July 2013 Chamber News by Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Sioux Falls: a healthy place to do business

A healthy community improves the quality of life. There are a number of ways to define being healthy, from being active to acquiring knowledge. Having the opportunity to do both is something that Sioux Falls has in spades.

As the president of Augustana College, I could be biased about the wonderful options for education available in Sioux Falls. But if you read this issue of Chamber News, you’ll note that there are numerous opportunities to train for professions and earn degrees in competitive fields — right here in Sioux Falls.

Often, the students who graduate from here choose to stay here. They find jobs and then start adding to the economy: buying houses, starting families, participating in recreational opportunities and giving back to the community. At my educational institution, we’re proud to be a net importer of educated, motivated employees who enhance our community.

There’s lots of opportunity to be active in Sioux Falls... “

ROB OLIVER

Being a healthy community also extends to the number of ways to stay active in Sioux Falls. The inaugural Tour Sioux Falls bike event at the end of June brought people to our city’s bike trails. Thanks to the City of Sioux Falls, Argus Leader Media and the Sioux Falls Sports Authority for their work on this event.

I also commend the City of Sioux Falls on the creation of its Live Well Sioux Falls initiative, which started in 2011. A recent healthy community design summit was held in June, and in the coming months there will be more opportunities to learn and share how we can take steps to improve our health.

Health is a responsibility the business community should take seriously. I’m proud that the Chamber office is a safer place because of the recently-installed AED (Automated External Defibrillator) devices and that several staff members are now trained on how to use the devices and in CPR. I encourage our Chamber members to learn more about how you can educate your employees and staff in safety. See the story in this issue with more details about training opportunities and the benefits of an AED. Thanks to all of the businesses in our community who have already installed AEDs.

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A reminder: it feels like summer has just started. There’s lots of opportunities to be active in Sioux Falls so be sure to take advantage of our city. Healthy people are healthy employees. The end result is a positive economy and a number of reasons to continue to call Sioux Falls home.

ROB OLIVER

Chair of the Board

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 Wells Fargo Bank

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 Zueger VanBuskirk 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

Mattie Burnham CVB Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing

Shirley Buseman Chamber Receptionist

Cindy Christensen Agri-Business Division Manager

Rachel Crane CVB Host City Manager

Amy M. Farr Membership Sales Manager

Kate Foley Small Business & Leadership Development Manager

Nikki Gronli Graphics & Communications Specialist

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

Betty Ordal Membership Services Director

Krista Orsack 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

Alexa Steiner

CVB Receptionist/ Project Assistant

Carolyn Winchell Forward Sioux Falls

Director of Investor Relations

Erin Zimmerman CVB Sales Assistant

Education Level Attained by Sioux Falls Residents

The Sioux Falls area is rich with higher education opportunities that help students build stong futures and bolster the local community.

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Choral association selects Sioux Falls for regional conference

Sioux Falls has been selected to host the 2016 conference for the North Central Division of the American Choral Directors Association (NCACDA). This regional event will be held Feb. 16-20, 2016 at the Washington Pavilion, with the Country Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn City Centre, Ramada Inn and Suites, Sheraton and Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel serving as host hotels. The event will bring 1,000 participants and their families to Sioux Falls from Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, generating over $1,000,000 in economic impact for the city.

“Sioux Falls is perfect for NCACDA’s

conference. The city is truly centralized among the six-state region, making it convenient for everyone to come,” said NCACDA President-Elect Dr. Robert Demaree, University of Wisconsin-Platteville. “The Washington Pavilion is a world-class hall, the arts are alive and vibrant in town, and the kind and professional nature of all the people I’ve dealt with in town is truly welcoming. Sioux Falls was the site I wanted — if I had been required to hold this conference elsewhere, I wouldn’t have taken on my office!”

For more information, call Demaree at (608) 342-1446.

Visitor interaction on pace to exceed 2012 numbers

Each year the Sioux Falls CVB interacts with potential visitors through a variety of different marketing channels including online, direct e-blasts, print, television, tradeshows and social networks. The success of these efforts is measured by the number of visitor guides sent out, website traffic, social followers, email newsletter sign-ups and overall increase in visitors to Sioux Falls.

Through June 21, 2013, the CVB mailed 19,897 visitor guides from direct marketing efforts, a 57.2 percent increase over the same time last year. Online, VisitSiouxFalls. com non-local website traffic is up 36 percent, Facebook likes have increased 64.5 percent and email newsletter signups from the website have exceeded goal by 71.5 percent. Visitors guide requests are 57.2 percent ahead of 2012.

Collaborate Marketplace helps CVB sell Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Manager Ellie Highstreet attended the 3rd Annual Collaborate Marketplace conference and tradeshow June 13-15 in Denver. Collaborate is an innovative, appointment-only reverse trade show designed specifically with a corporate meeting planners’ needs in mind. More than 1,200 meeting planners and industry suppliers attended this year’s show.

While there, Highstreet had the opportunity to meet one on one with more

than 25 meeting planners who are considering Sioux Falls for future meetings.

“Sitting down and meeting individually with national meeting planners who are interested in bringing their meetings to Sioux Falls is a tremendous opportunity,” Highstreet said.

If you are a corporate meeting planner in the Sioux Falls area, contact the CVB for assistance in planning your next event or meeting, (605) 275-6060 or sales@siouxfalls.com.

Visitor Industry to greet travelers at rest stop

The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and its Sioux Falls hospitality industry partners will greet visitors at the Valley Springs Rest Stop/Information Center Friday, July 19 and Friday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. They will talk to visitors traveling on I-90, with the August visit taking place as bikers are heading west to the Sturgis Bike Rally.

These rest stop welcomes allow the local hospitality industry an opportunity to

draw visitors off the interstate to promote the community and its attractions and to inform passersby why Sioux Falls is the best place to stop. The CVB will distribute Sioux Falls information to tourists, including visitor guides, visitor maps and Falls Park brochures.

For more information, contact CVB Host City Manager Rachel Crane at rcrane@ siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2026.

The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau’s new number is (605) 275-6060

State Fire School selects Sioux Falls for 2016 school Summer marketing campaign builds on past success

The Sioux Falls CVB continues efforts this summer to target leisure travelers in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and Chicago, Ill. Promotion efforts are also being targeted to Kansas City, a new market for the CVB.

In 2012, the campaign helped produce the highest number of non-local website visits, engagement, visitor guide views and visitor guide requests. Last year the campaign included network and cable television, newspaper inserts, online display ads, direct e-blasts and miscellaneous print ads. In 2013 all efforts have been moved online and include direct eblasts, display banners, paid search, Facebook advertising and remarketing.

site, while Winnipeg was the third highest. Although Kansas City is slightly closer to Sioux Falls, it was added based upon the potential of increasing the number of quality visitors due to past high engagement and metropolitan area.

A VisitSiouxFalls.com landing page gets a fresh, new look.

During the traditional vacation season, these targeted locations, about 450 to 550 miles or seven to nine hours away, encourage overnight travel to Sioux Falls due to a longer travel distance. In 2012, Chicago and targeted suburban areas produced the highest non-local city visits to the web-

Sioux Falls still maintains a presence in locations up to 450 miles away, which are considered “feeder markets,” those who routinely hear about and plan trips to Sioux Falls. The target demographic will be educated, professional women with children who make the majority of travel decisions.

The creative for the banner ads was slightly modified with the same message to request a Sioux Falls Visitors Guide and direct visitors to the same landing page, www. VisitSiouxFalls.com/HeartofAmerica. The landing page was completely revamped to encourage more time on the site, request a visitor guide and join the CVB’s social networks.

National Fireworks Association coming to Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls will host the 2013 National Fireworks Convention and Expo. This national event will be held Sept. 3-7 at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds with the Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel serving as the headquarter hotel. The public is invited to attend the Grand Public Display on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Cost to attend will be $5 per car and $2 per person in a bus or large passenger van.

“The National Fireworks Association is excited and proud to be coming to the beautiful city of Sioux Falls. The central location of Sioux Falls made it a perfect spot for all of our members and guests to be able to easily attend, and the surrounding area provides so many well known vacation opportunities that we feel sure not only will they love the outstanding fireworks displays, but will be able to extend their stay as well. We hope to see you in September!” said Nancy Blogin, Executive Secretary of the National Fireworks Association.

Sioux Falls has been selected to host the 2016 South Dakota State Fire School. This statewide event will be held June 1-4, 2016 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event will bring 700 participants and their families to Sioux Falls, generating more than $340,000 in economic impact for the city. Sioux Falls last hosted this event in 1976.

“The Minnehaha County Chief’s Association is very excited to host the largest firefighter training school in the state of South Dakota. It has been over 30 years since this event was held in Sioux Falls,” said Mike Harstad, President of the Minnehaha County Fire Chief’s Association. “The opportunity to host alongside RibFest, the Sioux Falls Canaries and all of the other events that Sioux Falls has to offer in the summer will make for an amazing opportunity for the firefighters of South Dakota.”

2016 South Dakota State Fire School

June 1-4, 2016

Sioux Falls Convention Center

For more information go to www.minnehahacountyfire.org

JULY

SEPTEMBER

12-14

to End Alzheimer’s

14-16 Fall Parade

19-20

OCTOBER

CHAMBER CALENDAR

JULY MEMBERSHIP MIXER

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

5-6:30 p.m.

Grand Falls Casino & Resort, 1415 Grand Falls Blvd., Larchwood, IA

Mixer includes:

• Complimentary hors d’oeuvres

• First bar beverage complimentary-cash bar available; all non-alcoholic beverages complimentary

• Live band

• Iced Martini bar

• Golf course tours

• Complimentary valet parking

Sponsored by Grand Falls Casino & Resort

RSVP to 373.2018

Cost: $3

EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST

Friday, July 19, 2013

Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has invited all South Dakota legislators to Sioux Falls to learn more about the community and build relationships. One of the activities is a roundtable breakfast featuring area post-secondary institutions to discuss their challenges and opportunities. Watch your inbox for details.

RSVP to 373.2054 or asmolik@siouxfalls.com

Cost: $20

AUGUST MEMBERSHIP MIXER

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013

5-6:30 p.m.

Home Federal Bank, 225 S. Main Ave.

Applicants sought for 28th Leadership Sioux Falls class

LEADERSHIP

SIOUX FALLS-28

Application Deadline: Aug . 20

First Class: Oct 9 Get applications: www .siouxfallschamber .com/ leadershipSiouxFalls .cfm

Leadership Sioux Falls, sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, is seeking applicants for its 28th annual class, which will begin in October.

Leadership Sioux Falls is a dynamic and interactive eight-month experience designed to promote and enhance community leadership through an introduction to and discussion of social, economic, business and political issues in the Sioux Falls area. Sessions are held monthly October-May.

The Sioux Falls community is fortunate to have had several visionaries who saw the potential for developing a formalized leadership program through the auspices of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Since 1986, the program has been a signature Chamber member-service and community-building strategy. LSF class sessions are designed to assist a diverse group of potential, emerging and existing community leaders gain a better understanding of the strengths, challenges and skills necessary to motivate and engage others in collaborative efforts. LSF graduates are in a position to influence the future

of the Sioux Falls area and state through service to the community. More than 800 individuals have graduated and are serving their employers and the Sioux Falls area.

Effective leadership is a key element in any successful community. Continually encouraging the participation of new leaders is essential in developing fresh ideas and perspectives and ensuring a continuity of leaders for the future. Whether you have lived in the area for a short time or for decades, LSF will expose you to new challenges and opportunities and the role you can play in shaping the future of the community. Topics covered include economic development, the business of healthcare, education, the arts, government and politics, non-profit governance, community safety, quality of life and leadership styles as well as our community’s rich history.

The quality of the participants is the primary strength of the program. They represent public and private sectors, civic and community organizations. They are citizens who have demonstrated a concern for community issues and volunteered their

time with service organizations, from Girls Scouts and Little League to church activities and professional organizations. The selection process is competitive for each of the 30-35 seats available in each class. Participants are selected based on the information submitted on the application and the required letters of recommendation. The selection committee strives to enroll a class with diverse backgrounds, careers, talents and interests, who have demonstrated a commitment to the community in their volunteer and professional activities; are over the age of 25; agree to attending all eight sessions; have applied more than one time; and will commit to serving and strengthening the community upon completion of the program.

The program is open to all who live or work in the Sioux Falls area. Applications for LSF-28 are available by contacting the Chamber at (605) 373-2002, emailing kfoley@siouxfalls.com, or online at www.siouxfallschamber.com. The application deadline is Aug. 20, 2013.

FACES & PLACES

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 May was Team Lloyd: Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residential Group, LLC Keller-Williams Realty, Sioux Falls; Dean Buckneberg, Eide Bailly LLP; and Heather Kittleson, Midcontinent Communications.

Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, was awarded Diplomat of the Month for May. Second place honors went to Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, and third place honors went to Julie Nelson, Great Western Bank. Eric Siemers, Viamedia, was the recipient of the Retention Award, and Gita Hendricks, Paper Pearls Jewelry, won the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award. The Diplomat Team of the Month for May was: Captain Eric Siemers, Viamedia, Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, Carrie Dragt, Midcontinent Communications, Kristina Wolfe, Travel Leaders/Village Travel, and John Park, Farm Bureau Financial Services.

Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA, was recognized for 25 years of service to the Diplomat Committee.

NEW FACES & PROMOTIONS

O’Connor Company welcomed two new staff members. Tyler Wolff as a Sales and Service Coordinator. Wolff holds an associate’s degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration from Southeast Technical Institute and has several years of experience in refrigeration. Jennifer Zell joined the accounting department as a Receivables and Inventory Processor. Zell has an associate’s degree in Accounting from STI and also holds a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Business Management from South Dakota State University.

G & R Controls welcomed Matt Boeve as a Service Technician. Boeve has an associate’s degree in HVAC/R Technology and a degree in Computer Network Administration, both from Southeast Technical Institute. Boeve has several years of experience in construction and refrigeration. Laree Giovannettone is a part-time Accountant; she has more than a dozen years of administrative and accounting experience and has a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Dakota State University, with a minor in Business Administration and Computer Graphics. Amber Lively is an Administrative Assistant. Lively spent more than eight years in the military, serving in the Iowa Air National Guard and

Iowa Army National Guard, with an Airman of the Year Nomination in 2005. Tracy Schreurs transitioned from part-time Administrative Assistant to Sales Assistant. Schreurs recently earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Sioux Falls. Ryan Sernett joined as a System Specialist and is a recent graduate from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Sustainable Energy Systems. Greg Weinacht is a Controls Technician. Weinacht is a Journeyman Electrician and brings eight years of field experience; he holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Dakota State University.

Credit Collections Bureau promoted Mark Graff to collection associate.

Randy Sprenkle, a Solutions Analyst in Century Business Products’ (CBP) Pierre office, relocated to Sioux Falls to be closer to family. With more than 30 years in the office equipment industry, Sprenkle has assisted many businesses in the Pierre area modernize their office document processes.

Bob Daeschler joined Bell Incorporated as director of sales and business development. Daeschler will be responsible for the Bell Incorporated national sales team and will serve as a member of Bell’s executive leadership team. He has 20 years of sales and leadership experience in the packaging industry.

Marco, Inc. promoted Adam Ramberg to IT Service Manager for North Dakota and South Dakota. Ramberg has more than 10 years of experience in the IT service industry and has an Information Systems Degree from the University of North Dakota. He has been with Marco since 2009.

The Volunteers of America, Dakotas’ Board of Directors appointed Dennis Hoffman as President & CEO. Hoffman has been acting as Interim CEO since December 2012. Hoffman has more than 25 years of leadership and business management experience including investments, insurance, banking, finance and institutional foundation administration. He has been employed by Wells Fargo, Edward Jones and the University of Sioux Falls, holding senior level positions throughout much of his career.

AWARDS & HONORS

The Surety and Fidelity Association of America honored Bill Peterson, formerly of CNA Surety, for 25 years of service to the surety and fidelity bond industry and specifically for 10 years chairing the SFAA Government Affairs

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Advisory Committee. Peterson is now with Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota.

Casey Joe joined the quarter million dollar club for the Credit Collections Bureau. Shane Gold was named collector of the month for May 2013. Megan Wehrkamp and Rose Benson were named client services representatives of the month for Credit Collections Bureau.

General Equipment & Supplies, Inc. was chosen as the Kobelco America’s excavator dealer for South Dakota and western Minnesota. Kobelco America is a manufacturer of construction equipment.

Bartlett & West was again named one of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR). Each year ENR ranks U.S. engineering, architecture and contracting

firms based on the previous year’s revenue dollar volume and historically Bartlett & West has been included in the closely-watched list. This year’s ENR rankings recognize Bartlett & West as the 206th largest firm in the country.

LEADERSHIP

The Junior League of Sioux Falls, a women’s volunteer organization that empowers women to be a driving force to improve the Sioux Falls community, announced the following members of its 2013-14 Board of Directors, led by President Teri Able. She succeeds Pamela Kreber and will serve a one-year term through May 2014. Other members include: President Elect Katie Meert; Treasurer Jessica Wells; Assistant Treasurer Joanne Chang; Recording Secretary Andrea Wisdorf; Corresponding Sec-

Heather Kittleson Midcontinent Communications

Dean Buckneberg Eide Bailly LLP

Liz Lloyd Lloyd Residential Group, LLC/ Keller-Williams Realty, Sioux Falls

Julie Nelson Great Western Bank

Jack Dyvig Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club

Gita Hendricks Paper Pearls Jewelry

Eric Siemers Viamedia

Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA, received a plaque for 25

of service to the Chamber’s Diplomat Committee from Membership Services Director Betty Ordal.

retary Peggy Kapusta; Public Relations Chair Ann Gausman; Arrangements/Education & Training Chair: Mary Schaefbauer; Membership Development Chair Gayle Craik; Nominating & Placement Co-chairs: Lisa Karsky & Jessica Aguilar; EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Project Chair Laura Jacobs; Human Trafficking Task Force Project Chair Dawn Stenberg; Human Trafficking Education Project Chair Ashley Hinderaker; Project Research & Development Harriet Yocum; and Pumps, Pearls, Purses Fundraiser Chair Pamela Kreber. Community projects for 2013-14 include the Human Trafficking Task Force, Human Trafficking Education Campaign and EmBe (formally the YWCA) Women’s Leadership Program to help empower women to reach their greatest potential.

GOOD DEEDS

The Argus Leader RibFest “KidzFest at Ribfest” freewill donations collected more than $1,467 for Cure Kids Cancer, a program under the Children’s Miracle Network. All funds raised for Cure Kids Cancer go to support oncology services for the Sioux Falls area with 100 percent of funds staying local and benefiting children.

The inaugural BLOOM fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire raised more than $16,000. The money raised through donations, ticket and art sales will help subsidize the $25 annual membership for age-appropriate, drop-in afterschool and evening programs for youth. The program costs more than $1,500 per child per year to deliver.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT Show Your ePride!

As a member of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to download a Membership ePlaque to your website to let all of your online visitors know that you support our business community. You understand the importance of unifying our efforts to keep our community strong and continually moving forward. To download an ePlaque, visit www.siouxfallschamber.com and log into the Members Only area to access the link. If you need your login information, contact Pat Lund at plund@siouxfalls.com.

For more information, contact Pat Lund at plund@siouxfalls.com or 373-2014.

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

1101 W 22nd St.

www.usiouxfalls.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: 1883

Mission Statement: The University of Sioux Falls, a Christian university in the liberal arts tradition, educates students in the humanities, sciences and professions. The traditional motto of the University is Culture for Service; that is, we seek to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): 1,505 (Fall 2012)

Average annual number of graduates in degree programs offered by your institutions: 454 degrees awarded (Spring 2013)

Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: Business Administration, Elementary Education, Nursing, Exercise Science, Theology and Media Studies

STEWART SCHOOL

Address: 604 N. West Ave.

www.stewartschool.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: 1956

Mission Statement: Stewart School is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, hands-on education possible; graduating technically savvy and business minded professionals

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): 110

Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nail Technology

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE

2001 S. Summit Ave.

www.augie.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: Founded in 1860

Mission Statement: Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): 1,839 students from 35 states and 42 countries around the world

Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: 51 majors, 34 minors and 14 pre-professional programs; 98 percent of recent graduates seeking employment had accepted a position related to their major or chosen field and 28 percent are enrolled in, or are planning to enroll in, graduate school

SIOUX FALLS SEMINARY

2100 S. Summit Ave. Sioux Falls Seminary offers residential courses in Sioux Falls and Omaha in addition to anywhere online.

www.sfseminary.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: Founded in 1858 in Rochester, N.Y., and relocated to Sioux Falls in 1949

Mission Statement: Equipping servant leaders who engage the mission of Jesus Christ.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): 360

Average annual number of graduates in degree programs offered by your institutions: 30

Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: Sioux Falls Seminary is most often recognized for its programs to equip pastors and church leaders. However, a variety of different masters, doctoral, and continuing education options are available for individuals interested in serving inside or outside the local church.

Areas of study at the graduate level include: counseling, Christian leadership, marriage and family therapy, social entrepreneurship, spiritual direction, educational leadership, Bible, theology, ministry, and more. Continuing education offerings include the two-year Training in Spiritual Direction Program, the Certificate in Theological Studies, and workshops throughout the year.

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY

2320 N. Career Ave.

www.bellevue.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: 2003

Mission Statement: Bellevue University effectively engages students in earning awards and degrees that prepare them to thrive in a connected, competitive world. We provide students with a powerful foundation for personal value creation, instilling the confidence they need to take control of their lives and to be responsible citizens of the global community. We teach the value of a free market, capitalist economic system and the importance of preserving our American heritage of a democratic and free way of life.

Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: Business, Management, Healthcare, Information Technology, Public Safety, Human Services

GLOBE UNIVERSITY-SIOUX FALLS

5101 S. Broadband Lane

www.globeuniversity.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: 2008

Mission Statement: We will demonstrate We Care by preparing career-focused, community-minded graduates for the global workforce.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): 200

Average annual number of graduates in degree programs offered by your institutions: 85 Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: Veterinary Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Healthcare Management, Business, Criminal Justice and Accounting

UNIVERSITY CENTER

(South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center)

4801 N. Career Ave.

www.SDUniversityCenter.org

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: 1992

Mission Statement: To meet the developing human capital needs of the changing local economy, South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center provides the greater Sioux Falls area convenient local access to quality academic programs, lifelong learning opportunities and student services from the six universities in the South Dakota Regental System. University Center organizes facilities and support for university research and appropriate public/private research and innovation partnerships.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): We served 3,117 unique students over the course of those two terms. We averaged 1,954 students per semester. Average annual number of graduates in degree programs offered by your institutions: Students graduate from the public universities, not University Center.

Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: The degrees offered at University Center are all delivered by our public university partners. We have a robust selection of business degrees, healthcare degrees, and information technology degrees, among others.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

1400 W. 22nd St.

www.usd.edu/med

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: Established in 1907

Mission Statement: The mission of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine is to provide the opportunity for South Dakota residents to receive a quality, broad based medical education with an emphasis on family medicine.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): MD: 217, MD/PhD: 21, Residents: 126. Total: 364

Average annual number of graduates in degree programs offered by your institutions: 50 in the MD program

Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: family medicine, rural medicine

SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

2320 N. Career Ave.

southeasttech.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: 1968

Mission Statement: To educate individuals for employment opportunities, professional growth and lifelong learning.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): More than 2,600

Average annual number of graduates in degree programs offered by your institutions: We average more than 800 – includes diplomas as well

Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: Computers, Electronics, Business, Engineering Technology, Healthcare, Horticulture, Early Childhood, Law Enforcement Science, Industrial Technology, Transportation Technology, among others

NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

5801 S. Corporate Pl. www.national.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: Established in 1941 in Rapid City, SD. Sioux Falls campus opened in 1974.

Mission Statement: National American University welcomes students of diverse interests, cultures and abilities and prepares them for careers in technical and professional fields by providing quality higher education in a caring and supportive environment. The university builds learning partnerships with students and other institutions and organizations locally, nationally and internationally through its private, regionally accredited system of campuses and education centers offering courses in traditional, accelerated and distance learning formats. As a comprehensive technical and professional institution of higher learning, the university responds to the changing needs of students, employers, and their communities by providing undergraduate and graduate programs and continuing education opportunities to serve an evolving global society.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): 605

Average annual number of graduates in degree programs offered by your institution: 142 Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: accounting, business, allied health, nursing, information technology, paralegal studies, criminal justice

KILIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

300 E. 6th St. www.Kilian.edu

Year Founded/Year Established in Sioux Falls: 1977

Mission Statement: Our mission is student success – in the classroom, at home, at work, in the community – in life.

Annual Enrollment (Average from Fall/Spring 2012-13 School Year): 450

Average annual number of graduates in degree programs offered by your institutions: 55 Areas of study your institution is known for or specializes in: More than 20 two-year programs with Associate Degrees and/or Professional Certificates including: Accounting, Business Management, Education, Information Systems, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration, Social Work, Sustainability, and Liberal Arts.

YPN GOLF LEAGUE

Monday, July 8, 2013

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Prairie Green Golf Course, 600 E. 69th St.

Monday, July 15, 2013

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Elmwood Golf Course, 2604 W. Russell St.

Monday, July 22, 2013

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Bakker Crossing Golf Course, 47172 S Clubhouse Rd

Monday, July 29, 2013

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Willow Run Golf Course, 8000 Hwy. 42

The YPN Golf League offers members the opportunity to network while playing golf. Each week, league members play with three different individuals. Tee times vary and will always be between 5:30-6:30 p.m. It is up to league members to find subs if they are unable to play.

Cost: League Members Only.

YPN MORNING BUZZ

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

7:30-8:30 a.m.

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

YPN FAMILY PICNIC

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Sertoma Park, 4300 S. Oxbow Ave.

(south half of picnic shelter)

Enjoy a picnic, allow your children to play at the park and network with other YPN members at the annual YPN Family Picnic. Lots of playground equipment, and face painting for a fee will keep your children busy for an evening. Tony’s Catering will provide the food, all you need to bring is your lawn chairs and camera. BYOB — cans only. No children? No problem. You can still attend.

Cost: $5 per family, pay at the park.

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. #200

Writing a grant can be an effective tool to help fund a new or existing project, but finding the right grant and writing a successful application can be a complicated and confusing process. If you’re interested in seeking grant funding but don’t know where to start, this session will feature two veteran grant writers sharing tips on finding the right grant for your needs and how to successfully navigate the various sections of an application. YPN Members Only.

Cost: Free to attend, brown bag lunch.

JULY OFF THE CLOCK

Thursday, July 25, 2013

4-7 p.m.

Security Building, 101 S. Main Ave.

Join YPN members at the July Off the Clock hosted by Legacy Development and Luetke Team Real Estate/Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls.

Tour downtown lofts including the Security National Bank Building and the Dakota Lofts now under construction. Bring a friend or co-worker, network and exchange business cards.

Cost: Free to attend. Complimentary appetizers and beverages.

2013 CROSSROADS SUMMIT

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013

7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1101 N. West Ave.

The Crossroads Summit, a one-day, personal and professional development conference, is designed to teach you about the basics: networking, learning, collaboration and teamwork. Spend the entire day with us or attend our breakfast and luncheon keynote presentations. All events and activities are open to the public. To learn more or to register, visit www.siouxfallsypn.com/summit.

Cost: $99 for the day.

To RSVP to any of these events, email ljarding@siouxfalls.com or call 605.373.2009.

Register early for the 2013 Crossroads Summit

Register to attend the 2013 Crossroads Summit, a one-day conference with high-caliber keynote presenters and breakout sessions all while networking and collaborating with young professionals from across the area. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network will host the Summit on Aug. 15 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

To register visit www.siouxfallsypn. com/summit. The cost to attend is $99. Individual tickets to the breakfast and keynote speakers are also available. You do not need to be a YPN member to attend.

At breakfast, hear from Talent Anarchy, the dynamic speaking due of Jason Lauritsen and Joe Gerstandt. Their tag team style will make you think, make you laugh and make you better. Their presentation, “Social Gravity: Harnessing the Natural Laws of Relationships,” reveals the conventional wisdom that “it’s not what you know, but who you know that matters.”

At lunch, hear from Jenn Lim. She is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, a company she and Tony Hsieh (CEO of Zappos) co-created in 2010 to inspire happiness in work, community and everyday life. In 2005, she created the first Culture Book for Zappos, now on its seventh edition. The Culture Book has become a global symbol of how companies can successfully create cultures based on happiness and be profitable at the same time. Today, she’s dedicated to growing the social venture of Delivering Happiness to “Inspire, Be Inspired and Create Happiness,” day by day.

The 2013 Crossroads Summit is made possible because of the following sponsors: Argus Leader Media and Sioux Falls Business Journal; Sanford Health; Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center; First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard; Meta Payment Systems; The First National Bank in Sioux Falls; Wells Fargo; Click Rain; CNA Surety; DocuTAP; Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company; Eide Bailly; First Bank & Trust; HyVee; Midcontinent Communications; Novak Sanitary Services; Raven Industries; Sammons Financial Group/ Midland National Life; SDN Communications; Sioux Falls Convention Center; Sioux Falls Construction Company; South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development; U.S. Bank; Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith; and Downtown Sioux Falls.

Aug. 15, 2013

Sioux Falls Convention Center

$99 for All Day, including all breakouts, meals and breakfast and lunch keynotes

Featuring breakout sessions on:

• Strategies for Success

• Workplace Ethics

• The Un “Friend”ly World of Social Media Use;

• What Does the CEO of Tomorrow Look Like?

• Is Your Life in Balance?

• Fire Up Your Finances & Destroy Your Debt;

• Don’t Just Stand There RUN! (How to Run for Office) …

• AND MANY MORE!

Register, attend and win!

The 2013 Crossroads Summit is fast approaching, with fewer than 50 days until the event . The day will be chock-full of thoughtprovoking speakers, expert guidance on numerous issues important to the young professional, networking and, of course, a lot of fun!

Registration is open now and there is a great perk for early-bird registrants Register before July 15 and your name could be drawn for a fantastic early-bird door prize: an iPad mini! Registration must be to attend the full day The winner will be announced at the 2013 Crossroads Summit Aug 15 .

To register for the 2013 Crossroads Summit email ljarding@siouxfalls com or call 373-2009

For more information about the Chamber’s YPN or the Crossroads Summit, contact YPN Manager Lesa Jarding at (605) 373-2009 or ljarding@siouxfalls.com.

Higher education panel to be held July 19

Chamber members are invited to join area legislators and other elected officials for an informative discussion about higher education in South Dakota. Sioux Falls post-secondary institutions benefit the state through the development of an educated workforce and through applied research as levers for economic development. Representatives from area post-secondary schools have been invited to talk about challenges and opportunities they face and where they see the future of higher ed heading in South Dakota.

The Higher Education Panel Breakfast is part of the Legislative Hosting event. All of South Dakota’s legislators have been invited to Sioux Falls to learn more about the community with the goal of arming them with information so they are better informed during the legislative session. The event is sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and area businesses. For more information about the breakfast or the Legislative Hosting, contact the Amy Smolik: 373-2054 or asmolik@siouxfalls.com.

Thanks to the area businesses for helping to underwrite the 2013 Legist lative Hosting sponsors. Gold spon

HIGHER EDUCATION PANEL BREAKFAST

Friday, July 19, 2013

7:30-8:45 a.m.

Best Western PLUS Ramkota

Hotel Washington Room

Cost: $20, includes breakfast RSVP to Amy Smolik: 373-2054 or asmolik@siouxfalls com

sors: Sanford Health; Avera Health; CenturyLink; City of Sioux Falls; DocuTap; First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard; Forward Sioux Falls 20112016; HyVee; SDN Communications; and Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith. Silver sponsors: Argus Leader Media; Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel; Eide Bailly; First Bank & Trust; and Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau. Bronze sponsors: Dacotah Bank; Midcontinent Communications; South Dakota Achieve; and

est state park with a Ribbon Cutting/ Dedication on Friday, July 19 at 11 a.m. The dedication will be held at the park site, located just southeast of Sioux Falls in Lincoln County.

The public is invited to attend

and state

and

The site was first designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1970 and becomes the first new state park in South Dakota since 1972.

local

legislators

Gov. Dennis Daugaard participate in the ceremony.

ANNIVERSARIES, NEW MEMBERS & NEWS

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their 25-plus, 20-, 15-,10- and five-year membership anniversaries in July 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

J.D.’s House of Trophies

Member Since 1976

601 N. Kiwanis Ave.

Bell Incorporated

Member Since 1983

617 W. Algonquin St.

Domino’s Pizza

Member Since 1984

4009 E. 10th St.

Electronic Systems, Inc.

Member Since 1980

600 E. 50th St. N.

First Lutheran Church

Member Since 1988

327 S. Dakota Ave.

Rehfeld’s Art & Framing

Member Since 1982

210 S. Phillips Ave.

Sioux Valley Energy

Member Since 1986 Colman, SD

State Steel of South Dakota, Inc.

Member Since 1985

901 E. 54th St. N.

U.S. Postal Service

Member Since 1986

4801 N. 4th Ave.

20 YEARS

CorTrust Mortgage, Inc.

2101 S. Minnesota Ave.

HDR Engineering, Inc.

6300 S. Old Village Pl. #100

15 YEARS

AmericInn Motel

3508 S. Gateway Blvd.

HMK Financial Services Ltd.

305 W. 57th St. #2

Spearfish Canyon Lodge www.spfcanyon.com

10 YEARS

Orbitcom, Inc.

1701 N. Louise Dr.

Siegel, Barnett & Schutz, LLP

515 S. Cliff Ave. #104

Sioux Falls Sanitation 901 E. Amidon St., Ste. 3

Swiftel Communications 415 Fourth St.

5 YEARS

Bartlett & West, Inc.

5900 S. Western Ave, Suite 101

Bounce Around Inflatables www.bouncearound-inflatables.com

Glass Doctor

601 E. Benson Rd.

HorsePower

26659 Blue Sage Ln., Ste. 100

IRA Services Trust Company

401 E. 8th St. #200L

Jarrod Smart

Construction Company 820 E. Amidon St.

Mount Marty College

Nurse Anesthesia Program

5001 W. 41st St.

Posh Boutique

5019 S. Western Ave. #180

Sola Salon Studios

6010 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite #201

Fair helps kick off successful school year

Help students get their school year off to the right start by supporting the 12th Annual Celebrating Families: A Back to School Fair, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Coliseum. The event is organized by the Coalition for a Drug-Free South Dakota, Dakota Drug and Alcohol, and Prairie View Prevention Services.

The fair is open to all families in the Sioux Falls area. Families leave the Back to School Fair with the tools and information they need to start a successful year. Information, displays, free health screenings for students, digital fingerprinting, free lunch, and more fun exhibits — all free.

All children attending the event can receive free socks and underwear. To donate to the free giveaway: buy socks and underwear in any children’s sizes and drop off at Prairie View Prevention Services (822 E. 41st St.) or make a donation to help buy new socks and underwear; checks can be made out to Dakota Drug and Alcohol at 822 E. 41st. St., Suite 235, Sioux Falls, SD 57105.

Saturday, Aug. 10

10 a m -1 p m

Sioux Falls Coliseum, 515 N . Main Ave

To donate children’s underwear and socks to be given away at the event, call (605) 331-5724

For more information, call (605) 3315724 and ask for Marge or Darcy. Donations will be accepted until Aug. 6.

German culture celebrated at annual event Sept. 7

Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the Annual Germanfest on Saturday, Sept. 7! This annual event draws an estimated 15,000 people every year. It will be held from 1-10 p.m. at Falls Park West. Germanfest is for all ages, is family-oriented, and full of culture.

will have Wiener Dog Races beginning at 4:30 p.m. with all proceeds benefitting Dakota Dachshund Rescue.

Other attractions include a children’s area with entertainment and games, German food and drink, dancing, food and merchandice vendors.

Goldner Associates

Associate Member

Lori Singer, (605) 213-0374 www.goldnerassociates.com

High Peak Hospitality

Hotel/Motel Development

Brad Stevens, 122 S. Phillips Ave., Ste. 240, 57110 highpeakshospitality.com

Inspiring Learning

Associate Member

Mark Stevak, (605) 274-0550 4709 E. 6th St., Ste. 100, 57110

JDRF

Associate Member

Tammy Beintema, (605) 312-6438

1305 W. 18th St., 57117 www.jdrf.org/southdakota

SuiteSweat Sauna Studio Spas

Tiffany Hansen, (605) 275-5565

4809 S. Louise Ave., 57106 www.suitesweat.com

Vance Thompson Vision Physicians & SurgeonsRefractive Surgery

Matt Jensen, (605) 361-3937

3101 W. 57th St., 57108 vancethompsonvision.com

Entertainment includes Alpensterne from 2-6 p.m. and the Barry Boyce Band from 2-6 p.m. Dakota Dachshund Rescue

For more information, visit www. siouxfallsgermanfest.com

New bills affecting business are law July 1

During the 2013 Legislative Session, 492 bills were introduced, a number that is down somewhat compared to the last several years. Of those bills, about 260 were passed by the Legislature and signed into law. Under South Dakota state law, most of those bills went into effect on July 1, 2013. The only exception would be bills that contained emergency clauses — language that makes the legislation become law right away when signed by the Governor. Emergency clauses are only permissible for bills that deal with some immediate public need.

Below is a selection of some of the business-related bills the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce worked on the last few years. Bill numbers and titles are listed for your reference; all bills are easily accessed from the Legislative Research Council website: legis.state.sd.us.

In 2011, the South Dakota Legislature passed HB 1192, a bill that increased vehicle registration fees in South Dakota. The last sentence in that bill delayed the ef-

fective date for certain portions of the bill until July 1, 2013. Under that prior legislation, there were further increases to vehicle registration fees in South Dakota that went into effect this month. When the bill went through the legislative process in 2011, the Chamber lobbied in support because the added revenue from the increased fees will help the state and counties to maintain transportation infrastructure.

SB 235 was passed during the 2013 session. That bill, also known as the Building South Dakota Fund, represents the state’s new economic development program as well as a number of other public benefits.

SB 235 is an example of a piece of legislation that contained an emergency clause and therefore that bill actually went into effect when it was signed by Gov. Dennis Daugaard on March 25, 2013. The Chamber fully supported SB 235 and worked with many business groups to secure its passage. More information the on legislation and all of its various aspects can be ob-

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

COMMUNITY APPEALS SCHEDULED FUND DRIVES

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

$1 million

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.

tained from the Chamber.

SB 51 reinstates a sales tax collection allowance for businesses that are required to collect and remit sales tax. SB 51 allows these businesses to receive a fee for that collection work. Each business will be allowed to have a “credit” of 1.5 percent of the tax it collects, up to $70 per return period. SB 51 was spearheaded by the South Dakota Retailers Association and supported by numerous business interest groups across the state.

HB 1120 also went into effect on July 1. It will allow for regional intergovernmental cooperation for sewer utilities. Smaller communities outside of Sioux Falls that wish to utilize the Sioux Falls sewer infrastructure will save costs and be more efficient. The bill will allow cities that wish to participate cooperatively to cost share for these sewer projects. This bill was supported by the Chamber because it is helpful to the city and surrounding communities.

HB 1024 adds Sioux Falls municipal employees to the South Dakota State retirement system as of July 1, 2013. The Chamber, along with the City of Sioux Falls, worked to support this bill during the legislative process.

The Chamber also opposed a number of bills unfriendly to businesses with the lobbying team of Public Affairs & Communications Director Bob O’Connell and contract lobbyist Justin Smith, Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith. In May 2013, O’Connell retired after six years of dedicated service to the Chamber and its members.

For more information, contact Chamber contract lobbyist Smith at (605) 3363890 or justin.smith@woodsfuller.com or the Chamber’s Marketing & Communications Manager Amy Smolik at (605) 3732054 or asmolik@siouxfalls.com.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota

801 N SYCAMORE AVE

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota serves more than 2,000 children each year and celebrated the Van Demark House renovation at their Sioux Falls location. L to R: Rick Weber (development director), Brad Grossenberg, Al Schoeneman, Sue Williams, Marilyn Van Demark, Linda Mickelson Graham, Rita Loving, Bill Sanford, Helen Madsen, Mayor Mike Huether and Bill Colson (executive director).

Avera Institute for Human Genetics

3720 W 69TH ST

The Avera Institute for Human Genetics is a cutting-edge, world-class molecular genetics laboratory advancing the field of personalized medicine. L to R: Dr. Luis Rojas, Dean Karsky, Dr. Michael Elliott, Dr. David Kapaska (Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center Regional President & CEO), Ryan Hansen (Avera Institute for Human Genetics Executive Director), Gareth Davies (Avera Institute for Human Genetics Scientific Director), Fred Slunecka, Julie Nelson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Stephanie Holtrop and Steve Statz.

by Chef Jessica

3501 N AVIATION AVE STE 100

BurSel by Chef Jessica is a quaint café inspired by French and American fusion cuisine. L to R: David Johnson, Lynda Billars, Shirley Jamison, Bob Jamison, Ryan Baltazar, Rick Rysavy, Jessica Jamison (chef/ owner), Ruth Christopherson, Beth Jamison and Greg Jamison.

6221 E SILVER MAPLE CIR #102

Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center

47914 252ND ST .

Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center is the world’s source and stewards of land images of earth and providers of land change science information. L to R: Doug Daniels, Slater Barr, Rick Rysavy, Dr. Frank Kelly (EROS Director), Rob Oliver, Mayor Mike Huether and Doug Jaton.

Gigastrand International

400 S SYCAMORE AVE , SUITE 105-5

Gigastrand International is a cross-platform technology solutions provider specializing in Linux software. L to R: Rana Hamerly, Rick Rysavy, Megan Myers, Ruth Christopherson, Josh Tordsen (owner), Lynda Billars, Brooke Christensen and Sandy Case.

Hydro-Klean

1809 N TERIN CIR

Hydro-Klean, LLC provides industrial, municipal and environmental services.

Wrightsman, Rick

BurSel

Caliber Creative

Caliber Creative is a full-service advertising and marketing agency. L to R: Larry Ayres, Kristi Kover, Kristine Watkins, Kim Cerwick, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Brad DeVille (partner), Casey Schultz (partner), Mari Stensgaard, Keith Severson, Stacy Wrightsman, Kelly Buss and Stephanie Holtrop.

L to R: Stacy

Rysavy, Jason Vessely, Trevor Simmons, David Jass (president), Karen Noonan and Bernie DeWald.

Jamison Company Real Estate

6300 S GRAND PRAIRIE DR

Jamison Company Real Estate focuses on moving people forward. They are committed to providing the best experience in your real estate endeavors. L to R: David Johnson, Lynda Billars, Shirley Jamison, Bob Jamison, Rick Rysavy, Beth Jamison (owner, responsible broker), Ruth Christopherson, Ann Nelson and Greg Jamison.

Liberty Chiropractic LLC

5132 S CLIFF AVE #4

Liberty Chiropractic is your source for specific, principled chiropractic care - a place where your family can discover true health. L to R: Rick Rysavy, Sheila Hoff, Karen Noonan, Liz Lloyd, Dr. Ross DeBoer (owner), Piper and Bambi DeBoer, Tiffany Miller and Stacie Caudle.

Lock It and Leave It Storage

3612 W TEEM DR

Lock It and Leave It Storage is Sioux Falls’ newest self-storage facility. L to R: Bridget Pederson, Tiffany Miller, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Bill Pederson (owner), Rick Rysavy, Megan Pederson (owner), Karen Noonan, Steve Van Buskirk and Lucy Pederson.

Primal Nutrition

5237 W 26TH ST

Primal Nutrition is a locally-owned sports nutrition and personal training studio. L to R: Lorree Ridenour, Karen Noonan, Marshall Selberg, Megan Thurman, Lynda Billars, Bella and Nick Ridenour (owner), Rick Rysavy and Rod Ridenour.

Save Our Space

27071 MUELLER PL

Save Our Space provides creative, versatile and affordable storage solutions for the house, garage and office. L to R: Larry Plucker, Sr., Cathy Crisp, Stacy Wrightsman, Theresa Plucker, Larry Plucker, Jr. (owner), Larry Ayres, Eric McDonald, Stacey Jans, Hannah and Sydelle Sperle and Taylor Plucker.

Sugar’s Baked Goods and Sweet Treats

WWW .SUGARSBAKEDGOODS COM

Sugar’s Baked Goods and Sweet Treats is a gourmet, made-to-order bakery serving the Sioux Falls area.

L to R: Ashley Norman, Rick Rysavy, Ryan Konz, Ruth Christopherson, Kari Popham (owner), Drew Popham, Garrett Wilson and Sheila Hoff.

The A-Team

615 E BRIAN ST , #5, TEA

The A-Team is a full-service advertising agency dedicated to giving unbiased advice to businesses of all sizes. L to R: Emily Sorenson, Lynda Billars, Jessica Kerher, Liz Lloyd, Scott Hillard, Kelly Grovijahn, Brooke Christensen (owner), Stephanie Holtrop, Thresha Benson and Matt Christensen.

Total Nutrition

3603 W 41ST ST

Total Nutrition provides customized nutrition and supplement advice to help people maintain health for a lifetime. L to R: Jack Dyvig, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Garrett Wilson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Jeff Fowler (co-owner), Pauly Williamson, Karen Noonan and Mary Johnson.

Vishnu Bunny Tattoo

202 S . PHILLIPS AVE

Vishnu Bunny Tattoo offers custom tattoo and piercing services as well as a large selection of body jewelry and fine art sales. L to R: Amy O’Connor Hoback, Rick Rysavy, Angie Wahl, Dale James, Jeff Mann (owner), Jo Theodosopoulos, Paul Bruflat and Erik Premer.

CPR, AED can help save lives

Several employees at the Commerce Center, home to the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sioux Empire Housing Partnership, are now certified in CPR and have learned how to utilize the newly-installed AED devices in the building.

The Commerce Center, 200 N. Phillips Ave., is one of many Sioux Falls area businesses that have AEDs on site for use in a medical emergency. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is used in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. The portable medical device automatically analyzes and de-

tects cardiac arrhythmias of sudden cardiac arrest and can produce a shock to allow the heart to return to a normal rhythm. Studies have shown that immediate CPR followed by defibrillation within three to five minutes of sudden ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest improves survival.

Since AEDs guide a person through the entire rescue process, they can be used by lay people who haven’t been trained in CPR/AED usage; however, it is highly recommended that every facility have trained personnel. Improving and optimizing survival rates means having AEDs for EMS, Fire and Police, as well as being available

for public access. The device will give precise voice and text prompts on what to do and the AED will determine whether a shock is necessary.

Kurtis Nelson, who helped provide training for Chamber employees, encouraged other businesses to have their employees learn CPR and how to operate an AED.

“Research shows that CPR does save lives and the faster CPR is started and an AED is used, the greater the chance of sur vival,” said Nelson, a volunteer firefighter/ EMT with the Baltic Fire Department. “The more people who learn CPR and how to use

ON SITE AEDS AT THE COMMERCE CENTER

The Commerce Center is one of many Sioux Falls area businesses that have AEDs on site for use in a medical emergency . For more information about adding an AED to your business or CPR training for employ ees, contact Becky Smith at the Avera Heart Hospital: (605) 977-7381 .

For information about CPR or AED training, visit www.heart.org and click on the CPR & ECC link to find a class or contact the local American Heart Association office: (605) 371-4525 .

an AED, and the more AEDs that are available in businesses and public places, the more people who can be saved.”

A number of courses in CPR and AED are offered by the American Heart Association. To search for training classes, go here: www.heart.org/HEARTORG/