Success continues to drive Sioux Falls
We have much to celebrate in Sioux Falls and here at the Chamber.
Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we have completed another successful Ambassador’s membership drive. Businesses and individuals continue to find value in the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce — both in what supporting the Chamber can do for an individual business as well as the collective benefits that come from joining the region’s strongest business advocacy organization.
Our economy continues to be recognized: For the second straight year, Sioux Falls was among the top 10 Strongest Metro Areas, according to policom.com. Sioux Falls is the smallest city on the list, keeping company with cities like Austin, Texas; Madison, Wis.; and Nashville. The research backs up what we already know here in Sioux Falls — our economy is robust and has created consistent economic growth despite national trends.
Construction season is upon us.
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...our economy is robust and has created consistent economic growth despite national trends.
ROB OLIVER
Numbers from the City show that construction values for the first four months of 2013 have already exceeded the benchmark of $200 million — about double what it was at this time last year at $238 million through the month of April. This is the first time construction valuation for building permits has ever reached that milestone in April. The construction cones are a respite from the late spring snow and ice and a sign that things are moving ahead in Sioux Falls.
A recent survey from the City of Sioux Falls shows that more than 90 percent of respondents ranked the quality of life here as good or excellent. People appreciated the
opportunities to volunteer and the overall image and reputation of Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce provides numerous opportunities to get involved, and working collectively with other organizations, continues to improve and enhance the quality of life here. We’re gearing up for our tourism season, which has a significant economic impact on our community and also provides ample opportunities for area residents to take advantage of attractions and events.
When things seem to be at their worst is often when we see people at their best. The recent tragedies at the Boston Mara-
ROB OLIVER
2012-13 Chair of the Board
thon and in West, Texas, illustrate our country’s ability to band together to mourn and to rebuild. Locally, the April ice and snowstorms destroyed many trees, damaged homes and left many residents without power. I thank all of our members who responded to help those in need and have been affected. Thank you also to the City of Sioux Falls leadership for their quick and effective response in assisting residents and businesses.
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
Doug Morrison
Jim Schmidt
STAFF
Evan Nolte
Thane Barnier
Joan Bartling
Jill Blom
Cathy Buchheim
Mattie Burnham
Shirley Buseman
Cindy Christensen
Rachel Crane
Blaine Davis
Amy M. Farr
Kate Foley
Nikki Gronli
Ellie Highstreet
Lesa Jarding
Jay Kaltenbach
Pat Lund
Betsy McCarty
Wendy Neuharth
Betty Ordal
Krista Orsack
Kathie Puthoff
Teri Schmidt
Susan Seachris
Amy Smolik
Alexa Steiner
Sara Weber
Carolyn Winchell
Erin Zimmerman
CVB awards travel packages through sweepstakes
The “Sights, Sounds and Sensations” sweepstakes to win a travel package for four to Sioux Falls Nov. 22-24, 2013 concluded at the end of February.
Launched in cooperation with the South Dakota Department of Tourism, the effort targeted leisure travelers in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. More than 20.3 million people were reached and generated 6,173 new leads. Ginger Hollister from Des Moines, Iowa, was the grand prize winner.
The “Get Your Game On” hunting sweepstakes to win a travel package for four to Sioux Falls, Nov. 1-3, 2013 also
concluded at the end of February. The campaign focused on positioning Sioux Falls as “THE” connection to beginning and ending travel to South Dakota for pheasant hunting. Potential hunters who were most likely to fly to South Dakota to hunt were targeted in Wisconsin, Missouri, Michigan, Texas, Tennessee, California, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and South Carolina. More than 2.5 million people were reached online with a low cost per conversion, producing 2,338 new leads. Ronald Fry from Charlotte, N.C., was the grand prize winner.
CVB promotes Sioux Falls at new show
The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) attended Destination Midwest April 7-9 in Detroit, M.I.. The show is established by two media brands in the meeting industry, Successful Meetings and Meetings & Conventions. The threeday show took place at the MGM Grand, where the CVB conducted 14 one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments with meeting planners from across the U.S. who are fo-
cused on bringing their meetings to a Midwest destination.
Midwest destinations represented at the show included North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio. The Sioux Falls CVB was one of 18 exhibitors.
Sioux Falls part of the Scott’s Ride for Miracles
Scott Ressmeyer, co-owner of Country’s Barbecue in Columbus, Ga., and 11 friends boarded motorcycles to embark upon a 21-day, 48-state journey to raise awareness and money for the needs and services supported by Children’s Miracle Network at The Medical Center.
The Miracle Riders plan to visit patients at several CMN hospitals along the way including Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. Traveling from Montana, they will enter South Dakota into Rapid City and travel to Sioux Falls. The group will stay overnight on May 15 and
continue to Chicago. They will also contribute to a blog to journal their travels.
To date, Scott’s Ride for Miracles has raised more than $430,000 to purchase equipment for the NICU and PICU at The Medical Center. Ressmeyer says the ultimate goal now is to raise $1 million throughout the course of the Ride. People interested in following their blogs may log onto www.rideformiracles.com. For more information contact Anne Holmes at (706) 660-6566 or anne.holmes@crhs.net.
Mattie Burnham, CVB Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing, meets with a planner at Destination Midwest in Detroit. Photo courtesy of www.pixel-pro.com
Landsat 8 to go operational May 30
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will formally transfer the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center for operational execution.
On May 30, LDCM will become known as Landsat 8. In addition, EROS will be recognizing its 40th Anniversary (19732013) as part of this important achievement.
The transfer is the culmination of more than eight years of hard work by NASA and the USGS EROS on the planning and development of the next Landsat satellite mission. The satellite launched on Feb. 11. The NASA and USGS EROS partnership has
existed for the entire 40-plus years of the Landsat satellite program. NASA is primarily responsible for building and launching the satellite and USGS EROS is responsible for the ground aspects, which includes flying and operating the satellite and receiving, processing, archiving, and distributing the data. EROS staff have been working to ensure the ground and network systems are in place to perform all of those tasks.
Landsat 8 going operational means that EROS will continue to add to what is the longest, most comprehensive record of the condition of the Earth ever assembled and extending the 40-year record to hopefully 50 years. More information about the May 30 event will be announced in the coming weeks.
CVB sales team blitzes Washington, D.C. area
The Sioux Falls CVB conducted their annual Washington, D.C. Sales Blitz April 1419, promoting Sioux Falls as a top meeting, convention and event destination. The D.C. area is home to thousands of organizations and associations who plan annual, regional and national events.
The annual sales blitz allows the CVB sales team to build rapport through one-onone meetings with each organization to provide information to planners on everything Sioux Falls has to offer as a host city. The CVB sales team pre-scheduled a record number of 41 appointments for the four-day blitz.
The sales team shared news on Sioux Falls’ new facilities and many planners communicated the need for additional ho-
tel rooms and breakout rooms required on site before they could book some of their groups in Sioux Falls. Ideally, 500 total hotel rooms need to be attached to the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls Convention Center and Sioux Falls Arena. Planners would also like to see a minimum of 20 flexible breakout rooms large enough to simultaneously hold 200 theater-style or 200 classroom-style sessions.
The CVB will continue to work the leads gathered from the blitz, reaching out to local community business leaders as many of the organizations require local member support to secure the business. Business leads reached out as far as 2023.
Landsat 8 launched on Feb. 11 and NASA will formerly transfer the LDCM to EROS on May 30.
MAY
JULY
CHAMBER CALENDAR
SPRING 2013 SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM
Thursday, May 9, 2013
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Instructional Planning Center (IPC) 201 E. 38th St.
MAY MEMBERSHIP MIXER
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
5-6:30 p.m.
Hot Summer Nites
Dow Rummel Village 1321 W. Dow Rummel St. Sponsored by Dow Rummel
50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting will take place at 4:30 p.m.
RSVP to 373.2018
Cost: $3
2013 ARMED FORCES DAY CEREMONY
Saturday, May 18, 2013
10 a.m. Musical Prelude 10:30 a.m. Program
Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System 2501 W. 22nd St.
RSVP to 373.2013 or afarr@siouxfalls.com
JUNE
SEPTEMBER
JUNE MEMBERSHIP MIXER & 13TH ANNUAL BUSINESS FAIR
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
4:30-7 p.m.
Sioux Falls Convention Center 1101 N. West Ave.
Co-Sponsored by Sioux Falls Convention Center & Denny Sanford Premier Center
RSVP to 373.2018
Cost: $3
2013 CROSSROADS SUMMIT
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013
7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sioux Falls Convention Center 1101 N. West Ave.
For information and to register go to: www.siouxfallsypn.com/summit
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The 27th annual class of Leadership Sioux Falls graduated Wednesday, May 1 at Callaway’s. Carol Muller, Minnehaha/Lincoln County Human Services Director, addressed the graduates and their guests.
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce continues to sponsor this community development program designed to meet the need for active participation of informed and dedicated community leaders. The main objectives of the program are: to inform and motivate participants by providing information on community resources; to identify community issues and challenges; to interact with other community leaders; and to gain a sense of community trusteeship.
Leadership Sioux Falls sessions are held monthly October-May at various times and
locations in the community. Session topics change along with the issues, challenges and opportunities. Core topics include economic development, law enforcement, human services, education non-profit volunteerism, and quality of life issues.
The quality of the participants is the true strength of the Leadership Sioux Falls program. They represent the public and private sectors and civic and community organizations in the Sioux Falls area. This year’s participants were selected from 97 applications.
For more information on the next class, which will begin in October 2013, contact Kate Foley at (605) 373-2002 or kfoley@ siouxfalls.com. Applications will be available at www.siouxfallschamber.com in July 2013.
The members of the 27th class of the Chamber’s Leadership
Daren Ray Anderson Big D Technology Solutions
Thomas Bahrenfuss McGladrey LLP
Erin Bofenkamp South Dakota Voices for Children
Bart Brost Showplace Wood Products
Amy Carter Children’s Home Society
Chris Conrad First Bank & Trust
Jessica DeJong Raven Industries, Inc.
Jennie Doyen University Center
Stacy Erdmann Eide Bailly LLP
Dave Haan Lawrence & Schiller
Amy O’Connor Hoback Kleenrite Company
Adam R. Hoier Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith PC
Tracey Hughes Dow Rummel Village
DeeAnn M. Konrad Sioux Falls School District
Blaine Larsen City of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls are:
Michael Laverman CNA Surety
Sadie Mahlen U.S. Bank
Joe Mauss Midcontinent Communications
Kacey McCarthy Sioux Empire United Way
Jay Mitchell Great Western Bank
Jeff Nagl Wells Fargo Bank
Tony Nour First PREMIER Bank
Emily J. Paulson Sanford Health
Ryan Pidde Mickelson & Company LLC
Keith A. Portner MetaBank
Shawn C. Pritchett Dacotah Bank
William J. Rezac Boen & Associates Inc.
Kristofer Ronning Ronning Companies
Nicholas Sershen Val-Add Service Corp.
Erin Steever Banner Associates Inc.
Mathew Timmer Minnwest Bank
Sioux Falls
Carrie A. VanHeel Avera Health
The 27th class of class of the Chamber’s Leadership Sioux Falls.
RECOGNITION OF CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS
Eric Anderson, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Cathy Landon, Sioux Falls Shopping News/Western Commercial Printing; and Jill Melchert, Farmers Insurance Group-Jill Melchert Agency, were the Ambassador Team of the Month for March.
Julie Nelson, Great Western Bank, was awarded Diplomat of the Month for March. Second place honors went to Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, and third place honors went to Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA Bill Rezac, Boen & Associates, Inc., was the recipient of the Retention Award and Carrie Dragt, Midcontinent Communications, won the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award. The Diplomat Team of the Month for March was: Captain Marshall Selberg, Lloyd Residential Group/Keller Williams Realty; Teri Roest, SpeedConnect; Ju
lie Nelson, Great Western Bank; Mary Johnson, Bankers Trust Company of South Dakota; and Nate Engbers, U.S. Bank
As part of National Volunteer Week, Touchmark at All Saints recognized Gail Kris tensen and Caroline Deinema, who exemplify the spirit of giving.
The Chamber held its annual Spring Membership Drive April 5-26 and welcomed more than 120 new Chamber members. Team Billars placed first in the Spring Membership Drive. Team members include: Mark Luke, Mark Luke Construction, LLC; Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors; and Dean Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency. Second place went to Team Lloyd and third place went to Team Weide. The Ambassadors enlisted the assistance of several associates. The Top Associate was Kelly Grovijahn, . Special thanks to the following sponsors: El Riad Shriners and the El Riad Shrine Circus; Carnaval Brazilian Grill; Downtown Sioux Falls, Hy-Vee; John Morrell & Co.; kRav’N, Lewis Drug, Midcon
NEW FACES & PROMOTIONS
LifeLight Communications announces several new employees to the non-profit ministry
Julie Nelson Great Western Bank
Jill Melchert Farmers Insurance GroupJill Melchert Agency
Carrie Dragt Midcontinent Communications
Bill Rezac Boen & Associates, Inc.
Eric Anderson Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Top Associates, from L to R: Chair-Elect Keith Severson, Eide Bailly; Ambassador Chair Rick Rysavy, Home Federal Bank; Kelly Grovijahn, Homewood Suites by Hilton; Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte; Gita Hendricks, Paper Pearls Jewelry; Mark McClung, Active Data Systems; and Drive Chair Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residentail Group, LLC KellerWilliams Realty Sioux Falls.
First Place-Team Billars, from L to R: Ambassador Chair Rick Rysavy, Home Federal Bank; Chair-Elect Keith Severson, Eide Bailly; Mark Luke, Luke Construction, LLP; Kristina Wolfe, Travel Leaders/Village Travel; Fong Roemling, Golden Dragon; Steve Norfolk, Norfolk Financial Insurance & Financial Services; Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte; Dean Karsky, Farmer’s Insurance Group/Karsky Agency; Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Hegg Realtors; Gita Hendricks, Paper Pearls Jewelry: and Drive Chair Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residentail Group, LLC/Keller-Williams Realty Sioux Falls.
Second Place-Team Lloyd, from L to R: Ambassador Chair Rick Rysavy, Home Federal Bank; Tammy Beintema, Sioux Falls Business Magazine; Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte; Heather Sanow, Midcontinent Communications; Drive Chair Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residentail Group, LLC Keller-Williams Realty Sioux Falls; Chris Bohlen, Midcontinent Communications; Carrie Dragt, Midcontinent Communications; Mark McClung, Active Data Systems; and Chair-Elect Keith Severson, Eide Bailly.
Third Place- Team Weide from L to R: Ambassador Chair Rick Rysavy, Home Federal Bank; Drive Chair Liz Lloyd, Lloyd Residentail Group, LLC Keller-Williams Realty Sioux Falls; Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte; Corey Weide, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC; and Chair-Elect Keith Severson, Eide Bailly.
joined the staff as Development Associates creating a new ministry team for LifeLight development and donor appreciation.
Kristen Zueger, SIOR, joined the Commercial Brokerage team at Van Buskirk Companies. Zueger’s licensed assistant, Lori Olson, also joined the Van Buskirk team.
StarMark Cabinetry announced several promotions. Jason Arp is now Plant Manager. Arp has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Dean Graveman is now Finish Manager. Graveman has several years of experience in the cabinet industry with a strong focus on the finishing component. Brian Smith is now Controller. Smith has an MBA from the University of South Dakota and several years of accounting experience in the manufacturing field.
StarMark Cabinetry also hired several new staff members. Ashley Christensen is the financial analyst/cost accountant. Christensen has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Danielle Lammi is in customer service and will graduate from Dakota State University in May with a bachelor’s Degree in General Studies with emphasis in Education, Sociology and Math/Science. Shayna Mitchell is a designer. She received her education at Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz. Tessica Grant is a designer. Grant has an associate’s degree in Architectural Drafting from Southeast Technical Institute and several years of experi-
ence in residential construction. StarMark Custom Cabinetry and Furniture (StarMark Cabinetry’s Sioux Falls showroom) hired Julie Smith as a designer and sales. Smith has several years experience designing with cabinetry and an extensive background in construction and remodeling. She received her education through National Kitchen & Bath Association’s accredited programs.
MSH Architects added Holden Rasmussen to its Intern Architect program. Rasmussen holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and studied abroad in Germany and China.
ANNIVERSARIES
Lyle D. Dabbert is celebrating 40 years of service with Brown & Saenger. He started as a part-time delivery person in 1973 and in 1989 became the owner.
ACQUISITIONS
Marco purchased Hyde Telecom Partners, Inc., a data and telecommunications company that serves clients in central and eastern Iowa. The employees from Hyde Telecom have joined the Marco team. This is Marco’s sixth acquisition in the past nine months.
HONORS & AWARDS
For the 14th consecutive year, Century Business Products received the prestigious
Premier Dealership award from Kyocera. The award was presented to the three owners, Aaron Gerdes, Kevin Jergenson and Brett Gildemaster, at the Kyocera National Convention. Fewer than 10 percent of the 435 Kyocera U.S. dealers receive this award for reaching manufacturer growth goals year to year. Century Business Products also received the Gold Medallion Service Solution Provider Award for Excellence in Customer Service Solutions at the conference. The company has received this award from the manufacturer for more than 11 years in recognition of their continued investment in technical training on hardware and software solutions.
Erin Steever, project engineer at Banner Associates, was named the 2012 Outstanding Young Civil Engineer of the Year by the Eastern Branch of South Dakota’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). This award recognizes young ASCE members who have made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and their communities during the early years of their careers. Steever holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil and environmental engineering from South Dakota State University.
Sheila Kuchta, Director of Development for Children’s Care Hospital & School, achieved CFRE certification. Kuchta is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals South Dakota Chapter.
Century Business Products, Inc. named Kyle Ruhland and Darwin Viet to Century
Business Products President’s Club for 2012. Ruhland and Viet, both of the Sioux Falls branch, were recognized for representing Century’s values, product knowledge and excellence in providing exceptional business solutions to both current and new customers in their territories. This is the seventh consecutive achievement for Ruhland, who has been with Century Business Products for 10 years. This will be the first President’s Club election for Viet, in his third year with the company.
Eric McDonald, DocuTap, was named the inaugural winner of the South Dakota Entrepreneur of the Year award. The award was presented at the Governor’s Economic Development Conference.
LEADERSHIP
Pat Chedester, owner of Sun Tan City, was recently elected to the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire.
GOOD DEEDS
Through several performances for music and comedy fans, $1.2 million was raised in Sioux Falls for the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy, a non-profit music education program for members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire. The Brennan Rock & Roll Academy will provide the first-ever free music education program for children in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire, focusing on rock & roll instruments and vocals.
Sioux Falls Armed Forces Day Program
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System
2501 W. 22nd St. Featuring 10 a.m. Musical Prelude 10:30 a.m. Program
Program includes: Keynote address from Brig. Gen. Matthew Jamison, Assistant Adj. General, South Dakota Air National Guard; Outstanding Achievement Awards presented to four reservists and guardsmen from the Sioux Falls area; Stars and Stripes Awards presented to a business and home that proudly flies the American flag year-round.
The Armed Forces Day program is sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Mili-
tary & Veterans Affairs Committee. The 2013 event is co-chaired by Mark Heisey, TSA, and Vonny Revell, Starbase.
For more information about Armed Forces Day, contact Amy Farr at afarr@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2013.In case of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to the South Dakota Air National Guard at Joe Foss Field.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: SANFORD FIELDHOUSE
Thursday, May 9, 2013
4-5 p.m.
Sanford Fieldhouse, 2215 W. Pentagon Pl.
The Sanford Fieldhouse is a premier indoor sports facility. Join fellow YPN members on a tour of the facility and learn about the training and fitness programs offered at the facility. YPN Members Only.
Cost: Free to attend.
A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. #200
Join us for A Seat at the Table with Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, General Counsel and Vice President of Corporate Development at Raven Industries, Inc. Herseth Sandlin will share her expertise on working in the private sector. A Seat at the Table allows YPN members to access the insights, wisdom and lessons only experienced leaders can provide. YPN members only. Limited Seating.
Cost: Free to attend, brown bag lunch.
YPN FOCUS WORKSHOP: HERB GARDEN PLANTING
Thursday, May 16, 2013
5:15-7 p.m.
Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping, 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon
Plant your own herbs to enjoy this summer! Join fellow YPN members at a hands-on workshop at Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping for an evening of learning and fun. Each person will be provided a pot and seeds to grow your own herbs. Oakridge Nursery experts will provide some recipes and tips for how to care for your herb garden.
Cost: $20 to attend, includes plants, pot and soil.
MAY OFF THE CLOCK
Thursday, May 30, 2013
4-7 p.m.
Bracco, 5001 S. Western Ave.
Join YPN members for our monthly Off the Clock. Network, exchange business cards and conversations. Specials include half price select drinks, $2 off others, discounted appetizers. Door prize drawing will take place at 6 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend, food/drinks on your own.
YPN FOCUS WORKSHOP - PREPARING HEALTHY MEALS
Thursday, June 6, 2013 12-1 p.m.
Hy-Vee, 3000 S. Minnesota Ave. in the Club Room
Hy-Vee Dietician Kristin will provide recommen dations for preparing healthy meals for yourself and your family. Have questions about preparing a grocery list? Want to know how to utilize items in your pantry? Have a picky eater? Enjoy lunch and learn about healthier options for you and your family.
Cost: $7 to attend includes lunch.
1101 N. West Ave.
For information and to register go to: www.siouxfallsypn.com/summit
Cost: $99 for the entire Summit (including breakout sessions. keynote speakers and meals)
To RSVP to any of these events, email ljarding@siouxfalls.com or call 605.373.2009.
YPN members who attend Focus Workshops have the opportunity to network with one another while eating lunch and learning. The YPN hosts Focus Workshops throughout the year, offering opportunities for personal and professional development and networking with peers.
The YPN 4th Anniversary Celebration was held April 18 at Spezia. YPN hosts monthly events at a variety of times to allow members the opportunity to network and connect with one another.
25+ YEARS
Bechtold Jewelry
Member Since 1907
325 S. Phillips Ave.
Advertising Arts, Inc.
Member Since 1949
3617 N. 1st Ave.
American Engineering Testing, Inc.
Member Since 1965
601 E. 48th St. N.
A-OX Welding Supply Co., Inc.
Member Since 1976
4100 N. Cliff Ave.
Aramark Uniform Services
Member Since 1981 Sioux Falls
Beck & Hofer Construction, Inc.
Member Since 1982
618 E. Maple St.
Boen & Associates, Inc.
Member Since 1969
307 W. 41st St.
Brown & Saenger
Member Since 1907
711 W. Russell Ave.
Builders Supply Co.
Member Since 1938
3501 N. Lewis Ave.
Business Archives
Member Since 1978
4205 N. 4th Ave.
City Glass & Glazing, Inc.
Member Since 1980
5003 W. 12th St.
Cliff Avenue Auto Parts
Member Since 1979
3800 N. Cliff Ave.
Dakota Corrugated Box Company
Member Since 1980
4501 2nd Ave. N.
Dakota Splash
Member Since 1988
3601 N. 1st Ave.
Dakota Sports/Dakota Lettering/Hauff Mid
America Sports
Member Since 1967
3410 S. Kiwanis Ave.
DAKOTACARE
Member Since 1987
2600 W. 49th St.
DGR Engineering
Member Since 1973
2909 E. 57th St., Suite 101
Electric Supply Co., Inc.
Member Since 1923 105 N. Fairfax
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Member Since 1979
4800 W. 57th St.
Faini Designs Jewelry Studio/F&H, Inc.
Member Since 1982
6203 S. Old Village Pl.
Farner-Bocken Company
Member Since 1976 1607 C Ave.
First Century Federal Credit Union
Member Since 1985 1512 E. Benson Rd.
General Dentistry, Ltd.
Member Since 1980
3508 S. Minnesota Ave. #108
Geotek Engineering & Testing Services, Inc.
Member Since 1988
909 E. 50th St. N.
Golden Rule Construction Co., Inc.
Member Since 1955
3905 S. Western Ave. #1
Great Plains Eye Clinic, Ltd.
Member Since 1976 1701 S. Minnesota Ave.
Harold’s Photo Centers
Member Since 1938
912 W. 41st St.
Holmes Murphy & Associates
Member Since 1959
5120 S. Solberg Ave.
Howe Heating & Plumbing, Inc.
Member Since 1963
712 E. 3rd St.
The Insurance Connection
Member Since 1981
1412 S. Minnesota Ave.
Interstate Office Products, Inc.
Member Since 1971
228 S. Main Ave.
JC Penney Co.
Member Since 1925 3200 Empire Mall
Jerke Construction Co.
Member Since 1976
2808 W. 6th St.
Johnson Shoes, Inc. dba
Arthur Johnson Shoes
Member Since 1910
2804 W. 41st St.
Junior League of Sioux Falls
Member Since 1987
Sioux Falls
Karl’s TV, Audio & Appliances, Inc.
Member Since 1958
2921 W. 41st St.
Kilian Community College
Member Since 1980
300 E. 6th St.
Kitchens & Windows Unlimited
Member Since 1973
525 N. Kiwanis Ave.
Krueger Excavating and Paving, Inc.
Member Since 1979
2400 N. 4th Ave.
Lewis Drug, Inc.
Member Since 1946 2701 S. Minnesota Ave. #1
Maguire Iron, Inc.
Member Since 1979 1610 N. Minnesota Ave.
Mailway Printers
Member Since 1952
1504 W. 51st St.
Malloy Electric, Bearing & Supply
Member Since 1971
809 W. Russell St.
McCrossan Boys Ranch
Member Since 1984
47135 260th St.
Merrill Lynch First Financial Center
Member Since 1979
110 S. Phillips Ave.
Midcontinent Communications
Member Since 1952
3901 N. Louise Ave.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter
Member Since 1987
2508 S. Carolyn Ave.
New York Life Insurance
Company Great Plains
General Office
Member Since 1978
5101 S. Nevada Ave., Ste. 200
Norman’s Men’s Wear
Member Since 1967
2621 S. Minnesota Ave.
Northern Truck Equipment Corp.
Member Since 1981 I-29 North @ Renner Exit
Orthopedic Institute
Member Since 1981
810 E. 23rd St.
P & M Steel Co.
Member Since 1970
4401 N. Westport Ave.
Park Center Dental Care
Member Since 1945
3520 S. Sheldon Ln.
Pfeifer Implement
Company
Member Since 1944
5301 W. 12th St.
The Printers, Inc.
Member Since 1987
510 S. 1st Ave.
Scott Lumber & Supply Co.-A Division of
Lampert Yards, Inc.
Member Since 1948
4040 S. Grange Ave.
Sid’s Crown Liquor Store
Member Since 1948
330 S. 1st Ave.
Sioux Empire Fair Association
Member Since 1981
100 N. Lyon Blvd.
Sioux Falls Paint & Decorating
Member Since 1913
3413 S. Minnesota Ave.
Sioux Merchant Patrol
Security Services, Inc.
Member Since 1979
1501 N. Cleveland Ave.
South Dakota State Medical Association
Member Since 1975
2600 W. 49th St. #200
Southeastern Behavioral HealthCare
Member Since 1984
2000 S. Summit Ave.
Spencer Furniture & Floor Covering
Member Since 1942
3901 S. Duluth Ave.
Sullivan, Inc.
Member Since 1984
3101 N. 4th Ave.
Sunshine Foods
Member Since 1949
530 S. Second Ave.
TruGreen Lawncare
Member Since 1979
600 E. Amidon St.
Walling Water Management/Water Treatment Chemicals, Equipment & Services
Member Since 1978
2008 N. Westport Ave.
20 YEARS
Architectural Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc.
1010 S Commerce Avenue
Farmers Insurance Group/Willadsen Agency
2001 W. 42nd St.
The Inn on Westport
4000 S. Westport Ave.
Tri-State Security and Patrol Services, Inc.
5404 W. 9th St.
15 YEARS
CCC Information Services, Inc.
100 S. Main Ave.
ANNIVERSARIES & NEW MEMBERS
10 YEARS
Harr & Lemme
Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
3408 S. Sycamore Ave.
Minnehaha County Commission
415 N. Dakota Ave.
Minnehaha Sertoma Club
Sioux Falls
Morton Buildings, Inc.
27087 Morton Ct.
5
YEARS
Flower Mill
3600 E. 10th St. #100
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
Crazy Horse, SD
Dakota Aerials Yankton, SD
Leadership Summit
Sioux Falls Member Since 2008
Sioux Falls
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
4601 W. 26th St.
Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. Larchwood, IA
Preferred Real Estate, LLC
409 E. 41st St.
Schock Companies
201 S. Phillips Ave. #100
Sioux Falls Amateur Baseball, LLC-Sioux
Falls Saints
600 S. Main Ave. #102
Sioux Falls Chiropractic 830 E. 41st St.
SpeedConnect
2220 West 41st St.
Value Place Hotels
1109 S. Lyons
Wild Sage Grille
300 N. Cherapa #102
Barrels and Bottles Etc.
Wine and Beer Making Supplies
Debbie Plucker, (605) 271-9463
2027 W. 41st St., 57105
Building Miracles for Kids, Inc.
Associate Member
Rachael Weissenburger, (605) 310-4475
309 W. 43rd St. #102, 57105 www.builtbyrosewood.com
CH Patisserie
Bakery/Bakers
Chris Hanmer, (702) 523-9390
309 S. Phillips Ave., 57104 www.chpatisserie.com
Fireworkz Store
Fireworks, Wholesale-Retail
Mike Denning, (605) 261-9403
Fit My Feet
Orthotics & Shoes
Orthotic Shoes
Charlene Kolterman, (605) 274-0138
2105 B S. Minnesota Ave., 57105
Humana
Insurance
Sandy Robar, (605) 728-1115 www.humana.com
Jackson Lewis LLP
Associate Member
Chris Hoyme, (402) 391-1991
10050 Regency Cir. #400, Omaha, NE, 68114 www.jacksonlewis.com
Jamison Company
Real Estate
Real Estate
Beth Jamison, (605) 359-0448
www.jamisoncompanyrealestate. com
Meyer Enterprises
Lawn Care and Snow Removal
Corby Meyer & Chris Knight (605) 360-8211
Patti Bates
Clothing Consultant
Patti Bates, (605) 275-9590
PC Scrapper
Computers-Recycling
Larry Giannini, (605) 271-2616
2914 W. 3rd St., 57104 www.bnbsfsd.net
Primal Nutrition
Nutritional Products
Nick Ridenour, (605) 362-5770
5237 W. 26th St., 57106
S.F. Foot Specialist PLLC
Podiatrists
Gabe Rodriguez, DPM, (605) 274-2564
3900 W. 41st St., 57106 www.siouxfallspodiatrist.net
Secure Healthcare Solutions
Healthcare-IT Security Services
Buzz Hillestad, (605) 368-1939
700 S. Washington Ave. #200, 57042 www.protectmyphi.com
Sioux Falls Satellite
Satellite, Internet, Cellular Service
Jeremy Frey, (605) 335-3474
1006 W. 41st St., 57105 www.siouxfallssatellite.com
Sioux Falls Stallions
Sports-Professional
Daryl Halling, (605) 880-4436
1900 60th St. N., 57107 www.siouxfallsstallions.com
Verizon Wireless-
Z Wireless
Cellular Phones & Service
Kimberly Joens, (605) 361-4110
7505 S. Louise Ave., 57108 www.gozwireless.com
Meet the school board candidates
Chamber to host candidate forum May 9
The 2013 Sioux Falls School Board elections will be held Tuesday, May 21. You must have registered by May 6 and live in the Sioux Falls School District in order to vote. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters will host the Sioux Falls School Board Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at IPC, 201 E. 38th St.
For more information about the election, go to www.sf.k12.sd.us.
The Chamber asked the candidates to share some information; here are their responses in the order they are listed on the ballot:
MATT LEEDOM
Occupation: Management, Ova tions Food Service, Sioux Falls Conven tion Center
Family: Wife
Mary, sons Evan and Kaden
Education:
South Dakota State University, Pre-Mortuary; St. Petersburg College, Mortuary Science.
Years Residing in Sioux Falls:
Years residing in Sioux Falls: 13
Why I want to serve on the Sioux Falls School Board: I am a strong believer in public education. The early years of a child’s education are fundamental in helping children reach their fullest potential. Sioux Falls has a great school system, and working with district employees and School Board members to make it even bet ter is a priority of mine.
CARLY REITER
Occupation:
Registered Nurse, Sanford Hospital
Why I want to serve on the Sioux Falls School Board: We need to ensure challenging curriculum, prepare students for future endeavors, and offer opportunities through extracurricular activities. I will work for a first-class education while limiting the burden on taxpayers and exploring additional funding options. I want to be the conservative voice to maintain curricu lum, manageable class sizes, and safety.
JOSHUA SCHORZMANN
Occupation: Waiter, Darden Res taurants, Inc.
Family: Katie, daughter Kylie
Education: sociate’s degree in Liberal Arts, Kilian Community College; Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/History, University of Sioux Falls; Master’s degree in History, University of South Dakota
Family: Aaron, daughters Rea gan and Camryn
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Manage ment, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, South Dakota State University Years Residing in Sioux Falls: long resident, other than college (30 years)
Why I want to serve on the Sioux Falls School Board: I believe that strong schools are the foundation of our community. The two factors that influence a student’s success most are having great teachers and parents who are engaged. I want to participate in making decisions that will positively impact the students at all levels of education in Sioux Falls.
ing with parents, staff, teachers, administrators and concerned citizens to continue to shape the future of our school district. My own kids are fourth generation gradu-
KENT ALBERTY
Occupation: Coowner Employment Edge Staffing and Business Services
Family: Wife Luanne, sons: Kyle, Judd and Jess (deceased)
Education: Washington High School, attended South Dakota State Uni-
Years residing in Sioux Falls: Lifelong resident
Why I want to serve on the Sioux Falls School Board: I look forward to responsibly serving the taxpayers, and work-
ates of the Sioux Falls Public Schools; I could not be more proud of them.
Sioux Falls Public School Board
ELECTION MAY 21
Learn more about the candidates at the candidate forum May 9, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the IPC (201 E. 38th St.)
Co-sponsored by:
of
Darden Restaurants
League
Women Voters of Sioux Falls
Learn more about the ACA May 22
Business owners and managers who want to know more about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) have an opportunity to attend a free educational session Wednesday, May 22.
It will take place Wednesday, May 22 from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event is free and open to the public. Information will be presented by Tom Pruner, CPA and Partner at Eide Bailly LLP. Pruner has more than 30 years tax experience with an emphasis on providing trust and estate income taxation, estate and gift taxation and retirement plan services. He serves as a Health Reform Office Champion.
As of Jan. 1, 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will require all individuals in the U.S. to have some
form of health insurance. The Act affects all businesses; however, large employers with 50 or more full-time employees have an important decision to make.
This Advanced Health Care Reform session provides up-to-date information on the current status of health care reform and the latest changes. This session will be discussing the following topics: review and discuss the changes to health care reform and its impact on employers; update employers on the progress of the set-up of state and federal exchanges; understand available health care options and the decision your business will need to make and implement by Jan. 1, 2014.
To register, contact Carol Johnson at cpjohnson@eidebailly.com or (605) 367-6700.
Contact the Chamber’s Membership Department to learn about the many benefits of belonging to the region’s premier business organization. Call 605.336.1620, email sfacc@siouxfalls.com or go to siouxfallschamber.com to learn more.
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.
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY CORRECTION
The phone number for Grainger, Inc. listed in the 2012-13 Chamber Membership Directory is incorrect. Please use (605) 339-3636.
Looking for a Chamber member by name or business category is easy using the Chamber’s online directory at www.SiouxFallsChamber.com; click on the Membership Directory button in the upper right hand part of the screen.
ABC Pediatric Dentistry
6908 S LYNCREST PL
ABC Pediatric Dentistry provides caring, compassionate dental care for kids. L to R: Amalia Flynn, John Kramer, Chad and Tanner Aeschlimann, Rick Rysavy, Kristen Zueger, Dr. Laura Aeschlimann (dentist/owner), Lori Lewison, Jessica Kerher, Paula Rokusek and Shannen Schlapkohl.
Bozzell Cabinet Company
27071 MUELLER PL
Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire WWW CRIMESTOPPERSOFTHESIOUXEMPIRE COM
Crimestoppers of the Sioux Empire is a volunteer organization that assists law enforcement by providing an anonymous process to report a crime. L to R: Terry Mixell, Lyle Dabbert, Angie Wahl, Karen Noonan, Mark Buehler, Tom Simmons (president), Kathy Reed, Rick Rysavy, Josh Callahan and Tim Stark.
Designer Dentistry & Smiles
6100 W 41ST ST #101
Designer Dentistry & Smiles takes pride in helping their patients achieve and maintain beautiful smiles and healthier gums and teeth. L to R: John Park, Dr. Nichole Cauwels, Larry Ayres, Dr. Kendra Zuercher, Rick Rysavy, Dr. Adam Holecek, Julie Nelson and Steffanie Liston-Holtrop.
Bozzell Cabinet Company designs and builds cabinetry for all areas of the home. L to R: Brian Gronli, Nick
Amy
Liz
Connecting Point Computer Center
3710 S KIWANIS AVE
Connecting Point Computer Center is a regional technology company assisting clients with the sales, service and support. L to R:
Did you know? In 2012, over 1,058,000 people visited Sioux Falls with an economic b ene t to the city of over $226,360,202.
Bentele, Bill Rezac, Chad Bozzell (owner), Ritch Noble,
Bozzell,
Lloyd, Kristen Zueger and Chad Johnson.
Mike Hauck, Bryan Waege (CEO), Rick Rysavy, Jim Platt (Vice President/ GM), Dan Doyle, Karen Noonan, Mary Johnson and Alan Rogers.
Direct Digital Control and TAB Systems
619 S LYONS #200
Direct Digital Control provides temperature control, energy management and automatic solution. TAB Systems Inc. is a professional, independent HVAC testing service for the Midwest. L to R: Wade Sandpa, Ruth Christopher, Paul Ronkon (owner, TAB Systems), Rick Rysavy, Kasey Abbott (president, Direct Digital), Larry Ayres, Julie Nelson, and Lance Beier.
Golf Etc.
3502A W 41ST ST
Golf Etc. Sioux Falls offers a high-tech; personalized approach to custom fit your golf game. L to R: Jim Driscoll, Rick Rysavy, Wendy Bergan, Dr. Dave Kapaska, Jared Frank (owner), Derek Kattenberg, Julie Frank and Tyler Frank, Nate Welch and Tom McCarthy.
Lindquist & Vennum LLP
101 S REID ST , SUITE 302
Lindquist & Vennum LLP is a premier law firm with exceptional experience and deep roots serving the South Dakota business community. L to R: Dan Fritz, Julie Nelson, Jack Nichols, Steve Van Buskirk, Amy Ross Lauck, Brian Kirby, Dick McNeil, Lee Magnuson (partner in charge), Mavis Van Sambeek, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Jordan Veurink, Jo Theodosopoulos, Amy Arndt, Rod Carlson, Mary Akkerman and Heath Oberloh.
PuroClean Restoration Services
330 N MAIN AVE
PuroClean Restoration Services is a fire and water damage restoration company that is also certified in mold-mildew removal and biohazard clean-up. L to R: Bart
O’Connor
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
You can manage your Chamber membership information 24/7 through the Members Only . Make changes to your contact information, register for events, pay invoices, launch a Member to Member Discount or take advantage of discounts offered by other Chamber members, or show your commitment to the Sioux Falls community by displaying a Chamber membership ePlaque on your own business’s website.
It’s free with your membership … it’s easy … and it’s another one of the many benefits of being a member of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
or 373-2014.
Meador, Tiffany Miller, Tom Burchill, Amy
Hoback, Kyle Eberts (President), Angie Wahl, Connie Eberts, Kristen Zueger, Ray Eberts and Dustin Haber.
summit
WANT TO ADD IN GREAT BREAKOUT SESSIONS, TOO?
Attend the entire Summit for just $99. Visit www.siouxfallsYPN.com/summit to register for all or part of the Summit. Be sure to invite young professionals from your office to join you! For group ticket information, call 373.2009.
CHAMBER MEMBERS: You don’t have to be a member of the YPN to attend all or part of this one-day summit to learn more about multiple generations working together. Attend the keynote breakfast or luncheon — or the entire summit — and learn from and with young professionals from across the region!
Breakfast Keynote Speakers:
Learn more about “Social Gravity: Harnessing the Natural Laws of Relationships” from the dynamic duo known as Talent Anarchy. They’ll reveal the conventional wisdom that “it’s not what you know, but who you know” that matters.
Cost to attend the breakfast only: $25
Lunch Keynote Speaker:
Jenn Lim created her company with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh to inspire happiness in work, community and everyday life. She created the first Culture Book for Zappos.com in 2005 and has produced it ever since. 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.
Cost to attend the lunch only: $35