conducted by the Associations for Financial Professionals showed that 74 percent of the organizations surveyed were victims of payment fraud in 2016, up from 62 percent in 2014 and 73 percent in 2015.

Throughout my banking career in Sioux Falls, I have witnessed many examples of check fraud from fraudsters replicating payroll checks, lottery checks issued and mailed around the country using a customer’s account information, fraudsters changing amounts and names on checks, and theft of customer checks. Fraud is especially difficult to detect when a trusted employee, family member or friend is involved on the business level.

PAM HANNEMAN First PREMIER Bank

It takes a healthy partnership between the customer and their bank to actively prevent and quickly identify this type of criminal activity.

It takes a healthy partnership between the customer and their bank to actively prevent and quickly identify this type of criminal activity. Utilizing tools from your financial institution can help protect your business from fraud. Some helpful practices include: • Use online and mobile banking services to review your account activity on a regular basis (daily, weekly, etc.), which will help you identify suspicious activity and enable you to report it promptly.

• Utilize paperless options for your bills and bank statements. These options are quicker to access and can’t be stolen out of a mailbox.

• Set up account alerts so you can be notified for various account activity.

• Utilize services such as Positive Pay, which provides businesses an added measure of fraud prevention for check and ACH (Automated Clearing House) payments. How does Positive Pay work? A business provides their bank with a list of issued checks and then the bank matches the items being processed through your account to make sure they match. If they don’t, you receive notification of an exception and the business can make a decision to pay or return the item before it is paid out of your account.

• Consider paying vendors, suppliers and employees using ACH (Automated Clearing House). This eliminates checks with your information on it being viewed. With Positive Pay you can also set up ACH fraud filters/blocks. Many customers set up a separate account for electronic debits to be initiated out of and several set up ACH debit blocks on all of their accounts.

• Reconcile your account on a more frequent basis than monthly.

• Make sure your check supply is in a secure place such as a locked file cabinet.

• Establish good internal controls within your business.

Partnering with your bank, while applying the tools and simple habits described above, will help protect your business from becoming a victim of fraud. Together, you and your bank can combat this type of activity if you stay diligent. The more you can educate yourself on fraud while continuing to remain vigilant on these fraudulent activities, the better.

Pam Hanneman is Vice President Business Banking Manager at First PREMIER Bank. She has more than 30 years of experience helping businesses manage their unique financial needs.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Visitor Industry Updates CVB TO HOST INTERNATIONAL TOUR OPERATORS The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host ten international tour operators and travel agents Sept. 7-8, 2017. The CVB is partnering with the South Dakota Department of Tourism and Rocky Mountain International to host the travel professionals representing the countries and regions of Italy, France, Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Nordic region and Benelux. The tour will include seven full days in South Dakota, with Sioux Falls as their first stop. The CVB will host a welcome gathering, dinner and an evening visit to Falls Park on Sept. 7.

Friday will feature a tour of several Sioux Falls attractions including a visit to Good Earth State Park, SculptureWalk and more. The tour operators are interested in learning more about South Dakota so they can add it to their travel product inventory. They work primarily with foreign independent travelers as well as small groups who are interested in visiting the “Real America.” By experiencing Sioux Falls first-hand, they can develop itineraries that include Sioux Falls for their clients. They typically serve the “fly/drive” clientele, meaning their clients most likely fly into either Chicago or Minneapolis utilizing direct international flights from the countries they represent, then rent a car and drive to our area.

CVB TO WELCOME HUNTERS AT SIOUX FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT The CVB’s annual “Hunter’s Celebration” will be held at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Oct. 19-20 – the opening weekend of the 2017 pheasant hunting season. Local businesses will help the CVB roll out the red carpet to welcome pheasant hunters from across the country.

The CVB will also use this opportunity to promote the 2018 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic scheduled to be held in Sioux Falls February 16-18. Hunters will be greeted with cookies and coffee, Sioux Falls visitor information and a small gift to thank them for flying into Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls businesses interested in having a booth at the Hunter’s Celebration are encouraged to contact Rachel Crane at (605) 373-2026 or rcrane@siouxfalls.com. Business booth space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

CVB PRODUCES BREWERY VIDEO The CVB recently released a new video that highlights the emerging craft brew scene in Sioux Falls. Recent visitor industry trends show that foodie travel has become a hot-spot for Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) to showcase in marketing efforts. Naturally, the craft beer scene has latched on to this popularity.

The new video features local craft beer expert Chad McKinney as he makes his way to Hydra Beer Company, Fernson Brewing Company, Monks House of Ale Repute, Remedy Brewing Company, Prairie Berry East Bank & Miner Brewing Company and WoodGrain Brewing Company to sample their beers and talk with a representative at each establishment. The video can be found on the Visit Sioux Falls Facebook and YouTube pages.

Winners of the mechanical bull riding contest were L to R: Vanessa Gomez, Reece Ullerich and Troy Geis.

PBR MAKES APPEARANCE AT DTSF BLOCK PARTY Representatives from Professional Bull Riders (PBR) made a special appearance at the Downtown Sioux Falls Block Party at 8th & Railroad Center on Aug. 4. They were there to promote their Built Ford Tough Series that will be held at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center April 6-8, 2018. The event will be the fourth consecutive year in Sioux Falls for PBR. Contestants from around the Sioux Falls community were invited to give their best effort riding a mechanical bull. First place was awarded to Reece Ullerich of Haegle’s Western Wear & Tack. Second place went to Vanessa Gomez, KSFY Television, and third place to Troy Geis, McCrossan Boy’s Ranch.

SIOUX FALLS SELECTED TO HOST CONFERENCE IN 2022 The South Dakota Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association, formally the South Dakota Emergency Technicians (EMT) Association, has selected Sioux Falls to host their SDEMSA Annual Conference in 2022. The conference will take place Oct. 28-30, 2022 at the Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center. The mission of the SDEMSA is to assure quality pre-hospital care for the sick and injured in South Dakota by licensing ambulance services and certifying emergency medical response personnel to operate the services.

SIOUX FALLS LANDS THEATER FESTIVAL Region V of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) will hold their annual festival in Sioux Falls Jan. 20-26, 2019 and Jan. 19-25, 2020. KCACTF is a national theater program that serves as a catalyst in improving the quality of college theater in the United States. This will be the first time Sioux Falls has hosted the event in more than 15 years. The festival will be held at various locations throughout downtown including the Orpheum Theater Center, State Theatre (pending construction), Washington Pavilion, Holiday Inn City Centre, Country Inn & Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Downtown. Approximately 1,500 theater students, staff and faculty from 95 colleges and universities are expected for the week long event.

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BUSINESS SENSE

The 3 myths of worksite wellness

BY KATIE NERMOE Sanford Health

Today more than ever, it often feels like work and the worker are at odds. Employees struggle with work/life balance, with 80 percent of us working after office hours and nearly 70 percent of people admit to not being able to go to bed without checking email one last time.

KATIE NERMOE We often end up feeling that there aren’t Sanford Health enough hours in the day to complete our work, nurture relationships with those we care about, pursue the hobbies we love and to relax and enjoy the simple things in life. It has become a fast-paced world, one in which the consumer demands convenience at every turn. However as many of us know, things that are convenient aren’t necessarily good for us.

Corporations have responded to this societal shift with what is referred to today as “worksite wellness.” And while it is essential to the success of an organization to put the health and well-being of their employees first, there are many myths about what a worksite wellness program is and isn’t.

MYTH 1: MY EMPLOYEES ARE THE PROBLEM Leaders often forget that the majority of our waking hours are spent at work. As such, it is unrealistic to expect employees to transform their health in the limited amount of time spent at home each day.

For that reason, the workplace is the best place to eat right and move our bodies. Employers send mixed messages to their employees by ordering donuts and cake for meetings, filling their vending machines with candy and chips and requiring a dress code that isn’t conducive to taking the stairs or walking on breaks. This is on top of expecting long work hours. Simply said, many organizations are setting their employees up for failure.

MYTH 2: INCENTIVES CREATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE Outcomes-based wellness programs have increased with popularity over the last decade (for example, you get $50 if your blood pressure is within the recommended range), which is a surprise as there is little research that supports their effectiveness. The truth is, these programs are not “incentives,” but instead are “rewards or rebates” to employees who are already healthy.

Incentives work best for short-term objectives, such as signing up for a tobacco cessation program, showing up for a wellness screen or completing an annual preventive exam. They are not effective in creating long-lasting behavior change.

What really influences our behavior comes back to our employer.

Seventy percent is tied to the culture and policies of the organization we work for, which includes the skills and tools made available to us, and the awareness and education we are given while at work. Just 30 percent of what influences our behavior is left to personal motivation.

Employers who truly want to see changes in organizational health will take the time to shape the culture that shapes employee thinking.

MYTH 3: IT’S ALL ABOUT EXERCISE AND EATING RIGHT There are six aspects to our well-being: career, social, financial, emotional, physical and community. Conventional worksite wellness programs often ignore this and solely focus on physical health.

Recent research suggests that career well-being is the primary driver of our overall health and well-being. If organizations were to focus on just one thing, they should focus on leadership competencies that drive high career well-being. It’s critical to note, these are the same leadership competencies that drive high employee engagement. In other words, your employee engagement strategy and wellness strategy are one and the same. Engaged employees eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise more and have a lower incidence of chronic disease.

Through it all, perhaps the biggest myth to bust is that worksite wellness can no longer be seen as a special program or initiative. It’s a new way of organizational living. In fact - it’s your organization’s competitive advantage.

At Sanford Health Plan, we go beyond providing health insurance coverage because we believe organizational wealth is driven by employee health. We provide a broad continuum of wellness services, starting with our “Leading for Wellness” leadership development program, to ensure employees can be the best version of themselves each day that they come to work.

Kathryn (Katie) Nermoe is the Corporate Wellness Director at Sanford Health Plan and is also an Amazon.com #1 best-selling author. Over her 20-year career, Nermoe has held leadership positions in health care, marketing and local government administration. Nermoe holds a bachelor’s in public administration and public relations, a master’s in public administration and a mini-MBA in health care administration. Her favorite wellness activities include going for runs with her German Shorthair, snorkeling and wakeboarding.

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New Sanford Imagenetics Building Open House Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-noon | 1321 W. 22nd St.

Bring your family and come experience the new three-story, 100,000 square foot Sanford Imagenetics building. Tour the facility, take part in a science demonstration and see the future of truly personalized patient care.

The new facility will be the home for: • Internal medicine

• Dialysis

• Genetics

• And more

• Laboratories Visit sanfordhealth.org, keyword: Imagenetics Open House for more information.

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HEADLINES

SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 111TH ANNUAL MEETING Featuring keynote speaker

Elizabeth Gore Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Dell Technologies TUESDAY, OCT. 24, 2017 SIOUX FALLS CONVENTION CENTER Sponsored by Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Tickets are $85 per person. Tables of ten may be reserved for $850.

Order tickets online at siouxfallschamber.com or call the Chamber at (605) 336-1620.

Chamber Annual Meeting to be held Oct. 24 The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 111th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The Denny Sanford PREMIER Center is sponsoring this year’s event.

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting launches the one-year term of the incoming Board of Directors Chair, Steve Van Buskirk, Director of Land Development at Van Buskirk Companies. Van Buskirk will take over the Chamber’s top volunteer position Oct. 1, following 2016-17 Chair of the Board Dr. Dave Kapaska. Also at the meeting, the Chamber will share the priorities for the 2017-18 year and acknowledge the contributions of retiring directors.

The event will culminate with a keynote address from Elizabeth Gore, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Dell Technologies and Emeritus Chair of the United Nations Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council. Recruited by Michael Dell to serve as the second-ever EIR, Gore oversees Dell’s advocacy efforts to support global entrepreneurship. She is ambassador for the importance of policies and practices that support and enable the growth of small business owners, including a particular emphasis on female entrepreneurs.

Gore is a firm believer that entrepreneurship is a mindset and will explain how large corporations can unlock hidden innovators within their organization and how smaller businesses can drive scaled success

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while retaining an entrepreneurial and innovative culture. She also asserts that one of our nation’s greatest economic opportunities lies with women entrepreneurs.

Gore was the first woman in her family to attend college and then went on to work at the United Nations, first as Vice President of Global Partnerships and later at the UN Foundation led by Ted Turner. She is a regular columnist for Inc., where she writes about the intersection of entrepreneurship, government, technology, and business. She was named by People as one of the top “100 Extraordinary Women,” one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business” and to Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of “Women to Watch.”

Randell Beck, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center is serving as chair of this year’s Annual Meeting. Invitations will be mailed to Chamber members after Labor Day and tickets will be distributed beginning in September. All seats are general admission. The cost is $85 per person, or a table of ten for $850. For more information about tickets, contact Teresa Schreier at (605) 373-2050 or tschreier@siouxfalls.com.

USING YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Get your 2017-18 Mixer Pass For 35 years, Chamber members have recognized the value of attending Membership Mixers. Average attendance at the events is approximately 275 people and the sponsorship calendar is booked through 2020. Attendees create valuable business contacts and learn more about our ever-changing community.

To streamline the mixer admission process, we invite you to take advantage of the reduced cost of attending Membership Mixers by purchasing a Mixer Pass. Now through Dec. 31, you can purchase a Mixer Admission Pass at a discounted price of $40 – that’s a $20 savings if you attend all 12 Membership Mixers in the next Chamber year.

Here are some of the advantages of purchasing a Mixer Pass: • You’ll always be prepared for attendance at the mixer – even if you don’t have cash in your wallet.

• Order your pass now and the Chamber will invoice your business so you don’t have to bother with expensing your admission cost each month.

• Order several for your business and share them with your employees who will benefit from the networking environment of a mixer. You can also use them to treat customers to complimentary admission to a mixer(s).

The Mixer Pass can be used for admittance to each monthly Mixer from October 2017-September 2018. The pass must be presented at registration at each event (or you can save a photo of it on your cell phone so you’ll always have it with you at the mixers).

To purchase your Mixer Pass, contact Valerie Willson at (605) 373-2010 or vwillson@siouxfalls.com. You can also order your pass at an upcoming mixer.

• If you can’t attend one of the monthly mixers, you can let a co-worker or friend use your pass for that month.

Volunteer at Operation Thank You Sept. 28 More than 300 Chamber member volunteers will work together to execute Operation Thank You on Thursday, Sept.

28. During this one-day event, volunteers will hand-deliver a packet of Chamber materials to members, including the 201718 Community Guide and the 2017-18 Chamber Member window cling.

Members – be sure to say take the opportunity to say hello to Operation Thank You volunteers when they visit your business. You’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback about your Chamber membership via the printed survey that is included in the

OPERATION THANK YOU Thursday, Sept. 28 Kick-off: 7:30 a.m.

Wrap-up: 4:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn City Centre packet delivered to you that day or through the electronic version that will be sent later.

This is an easy and fun volunteer opportunity that takes only one day. It is also a great way to meet fellow Chamber members

and to say “thank you” to the businesses and organizations that support the Chamber.

Each volunteer is assigned 10-12 deliveries to make sometime during the day, all within the same geographical area. Volunteers are treated to breakfast at the kick-off and hors d’oeurves and door prizes as part of the wrap-up celebration at the end of the day.

Volunteers are still needed for this event.

To participate, contact Valerie Willson at (605) 373-2010 or vwillson@siouxfalls.com.

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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.

AMA Coins

114 E. 1ST ST., TEA, SD amacoins.com AMA Coins buys, sells and appraises coins, gold and silver. L to R: Stephen Wolf, Samara Wolf, Nathan Stallinga, Anaya Wolf, Marshall Selberg, Lila Anderson, Tim Sturdevant, April Meyerink, Darwish Makram (owner), Daschle Larsen, Amira Makram, Ameina Makram and Silas Wolf.

NEW MEMBER

Courtyard by Marriott & SpringHill Suites by Marriott

REMODEL

4300 & 4304 W. EMPIRE PL. marriott.com/fsdcy and marriott.com/fsdsh Courtyard by Marriott & SpringHill Suites by Marriott have undergone complete renovations including the lobbies, rooms and public spaces.

L to R: Sarah Maag, Lindy Hill, Eric Anderson, Lisa VanWell, Nathan Stallinga, Diane Hanisch (general manager), John Henkhaus, Angie West, Daschle Larsen and Chelsea Berberovic.

Escape 605

5000 W. EMPIRE MALL escape605.com Escape 605, South Dakota’s largest live action puzzle adventure business, has added an additional location at the Empire Mall. L to R: Nathan Stallinga, Cindi Johnson, Stacy Hoffman (co-owner), Amy Stockberger (co-owner), Eric Anderson, Lynda Billars and Brian Rehnke.

NEW LOCATION

Gage Brothers

GROUNDBREAKING

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2800 N. BAHNSON AVE. gagebrothers.com Gage Brothers Concrete Products, Inc. broke ground for a new $40 million production plant incorporating state-of-the-art technology rarely used in the manufacturing of precast concrete in the United States. L to R: Dave Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Steve Statz, Dr. Dave Kapaska, Jay Mitchell, Mayor Mike Huether, Tom Kelley, Scott Stern and Governor Dennis Daugaard.

RIBBON CUTTINGS GNC

7740 S. DAKOTA HAWK AVE. GNC’s third Sioux Falls location continues their goal and mission to help promote health and wellness. L to R: Daschle Larsen, Nathan Stallinga, Laurie Knutson, Casey Nickell (owner), Stefanie Engebretson, April Meyerink and Suzie Folkerts.

NEW LOCATION

Gypsy Trading Company, LLC

515 N. SPLITROCK BLVD., BRANDON, SD Gypsy Trading Company specializes in repurposed and upcycled home décor. They can find, build or customize anything for your home at an affordable price. L to R: Stacy Wrightsman, Sharon Haselhoff, Billy Cutrer, Nathan Stallinga, Ellison Cutrer (owner/manager), Joey Rotert, Dre Zabel and Kim Cerwick.

NEW MEMBER

Hang Nails

500 E. FIGZEL CT., TEA, SD Hang Nails Salon is a new nail salon in Tea. L to R: Nathan Stallinga, Laurie Knutson, Cindy Phithilath, Lynda Billars, Hang Nguyen (owner), Cindi Johnson, Carrie Dragt and Ava Senaphan.

NEW MEMBER

Healthy Systems USA

3101 W. 41ST ST., SUITE 203 healthysystemsusa.com Healthy Systems USA, a Sioux Falls business since 2011, has a new, convenient location.

L to R: Amy Lange, Darci Hustrulid, Bobbi Thury, Nathan Stallinga, Shannon Ward (area manager), Tony Ward and Lynda Billars.

NEW MEMBER

HOM Furniture/ Gabberts Design Studio

NEW MEMBER

2601 S. LOUISE AVE. #200 homfurniture.com HOM Furniture / Gabberts Design Studio offers complete home furnishings and décor, design services, rugs, mattresses, lighting and art, as well as accessories for the office and patio.

L to R: Carly Baker, David Johnson, Jay Soukup, Mandy Bennett (showroom manager), Tim Sturdevant, Craig Lindes, Nathan Stallinga and Laura Johnson. chambernews.com | Chamber News 47

RIBBON CUTTINGS Interstates Control Systems

4701 W. RESEARCH DR. interstates.com Interstates recently expanded their Sioux Falls office, which will double the size of the original location. L to R: Marty Van Der Sloot, Michelle Markgraf, Kristin Hoefert, Mayor Mike Huether, Jack Woelber (president), Nathan Stallinga, Catherine Bloom, Gary Gaspar and Jered Schock.

EXPANSION/REMODEL

LuLaRoe - Ali Hakenson

join.mylularoe.com/alihakenson/join LuLaRoe provides comfortable, quality clothing for women, men and children. They provide the service to bring the boutique to you.

L to R: Hayden Hakenson, Hadley Hakenson, Jack Dyvig, Harris Hakenson, Kristin Hoefert, Lynda Billars, Ali Hakenson (owner/operator), Zach Hakenson and Mark Luke.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS McDonalds Restaurants

NEW LOCATION

4000 W. 41ST ST. mcdonalds.com After 41 years and serving over 20 million customers, McDonalds rebuilt to provide a fresh, modernized experience for the next 20 million guests. L to R: Mike Hauck, Mayor Mike Huether, Donna Lessnau, Chris Filsinger, Rick Lessnau (owner/president), Brian Spader, Sharon Haselhoff, Nathan Stallinga and Teresa Swiden.

New You Infrared Spa

NEW MEMBER

2525 S. SHIRLEY AVE. newyouinfrared.com New You Infrared Spa uses infrared light to heat your body directly, instead of the air around you.

They also offer detox foot soaks, therapeutic massage, a natural beauty line and essential oil classes. L to R: Melu Ragsdale, Nathan Stallinga, Amber Schwiesow, Sonya Wilson (owner), Tim Sturdevant, Destinie Marshall, Kelly Grovijahn, Kristin Hoefert and Stacey Harris.

Papa Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza

papawoodyspizza.com Papa Woody’s is a mobile food vendor and catering company offering wood fired pizzas. L to R: Nathan Stallinga, Cindi Johnson, Steve Blumke, Lisa Esser (president), Lynda Billars, Alex Ramirez, Chris Filsinger and Arien Esser.

NEW MEMBER

PMI Sioux Empire, South Dakota Chapter

NEW MEMBER

4701 RESEARCH DR. pmisd.org PMI Sioux Empire is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the profession of project management. L to R: Jason Briedenbach, Carrie Van Heel, Kristi Wittry, Jay Rasmussen, Jeff Miller (board president), Andrea Miller, Nathan Stallinga, Steve Haan, Tim Sturdevant, Stefanie Engebretson and Sarah Malchow.

QuickHealth Urgent Care

7600 S. LOUISE AVE., SUITE 150 quickhealthuc.com QuickHealth Urgent Care opened Sioux Falls’ first independent urgent care clinic in January 2017. L to R: Annie Kruse, Cassie Beech, Larry Ayres, Brad Nelson, Patrick Heitkamp (CEO/ clinic director), Dawn Andel, Steve Van Buskirk, Nathan Stallinga, Marty DesLauriers and Roxanne Roberts.

NEW MEMBER chambernews.com | Chamber News 49

RIBBON CUTTINGS Remedy Brewing Company

401 E. 8TH ST., SUITE 120 facebook.com/remedybrewco Remedy Brewing is proud to offer quality craft beers and locally made food and wine. L to R: Jason Davenport, Jered Schock, April Meyerink, James Payer II, Bryce Havlik, David Billion Jr., Nathan Stallinga, Matthew Hastad (CEO), Paul Weidenbach, Drew Munteferring, Garrett Gross, Mike Hauck and Tyler Jepperson.

NEW MEMBER

Rustic Prairie

3120 S. DUBUQUE AVE. rusticprairie.com Rustic Prairie makes and sells hand-crafted metal art for your yard, garden and home. L to R: Linda Rabuck, Jay Soukup, Katie Roth (co-owner), Eric Anderson, Greg Roth (co-owner), Kelly Grovijahn, Laurie Knutson and Terra Koupal.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Schlotzsky’s

1501 W. 41ST ST. Schlotzsky’s offers freshly baked bread, delicious hot sandwiches, artisan flatbreads, specialty pizzas, toasted wraps, freshly tossed salads, gourmet soups and Cinnabon treats.

L to R: Courtney Renner, Tom Ries, Ryenn Kucera (general manager), Kenneth Hatcher, Tim Sturdevant, Michael Huber and Nathan Stallinga.

NEW MEMBER

Sioux Empire Fair Association

100 N. LYON BLVD. siouxempirefair.org The Expo Building bathrooms have been remodeled. A new comfort station north of the grandstand has been added, which includes bathroom facilities, showers and changing stations.

L to R: Jeff Barth, Alex Ramirez, Michelle Markgraf, Scott Wick (president & CEO), Lynda Billars, Nathan Stallinga and Dean Karsky.

REMODEL

Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union

4701 S. LOUISE AVE. siouxfallsfcu.org Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union opened a new full service branch on Louise Avenue.

L to R: Anne Lanoue, Dick Boe, Cory Weeden, Bonne Spisak, Mike Hauck, Fran Sommerfeld (president/CEO), Jay Rasmussen, Roger Van Orrt, Stacy Wrightsman, Wayne Stoffers, Nathan Stallinga and Jerry Ball.

NEW LOCATION

Touchmark at All Saints

EXPANSION

111 W. 17TH ST. touchmarksiouxfalls.com Touchmark at All Saints is opening their Phillips Way expansion which includes their two Maple and Elm Memorial Care Neighborhoods, health and fitness club and 60 independent homes.

L to R: Tom Moe, Jack Dyvig, Lynda Billars, Bobbi Thury, Nathan Stallinga, Mayor Mike Huether, Charlette Carver, Robert DiBonto, Werner Nistler, Jr. (founder and chair), Paige Person Meyer and Amanda Snoozy.

Truly Nolen Pest Control

815 E. 41ST ST. trulynolensiouxfalls.com Truly Nolen is a pest control company working with businesses and homes to control the invasion of insects and rodents. L to R: Nathan Trzaskoma, Ryan Haffner, Bernie DeWald, Daren Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Bill McDole, Ryan Anderson (owner), Lynda Billars, April Meyerink and Deb Behrend.

NEW MEMBER chambernews.com | Chamber News 51

MEMBERSHIP

New Members

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

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

Advantage Seamless Gutters, LLC

Krumvieda Companies/AKB Development

Colorfx/Mittera

Method Organization Co.

Construction Matt or Marie Christensen, (605) 530-0141 1109 W. 37th St., 57105 advantageseamlessguttersllc.com

Printers Gary Klarenbeek, (605) 366-5634 PO Box 220, Boyden, IA 51234 mittera.com

Dr. Dave Kapaska Associate Member

East River Legal Services

Associate Member Hollee Moulton, (605) 336-9230 335 N. Main Ave., Suite 200, 57104

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls Christian Morrison Affiliate-Real Estate Christian Morrison, (605) 941-2215 5914 S. Remington Pl., 57108 morrison-brothers.com

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls Destinie Marshall Affiliate - Real Estate Destinie Marshall, (605) 521-5891 5914 S. Remington Pl., 57108

KLJ

Engineers-Consultants Emily Johnson, (605) 271-4414 4800 E. 57th St., Suite B 57108 kljeng.com

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Developers Aaron Krumvieda, (605) 929-3700 330 N. Main Ave., Suite 302, 57104 krumviedacompanies.com

Relocation-Corporate/Senior Move Management Jessa Stebbins, (605) 731-6697 6221 E. Silver Maple Cir., Suite 3, 57110 movewithmethod.com

Northwestern Mutual - Nate Boscaljon Affiliate-Insurance Nate Boscaljon, (605) 261-2700 2307 W. 57th St., Suite 200, 57108 nate.boscaljon.nm.com

Pahl’s Designer Showroom

Lighting Fixtures Cari Linder, (605) 271-9386 2320 S. Marion Rd., Suite 140, 57106 pahlsshowrooms.com

Regency Hotel Management Hotel/Motel Management Tom Biegler, (605) 334-2371 3211 W. Sencore Dr., 57107 regency-mgmt.com

RL Real Estate Group

Real Estate Regan Laughlin, (605) 212-8431 3626 S. Southeastern Ave., 57103 rlrealestategroup.com

The Sioux Falls Hope Coalition Associate Member Randell Beck, (605) 941-0272 sfhopecoalition.org

SLM Consulting

Consultants Sandra Melstead, (605) 890-0277 slmconsultingllc.com

Smallcakes

Bakery/Bakers Dannalee Nordhagen, (605) 306-2253 2400 S. Marion Rd. Suite 130 57106 smallcakesbythelake.com

South Dakota Miss Amazing Associate Member Becca Worden, (605) 595-8362 sd.missamazing.org

The Speech Mom, LLC/Bloom Box Speech/Language Pathologists Andrea B. Boerigter, (712) 470-2520 bloomandlearn.com

Staples Print and Marketing Office Products Tom Hanson, (605) 338-9276 515 W. 41st St., 57105 staples.com

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.

40 YEARS

10 YEARS

Sporting Goods-Retail daubyssportscenter.com

Associate Member sf.k12.sd.us

Daubys Sports Center The Dunham Company Real Estate dunhamcompany.com

30 YEARS Dalsin, Inc.

Roofing & Sheet Metal mjdalsinroofing.com

Rosa Parks Elementary School

5 YEARS

ABC Pediatric Dentistry

Dentist-Pediatric abcpediatricdentistry4kidz.com

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. Manufacturing-Metal centralstatesmfg.com

Starz - Sportz, Food and Brewz Restaurants starzsf.com

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. Manufacturing tcf.com

FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS WHO REINVESTED IN THEIR JULY ANNIVERSARY MONTH

BungoBox Sioux Falls Moving & Storage bungobox.com

All About Travel, Inc.

Community Healthcare Association of the Dakotas Associate Member communityhealthcare.net

Manufacturing harvardintegrations.com

Avera McKennan Fitness Center

Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire

Signarama of Sioux Falls

Associate Member crimestopperssiouxempire.com

Signs signarama-siouxfalls.com

Claims Associates, Inc.

Jennifer & Joe Kirby

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

20 YEARS

Travel Agencies & Bureaus allabouttravel.org

Fitness Centers averamckennanfitness.org

Claims Adjusters claimsassoc.com

Creative Building Corporation Home Sales-New Construction creativebuilding.com

Edward Jones - Dennis Wieczorek, AAMS Investment Securities edwardjones.com

National Farmworker Jobs Program Associate Member bhssc.org

15 YEARS

Wal-Mart (Arrowhead Parkway)

Associate Member

Limestone, Inc.

Bookkeeping Service limestonesd.com

Sioux Falls Candlewood Suites Hotels & Motels candlewoodsuites.com

Small Business Administration Associate Member sba.gov/sd

Spectra Food Services and Hospitality

Harvard Integrations

Financial Services stifel.com

uBreakiFix

Retail ubreakifix.com/siouxfalls

Waddell & Reed - Matthew Sowden Affiliate-Insurance siouxfalls.wrfa.com

Westside Christian School Associate Member westsidechristiansf.org

Catering & Concessions comcastspectacor.com

Retail walmart.com

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FIVE QUESTIONS

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

Five questions with Randell Beck Randell Beck is serving his second year as Event Chair of the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. He retired in 2013 from a 35-year career in journalism, and is now enjoying his encore career as the Director of Community Relations at Avera Health. Beck is an advocate for mentoring programs, currently serves as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire and is co-founder of two non-profit organizations: Sioux Falls Hope Coalition and South Dakota News Watch. Beck and his wife Linda have four adult children.

Why do you choose to volunteer your time for the Chamber?

My efforts at and on behalf of the Chamber directly influence the quality of life in this great city. An hour spent on Chamber “business” is an investment in my neighborhood and the lives of my children and grandchildren.

Can you offer any hints of what is to come at this year’s Chamber Annual Meeting?

RANDELL BECK Avera Health

I can say, unequivocally, that the challenge to make Sioux Falls an even better place to live and work will be front and center – not just thematically but in a practical sense. It will be a memorable annual meeting.

What is one community or non-profit organization that you support and why is it important to you?

I’m passionate about kids – and specifically, giving all kids, no matter their background and economic status, a fair shot at building lives of purpose. That lies at the heart of the Sioux Falls Hope Coalition, which is devoted to helping children attend preschool so that they’re ready to learn when they attend kindergarten. Today more than 250 children, mostly from the families of the working poor, are on a waiting list for subsidized preschool. My dream is that this community will eliminate the waiting list.

What might someone be surprised to learn about you?

I dropped out of college for four years. Two of those years I traveled around the country; the other two were spent on a Missouri farm as part of the back-to-the-land movement of the early 1970s. I learned a lot.

In your opinion, what is one of the most significant changes in our community in the last 10 years?

That’s a tough one because there have been many, but I’d have to say it has been the multiple (and continuing) waves of immigrants and refugees who have made, and continue to make, Sioux Falls home.

Their inspiring efforts to build meaningful lives for themselves and a future for their children – the same thing you and I seek – are enriching and reshaping the Sioux Falls many people grew up in. It’s truly a different place from the one I first arrived at on an August day in 2001 – and those differences are revealing new opportunities and horizons for everyone. It’s thrilling to witness and be a part of these changes.

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Ava’s House

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING Thursday, October 5 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 7 10 a.m. - Noon

1320 W. 17th St., Sioux Falls, SD 019034-00127 8/17

YOU’RE INVITED Join us as we celebrate the opening of Ava’s House, a 20-suite hospice facility for adult and pediatric patients. Ava’s House offers 24-hour nursing care and is one of only four facilities in the nation with inpatient pediatric hospice services. Thanks to our community’s generosity, Sanford Health is able to expand our hospice services to offer compassionate, comforting care in a new, state-of-theart facility.

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