February 2014 Chamber News

2 • CHAMBER NEWS • Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 • chambernews.com

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Chamber, community benefit when people come together ...one of the fundamental purposes of our Chamber of Commerce — to bring people together, to discuss issues and to build consensus KEITH SEVERSON

We have a strong Chamber because of the involvement and actions of many.

I’ve been reminded of that a lot in the past month. First, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the businesses who supported the Sioux Empire Farm Show by loaning their staff to volunteer during the week, underwriting cash awards and trophies and funds for the Rancher Relief effort to help our participating in our annual Mayor’s Round- neighbors on the west side of the state who Up & Sale of Champions auction. were affected by the October 2013 blizzard.

This annual Chamber-sponsored event Through this auction, we raised more than is a great reminder of our state’s foundation, $15,000 to help those ranchers recover. In agriculture, as well as a look at a bright fu- addition, our Sale of Champions raised more ture. For 61 years our Chamber has provided than $60,000 for the top market producers an opportunity to develop a closer and coop- who came to our show — setting another reerative working relationship between the city cord and providing more incentives for these of Sioux Falls and the agricultural area and livestock producers to come back next year.

of our Chamber of Commerce — to bring people together, to discuss issues and to build consensus.

We have several opportunities this month to talk to our Sioux Falls area legislators and to take a trip to the state capital.

We are fortunate to have the involvement of many who are engaged in legislative issues, through our committees and our volunteer board of directors. I hope you’re paying atagricultural interests that surround us. Our Because of the involvement of many, tention to our advocacy efforts through our farm show attracts tens of thousands of visi- and it takes around 300 volunteers to put on weekly publication, The Chamber Advotors from all across the U.S. and has a huge the show, we had another event that we can cate, and our “live� reporting on Twitter at economic impact on our city. be proud of — so thank you. @SFAreaAdvocate.

KEITH SEVERSON

2013-14 Chair of the Board the elected officials who serve as well as our members who invest in our Chamber.

There is always room for more voices — if you’re interested in being more involved in the Chamber or you’re not yet a Chamber This year, especially, was heartening.

As we enter February and the heat of It takes the involvement of many to member, we want to hear from you! Contact I’m proud that the Sioux Falls Area Chamber this year’s legislative session, I’m also re- make South Dakota and Sioux Falls the eco- the Chamber office at 336-1620. of Commerce added a special auction to raise minded of one of the fundamental purposes nomic powerhouse that it is. I’m thankful for

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CHAIR

Keith Severson Eide Bailly LLP

CHAIR ELECT

Dana Dykhouse First PREMIER Bank

VICE CHAIR

Paul Bruflat CNA Surety

TREASURER

J. Tyler Haahr Metabank IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Rob Oliver Augustana College PRESIDENT & CEO

Evan Nolte Chamber of Commerce

IN THIS ISSUE:

CO V E R S TO RY The Future of Transit in Sioux Falls. . . . . . . 10-11 Transit Task Force studying bus system

F E AT U R E 61st Annual Sioux Empire Farm Show. . . . . . . . . 9

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Randy Bury

Ruth Christopherson

Julie Darrington

Ben Graham Dave Kapaska, D.O.

Kristi Masterson

Eric McDonald

Betty Oldenkamp

Dan Rykhus

Tim Sturdevant

Rob TeKolste

Steve VanBuskirk Anita Wetsch

Sanford Health Citi CenturyLink Bell, Incorporated Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center Hy-Vee Inc. DocuTAP Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota Raven Industries Sturdevant’s Auto Parts Sammons Financial Group/Midland National Life Insurance Co. VanBuskirk Companies Canfield Business Interiors

EX-OFFICIO

Dr. Pam Homan

Cindy Heiberger Mayor Mike Huether

Kent Alberty

Jim Schmidt

Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System Minnehaha County Commission City of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls School Board Lincoln County Commission

Chamber Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Conventions, Meetings & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

President/CEO CVB Sales Manager Web Development & IT Manager Finance & Accounting Director Graphics & Communications Specialist CVB Director of Sales Chamber Receptionist Agri-Business Division Manager CVB Host City Manager Membership Sales Manager Small Business & Leadership Development Manager Young Professionals Network Manager Public Affairs & Communications Assistant CVB Services/Resale Manager Public Affairs & Communications Director Membership Services Manager Public Affairs & Research Manager CVB Creative & Communications Manager CVB Sales Manager CVB Receptionist/ Project Assistant Membership Services Administrative Assistant Membership Services Director CVB Director of Marketing CVB Administrative Assistant CVB Executive Director Administrative/Accounting Assistant CVB Sales Manager Marketing & Communications Manager CVB Sales Manager Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations CVB Sales Assistant

ON THE COVER: A Transit Task Force is studying ways to improve mass transit in the community.

Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18 VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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YPN Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

@SFAreaChamber @SFAreaAdvocate Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

STAFF

Evan Nolte

Clay Bak

Thane Barnier

Joan Bartling

Jill Blom

Mattie Burnham

Shirley Buseman

Cindy Christensen

Rachel Crane

Amy M. Farr

Kate Foley

Lauren Fosheim

Maddie Gutierrez

Jay Kaltenbach

Mark Lee

Pat Lund

Mike Lynch

Betsy McCarty

Nicole Nelson

Jill Niedringhaus

Wendy Neuharth

Betty Ordal

Krista Orsack

Kathie Puthoff

Teri Schmidt

Susan Seachris

Lucas Smith

Amy Smolik

Alexa Steiner

Carolyn Winchell

Erin Zimmerman

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IN EVERY ISSUE:

Production agriculture and its value added industries employ more than

80,000

South Dakotans, comprising

20% of our state’s

economic activity.

Source: South Dakota Department of Agriculture

Chamber News Ad Sales: Argus Leader Media

FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION, CALL: 605.331.2348

Chamber News Layout/Design: Jill Blom Chamber News Editor: Amy Smolik FOR EDITORIAL INFORMATION, CALL: 605.336.1620

Chamber News is published monthly by Argus Leader Media and the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Advertising and editorial deadlines can be found at www.siouxfallschamber.com under the News & Publications link.

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, 605.336.1620, sfacc@siouxfalls.com As the leading Sioux Falls area business advocate, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce represents its members by advancing and promoting the economic health and quality of life of the region.

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S I O U X FA L L S C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I TO R S B U R E AU

Destinations Week in D.C.

Meet your CVB

BY TERI SCHMIDT

CVB Executive Director

Your Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is revved up and on the go for 2014! We are here to create public awareness about the community as a destination through sales and marketing, and to be an economic engine for the city by booking conventions, meetings, events, sports, and leisure travel. As destination professionals, we work hand-in-hand with organizers to be sure every experience in Sioux Falls is as great as it can be!

2014 looks to be a busy year, from hosting groups and tourists, to traveling throughout the country selling Sioux Falls.

The CVB is excited about the possibilities for the visitor industry in Sioux Falls. Feb-

The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau will be among 200 booths exhibiting at the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Washington, D.C. Destinations Showcase Feb. 12 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

party meeting professionals. CVB Director of Sales Mattie Burnham and Sales Managers Clay Bak, Nicole Nelson, Lucas Smith and Alexa Steiner and Sales Assistant Erin Zimmerman will represent Sioux Falls at this year’s DMAI showcase.

The DMAI Destinations Showcase has grown to be named the largest one-day event exclusively bringing conference, convention and trade show professions together with destinations from North America and beyond. The show attracts pre-qualified meeting professionals representing associations, corporations, government agencies, independent planners and third-

While in D.C. selling at the DMAI Destinations Showcase, the Sioux Falls CVB will also attend the 2014 Convention Sales Professionals International (CSPI) Annual Conference and Innovation Summit. The “Connecting to a Brighter Future Energizing Creativity for Tomorrow” Annual Conference will be held Feb. 11 at the Embassy Suites in Washington, D.C.

ruary is booked with major sales trips to Milwaukee and Washington, D.C. as staff members attend sales training, a sales conference for CVB’s and convention centers, a trade show, and the Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. We are also gearing up for hosting the NSIC Basketball Tournament, the Summit League Tournament, and the State A Boys Basketball Tournament along with several additional conventions, meetGov. Dennis Daugaard and the S.D. anchor and report and co-host of the KSFY ings and events scheduled throughout the Department of Tourism presented awards to Morning News. coming weeks. top visitor industry leaders at the 2014 Gov“Shawn Cable has been a great friend If you would like Sioux Falls to host ernor’ s Conference on Tourism in Pierre. to the South Dakota visitor industry, not a convention, meeting, event, sports activThe A. H. Pankow Award, which hon- only locally but throughout the state,” the ity, reunion, or any other kind of gathering that brings visitors to Sioux Falls, contact ors a media outlet or individual member Governor said. “Shawn understands the imthe CVB at (605) 275-6060. We’re here to of the media for unparalleled coverage and portance of the visitor industry’s impact on promotion of the state’s visitor industry, was the state, and has done a tremendous job in do the work for you! awarded to Shawn Cable of KSFY-TV. Cable helping to tell the South Dakota story.” is an Emmy award winning meteorologist,

Revved up and ready to go!

Let’s face it, we love Sioux Falls.

As a committed staff of thirteen professionals, we are connected with decision makers across the world to encourage them to book an event in Sioux Falls. We are vested in the community and share the city’s story through the implementation of official visitor industry sales and marketing efforts. Together we prove why we are The Heart of America for all visitors.

Let us help! Call us today 605.275.6060 VisitSiouxFalls.com/BringItHome

Shawn Cable receives State Media Award

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S I O U X FA L L S C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I TO R S B U R E AU

Experience historic Falls Park!

Astronaut, author Mark Kelly to speak at May 13 luncheon Captain Mark Kelly will be the featured speaker at the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau’s annual Visitor Industry Annual Luncheon on May 13, 2014. First PREMIER Bank is the major event sponsor.

and Amazon. Kelly and Giffords have captivated the nation with their story, appearing in an exclusive Diane Sawyer interview, and on Nightline and The Daily Show, among others, and have appeared on the covers of Kelly was the commander of Space People and USA Today.

Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission and is an Named one of Esquire’s 2011 “Ameriacclaimed public speaker. He is an Ameri- cans of the Year,” Kelly was also featured can astronaut, retired U.S. Navy Captain, on the cover of and profiled in the magabest-selling-author, prostate cancer survi- zine. Kelly has also written two children’s vor, and an experienced naval aviator who books about the space explorations of a flew combat missions during the Gulf War. little mouse chosen for space missions, The winner of many awards, including the Mousetronaut: A Partially True Story, and Legion of Merit, two Defense Superior Ser- Mousetronaut Goes to Mars. In 2013, on vice Medals and two Distinguished Flying the second anniversary of the Tucson shootCrosses, Kelly was selected as an astronaut ing, Kelly and Giffords launched a political in 1996. He flew his first of four missions action committee aimed at curbing gun vioin 2001 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, lence. the same space shuttle that he commanded With 6,000 flight hours in more than on its final flight in May 2011. He has also 50 different aircraft, 375 aircraft carrier commanded Space Shuttle Discovery and is landings, 39 combat missions and more one of only two individuals who have vis- than 50 days in space, Astronaut Mark Kelited the International Space Station on four ly is one of our country’s most experienced different occasions. pilots.

Already a celebrated American, Kelly A sought-after keynote speaker, Mark became the center of international attention Kelly is an American hero who inspires othafter the January 2011 assassination attempt ers to be their best while remaining true to on his wife, former U.S. Congresswoman their core values. He exemplifies leadership, Gabrielle Giffords. In their best-selling the importance of teamwork, and courage memoir, “Gabby,” the couple shares their under pressure. story of hope and resilience with the world.

Go to www.VisitSiouxFalls.com/LunThe inspirational memoir has topped multicheon for more information or call Kathie ple best-seller lists, including the New York at (605) 373-2032.

Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today,

See Shop

Falls Park Visitor Information Center 367-7430

Eat

Falls Overlook Cafe 367-4885

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CALENDARS

CHAMBER

Use Sioux Falls’ comprehensive community events calendar: www.SiouxFallsEvents.com. It’s fast, it’s easy and it’s free. Learn more details about any of the following events by logging on ... or contact the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau at 605.275.6060. Each event listed includes a minimum of 500 visitors/attendees.

CALENDAR

Dates, times and locations are subject to change. For a current listing of all Chamber events, visit www.ChamberNews.com, read the weekly edition of QUICKLY, or call 605.336.1620.

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

FEBRUARY

APRIL

6

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles

4

Downtown First Friday

7

Downtown First Friday

7-9

Winterfest of Wheels

4

Mark O’Connor with the .

Augustana Orchestra

13

TobyMac

14-16

Artists of the Plains Art Show

5

Reinventing Radio: .

An Evening with Ira Glass

15-16

Greater Midwest Toy Show

5-6

Benson’s Flea Market

18

Ballroom with a Twist

8-9

Disney’s Beauty & the Beast

21

Ballad of Ireland

9

Harlem Globetrotters

22-23

Great Plains Golf Expo

11

The Big Grape

24

Keller Williams

19

Memphis

19

Party for the Planet

23-26

Kingswood Rummage

26

Downtown Jazz Crawl

FEBRUARY BUSINESS SENSE WORKSHOPS Tuesday, Feb. 11 Tuesday, Feb. 18

27-.

March 2 Sioux Falls Sportsman’s Show

MARCH 1-2

Benson’s Flea Market

MAY

1-4

NSIC Basketball Tournament

2

Downtown First Friday

5-9

Sioux Empire Home Show

3

Walk MS: Sioux Falls Walk

6

Craig Morgan

3-4

Benson’s Flea Market

7

Downtown First Friday

4

Hot Rod Swap

7

Soul of John Black

10

Avera Race Against Breast Cancer

Coors Bull Riding Classic

17

Spring Fling

7-9

Sioux Empire Home Show

21-25

Jersey Boys

8-11

Summit League .

Basketball Tournament

29-June 1 Argus Leader RibFest

14

The Ten Tenors

15

St. Patrick’s Day 5K & Parade

JUNE

20-22

Boys State “A” .

Basketball Tournament

6

Downtown First Friday

6

Downtown Block Party

22

Ag Day at the Pavilion

7

Zippity Zoo Day

26

Martin Sexton

7-8

Siouxland Renaissance Festival

26-27

Central Plains Dairy Expo

14

Festival of Cultures

28-30

Lawn & Garden Show

7-8

LEGISLATIVE COFFEES Saturday, Feb. 8

Featuring legislators from Districts 10, 11, 13 & 15

Saturday, Feb. 22

Featuring legislators from Districts 6, 9, 12 & 14 All Saturday Legislative Coffees will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 201 E. 8th St., from 10-11:30 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 28

Featuring legislators from Districts 11, 13 & 15 The Friday Legislative Coffee will be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St., from 10-11:30 a.m.

Call 373.2054 for more information.

Cost: Free and open to the public

Retaining Key Performers Pays Off

28-July 5 National Gelbveih Jr. .

National Classic

Spotting and Fixing Errors (on the Cheap!) in Your Company-Sponsored Retirement Plan

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Document Management & HR: Returning the Focus to People, Not Paper!

All workshops held Noon-1 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Center, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200. Workshops are “brown bag” — bring your own lunch.

RSVP to 373.2002 or kfoley@siouxfalls.comCost: $10 for members/per workshop

FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MIXER Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014

5-6:30 p.m.

Museum of Visual Materials, 500 N. Main Ave. Co-sponsored by the Museum of Visual Materials and The Rivera Events & Catering RSVP to 373.2014 Cost: $3

SIOUX FALLS DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE Wednesday, Feb. 19

All day trip to Pierre to meet and visit with state legislators; Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the luncheon as well as his Chief of Staff Dusty Johnson. RSVP to373.2015 or mgutierrez@siouxfalls.com Cost: $30/ride the bus, $20/attend the luncheon or $50 for all; the cost for non-members is $60/ ride the bus, $40/luncheon or $100 for all

MARCH MEMBERSHIP MIXER Tuesday, March 18

5-6:30 p.m.

Sanford Pentagon, 2210 W. Pentagon Pl. Sponsored by Sanford Health RSVP to 373.2014 Cost: $3

2014 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Saturday, March 15 11:45 a.m.

9th Street & Phillips Avenue Reading of the proclamations and Painting of the Shamrock; 2 p.m., Downtown Sioux Falls Parade

F E B R UA RY M E M B E R S H I P

MIXER TUESDAY, FEB. 18, 2014 5-6:30 P.M.

CO-SPONSORED BY

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N. Main Ave. omplimentary hors d’oeuvres C & cash bar available

MORE LOCAL EVENTS AT:

SiouxFallsEvents.com

Admission $3 RSVP to plund@siouxfalls.com

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NEWS

Workforce: Think BIG ACTION TEAM MEETINGS Membership & Marketing Monday, Feb. 10, 2014

Noon - 1 p.m.

Interested in assisting with a YPN membership drive? We will also be developing plans for the 2014 membership card.

Social Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014

4-5 p.m.

Your good ideas are needed as we make plans for our 5th anniversary and other events for 2014.

Personal & Professional Development Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014

4-5 p.m.

Our agenda will include discussion on upcoming Community Connection Tours, Our Sioux Falls and A Seat at the Table.

All action team meetings are held at the Chamber office at 200 N. Phillips Ave., Ste. 200.

RSVP to lfosheim@siouxfalls.com

YPN NEW MEMBER EVENT/ FEBRUARY OFF THE CLOCK Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014

4 p.m.

Grille 26, 1716 S. Western Ave. New to the Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network? Welcome! Do you have questions about activities and events? Wondering how you might break into the circle? Don’t miss the February Off The Clock! Exchange business cards and meet new people. Great happy hour includes half off pizzas, $3 house wines and $1 off tap beer...PLUS great door prizes.

For a complete list of all YPN events, go to www.siouxfallsypn.com To RSVP to any of these events, email lfosheim@siouxfalls.com or call 605.373.2009.

For 24 years the area employers have come together to participate in the South Dakota B.I.G. (Business Industry and Government) Job Fair. The B.I.G. Job Fair is brought to you by the South Dakota Association of College Career Centers with support from Forward Sioux Falls and others committed to the marketing and placement of the region’s graduates.

This year the BIG (Business Industry Government) Job Fair will be held Feb. 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. A wide variety of employers from many areas of business, industry and governmental agencies attend this fair.

Employers attend this exciting one-day event to visit and interview some of the top graduates and alumni from post-secondary institutions throughout South Dakota and surrounding states.

fairs provide an excellent opportunity for employers and educators to meet face to face with potential employees and for job seekers to visit with a variety of employers at one location. Many employers consider the B.I.G Job Fair one of the best recruiting events they attend each year to identify outstanding interns and employees for their business. Approximately 90 employers have Students, graduates and alumni from registered to participate in this years’ event.

For more information, visit colleges and technical institutions throughout South Dakota and a multi-state region www.getgrads.com or contact Megan are invited and encouraged to attend. Job Lueders at Megan.Lueders@usd.edu.

Located at The Bridges

on 57th & Western, Suite 260, Sioux Falls, SD 6)

605.274.3354

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FAC E S & P L AC E S / N E W S

Faces & Places is great way to use your membership to be seen. This column appears each month in Chamber News and features news about Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers.

Due to space restrictions, each item for Faces & Places should be no more than three sentences in length. The editor reserves the right to determine what is newsworthy and included in the column. Items that will not be accepted include information on email changes, seminars and special event promotions that would be better addressed through advertising venues.

To submit your news, use the Faces & Places form at www.ChamberNews.com, email asmolik@siouxfalls.com and put Faces & Places in the subject line, or mail your news to Chamber News, PO Box 1425, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425. Editorial and advertising deadlines are listed under the News & Publications link at www.SiouxFallsChamber.com.

RECOGNITION OF CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS

The Ambassador Team of the Month for December was Team Buckneberg: Dean Buckneberg, Eide Bailly LLP; Mark Luke, Mark Luke Construction, LLC; and Lyle Dabbert, Brown & Saenger.

Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for December, as well as the Retention Award. Second place honors went to Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, and third place honors and the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award went to Julie Nelson, Great Western Bank.

The Diplomat Team of the Month for December was: Captain David Johnson, DAKOTACARE; Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions; Kristina Wolfe, Travel Leaders/Village Travel; Carrie Dragt, Midcontinent Communications; and Drew Cosand, Hegg Companies, Inc.

NEW FACES & PROMOTIONS

Lauren Fosheim joined the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce as the Young Professionals Network Manager. Fosheim holds a bachelor’s degree from SDSU in Agricultural Education, Communications & Leadership. A native of Webster, S.D., she was previously the

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator for Yankton County.

Chris Semrau is the Assistant General Manager for SMG Sioux Falls, managers of the Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center, and Orpheum Theater Center. Semrau will book acts for all four facilities. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota and has been Director of Events and Marketing at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks since May 2000.

Brown & Saenger hired Jodi Bass as Sales Consultant. Bass will be responsible for providing service and sales assistance for the Business Products, Office Furniture, Professional Printing and Promotional Product divisions. Bass years of sales and customer service experience.

Brown & Saenger hired Mitch Chadwell as a Promotional Account Manager. Chadwell will be working in the promotional division and has years of customer service experience.

Gary Martin was promoted to Collection Representative by the Credit Collections Bureau.

AMERI/STAR Real Estate, Inc. hired The Fisher Sisters; Dana & Danielle and Sally Reuter. All three real estate agents have a vast knowledge of the real estate market.

G & R Controls welcomed Cody Nytroe

Forward Sioux Falls promotes internship opportunities How can college and technical institute students throughout the region discover the wealth of career opportunities available in the Sioux Falls area? Offering internships and partnering with the Forward Sioux Falls Interns in Industry program in 2014 is a great way to spread the word.

and their employers through the Interns in Industry (IiI)-Sioux Falls scholarship program.

If your company is providing one or more paid internships this summer, consider working with Forward Sioux Falls to help promote the opportunity and identify outstanding interns. Upon completion of There are 11,000 students studying the internships, interns hired by an Interns in colleges and vocational and technical in Industry partner businesses will receive a schools right here in Sioux Falls, and more $500 scholarship. than 30,000 within a 100-mile radius of For more information, contact FSF the city. Hundreds of students seek quality Workforce Development Director Mary work experiences and/or internships every Medema at marym@siouxfalls.com or summer. Since 2003, area businesses have (605) 339-0103. partnered with Forward Sioux Falls to recognize up to 50 of these talented interns

Dean Buckneberg Eide Bailly LLP

Mark Luke

Lyle Dabbert

Mark Luke Construction, LLC

Daren Anderson

Big D Technology Solutions

Brown & Saenger

Julie Nelson

Great Western Bank

as a Controls Technician doing installations.

Nytroe has previous experience in the construction, manufacturing and welding industries. Mike Schmitz joins the team as Warehouse Supervisor. Schmitz brings with him more than 25 years of experience working in and coordinating warehouse operations.

HONORS & AWARDS

Insight Marketing Design won a dozen awards for a wide variety of clients in the MarCom Awards for creative excellence, including four platinum, six gold, and two honorable mentions.

Lance Roberts, Century Business Products, Inc., placed fourth in the Kyocera Best Technician in America competition. By qualify-

Jack Dyvig

Sioux Falls Morning Optimist Club

Lauren Fosheim

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

ing for the final competition, Roberts became the third Century technician to place in the top five among technicians nationwide. He competed against winners from four other regions, completing written, oral and hands on exams given by top Kyocera engineers to test technical ability, accuracy, and problem solving skills.

ACQUISITIONS

Marco, Inc. acquired Twin Cities-based TeleProCommunications, Inc. to expand the technology services they provide to their clients. TelePro is a longstanding telecom carrier agent that recommends and supports services from a number of local, long distance, internet, and data providers across the U.S.

Donate unused air miles Feb. 27 A statewide campaign for unused airline miles will help make wishes come true for South Dakota kids with life-threatening medical conditions. The Feb. 27 effort will benefit Make-A-Wish South Dakota, enabling the chapter to grant travel wishes to kids across the state.

Miles will be accepted on Feb. 27 by calling 1 (800) 640-9198. Miles can also be donated online anytime at southdakota.wish.org. A minimum donation of 1,000 miles is required for Delta and U.S. Airways and 500 miles for United. To expedite the process, you need to have your More than 65 percent of the wishes account number and know exactly how granted by Make-A-Wish require air travel, many miles you would like to donate. the largest expense of the chapter’s annual Krueger said it takes 40,000 to wish budget. Miles from Delta, United, 50,000 miles for one ticket, but every and US Airways are accepted. Once the amount donated makes an impact. Once miles are donated they never expire and miles are donated to Make-A-Wish they 100 percent of the donated miles stay in will never expire. For travel wishes typiSouth Dakota. Over the last two years cally the wish child, his or her parents or more than 5 million miles have been do- guardians and immediate siblings living at nated, saving the organization more than home are included in the wish. $50,000 in airfare.

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S I O U X E M P I R E FA R M S H O W

Chamber hosts another successful Sioux Empire Farm Show Livestock entries were up as were dollars raised for market livestock exhibitors at the 61st Annual Sioux Empire Farm Show, sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. The Farm Show brought an estimated 30,000 people to Sioux Falls Jan. 21-25 for purebred cattle shows and sales, market livestock shows and commercial exhibits.

75 Sioux Falls area businesses bid on the livestock.

Also at the dinner, a special live and silent auction were held to benefit the Rancher Relief Fund, which was established after the October 2013 blizzard wiped out tens of thousands of livestock in western South Dakota. The special auctions had approximately 35 items donated by area busiEntries were up for most livestock nesses, which raised more than $18,400 for shows compared to 2013. The Sioux Em- the RRF. pire Farm Show has an estimated economic The Chamber recognized the Charles impact of $3.9 million on the community. and Brenda Stahl family of Bridgewater as Market livestock exhibitors competing at the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions came from South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. The annual event is the culmination of the market livestock shown during the Sioux Empire Farm Show, with the 25 market animals “auctioned off”: the top five steers, top 10 swine, top five sheep and top five goats shown at the Sioux Empire Farm Show. Buyers aren’t actually purchasing the animals but paying premiums to the producers. The Sioux Empire Farm Show is the only regional farm show to pay out 100 percent of the funds raised at the auction. The tally is still being confirmed, but the estimated $61,300 paid to market livestock producers is more than what was paid out in 2013. More than 340 attended the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions dinner and approximately

the Farm Family of the Year and Mike Miller, First Dakota National Bank, as the AgriBusiness Citizen of the Year. The Tri-State Neighbor, Wells Fargo Bank and Campbell Supply Co. sponsored the $12,000 Supreme Row purse, which awards a grand champion over all breeds and splits the purse between the exhibitor and the buyer.

The Sioux Empire Farm Show is organized and managed by the Chamber’s Agri-Business Division. More than 200 volunteers help with the show. Gina Beers, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, chaired the 2014 show. The 62nd Sioux Empire Farm Show will be held Jan. 27-31, 2015.

For more information about specific show and sale results, visit www.siouxempirefarmshow.org.

BY THE NUMBERS 30,000 visitors $3.9 million economic impact

$12,000 Supreme Row purse sponsored by the

Tri-State Neighbor, Wells Fargo Bank and Campbell Supply Co. Rancher Relief Auction raised more than $18,400 through approximately 35 donated packages

The culmination of events of the annual Sioux Empire Farm Show is the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions, held Jan. 24. Highlights from this year’s dinner included: emcees Mike Begeman, Sanford Health, and Jim Schmidt, Sioux Empire Housing Partnership and Lincoln County Commission; a live and silent auction to benefit the Rancher Relief Fund; and the Grand Champion Market Steer decked out in glitter, false eyelashes and a feather boa.

Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions

25 market livestock:

Steers, Swine, Lambs, Goats

More than $61,300 paid in premiums More than 340 attendees More than 75 businesses participating

10 • CHAMBER NEWS • Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 • chambernews.com

COVER STORY

The future of transit in Sioux Falls

BY AMY SMOLIK

Marketing & Communications Manager

Public transit is essential to a thriving economy — it helps bring people to jobs and creates a larger workforce base for employers. It also connects people to a community’s goods and services.

But how can a community continue to provide quality transportation at an affordable price, using a long-term sustainable strategy while dealing with an increased demand and fewer resources?

now,” said City Councilor Rex Rolfing, also a member of the task force. “My hopes are that we will come up with some significant alternatives to the transit program we have now that will allow us to continue the superior service we now provide without straining future budgets.”

A Transit Task Force was created and members include representatives from various user groups, the medical community, school district, service agencies and businesses, including the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. The task force will do a fare and operations analysis, coordinated transit plan and recommend a longterm sustainable strategy for Sioux Area Metro and community-based transit to the City Council. The task force started meeting in November and will continue through May or June, with the goal of implementing strategies for the FY 2015 budget. The City’s budget process starts in the spring and will be approved in the fall.

Last fall, the Sioux Falls City Council asked City staff to take an in-depth view of the Sioux Falls transit system to find out how to make it more sustainable, address the demands of the growing needs of paratransit, as well as concerns about the budget’s long-term sustainability. The public transit system in Sioux Falls is known as Sioux Area Metro or SAM. Transit use in Sioux Falls, both fixed-route and paraSioux Falls is not unique — lots of transit, has increased steadily over the past communities are struggling with transit sysseveral years. tem funding due to the loss of federal dol“The driving force behind all of this is lars, said City Transportation Planner Sam projected shorcomings in the budget if we Treblicock. Some of the challenges include continue at the same level of service we are

rising operating costs, the rapid growth of the city and increasing demands for paratransit services, a more expensive service to provide, beyond what revenues can sustain.

1 million rides on fixed routes last year; a ride is defined as using the service from one point to another point — transferring to another bus route would be considered Fixed route service has buses travel- a new ride. ing regular routes at scheduled times. The Paratransit is a parallel service to the fixed route service consists of 12 regularly fixed-route system. As required by federal scheduled routes that run six days a week: rules, the area covered by paratransit must Monday-Friday from 5:45 a.m.-6:45 p.m. be at least three-quarters of a mile from and Saturdays from 7:45 a.m.-6:45 p.m. each fixed-route bus route. Paratransit is Fixed-route service also includes the sea- a curb-to-curb shared ride transportation sonal trolley route in downtown and four service for persons who are, due to their school tripper routes. The Public Transit functional limitation(s), unable to use acAdvisory Board (PTAB) recently voted to cessible fixed route bus service either some change some of the bus routes as well as or all of the time. Passengers must be certo extend weekday service by two hours on tified eligible per guidelines established in five routes, replacing the evening demand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). program for paratransit services and saving Currently, the Sioux Area Metro Paratransit the city $20,000 in overtime costs per year. service area exceeds the federally required The changes will take effect in late March area. Last year, paratransit service saw a or April. Sioux Area Metro will now of- slight decrease but Treblicock anticipates fer service past 9 p.m. on five of the city’s more than 150,000 rides this year. most popular routes. The new hours on The new routes also extend service into the fixed-route bus system will replace the the northwest part of town to serve the Unievening demand program that allowed pas- versity Center and a number of businesses sengers to book rides on paratransit buses, in that area, including PREMIER Bankcard which cost more to run. and the soon-to-be-built Walmart.

Treblicock said there were more than

“The business community is very in-

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COVER STORY

Net cost per passenger Fixed-Route

$3.19 in 2011 $3.36 in 2012 $3.91 in 2013

Paratransit

$22.40 in 2011 $23.26 in 2012 $25.41 in 2013

Source: City of Sioux Falls

volved with this process because some of their customers and patients get to them via public transportation,” Rolfing said. “Many people need the bus service to sustain life.

Businesses/patrons will suffer if they cannot patronize these businesses and then the economy of Sioux Falls could suffer also.”

Sioux Area Metro has not increased fares since 1996. Though paratransit is the more expensive service to operate, rates cannot exceed twice the rate of the fixed route service due to federal regulations. No fare increases are being proposed this year, but the Transit Task Force will be looking at the fare system. Treblicock said the task force is looking at ways to make paratransit more financially sustainable as its demand is increasing faster than revenues can sustain. The first few meetings of the task force have been to get everyone up to speed about the current transit system, he said, with several work groups breaking off and studying specific strategies.

For bus rider Chris Schiltz, also a member of the task force, improving the transit system means striving to add more business riders.

“It’s very safe, very clean and the drivers are professional,” Schiltz said. “It’s a greener, safer way to commute and as we grow, there will be more people commuting from further away — and they’ll wish they had access to mass transit.”

Schiltz, a senior principal at Koch Hazard Architects, has actively promoted the ease of riding the transit system for years. He served on the PTAB for one term and helped spearhead increased marketing and awareness. A few years ago the transit system rebranded itself as “Sioux Area Metro,” or SAM. Schiltz likened it to giving

the system a personality like the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Fransisco).

Schiltz said he challenges anyone to use the transit system — for it to be affordable the system needs riders, he said. For people to use the transit system, many may need to feel comfortable with riding and how it works. The task force plans on doing travel training on the transit system to make it easier for people to learn how to ride SAM. The group is also studying ways for non-profits to coordinate transportation and paratransit transportation, as well as maintenance and expansion of fixed route services.

Public transportation has been available in Sioux Falls for decades. The City of Sioux Falls acquired the local public transit system in 1979. The City owns the buses, buildings and equipment, but the day-today operations are contracted out to a transit management company.

Capital needs are a large part of the overall budget. Looking ahead, additional vehicles beyond this coming year will require additional space. In addition, ongoing maintenance at bus stops and other facilities will be needed, too. Finding new ways to accommodate riders outside the boundaries — both fixed route and paratransit — is also important, and also comes with a price tag.

Treblicock anticipates for the task force’s recommended long-term strategy to be effective, it must be a community effort.

“It’s not just a City issue,” he said.

“Others will need to come to the plate — and they already have. It’s going to require the city, community, non-profit, and public/ private partnerships.”

Sioux Area Metro Fares Fare last increased in 1996 $1 single-ride pass $3 day pass $25 monthly pass

Of 20 communities surveyed:

• Sioux Falls has one of the three

lowest monthly fares.

• Sioux Falls has one of the five lowest single-rider fares.

• The median monthly fare is $38.

• The median single-rider fare is $1.25.

Operations Cost

Paratransit compared to fixed-route survey Operation Costs

% on paratransit

Decatur, IL Duluth, MN Haverhill, MA Lima, OH Lynchburg, VA Muncie, IN Racine, WI Sioux Falls, SD Average

10% 5% 16% (north Boston Suburbs) 25% 17% 22% 5% 48% 18.5%

Source: City of Sioux Falls

Total Annual System Operating

$3.9 mil $12.9 mil $5.2 mil $1.6 mil $3.0 mil $6.5 mil $10.8 mil $7.7 mil $6.5 mil

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S I O U X FA L L S D AY AT T H E L E G I S L AT U R E

JOIN US!

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS on’t miss this opportunity to meet D and visit with state legislators and to show your community support in Pierre.

11:45 a.m. . . . .Bus departs for lunch

Best Western Ramkota River Centre Noon . . . . . . . . . .Lunch with Sioux Falls Area Legislators

The lunch program includes a briefing from Gov. Dennis Daugaard and his Chief of Staff Dusty Johnson

6:15 a.m. . . . . . Bus loads in Sioux Falls at the

northwest corner of the The Empire .

2:15 p.m. . . . . . .Leave for Capitol to Observe Session

Mall (JC Penney parking lot) Complimentary coffee, fruit and donut holes will be available on the bus.

6:30 a.m. . . . . . Bus departs for Pierre

10 a.m. . . . . . . . Arrive in Pierre at State Capitol

Listen in on any of the following

committees in progress: Senate

Health & Human Services, Senate

State Affairs, Senate Taxation,

House Commerce & Energy

and/or House Judiciary

3 p.m. . . . . . . . . Sioux Falls Day Reception,

Capitol Rotunda 4 p.m. . . . . . . . . Group Photo,

Capitol Rotunda Steps 4:15 p.m. . . . . . Bus departs for Sioux Falls

RSVP BY FEB. 14, 2014 To RSVP: call 605.373.2015, or email mgutierrez@siouxfalls.com

Please indicate the following in your RSVP (you can do any or all of the options):

Item Ride the bus Attend the luncheon Total for all:

Member cost/ Non-member cost $30/$60 $20/$40 $50/$100

Attendees are encouraged to wear a past Sioux Falls Day shirt or blue shirt.

All attendees will receive a button to wear indicating that you are with the Sioux Falls delegation.

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S I O U X FA L L S D AY AT T H E L E G I S L AT U R E THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Luncheon

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Cadwell Sanford Deibert & Garry LLP Citi The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Great Western Bank High Point Networks, Inc. Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet Midland, Inc. dba Johnstone Supply

Next2New Auto Sales Sanford Health Sioux Empire Housing Partnership Sioux Falls Construction Company Sioux Falls Development Foundation Stone Group Architects

Interested in sponsoring?

Contact Maddie Gutierrez at mgutierrez@siouxfalls.com or 605.373.2015

Sponsor list as of Jan. 30, 2014

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NEWS

Building a healthy Sioux Falls

Mark Fenton returns for March event to focus on healthy community design According to healthy community design expert Mark Fenton, there are several key components to building a healthier place to live, like building a connected network of facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit and creating a mix of destinations in close proximity to people to encourage more walking and biking.

Fenton is a national public health, planning and transportation consultant; an adjunct associate professor at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; and former host of the “America’s Walking” series on PBS television. He will present a keynote address at a “Developing a Healthy Sioux Falls” breakfast on March 25 at the Holiday Inn City Centre, organized by Live Well Sioux Falls.

inactivity and poor nutrition. Unfortunately, Sioux Falls is not immune to these health issues, which are now considered the second most prevalent root cause of death in the U.S., behind only tobacco as a premature killer.

Live Well Sioux Falls, an effort led by the City of Sioux Falls and a broad-based community coalition, has established community health goals that include economic vibrancy, environmental sustainability, social equity, quality of life and reduction in chronic disease risk.

Research studies and similar initiatives around the country have shown that improving physical activity of residents leads to personal health benefits and also helps improve air quality, diminish traffic While news reports and research congestion and associated costs, and boosts studies talk about the “obesity epidemic” the economy – which also helps business in the U.S., Fenton emphasizes that the real and the housing market. problem is the twin epidemics of physical

According to Fenton, these community-based initiatives relating to healthy community design are essential to a healthy future.

“Thankfully those involved in local land use and transportation planning have taken up the call,” Fenton said. “Even better, many communities are seeing coalitions between planners, engineers, health professionals, educators, elected officials, concerned citizens and others join the movement — some under the banner of smart growth or sustainable development, but more and more are simply recognizing that our very health and well-being are at stake.”

More details about the March events will be announced in the near future. For more information, contact Mary Michaels in the Sioux Falls Health Department at (605) 367-8286 or mmichaels@siouxfalls.org. Learn more at www.livewellsiouxfalls.org.

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ANNIVERSARIES AND NEW MEMBERS Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their 25-plus, 20-, 15-,10- and five-year 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.

25+ YEARSAAA

COLLECTIONS, INC. MEMBER SINCE 1965 3500 S. 1st Ave. #100

Austad’s Golf

Member Since 1963 2801 E. 10th St.

Beal Distributing, Inc.

Member Since 1975 4815 N. Northview Ave.

Campbell Supply Co. Member Since 1954 1526 N. Industrial Ave.

Claritus

Member Since 1987 4100 S. Elmwood Pl.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Member Since 1907 2301 S. Minnesota Ave.

Culligan Water Conditioning

Member Since 1975 1510 W. 51st St.

Cummins Central Power, LLC

Member Since 1961 701 E. 54th St. N.

Dakota Beverage Company, Inc.

Member Since 1967 101 N. Harlem

Dakota Diesel Service Member Since 1984 1313 E. 52nd St. N.

George Boom Funeral Home & Cremation Services Member Since 1919 3408 E. 10th St.

Getty AbstractMidwest Title

First Dakota Title

Member Since 1989 600 S. Main Ave. #101

Member Since 1975 507 S. Main Ave.

Minnehaha Country Club Member Since 1907 3101 W. 22nd St.

Monarch Sales Member Since 1919 5800 S. Remington Pl. #120 Company, Inc. Member Since 1947 731 N. Cliff Ave. Heartland Paper Company

Member Since 1975 808 W. Cherokee St.

Helpline Center

Member Since 1989 1000 N. West Ave. #310

North Central Insurance Center, Inc.

Member Since 1966 823 E. 14th St.

Independent Living Choices

Member Since 1986 4107 S. Carnegie Cir.

Jay Egge Automatic Service, Inc.

Member Since 1989 7101 E. Arrowhead Pkwy.

Kreisers, Inc.

Member Since 1907 2200 W. 46th St.

Midland, Inc. dba Johnstone Supply

Member Since 1965 335 N. Weber Ave.

Stan Houston Equipment Co., Inc. Member Since 1948 501 S. Marion Rd.

Taylor Oil Co., Inc.

Member Since 1947 3600 S. Minnesota Ave.

The Pella Window Store Wilsey Co. Member Since 1980 712 S. Cliff Ave.

Travel Partners, Inc. Member Since 1920 5604 W. 41st St.

Parker Transfer & Storage, Inc.

Westward Ho Country Club

1700 N. F Ave.

Republic National Distributing Company

Member Since 1959 3400 W 22nd St.

20 YEARS

Baymont Inn & Suites

Member Since 1975 1710 M Ave.

3200 S. Meadow Ave.

Rich Brothers Co.

Lieuwen Construction, Inc.

Member Since 1975 700 S. Marion Rd.

Schoeneman Brothers Company

15 YEARS

13 E. Big Sky Pl.

10 YEARS

Member Since 1907 4000 S. Western Ave.

Risty Benefits

Servall Towel & Linen Supply Co.

Spartan ERV

Loren C. Boyens, CLU, ChFC-The Bridges Group Member Since 1950 213 W. 9th St. Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Shaykett Member Since 1987 Appraisal Co., Inc. 5015 S. Crossings Pl. #130

Member Since 1985 705 E. 41st St. #200

Member Since 1949 2501 W. 22nd St.

Member Since 1986 3700 S. Western Ave.

Howes Oil Company, Inc. Member Since 1924

Empire Mall/Empire East Lutheran Social Services Member Since 1976 of South Dakota 4001 W. 41st St.

Miller Funeral Home, Inc.

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System

Member Since 1985 601 N. Minnesota Ave. Suite 100

Shipley’s Garment Spa Cleaners & Launderers Member Since 1907 213 W. 9th St.

Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio Service, Inc. Member Since 1954 700 E. 3rd St.

1324 S. Minnesota Ave.

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5 YEARS

Discovery Elementary 1506 S. Discovery Ave.

Jay P. ManningGovernment Contract Consulting

7100 W. Stoney Creek St.

Redi Towing, Inc. 2825 W. 6th St.

TCF Bank

2508 S. Louise Ave.

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 joinint the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. All addresses are Sioux Falls unless otherwise listed. Please support these businesses when making purchases and business decisions. An online Membership Directory can be found at www.SiouxFallsChamber.com or by using the Chamber’s App, available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. If you are a current member you can update your records online. Want to become a member? Call 605.336.1620.

NEW MEMBERS AFLAC-Elizabeth Mehlbrech Affiliate-Insurance Elizabeth Mehlbrech, (605) 351-3029 www.siouxfallsreferralnetwork. com/elizabeth-Mehlbrech.html

Backyard Grill Restaurants Eric Elenkiwich, (605) 444-1800 3705 S. Western Ave., 57108 www.bygrill.com

Brian Bonde-Advanced Certified Fundraising, LLC Fundraising Services Brian Bonde, ACFRE, (605) 254-5352 2104 S. Pendar Lane, 57105 www.brianbonde.com

Dorothy & Krause Law Firm Attorneys Charles Dorothy, (605) 335-5740 600 E. Tan Tara Circle, 57108 www.dorothykrause.com

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Fraternal Order of Police Associate Member Fred Bryner, (605) 336-8502 PO Box 572, 57101-0572

J&L Staffing and Recruiting Associate Member Susan Fey, (712) 224-2090 219 W. 7th, Sioux City, IA 51103 www.jleusa.com

Minnehaha County Farm Bureau Associate Member Bonnie Dybedahl, (605) 366-9992 www.sdfbf.org

South Dakota Budget & Policy Institute Associate Member Joy Smolnisky, (605) 351-9005 1000 E. 41st St., Ste. C, 57105

Ultimate Fitness for Women Fitness Centers Laurie Sorlie, (605) 361-4399 4831 S. Louise Ave., 57106 www.ultimatefitness24hour.com

Telecommunications-Cable TV, Phone and Broadband Kyle Boever, (605) 271-9698 1704 W. 41st St., 57105 www.thedtvpros.com

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Excalibur Security Services

Year Round Brown Tanning Salons

Security Control Equipment David James, (605) 521-8150 PO Box 90411, 57109 www.guardyourcastle.com

Farm Bureau Financial Services Insurance Eric Anderson, (605) 271-6300 4804 S. Minnesota Ave., Ste. 101, 57108

Associate Member Terry Mayer, (605) 830-2011 1519 W. 51st St., 57105

Tanning Nathan Pitz, (605) 331-2500 www.yearroundbrown.com

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The Khartum Pipe and Drum will again march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as well as performing at several locations around Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day March 15 The 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in downtown Sioux Falls on Saturday, March 15. The traditional reading of the proclamations and Painting of the Shamrock will take place at 9th Street and Phillips Avenue at 11:45 a.m. to officially kick off the day’s events. The parade will begin at 2 p.m.

The parade forms at 5th Street and Main Avenue beginning at 12:30 p.m. Vehicles will be lined up on a first-come, first served basis, and is at the discretion of parade officials and will proceed through the downtown area, starting at 6th Street and Main Avenue.

There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. The only requirement is that each adult (age 16 and older) participating in the parade must purchase and wear an official St. Patrick’s Day Parade button. The cost is $3 per button, the proceeds of which help cover the costs of the parade and support Special Olympics. Buttons are available in advance at the Chamber of Commerce office (200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200) numerous businesses throughout the community and from Special Olympics volunteers. They can also be purchased the day of the parade at the start of the parade. Since 1982, more than $125,000 has been raised for Special Olympics.

Per Sioux Falls City Council Ordinance (Section 38-143), absolutely no candy can be distributed: “It is unlawful for any person conducting, managing or participating in any parade to distribute or permit the distribution of any candy or balloons to persons in attendance during the parade.�

In 2009, the St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza committee, which plans the parade with support from Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce staff, decided to move the parade permanently to the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. The decision was made in order to better accommodate visitors who come to Sioux Falls to celebrate the holiday. Each year the parade is led by a Grand Marshal, who is determined by the St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza committee. That person will be announced in the coming weeks.

In addition to the parade, the luck of the Irish will be celebrated for several days with performances by the Khartum Pipe and Drum. This group will be making appearances at numerous places throughout the community in the days leading up to the parade.

The Sioux Falls Irish Club is also sponsoring a Miss Shamrock contest in correlation with St. Patrick’s Day. For an information packet and application form, contact Patrick M. Murphy at (605) 201-1158 or visit the Sioux Falls Irish Club website at www.dakotairish.org. The deadline to apply is Feb. 7. Miss Shamrock will be crowned at the Feb. 21 “Ballads of Ireland� concert featuring Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones at the Washington Pavilion.

Tickets can be purchased at the Washington Pavilion Box Office or online at www. washingtonpavilion.org. Additional information on the musical group can be found at www.theyoungwolfetones.com.

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Brooks Commercial Real Estate4309 S. LOUISE AVE., STE. 100

Brooks Commercial Real Estate is an investment real estate service firm specializing in multifamily properties. L to R: Anita Wetsch, Derek Kattenberg, Aidan Brooks, Maureen Brooks, Maddy Brooks, Jeff Brooks (broker/owner), Carrie Dragt and Liz Lloyd.

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Coquette Couture offers a trendy atmosphere with quality items for women of all ages. L to R: Jasmine Leonard, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Kayleen Leonard (owner), Suzie Folkerts, Vicki Leonard, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Lynda Billars and Natalie Leonard.

Envision Event Planning + Print Studio is an event planning and print studio. Their emphasis is on corporate and social events as well as weddings. L to R: Amy Eckert, Pam Hoffman, Daren Anderson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Leah Moller (owner), Randy Bury, Christie Aberson and Paige Stensland.

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CR Results provides one-on-one weight loss and weight management counseling for both Yoli Better Body System and LA Weight Loss plan. L to R: Lisa Gruenhagen, Dr. Dave Kapaska, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Kelli Grovijahn, Courtney VanderPol (owner/manager), Jay Soukup, Carol Rohrich, Garrett Wilson and Gail Bell.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Lora Hubbel For Governor WWW.LORAHUBBEL.COM

Lora Hubbel is a candidate running for the South Dakota Governor’s office. L to R: Pam Hoffman, Michelle Hoffman, Keith Severson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Lora Hubbel (candidate), Kristina Wolfe, Heather Lowe, Henry Hoffman, and Tim Hubbel.

Sioux Falls Farm Show

Since 1998, the Sioux Falls Farm Show has been in partnership with the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce in promoting agriculture. L to R: Karen Noonan, Gina Beers, Jason Riles, John Riles Jr., John Riles Sr., Tim Sturdevant, Lynda Billars, Corey Weide, Brian Gilbert and Ron Boormaster.

Relic Revivals

Southridge Healthcare

Relic Revivals is an Upscale Resale Women’s Boutique. L to R: Jerry Stangeland, Jessica DeNeui, Liz Lloyd, Marcy Halstenson, Jolene Stangeland (owner), Cathy Crisp, Amber Schwiesow, Steve Van Bus Kirk and Trish Christensen.

Southridge Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility offering long-term, short-term and respite care.

L to R: Ali Rohrer, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Karen Noonan, Mike Bankowski (administrator), Nancy Weber-Sweere, Julie Nelson and Brian Casey.

5015 S. WESTERN AVE. #260

Sid’s Crown Liquor Store 330 S. 1ST AVE.

Sid’s Crown Liquor Store is a Sioux Falls landmark, offering the widest variety and lowest prices with an experienced staff. L to R: Liz Nissen, Liz Lloyd, David Johnson, Mayor Mike Huether, Paul Damyan (president), Lynda Billars, Tim Sturdevant, Aaron Clayton and Dan Nissen.

Sioux Empire Farm Show

SIOUXEMPIREFARMSHOW.ORG The 61st Annual Sioux Empire Farm Show is an annual event sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commmerce Agri-Business Division to assist with promoting the agriculture industry.

L to R: Karen Noonan, Mike Hauck, Keith Severson, Gina Beers, Cindy Christensen and Lynda Billars.

3600 S. NORTON AVE.

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NEWS

Chamber provides updates on government, schools, issues The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce rolled out the inaugural versions of The Chamber Advocate and the Chamber Bill Tracker in January. These publications help members stay updated with all governmental activities followed by the Chamber.

The Chamber Advocate is a free, electronic publication that follows all aspects of government in and around Sioux Falls that affect business growth and development. It is emailed to members on a weekly basis and is categorized by relevant local, state, federal and school board issues. All Chamber members can receive this publication.

The Chamber Bill Tracker progressively monitors South Dakota State Legislative bills that are of vital interest to Chamber members and are categorized by tiers 1, 2 and 3. A tier 1 bill is one of highest importance to members; a tier 2 bill is one actively followed by the Chamber with po-

S i o u x Fa l l s A r e a C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

COMMUNITY APPEALS SCHEDULED FUND DRIVES Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls

Nov. 1, 2013-March 31, 2014 $1.046 million Expand current ReStore warehouse facility

tential to move to tier 1; and a tier 3 bill is one that is not given high priority at present, but is monitored for any movement.

The Chamber Bill Tracker is also updated on a weekly basis and can be viewed online at www.SiouxFallsChamber.com under the “Advocacy� tab.

Additionally, members can stay up to date on government happenings by following the Chamber’s advocacy efforts on Twitter: @SFAreaAdvocate.

For more information, contact the Chamber’s Public Affairs & Communications staff at (605) 336-1620.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT Did you know?

Special Olympics South Dakota April 1-July 31, 2014 $1 million

Feeding South Dakota

Nov. 1, 2014-March 31, 2015 $1.2 million New location

Complete phases two and three of their new building project

The purpose of the Community Appeals Committee is to qualify and provide orderly scheduling of capital fund drives. For more information on the Community Appeals Committee, call Betty Ordal at 605.373.2010.

Progress is Everyone’s Business

SiouxFallsChamber.com

Who is the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce? It’s you and the many leaders in our community who have contributed to our success in the past 100 years. We’ve relied on these leaders to pass their wisdom on to the next generation to ensure our community continues to grow with the same strength and vision. Now it’s your turn to share some wisdom with the next generation. Participate in the Forward Sioux Falls Interns in Industry program to help prepare our workforce of tomorrow. Encourage one of your employees to apply for Leadership Sioux Falls and help meet the community’s need for active participation of informed and dedicated community leaders. Network at a Membership Mixer and share some great stories about your business. Offer your younger employees the opportunity to join the Young Professionals Network and help them define their leadership skills. We’re better ‌ together.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 336-1620.

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SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 61ST ANNUAL SIOUX EMPIRE FARM SHOW • JAN. 21-25, 2014 More than $61,000 in premiums was paid out to producers at the Mayor’s Round-up & Sale of Champions auction held Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.

Thank you to the following area businesses for their support of agriculture:

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER Producer: Paige Poad, Lone Rock, WI Buyers: Dacotah Bank, Grand Falls Casino, SD Corn Utilization Council

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET SWINE Producer: Eggers & Sampson Show Pigs, Nevada, IA Buyers: SD Corn Utilization Council, Grand Falls Casino, Dacotah Bank, Zomer Truck & Trailers

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET STEER Producer: Bailey Kroupa, White Lake, SD Buyers: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health System, U.S. Bank, Lamfers & Maas, Meat Lodge, Roll’n Pin Restaurant

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET SWINE Producer: Tyler Frasher, Anamosa, IA Buyers: Farm Credit Services of America, Wieman Land & Auction Co., SD Soybean Research and Promotion Council, Chuck Sutton Auctioneer-Land Broker, SD Pork Producers Council, New York Life Insurance Co. Great Plains General Office-Randy Bothwell, Getty Abstract-Midwest Title

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Producer: Denton Lowe, Amber, OK Producer: Jared Whitcomb, Greenville, IL Buyers: Great Western Bank, Component Buyers: SMG, Midwest Shows, Inc. Manufacturing/Reaves Building Systems, A-Bar-K Trailer Sales, Western Meat & Locker

Beal Distributing, Inc. Kent Boadwine CPA Campbell Supply Co. CHS Cortrust Bank Davenport, Evan, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP Dean Foods/Land O Lakes East River Cattle Company EideBailly LLP Enger Farms/Eagle Ditcher Farmers Coop Society First Bank & Trust First Dakota National Bank The First National Bank in Sioux Falls First PREMIER Bank/ PREMIER Bankcard Friessen Construction Co., Inc. Garry Private Wealth Resources

Greg & Julie Hammer/ Ralco Feeds Don & Dawn HoffmanHoffman Feedlot Home Federal Bank Howalt-McDowell Insurance Jay Egge Automatic Service JD’s House of Trophies John Morrell & Co. Minnwest Bank Murphy Brothers Expositions Nordstrom Automotive Inc. Pfeifer Implement Plains Commerce Bank Quoin Financial Bank RDO Equipment Results Radio/ Townsquare Media Reliabank Risty Benefits

Sanford Health Schoeneman Brothers Company Shaykett Appraisal Co., Inc. Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors & Diplomats Sioux Falls Regional Livestock Sturdevant’s Auto Parts Tiger Corporation Thermo King of Sioux Falls, Inc. Thunderstruck Cattle Tony’s Catering/Sunshine Foods Valley Springs Farmers Coop Westra Atkins Land & Auction Wilson Trailers Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith, P.C.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Mayor Mike Huether, Honorary Chair of the Sale of Champions; 2014 Sioux Empire Farm Show Chair Gina Beers, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard; Jim Schmidt, Sioux Empire Housing Partnership/Lincoln County Commission, & Mike Begeman, Sanford Health, Emcees; Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Division Chair Brian Gilbert, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls; Auctioneers Pete Atkins and Joel Westra, and Sale Emcee Jim Woster; High Plains; Block Productions; The Flower Mill and the Blom/Kolsrud family for decor; Wendy Sweeter; Sale of Champions Buyers Committee; Tri-State Neighbor, Wells Fargo Bank and Campbell Supply Co. for sponsoring the $12,000 Supreme Row purse; Iverson Trailer Sales; John Morrell & Co., Superior, Sioux Falls Regional Livestock and Tyson for providing base bids; the ringmen and the hundreds of volunteers who devoted their time and effort to make the 2014 Sioux Empire Farm Show a success!

2014 SUPREME ROW BULL (Angus ) Producers: Plum Creek Angus of Algona, IA Buyer: Dennis Smith of Estherville, IA

2014 SUPREME ROW FEMALE (Angus) Producer: Scholtz Farm Angus of Comfrey, MN Buyer: B2U Stock/Buss Simmentals of Lennox, SD

$12,000 SUPREME ROW S PO N S O R E D BY

GOLD SPONSOR

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT Producer: Sierra Martin, Mason, TX Buyers: Sioux Falls Ford, Xcel Energy

RESERVE CHAMPION GOAT Producer: Madison Rule, Hawarden, IA Buyers: Sioux Empire Fair Association, The District

SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

Iverson Trailer donated a one-year lease on a 20-foot .

Featherlite Trailer to the Supreme Row. Shaggy Meadows Red Angus of Marion, SD was the winner.