May 2014 Chamber News

2 • CHAMBER NEWS • Wednesday, May 7, 2014 • chambernews.com

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Telling the Sioux Falls story Telling the Sioux Falls story never gets old. We have so many exciting things taking place here that it’s a privilege to talk about our community and to share the ways that we have overcome obstacles and come together for the greater good.

This past week our Chamber leaders had the opportunity to visit with our counterparts from Billings, Mont., as part of a leadership exchange they called an “Aspirational City Visit.” Billings is a smaller city than Sioux Falls and their leaders wanted to come here to learn about our successes.

Just some of the things they learned about or saw on their whirlwind tour included the upgrades to the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, the new facilities in the Sports & Entertainment District, the improvements made at our Great Plains Zoo, and how our community is able to rally public and private support to get things done.

Your Chamber of Commerce has had a role in all of those success stories, whether through efforts of Forward Sioux Falls, our Community Appeals capital campaign process or being at the table when major com-

That’s one of the many benefits of your investment...we are the voice of the business community.

KEITH SEVERSON munity discussions are taking place. That’s one of the many benefits of your investment in the Chamber of Commerce — we are the voice for the business community.

The truth is, we all play a role in telling the Sioux Falls story. When you’re on a plane for business or leisure travel, you have an opportunity to talk about the wonderful area in which you live and work.

When you’re talking to friends and relatives across the country, even when you’re using social media, you have an opportunity to help educate people about our wonderful community.

This issue of Chamber News features the efforts of our Convention & Visitors Bureau and their many successes in telling the Sioux Falls story to bring meetings, conventions, events and visitors here. Tour-

ism continues to grow in South Dakota as well as right here in Sioux Falls. Our new facilities have significantly helped our sales team when they are selling Sioux Falls. We will be hosting a number of groups in our city in the coming weeks and months and please help welcome our guests by doing your part to tell the Sioux Falls story.

Two words that we often say in the Chamber world are thank you. As Chair of the Board, I’ve had the privilege to use them a lot, especially in the last few weeks.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with our successful Membership Drive. We are excited to welcome more than 100 new members into our fold. We appreciate all the hard work of our volunteers in connecting with new members and telling the Chamber story.

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2013-14 Chair of the Board To our new members — welcome! We hope you’ll take advantage of all the ways the Chamber is working on your behalf to improve the business climate and quality of life for all of us. There’s lots of ways you can get plugged into the community through the Chamber as well as staying informed about issues that affect your business. You are now part of 2,200-plus businesses and organizations working together to move Sioux Falls forward. Your investment in the Chamber puts you in great company. Thank you for your membership.

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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 Selling Sioux Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 May 3-11 is National Travel and Tourism Week

F E AT U R E Local election results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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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

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

IN EVERY ISSUE: Chamber Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Conventions, Meetings & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 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

Jeff Fejfar

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

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 Web Designer 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: For more than 40 years, the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted Sioux Falls to the masses — helping sell and market the city to group tour operators, meeting planners, tour guides, journalists and visitors alike.

K-12 EDUCATION Total South Dakota K-12 Public and Non-Public Enrollment:

144,346

SIOUX FALLS AREA school districts represent

28% OF THE STATE’S TOTAL K-12 ENROLLMENT

40,309 students from the following districts: Baltic, Brandon Valley, Canton, Dell Rapids Public, Dell Rapids Catholic, Harrisburg, Lennox, Sioux Falls Catholic, Sioux Falls Christian, Sioux Falls Lutheran, Sioux Falls Public, Tea Area, Tri-Valley, West Central Source: South Dakota Department of Education (2013 Fall Census)

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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

D.C. market offers booking potential The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will conduct their annual Washington D.C. Sales Blitz June 1-6.

The CVB sales team is preparing for the trip by calling on organizations and associations located in the Washington, D.C. area.

The D.C. area is the national headquarters for hundreds of organizations and associations that plan annual national and regional spring meeting, which is limited to 35-40 events. individuals. This meeting is hosted by the The blitz allows the CVB sales team CVB and will showcase Sioux Falls and lo- to meet one-on-one with meeting planners cal healthcare organizations with events at the Avera Prairie Center and the Sanford Research Center. The hosting is an opporThe South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundatunity to sell Sioux Falls as a potential host tion Prime Time Gala on June 14 at the Sioux city for future meetings, conventions and Falls Convention Center will benefit Feeding events to the executive directors and board South Dakota. members attending.

The fundraiser features two separate

Sioux Falls to host Health Professions Network The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host the Health Professions Network (HPN) 2014 Spring Meeting May 8-10. The Health Professions Network is a nationwide collaborative group of executive directors or influential board members representing healthcare associations, accrediting agencies, educational institutions, federal and state workforce analysts and licensing and certification bodies.

The HPN is a volunteer-run association built to represent the healthcare professional and meet their need of interdisciplinary communication, discussion and collaboration with other health care professionals. The group meets annually at the

who have an interest in learning more about Sioux Falls with the possibility of hosting future conventions, meetings or events in South Dakota’s largest city.

A great deal of the success in securing a national piece of business is due to the local involvement and support with that specific organization or association. Contact a member of the CVB sales team if you have a local connection to any regional or national organizations or associations at (605) 2756060.

Tickets available for Prime Time Gala

Additional partners in the hosting are the Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Holiday Inn City Centre, Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel and the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

of eight. Order banquet/concert tickets at sdprimetimegala.com. Tickets for the Gary Allan concert only are on sale at the Sioux Falls Arena Box Office, by phone at 1-800745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com and events: an upscale beef banquet dinner and all Ticketmaster locations. Ticket prices range a concert featuring platinum country art- from $25-$55 for the concert only. ist Gary Allan and country up-and-comer For more information about the event Brett Eldredge. Tickets for the Prime Time visit sdprimetimegala.com or call (605) 945Gala, which includes the meal and re- 2333. For hotel rooms, contact the Sheraton served seating at the Gary Allan concert, Sioux Falls Hotel at (605) 331-0100. are $125 per person or $1,000 for a table

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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 Sales team travels to Collaborate Marketplace Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Manager Nicole Nelson will travel to Portland, Ore. for the Collaborate Marketplace tradeshow June 12-14. This event brings corporate meeting planners and destinations together in a reverse tradeshow format.

Falls has to offer. Nelson’s sales markets include corporate, medical, education and the direct selling industry.

Collaborate is a division of Collinson Media & Events. Collinson specializes in the tourism industry by providing publications and events designed to work Nelson will have the opportunity to with sports, leisure, corporate and religious meet with corporate planners in individual planners by connecting them with destinaappointments to highlight all that Sioux tions, such as Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls represented at largest domestic travel show in U.S. The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) attended the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow (IPW) in Chicago April 5-10. Sales Manager Alexa Steiner joined the South Dakota Department of Tourism in the South Dakota booth, as one of 1,000 U.S. travel organizations represented at the largest domestic travel show in the country.

tour operators from all over the world, with key markets in China, Japan and Scandinavia. The South Dakota booth met with more than 70 travel companies from all over the world. This was the first year the Sioux Falls CVB attended the show, therefore Sioux Falls was a new destination for many of the international companies present. IPW showed great success and will The appointment-based show gave bring new groups though the area in the Sioux Falls the opportunity to meet with next few years.

CVB hosts group tour planners to sell Sioux Falls The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be hosting two Familiarization (FAM) Tours in May, in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Tourism.

Seven group tour operators arrived in Sioux Falls May 1-2 for the Prairies, Peaks and Parks tour. The group stayed at the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson and will return to Sioux Falls May 7 and depart via the Sioux Falls Regional Airport on May 8.

The group tour operators are from Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut with plans to bring new group business to South Dakota. Sioux Falls’ portion of the FAM tour was planned and executed by the Sioux Falls CVB. The CVB will also assist the group tour operators with future bookings to the city.

On May 15, Sioux Falls will host 10 travel agents in partnership with the Comfort Inn & Suites on W. Avera Drive. The FAM tour includes travel agents from across the U.S. and Canada who sell travel programs to South Dakota. The FAM tour allows them to better understand what they are selling and why they should suggest travelers visit Sioux Falls.

The itinerary includes Falls Park, downtown Sioux Falls, SculptureWalk, Prairie Star Gallery, Washington Pavilion, Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History, The Outdoor Campus, Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove, Strawbale Winery, Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, and the U.S. Geological Surveys (USGS) Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS).

6 • CHAMBER NEWS • Wednesday, May 7, 2014 • chambernews.com

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.

MAY

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 .

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Avera Race Against Breast Cancer

12

South Dakota Tour de Cure

10

Wells Fargo Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

15

Foreigner

13

Visitor Industry Luncheon

16

Hot Summer Nites

16

Brantley Gilbert

17-19

JazzFest

17

Downtown Duck Derby

18-19

Battle in the Badlands

21

Seether

19

Hy-Vee Day at the Zoo

21-25

Jersey Boys

25

Bike Night

22

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers

25-26

Folk Off

23

Bike Night

26-27

South Dakota Peach Festival

24-25

Miniature Horse Show

26

Dakota Irish Fair

29-June 1 17th Annual RibFest

26

FamilyFest

31

27

Three Days Grace

29

Barenaked Ladies

30

Fitz & The Tantrums

Bikes & Babes Rally for Miracles

JUNE 6

Downtown Block Party

6

Downtown First Friday

AUGUST

7

Zippity Zoo Day

1

Downtown Block Party

7-8

Siouxland Renaissance Festival

1

Downtown First Friday

10

Repair Affair

1-10

75th Annual Sioux Empire Fair

14

Festival of Cultures

14

South Dakota Cattlemen’s .

Gala featuring Gary Allan

2

Bike MS: Sanford Health .

Pedal the Plains

2

Collective Soul

14-28

Dakota Sky International .

Piano Festival

2

Outdoor University

4

Josh Turner

20

Bike Night

6

The Beach Boys

20-21

605 Summer Classic

7

Randy Houser & Parmalee

21

Color Vibe 5k

8

Scotty McCreery

26

Jackyl

9-10

Pro Rodeo

27-28

Tour Sioux Falls

16

Animal Enrichment Day

28

Women’s Try-It Day

16

Downtown Riverfest

28-July 5 National Gelbvieh.

Junior National Classic

16-17

Great Plains Balloon Race

22

Bike Night

JULY

23

McCrossan Xtreme Event .

Challenge Rodeo

24

Ride Pink Poker Run

29-31

LifeLight Festival

4

Downtown First Friday

4

Jaycees 4th of July Celebration

4

Mayor’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic

11

Downtown Block Party

11-13

Hot Harley Nights

MORE LOCAL EVENTS AT:

SiouxFallsEvents.com

CVB ANNUAL VISITOR LUNCHEON Tuesday, May 13

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center Featuring keynote speaker Captain Mark Kelly Request tickets at 275.6060 or kputhoff@siouxfalls.com Cost: $40

MAY MEMBERSHIP MIXER Tuesday, May 13

5-6:30 p.m.

EarthBend, 2300 E. 54th St. N. Suite #3 At the intersection of Lewis Avenue/ 54th Street N.; enter building off Lewis Avenue Sponsored by EarthBend RSVP to 373.2014 Cost: $3

ARMED FORCES DAY Saturday, May 17

10:30 a.m.

Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System, 2501 W. 22nd St. In case of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to the South Dakota Air National Guard, 1201 W. Algonquin, Hanger 40 Keynote address by Chief Master Sgt. (retired) Secretary Larry Zimmerman, South Dakota Department of Veteran Affairs

MAY CHAMBER CAFÉ Wednesday, May 21

7:30-8:30 a.m.

Chamber of Commerce Conference Center Sponsored by the Small Business Council “Helping You Build a Better Qualified Workforce” Presenters: Julie Brigs, Business Resource Network, and Rick DiSanto, LifeScape (formerly South Dakota Achieve) RSVP to 373.2002 or kfoley@siouxfalls.com Cost: $10, includes breakfast

JUNE BUSINESS FAIR & MEMBERSHIP MIXER Tuesday, June 10

4:30-7 p.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1101 N. West Ave. Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Convention Center The June Mixer includes the 13th Annual Business Fair, which features Chamber members displaying information about their businesses. Vendor booth space is sold out.

Cost: $3

WANT TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST? Follow the Chamber at:

LOOKING FOR EVENT PHOTOS? CHECK OUT: www.chambernews.com/eventPhotos.cfm

M AY M E M B E R S H I P

MIXER TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 5-6:30 P.M.

SPONSORED BY

EarthBend, 2300 E. 54th St. N. Suite #3

(At the intersection of Lewis Avenue/ 54th Street N.; enter building off Lewis Avenue) Complimentary hors d’oeuvres • Cash bar • Admission $3

RSVP to plund@siouxfalls.com

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CALENDAR/COMMUNITY APPEALS

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YPN MORNING BUZZ Wednesday, May 7

7:30 a.m.

Panera Bread, 5117 S. Louise Ave. Cost: Free to attend, coffee/food on your own.

MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING ACTION TEAM MEETING Monday, May 12

MAY OFF THE CLOCK & NEW MEMBER EVENT Thursday, May 15

4-7 p.m.

Avera Prairie Center, 1000 E. 23rd St. The May Off The Clock is being hosted by Avera in the Prairie Center Atrium. Avera is sponsoring an open beer and wine bar, as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres served by Chef Dominique’s Catering. Bring your business cards and get ready to network with Avera executives and employees, as well as other YPN members. This is a can’t-miss Off The Clock!

Cost: Free, food and drinks sponsored by Avera

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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 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

Build the Unify Center

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Lutheran Social Services

Renovate and remodel Longfellow school for new/consolidated headquarters

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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.

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FAC E S & P L AC E 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 March was Team Billars: Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors; Pam Hoffman, “PHD”/Pamela Hoffman Design; and Derek Kattenberg, Real Property Management Express.

Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for March and the ribbon cutting attendance award. Second place honors went to Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, and third place honors went to Dan Johnson, St. Michael Cemetery. Karen Noonan, Carriernet Group Financial, Inc. received the Reinvestment Award.

The Diplomat Team of the Month for March was: Captain Wendy Bergan, YMCA; Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA; Jim Slater, ServiceMaster of Sioux Falls; Jared VanBockern, Wells Fargo Bank; Dan Johnson, St. Michael Cemetery; and Joey Rotert, Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union.

The Chamber held its annual Spring Membership Drive April 2-25. First place honors went to Team Buckneberg: Dean Buckneberg, Eide Bailly LLP; Lyle Dabbert, Brown & Saenger; and Mark Luke, Mark Luke Construction. Second place went to Team Billars: Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors; Pam Hoffman, “PHD”/Pamela Hoffman Design; and Derrick Kattenberg, Real Property Management Express. Third place went to Team Weide: Corey Weide, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC-Corey Weide, and Nancy Weber-Sweere, Midcontinent Communications.

The Ambassadors enlisted the assistance of several associates. Mike Denning, Fireworkz Store, took first place, followed by Angie Wahl, All-Star Travel, and John Weisbecker, Waddell & Reed-John Weisbecker, who tied for second.

The Chamber’s Agri-Business Division honored members of its council and volunteers of the year for their efforts in supporting agribusiness activities. Directors honored included: Dallas Pfeifer, Pfeifer Equipment; Christy Streff, Great Western Bank; Phil DeGroot, Home Federal Bank; 2012-13 Division Chair Tate Thorstenson, Dacotah Bank; Stacey Sorlien, South Dakota Pork Producers, and Kelly Nelson, South Dakota Soybean Association. Volunteers honored included: Cynthia Knudsen, Land O’Lakes/Dean Foods; Kyle Huinker, Rabo AgriFinance; Rollie Crawford; Mitchell Healy; Scott Wick, Sioux Empire Fair; and Thane Barnier, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

Lynda Billars

The Lynda B. Advantage/ Hegg Realtors

Pam Hoffman

“PHD”/Pamela Hoffman Design

Derek Kattenberg Real Property Management Express

Jack Dyvig

Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club

NEW FACES & PROMOTIONS

GreatLIFE Malaska Golf & Fitness Club announced the appointment of the following key personnel: General Manager Donn Hill, Director of Golf Jason Sudenga, Director of Food & Beverage Mike Fodness, Director of Fitness/ Nutrition ACSM-HFS, CSCS, TP1-1, NASMCPT Nick Ovenden, Director of Finance Amanda Feldkamp, Director of Human Resource/ Membership/Public Relations Cindy Walsh, Director of Corporate Partners Rod Garrison, and Administrative Assistant Trevor Mathison.

Clark Engineering Corporation added Landscape Architecture/Natural Resource/ Environmental Services to complement their engineering professionals. Paul Clinton, PLA Landscape Architect, is a Registered Landscape Architect in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. Clinton has more than 20 years of experience. Karrie Johnson, Minnesota Certified Wetland Delineator and Environmental Specialist, is a certified wetland delineator in Minnesota and has completed the Corps of Engineers wetland certification program for South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. Johnson has more than 10 years of experience in the natural resource field.

Daren Anderson

Big D Technology Solutions

Dan Johnson

St. Michael Cemetery

HONORS & AWARDS

GreatLIFE Malaska Golf & Fitness Club announced that Mike Smith, Central Valley Golf Course Superintendent, was recently named South Dakota Golf Course Superintendent of the Year.

Lisa Leuning, Digital Project Manager at Insight Marketing Design, achieved Google Advanced Certification. In order to achieve Google Adwords Certification, Leuning scored at least 85 percent on the Google AdWords exam and 80 percent on the Advanced Search exam. The AdWords exam ensures that practitioners understand online advertising, including account Insight Marketing Design added Nathan management and the value of search advertisKasselder to its staff as Director of Business De- ing. The Advanced Search exam focuses on best velopment. He will be responsible for generat- practices for managing AdWords campaigns. ing new business for the agency and reengaging The Society for Human Resource Mancurrent and former clients on new and emerging agement (SHRM) awarded the SESHRM Chapmedia strategies. Kasselder, a Sioux Falls native, ter the EXCEL Platinum Award for 2013. The joins the agency after an extensive career in upaward is part of the SHRM Affiliate Program for scale and luxury hospitality sales in MinneapoExcellence, which aligns individual chapters lis, Atlanta and Houston, working for some of with SHRM. The award recognizes a chapter’s the most well-regarded hotel brands including accomplishments and strategic activities and Starwood’s W Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, a member of Hilton’s Luxury Collec- initiatives that promote the human resources profession at the local level. SESHRM will be tion and Preferred Hotels & Resorts. recognized in SHRM publications and at SHRM Home Federal Bank welcomed Mike Kelly conferences. Initiatives in 2013 included growto their Mortgage Origination team. Kelly will ing by 3 percent, increasing chapter attendance be located at the Home Federal Bank corpo- by an average of 25 percent, and partnering rate office in downtown Sioux Falls. Mike was with local veteran agencies (Military & Family previously a mortgage originator in Omaha and Support Coalition) and benefit all involved. In was a top-selling Realtor in Sioux Falls. Home addition, SESHRM was awarded a Membership Federal Bank promoted Joe Westphal to Home- SuperStar for 2013 for the growth and retention town Registered Principal. Westphal is located in the chapter. at the Sioux Falls Main location and started his Credit Collections Bureau named Tom Home Federal career in February 2003.

Jackson the Collector of the Month for March.

Touchmark at All Saints promoted Randy Austin to Life Enrichment/Wellness director.

Austin began his career with Touchmark working as the Food Service Manager.

G & R Controls welcomed Matt Ross as a Journeyman Electrician. Ross has many years of experience in residential and commercial HVAC projects.

Karen Noonan

Carriernet Group Financial, Inc.

American Advertising Federation (AAF). The ADDY® Awards Competition is the industry’s largest and most representative competition for creative excellence. The best creative was honored with gold, silver and (or) Best of Class awards. The Best of Class award winners of the night are below. Also honored at the event were Paul Van Veldhuizen, Alphagraphics, as the Silver Medal winner and John Pohlman, Lawrence & Schiller, as the Creative Legacy Award winner.

Winners of Best in Class/Best in Show included: Sanford Health: Best of Class Sales Promotion; Lawrence & Schiller: Best of Class Collateral Material, Best of Class Newspaper, Best of Class Television; Insight Marketing Design: Best of Class Direct Marketing, Best of Class Elements; Fresh Produce: Best of Class Out of Home, Best of Class Non-Traditional Advertising, Best of Class Consumer or Trade Publication, Best of Class Integrated Campaigns, Best of Class Public Service, and Best of Show; Lemonly: Best of Class Digital Advertising; Midwest Communications: Best of Class Radio; ADwerks: Best of Class Advertising for the Arts & Sciences; Epicosity: Best of Class Advertising Industry Self Promotion.

EmBe honored 10 women out of 50 nominees for their leadership and contributions to the community. The 2014 Tribute to Women honorees are: Banking & Finance: Kathy Thornson, MetaBank; Education: Sharon Schueler, Sioux Falls School District; Executive Leadership: Stacey McMahan, Koch Hazard Architects; Government and Law: Pam Tiede, Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office; Healthcare & Science: Arlene Horner, Sanford Health; Nonprofit and Human Services: Betty Ordal, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; Professions: Cindy Walsh, Dakota King & GreatLIFE For the 10th time, Jason Ahrendt, State Malaska Golf & Fitness; Sales & Marketing: Farm Insurance, earned President’s Club status Stacy Jones, Sanford Health; Sylvia Henkin for 2013, which is based on home, auto and life Mentoring Award: Diana Berkland, Sanford insurance sales and awarded to the top 50 out of Health; and Tomorrow’s Leader: Megan Myers, 18,000 agents.

American Heart Association.

The 48th Annual South Dakota ADDY® For their dedication to the community, Awards Competition was the first of a three- service to others and commitment to helping tiered national competition conducted by the women achieve their goals, three women were

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FAC E S & P L AC E S

First place honors went to Team Buckneberg; pictured from L to R: Mike Denning, Fireworkz Store; Brenda Ebbinga, Thurman, Comes, Foley & Co., LLP; Angie Wahl, All-Star Travel; Fong Roemeling; Golden Dragon; 2013-14 Chair of the Board Keith Severson, Eide Bailly LLP; Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte; Ambassador Chair Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residential Group KW; Lyle Dabbert, Brown & Saenger; and Spring Drive Chair Corey Weide, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC-Corey Weide.

Second place honors went to Team Billars; pictured from L to R: Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte; Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors; Pam Hoffman, “PHD”/Pamela Hoffman Design; Tom Hackl, Dougherty & Co.; 2013-14 Chair of the Board Keith Severson, Eide Bailly LLP; Spring Drive Chair Corey Weide, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC-Corey Weide; and Ambassador Chair Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residential Group KW.

Third place honors went to Team Weide; pictured from L to R: Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte; Ambassador Chair Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residential Group KW; Corey Weide, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC-Corey Weide; 2013-14 Chair of the Board Keith Severson, Eide Bailly LLP; Joel Christensen, Rainbow International; and Marshall Selberg, Lloyd Residential Group KW.

The top Associate Ambassadors were also recognized; pictured from L to R: Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte; Mike Denning, Fireworkz Store; Angie Wahl, All-Star Travel; Corey Weide, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC-Corey Weide; Ambassador Chair Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residential Group KW; and 2013-14 Chair of the Board Keith Severson, Eide Bailly LLP;

Members of the Agri-Business Division Council were honored for their service; from L to R: Dallas Pfeifer, Pfeifer Equipment; Christy Streff, Great Western Bank; Phil DeGroot, Home Federal Bank; 2012-13 Division Chair Tate Thorstenson, Dacotah Bank; and 2013-14 Ag Division Chair Brian Gilbert, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. Not pictured: Stacey Sorlien, South Dakota Pork Producers, and Kelly Nelson, South Dakota Soybean Association.

Several volunteers were recognized at the Ag Division Annual Meeting; from L to R: 2014 Sioux Empire Farm Show Chair Gina Beers, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard; Cynthia Knudsen, Land O’Lakes/Dean Foods; Rollie Crawford; Mitchell Healy; Scott Wick, Sioux Empire Fair; and Thane Barnier, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Not pictured: Kyle Huinker, Rabo AgriFinance.

honored as Women of Excellence at the annual Sales and Marketing Executives Women in Business event. Annie Mello, CPMFITness, was awarded the Young Woman of Excellence. Mary Sand, Avera Health, was the winner of Women Mentoring Women Award. Betty Ordal, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, received the Women Working through the Decades Award.

LEADERSHIP

Sioux Empire United Way elected officers elected for 2014; they include: Chair Bob Thimjon, Ramkota Hotel-Best Western Companies; First Vice Chair Paul Sova, Showplace Wood Products; Second Vice Chair Julie Norton, Avera McKennan Hospital & University

Health Center; Secretary/Treasurer Tom Simmons, Midcontinent Communications; and Past Chair Jim Wiederrich, Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith PC. Division chairs include: Campaign Division Chair Paul Bruflat, CNA Surety; Community Impact Division Chair Deb Hayes, Wells Fargo; and Marketing Division Chair Stacy Jones, Sanford Health. Members elected to a first three-year term are: Marie Fredrickson, U.S. Bank; Jay Huizenga, KELO-TV; Jim Jarding, Eide Bailly LLP; and Sue Simons, Sioux Falls School District. Other board members for 2014 include: Ken Baptist, John Morrell & Co.; Randy Bury, Sanford Health; Tracy DahlWebb, Howalt+McDowell Insurance; Ryan Dulaney, First Dakota National Bank; Dr. Dan

Heinemann, Sanford Health; Lisa Hicks, Communication Workers of America; Rick Hull, Johnstone Supply; Rev. Natanael Lizarazo, First Lutheran Church; David Long, Capital One Financial Corporation; Tom Lorang, Sioux Falls Catholic Schools; Patricia Lyon, Sioux Falls Police Department; Dean Mertz, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Bill O’Connor, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard; Scott Petersen, Washington Pavilion; Dan Rykhus, Raven Industries; Bill Smith; and Dave Zimbeck, Citi.

GOOD DEEDS

Sioux Empire United Way recently awarded $178,811 in grants to several area non-

profits; grant amounts ranged from $3,850 to $40,000 and was awarded specifically for new or expanding programs. Recipients included: Active Generations, The Céilí Cottage; Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls, Hammering for Humanity; Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Heartland House III; Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota, Fatherhood and Families; Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls, Froggy Reads; Ready to Start: Canton, Harrisburg, McCook Central, Sioux Falls, and Tea Area School Districts; Sanford Health Foundation, Child’s Voice Family Advocate; and Washington Pavilion, DAPA Plays for Living (Devon’s Hurt Performances).

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NEWS

Voter turnout strong for April 8 municipal/school election

BY MIKE LYNCH

Public Affairs & Research Manager

Three Charter Amendments were also on the ballot. Two dealt with installation dates for newly-elected City Council members as well as mayor. The third proposed amendment required the mayor to receive consent from a majority of the eight City Council members to remove the mayor-appointed city legal officer. All three amendments passed.

Now that the votes have been count-

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ed, when do the candidates take office and when do the ballot issues go into effect?

On Tuesday, April 15, the election Approximately 33 percent of the was canvassed. This action is required to 97,126 registered voters exercised their take place within seven days of the elecright to vote in the Sioux Falls municipal/ tion. school election on Tuesday, April 8.

Initiated Measure 1 (Snowgates), ReCitizens re-elected Mike Huether as ferred Law 3 (Shape Places) and Referred mayor for another four years. Michelle Law 4 (Rezoning at 85th Street and MinErpenbach and Rex Rolfing were also re- nesota Avenue) were effective upon the elected as City Council members. First- canvass. time candidates Christine Erickson and The installation ceremony for mayor Rick Kiley were newly-elected to the coun- and the newly-elected city council memcil. Erickson and Kiley replace Jim Enten- bers will take place on Tuesday, May 20. man and Sue Aguilar who decided not to Passage of Charter Amendments “A� and run for re-election. Current Sioux Falls “B� allowed for greater flexibility to schedSchool District President Doug Morrison ule the installment. The Charter previdefeated challenger Roger Russell II in the ously required terms to begin on Monday school board race. of the third week of May following the The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors took positions on both Referred Laws and one of the two Initiated Measures and for these three ballot issues, voters aligned with the Chamber’s position. The Shape Places ordinance was adopted, as well as rezoning at 85th Street and Minnesota Avenue.

Voters turned down the construction of an outdoor pool at Spellerberg Park. The Chamber Board did not take a position on the implementation of snowgates, which passed.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

canvass. The Charter now reads that terms shall begin no later than whichever day the City Council meets during the third week of May following the official canvass of the election. In essence, allowing it to be held the same day of the Council’s regularlyscheduled meeting.

The quality of life in Sioux Falls is second to none, and the Chamber is constantly working with other entities in the community such as the school district, city and county officials, and non-profit organizations to ensure that our community is the place that we all want to call home. One of the many benefits of your Chamber membership is how the Chamber brings these groups together to tackle community issues and take advantage of opportunities to further our community and economy making a positive result on your bottom line.

If you would like to learn more about the Chamber, call 336-1620 or email sfacc@siouxfalls.com.

Though voters opted not to build an outdoor pool at Spellerberg Park, thus paving the way for an indoor aquatics facility, more approvals are necessary before ground is broken.

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GOED sponsors summer IT certification program The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with the South Dakota Board of Regents, state universities and communities to deliver an eight-week Information Technology (IT) Certification program to help meet the demand for skilled IT workers in South Dakota.

Pierre and Sioux Falls. Several South Dakota employers are involved and will offer internship, part-time and full-time employment opportunities to individuals who successfully complete the program.

Ideal candidates are those who have taken an introductory computer science course (CS 150 or CS 250) or have some Econometric Modeling Specialists work experience in the IT field, as well as International predicts South Dakota em- those who have an aptitude for computer ployers will need more than 3,000 addi- programming. tional skilled IT workers by 2016. GOED The first two courses, Project Manis sponsoring the summer academy so paragement and Software Engineering, will be ticipants who are accepted into the program delivered May 19-June 13. The third and can attend the eight-week training at no fourth courses, Database Management Syscost. GOED and private sector employers tems and Advanced Software Engineering, worked with the Board of Regents to dewill be delivered June 16-July 11. Particivelop the IT Certificate program that conpants will work in Dakota Digital Network sists of four courses and 12 credit hours. If classrooms with computers during the participants want academic credit, they can pay $40 per credit hour to the state insti- eight-week period.

To register or for more specific retution of their choice. The training will be offered at each public university campus as quirement information, visit usd.edu.cde/ well as the university centers in Rapid City, summer-it.cfm.

Share the pride of our Nation’s Military at the

Armed Forces Day Program Saturday, May 17, 2014, 10:30 a.m.

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The Event Features: • Formal Military Program • Sioux Falls Municipal Band Concert • Avenue of Flags Ceremony • Keynote Address provided by Chief Master Sgt. (retired) Secretary Larry Zimmerman, South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs • Stars & Stripes Awards will be presented to selected Sioux Falls citizens who proudly fly the American Flag year round. • Oath of Enlistment Ceremonies will induct South Dakota . volunteers into the United States Armed Forces. • Outstanding Achievement Awards will be presented to . selected guardsmen/women and reservists for outstanding military achievement and commitment to their country and community.

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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

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+ YEARS Advertising Arts, Inc. Member Since 1949 3617 N. 1st Ave.

Alternative HRD, LLC

Member Since 1989 2116 S. Minnesota Ave. #5

American Engineering Testing, Inc. Member Since 1965 601 E. 48th St. N.

A-OX Welding Supply Co., Inc.

Member Since 1976 4100 N. Cliff Ave.

Aramark Uniform Services

Beck & Hofer Construction, Inc.

Dakota Corrugated Box Company

Member Since 1982 618 E. Maple St.

Member Since 1980 4501 2nd Ave. N.

Boen & Associates, Inc. Member Since 1969 307 W. 41st St.

Member Since 1988 3601 N. 1st Ave.

Brown & Saenger

Dakota Sports/Dakota Lettering/Hauff Mid America Sports

Member Since 1907 711 W. Russell Ave.

Member Since 1967 3410 S. Kiwanis Ave.

Builders Supply Co. Member Since 1938 3501 N. Lewis Ave.

DAKOTACARE

Member Since 1987 2600 W. 49th St.

Business Archives

Member Since 1978 4205 N. 4th Ave.

DGR Engineering

City Glass & Glazing, Inc.

Member Since 1981 aramarkuniforms.com

Member Since 1980 5003 W. 12th St.

Bechtold Jewelry

Cliff Avenue Auto Parts

Member Since 1907 325 S. Phillips Ave.

Dakota Splash

Member Since 1979 3800 N. Cliff Ave.

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Member Since 1979 4800 W. 57th St.

Faini Designs Jewelry Studio/F&H, Inc. Member Since 1982 6203 S. Old Village Pl.

Farner-Bocken Company

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Howe Heating & Plumbing, Inc.

The Insurance Connection

Member Since 1985 1512 E. Benson Rd.

Geotek Engineering & Testing Services, Inc. Member Since 1988 909 E. 50th St. N.

Golden Rule Construction Co., Inc.

Goodwill of the Great Plains

Interior Exterior Residential Commercial Decks/Fences

Member Since 1959 5120 S. Solberg Ave.

First Century Federal Credit Union

Electric Supply Co., Inc.

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Holmes Murphy &Associates

Member Since 1963 712 E. 3rd St.

Member Since 1955 3905 S. Western Ave. #1

Quality work and a great experience is our goal.

Member Since 1938 912 W. 41st St.

Member Since 1976 1607 C Ave.

Member Since 1973 2909 E. 57th St., Suite 101 Member Since 1923 105 N. Fairfax Ave.

Harold’s Photo Centers

Member Since 1989 3401 S. Duluth Ave.

Member Since 1981 1412 S. Minnesota Ave.

Interstate Office Products, Inc.

Member Since 1971 228 S. Main Ave.

JC Penney Co.

Member Since 1925 3200 Empire Mall

Jerke Construction Co. Member Since 1976 2808 W. 6th St.

Johnson Shoes, Inc. dba Arthur Johnson Shoes Member Since 1910 2804 W. 41st St.

Junior League of Sioux Falls

Member Since 1987 301 S. Main Ave.

Karl’s TV, Audio & Appliances, Inc. Member Since 1958 2921 W. 41st St.

Kilian Community College Member Since 1980 300 E. 6th St.

Kitchens & Windows Unlimited Member Since 1973 525 N. Kiwanis Ave.

Lewis Drug, Inc.

Member Since 1946 2701 S. Minnesota Ave. #1

Maguire Iron, Inc.

Member Since 1979 1610 N. Minnesota Ave.

Mailway Printers

Member Since 1952 1504 W. 51st St.

Malloy Electric, Bearing & Supply Member Since 1971 809 W. Russell St.

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NEW MEMBERS/MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES McCrossan Boys Ranch Member Since 1984 47135 260th St.

Merrill Lynch First Financial Center Member Since 1979 110 S. Phillips Ave.

Midcontinent Communications

Member Since 1952 3901 N. Louise Ave.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter Member Since 1987 200 12th Ave., S.

New York LifeJohn Kittelson

Member Since 1989 3201 W. 33rd St.

New York Life Insurance Company Great Plains General Office

Member Since 1978 5101 S. Nevada Ave., Ste. 200

Norman’s Men’s Wear Member Since 1967 2621 S. Minnesota Ave.

Northern Truck Equipment Corp.

Sioux Falls SKYFORCE

Orthopedic Institute

Sioux Merchant Patrol Security Services, Inc.

Member Since 1981 Member Since 1981 810 E. 23rd St.

P & M Steel Co.

Member Since 1970 4401 N. Westport Ave.

Park Center Dental Care Member Since 1945 3520 S. Sheldon Ln.

Pfeifer Implement Company

Member Since 1944 5301 W. 12th St.

Scott Lumber & Supply Co.-A Division of Lampert Yards, Inc. Member Since 1948 4040 S. Grange Ave.

Sioux Empire Fair Association

Member Since 1981 100 N. Lyon Blvd.

Sioux Falls Paint & Decorating

Member Since 1913 3413 S. Minnesota 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 joining 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.

Member Since 1989 2131 S. Minnesota Ave.

Member Since 1979 1501 N. Cleveland Ave.

South Dakota State Medical Association

Member Since 1975 2600 W. 49th St. #200

Southeastern Behavioral HealthCare Member Since 1984 2000 S. Summit Ave.

Spencer Furniture & Floor Covering

Member Since 1942 3901 S. Duluth Ave.

Sullivan, Inc.

Member Since 1984 3101 N. 4th Ave.

Sunshine Foods

Member Since 1949 530 S. Second Ave.

TruGreen Lawncare Member Since 1979 600 E. Amidon St.

Catholic United Financial Associate Member David Schonhardt, (763) 670-9058 PO Box 218 Larchwood, IA 51241 www.catholicunitedfinancial.org

Cheese World Food-Specialty Michael Czmowski, (605) 275-0990 2210 W. 69th St., Ste. 130, 57108

Hartford Fireside Banquet Facilities David James, (855) 723-5600 1021 Diamond Cir., Hartford, SD 57033 www.wow-fun.com

Inland Shoes

Aaron Zobel Agency-American Family Insurance

Shoes-Retail Andrew Meier, (605) 274-9006 2812 W. 41st St., 57105

Insurance Aaron Zobel, (605) 338-1300 3400 W. 49th St., Ste. 110, 57108

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls-Marilyn Murray

American Technical Services, Inc. Engineers Ryan Ollerich, (605) 339-3722 2301 E. Rice St., 57103 www.ats-sd.com

B & G Milky Way Restaurants DiAnn Burwell, (605) 334-2017 www.bandgmilkyway.com

Affiliate-Real Estate Marilyn Murray, (605) 321-3633 5915 S. Remmington Pl., 57108 marilynmurray.kwrealty.com

Midwest Supply Hardware Hank Hardware-Retail Chuck Augspurger, (605) 334-2757 4110 W. Maple St., Ste. 104, 57107

Walling Water Management/Water Treatment Chemicals, Equipment & Services

10 YEARS

K & T Electric, Inc

303 N. Minnesota Ave.

Kinetico Water Systems

Sioux Falls

Family Connection

Member Since 1978 2008 N. Westport Ave.

KMS Engineering

20 YEARS

Pinnacle Wealth Management-Brian Smit

Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency 2500 W. 46th St. #103

Key Staffing

500 N. Western Ave., Suite 300

15 YEARS

Anesthesia Physicians, Ltd. Sioux Falls

Chili’s Southwestern Grill 3720 W. 41st St.

ProActive Physical Therapy 1320 S. Minnesota Ave. #104

S.C.O.R.E.

2329 N. Career Ave. #105

Su Fu Du Sioux Falls

3500 S. Phillips Ave. #211

401 S. Minnesota Ave.

Lutheran High School of Sioux Falls 5000 S. Western Ave.

6209 S. Pinnacle Pl., Suite 102

McLaury Engineering, Inc.

Waddell & Reed, Inc.Tom Carson

Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning

5032 S. Bur Oak Pl. #200

700 E. 52nd St. N.

5 YEARS

Ron Staebell-Principal Financial Group

3500 S. 1st Ave. Cir. #250

Sioux Falls Green Project

5032 S. Bur Oak Pl. #110

Central States Insurance, L.L.C.

2520 River Ridge Pl. #100

Coalition on Aging

Sioux Falls Irish Club

aginglove.com

2005 S. Main Ave.

Farmers Insurance GroupJill Melchert Agency 3504 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 102

Hunters Pointe Shooting Club, Inc. Humboldt, SD

Sioux Falls State Theatre Company 316 S. Phillips Ave.

Southwest Minnesota State University Hospitality Management Program Marshall, MN

J & R Mechanical Tea, SD

431 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

Sport Photo

100 S. Spring Ave., Ste. 160

PLMD Inc. Parking Area Maintenance & Asphalt Bryce Westlake, (605) 220-0817 PO Box 91643, 57109

Poo-Patrol Pet Waste Removal Service Pet Services Ron Nesheim, (605) 336-2587 PO Box 474, 57101 www.mypoopatrol.com

Premos Tax Service Tax Services Crystal Carlson, (605) 271-7257 5216 W. 26th St., 57106 www.premostax.net

We added more than 100 new members during our spring membership drive — be sure to tell them thanks for investing in Sioux Falls!

Primerica Financial Services Financial Services Tony Kayser, (605) 331-0115 2010 S. Sycamore Ave., 57110-4263

Tawni Art Studios Artist Tonya Beckman-Claussen, (605) 351-3333

Thom Bookkeeping Services Bookkeeping Service Chris Thom, (605) 321-2159 www.thombookkeeping.com

Zomer Automotive Automobile Dealers Dale Zomer, (605) 336-6161 1400 W. 12th St., 57104-4107 www.zomermotors.com

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Workforce Summit June 17 Gov. Dennis Daugaard and the South Dakota WINS Cabinet are planning six workforce summits across the state to bring together business, education and government representatives to learn about the current workforce development initiatives through South Dakota WINS, analyze recent demographic and workforce trends, and discuss strategies for the future.

The Sioux Falls summit will be held Tuesday, June 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

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For more information, visit southdakotawins.com/workforcesummits or call the Sioux Falls Development Foundation at (605) 339-0103.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. 4401 W. 62ND ST. N.

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. is an innovator in the expert delivery of science-led ingredient solutions for food, beverage and supplement industries. L to R: Linda Wilson, Julie Nelson, John Lanigan, Dean Karsky, Alan Morris, Mayor Mike Huether, Keith Severson, Jerry O’Dea (President/CEO), Matt Healy, Gov. Dennis Daugaard, Corey Weide, Bobbi Nelson, Dan Verhassle and Mike Thompson.

CheeseWorld, LLC

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CheeseWorld, LLC is South Dakota’s largest specialty cheese store and offers hand-selected, awardwinning cheeses, wine, beer and more. L to R: Erika Henrich, Liz Lloyd, Katelyn Czmowski, Tabatha Lemke, Tim Czmowski (owner), Patty Czmowski, Grayson Henrich, Steve VanBuskirk, Michael Czmowski, Mathew Czmowski, Heather Kittelson and Julie Nelson.

HouseMaster is the industry leader in the home inspection field. L to R: Janet Eining, Duane Noerenberg, Garrett Wilson, Lynda Billars, Brad Horstman (owner), Kathy Horstman, Jay Soukup and Liz Lloyd.

Comfort Inn & Suites

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Comfort Inn & Suites offers exceptional service with a well-designed experience, perfect for business or leisure travel. L to R: Matt Brunick, Betty Oldenkamp, Isis Miller, Corey Weide, Daren Anderson, Rick Rysavy, Jeremy Miskavige (vice president), Ryan Carlson (vice president of operations), Jon Miskavige (president), Karen Harrington, Bob Marghiem and Char Markley.

Fraternal Order of Police Associate Lodge #1 PO BOX 572

The Sioux Falls FOP lodge is for law enforcement in the Minnehaha and Lincoln counties. We are a social and charitable organization. L to R: Bill Kullander, Lynda Billars, Mayor Mike Huether, Garrett Wilson, Fred Bryner, Brenda Ebbinga, Karl Koball (president), Keith Severson and Amy O’Connor Hoback.

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2812 W. 41ST ST. Inland Shoes works closely with physicians and chiropractors to ensure proper orthotics. L to R: Addalyn Meier, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Liz Lloyd, Lyle Dabbert, Jacey Meier, Dan Doyle, Andrew Meier (owner), Angie Wahl and Amelya Meier.

MESO

220 S. PHILLIPS AVE. MESO is a convenient, trendy co-working space that provides a fun, community office environment in downtown Sioux Falls. L to R: Chrissy Meyer, Dan Johnson, Keith Severson, Kim Bartling (co-owner), Cody Bozied (co-owner), Daren Anderson, Megan Myers and Amy O’Connor Hoback.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Premos Tax

Tawni Arts Studio

Premos Tax offers tax preparation with care and accuracy. L to R: Jim and Marcia Bridenstine, Dean Karsky, Lynda Billars, Crystal Carlson (owner), Deyshon Davis, Paul Carlson, Aleigha Carlson, Shalayna Davis, Mike Hauck and Stefanie Engebretson.

Tawni Arts Studio is owned by artist Tanya Beckman-Claussen. She specializes in oils for commissioned works as well as realistic, custom pet portraits. L to R: Roxanne Bolte, Daren Anderson, Dr. Dave Kapaska, Tanya Beckman-Claussen (owner/artist), Liz Lloyd, Cade Beckman, Jay Soukup and Cory Claussen.

SONIFI Solutions

Zoup

SONIFI Solutions is an interactive content and connectivity solutions provider that serves 1.4 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the U.S. L to R: Mike Bitz, Jered Schock, Lynda Billars, Tami Hage, Corey Weide, Tom McAdaragh (SVP operations), David Johnson, Keith Severson, Susan Sealey and Todd Frankenhoff.

Zoup specializes in award winning soups, sandwiches and salads. L to R: Angie Wahl, Megan Schuver, Dan Doyle, Claire Santos (owner), Liz Lloyd, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Lyle Dabbert and Sean Lemke.

5216 W. 26TH ST.

3900 W. INNOVATION ST.

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2802 W. 41ST ST.

South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame

2014 INDUCTEES INTO SD HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

2210 W. PENTAGON PL.

The South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame is a non-profit established to honor the history and players of South Dakota high schools. L to R: Lee Stoddard, Aaron Clayton, Stacy Wrightsman, Nathan Stallinga, Corey Weide, Myron Moen (executive director), Mayor Mike Huether, Lyle Dabbert, Lee Stoddard and Randy Jencks.

Lien Marso (Harrold Cardinals 1951) Mark Tetzlaff (Hamlin Chargers 1981) DuWayne M. Gross (Sisseton Redmen 1962) Rich Andrzejewski (Arlington Cardinals 1969) Richard Authier (Woonsocket Redmen 1967) Phil Miedema (Hitchcock Bluejays 1958) Willie White (Pine Ridge Thorpes 1987) Gerhardt Buenning ( Parkston Trojans 1966) Bart Friedrick (Mitchell Kernels 1985)

Denver Ten Broek (McIntosh Tigers 1999) Luther Hippe ( SF Washington Warriors 1983) Steve Hammer (Pierpont Panthers 1969) Julie (Harmacek) Bridge (Avon Pirates 1983) Colleen Moran (Stickney Raiders 1979) Mandy Koupal (Wagner Red Raiders 1999) Kris (Holwerda) Woerner (Brookings Bobcats 1981) Lori Wohlleber O’Farrell (Summit Eagles 1986)

TEAM of EXCELLENCE: 1985 Mitchel Kernals & Coach Gary Munsen

Southside Living Magazine

Fans of the Year: Ralph & Donna Schwartz, Estelline, SD

Southside Living Magazine is a niche publication with a focus on “Bringing Neighbors Together.” L to R: Suzie Folkerts, Daren Anderson, Darrin J. Johnson (publisher/author), Eric Anderson, Anita Wetsch, Bobbi Nelson, Dean Karsky and Aaron Neiman.

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www.sdbbhof.com Board President: Bob Swanhorst Executive Director: Myron Moen

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L E A D E R S H I P S I O U X FA L L S

Leadership Sioux Falls graduates 28th class Members of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s successful Leadership Sioux Falls program will graduate Wednesday, May 7, at Callaway’s. Dave Rozenboom, president of First PREMIER Bank, and an LSF-8 graduate, will address the graduates and their guests.

designed to meet the need for active participation of informed and dedicated community leaders. Main objectives of the program are: to inform and motivate participants by providing information on community resources; to identify community issues and challenges; to interact with other community The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Com- leaders; and to gain a sense of community merce continues to sponsor this community trusteeship. development program, now in it’s 28th year, Leadership Sioux Falls sessions are

held monthly October-May at various times and locations in the community. Session topics change along with the issues, challenges and opportunities. Core topics include economic development, law enforcement, human services, healthcare, education, nonprofit volunteerism, and quality of life issues.

vate sectors and civic and community organizations in the Sioux Falls area. This year’s participants were selected from 65 applications.

For more information on the 29th class, which will begin in October 2014, contact Kate Foley at (605) 373-2002 or The quality of the participants is the kfoley@siouxfalls.com. Applications will be true strength of the Leadership Sioux Falls available at www.siouxfallschamber.com in program. They represent the public and pri- July 2014.

Congratulations to Leadership Sioux Falls 28 Jason Ackmann John Morrell & Co.

Dale Dobberpuhl PREMIER Bankcard

Betsy Homan Southeast Technical Institute

Miranda Ochocki Feeding South Dakota

Todd Stone Stone Group Architects, Inc.

Sara Andrews Eide Bailly LLP

Jessica R. Evans South Eastern Council of Governments

Meghann M. Joyce Boyce, Greenfield, Pashby & Welk, LLP

Amy Preator SDN Communications

Dustin Strande Alternative Resources

Tracy Bieber Junior League of Sioux Falls

Michael Fowler The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Chad Jungman Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.

Laura Raeder Sioux Falls School District

Kelsey Sweeney Hegg Companies, Inc.

Josh Kattenberg Real Property Management

Matt Sage KELOLAND TV

Daren J. Ketcham Metro Communications Agency

Lucas Schoenbeck VistaComm

Matt Van Heuvelen Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP

Jon Kirby Bluestem Capital Company, LLC

Jodi Schwan Argus Leader Media

Sunny Nester-Holtz Midcontinent Communications

Chance C. Stoeser Edward Jones

Mark Broders McGladrey LLP Ryan Brown Heartland Consumers Power District Jeff Carlson Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union Jordan K. Dalton Principal Financial Group

Nicholas Gates Ernst Capital Group Maggie Groteluschen The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Doreen Hardy Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Monte Watembach Minnehaha County Laura Widman Avera Health

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