Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce | June 2022 Newsletter

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2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mona Heimbaugh | President Sheila Hodge | Vice President Jade Larson Lee Capp Rachel Woodroof Rachel Nelson Nikki Hoyme Toniya Canales Matt Kareutz

Heidi Parker | City Council Liason Tallia Nighswonger | Economic Development Miranda Gallagher | Executive Director

509 Grant St | Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Office Hours: 9am – 4pm M-F

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BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Nikki Hoyme Nikki has worked in the rehabilitation department at Monument Health in Belle Fourche for nine years. Nikki grew up in Southwestern Minnesota, moved to Pierre in 5th grade where she graduated from high school. For the past 20 years, Nikki and her significant other, Clint have lived in Belle Fourche. Nikki is involved in animal rescue. She has a pug, “Captain Frank” and two cats. She and Clint foster animals on a regular basis. Nikki’s expressed her vision for Belle Fourche “I would like to see Belle showcase all of the great things our community has to offer. We have so many great businesses and people in our community”.

(605) 892-2676 | events@bellefourchechamber.org The Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce serves to promote our members, the commercial, civic, and general interests of the city of Belle Fourche, and our trade area. As a voluntary organization our aim is to represent and advocate for our members and the business community as a whole.

We are not a civic club, a charitable organization, or department of city government. We are a private, non-profit, taxpaying corporation focused on improving the community and businesses of Belle Fourche. We’re compromised of people — people just like you, who realize that we can accomplish more collectively than individually.

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FIRST OF THE SEASON! FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH 4-8 PM AT RAIL PARK DURING RIVER FEST!

BELLE FOURCHE HISTORY

LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR

WHAT?? BELLE FOURCHE HAD A BRICK FACTORY – OH YES!

- How did Belle Fourche come to have a brick factory? It came to pass when the area farmers began growing sugar beets and realized the next step would be to process those beets into sugar. A reburnished factory was purchased by U & I Sugar and needed a building. So Hans Quarnberg, local businessman, who had discovered excellent clay for making bricks while digging his water pipe line to create electricity for his flour mill made the deal to provide the bricks. This factory operated for many years from 1927 until 1977 when its sister plant in Hebron Nebraska took over production. The Black Hills Clay Products also built several homes on Jackson St to demonstrate their various brick styles for homes. Another downtown feature in Belle Fourche during the 1930 & 40’s was the Don Pratt Hotel was also built for the local bricks.

Eight weeks has flown by so quickly. I am back to work full-time and ready to hit the ground running. While I have been away from the office I have not stopped working on making improvements to the Chamber. We now have a few new things for our members.

1) Member to Member Discount Card- We are putting together a discount card for our membership benefits. Please see the enclosed form fill out and return to me at your earliest convenience. We really want to offer this benefit to all our members.

2) Center of the Nation Trademark- We have been asked by several businesses if they can use the Center of the Nation Trademark for their business. We are excited to announce that we have made a agreement for our local businesses to review and sign if they would like to use the trademark. Please email me at director@bellefourchechamber.org for more information.

3) Center of the Nation Foundation- The Chamber of Commerce is working on getting a foundation created under the Chamber so we can apply for grant money. This grant money will be used to help lower the membership fees, event expenses, tourism, and education opportunities for our community.

OUR RECENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Each week we are featuring a chamber member business on our Facebook page.

IN MAY WE FEATURED....

Tri-State Livestock News Sturdevants Kline Funeral Home Scott Peterson Motors Follow along with us to learn more about our wonderful Belle Fourche businesses.

Maybe you’ll even win a prize!

POST YOUR EVENT WITH US! ASK OUR OFFICE FOR DETAILS!

Community Garage Sale

REGISTRATION FORM June 25, 2022 Forms need returned by June 21st

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ADDRESS of Garage Sale (will be published on social media day before and day of)

HOURS of Garage Sale (will be published on social media day before and day of)

Brought to you by the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce PO Box 905 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 - Mailing 509 Grant Street Belle Fourche, SD 57717 605-892-2676 assistant@bellefourchechamber.org

DISCLAIMER Neither the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce nor its affiliates are responsible for any liability, lost, or stolen or damaged merchandise or any injury incurred during the City-Wide Sale.

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Crazy Days Bed Races July 30, 2022, 9:00 am Team Registration Form

Mail Registration Form and $50.00 (Cash or Check) Entry Fee to: Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce PO Box 905 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Or drop it off at the office: 509 Grant Street Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Team Name ____________________________________________________ Team Captain Name: _____________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________ Contact Name, Phone# and Email ____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ **All members are required to sign the Release of Waiver of Liability. If team member is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must sign the release for them.

BED RACE RULES · Each team must have 5 members consisting of 4 runners and one rider. · Rider must stay on the bed at all times during the race. · Beds must be designed with four functional wheels that make contact with the race surface at all times. There is no wheel size restriction. · No motorized or mechanical assistance allowed. · No steering, braking, turbos, nitrous or traction control devices · All beds will be inspected prior to the race for safety and mechanical issues. · Beds are not allowed to be pulled during the race. · All 5 team members must pass the finish line with the bed in order to win. · All beds must have a mattress. · Rider is not allowed to assist in propulsion. · Rider is not allowed to stand on the bed. · All pushers must have control of the bed at all times. · All team members must sign a Waiver of Liability and acknowledgement of the race rules and regulations prior to participating in the event. · All beds must measure at least 3 feet by 6 feet, (queen, full or twin) · All beds must not be larger than 6 feet by 8 feet · Theme or costume attire is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, keep in mind this is a Family Venue and no vulgarity or profanity will be permitted. · Each team is only allowed 2 members under the age of 18 but no younger than 12 and must have a parent signature on the waiver of liability.

Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce BED RACE Info Continued...

Race Information: Entry fee of $50 per team.

Member to Member Discount Program Yes! I would like to offer a discount to other Chamber Members and their employees!

Name of Member Business: _________________________________________________ Contact name: _____________________________________________________

RAIN OR SHINE!

Special or discount to be offered: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Each team will race a city block, start to finish in their designated heat.

Signature: __________________________________________________

Teams will check in at 9:00a.m., race will begin at 10:00a.m.

The Public will vote on the best decorated bed and the best costumes.

Depending on the number of teams entering, there will be heats of 3, and then the top team of each heat will race for the Championship!

Please be specific. List any exclusions, exceptions, time limits, or special circumstances involved.

Keep in mind, the more simplified the offer, the more likely members are to use it.

Each team will be allowed to sign up an alternate team member, but no substitutions will be allowed after the race has started. Teams that go onto the Championship heat, must race with the same members at the heat race.

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Prizes: 1st Place-Championship Prize 2nd Place 3rd Place Best Decorated Bed

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% off purchase.

Free tire rotation with purchase of an oil change.

Free drink with dinner order.

Large pizza at medium price. (Limit 1 per visit) Free appetizer with order. (Lunch only) Free 1-week membership.

Gift card after spending $150

Best Team in Costume Return this form to the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce. PO Box 905, Belle Fourche, SD 57717. You can also email us at assistant@bellefourchechamber.org or call (605) 892-2676.

**Disclaimer Failure to obey the rules and regulations or inappropriate conduct may lead to disqualification. Decisions by race officials are final. In the even of disqualification, there will be no refund or fees. The Bed Race Committee reserves the right to remove or disqualify, at its discretion, any teams, costumes, or bed decorations deemed inappropriate or defies the spirit of the Bed Race competition.

FOR MORE INFO: https://bellefourchechamber.org/member-discount