July/August 2019 Chamber News

Chamber News Vol. 54, No. 9

July/August 2019

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS pursue growth opportunities

IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY

Young Professionals pursue growth opportunities....................... 24-29

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FEATURES

Apply now for Leadership Sioux Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Chamber Annual Meeting Oct. 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Noteworthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-22 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35 Business Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using Your Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-43 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Five Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

ON THE COVER

Members of the Young Professionals Network Steering Committee participate in a meeting held at WoodGrain Brewing Company.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Message from the Chair As business leaders, I’m sure you spend time thinking about ways you can and should invest in your company. As Chamber members, many of us also spend time considering how we can best invest in our community. One way to do both is to invest in your employees.

TIM STURDEVANT 2018-19 Chair of the Board

Investing in people pays dividends.

Investing in people pays dividends. Employees who feel valued at work tend to be more productive and less likely to leave the company. That directly impacts our community as we address challenges in attracting and retaining workforce. It is important that we continue to both train and support the workers we already have here, while we work to bring new qualified workers to Sioux Falls.

The Chamber offers a variety of opportunities to invest in yourself and your employees.

Business Sense Workshops are offered on a regular basis – check out an upcoming workshop to gain practical information you can use in your business. Educate yourself on public policy issues this summer by attending our Inside Washington series with each member of South Dakota’s Congressional delegation. Or perhaps you know someone who would benefit from participating in the Leadership Sioux Falls program. Encourage him or her to apply – the application period is open now.

In August, the Young Professionals Network will host the 2019 Crossroads Summit – a one-day event for professionals from all industries to learn, network and grow. With two keynote speakers and a great lineup of local experts leading breakout sessions, the day is sure to be valuable for young and more seasoned professionals alike. If you are a supervisor or manager of young professionals, consider investing in them by giving them a day out of the office to attend the Crossroads Summit.

You can find information on all these programs and more in this issue of Chamber News, or online at siouxfallschamber.com. Pick one or more that makes sense for you, and I look forward to hearing about your return on investment!

2018-19 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR TIM STURDEVANT Sturdevant’s Auto Parts CHAIR-ELECT BOBBI THURY Legacy Law Firm, P.C. VICE CHAIR DAN DOYLE Cutler Law Firm TREASURER ALEX RAMIREZ USA Media TV IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR STEVE VAN BUSKIRK Van Buskirk Companies PRESIDENT/CEO JASON BALL Chamber of Commerce

EX-OFFICIO KENT ALBERTY Sioux Falls School Board JEAN BENDER Minnehaha County Commission KYLE GROOS Sioux Falls Catholic Schools MAYOR PAUL TENHAKEN City of Sioux Falls DR. BRIAN MAHER Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System JIM SCHMIDT Lincoln County Commission

BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOM BIEGLER Regency Hotel Management MARTIN DESLAURIERS UBS Financial Services, Inc. DAVID FLICEK Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center PAUL HANSON Sanford Health SHARON HASELHOFF Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort PAM HOMAN Augustana University CHRIS HOUWMAN Malloy RANDY KNECHT Journey Group LAURIE KNUTSON LK Company, LLC SCOTT LAWRENCE Lawrence & Schiller, Inc. CHRISTY NICOLAISEN Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls KARLA SANTI Blend Interactive CLAIRE SANTOS Zoup! and Wingstop CURT ZASKE

CHAMBER & CVB STAFF JASON BALL President/CEO THANE BARNIER Web Development & IT Manager MATT BARTHEL CVB Communications Manager JOAN BARTLING Finance & Accounting Director JUSTIN BENTAAS Public Affairs & Research Manager JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Manager RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager PATRICK DASCHEL CVB Sales Manager ERIN DEWITT CVB Sales Manager JENNIE DOYEN Marketing & Communications Director ANNA ELIASON CVB Sales Manager AMY M. FARR Membership Development Manager JEFF FEJFAR Web Designer

RENAE HANSEN-KRUID Front Office Assistant MARY HUBLOU CVB First Impressions Manager/Project Assistant KAYLA HUIZING Young Professionals Network Manager JAY KALTENBACH CVB Services/Resale Manager ALEXANDRA LeBLANC CVB Sales Director PAT LUND Member Services Manager MIKE LYNCH Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations DEBORAH McISAAC Membership Director JILL NIEDRINGHAUS CVB Sales Manager KRISTA ORSACK CVB Director of Marketing DEBRA OWEN Public Policy Director KATHIE PUTHOFF CVB Administrative Assistant HOLLY RADER Agri-Business Division Manager EMILY SCHAFFER CVB Creative Development Manager TERI SCHMIDT CVB Executive Director TERESA SCHREIER Public Affairs & Communications Assistant SUSAN SEACHRIS Administrative/Accounting Assistant MARY TIMMER Front Office Assistant JACKIE WENTWORTH CVB Sales Manager VALERIE WILLSON Membership Events Manager

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CALENDARS

CHAMBER

Events Calendar

Dates, times and locations are subject to change.

For a current listing of all Chamber events, visit siouxfallschamber.com, read the weekly edition of Quickly, or call (605) 336-1620.

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

MIXER

as your schedule permits for a cup of coffee and great conversation with other members of the business community.

COST: Free

SPONSORED BY: Architecture Engineering Planning

COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES & CASH BAR $5 ADMISSION OR USE YOUR MIXER PASS

RSVP to vwillson@siouxfalls.com or at siouxfallschamber.com

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downtown Sioux Falls. This is a great way to find out what is happening in your neighborhood and to meet fellow Chamber members who live, work or do business in downtown Sioux Falls.

COST: $25 RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

7:30–9 a.m.

Architecture Incorporated, 415 S. Main Ave. DETAILS: Make a new connection before you start your workday. Drop in

JULY MEMBERSHIP

4:30–6:30 p.m.

TSP, Inc. 1112 N. West Ave.

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

R Wine Bar, 322 E. 8th St. DETAILS: Join us for lunch and catch up on activity taking place in

JULY MORNING MINGLE THURSDAY, JULY 25

FEATURED EVENT TUESDAY, JULY 9

CHAMBERHOOD DOWNTOWN TUESDAY, JULY 23

INSIDE WASHINGTON WITH REP. DUSTY JOHNSON TUESDAY, JULY 30

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Holiday Inn City Centre, Falls Room, 100 W. 8th St. DETAILS: Hear from U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson as he shares an update on what’s taking place in Washington D.C. Following his remarks, Johnson will take questions from the audience.

COST: $30 per person, includes lunch RSVP: tschreier@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2050

AG APPRECIATION DAY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds DETAILS: Celebrate the agriculture industry and enjoy lunch with the farmers and ranchers who make feeding the world their lifestyle!

MORE INFORMATION: hrader@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2016

2019 CROSSROADS SUMMIT THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N. West Ave. DETAILS: Challenge your thinking, gain new skills and find your motiva-

tion to be the change at the 2019 Crossroads Summit. Professionals of all ages and from all industries will benefit from this one-day opportunity to learn, network and build relationships.

COST: $129 REGISTER: sfcrossroads.com

AUGUST MORNING MINGLE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

7:30–9 a.m.

Stockyards Ag Experience, 301 E. Falls Park Dr. DETAILS: Make a new connection before you start your workday. Drop in as your schedule permits for a cup of coffee and great conversation with other members of the business community.

COST: Free

FEATURED EVENT AUGUST MEMBERSHIP

MIXER

SPONSORED BY:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

4:30–6:30 p.m.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds & Expo Center Nordstrom Johnson Building, 100 N. Lyon Blvd.

BUSINESS SENSE

WORKSHOPS

Noon-1 p.m. • $10, bring your own lunch Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Aug. 6 • Servant Leadership Presented by Dr. James Sturdevant, Face It TOGETHER, Inc.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 • Fraud Prevention for Small Businesses Presented by Elizabeth Duffy and Sadie Bell, First Bank & Trust RSVP to vwillson@siouxfalls.com or at siouxfallschamber.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS To RSVP to any of these events, email khuizing@siouxfalls.com or call (605) 373-2002. Visit siouxfallsypn.com for a full list of events.

MORNING BUZZ THURSDAY, JULY 11 7:30–9 a.m.

First Bank & Trust 2300 W. 57th St.

DETAILS: Set those alarm clocks early!

Morning-minded young professionals are invited to come enjoy coffee and conversation with other YPN members at our July Morning Buzz at First Bank & Trust’s newly remodeled office.

COST: Free

OFF THE CLOCK THURSDAY, JULY 18 4–7 p.m.

Fernson Downtown 332 S. Phillips Ave.

DETAILS: Join us at the new Fernson

Downtown for our July Off the Clock. In true YPN fashion, you will have a chance to make new friends and business connections by networking in a relaxed setting. No registration required - just show up and encourage other young professionals or colleagues to join you.

A SIT DOWN WITH U.S. REP. DUSTY JOHNSON TUESDAY, JULY 30 11:15–11:45 a.m.

Holiday Inn City Centre 100 W. 8th St.

DETAILS: A Sit Down is a unique opportunity

for YPN members to ask questions of South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson in a small group setting. This event is free to attend, but you must also register and attend Inside Washington with Representative Johnson, held after this event. Space is limited to the first 20 YPN members to RSVP.

MEMBERSHIP ACTION TEAM Wednesday, July 17 4–5 p.m.

Noon–1 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTION TEAM Wednesday, July 24 4–5 p.m.

DETAILS: Get to know the founder of

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTION TEAM Thursday, August 1 4–5 p.m.

COST: $5 event only, $10 event + lunch

DETAILS: Enjoy touring the Washington

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For more details on the responsibilities of each team, visit siouxfallsypn.com.

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH CHRIS HINTZ WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

COST: Free

4–5 p.m.

Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave.

You can help shape key areas of YPN programming by joining an Action Team. All team meetings are held at the Chamber office and are open to any YPN member who would like to get involved. Volunteering with an Action Team is a great way to strengthen professional connections and exercise your skills in collaboration, facilitation and project management.

SOCIAL ACTION TEAM Tuesday, July 2 4–5 p.m.

Pavilion and get a behind-the-scenes look at this one-of-a-kind performance, arts and science facility and learn about its rich history in Sioux Falls.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: WASHINGTON PAVILION TUESDAY, JULY 23

ACTION TEAM MEETINGS

COST: Free

Pinnacle Productions, Chris Hintz. Chris grew up with a love of music and a love for people.

With a background in hospitality and sales, Chris started Pinnacle Productions in Sioux Falls in 2002 with a 2k loan from his 401k and a desire to create a company based on relationships with its clientele. During the last 15 years, Pinnacle has performed over 15k events with 30+ employees. His approach to talent has been customer-centric. Chris has attended countless workshops, networking groups, and he truly believes in the “teamwork makes the dream work” concept. Chris is married to his beautiful wife Holly they have two fur babies Duke and Diesel (boxers), and enjoy camping, volleyball and a great Moscow mule. A Seat at the Table is reserved for the first 25 YPN Members to RSVP.

COST: Free

Find us on social media or visit siouxfallsypn.com

2019

Cross roads SUMMIT

August 15

Presented by

Sioux Falls Convention Center Challenge your thinking Gain new skills Find your motivation

Be the change The Crossroads Summit is a one-day, professional development conference that encourages people from all industries around the region to network, learn and build relationships. Be inspired by two keynote speakers, multiple breakout sessions and plenty of time to form new connections.

Featuring the inaugural 4 Under 40 Awards.

Four young professionals will be honored for their impact in our community.

Lead Partner:

Morning Keynote Author and youth leader

Alton Carter

Afternoon Keynote Entrepreneur, rapper and best-selling author

Jesse Itzler

Purchase your ticket today at sfcrossroads.com

JULY 8

Mondays at McKennan concert series kickoff

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Norwegian Music Concert by Tidløs

11

Spooncat! at Levitt at the Falls

11-13

24th Annual Hot Harley Nights

12

The Cole Allen Band at Levitt at the Falls

12

4th Annual Wiley’s Block Party feat. Mitchell Tenpenny

12-14

Mid-America Youth Basketball Tournament

13

Jonathan Byrd & the Pickup Cowboys at Levitt at the Falls

14

Jazz Diversity Project at Levitt at the Falls

Siouxfallsevents.com is the community’s free, comprehensive community events calendar. Anyone can post an event happening in the Sioux Falls area. It’s free and it’s a great way to promote your event.

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Portugal, The Man at The District

17

SDMHA Golf Classic

18

Cody Jinks at The District

18

JAS Quintet at Levitt at the Falls

19-20

28th Annual JazzFest

The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau developed the visitor-related calendar to provide visitors a list of events they may be interested in attending.

20

5th Annual Paralyzed Veterans of America Poker Run

21

Asking Alexandria at The District

23

Jungle Jubilee at the Great Plains Zoo

23

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

25

Aging Faithfully Conference

25

Eleanor Dubinsky at Levitt at the Falls

This calendar is a sampling of local events, concerts, fundraisers, seminars and more compiled from siouxfallsevents.com and visitsiouxfallsevents.com.

Visit these websites for a complete listing of events happening in the Sioux Falls area, or for more details on the events listed here.

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John King at Levitt at the Falls

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Hairball at the Sioux Empire Fair

26-27

Legally Blonde The Musical at Augustana University

5

LANCO at the Sioux Empire Fair

27

Folk Off & Rib Challenge at Strawbale Winery

6

Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles Jr. at the Sioux Empire Fair

27

Brule at Levitt at the Falls

7

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Ned Ledoux at the Sioux Empire Fair

27

Hot Classics Night at Nyberg’s Ace Downtown

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The High Kings at Levitt at the Falls

27

WoodGrain Patio Party and Beer Fest

8

BlackHawk at the Sioux Empire Fair

27

FamilyFest at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

8

Global Leadership Summit

27

Band of Horses at The District

7-11

Central Plains Region 6 Baseball Tournament

28

Burlap Wolf King at Levitt at the Falls

9

Farewell Angelina at Levitt at the Falls

28

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band w/ J. Jeffrey Messerole

9

Jeff Foxworthy at the Sioux Empire Fair

10

Kory & the Fireflies at Levitt at the Falls

12

Orion Classic Golf Benefit for Children’s Home Society

AUGUST 1

The Twilight Hours at Levitt at the Falls

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Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank

2

The Way Down Wanderers at Levitt at the Falls

2

Keith Urban at the Sioux Empire Fair

2-10

80th Annual Sioux Empire Fair

3

Pistol Whippin Party Penguins at Levitt at the Falls

3

LeAnn Rimes at the Sioux Empire Fair

3

8th Annual Outdoor University

4

Annie Mack at Levitt at the Falls

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Gov’t Mule at The District

17

7th Annual Downtown Riverfest

17-18

Sioux Falls Air Show: Power On the Prairie

18

Bill Maher: Live Stand Up Tour at Washington Pavilion

23-24

That Sounds Decent at 8th and Railroad Center

24

605 Made Night Market

26

2019 Bishop’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament

29-31

Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge

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NOTEWORTHY

ECONOMIC INDICATORS Tracking trends in business is just one way that the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is looking out for our members. Sioux Falls is a great place to do business, in part because of its diverse economy. Check here for economic indicators that help show growth and development.

City of Sioux Falls Building Permit Data

Regional Unemployment Rates

MAY 2019

APRIL 2019

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2,671 PERMITS

2017

2,337 PERMITS

2018

BISMARCK

2.6%

2,608 PERMITS

2019 0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

FARGO

2.5%

3000

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

Source: City of Sioux Falls

2.8%

RAPID CITY

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

3.0%

MAY 2019

SIOUX FALLS

CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE

2.4%

2.7%

CEDAR RAPIDS

350 OMAHA

2.9%

DES MOINES

2.2%

2.2%

LINCOLN

300

2.7%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

250

Note: figures represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA), not just city; rates are not seasonally-adjusted

Agriculture Trends

200

APRIL 2019

$9.49

$267.4 million $110.5 million

100

$274.6 million $101.2 million

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(IN MILLIONS)

0

$9.85

10

$306.0 million $146.2 million

150

50

ROCHESTER

$8.52

$8.10

$8.28

$7.88

SOYBEANS 2018

2017

Source: City of Sioux Falls

Total Construction Value

2019

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

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New Non-Residential Construction Value

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview MAY 2019

New Listings: 660 Days on the Market Until Sale: 90 Median Sales Price: $211,200 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,408 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

CORN

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

4

2

$3.58

$3.61

$3.29

$3.34

April 2018

$3.52

$3.28

March April

2019

2019

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FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

AMY O’CONNOR HOBACK Kleenrite Company

DAMON PUNT

MetaBank & Meta Financial Group

Our members do more than follow the news. They make the news. Job promotions and hirings. New projects. New partnerships.

Awards. Every day we hear about exciting accomplishments, historic milestones and other positive aspects of our member businesses that deserve to be shared. Submit news to jdoyen@siouxfalls.com.

BRAD NELSON

JAY SOUKUP

CINDI JOHNSON

Great Western Bank

Spectrum Marketing Services

Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls

STEFAN SZWARC

LINDY HILL

STEFANIE ENGEBRETSON

Great Western Bank

Avera Health

Goosmann Law Firm

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers The Ambassador Committee promotes the Chamber and assists in bringing new members into the organization. The Diplomat Committee works to maintain membership strength in the Chamber and provide outstanding customer service to members. Their volunteer service helps keep the Chamber strong.

Featured Ambassadors and Diplomats this month are: Amy O’Connor-Hoback, Kleenrite Company, seven years as an ambassador; Jay Soukup, Great Western Bank, six years as an ambassador; Cindi Johnson, Spectrum Marketing Services, four years as a diplomat; Brad Nelson, Keller Williams

Realty of Sioux Falls, three years as a diplomat; Damon Punt, MetaBank & Meta Financial Group, one year as a diplomat; and Stefan Szwarc, Great Western Bank, one year as a diplomat.

Diplomats who complete all their member contact calls each month are part of the 100 Club. One member of the 100 Club is recognized as the Service Star. The May Service Star was awarded to Lindy Hill, Avera Health.

Stefanie Engebretson, Goosman Law Firm, was recognized as the Event Champion for consistently attending Chamber events.

Diplomat Team of the Month for May went to Captain Lindy Hill, Avera Health; Craig Lindes, HOM Furniture/Gabberts Design Studio; Megan Brown, Minnwest Bank; Christy Menning, McCrossan Boys Ranch; and Janel Cole.

Professional portraits of Chamber volunteers are courtesy Chad Phillips Photography. chadphillipsphotography.com.

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New Faces & Promotions Augustana University promoted Kiana Overby to Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations. Overby will be responsible for developing compelling integrated strategies and tactics to engage and inspire philanthropic support and recognize alumni through shortand long-term initiatives that align with the strategic vision of the university.

Augustana University has hired two new employees. Joel Gackle is Director of Development within Advancement. He will be responsible for managing relationships, with a portfolio of major gift prospects and current donors. Robin Anderson Thormodsgaard is Associate Athletic Director for Development/ Executive Director A-Club. She will be responsible for managing fundraising efforts and working with donors.

Chris Hotzler, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota, was promoted to Director of South Dakota Operations. She joined Wellmark in 2017 as a Team Leader in Operations supporting Customer Service teams and has previous experience in operations management.

named manager of the Tea branch. Barnes is a South Dakota State University graduate and has been a commercial loan officer in Watertown since joining Reliabank. Adam Lund has been promoted to a newly created operations leadership position. He most recently served the bank as Humboldt branch manager. Lund will continue to work at the Humboldt location while enhancing bank wide operations for Reliabank.

Jamie Westendorf of the Sioux Falls branch has been promoted to Humboldt branch manager.

Westendorf has significant banking experience and has been with Reliabank since last summer.

Sayre Associates, Inc. recently made two additions to their leadership team. Civil engineer Adam Slowey, P.E. became an associate owner. He has been with the firm for six years and has experience with residential, commercial and industrial development projects. Civil engineer Scott Schneider, P.E. joined the board of directors and is a voting member. He has been with the firm for 13 years and has been an associate owner for four years. Schneider has extensive knowledge in construction administration and management.

pertinent to their profession. Joe Jares, HCRIR/C, Multi-Line Adjuster has earned his Haag Certified Roof Inspector for both residential and commercial, his IICRC Water Damage Restoration Certification, as well as completed the Property course at Vale Training Solutions.

Jares has his Adjusters License for Minnesota and Wyoming. Mike Weckman, HCRI-R/C, Multi-Line Adjuster has earned his Haag Certified Roof Inspector for both residential and commercial, as well as completed the Residential Policy Course at Vale Training Solutions. Weckman has his Adjuster License for Minnesota and Wyoming. Nick Hemme, AIC, HCRI-R/C, Multi-Line Adjuster, has earned his Associate in Claims designation and Haag Certified Roof Inspector for residential and commercial. Hemme has his Adjuster License for Minnesota and Wyoming.

Two long-standing leaders are taking on new roles at Innovative Office Solutions. Former president of Brown & Saenger, Lyle Dabbert is now Executive Vice President, Community Ambassador. He is responsible for spearheading Innovative’s commitment to the Sioux Falls community. Former CFO Russ Heins is now Branch Director. He is responsible for day to day branch operations and growth in the market.

Reliabank has promoted three employees in its Sioux Falls area banks. Erik Barnes has been

Claims Associates, Inc. has hired three additional adjusters for the Sioux Falls office.

Each have earned designations and licensing

Honors & Awards

Leadership

Good Deeds

Four employees of Howalt-McDowell Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company were recently honored for their work.

The International Association of Insurance Professionals recognized Nachole Gillis as Rookie of the Year. This award recognizes a new member who has made significant contributions to IAIP within the first 24-months of joining the association. Jennifer Christensen received the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Education Scholarship Runner-Up. The Insurance Professionals of Greater Sioux Falls chapter named Chris DeSchepper as Insurance Professional of the Year. The award recognizes excellence among those who have been employed in the insurance industry a minimum of ten years. Antje Peters was named Client Service Professional of the Year. The award recognizes excellence among those whose primary responsibility is in a service capacity with internal and external customers.

Doug Hoy, P.E., Sayre Associates, Inc., was elected to the board of directors for the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE). He has been with Sayre Associates for 25 years and has been an active member in the Black Hills Chapter of ISEE. He has over 30 years of experience in the explosives and rock excavation industry.

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust presented St. Francis House with a $7,500 grant to support its Homelessness to Hope Campaign. In addition, the staff from Helmsley’s Sioux Falls office volunteered at the main shelter. The Homelessness to Hope Campaign supports the construction of a new, two-story facility that will have 60 double-occupancy rooms. Once complete, the new facility will better serve guests, not only with space and amenities, but with expanded programming and dedicated room for case workers and consultations.

Mary Howard was nominated by the South Dakota Legislature to serve a five-year term on the South Dakota Investment Council Board.

The board oversees the group of professionals that manages the investment of the financial assets for the State of South Dakota, including public retirement systems, public trust funds and other financial assets.

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FACES & PLACES

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the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center and held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. It featured 35 Chamber member businesses displaying their goods and services. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center general manager Mike Krewson welcomed the more than 275 attendees to the event.

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FACES & PLACES

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featured City of Sioux Falls leaders reviewing major projects and initiatives it is pursuing within the One Sioux Falls framework. Mayor Paul TenHaken, Public Works Director Mark Cotter and Director of Innovation and Technology Jason Reisdorfer answered questions from the audience following their presentation. The program also featured a formal introduction of new managers and CEOs in the area.

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12 Blue Rock Bar & Grill hosted an Off the Clock for YPN members in June.

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13-14 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota hosted the June Morning Mingle. President Lori Clausen welcomed attendees, who enjoyed coffee, breakfast and networking prior to starting their workday. 15 New members of the Chamber gathered with ambassadors and diplomats for an introductory mixer at Blue Rock Bar & Grill in June.

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Young professionals leave a mark on the communities they serve. They bring people together, create a consensus, and work hard to make positive change.

What is accomplished today can last for generations.

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FACES & PLACES

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18 18 YPN members got a behind the scenes look at the City’s water reclamation plant during a Community Connections tour. 19 Shelly Koch shared lessons learned during her career as President of K & J Trucking, Inc. during a recent A Seat at the Table event.

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COMMUNITY APPEALS SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Community Appeals Scheduled Fund Drives The purpose of the Community Appeals Committee is to qualify and provide orderly scheduling of capital fund drives to the business community.

CURRENT CAMPAIGN

THE GLORY HOUSE OF SIOUX FALLS NOV. 1, 2019-MARCH 31, 2020 $1.35 MILLION

By vetting capital fund drives, the objective of Community Appeals is to affirm the project is a sound community investment and worthy of donor consideration.

To provide affordable, long-term housing for up to 72 offenders with immediate access to substance abuse, mental health, employment and case management services.

It is the intent of the Chamber to encourage every business to carefully consider such requests. However, we also acknowledge that many businesses have limited resources for capital fund drives, both in an ability to properly evaluate them and a sufficient budget to contribute. Our Community Appeals process is intended to provide our members with assurance that a Community Appeals campaign Is worthy of investment.

ACTIVE GENERATIONS APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2020 $1.45 MILLION

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICASIOUX COUNCIL APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2019 $1.57 MILLION

To purchase land and build a second facility on the east side of Sioux Falls to accommodate its expanding programs and membership.

Renovate existing facilities to meet the increasing safety and program standards necessary to equip local youth to be “Prepared for Life.”

For more information on the Community Appeals Committee, call Mike Lynch at (605) 373-2008.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS pursue growth opportunities It has been ten years since the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce launched the Young Professionals Network – a program designed to develop and connect young professionals in the Sioux Falls area. Nearly 3,000 members have participated in YPN, and as it looks to the future the program is expected to evolve and grow in order to meet its goal of developing future leaders in the community.

“A lot has changed in this community in the past decade, but the need to engage young professionals and support their development remains,” said Chamber President & CEO Jason Ball. “From a workforce development perspective, the YPN is a great tool that can help us in attracting and retaining young professionals who are choosing the place where they want to put down roots and grow their career.”

Since the beginning, events have been at the core of YPN. There are a variety of professional development and social networking events every month. Formats range from small group sessions to larger networking events with more than 100 people. Recurring monthly events include Morning Buzz and Off the Clock, which are held all over the city at Chamber member locations. The social events provide an environment for YPN members to form new professional connections in a casual setting.

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Professional development and community focused events, including Community Connections Tours and Our Sioux Falls, are scheduled regularly to give members an inside look at a local business or project.

One of the most popular events is A Seat at the Table, which gives members an opportunity to meet with a prominent business leader and ask questions about their career and experiences. Recent A Seat at the Table sessions have featured leaders such as Mayor Paul TenHaken, Tim Sturdevant, President & CEO of Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, and Kevin Tupy, founder of Crescent Capital Holdings.

The programming of YPN is driven by volunteers, and there are plenty of options for YPN members to serve as their time and interests allow.

COVER STORY

Left: YPN Steering Committee members at a recent meeting. Top Right: Mayor Paul TenHaken was the featured guest at a recent A Seat at the Table event.

Bottom Right: YPN members enjoy networking at an Off the Clock event.

A 24-member Steering Committee helps to drive the vision and mission of the YPN. The committee meets monthly and its members represent YPN at Chamber Ribbon Cuttings and other events. YPN members can also choose to volunteer on one of four Action Teams. Action Teams are tasked with executing specific aspects of YPN programming. They include Personal & Professional Development, Membership, Social and Civic Engagement Action Teams.

The success of YPN is demonstrated by the number of individuals who were active YPN members in the early years and are now leaders in the Chamber and their companies.

Dan Doyle, Cutler Law Firm LLP, said that involvement with YPN helped to jumpstart his career. “What drew me in is that I wanted to get involved in the community, to network, and to progress in my professional development,” said Doyle.

He joined the YPN Steering Committee and served as its chair in 2014. Over time, Doyle became more involved with broader Chamber activities. He now serves on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and is Vice Chair of the Board’s Executive Committee.

A members-only Facebook Group was created as a platform for sharing ideas and connecting with others through social media. And most recently, an online book club was created for YPN members.

Dakotah Jordan, Northwestern Mutual, took the lead in creating the club, called YPs Read. “When I left college I knew the responsibility of constantly growing, learning and developing was going to fall on my shoulders. The idea of the book club was born out of a desire for young professionals to develop ourselves together instead of on our own.”

“YPN has been integral in my professional development.

It provided a channel for me to engage in the community, opened the door to new experiences, and allowed me to form lasting connections,” Doyle said. “Because of YPN I began to engage in other Chamber activities, including Leadership Sioux Falls. These all helped open the door for me to become involved in Chamber leadership.”

Participants in YPs Read collectively choose a business or personal development focused book and read it over the course of six weeks. Discussion questions are posted weekly online through a Facebook group. At the end of each book, the group comes together in person to discuss what they learned. The group is especially beneficial for members who are unable to regularly attend YPN events but want to engage in the program.

YPN strives to be responsive to what young professionals are looking for in the program. This means regular change as some elements of the programming fade away and new pieces are added. Recently, there has been a push to create more avenues to engage with YPN online.

“I’ve seen so many people grow complacent and stagnant in their lives and careers because they don’t put a priority on their development,” said Jordan. “The people that take the time to make themselves into the best version of themselves are the ones that will propel this city forward.” chambernews.com | Chamber News 25

The 2017 Crossroads Summit

Be the change Crossroads Summit aims to educate and inspire More than 400 people are expected to gather at the Sioux Falls Convention Center on Thursday, August 15 for a day of learning, networking and professional growth. The 2019 Crossroads Summit will bring together people of all ages, from all industries and from across the region.

The Crossroads Summit is a one-day, biennial conference hosted by the Young Professionals Network of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. The 2019 agenda features two keynote speakers, multiple breakout sessions, opportunities to network and a post-party to conclude the day.

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Daschle Larson, McKinneyOlson, and Kristin HoefertRedlinger, Northwestern Mutual, are co-chairs for the Crossroads Summit. The theme chosen for this year’s event is “Be the Change” and the two have approached much of the planning through the lens of change.

“We’ll be incorporating the ‘Be the Change’ theme throughout many aspects of the day,” said Hoefert-Redlinger. “We have so many great young professionals in Sioux Falls, and we want to inspire them to embrace change in both their business and community.”

Those who have attended previous Crossroads Summits will notice a difference in the structure of the breakout sessions. The options are now grouped into one of four tracks: The State of our City; Personal Development; Professional Development; and Technology & Innovation. Attendees can pick a track and follow it throughout the day, or jump from one to the next depending on their interests.

YPN Manager Kayla Huizing described the tracks as a way to make it easier for attendees to pick sessions that align with their interests. “People attend the Summit for a variety of reasons, and we have something for everyone. The session tracks can help them find sessions that they find most beneficial.”

As in the past, all breakout sessions are led by local industry experts. “I’m excited for this year’s Summit because it is a great opportunity to learn from successful local business

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Cross roads

August 15 | Sioux Falls Convention Center

Presented by the Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network

SUMMIT MORNING KEYNOTE

ALTON CARTER Alton Carter is the Director of Youth Ministries at First United Methodist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is the author of The Boy Who Carried Bricks and Aging Out which are books about his life journey from foster care through adulthood. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Oklahoma State University and uses his story to inspire youth and adults to do all they can to “make the world a better place.” Carter makes his home in Stillwater, Oklahoma with his wife Kristin and their five children.

leaders,” said Kelsey Fonkert, First PREMIER Bank, who was an early conference registrant.

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE

JESSE ITZLER

Jesse Itzler only eats fruit until noon, loves Run-D.M.C. and enjoys living life “out of the box,” actually, he doesn’t even have a box. He cofounded Marquis Jet, the world’s largest prepaid private jet card company in 2001, which he and his partner sold to Berkshire Hathaway/NetJets. He then partnered with Zico coconut water, which they sold to The Coca-Cola Company in 2013. He is a former rapper on MTV and he produced and sang both the NBA’s Emmy Award-winning I Love This Game music campaign and the popular New York Knicks anthem Go NY Go. Itzler is also the author of Living With a SEAL (New York Times Bestseller , #1 LA Times, #1 Amazon, #1 iTunes audiobook) and Living With the Monks. When he’s not out training for his next 100-mile run or being a dad, Jesse can be found at the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks games, where he is an owner of the team. He is married to Spanx founder Sara Blakely and the couple and their four children live in Atlanta, Georgia.

AGENDA

Author and youth leader Alton Carter will deliver the morning keynote presentation. The afternoon features entrepreneur, rapper and best-selling author Jesse Itzler.

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Registration & Engagement Space

A new recognition program will also be launched at the 2019 Crossroads Summit. The YPN 4 under 40 awards seek to recognize and celebrate the achievements of young leaders in the Sioux Falls area. Four individuals will be selected from the pool of nominees and will be honored during the lunch portion of the day.

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Breakout Session 1

“We’re excited to recognize change-making young professionals through this award, and hopefully encourage them to continue embracing change.” said Hoefert-Redlinger.

The nomination period for 4 under 40 closed at the end of June. All nominees will be announced in July and a selection committee will name four winners who have demonstrated commitment to their industry, successful collaboration, leadership by example and/or a willingness to mentor and motivate others. All the nominees will be recognized and the winners announced at the Crossroads Summit.

Registration of the Crossroads Summit is open now at sfcrossroads.com. Tickets are $129 for Chamber members and $159 for non-members.

8:30-9:45 a.m.

Opening Session: Alton Carter

11-11:45 a.m.

Breakout Session 2 Noon-1:15 p.m.

Lunch + 4 Under 40 Awards 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Breakout Session 3 2:15-2:45 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Me-Up + Engagement Space 3-4:15 p.m.

Closing Session: Jesse Itzler 4:30-6 p.m.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS BREAKOUT SESSION TRACK

BREAKOUT SESSION TRACK

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Rana DeBoer, City of Sioux Falls YOU: In Practice, On Pursuit

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Matt Paulson, MarketBeat.com The Future of Remote Work

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Zach Mathers, University of Sioux Falls Leadership Lessons from the Fields and the Weight Room

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Andy Cahoy, Farmers Business Network

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Natalie Eisenberg, Click Rain, Inc. The EQ Factor: How the “Softer Skills” Help us do Hard Things

BREAKOUT SESSION TRACK

Personal Development

Technology & Innovation

Mandy Bell, Avera Health Virtual Health: Health Care Without Boundaries

The State of our City Reisdorfer, City of Sioux Falls 1 Jason Innovation: “Where we’re going, we don’t

BREAKOUT SESSION TRACK

Professional Development

need roads…”

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Vaney Hariri, Think 3D Freedom is a Skill

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Tara Allen, Allen Edge Real Estate Team Do you have a Million Dollar Mindset?

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Shawn Peterson, A&B Business Solutions Taking Your Sales and Life to the Next Level

Kuipers and Nick Gustafson, 2 Reggie Bender Commercial Real Estate

Future Development in Sioux Falls

in our City: 3 Diversity A panel discussion

2019

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Corporate Table Sponsors

Lead Partner:

Featured Sponsors:

Opening Session Sponsor:

Closing Session Sponsor: ®

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A&B Business Solutions Allen Edge Real Estate Team Augustana University Bender Commercial Real Estate Citi Cutler Law Firm, LLP Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company LLC Eide Bailly Midco Farm Credit Services of America First Bank & Trust First Dakota Title Great Western Bank Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company Lloyd Companies MarketBeat.com McKinneyOlson Novak Sanitary Service USD Community College for Sioux Falls Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.

COVER STORY Alyssa Cabellos , Morgan Stanley

What types of change do you find difficult, frustrating or annoying?

Katie Ashmore, MSH Architects

Definitely climate/ weather change.

Construction during warmer months can be frustrating in terms of commuting to work.

What is something you intend to change in your own life?

I hope I’m forever changing and evolving. I always want to have some form of change each year.

John Haverhals, Reinvented Promo

Describe a pivotal change in your life.

Starting a new company, moving to a new state and jumping into an industry without being an expert.

April Rasdal, Raspberry Mills

What types of change do you find difficult, frustrating or annoying?

I find change just for the sake of variety frustrating.

It seems that sometimes when people are placed in a new role, they feel a need to put their “stamp” on the way an organization does things without first understanding the reason they’re done that way in the first place.

Antonio Rubio Jr., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Describe a pivotal change in your life.

I quit my job of 10+ years, sold my house, moved across state lines and got married.

Everything that could go wrong did. With all the lessons that I learned it was one of the best things that could have happened to me.

Young professionals on change Nichelle Lund, Holiday Inn City Centre

What is something you intend to change in your own life?

Intentional changes that I’ve been trying to make over the last 2+ years are just to be more present in the moment. I work in hospitality and we tend to live in the future more often than not. I’m learning to live and love this moment, today, every day.

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Annual legislative report is available

DEBRA OWEN

Just the other day, a member asked what keeps our Public Affairs department busy during the summer months. He was surprised to learn our team remains engaged with the state legislative work outside of session. During the summer months of 2019, there are 19 interim committees meeting. Nearly half will focus on health-related topics, including mental health, nursing homes, and drug addiction. Our team will be attending a number of these committee meetings as the discussions will likely lead to legislation for the 2020 session.

...learn how our legislative delegation voted on bills that were important to you.

Another topic that has garnered member attention is the Chamber’s annual legislative report. The annual legislative report is a comprehensive discussion of our advocacy work for the 94th Legislative Session along with in-depth analysis on bills and the budget. The report includes an executive summary for those who want the highlights, but the body of the report is a deeper dive that identifies the key influencers and how the elections impact those influencers. You will also find a comprehensive analysis on the FY 2020 budget.

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

One of the most popular features in the annual report is the legislative scorecard. This concept is not new, but for a number of years the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce opted not to issue a legislative scorecard. Your Chamber has once again created this tool to learn how the our legislative delegation voted on bills that were important to you. At right, you can see the list of Sioux Falls area legislators who scored an 80 percent or above on the legislative scorecard.

You can find the 2019 Legislative Annual Report, including the legislative scorecard, online under the advocacy tab of the Chamber’s website or directly at siouxfallschamber.com/annual-legislative-report.cfm.

LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD Rep. David Anderson

District 16

Rep. Doug Barthel

District 10

Sen. Jim Bolin

District 16

Sen. Blake Curd

District 12

Rep. Linda Duba

District 15

Rep. Erin Healy

District 14

Rep. Kevin Jensen

District 16

Rep. Chris Karr

District 11

Sen. Jack Kolbeck

District 13

Sen. Kris Langer

District 25

Rep. Rhonda Milstead Sen. Reynold Nesiba Sen. Erin Otten Rep. Michael Saba

District 9 District 15 District 6 District 9

Rep. Jamie Smith

District 15

Sen. Deb Soholt

District 14

Sen. Jim Stalzer

District 11

Rep. Manny Steele

District 12

Sen. Wayne Steinhauer

District 9

Rep. Kelly Sullivan

District 13

Sen. Maggie Sutton

District 10

Rep. Mark Willadsen

District 11

Rep. Larry Zikmund

District 14

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber extends a warm note of thanks to all legislators who serve in South Dakota’s Legislature. We look forward to continued discussions on public policy and the betterment of our great state.

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HEADLINES

Members of Leadership Sioux Falls class 33 participate in a session in 2018.

Applications open for next Leadership Sioux Falls class The Evan C. Nolte Leadership Sioux Falls program is now accepting applications for its 34th class. The signature leadership program of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has graduated nearly 1,000 people since it launched in 1986.

Leadership Sioux Falls identifies current and future leaders of Sioux Falls and educates them on the different aspects that tie the community together, with the intention of inspiring program participants to take action to make a positive impact on the future of Sioux Falls. The program is built around providing educational experiences; thereby helping participants identify ways they can serve and engage in active citizenship of this community in alignment with their individual strengths, talents and purpose.

Terra Zahn, Sanford Profile, graduated from the program in May. She says participating in LSF played a role in her decision to run for a seat on the Harrisburg School Board – a position she now holds.

“I knew I had a calling to serve in our local community but LSF really accelerated my ability and confidence to run. The experiences I had reaffirmed that it was something I shouldn’t wait on,” said Zahn.

The Leadership Sioux Falls program runs October through April, and concludes with a graduation in May. All eight sessions of the program focus on different facets of the Sioux Falls community, and include topics such as education, local and state government, public safety, business and industry, and service.

“I found getting a true look into the workings of industries, non-profits and the local government to be an incredibly valuable experience. It is something so many of us do not have a chance to learn more about,” Zahn said. “In addition to that, networking with a group of peers at the level Leadership Sioux Falls provides is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

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LEADERSHIP SIOUX FALLS GOALS • To develop awareness of the Sioux Falls area, its challenges and opportunities.

• To strengthen leadership abilities by identifying leadership styles, skills and possibilities.

• To form a network of informed, concerned citizens who can help guide the future growth of the community.

• To educate and motivate leaders to greater involvement in the community.

The Leadership Sioux Falls Selection Committee reviews all applications and selects 30 people to comprise the class. Applicants must be a current resident or employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, be over the age of 25, attend all required sessions, and commit to serving and strengthening the community upon completion of the program. Previous applicants who were not selected are strongly encouraged to apply for the program again.

The program application, as well as a complete schedule for Class 34, is available at siouxfallschamber.com under the Programs tab.

Applications will be accepted until August 21. Tuition is $495 and is non-refundable. For more information contact Kayla Huizing at (605) 373-2002 or khuizing@siouxfalls.com.

Ag Appreciation Day to be held August 7 The 36th annual Ag Appreciation Day will be held in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Fair on Wednesday, August 7. Ag producers from around the region are invited to visit the fair and enjoy a free lunch. The event is organized by the Agri-Business Division of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

Event chair Nick Langerock, Raven Industries, Inc., describes the day as a chance to recognize the role area farmers and ranchers play in the Sioux Falls economy.

“South Dakota is special in that no matter where you live, chances are you were either raised or have ties to agriculture. It is the core economic driver to South Dakota, which is why it will always be an agriculture-first state,” said Langerock. “We always look forward to Ag Appreciation Day to see familiar faces, catch up on how things are going and show our gratitude for continuing to make South Dakota one of the hardest working and productive states in the country.”

More than 3,000 local farmers attended in 2018. More than 125 area businesses support the event financially, and more than 300 volunteers participate in serving the meal.

The Agri-Business Division Chair Larry Healy, Campbell’s, said, “We cannot thank farmers enough for their hard work and dedication in putting food on our tables. It truly is an honor and privilege to volunteer at Ag Appreciation Day.”

Volunteers serve food during the 2018 Ag Appreciation Day.

Lunch will consist of pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips and drinks.

There will be live music and entertainment, plus raffle drawings for those present. Ag producers may request an admission ticket by contacting the Chamber at (605) 336-1620.

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HEADLINES

Runners participate in the Sioux Falls Marathon.

Preparations underway for Sioux Falls Marathon The Sioux Falls Marathon returns to the streets of Sioux Falls on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Approximately 3,000 athletes from around the regional and the country are expected to run courses ranging from 5K to 26.2 miles.

The marathon is powered by the Sioux Falls Sports Authority and Sanford Health. Race day features distances for all levels of runners, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10k and the Children’s Miracle Network 5k. A portion of the event proceeds are donated to the Children’s Miracle Network.

"We are so thankful to be partnered with Sanford Health and the Children’s Miracle Network for this great event,” said Austin Bramley, project director for the Sioux Falls Sports Authority. “Each entity does so much good in our community and it’s truly a pleasure for us to give back to them.”

For the first time, the Sioux Falls Marathon Expo will take place at the Sanford Pentagon. The Expo will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants are invited to walk through the vendor booths, pick up their race day packets and encourage their children to participate in the Wermerson Youth Dash.

The Sioux Falls Marathon continues to be a success each year thanks to a large number of volunteers. Those who’d rather not run

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SIOUX FALLS MARATHON Sunday, September 8, 2019 siouxfallsmarathon.com but want to be part of the event can sign up for a variety of volunteer roles or simply cheer on the athletes at the start and finish line.

Neighborhoods and businesses along the race route are encouraged to create an enthusiastic atmosphere by cheering and supporting the athletes on race day.

The race routes are loop courses that start and finish inside the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The route features downtown Sioux Falls, Falls Park and the trails along the greenway of the Big Sioux River. The full marathon begins at 6:30 a.m., followed by the half marathon and the 10k at 7 a.m. The Children’s Miracle Network 5k begins at 10:15 a.m.

To learn more about the races, to register to run or to sign up as a volunteer, visit at siouxfallsmarathon.com.

Chamber Annual Meeting to be held Oct. 22 The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 113th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 22 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting launches the one-year term of the incoming chair, Bobbi Thury, Legacy Law Firm. Thury will take over the Chamber’s top volunteer position Oct. 1, following 2018-19 Chair of the Board Tim Sturdevant. Also at the meeting, the Chamber will share the priorities for the 2019-20 year and acknowledge the contributions of retiring directors.

The featured speaker for the Annual Meeting will be announced in mid-August.

Corey Weide, Morgan Stanley, is chairing the event and Jay Rasmussen, Journey Group Companies, is leading the ticket sales team.

Invitations will be mailed to Chamber members after Labor Day and ticket sales will begin September 1. All seats are general admission and the cost is $85 per Chamber member.

SAVE THE DATE Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 113th Annual Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Sioux Falls Convention Center

The 113th Annual Meeting is sponsored by ISG, Sanford Health and Wells Fargo Bank.

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BUSINESS SENSE

Preventing Business Fraud Did you know there is something happening in the business world that could cost you 5 percent of your gross revenue? Did you know it is preventable? According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, U.S. businesses will lose an average of 5 percent of their gross revenues to fraud.

While it is important to stay up to date on fraud trends, it can be a daunting task even for the savviest businesspeople. However, there are simple policies and practices any business can put in place to guard against the most prevalent types of fraud.

Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme happens all the time.

Businesses should be proactive to avoid falling victim to this scam by adopting policies such as: • Prohibiting all electronic wire requests. Require that all payment or fund transfer requests must be verified directly, either face to face or voice to voice.

• Using dual control on any funds transfer requests.

ELIZABETH DUFFY First Bank & Trust

CHECK FRAUD

Checks may have been around prior to the formation of this country, but their long history does not make them safe. Many people fail to consider that when you write someone a check, you are literally handing them your bank account number. Using other forms of payment, such as ACH or online bill pay, will ensure your payments get into the right hands and nowhere else.

If you must use checks, consider utilizing a fraud prevention product like Positive Pay, which is offered by many banks, and put thoughtful policies in place, including: • Never leave checks or bank records unattended in order to assist customers.

• Be cautious with the information that can be viewed by passersby, especially if your desk is by a window.

• Limit the number of employees with access to your checks.

• Any mailed checks should be taken to the post office or placed in a tamper-proof drop box.

• Keep close record of where your checks are, how many you should have, and what the sequence number should be.

• Continuously monitor your accounts for any signs of counterfeit checks.

• Report missing checks or unauthorized activity to your bank immediately.

BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE

A banker receives an email from a customer who is the CEO of a successful family-owned business. In the email, she tells the banker that she is tied up in meetings and asks the banker to originate a wire to one of the company’s suppliers. She says it is imperative the wire be sent immediately so as not to delay the shipment of some very important merchandise. Although the email came from the customer’s email account, the urgency of the request is unusual and raises red flags for the banker. The banker asks the CEO to call the bank, but she insists she cannot leave her meeting. The banker calls her office, and she answers on the first ring, completely unaware that someone had hacked into her email and was impersonating her.

This example is hypothetical, but certainly not fictional. The

• Training employees to identify red flags in emails such as improper grammar, spelling errors, unknown senders, urgent requests, or unexpected emails containing links.

SECURING YOUR FINANCES FROM WITHIN

You hear a lot about how to keep your information secure from external threats, but ensuring your finances are secure inside your business is equally important. While you trust your employees and never expect them to be dishonest, statistics show that internal fraud happens more often than you would think.

Here are a few tips to keep your business secure from within: • Never leave checks or bank records unattended in your office or in an open space. Ensure these documents are always kept in a secure location and limit access to appointed staff members.

• Limit the number of authorized signers on your accounts.

• Require dual signatures on large check items, which will ensure an employee cannot obtain or distribute significant funds without someone else’s knowledge.

• Notify your bank immediately if any signers on the account are going to change. In the event a signer leaves your business, this measure will prevent potential unauthorized access to your accounts in the future.

• Implement procedures and controls internally to keep your accounts, your systems, and your sensitive business information secure. This could include dual control, reconciliation, required consecutive days off for each employee annually, or a simple quality control process.

Instituting procedures and controls will not only protect your business from internal threats, but also allow you to give your employees the trust they need to excel.

Of all the challenges facing business owners today, fraud is one of the costliest, and also one of the most preventable. Ensure your policies do not leave you exposed to potential loss. If you are not sure what you might be missing, consult with experts at your bank, engage with a cybersecurity firm, or seek out other business security professionals.

Elizabeth Duffy is the Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Manager/ In-house Counsel for First Bank & Trust. A graduate of USD Law, she oversees a staff of seasoned professionals, protecting customers from fraud and scams while ensuring compliance with federal regulations to combat terrorist financing and money laundering.

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Contact Steven Herman at (605) 351-1960 or chambernews@siouxfalls.com.

USING YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Manage your profile in the Chamber's new Member Portal As a membership-based organization, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce strives to be responsive to what you – our members – tell us you want and need. You’ve been telling us that you’d like more options for managing your accounts online. We are excited to share that the Chamber recently converted our data management system and we now have more robust tools available for members.

DEBORAH McISAAC Sioux Falls Area

Chamber of Commerce You’ll find these tools on our website siouxfallschamber.com in the top right corner of the page under the links “Member Directory” and “Member Portal Login.” There is a lot of functionality in these tools, including exclusive member benefits. I encourage you to dive in and discover ways you can customize your experience.

One option is to manage your individual information within the Member Portal. Simply click the “Member Portal Login” link to enter the private members only area. The username is your email address. If you have forgotten your password or are logging in for the first time, simply click the link to reset.

Once logged in, you will see options to update your personal profile, set your communication preferences, pay your bills and change your username or password.

Click on “Profile Update” to open a new page that allows you to update much of the information on your individual profile. If you are the editor of your business account, you will also be able to update profiles of other individual employees. For example, you may wish to grant editing privileges to another team member or change the status of an individual who has left your company to “former employee.”

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The “Stay Informed” link allows you to set your communication preferences. Select the email groups you wish to receive and opt in or opt out of printed mailings.

Once you have updated your personal information and communication preferences, please make sure to save your changes. Your request will be submitted for approval.

The Portal homepage also displays at a glance any upcoming Chamber events that you are registered to attend. If you are in doubt about whether or not you registered for an event you want to attend, the “My Events” section is a quick and easy way to confirm registration.

What are you waiting for? Log in today to update your information and start exploring the other new functionality available to you.

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Population health: Get healthy now to prevent illness later Imagine a utopia where everyone suddenly got healthier. They exercised regularly and ate what they should. And they seldom needed to spend time and money to see a doctor for illnesses or to take multiple medications.

That sounds idyllic — but then what happens to hospitals and clinics? That’s where something revolutionary can happen. With fewer sick patients, health systems can begin moving from treating illness to supporting wellness. And the payments would follow: Money currently invested in interventions could be targeted toward prevention.

An increasing number of health systems, including Sanford Health, have started taking steps toward a climate that resembles this utopia.

Population health is difficult to grasp in a sentence or two. Even across health care systems, the movement can take on different meanings.

Sanford Health defines it as the transition to value: taking meaningful, strategic steps to help patients and the system move from taking care of people once they’re sick to helping them practice healthy lifestyles today. Then they can lower their risk of preventable conditions or incidents that could otherwise send them to the emergency room, or into surgery, or to their doctor for medications.

Patients save time, money and heartache, with prevention typically costing far less than the cure. And hospitals and medical staffs can concentrate more resources on patients with serious medical needs.

The healthiest patients may need just a doctor visit a year and their recommended screenings.

“I like to think about population health as total health,” said Emily Griese, director of population health for Sanford Health. “So that includes, ‘We can absolutely fix patients when they’re broken,’ but we can also understand and support all of the upfront work that can help that fix from ever being needed.”

This is not an easy transition; it involves many factors. Technology, for example, plays a role in collecting data about people – their age, gender, health history and risks, for starters – and analyzing it. The business side explores shifting payment models by health plans and the government.

And the human side tries to identify barriers faced by patients in everyday life, including making sustainable and meaningful changes to begin living a healthy lifestyle. It looks at how those differ for different populations: those living in rural communities; those with busy young families; or those who struggle to afford healthy foods.

Population health doesn’t just look at groups of people, though. It also allows health care teams to get personal. To pinpoint individuals

using the health care system who might need a helping hand of a different sort — and then help guide them to that helping hand.

“I think as we get increasingly better at recognizing all of the complexities around individuals’ health, that it’s not just their access to health care, it’s also their environment they live in, it’s their genetics, it’s their behaviors, it’s all of these pieces around them, and we have to get better at understanding that full puzzle,” Griese said.

Health care systems have tools and technology that can help. They can screen patients for social factors that affect how they live their lives. The screening can find out whether a patient has concerns about housing, access to healthy food, or issues with transportation.

Health care systems can also analyze data that flags, for example, which patients move often. It can show which patients visit the emergency room regularly when they don’t actually have an emergency.

Maybe they lack warm or safe housing, or they’re lonely and want to connect with someone.

Sanford Health has staff who can reach out to determine patients’ challenges and help address them. To do this work right, and most effectively, it takes a team. While Sanford Health provides high-quality health care, there is an opportunity to team up with community organizations to really make the difference.

“We recognize that we can’t do it all alone, and we’re going to have to rely on our community partners to help us take care of these individuals,” Griese said. For example, Sanford Health has partnered with Lyft to help get people to and from their appointments.

And Griese’s experience with a Volunteers of America, Dakotas research project led to a partnership between Sanford Health and the VOA, Dakotas. If a Sanford Health patient can use some kind of help with an issue outside the scope of the health care system, such as housing or substance abuse, the VOA can help address it. If the VOA sees a person in their areas of service struggling with a health concern, they can turn to Sanford Health.

Community involvement aimed toward prevention, along with advances in telemedicine, can help lift harder-to-reach populations as well.

“Now we’re helping them have the environment around them to really be healthy,” Griese said.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ribbon Cuttings

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting ceremonies for members to celebrate joining the Chamber, milestone anniversaries, expansions or remodelings. Ribbon cutting ceremonies are organized free of charge for members and are held Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The public and all Chamber members are invited to share in the celebration. Call (605) 336-1620 for more information or to schedule your event.

Groundbreaking ceremonies are coordinated by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. Call (605) 339-0103 for more information or to schedule your event.

Fleet Farm

3035 W. FLEET ST. fleetfarm.com Fleet Farm has been serving hardworking Midwestern families since 1955. They focus on providing quality products at a great value.

L to R: Cindi Johnson, Stefan Szwarc, Tammy Beintema, Angie Wahl, Pat Grieben, Derick Prelle (president/CEO), Jay Soukup, Liz Soukup and Jon Kollman.

NEW MEMBER

Gage Brothers

2800 N. BAHNSON AVE. gagebrothers.com The new Gage Brothers plant features $40 million investment in technology rarely used in the manufacture of precast concrete in the United States. L to R: Joe Dangel, Eric Anderson, Lindy Hill, Tom Kelley (president/ CEO), Warren Meyer, Jay Soukup, Bobbi Thury and Josh Muckenhirn.

NEW LOCATION

Gordmans

4001 S. LOUISE AVE. gordmans.com Gordmans is an off-price apparel and home décor retailer. L to R: Michele Schultz, April Meyerink, Marshall Selberg, Jacob Rhodes (store manager), Jay Soukup, Kelly Blaschke, Julie Nelson, Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger, Bobbi Thury and Lori Stewart.

NEW MEMBER

H Squared Communications

h-squared.com H Squared Communications is a consulting company specializing in communications strategy, social media planning, crisis communications and community engagement.

L to R: Colleen Schmitz, Jay Rasmussen, Shannon Ward, April Meyerink, Heather Hitterdal (owner), Steve Hitterdal, Megan Jansick, Dan Doyle and Terry Schmitz.

NEW MEMBER

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Jans Corporation

4700 N. WESTPORT AVE. janscorp.com Jans Corporation is proudly celebrating its new corporate office and 30-year anniversary of being a Chamber member. L to R: Dale Jans, Nathan Stallinga, April Meyerink, Joe Millar, Brian Jans (president), Tim Sturdevant, Nathan Jans, Maddy Jans, Stefanie Engebretson and Taylor Corcoran.

NEW LOCATION

Levitt at the Falls

NEW MEMBER

504 N. PHILLIPS AVE. levittsiouxfalls.org Development of Falls Park West and Levitt Shell started in the spring of 2018 with the goal of creating a venue to support the Levitt concert series and other community events.

L to R: Gita Hendricks, Steve Van Buskirk, Tom Dempster, Jennifer Kirby, Nancy Halverson (executive director), Lorrae Lindquist, Don Kearney, April Meyerink, Mayor Paul TenHaken, Andrea Miller and Mike Hauck.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS LifeScape - Autism & Child Development Center

7220 W. 41ST ST. lifescapesd.org LifeScape is expanding with a second Sioux Falls out-patient location. L to R: Hilary Kruger, Henry Kruger, Chris Filsinger, Cindi Johnson, Steve Watkins (CEO), Jessica Wells, April Meyerink, Tammy Beintema, Jay Soukup, Sophia Medalen and Megan Aesoph.

NEW LOCATION

Luca

NEW LOCATION

311 S. PHILLIPS AVE. lucas.boutique or shopatluca.com Locally owned and family operated since 2014, Luca Italian Leather of Sioux Falls features handbags and purses that are genuinely made in Italy. L to R: Sheri Papini, April Meyerink, Dan Doyle, Darci Hustrulid, Amy O’Connor-Hoback, Luca Papini (owner), Mike Fowler, Deya Thorin, Kristin HoefertRedlinger and Michelle Miller.

Miner Brewing Company and Prairie Berry Winery Taproom

NEW LOCATION

2101 W. 41ST ST., #25 minerbrewingsiouxfalls.com Prairie Berry East Bank moved from downtown to the Western Mall in 2018 and changed their named to Miner Brewing Company and Prairie Berry Winery Taproom. L to R: Brittany Elsasser, Alex Ramirez, Owen Byrnes, Stefan Szwarc, Jamie Schaunaman, Jay Soukup, Angela Avila (director of sales and marketing), Lynda Billars and Thomas Hentges.

Orthopedic Institute

810 E. 23RD ST. orthopedicinstitutesf.com Orthopedic Institute and CORE Orthopedics team up to strengthen their patient-centered approach to orthopedic care. L to R: Dr. Michael Adler, Bobbi Thury, Kristin HoefertRedlinger, Dr. Blake Curd (president), Dr. Greg Alvin, Jay Soukup, Dr. David Jones, Darci Hustrulid, April Meyerink and Dr. Jeffrey Kalo.

MERGER

Presentation Sisters

GROUNDBREAKING

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629 S. MINNESOTA AVE. presentationsisters.org The Presentation Sisters in Sioux Falls broke ground on a new 24,500 square foot residence.

The Presentation Center will provide permanent housing and guest rooms for the Sisters, office space, a group dining area and a sacred space.

L to R: Jay Rasmussen, Mayor Paul TenHaken, David Flicek, Sister Mary Jaeger, Sister Janice Klein, Jacob Bunde and Tim Sturdevant.

Scott Lumber & Supply Co.

REMODEL

4040 S. GRANGE AVE. scottslumber.com Scott’s Lumber remodeled their showroom from front to back with all new displays.

Their displays include windows, cabinets, decking, millwork and much more. L to R: Steve Schutz, Chris Filsinger, April Meyerink, Sharon Haselhoff, Dennis Hoyt (president), Kelly Vis, Lynda Billars, David Johnson and Scott Gerdes.

Spectrum Marketing Services

3626 S. SOUTHEASTERN AVE. spectrummrks.com Spectrum has six offices in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. They are celebrating 25 years in business. L to R: Wayne Grothmann, Andy Dumas, Brian Britton, Carrie Dragt, Sara Nieuwsma, Tom Cotton (owner), Jay Soukup, Lynda Billars, Scott Lawrence and Cindi Johnson.

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MEMBERSHIP

New Members

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.

An online Membership Directory can be found at siouxfallschamber.com. Want to become a member?

Call (605) 336-1620.

ACM Investigations LLC

EV of South Dakota

Intense Graphics

AVPro Global Holdings AVPro Edge

Expansion Capital Group

Jim’s Transmission Service

Security Service Alexandre Matti, (605) 205-6058 101 S. Reid St., 57103

Manufacturing Justine Murray, (605) 274-6055 2222 E. 52nd St. N., 57104 avproedge.com

Creative Steps Childcare Center

Child Care Amanda Perrion, (605) 271-5427 6115 E. Silver Maple Circle, 57110

CTI Contractors

Construction Jamie Jennings, (605) 550-7663 2601 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 102251, 57105 cticontractors.com

Cleaning Service Matt Yde, (605) 271-1325 1612 W. 41st. St., Suite A, 57105 evosouthdakota.com

Financial Services Tim Mages 5020 S. Broadband Lane, Suite 100, 57108 expansioncapitalgroup.com

Hegg Realtors Michelle T. Thompson

Affiliate-Real Estate Michelle Thompson, (605) 310-9415 6225 S. Minnesota Ave., 57108 homeslistednow.com

Hope Harbor - Parker

Associate Member Jonathon Setzer, (605) 321-7037 101 E. South St., Parker, SD 57053 hopeharbormn.org

Screen Printers Tim Lawrence, (605) 763-8044 408 S. 5th St., Beresford, SD 57004 intensegraphicssd.com

Automobile Parts & Repair Mark Huebinger, (605) 339-0454 605 E. 4th St, 57103

Meadowland Financial

Financial Planning Kristen Thompson, (605) 371-2258 300 N. Dakota Ave. Suite 513, 57104

Midwest Benefits Solutions, LLC

Employee Benefits Dennis Siegling, (605) 271-1325 legalshieldassociate.com/midwest69

Mujeres de Fe Women of Faith

Associate Member Selena Zamorano, (605) 370-0736 3801 S. Kiwanis Ave. Suite 1, 57105

Off The Wall Advertising

Advertising Jeannie Critelli, (701) 261-9233 offthewalladvertising.com

Perkins Restaurant

Restaurants Kevin Wharton, (605) 339-1310 2604 W. 41st St., 57105 perkins.com

Pink Ladies Dart League of Sioux Falls, Inc.

Associate Member Pamela Myrmoe, (605) 335-3972 3301 E. 26th St. Suite 123, 57103

Prairie Tickets, Inc.

Entertainment Brian Opp, (605) 228-0314 prairietickets.com

Reset ADHD

Lifestyle Coach Alex Hey, (605) 521-8900

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Seniorlink, Inc.

Elder Companionship Kristine Chrisopulos, (605) 681-4969 120 St. James Ave., Boston, MA 02116 seniorlink.com

Siouxpercon

Associate Member Tyson Wharton, (605) 261-2467 P.O. Box 173, 57101 siouxpercon.com

South Dakota Rodeo Association

Entertainment Dave Marone, (605) 730-2088 14150 232nd Ave, Isabel, SD 57633 sdrodeo.com

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Associate Member Monique Johnson, (605) 206-6288 1711 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Tzadik Management

Property Management Tessa Frank, (605) 799-1021 600 S. Cliff Ave., #100, 57104

Vinayak Inc. dba Teriyaki Madness

Restaurant-Fast Food Chetan Patel 4812 S. Louise Ave., 57106

Member Anniversaries 35 YEARS

Century Business Products, Inc.

Office Machines, Service, Supplies cbpinc.biz

Domino’s Pizza Restaurants dominos.com

30 YEARS RAS

Insurance Management rascompanies.com

SMG dba Sioux Falls Arena

Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their milestone membership anniversaries this month. They are part of a continued commitment to our community through their investment in the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about Chamber membership, contact (605) 336-1620 or sfacc@siouxfalls.com. Find a complete Membership Directory online at siouxfallschamber.com.

SilverStone Group Insurance Brokerage silverstonegroup.com

Sunkota Construction, Inc. Contractors-General sunkotaconstruction.com

The Duncan Law Firm LLP Attorneys ddlawsd.com

10 YEARS

The Growth Coach Business Consultants thegrowthcoach.com

Regency Commercial Real Estate

Pioneer Property Management

Transport For Christ

Property Management pioneermanaged.com

Associate Member transportforchrist.org

Raspberry Mills

FIRST YEAR REINVESTORS

Business Consultant raspberrymills.com

Marketing/Advertising dexyp.com

Recycling & Scrap Metal Processing siouxfallsscrapmart.com

ScrapMart

Dex YP

Farmers Business Network

Agriculture-Research & Development farmersbusinessnetwork.com

25 YEARS

Associate Member hartfordsdchamber,org

Bowling greatlifesuburbanlanes.com

Drywall Equipment & Supplies

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls - Annie Welsh

Northwestern Mutual Daniel K. Houg

Marco

Foundation Building Materials (FBM)

Copying, Duplicating Machines, Printers marconet.com

20 YEARS

Paystubz

Credit Card Co. capitalsvcs.com

NAI Sioux Falls

Real Estate-Commercial naisiouxfalls.com

Payroll Services/Processing paystubz.com

5 YEARS

Beef Bucks, Inc. Associate Member beefbucks.org

Overland West, Inc., dba Hertz Rent-A-Car

Camping World, Inc.

15 YEARS

Cornerstone Private Asset Trust Co., LLC

Automobile Renting & Leasing hertz.com

Carnaval Brazilian Grill Restaurants carnavalbraziliangrill.com

Grand Prairie Foods

Ready To Eat Food Processing grandprairiefoods.com

H & R Block Tax Services Financial Services hrblock.com

GreatLIFE Suburban Lanes Family Fun Center

Affiliate-Real Estate

Affiliate-Insurance northwesternmutual.com

CAPITAL Services

Accountants-Certified Public numbersandsuchprofllc.com

Real Estate regencysd.com

Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce

Management Services sfarena.com

Numbers & Such Prof. LLC

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Five questions is a monthly feature on a Chamber volunteer, member or staff member. Want to be featured here?

Call (605) 336-1620.

Five questions with James Payer II James Payer II actively pursues opportunities to be involved and to challenge himself. The Director of Development for Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons holds a bachelors degree from USD, a MBA from USF, is accredited as a Certified Fund Raising Executive and has graduated from Leadership South Dakota, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy. He volunteers with a number of community organizations, including his current service as a Chamber Diplomat and as co-chair of YPN’s 4 under 40 campaign.

What have you gained from being active in the Chamber?

JAMES PAYER II

Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons

The Chamber and YPN give me connections to three uniquely diverse categories – People, Places, Possibility. First is the people. Those who I come in contact with are truly inspirational, energetic and special. And the people cluster is never the same. Committee volunteers, young professionals, entrepreneurs, farmers, business leaders – the list goes on, all doing their part to make our Sioux Empire the best it can be. Next is the places.

The Chamber has allowed me to tour places I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to see. From Smithfield Foods to the Zeal Center of Entrepreneurship, Gage Brothers and even the State Capitol, the places you can see are astounding. And finally, the possibilities. From economic growth to tourism, and even the cutting-edge research from our biomedical partners – all are assets to our city, the Midwest and beyond – all stemming from right here in Sioux Falls.

The theme of this year’s Crossroads Summit is “Be the Change.”

How do you typically react to change?

Change, either positive or negative, is a constant in the business world. Adaptation of the new environment is key, especially on reframing the situation to best understand why the change is occurring. Often, I have to be patient with myself to pivot with the best foot forward and set my focus on what I can control versus what I cannot. I try to view the positive and move forward in belief that everything will work out for the best, spinning new possibilities and opportunities.

What is the best piece of advice you have received?

“Life doesn’t go the way you planned and be okay with that.” We have this idea of a trajectory timeline, in theory, highlighted by age, academic accomplishments and milestones of where we should be or what we should be doing. This is heightened with the prominence of social media, our self-comparison to others and the collegiate visualization of leading at the top without experience. Life will work out, and a lot of the time it takes patience. I’ve stumbled a few times over this piece of advice, but have discovered new opportunities sprout intermittently, without caution, often shifting my journey but never stopping my drive.

What might someone be surprised to learn about you?

Going back to childhood is my love of 90s country ladies music. The big hair, the iconic voices, the edgy music videos – all classics spanning an era of undeniable hits. Before YouTube I was glued to CMT, in hopes Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, The Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain or Jo Dee Messina would take over the screen. Then I would blare the speakers full blast belting the string of hits – one right after another.

What is a skill that you’d like to learn and why?

Professionally, I would like to learn Spanish, broadening my communication skills.

Personally, it’s two prong. Since I travel heavily for my career, it would be cool to obtain my pilot’s license to actually fly over our vast farming region. And to feed my artistic hunger, piano. What a rarity it would be to find a Spanish-speaking, piano-playing pilot.

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