Use the Chamber to build your knowledge
Knowledge is power. That statement makes sense coming from the President of Augustana College, and it also makes sense for doing good business, too. Membership in the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce arms you with knowledge to help you be better informed for your own business and customers.
Championing business causes is perhaps one of the most underrated benefits of Chamber membership. Talking about meetings and briefings and tax code isn’t nearly as celebratory as a ribbon cutting, but we believe strong advocacy for business is essential to maintain our healthy business climate.
In the last three months alone, the Chamber has offered opportunities for our members and volunteers to learn more about healthcare reform, the City’s proposed sign ordinance changes, and funding for the state’s highways and bridges. Chamber staff attends meetings like these — and more — to stay on top of issues throughout the year. When necessary, we hold briefings
We’re there to be the eyes, ears and voice of the business community. We’re there so you don’t have to be. “
ROB OLIVER
for our members or share information via email or print publications to help educate our membership. We don’t always take positions on issues, but we always want people to be educated. We want to invite all parties to the table to develop solutions and to be informed.
Looking ahead to the 2013 Legislative Session, you can attend Legislative Coffees to hear from our Sioux Falls area legislators, attend a one-day trip to the state’s capital to see the legislature in action and get a regular e-bulletin from our lobbyist team tracking bills and issues during the session. If you have a question about a piece of legislation or want to know the status of a bill as it works its way through the process, the Chamber is there to serve as your resource.
I’ve heard more than one member acknowledge that they don’t have the time or the ability to travel to Pierre to track a bill important to their industry or business but that they’re able to stay informed because of the Chamber.
It’s not just in Pierre that we represent Sioux Falls area business — we attend every Minnehaha County Commission, Sioux Falls City Council and Sioux Falls School board meeting. We are there so our local elected officials can also be held accountable. We’re there to be the eyes, ears and voice of the business community. We’re there so you don’t have to be.
We know you care about your business and the business community at-large.
ROB OLIVER 2012-13 Chair of the Board
We know you’re busy, too. I encourage you to take advantage of the ways the Chamber shares information with you — either by attending some of those upcoming events to interact with elected officials or by reading our publications. Use this issue of Chamber News to become familiar with the newlyelected legislators and how you can contact them. We all want to continue to build a better Sioux Falls — remember that the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is on your side. And that is powerful.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIR
Rob Oliver Augustana College
CHAIR ELECT
Keith Severson, Jr Eide Bailly LLP
VICE CHAIR
Dana Dykhouse First PREMIER Bank
TREASURER
Paul Bruflat CNA Surety
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Barb Stork Midwest Provisions, Inc.
PRESIDENT & CEO
Evan Nolte Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Begeman Sanford Health
Juan Bonilla La Voz Hispana Magazine/TV/Newspaper
Ruth Christopherson Citi
Ben Graham Bell, Incorporated
Brad Grossenburg Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith PC
J. Tyler Haahr Metabank
Dave Kapaska, M.D. Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Kristi Masterson Hy Vee Inc.
Eric McDonald DocuTAP
Dan Rykhus Raven Industries
Steve VanBuskirk VanBuskirk Companies
Anita Wetsch Canfield Business Interiors
Kristen Hegg Zueger Hegg Companies
EX-OFFICIO
Dr. Pam Homan Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System
Gerald Beninga Minnehaha County Commission
Mayor Mike Huether City of Sioux Falls
Doug Morrison Sioux Falls School Board
Jim Schmidt Lincoln County Commission
STAFF
Evan Nolte President & Chief Executive Officer
Thane Barnier Web Development & IT Manager
Joan Bartling Finance & Accounting Director
Jill Blom Web Developer
Cathy Buchheim CVB Sales Manager
Mattie Burnham CVB Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing
Shirley Buseman Receptionist/CVB Assistant
Cindy Christensen Agri-Business Division Manager
Rachel Crane CVB Host City Manager
Blaine Davis CVB Sales Manager
Amy M. Farr Membership Sales Manager
Kate Foley Small Business & Leadership Development Manager
Nikki Gronli Graphics & Communications Specialist
Ellie Highstreet CVB Sales Manager
Lesa Jarding Young Professionals Network Manager
Jay Kaltenbach
CVB Services/Resale Manager
Pat Lund Membership Services Manager
Betsy McCarty CVB Creative & Communications Manager
Wendy Neuharth Membership Services Administrative Assistant
Robert O’Connell Public Affairs & Communications Director
Betty Ordal
Krista Orsack
Membership Services Director
CVB Director of Sales and Marketing
Kathie Puthoff CVB Administrative Assistant
Teri Schmidt CVB Executive Director
Susan Seachris Administrative/Accounting Assistant
Amy Smolik Marketing & Communications Manager
Sara Weber Public Affairs & Research Manager
Carolyn Winchell Forward Sioux Falls
Director of Investor Relations
Erin Zimmerman CVB Sales Assistant
legislative districts of the Sioux Falls area, including the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the state capitol in Pierre, SD. The 88th Legislative Session begins Jan. 8, 2013.
The 2013 Issues Survey was emailed to Chamber members to get feedback from them on which issues are most important to their businesses More than 220 people have responded to the survey Those respondents rated the following as what they think should be the South Dakota’s No 1 priority:
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 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425,
A division of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau markets Sioux Falls as a one-of-a-kind visitor destination, provides premier visitor services to increase visitor spending in order to enhance the economic impact throughout the community Conventions, Meetings & Event updates are compiled by the staff of the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau The updates printed in each issue of Chamber News include information about groups holding events in Sioux Falls in the near future and activities of the Convention & Visitors Bureau
For all your convention, meeting and event needs, contact the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau: 605 336 1620 or email sfcvb@siouxfalls com More information about the CVB can be found online at: www .VisitSiouxFalls com .
Winter Wonderland celebrates 10 years
Mayor Mike Huether officially flipped the switch to light up Falls Park on Nov. 16, followed by fireworks in celebration of the 10th Annual Winter Wonderland at Falls Park. The event attracts people to the city’s namesake each year during the holiday season.
Decorated in thousands of beautiful holiday lights, garland and lighted displays, Falls Park hosted thousands of people who enjoyed cookies, hot chocolate, horsedrawn wagon rides, ice sculptures, music, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a look at Santa’s two live reindeer and a few zoo ani-
mals at this year’s kick-off event. The trolley also provided a free ride from downtown Sioux Falls to the park.
The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to thank the following kick-off event co-sponsors: ClickRain, Identity Marketing, Monarch Sales, Panther Graphics, and Quality Inn & Suites. The CVB would also like to acknowledge the following businesses for their in-kind contributions to Winter Wonderland: Holiday Inn City Centre, Hy-Vee, the Sioux Falls Convention Center/Global Spectrum, Ovations Food Service, the Sioux Falls Arena/
SMG, Sioux Area Metro, Sioux Falls TwoWay Radio, the Sioux Falls media, and United Rental. Special recognition goes to the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department and the Sioux Falls Police Department for their outstanding efforts in making Winter Wonderland a great success!
Falls Park will continue to “light up” nightly through Jan. 6, 2013. The Visitor Information Center will be open daily. See the ad on page 5 for specific hours during that time.
Fireworks light up the 10th Annual Winter Wonderland kick-off event at Falls Park, which drew several thousand visitors.
CVB promotes city in advance of national hosting
The Sioux Falls CVB traveled to Jacksonville, Fla. Oct. 28-31 to attend the 2012 Small Market Meetings Conference (SMMC) for the second year. The CVB is partnering with the Sioux Falls Convention Center and the Sioux Falls Sheraton Hotel to host SMMC Oct. 6-8, 2013, with overflow rooms being held at the Springhill Suites by Marriott.
At this year’s conference, the CVB staffed a booth on the Marketplace floor, conducted one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments with meeting professionals and sponsored the closing luncheon at the conference to pre-promote for next year’s conference in Sioux Falls. The Small Market Meetings Conference is the only organization in the travel industry dedicated to the growing niche of meetings looking at smaller markets.
“Sioux Falls is thrilled to have the opportunity to host Small Market Meetings! We will guarantee a highly professional and supportive CVB working to make 2013 one
of the best conferences ever. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our beautiful community in 2013,” said Sioux Falls CVB Executive Director Teri Schmidt.
Past SMMC host cities have included Shreveport, La. and Little Rock, Ark. For additional information contact the Sioux Falls CVB at (605) 336-1620 or go to www.VisitSiouxFalls.com/SMMC2013.
Sioux Falls CVB attends Rejuvenate Marketplace
The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was among 1,200 faith-based meeting planners and suppliers that attended the 5th Annual Rejuvenate Marketplace in Columbus, Ohio Oct. 22-24.
Rejuvenate is a reverse tradeshow offering prescheduled one-on-one appointments with religious meeting planners over a two day marketplace. This is the second year the CVB attended the show and so far has produced seven RFPs (requests for proposal) for future business for Sioux Falls.
The CVB was included in the October/November issue of Rejuvenate Meeting Inspiration magazine, the official conference book for the event, by purchasing the
Program & Schedule tab in the conference book. The advertisement was the only featured tab in the book. With this purchase the CVB was also allowed to put an informational piece in the registration bags for meeting planners. The CVB created a “What’s New” sheet that highlighted Sioux Falls, including the new Denny Sanford PREMIER Events Center, the River Greenway Project, St. Joseph Cathedral restoration and hotel updates and renovations. This extra exposure for the CVB gave the planners an opportunity to read what was happening in Sioux Falls prior to their oneon-one meetings and reach the planners that may not have requested a meeting with Sioux Falls.
The 2013 Governor’s Conference on Tourism is scheduled for Jan. 16-17, 2013 in Pierre. The tourism conference will feature wo great keynote speakers for conference attendees. These two sessions with Maxine Shapiro and Stuart “Twitchy” EllisMyers will have you ready to get back to work, implementing tactics for success in 2013 Tourism Conference registration now open!
Registration is open to everyone in the visitor industry. To register go to www. sdvisit.com. For more information, contact CVB Sales Manager Cathy Buchheim (605) 373-2028 or cbuchheim@siouxfalls.com.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 5pm-9pm Friday 5pm-10pm Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 10am-9pm your own organization.
CVB staff members Mattie Burnham, Teri Schmidt and Krista Orsack present during the closing luncheon in Jacksonville, Fla.
DECEMBER
5-31 Winter Wonderland
5-31 Christmas at the Western Mall
7 First Friday
7 Regina Carter
12 12-12-12 Event at J&L Harley-Davidson
12-13 Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes!
13 Brule & AIRO Holiday Concert
13-15 Twilight Flights
13-16 Christmas at the Cathedral
15-16 Holiday Jam with the Heggs
16 Bowfire Holiday Heartstrings
16 Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience
20-22 Twilight Flights
21-22 A South Dakota Acoustic Christmas
31 New Year’s Eve Dinner Theatre
31 5th Annual Champagne Ball
31 Janitor Bob – New Year’s Eve Party
JANUARY 1 Christmas at the Western Mall
FEBRUARY
1 First Friday 5-7 West Side Story
CHAMBER CALENDAR
GOOD MORNING SIOUX FALLS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013
7-8:30 a.m.
Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel 3200 W. Maple St. RSVP to 373.2014 or plund@siouxfalls.com
Cost: $20 for members, $40 for non-members.
BUSINESS SENSE WORKSHOPS
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2012
Social Networking Primer
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2012
Community Growth-A Culture of Collaboration
MARCH
First Friday
Danu 8-10 Sioux Empire Home Show 9-12 Summit League Basketball Tournament
15-17 South Dakota Horse Fair
16 St Patrick’s Day Parade
16-17 Billy Elliot The Musical
29-30 Addams Family The Musical
30-31 Motorcycle Expo
APRIL
4 Harlem Globetrotters
5 First Friday
5 Amy Grant
5 Lee Ritenour
7 Hot Rod Swap 12-14 SEKC Agility Trial
Chorus Line
18-19 Downtown Crazy Days
18-20 Greater Sioux Falls Outdoor Show 19 Hadden Sayers
MAYOR’S ROUND-UP & SALE OF CHAMPIONS
Friday, Jan. 27, 2013
5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Program
Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel Exhibit Hall, 3200 W. Maple St. Sponsored by the Chamber’s Agri-Business Division as part of the annual Sioux Empire Farm Show
Chamber members: watch your inbox for more information.
LEGISLATIVE COFFEES
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2012
Majority Rules – Surviving & Prospering in a Maturing Market
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2012
Marketing Matters: The Bottom Line Value of a Positive Image
All workshops held Noon-1 p.m. at The Ivy Room, 2425 S Shirley Ave., #118 RSVP to 373-2002 or kfoley@siouxfalls.com
Cost: $10 for members/per workshop or $20 for non-members/per workshop
JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MIXER
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013
5-6:30 p.m.
Billion Chevrolet 4200 W. 12th St. Sponsored by Billion Automotive RSVP to 373.2050
Cost: $3
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
10 a.m.-Noon
Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St. Featuring legislators from Districts 6, 9, 11-15 Cost: Free and open to the public Call 373.2054 for more information.
SIOUX FALLS DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 All day trip to Pierre. Details to come. Contact Sara Weber at sweber@siouxfalls.com or 373.2006 for more information.
JANUARY
Academy Dinner brings military candidates, cadets together
The Chamber’s Military & Veterans Affairs Committee is proud to bring back the Academy Dinner, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 22 at the Holiday Inn City Centre Starlite Room.
The Academy Dinner is an event that is sponsored each year by the Military & Veterans Affairs Committee of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. This holiday tradition was held annually from 1971-2006, and returned last year.
Invitees include South Dakota’s very own “Best of the Best” students from the
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nation’s military academies and candidates who are seeking nominations to the various academies from South Dakota’s congressional delegation. Candidates and their families will have the opportunity to receive first-hand information from the cadets, midshipmen and military officers.
For more information on this event or how you can become a member of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, contact Amy M. Farr at (605) 373-2013 or afarr@siouxfalls.com.
Contact the Chamber’s Membership Department or any Ambassador to learn about the many benefits of belonging to the region’s premier business organization. Call 605.336.1620, email sfacc@siouxfalls.com or go to siouxfallschamber.com to learn more.
FACES & PLACES/COMMUNITY APPEALS
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
Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors; Dean Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency; and Mark Luke, Mark Luke Construction, LLC were the Ambassador Team of the Month for October. Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors, was named the Ambassador of the Year for 2011-12.
Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, was awarded Diplomat of the Month for October. Second place honors went to Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions/Big D Online Solutions, and third place honors went to Julie Nelson, Great Western Bank. Kristina Wolfe, Travel Leaders/Village Travel, was the recipient of the Retention Award. Mary Johnson, Bankers Trust Company of South Dakota, won the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award.
The Diplomat Team of the Month for October was: Captain David Johnson, DAKOTACARE; Karen Noonan, Carriernet Group Financial, Inc.; Deb Peterson, CorTrust Bank; Kristina Wolfe, Travel Leaders/Village Travel; and Mike Larson, Swenson Investments & Commodities.
NEW FACES & PROMOTIONS
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce recently hired Nikki Gronli as Graphics & Communications Specialist. Gronli has a bachelor’s degree in Design Communications from the Univerisity of Minnesota and has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and advertising.
Caliber Creative, a full-service advertising agency in Brandon, added Kelly Buss to the team as a media specialist. She has nearly 12 years of experience in the industry and previously worked at another advertising agency in the area.
Jackie Payne has been named director of development at Augustana College. Payne will be responsible for raising private support for the student, faculty and programming needs of the college and for identifying ways to build and foster strong connections between alumni and friends and Augustana. Payne has more than 15 years of experience in higher education, executive relationship management and sales. She attended Augustana from 1993-95 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. Most recently, she served as an account executive for
Midcontinent Communications. She spent a decade with Wells Fargo Education Financial Services and also worked as an Admission counselor for Concordia.
Sheri Ekdom joined Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota as Director of Consumer Credit Counseling Service. She previously served as Director of the Financial Resource Center of The Village Family Service Center in Fargo. Ekdom has 20 years of experience in the financial counseling industry as well as a background in credit analysis, corporate training and operations supervision. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.
LEADERSHIP
Dick Ambrosius, Positive Aging, was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Mature Marketing Network. Ambrosius is considered a thought leader when it comes to marketing strategies to reach age 50-plus consumers.
GOOD DEEDS
Seven area classroom teachers were awarded AdoptA-Classroom grants by Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union to help them teach financial literacy to their students. Grants were awarded to the following teachers: Mary Alexander, Sioux Falls Lincoln High special education teacher; Sarah Ailts, Sioux Falls Patrick Henry Middle School 7th grade math teacher; Kindra Schneider, Sioux Falls Terry Redlin Elementary 5th grade teacher; Linda Pinz-Valdez, Sioux Falls Oscar Howe Elementary 5th grade teacher; Jodi Neugebauer, Garretson Elementary 2nd grade teacher; Donna Howes, Sioux Falls Horace Mann Elementary 1st grade teacher; and Shannon Hohwieler, Sioux Falls John Harris Elementary kindergarten teacher.
AWARDS
Once Upon A Child of Sioux Falls was recognized for achieving a “Gold Standard” measurement. The Gold Standard is reached when a store achieves a set of standards set forth by the franchisor during the evaluation process. The Sioux Falls store achieved the customer experience, store operations and consistent brand identity to earn Gold Standard recognition for the fourth consecutive year.
COMMUNITY APPEALS SCHEDULED FUND DRIVES
Ice Sports Association
Nov 1, 2012-March 29, 2013
$1 54 million
Construct a new, three-sheet ice facility
Sioux Falls Tennis Association
April 1-July 31, 2013
$1 million
Construct an indoor tennis center
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls
Nov 1, 2013-March 31, 2014
$1 046 million
Expand current ReStore warehouse facility
Special Olympics South Dakota
April 1-July 31, 2014
$750,000
Complete phases two and three of their new building project
Feeding South Dakota
Nov 1, 2014-March 31, 2015
$1 .2 million New location
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.
Jack Dyvig Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club
Mark Luke Mark Luke Construction, LLC
Lynda Billars Lynda B. Advantage/ Hegg Realtors
Dean Karsky Farmers Insurance Group/ Karsky Agency
Julie Nelson Great Western Bank
Mary Johnson Bankers Trust Company of South Dakota
Kristina Wolfe Travel Leaders/ Village Travel
Nikki Gronli Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FIRST PLACE TEAM
2012-13 Board Chair-Elect Keith Severson, Eide Bailly; Dean Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency; Fong Roemeling, Golden Dragon; Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors; Ambassador Chair Rick Rysavy, Home Federal Bank; and Chamber President/ CEO Evan Nolte.
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Using the Legislative Guide How to contact your legislators
The center pages of this issue of Chamber News include the contact information for Sioux Falls area legislators and what they feel to be the challenges for the 2013 session. Sioux Falls is included in all or part of seven districts (9-15); districts 6, 16 and 25 have also been included because they are in the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Save this legislative guide and use it during the session to contact Sioux Falls area legislators. You can also reach legislators in Pierre. To leave a message for a Senator, call (605)
773-3821. To leave a message for a member of the House of Representatives, call (605) 773-3851.
Another great resource is the Legislative Research Council (LRC) website: http://legis.state.sd.us/. You can use this site to search bills by number, subject or the member who introduced the bill. You can also track committees and floor activities and find existing laws. The LRC site also contains contact information for every member of South Dakota’s House and Senate.
Advocacy: a membership benefit
Your Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce sends a lobbyist to Pierre to advocate for business interests — a great benefit of your Chamber membership. The Chamber also hires a contract lobbyist to assist in these efforts. The South Dakota Legislative Session is only 38 days in duration, so it is imperative to be prepared. For your information, below is the process the Chamber uses to determine the 2013 Legislative Platform and Policy Statements.
In order to determine its legislative platform, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce surveys its members about issues affecting business. The survey results, staff research and direction from the Chamber’s Issues Management Council help decide the direction the Chamber will pursue when lobbying at the legislative session. Recommendations are given to the Board of Directors to approve. The 2013 Legislative Platform will be on the Dec. 19, 2012 Board of Directors meeting agenda. Once approved, it can be found at www.siouxfallschamber.com under the Advocacy button.
In order to formulate a platform and policies to help guide staff and lobbyists during the session, each year the Chamber meets with several committees: the Tax Council, Business Transportation Committee, and Issues Management Council. These commit -
tees each consist of 20 or so volunteer business leaders. Working with the staff, they help craft the platform and policies, which are then adopted by the Chamber’s Board of Directors. These positions are then communicated to the Chamber membership and legislators. In addition to input from the committees and the Board, the Chamber also asks for input from officials from the City Sioux Falls, Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, the Sioux Falls School District, and local legislators on issues important to them.
Throughout the legislative session, members will regularly receive the electronic publication Legislative Lookout , which provides insight from lobbyists about issues being studied by the legislators. All Chamber members and employees can receive this e-publication at no charge.
For more information about the issues survey or the legislative session, contact the Public Affairs & Communications Department:
Bob O’Connell, Public Affairs & Communications Director and Lobbyist, 373.2004
Nikki Gronli, Graphics & Communications Specialist, 373.2022
Amy Smolik, Marketing & Communications Manager, 373.2054
Sara Weber, Public Affairs & Research Manager, 373.2006
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce asked legislators in Districts 6, 9-16 and 25 to submit contact information and their goals for the 88th Legislative Session; these are their responses.
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce also tracks bills and communicates pertinent information to members via the electronic bulletin Legislative Lookout. Legislative Lookout is designed to provide quick insight into the latest legislative developments in Pierre. The bulletin is filled with specific issues of interest to the Sioux Falls community, such as school aid
funding and regional tourism. Legislative Lookout also focuses on general business issues of importance to South Dakotans, including transportation, tax policy, economic development and the state budget. As a Chamber member, you can sign up for this free bulletin by contacting (605) 336-1620 or sweber@siouxfalls.com and providing your email address.
Chamber members who have specific legislative questions can contact lobbyist and Public Affairs & Communications Director Bob O’Connell at (605) 336-1620 or roconnell@siouxfalls.com.
SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LEGISLATIVE EVENTS
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013
7-8:30 a.m.
Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W. Maple St. Call 373.2014 or email plund@siouxfalls.com to RSVP. Cost: $20 for members, $40 for non-members.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
10 a.m.-Noon
Featuring legislators from districts 6, 9, 11-15 10-11:30 a.m., Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St.
Co-sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP); American Association of University Women (AAUW); Business & Professional Women (BPW); Democratic Forum, League of Women Voters; Minnehaha County Democrats; Minnehaha County Republicans; Sioux Falls Education Association (SFEA); Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; National Women’s Political Caucus
Free and open to the public. The Legislative Coffees are free and open to the public. Call (605) 373-2054 for more information.
SIOUX FALLS DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013
All Day in Pierre
Join us for this informative trip to Pierre to watch the legislature in action. Contact Sara Weber (605) 373-2006 or sweber@siouxfalls.com to RSVP and find out about costs to ride the bus to Pierre, purchase a Sioux Falls shirt and attend the luncheon.
2013 LEGISLATIVE COFFEES
• Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 • chambernews.com
SIOUX FALLS AREA LEGISLATORS:
SESSION
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Email: legis.state.sd.us/email
Occupation: Business Technology Consultant BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Dealing with increasing prices, regulatory burden, and decreasing federal assistance caused by the reckless monetary policy, spending and borrowing coming from Washington, D.C.
(605) 332-3834
Email: stevehickey67@ gmail.com Twitter Handle: @stevehickey Occupation: Clergy BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Budget decisions will remain our biggest challenge this session considering expected substantial sequestration cuts, national and global economic uncertainty and Medicaid and healthcare reform conundrums.
1201 E. 8th St., Sioux Falls SD 57103
Home phone: (605) 360-8130
Email: don@donhaggar.com
Occupation: Insurance BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Crafting a sensible approach to the Affordable Health Care ACT without breaking the bank is going to be our biggest challenge this year.
2500 Devon Ave., Tea SD 57064 Home phone: (605) 498-5460
Occupation: Construction BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Education, education and budget. Funding for education is always the hot button issue and with that the budget, revenue and expenses need to be balanced. PO Box 801, Tea, SD 57064 Office Phone: (605) 368-1002
Email: hermanottendist6@iw.net
46787 273rd St, Tea, SD 57042
Cell Phone: (605) 368-5716
Email: ernie.otten@gmail.com
Occupation: Contractor Sales at Schoeneman’s Lumber
BIGGEST CHALLENGE: We had a $47.5 million surplus last year. We’ll need to keep our fiscal belt very tight because of the drought and projected federal cuts.
705 N. Sagehorn Dr., Hartford, SD 57033
Cell Phone: (605) 321-4168
Email: deb@debpeters.com
Twitter Handle: @reppeters
Occupation: CPA and small business owner
BIGGEST CHALLENGE : Because of the GOP’s super majority in the house and senate, the challenge is to ensure all sides are heard and sound policy is made.
5908 W. 37th St., Sioux Falls SD 57106
Home Phone: (605) 366-5377
Email: ChristineEricksonforHouse@gmail.com
Occupation: Stay at home mother & small business owner (rental property) BIGGEST CHALLENGE: We need to spend the dollars necessary to educate our children at the same time making sure that every tax dollar is being spent wisely.
PO Box 763, Sioux Falls, SD 57101 Cell Phone: (605) 610-9779
Email: jenna@jennahaggar.com
Occupation: Chiropractic Assistant BIGGEST CHALLENGE: We depend on many federal dollars and need to be aware of federal financial instability to protect South Dakota against any potential federal financial crisis.
5909 W. Bristol Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Home Phone: (605) 838-0354
Email: Jim.Stalzer@gmail.com
Occupation: Retired BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Setting our budget when the federal government has not yet determined their budget. We receive a significant amount of our funding from them.
handle: @shantelkrebs
Retail Consulting BIGGEST CHALLENGE: We’ll have to balance the $20 million increases Medicaid costs with the rest of the budget needs consisting of education, social services and public safety.
PO Box 88235., Sioux Falls, SD 57109
Phone: (605) 323-0098
Email: omdahlforsenate@gmail.com
Occupation: Engineer/Auctioneer BIGGEST CHALLENGE: The overreach of the federal government into state’s rights. Protecting our Second Amendment rights and protecting the right to life. Maintaining our conservative values.
REP. CHRISTINE ERICKSON (R)
508 E. Meadowlark Tr., Sioux Falls SD 57108
Home Phone: (605) 271-1623
Office Phone: (605) 336-2111
Email: swestra@espritmemorycare.com
Occupation: Healthcare Entrepreneur BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Creating policies to insulate South Dakota small businesses, agricultural industry and families from increasing Washington, D.C. regulation and bureaucracy.
1200 E. Cedar Pl., Sioux Falls SD 57103
Home Phone: (605) 338-8640
Office Phone: (605) 335-5456
Email: annehajek@gmail.com
Twitter Handle: @annehajek
Occupation: Lawyer BIGGEST CHALLENGE: The biggest challenge for any governmental body is finding the resources required to provide essential services, without unduly burdening the taxpayers.
(D)
N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
611
Home Phone: (605) 366-4798
Email: patkirschman@hotmail.com
Occupation: Retired baker BIGGEST CHALLENGE: This will be the first urban legislature in state history. Making new coalitions with new legislators to bridge the confrontational tendencies of the rural-urban split.
Dr., North Sioux City, SD 57049
Cotts
26
Home Phone: (712) 490-6644
Email: pattyforhouse@gmail.com
Occupation: Small Business Owner BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Keeping the federal government at bay. This is difficult because we have so much reliance on them for education and Medicare.
2901 S. Fifth Ave., Sioux Falls SD 57105
Home phone: (605) 371-3365
Cell Phone: (605) 977-4873
Email: markm@markmickelson.org
Occupation: Mickelson & Company BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Responsibly allocating taxpayer resources.
3205 E. Marson Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Home Phone: (605) 371-1534
Office Phone: (605) 335-6266
Email: msfeinstein@sio.midco.net
Occupation: Attorney BIGGEST CHALLENGE: To ensure the legislature does not re-pass laws in part or whole that were strongly vetoed by South Dakotans, namely 2012’s HB 1234.
(D)
810 W. 6th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Home Phone: (605) 338-5934
Email: k_soli@msn.com
Occupation: Clergy BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Working together for the most creative and effective legislation to boost economic development, strengthen public education at all levels, and improve access to healthcare.
S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Home Phone: (605) 339-2167
Email: sen.heineman@state.sd.us
Twitter Handle: @PhyllisHeineman
Occupation: Homemaker/former teacher
BIGGEST CHALLENGE: As an appropriator, I believe that our greatest challenge is ensuring that we get the greatest public value for every one of your tax dollars.
• SEN. DEB SOHOLT
PO Box 1146, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1146
Cell Phone: (605) 321-5931
Email: dsoholt@sio.midco.net
Occupation: Director of Women’s Health at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Preserving a low tax base and meaningfully funding programs that are state priorities.
616 E. 13th St., #1, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: (605) 376-2512
Email: angie@angiebuhl.com
Twitter handle: @angiebuhl
Occupation: Small Business Consultant
BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Establishing funding priorities remains our biggest challenge. We have healthy reserve funds and we need to put that to good use, especially for our kids.
Occupation: Physician BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Our biggest challenge will be integrating the Affordable Care Act into our healthcare system without raising taxes or robbing funds from other worthy projects.
403 W. 11th St., Canton, SD 57013
(605) 987-2630
Phone: (605) 261-9669 Email: jwbolin@gmail.com
Occupation: Retired Teacher BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Deciding how the state will respond to the Affordable Care Act. Will we expand Medicaid or not? How will we deal with the exchange?
725 Indian Wells Ct., Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
Home Phone: (605) 232-0050
Email: dan@danlederman.org
Occupation: Small business owner
MAJOR GOALS: Limiting government spending. Creating opportunities for job growth. Providing affordable education and health care.
REP. PATRICK KIRSCHMAN
ANNIVERSARIES
Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their 25-plus, 20-, 15-,10- and five-year membership anniversaries in December 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
Architecture Incorporated
Member Since 1979
415 S. Main Ave.
Bierschbach Equipment & Supply
Member Since 1979
1101 S. Lyons Ave.
Brooks Construction Services, Inc.
Member Since 1977
27081 Sundowner Ave.
Carlson Systems
Member Since 1978
27079 Mueller Pl.
CenturyLink
Member Since 1982
125 S. Dakota Ave.
Citi
Member Since 1980
701 E. 60th St. N.
Component Manufacturing/Reaves
Building Systems
Member Since 1978
4101 N. 4th Ave.
Crossroads Book & Music, Inc.
Member Since 1975
1220 W. 41st St.
Dakota Security Systems, Inc.
Member Since 1981
2201 E. 54th St. N.
Days Inn Airport
Member Since 1977
5001 N. Cliff Ave.
DEX ONE
Member Since 1984
3904 W. Technology Cir. #101
North Central Heart Institute
Member Since 1981
4520 W. 69th St.
Overhead Door Company of Sioux Falls, Inc.
Member Since 1967
Eide Bailly LLP
Member Since 1979
200 E. 10th St. #500
Family Dental Center
Member Since 1981
2001 W. 45th St.
Fiegen Construction
Member Since 1979
3712 S. Western Ave., Ste. 200
Garry Associates, LLP
Member Since 1983
7521 S. Louise Ave., Ste. 100
Good Samaritan SocietyCommunities of Sioux Falls
Member Since 1987
3901 S Marion Rd
Insurance Facilities, Inc.
Member Since 1964
201 N. Minnesota Ave. #101
Josten Concrete Products Co., Inc.
Member Since 1918
1201 S. Van Eps Ave.
Kelly Services
Member Since 1979
5107 W. 41st St. #3
KMWF & Associates, PC
Member Since 1964
6009 S. Sharon Ave. #101
Landmark Aviation
Member Since 1987
3501 Aviation Ave.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Member Since 1980
300 Cherapa Pl. #503
Nielsen Insurance Services, Inc.
Member Since 1980
4809 W. 41st St.
Williams Insurance Agency, Inc
Member Since 1967
6300 S. Old Village Place #200
Willow Run Golf Course
Member Since 1986
6408 W. 12th St.
Scheels All Sports, Inc.
Member Since 1977
2101 W. 41st St.
School Bus, Inc.
Member Since 1980
5100 W. 8th St.
Sioux Empire
United Way
Member Since 1976
1000 N. West Ave. #120
Sioux Falls Rubber
Stamp Works, Inc.
Member Since 1977
216 S. Main Ave.
Siouxland Heritage Museums
Member Since 1981
200 W. 6th St.
Siouxland Libraries
Member Since 1981
200 N. Dakota Ave.
Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Member Since 1980
6401 S. Minnesota Ave.
Snelling Staffing Services
Member Since 1977
2720 W. 12th #200
Thermo King of Sioux Falls, Inc.
Member Since 1973
1709 N. Cliff Ave.
Trane
Member Since 1974
3500 S. 1st Ave. #150
Wild Water
West Waterpark
Member Since 1985
26767 466th Ave.
15 YEARS
DialNet
4120 S. Elmwood Pl.
Lincoln High School
2900 S. Cliff Ave.
8000 E. Hwy. 42
20 YEARS
Bluestem Capital Company, LLC
122 S. Phillips Ave. #300
Computerized Drafting Services
405 S. 3rd Ave. Ste. 302
Larson Truck Sales, Inc. 27115 Parklane Dr.
Neurology Associates, PC
1100 E. 21st St. #506
Sioux Falls People for Youth/Fastpitch Softball
Sioux Falls
University of South Dakota Foundation 1110 N. Dakota St.
10 YEARS
Bruns Construction 2707 W. 7th Ave.
Knology
5100 S. Broadband Ln.
Salvation Army
800 N. Cliff Ave.
5 YEARS
Equity Consulting LLC
Sioux Falls
Huron Chamber & Visitors Bureau
1725 Dakota Ave. S., Huron, SD
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
909 W. 33rd St.
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 A complete member directory is published each year listing all Chamber members in alphabetical order and by category, including a “Who’s Who” listing; it is distributed each fall An online membership directory can be found at www siouxfallschamber com If you are a current member, you may also update your records online Want to become a member? Call 605 336 1620
Ace Neon Signs
Signs
Steve Richardson, (605) 336-7031
403 N. Kiwanis Ave., 57104 www.aceneonsigns.com
AMERI/STAR Real Estate, Inc.-Brad Anderson
Affiliate-Real Estate
Brad Anderson, (605) 274-7244
5900 S. Western Ave., 57108 www.sweeterteam.com
American Underground Sprinkler
Associate Member
Kurt or Jen Hannasch, (605) 428-4689 23813 474th Ave., Dell Rapids, SD 57022 www.americanundergroundsprinkler.com
Anderson Flowers & Gifts
Florists-Retail
Melvina Newman, (605) 336-2758
5031 S. Louise Ave., 57108 www.andersonandkelleys.com
AVI Systems, Inc.
Audio Video Systems
Sales & Installation
Michael Safranski, (605) 338-5657 2101 W. 41st St. #34A, 57105 www.avisystems.com
Baumberger Winery
Associate Member
Julie & Pete Baumberger, (605) 254-8966 47327 SD Hwy 34 Dell Rapids, SD 57022 www.baumbergervineyard. com
Bill Hoffman Agency
Insurance/Investments
Bill Hoffman, (605) 371-2611
2908 E. 26th St., Ste. 308, 57103 www.billhoffmanagency.com
The Bluestem
Associate Member
Skyler Hoiland, (507) 449-2583 1202 S. Kniss Ave., Luverne, MN 56156 www.the-bluestem.com
Body By Vi Independent Distributors
Nutritional Products
Charlie & Kathy Ruud, (605) 359-4593
Brandon Golf Course
Associate Member
Zane B. Swenson, (605) 582-7100 PO Box 95, Brandon, SD 57005 www.brandongc.com
Chinese Acupuncture & Herb Clinic Health Care
Dr. Shwurong Lee, (605) 275-1003 6116 S. Lyncrest Ave. #102, 57108 www.siouxfallschineseacupuncture.com
Creative Business Solutions
Training Consultant
Randy Peck, (605) 360-1552
Dakota Home Staging Professionals, LLC
Home Staging
Kim Reit, (605) 351-0824 4739 248th St. Dell Rapids, SD 57022 www.dakotahomestaging.com
Faces Magazine
Associate Member
Ann Henrichsen, (605) 348-0558 PO Box 9566, Rapid City, SD 57709-9566 www.blackhillsfaces.com Business ID 33111.00
Farmers Insurance Agency District Office
Insurance
John Austin, (605) 274-1086 3409 W. 47th St. #102, 57106
Firehouse Subs
Restaurants
Eric Engelstad, (605) 880-0102 3504B W. 41st St., 57106 www.firehousesubs.com
Flyboy Donut
Associate Member
Kari Hoff & Aaron Spaan, (605) 368-9004
500 E. Figzel Court, Tea, SD 57064
HJN Team Real EstateBrandon Martens
Affiliate-Real Estate
Brandon Martens, (605) 261-9673
101 W. 69th St., Ste. 101, 57108 www.brandonmartens.com
Full Throttle Living
Speaker
Lisa Brouwer, (605) 366-3072 www.fullthrottleliving.com
Get Fit 4 Life-Fitness
Lifestyle Center
Health & Wellness Programs
Teri Katzenberger, (605) 212-3797
2412 S. Norton Ave., 57106 www.getfit4life.org
Golf Addiction
Golf
Adam Scott, (605) 360-8196 5301 W. 57th St., 57106 www.golfaddiction.biz
Graber & Associates
Insurance
Warren R. Graber, (605) 331-2100
5032 S. Bur Oak Pl. #230, 57108 www.graberassoc.com
Halvorson Management
Resources, LLC
Property Management
Erin Halvorson, (605) 231-1900 PO Box 2371, 57101 www.halvorsonmanagement. com
Hannah’s Hallmark Shop
Gift Shops
Clayton & Sandy McIlravy, (605) 332-1471 2101 W. 41st St., Ste. 9, 57105
Hebron Brick Supply
Masonry Products-Brick-Stone
Adam Thymian, (605) 331-3640 PO Box 90610, 57109 www.mybrickstore.com
Hegg Realtors-
Rhonda Ribstein Newman
Affiliate-Real Estate
Rhonda Ribstein-Newman, (605) 728-5050
5900 S. Western Ave., 57108 www.ameri-star.com
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet Restaurants
Dave Chen, (605) 335-3388 1100 W. 41st St., 57105
Live Well Chiropractic Chiropractors, DC
Dr. Wes Heckel, (605) 274-7484
6809 S. Minnesota Ave., #102, 57108 www.LiveWellSF.com
Make Designs
Infrastructure Design Group, Inc.
Engineers
Chad M. Hanisch, (605) 271-5527
1800 E. Arrowhead Pass, 57103
Inspired Photography
Associate Member
Trisha Moe, (605) 940-5129 200 Hackberry St., Brandon, SD 57005 www.beinspiredbylife.com
Janklow Law Firm Prof. LLC
Attorneys
Pam DeBoer, (605) 332-0101 1700 W. Russell St., 57104 www.janklowlaw.com
Jefferson Bus Lines Buses, Charter/Tours
Andrew Gross, (605) 336-0885
4110 Maple St. #108, 57107 www.jeffersonlines.com
Jones, Kramer & Haber, LLP
Accountants-Certified Public
Matt Mueller, (605) 332-0054 405 N. Kiwanis Ave., 57104 www.joneskramerhaber.com
La Fiesta Restaurant-Mexican Rigoberto Garcia, (605) 332-0330
2039 W. 41st St., 57105
La Mystique Cosmetics & Perfumes-Retail Katie Clapper, (605) 595-4899 Empire Mall, 57106
LA Weight Loss
Weight Control Service
Courtney VanderPol, (605) 323-1403
2612 S. Louise Ave., 57106 www.laweightloss.com
Legends Sales & Marketing
Associate Member
Ryan Querry, (402) 657-8170 www.legends.net
Associate Member
DonnaMae Wirtjes, (605) 940-5630
308 Vera Lane, Brandon, SD 57005
Malone Capital Management Inc.
Finance
Jeffrey Malone, (605) 339-2011
122 S. Phillips Ave., Ste. 260, 57104
New York Life-Joe Jares
Affiliate-Insurance
Joe Jares, (605) 373-1400
5101 S. Nevada Ave., Ste. 200, 57108 www.newyorklife.com
Optilegra
Vision Plans-Employee Benefits
David Bergan, (877) 970-3937 PO Box 91437, 57108 www.optilegra.com
Paul Davis Emergency Services of Sioux Falls Restoration-Fire, Water Damage
Mat Tougas, (605) 553-5754 2105 W. 20th St., 57105 www.pdes-siouxfalls-sd.com
PHD/Pamela
Hoffman Design
Interior Design
Pamela Hoffman, (605) 310-2221
Pipestone Vet Clinic
Associate Member
Sylvia Wolters, (507) 825-4211 PO Box 188, Pipestone, MN 56164 www.pipevet.com
Presentation Sisters
Associate Member
Brooke Nicholson, (605) 929-7502
218 W. 13th St. #112, 57104 www.presentationsisters.org
Rely Local-Sioux Empire Marketing/Advertising
Ashley Hummel, (605) 496-8671 Colton, SD 57018 www.relylocal.com/siouxempire
RISE Incorporated
Engineers
Justin Christensen, (605) 743-2510
PO Box 9, Harrisburg, SD 57032-0009 www.riseincorp.com
Roy & Bobbi’s Cafe & Catering Restaurants
Roy Toole, (605) 334-7525
230 S. Minnesota Ave., 57104 www.royandbobbis.com
She Lives Fit
Health & Wellness Programs
Whitney Fretham, (605) 929-2777 www.shelivesfit.com
Sioux Falls Design Center
Associate Member
Sarah Miller, (605) 782-8748
108 W. 11th St., 57104 www.siouxfallsdesigncenter. org
Sioux Falls United Reformed Church
Associate Member
Rev. Spencer Aalsburg, (605) 330-0271
4101 E. Huntington St., 57103 www.sfurc.org
Tactical Security Services, LLC
Security/Fitness
Matthew Requejo, (605) 212-7293
927 E. 8th St., Ste. 5, 57103 www.protectedwithtss.com
TD2
Engineering/Surveying
Joshua Storm, P.E., (605) 951-0886
5000 S. Minnesota Ave., Ste. 300, 57108 www.td2co.com
Worthy Home Inspections, LLC
Home Inspection
Todd Worthington, (605) 366-4488
4008 S. Bedford Ave., 57103 www.worthyhomeinspections. com
YPN+ WORKSHOP: BIRTH TO 3 PROGRAM
Thursday, Dec 6, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room. 200 N. Phillips Ave, #102
Are you a parent with questions about developmental screenings for your child aged birth to 3 years? Want to learn more about developmental screenings and evaluations for your child aged birth to 3 years? This workshop will introduce you to the Birth to 3 Program, a no-cost developmental screening and evaluation program. Bring your questions. Limited seating. YPN members only.
Cost: Free, lunch available for $5. RSVP to ljarding@siouxfalls.com or 373.2009
THE KRINGLE
Thursday, Dec 6, 2012
7-10 p.m.
Shriver Square, 230 S. Phillips Ave.
Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please dress in cocktail attire. You must present a ticket to enter.
Cost: $15 per person/$20 at the door RSVP to ljarding@siouxfalls.com or 373.2009
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: SIOUX FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT
Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012
9-10 a.m.
Sioux Falls Regional Airport, 2801 Jaycee Ln.
With more than $24 million dollars in renovations, the Sioux Falls Regional Airport has experienced quite the transformation in the last three years. SFRA Executive Director Dan Letellier will give YPN members a tour of the airport.
Space is limited. Open to YPN members only.
Cost: Free to attend.
RSVP to ljarding@siouxfalls.com or 373.2009
YPN MORNING BUZZ
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Phillips Avenue Diner, 121 S. Phillips Ave.
Join other YPN members for an exchange while getting your morning (coffee) buzz. Learn from one another over breakfast. Bring a friend or stop by and meet a new one. Open to all young professionals.
Cost: Free, food and drinks on your own
RSVP to ljarding@siouxfalls.com or 373.2009
A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH GARY WECKWERTH
Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. #102
Gary Weckwerth has lived in Sioux Falls for more than 30 years. He has over 18 years of experience in the mortgage industry and currently leads the mortgage loan production team for Home Federal Bank. He holds leadership positions with three minor league sports teams including the Sioux Falls Stampede, Sioux Falls Pheasants and the Sioux City Musketeers. He volunteers for a variety of community organizations and will serve as the honorary chair of the American Cancer Society’s Annual Gala.
Cost: Free to attend. Lunch is available for $5. RSVP to ljarding@siouxfalls.com or 373.2009
MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING ACTION TEAM MEETING
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2012
4- 5 p.m.
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 102
If you have an interest in assisting with membership & marketing planning for the YPN as well as upcoming activities, please plan to attend this action team meeting. We are looking for volunteers and ideas. YPN Members only. Free to attend. RSVP to ljarding@siouxfalls.com or 373.2009.
JOIN THE CHAMBER!
Contact the Chamber’s Membership Department or any Ambassador to learn about the many benefits of belonging to the region’s premier business organization. Call 605.336.1620, email sfacc@siouxfalls.com or go to siouxfallschamber.com to learn more.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies provide new or expanding businesses an opportunity to promote their products or services These events are organized free of charge for members and are held Monday through Friday at 11:30 a m and 4:30 p m The Chamber invites members of the Board of Directors, members of the Ambassador and Diplomat committees, and local elected officials to share in the event The Chamber member requests the date and the Chamber staff assists by organizing the agenda and providing the ribbon and scissors
Ribbon cutting photos are printed in each issue of Chamber News The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cuttings for members to celebrate joining the Chamber, anniversaries, grand openings, expansions or remodelings
For more information on how to schedule a ribbon cutting, contact Amy Farr at 605 336 1620 or email afarr@siouxfalls com
For more information on how to schedule a groundbreaking, contact Diane Andresen at the Sioux Falls Development Foundation at 605 339 0103
AGC of South Dakota Building Chapter
2307 W 57TH ST #101
The AGC of South Dakota Building Chapter is an association representing more than 200 general contractors, suppliers and service firms throughout the state. L to R: Bob Weirheim, Larry Ayres, Mayor Mike Huether, Michelle Lounsbery (executive director), Rick Rysavy, Katie Thompson, Brian Jans and David Johnson.
5031 S LOUISE
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R: Shirley Newman, Karen Noonan, Rick Rysavy, Shawna Kleinwolterink, Melvina Newman (owner/president), Dick Newman, Mike Weister, John Robbins and Nicole Blanco.
4500 N LEWIS AVE
Avera is the nation’s leading provider of telemedicine
Bethany Christian Services of Eastern South Dakota
400 S SYCAMORE AVE STE 103-1
Bethany Christian Services of Eastern South Dakota is a non-profit, Christ-centered child and family services agency serving all of eastern South Dakota. L to R: Jamie Borchert, Nancy VanOtterloo, Melissa Steltz, Larry Ayres, Rick Rysavy, Daron VanBeek (board president), Judee Howard (branch director), Rob Oliver, Marcy Leon and Virginia Strubbe.
Holz Haus, LLC
3400 S SHELDON LN
Holz Haus, LLC specializes in American-made, high-quality furniture crafted by the Amish. L to R: Lucy and Julie Winter, Larry Ayres, Rick Rysavy, Doug Winter (member), Tom Hoversten (member), Keith Severson, Marilyn Hoversten, Karen Noonan and Alicia Hoversten.
3620 W AVERA DR
Homewood Suites by Hilton and Rocco’s Catering have partnered together to offer great food and meeting rooms for all your needs. L to R: Meloney Meehan, Jessica Donaldeson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Tyler Haahr, Kelly Grovijahn (director of sales- Homewood Suites by Hilton), Rick Rysavy, Matt Sapari (CEO/Executive Chef-Rocco’s Catering), Bobbi Nelson and Ronna Poppens.
K9 Design Pet Grooming 1612 W . 41ST ST SUITE B
With more than 20 years of combined experience in pet grooming, K9 Design Pet Grooming caters to your pets needs. L to R: Geena Dejongh, Megan Meyers, Kathy
Anderson Flowers & Gifts
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Anderson Flowers & Gifts, the oldest Sioux Falls flower shop, offers quality flowers, gifts and service.
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Avera eCare
providing care over seven states. The eHELM, brings Avera’s eCare services together under one roof. L to R: Tammy Beintema, Michael Stebbins, Dr. Edward Zawada, Dr. Donald Kosiak (eCare Medical Director), Dr. David Erickson (executive vice president/CMO Avera), Amy O’Connor Hoback, Lynda Billars and Steff Liston-Holtrop.
Homewood Suites by Hilton and Rocco’s Catering
Boyies, David Johnson, Lynda Billars, Rick Rysavy, Karin Weeg (owner), Amy O’Connor Hoback, Mike Weeg and Amy Peters.
Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls
5915 S REMINGTON PL
Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls is a real estate brokerage firm. L to R: Melissa Merchant, Ritch Noble, Garret Wilson, Liz Lloyd, David Ratchford (co-owner), Tony Ratchford (operating principle), Megan Marquardt (co-owner), Patrick Showers (team leader/CEO), Marshall Selberg, Keith Severson and Amy Kangas.
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Kay Independent Beauty Consultant-JoAnn
BRANDON, SD
Vanderburg
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant-JoAnn Vanderburg is committed to allowing people to experience their No.1 skin care, and providing custom color looks according to their needs.
L to R: Deb Marco, Marshall Selberg, Kristi Masterson, JoAnn Vanderburg (Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant), Roberta Johnson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Bobbi Nelson and Lynda Billars.
Meredith & Bridget’s Flower Shop
3422 S MINNESOTA AVENUE
Meredith & Bridget’s Flower Shop is a full-service flower shop that also offers charming, mismatched vintage china for rent. L to R: J.P. Peterson, Stacy Wrightsman, Emily Boneneberger, Bridget Fitzgibbons Petson (co-owner), Meredith Peterson (co-owner), Jill Melchert, Anita Wetsch, Danny Peterson, Rick Rysavy, BG Peterson and Jimmy Peterson.
Minnehaha County Deputies Association
320 W 4TH ST
Minnehaha County Deputies Association is dedicated to the betterment of Law Enforcement and Corrections Personnel. L to R: Bryan Mohr, Angie Wahl, Larry Ayres, Pete Jaros (vice president), Rick Rysavy, Joe Bosman, Daniel Doyle, Steve Van Buskirk and Jason Gearman.
Pipestone Vet Clinic-Fox Run Farm
27386 458TH AVE , PARKER, SD
Fox Run Farm is a Pipestone System-run hog farm that brings farmers together to produce a healthy, steady flow of pigs to family farmer owners. L to R: Rick Rysavy, Karen Noonan, Gov. Dennis Daugaard, Dr. Luke Minion (CEO), Ryan Weinkausf, Mark Kotewa, Nick Kotewa, Daren Anderson and Mark Hinton.
Plains Commerce Bank
1411 W 10TH ST
Plains Commerce Bank is a community bank located in five eastern South Dakota communities with two Sioux Falls branches. L to R: Sue Wollmuth, Tiffany Miller, Mike Begeman, Jason Appel (EVP/ Branch Manager-W. 49th Street), Phil Bedinger (AVP/Branch Manager-E. 10th Street), Corey Weide, Daren Anderson, Jean Van Ermen, Mike Hauck and Connor Stewart
Prairie Healthcare Advocacy, Inc.
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Prairie Healthcare Advocacy, Inc. helps people navigate the complex healthcare system and handle difficult medical problems. L to R: Steve Mossberg, Dean Buckneberg, Rick Rysavy, Yvonne Mossberg (President), Sarah Wright, Garrett Willson, Paul Bruflat and David Johnson
South Dakota Outdoor Adventure Foundation
3409 W 47TH ST #101
South Dakota Outdoor Adventure Foundation, Inc. provides hunting and fishing adventures for children and young disabled veterans. L to R: Jeff Boer, Marshall Selberg, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Corey Johnson (co-director), Vern Boer (director), Keith Severson, Rick Rysavy and Brad Bartman.
State Farm Insurance-Ty Teveldal
3928 S WESTERN AVE
State Farm Insurance-Ty Teveldal provides superior customer service and individual insurance and financial service plans. L to R: Linda Kloxin, Corey Weide, Brandon Fjeldheim, Ty Teveldal (agent), Keith Severson, Jack Dyvig, Larry Ayres and Tate Teveldal.
GROUNDBREAKING
City Center Apartments
N MAIN AVENUE
Through the partnerships of Citi, Lloyd Companies and the Good Samaritan Society, City Center Apartments will consist of 44 affordable housing units, with the goal of providing safe, quality affordable housing to South Dakota seniors. L to R: Craig Lloyd, Michelle Erpenbach, Raye Nae Nylander, David Horazdovsky, Ken Stork, Tom Simmons, Kellie Scholz, Reverend Greg Wilcox and Rob Oliver.
TO OUR MORE THAN 250 VOLUNTEERS WHO MAKE OPERATION THANK YOU POSSIBLE:
Laura Aeschlimann, ABC Pediatric Dentistry
Dan Aesoph, David Jones Fashions for Men and Women
Luanne Alberty, Employment Edge Staffing & Business Services
Stephanie Amiotte, Amiotte Law, P.C.
Cody Andersen, Dynamic Business Solutions
Cheri Anderson, Holiday Inn City Centre
Daren Anderson, Big D Online Solutions/Big D Technology Solutions
Emily Anderson, Liberty National Bank
Jenn Anderson, Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls
Michael Anderson, Central States Insurance, L.L.C.
Brent Antonen, The Vantis Group Keller Williams
Commercial Sioux Falls
Julie Assid, DAKOTACARE
Jason Auten, Auten Accounting Solutions LLC
Larry Ayres, Ayres & Associates
Karen Bankowski, Sunflower Photography
Kate Barnes, Westward Ho Country Club
Melissa Beck, AFLAC-Melissa Beck
Tammy Beintema, Sioux Falls Business Magazine
Wendy Bergan, YMCA
Doug Berkland, Sayre Associates, Inc.
Tana Bieber, ProForce Services
Lynda Billars, Hegg Realtors
Karen Bittner, CU Mortgage Direct, LLC
Kimberly Bock, Paper Pearls Jewelry
Crystal Bormann, Kreisers, Inc.
Gloria Bormann, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Jeri Breck, RSArchitects
John Bruning, Bruning Marketing & Promotions
Jay Buchholz, KELOLAND TV
Abby Buehler, Sign A Rama
Paul Bunkers, Alternative Back Care Clinic, P.C.
Robin Burgard, HJN Team Real Estate
Ryan Burgers, The Vantis Group Keller Williams Commercial Sioux Falls
Kim Burma, Midcontinent Communications
Maria Cade, Tinners Bar and Grill/Event Center
Jim Carlson, Key Real Estate
Rod Carlson, Sanford Health
Sandy Case, U.S. Postal Service/Case by Case Consulting
Sharron Castle
Brooke Christensen, The A-Team
Joel Christensen, Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning
Tiffany Clanton, Mitel DataNet
Janel Cole
Chris Conrad, First Bank & Trust
John Coulter, Lawrence & Schiller TeleServices
Ann Crippen-Van Beek, Anderson Group CPA
Cathy Crisp, Sioux Falls Shopping News/Western Commercial Printing
Jill Dawson, American Family InsuranceJill M. Dawson Agency
Ann Den Boer, HJN Team-Ann Den Boer
Jessica DeNeui, A & B Business Solutions
Travis Dirks, Central States Insurance, L.L.C.
Cheryl Dodd, U.S. Bank
Andrew Doshier, U.S. Bank
Lavonne Dunham, CorTrust Mortgage, Inc.
Don Dunham, III, The Dunham Company
Janelle Duthoy, FR Insurance Services
Cheryl Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club
Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club
Tami Ekrem, Sammons Financial Group/ Midland National Life Insurance Company
Jeff Eliason, OFFICE Elements Group
Nathan Engbers, U.S. Bank
Stefanie Engebretson, First Bank & Trust
Keith Engler, Eco-Friendly Pest Control LLC
Darla Erb, Voyage Federal Credit Union
Scott Feiner, Anderson Group CPA
Matthew Ferguson, Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants Baseball Club
Jan Feterl, RAS
Kara Flanagan, New Horizons Computer Learning
Centers of South Dakota
Wendy Fluit, The Vantis Group Keller Williams
Commercial Sioux Falls
Suzie Folkerts, Dacotah Bank
Jamie Fuller, Pizza Ranch of East Sioux Falls
Matt Gabbert, U.S. Bank
Jami Gates, American Cancer Society
Matt Glasrud, Sammons Financial Group/Midland National Life Insurance Company
Nick Gondoras, State Farm Insurance
Mark Graphenteen, ReliaMax Insurance Company
LaVonne Grassel, Dacotah Bank
Kelly Grovijahn, Homewood Suites by Hilton
Scott Grunewaldt, U.S. Bank
Melissa Guiliano, Dow Rummel Village
Steve Haddorff, Royal Limousine, Inc.
Mike Hagan, Sioux Falls Seminary
Julie Hammer, Sioux Empire Fair Association
Steve Hanselman, Wal-Mart
Jill Hansen, Dakota Entertainment-Karaoke-DJ Interactive Games
Mindy Hansen, First PREMIER Bank
Jodi Harkness, U.S. Bank
Sandra Harmon
Don Hartje, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Michael Hartman, Hartman Specialty ContractingRadon Mitigation Systems
Curt Hauff, Dakota Sports/Dakota Lettering/ Hauff Mid America Sports
Jerry Hauff, Dakota Sports/Dakota Lettering/ Hauff Mid America Sports
Melinda Hegel, Audiology Specialty Clinic
Mark Heisey, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Gita Hendricks, Paper Pearls Jewelry
Matt Hieb, Home Federal Bank
Dan Hindbjorgen, Chenega Logistics, LLC
Sheila Hoff, Lloyd Companies
Pamela Hoffman, Christian Singles Connect
Randy Hohn, Faini Designs Jewelry Studio/F&H, Inc.
Jason Honey, Trail Ridge Retirement Community
Tim Houska, Home Federal Bank
Niki Huber, Budget Blinds
Brock Hyde
Pamela Ireland-Kreber, AFLAC
Lesa Jarding, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Allan Johnson, Great Western Bank
Cindi Johnson, B.D. Promotions of Sioux Falls
Dan Johnson, St. Michael Cemetery
Dan Johnson, Dow Rummel Village
David Johnson, DAKOTACARE
Gregory Johnson, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Kent Johnson, B.D. Promotions of Sioux Falls
Mary Johnson, Bankers Trust Company of South Dakota
Shelly Johnson, Lawrence & Schiller, Inc.
Aaron Jones, Anderson Group CPA
Phil Kappen, IQBID
Dean Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/ Karsky Agency
Derrick Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency
Janel Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/ Karsky Agency
Derek Kattenberg, Real Property Management Express
Kristen Kaufman, Audiology Specialty Clinic
Jessica Kerher, Serendipitous Events
Craig Kjonegaard, Central States Insurance, L.L.C.
Deb Klebanoff, The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge, Inc.
Shawna Kleinwolterink, CU Mortgage Direct, LLC
Lindsey Koch, Audiology Specialty Clinic
John Kolander, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Collin Kollars, Empire BUsiness Systems, Inc.
Ryan Konz, Service First Federal Credit Union
Maria Krell, Good Shepherd Center
Chad Kriech, U.S. Bank
Travis Krueger, Swenson Investments & Commodities
Nathan Kull, Unconventional Technology
Cindy LaBerge, Agan Drywall Supply, Inc.
Benjamin Lamp, 2013 EANGUS National Conference
Mary Lanpher, Arbonne International
Mike Larson, Swenson Investments & Commodities
Kristi Leisinger, Bubba’s Digging & Lawn Service, Inc.
Janice Lewis, Avera Health
Lori Lewison, Workplace Marketing & Insurance Advisors
Jordan Lipp, Waddell & Reed
Steffanie Liston-Holtrop, Hood/MED Magazine
Roxie Loftesness, AvailAbility Employment Services
Paige Lombardi, Insurance Express
Nichole Lowe, PREMIER Bankcard
Larry Luetke, Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls
Mark Luke, Mark Luke Construction, LLC
Jordan Macrandall, Fedex Express Corporation
Sue Martens, Midwest Communications, Inc. KELO-AM/ KELO-FM/KRRO/KTWB/KWSN /KSQB/KXQL
Sandy McIlravy, Hannah’s Hallmark Shop
Ludene McLeod, Anderson Group CPA
Julie McMahon, CorInsurance
Mary Medema, Sioux Falls Development Foundation
Bethany Meese, Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants Baseball Club
Breanna Meins, First Bank & Trust
Jason Miller, Sunflower Realty
Kyle Minett, First PREMIER Bank
Machelle Moen, Great Western Bank
Joan Neilan, Volunteers of America, Dakotas
Aaron Neiman, Dacotah Bank
Rachael Neiman, First Dakota National Bank
Bobbi Nelson, Novak Sanitary Service
Julie Nelson, Great Western Bank
Keith Neuharth, RSArchitects
Emmy Neustrom, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club
Scott Newman, Farmers Insurance GroupScott Newman Agency
Deb Nichols, Viamedia
Jack Nicholson, U.S. Bank
Kathy Nielson, Synergy HomeCare
Linda Nissen, IMED Consulting LLC
Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA
Karen Noonan, Carriernet Group Financial, Inc.
Dave Nordlund, Wireless World
Steve Norfolk, Norfolk Financial Insurance & Financial Services
Scott Nowak, American Family InsuranceScott Nowak Agency
Amy O’Connor-Hoback, Kleenrite Company
Jordan Olson, Advana Mortgage
Dave Oswald, Helping Hands for Haiti
John Park, Farm Bureau Financial Services
Sara Parker, Perceptive Media & Marketing, LLC
Debra Peterson, CorTrust Bank
Ashley Pfaff, Pfaff Chiropractic-Family & Children’s Health
Justin Point, AllAroundSiouxFalls.com/Vision Video, Inc.
Carrie Ann Probst, Advana Mortgage
Rex Pruitt, First PREMIER Bank
Karen Rasdal,
Dunham Co. Residential Real Estate
Juanita Reeves
Ryan Reiner, State Farm Insurance-Ryan Reiner
Curt Reinschmidt, Brown & Saenger
Bonnie Reynolds, Trail Ridge Retirement Community
Marla Reynolds, Central States Insurance, L.L.C.
Bill Rezac, Boen & Associates, Inc.
Randee Riley, Brown & Saenger
Fong Roemeling, Golden Dragon
Telly Rollinger, Doody’s Pet Waste Services, Inc.
Jennifer Rothenbuehler, Holiday Inn City Centre
Charlie Ruud, Sanford Health
Susie Ryks, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire
Rick Rysavy, Home Federal Bank
Sue Salter, Ice Sports Association (ISA)
Heather Sanow, Midcontinent Communications
Stacy Schaap, Flower Mill
Mike Schatz, Y’s Buys (Y Store, LLC )
Mary Schilling, New York Life
Taunia Schmeling, Viamedia
Linda Schoenfelder, Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls
Dean Schueler, Augustana College
Becky Schultz, KTTW TV-Fox 7
Lisa Schultz, Tote-ally Gorgeous Boutique, LLC
Marshall Selberg, Lloyd Companies
Aaron Sharpe, Stubbies Bar & Grill
Chad Shields, Marco, Inc.
Eric Siemers, KELOLAND TV
Cristy Sim, First PREMIER Bank
Rockie Singrey, DAKOTACARE
Jim Slater, ServiceMaster of Sioux Falls
Adam Smith, Century Business Products, Inc.
Kristy Smith, AllAroundSiouxFalls.com/Vision Video, Inc.
Deb Snelling, CorTrust Bank
Nicole Soukup, Sanford Health
Dan Staebell, Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History
Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities
Betty Steen, Edgewood Vista Assisted Living
Brett Stolz, McKerin Software
Andy Terrell, SpeedConnect
Mike Teslow, Swenson Investments & Commodities
Theresa Thesenvitz, Staybridge Suites
Beth Thomas, Edible Arrangements
Julie Thomas, RE/MAX Professionals, Inc
Christine Thompson, DAKOTACARE
Jolee Thurn, Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota
Ashley Timmerman, Icon Lounge + Events
Robin Tomshack, Thermo King of Sioux Falls, Inc.
Kristen Townsend, Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
Cindy Tripp, The Gathering Place, LLC
Daron Van Beek, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls
Cindy Van Gerpen, American Family InsuranceCindy Van Gerpen Agency, Inc.
Nancy Van Otterloo, First PREMIER Bank
Courtney VanderPol, LA Weight Loss
Alyssa Veurink,
Brandt Solomon & Anderson LLP
Tyler Viet, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network/ Theobald Financial Group
Angie Wahl, All-Star Travel
Rick Weber, Children’s Home Society of South Dakota
Jo Anne Weir, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Shaun Weishaar, First Bank & Trust
Mike Weister, Edward Jones-Mike Weister
Ryan White, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Rhonda Wilkinson, O2 Media, LLC
Stephen Williamson, Sioux Falls State Theatre Company
Carolyn Winchell, Forward Sioux Falls
Kristina Wolfe, Travel Leaders/Village Travel
Carol Woltjer, Sioux Falls Seminary
Stacy Wrightsman, Sanford Health
Verna Yarnall, FJM Collections, Inc.
Terra Zahn, DAKOTACARE
Debra Ziemke, CorTrust Mortgage, Inc.
Larry Zikmund
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 SPONSORS:
CO-SPONSORED BY:
OPERATION THANK YOU DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS
10th St. Autawash
A & B Business Solutions
All-Star Travel
Augustana College
Avera McKennan
Fitness Center
Bakker Crossing Golf Course
BD Promotions
Best Western Ramkota Hotel
Boen Associates
Camille’s Sidewalk Café
Casa del Rey
Cherry Creek Grill and Banquet Room
CherryBerry
Chip N Dale Coffee Co. CorTrust
DAKOTACARE
Date Night Dance Company, LLC
Edible Arrangements
Empire Mall/ EmpireEast
Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop
Famous Daves
Farmers Insurance Group/Dean Karsky Agency
Farmers Insurance Group/Jill Melchert Agency
First Bank & Trust Flower Mill
Great Western Bank
Henry Carlson Company
Home Builders
Association of the Sioux Empire (HBASE)
Homewood Suites by Hilton
JL Beers
Julie McMahan with CorInsurance Kaladis/Breadsmith
kRav’N
Lloyd Residential Group, LLC KellerWilliams Realty, Sioux Falls/ Liz Lloyd & Marshall Selberg
Look’s Meat Market
Luciano’s North Mary Mastick/Waddell & Reed
McKinnyOlson Insurance
Meredith & Bridget’s Flower Shop
Midcontinent Communications
Mixed
Nyberg’s ACE Hardware
Paper Pearls Jewelry
Peachwave
Pizza Ranch of East
Sioux Falls
Pizza Ranch on West 41st St.
Plum’s Cooking Company
Quality Inn & Suites
Royal River Casino, Hotel
Sammons Financial
Sanford Health
Say Anything... Jewelry by Stephanie Wilde
SDSU Foundation
ServiceMaster of Sioux Falls
Sid’s Crown Liquors
Silverstar Car Wash
Silverstone Group
Simply Nails
Sioux Empire Community Theatre
Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants Baseball
Club/Sioux Falls
Stampede
Sioux Falls Morning Optimist Club
South Dakota Symphony
State Farm Insurance
Staybridge Suites
Stewart School
Swenson Investments & Commodities
Tinner’s Bar & Grill
Travel Leaders
University of Sioux Falls
Valentino’s
VanEssen’s Hair Design
Vern Eide Motorcars
Viamedia
Wal-Mart East
Wal-Mart West
Washington Pavilion
Westward Ho
Country Club
Willow Run
Golf Course
Wireless World
Workplace Marketing & Consulting YMCA
Special thank you to First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard & Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel for providing the Grand Prize.