Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce Newsletter | Jan. 2023

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER OF THE NATION FOUNDATION?

To provide financial support for the educational and community development activities and programs of the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce. To promote and develop the economic, civic, cultural and social welfare of the citizens of Butte County, South Dakota through educational programs. To conduct educational programs to encourage the development of small business enterprises in Bute County; To establish technical education programs which will better qualify residents for employment in Butte County; To promote the development of tourism in Butte County through education programs; To promote the use of new technologies, businesses, and education support in Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce Members.

TRI-STATE MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER ANNOUNCES

CLOSED DATES FOR ANNUAL CLEANING

THE TRI-STATE MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FROM TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 THROUGH THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 FOR ANNUAL CLEANING. It will reopen on Friday, January 6. Staff will be in the building during these three days and can be reached by calling 605-723-1200.

The Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center is located at 415 Fifth Avenue in Belle Fourche.

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LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR

This year, like so many others, our business community stepped up to meet a series of unexpected changes and challenges. From the workforce shortage to supply chain issues to inflation and economic downturns, change increased at an unprecedented rate. We faced these challenges in our community in big and small ways.

You are the safety nets of our community. Large and small, businesses and organizations gave their time, their resources, and their passion to meet the needs of those around them. And so many of you — indeed the vast majority of you — did this with ever-dwindling resources, with ever-increasing costs.

In challenging times, it becomes increasingly clear how much we need one another. How much we need networks and advocates. This social capital (the presence of networks, relationships, shared norms, and trust among individuals, teams, and business leaders) is the glue that holds organizations together.

YOU are the glue that holds this organization together!

As the calendar turns to 2023, I want to take a moment to reach out to our membership, both new and longstanding, to thank you for making the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce a continued success. If you have been to any of our many programs and events in the last year, you have seen the energy and camaraderie present within the Chamber.

Looking forward, we will deepen our commitment to the relentless pursuit of a vibrant and prosperous business community.

Together, despite increasing complexities and challenges, we can unlock the potential inside our local business community so they can flourish and become an impactful leader in the community, to be a reliable resource for the people who live, work, and play here, and to be equipped to embrace the future of our community.

If you are a new Chamber member or have not been to an event in some time, I encourage you to get out and get involved. I promise that you will find a professional liveliness at our many events. Seek out a Board Member and introduce yourself. Explore the many opportunities that the Chamber presents. If you want to get involved in making the Chamber a continued success, join one of our Committees. Whatever you decide, I challenge you to get involved.

The Chamber presents an opportunity for all members to grow their network, and in turn, grow their business. It can allow you to forge professional and personal relationships which can last for many years. I invite all of you to feel the energy, make the connections, and be active in what I believe is one of the greatest resources our community has. Encourage non-members to come out and join us. We want those who are not currently members to be welcomed and understand what the Chamber can offer through membership.

Attend an Event. Join a Committee. Sponsor. Invite a Guest. Be involved!

I look forward to seeing you throughout 2023.

In another spot you can add these ways to get involved:

Get Involved:

Foundation Board of Directors - We are looking for two people to sit on the foundation board of directors Event Committee

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Business After Hours

Remember the Chamber has an open door policy. You are welcome to attend any board meeting. See the event calendar on our website for dates and times.

BOOK

MEETING

I feel that it is very important for me to keep connected with each of our active members and I would like to schedule a 30 minute meeting with you to discuss what the Chamber can do to help you and your business and how to use your chamber benefits.

Schedule a time by visiting https://calendly.com/d/g4c-c8q-vpc/chamber-members

If dates and times do not work for your schedule please email Miranda directly at director@ bellefourchechamber.org to schedule a time.

I look forward to meeting with each and every one of you.

BELLE FOURCHE CAREER LEARNING FAIR

Jeff Caldwell from the Belle Fourche High School is looking for businesses who would like to participate in the CAREER LEARNING FAIR FEB. 16TH FROM 7:30AM TO 11PM. Please contact Jeff at the High School by January 21st if you are interested in participating. Phone # 605-723-3350 or jeff.caldwell@k12.sd.us

Have a sale coming up? Planning an event,class, or program? Or just want to advertise the services you offer email them to assistant@bellefourcehchamber.org so we can advertise for you.

How does the Chamber advertise? Here are a few of the ways we advertise our members.

* Radio ads on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s

* Monthly newsletter

* Website event calendar - We share our calendar with Visit Belle Fourche Calendar.

* Facebook

* Chamber Window - we print off flyers and place them in the window until the event.

* Office Guests - we talk about and referr often to those that stop by or call

* Eblasts - members request.

2023 Sponsorships Opportunities

Sponsorship packages allows the Center of the Nation Foundation and the Chamber to approach you just once per year when seeking sponsorships and allow you to finalize all of your sponsorship and promotional details at one time.

Thank you for your additional investment in Belle Fourche business community and the Chamber of Commerce.

Business Information: Business Name: _____________________________ Contact Person: _ Phone: __________________ Email: _

Email:

Event promotional benefits: (These items are added to each sponsorship opportunity. Additional sponsorship benefits are listed on the backside of this form.)

• Logo on Chamber Event Page

• Thank you with business logo on footer of Chamber Newsletter during the month of the event

• One-Free Business Eblast- You must provide flyer and information

• Logo added to advertising materials

• Additional items listed under each event/program

Total Investment: $_______

Sponsorship Event Description

Annual Banquet $300: The Chamber celebrates business and community successes with an award dinner. Members attend event.

Sponsorship benefit:

*Eight meal & drink tickets

* Event promotional benefits

Workshops $150 each or $2,000 for all 18: Join us for a half day or full day of dynamic professional development and practical trainings.

Sponsorship benefit:

* Two tickets to each workshop

* Event promotional benefits

Legislative Cracker Barrel $150: Gives the community an avenue to discover and ask questions about current legislative items.

Sponsorship benefit:

* Event promotional benefits

River Festival $600: Join us for our summer community kick- off event.

Sponsorship benefit:

* Event promotional benefits

* Yard sign placed at event

Crazy Days $150: Join us for a day of great Belle Fourche sells and activities.

Sponsorship benefit:

* Event promotional benefits

Taste of Belle Fourche $200: Offers an affordable way to sample culinary features from local restaurants, bakeries, and beverage hosts.

Sponsorship benefit:

*Option to supply table giveaways

* Event promotional benefits

Pumpkin Festival $50: Co-hosted with the Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center.

Sponsorship benefit:

*Option to supply table giveaways at vendor fair

* Event promotional benefits

Moonlight Madness & Chili Contest $100: Join us for a kickoff to our holiday season in Belle Fourche with some networking.

Sponsorship benefit:

*2 wristbands and voting card

* Event promotional benefits

The Opry $500: Signature Classic Country Opry Style Show. Held once a year featuring local talents.

Sponsorship benefit:

* Event promotional benefits

* Option to supply table giveaways

* Logo Rising Star Award given to a local upcoming musician certificate.

Belle Fourche Give Big Week $500: The once-a-year, weeklong county-wide celebration of the nonprofit organizations that help our county and our communities thrive.

Sponsorship benefit:

* Event promotional benefits

* $265 donation given to each participating organization

* Logo going on 5,000 mailers

* Name announced on radio advertising

* Banners hung during Soup Dinner November 27th (you must provide banner)

Christmas in Belle Fourche $200: Join us for two months full of events and activities for the holiday season.

Sponsorship benefit:

* Event promotional benefits

*Logo on tickets for Polar Express

January 4th - Board Meeting 7am- Chamber office

January 6th & 7th- Personal Finance

January 9th- National Law Enforcement Day

January 11th- Chamber Lunch & Learn - HR Management

January 12th- Pain & Movement Solutions Grand Opening in Sturgis 10am

January 13th & 14th - Saturday on State Market

January 13th | 20th | 27th | Feb 3rd | 10th - Entrepreneur Class

January 19th - Chamber Job Fair 9am to 1pm

January 19th - Mixer at Grap’s Wine Room

January 24th- Chamber Onboarding Workshop 5:30pm

February 1st- Board Meeting 8am - Board Retreat 9am to noon

February 7th- Taste of Belle Fourche

February 8th- Chamber Lunch & Learn -TBD

February 10th & 11th - Saturday on State Market

February 16th- High School Career Fair

February 23rd- Business Day at the Legislature Pierre, SD

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