November 2016 Chamber News

Chamber News November 2016

A PUBLICATION OF THE SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EVAN NOLTE

KING OF COLLABORATION

Vol. 52, No. 2

IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY

Evan Nolte: King of Collaboration......... 24-28 FEATURES

Levitt at the Falls kicks off Chamber Appeals campaign. . . . . . . . . . 29 Shop small on Small Business Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 IN THIS ISSUE: Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Economic Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Faces & Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-24 Community Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Evan Nolte congratulations and well-wishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-43 Member Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Business Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Headlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Visitor Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Chamber Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-59 Membership Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

ON THE COVER Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte plans to retire at the end of 2016 after leading the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce for 37 years. He is pictured on Phillips Ave. in downtown Sioux Falls. Photo by Chad Phillips Photography.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Reflections on an extraordinary career How can you thank someone for giving 37 years of their life to a city?

In Evan Nolte’s case, you begin with well deserved accolades from friends, colleagues and civic leaders – the folks many of us heard from in the wonderfully crafted video tribute featured at the Annual Meeting of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. I saw many of you there – so thank you for supporting the Chamber at what was a terrific evening.

DAVE KAPASKA, D.O. 2016-17 Chair of the Board

Evan led our Chamber — and city — through an era of great change and development.

Add countless personal notes of appreciation many of us have been – and will be – passing on since Evan, the Chamber’s longtime president and CEO, announced his retirement. I know many of you already have taken the opportunity to express your gratitude for a job well done.

Then mix in a community event that will lift up Evan and his amazing contributions in such a way that will place a bow on a memorable chapter in our city’s history. Look for details on that celebration in the weeks ahead. That’s all part of how we are leading the Chamber’s salute to Evan.

But there’s one more way that is even more important: Find someone who will continue the remarkable work Evan has done to shape this city through its business leadership. A successful Chamber president builds relationships, thinks strategically and works collaboratively while keeping an eye on the far horizon. That’s what Evan has done, and that’s what our next leader will do.

While we will miss Evan and his unique brand of leadership, we are hard at work identifying the person who will fill that vitally important role in the years to come.

You could say that Evan joined the Chamber at a pivotal time in our city’s history. Eighty thousand people called Sioux Falls home. In large part, nobody lived south of 57th Street.

Look at us today. In 37 years, our population has doubled and growth – in all directions, in all ways – continues to transform Sioux Falls into an increasingly vibrant city.

Evan has led our Chamber – and city - through an era of great change and development. It was a big job, and he did it well. While finding a replacement is a daunting task, our selection committee is working hard. Here’s what we know: The success of the past is no guarantee of success in the future, and we are committed to selecting a leader who is up to the many challenges of our rapidly changing city and economy.

So, hat’s off to Evan for an extraordinary career! Let’s send him into retirement in style.

Together, then, we will face the future. With your support, and new, committed leadership, the future is bright indeed.

2016-17 SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR DAVE KAPASKA, D.O.

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center CHAIR-ELECT STEVE VAN BUSKIRK Van Buskirk Companies VICE CHAIR TIM STURDEVANT Sturdevant’s Auto Parts TREASURER BOBBI THURY Legacy Law Firm, P.C. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR PAUL BRUFLAT CNA Surety PRESIDENT/CEO EVAN NOLTE Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS BILL ALBRECHT WENDY BERGAN JDS Industries DAN DOYLE Cutler Law Firm GARY GASPAR Interstate Office Products SHARON HASELHOFF Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort MIKE HAUCK Accord Commercial Real Estate, LLC JOHN HENKHAUS The Everist Company JAY HUIZENGA KELOLAND-TV DEAN KARSKY Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency LAURIE KNUTSON EmBe MARK MICKELSON Mickelson & Co. CHRISTY NICOLAISAN Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls ALEX RAMIREZ USA Media TV CARL WYNJA U.S. Bank

EX-OFFICIO CINDY HEIBERGER Minnehaha County Commission MAYOR MIKE HUETHER City of Sioux Falls DR. BRIAN MAHER Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System JIM SCHMIDT Lincoln County Commission TODD THOELKE Sioux Falls School Board ROBERT WEHDE Sioux Falls Catholic Schools CHAMBER & CVB STAFF EVAN NOLTE President/CEO CLAY BAK CVB Sales Manager THANE BARNIER Web Development & IT Manager MATT BARTHEL CVB Communications Manager JOAN BARTLING Finance & Accounting Director JILL BLOM Graphics & Communications Specialist SHIRLEY BUSEMAN Receptionist CINDY CHRISTENSEN Agri-Business Division Manager RACHEL CRANE CVB Host City Manager JENNIE DOYEN Marketing & Communications Manager ANNA ELIASON CVB Sales Manager AMY M. FARR Membership Sales & Retention Manager JEFF FEJFAR Web Designer LAUREN FOSHEIM Small Business & Leadership Development Manager

MARY HUBLOU CVB First Impressions Manager/Project Assistant JAY KALTENBACH CVB Services/Resale Manager MARK LEE Public Affairs & Communications Director PAT LUND Membership Development Director MIKE LYNCH Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations JILL NIEDRINGHAUS CVB Sales Assistant WENDY NEUHARTH Membership Services Administrative Assistant KRISTA ORSACK CVB Director of Marketing KATHIE PUTHOFF CVB Administrative Assistant TERI SCHMIDT CVB Executive Director KAYLA SCHOLTEN Young Professionals Network Manager TERESA SCHREIER Public Affairs & Communications Assistant SUSAN SEACHRIS Administrative/Accounting Assistant EMILY SPERRY CVB Creative Development Manager TATE STENSGAARD CVB Sales Manager JACKIE WENTWORTH CVB Sales Manager VALERIE WILLSON Membership Events Manager ERIN ZIMMERMAN CVB Sales 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.

FEATURED EVENTS NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP

MIXER & HOLIDAY FAIR

SPONSORED BY:

TUESDAY, NOV. 22

4:30-7 p.m.

Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center 3200 W. Maple St. The November Mixer also includes the Holiday Fair, featuring Chamber members displaying their holiday gift ideas.

Booths for the Holiday Fair are sold out!

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

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

2016 VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES FRIDAY, NOV. 11

10:30 a.m.

Lincoln High School, 2900 S. Cliff Ave. DETAILS: Sponsored by the Chamber’s Military & Veterans Affairs Com-

mittee and other veterans organizations, this annual program recognizes those who have served. This year’s program will focus on the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and includes a mass colors presentation of flags from various military, veterans and service/civic club organizations in Sioux Falls along with a performance by the Singing Legionnaires of American Legion Post 15 and address by keynote speaker Bishop Paul J. Swain, a Vietnam veteran.

COST: Free and open to the public MORE INFORMATION: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

SIOUX FALLS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING THURSDAY, NOV. 17

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St DETAILS: The annual meeting of the Development Foundation will in-

clude the distribution of this year’s annual report, as well as the presentation of the Spirit of Sioux Falls Award. A brief business meeting will begin at 5:15 p.m.

COST: Free to attend, complimentary hors d’oerves and cash bar RSVP: marya@siouxfalls.com

EVAN NOLTE’S RETIREMENT PARTY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

4:30-6:30 p.m.

The Country Club of Sioux Falls, 3400 W. 22nd St. DETAILS: Help us recognize President/CEO Evan Nolte on 37 years of dedicated service to Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, and celebrate his upcoming retirement.

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

DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER TUESDAY, DEC. 13

4:30-6:30 p.m.

The District, 4521 W. Empire Pl. DETAILS: Sponsored by The District COST: $5 or use your Mixer Pass RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

GOOD MORNING SIOUX FALLS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017

7-8:30 a.m.

Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W. Maple St. Washington/Lincoln/Roosevelt Rooms DETAILS: Sponsored by the Chamber’s Diplomat Committee & Issues

Management Council. Hear from Sioux Falls area legislators about their goals for the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session.

COST $20 RSVP: vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

NEW MEMBER MIXER TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017

4:30-6 p.m.

Cherry Creek Grill, 3104 E 26th St. DETAILS: New Chamber Members (or anyone who wants to learn more about the Chamber) are invited to this Mixer to learn more about the Chamber and visit with other new Chamber members.

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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

A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH KARLA SANTI WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9

Noon-1:00 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: Karla Santi is chief executive officer

and founding partner at Blend Interactive, a firm that helps institutions and agencies tackle complicated web and content problems. As CEO, she is in charge of day-to-day management and operation of the office. She also leads the company’s mission and vision, paying close attention to Blend’s values of passion, progress, advocacy and integrity.

Because of her experience as creative director, project manager, scrum master, and designer, she has a well-rounded vision for Blend, a company she started more than 11 years ago with her two business partners. Karla serves as the chair of the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Leadership Council and is an active mentor through Embe’s Women’s Leadership Program.

She also strives to encourage young women to explore STEM programs and pursue careers in technology.

A Seat at the Table is open to the first 20 people to register, and for YPN members only.

COST: $10, includes lunch.

MEMBERSHIP TEAM MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9

4–5 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: The YPN Membership Team focuses on membership engagement, growth and retention and is open to ANY YPN member looking to get more involved and have an input on YPN events and activities. The Membership Team meets the second Wednesday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. Join us!

COST: Free to attend, open to YPN members!

YPN NOVEMBER OFF THE CLOCK THURSDAY, NOV. 17

4-7 p.m.

Spezia Restaurant, 4801 S. Louise Ave. DETAILS: Grab your friends and coworkers

and join us for our November Off the Clock at Spezia. Connect, unwind, and meet new people!

COST: Free to attend, drinks/food on your own.

YPN FOCUS WORKSHOP: HOLIDAY GIFTS - EFFECTIVE PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR FAMILIES WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

Noon-1 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: American spend billions of dollars

for holiday gifts annually - but how many of them really last? Have you ever thought about or talked to your family members about making a long lasting yet affordable present for yourselves and children? Have you ever thought about your role as a child to preserve the family legacy?

Join us to find out the inexpensive means to protect yourselves and your loved ones against uncertainties and why it is necessary for just about every family, wealthy or not, to actively plan for the future to avoid shrinkage of family wealth.

PRESENTERS: Beatrice Skyberg & Tom Pruner, CPAs at Eide Bailly.

COST: $5, bring your own lunch.

SOCIAL ACTION TEAM MEETING TUESDAY, DEC. 6 4-5 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 DETAILS: The Social Team meets the first

Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m., and is open to ANY YPN member looking to get more involved. Join us!

The YPN Social Team focuses on social events that showcase our community while providing a positive environment for networking, socializing and developing connections.

COST: Free to attend, open to YPN members!

YPN MORNING BUZZ - DOWNTOWN WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Pappy’s, 101 S. Phillips Ave. DETAILS: Network with other YPN members

over a cup of coffee! Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker, and don’t forget your business cards. Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation!

COST: Free to attend, drinks/food on your own.

YPN MORNING BUZZ - SOUTH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

7:30-8:30 a.m.

Panera Bread, 5117 S. Louise Ave. DETAILS: Network with other YPN members

over a cup of coffee! Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker, and don’t forget your business cards. Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation!

COST: Free to attend, drinks/food on your own.

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NOVEMBER Events listed are compiled from siouxfallsevents.com and visitsiouxfallsevents.com.

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.

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

By combining the calendars, you can see when there’s going to be a large number of visitors in the community and learn about events and activities you want to attend.

For more information about visitor-related activities, contact the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau at (605) 275-6060. Learn more details about any of the following events by logging on or contact the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at (605) 336-1620.

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AU and the All City Middle School Band “Desert Roads”

10

South Dakota Chamber Economic Outlook Seminar

10-13

School House Rock Live! Jr.

10-13

The Great Gatsby

11

Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire

11

Lynch Mob

11

One Autumn Night

11-12

Sioux Empire Arts and Crafts Show

12

AU 59th Annual Band Festival Grand Finale Concert

12

Abbey Road - Live Tribute to the Beatles

12

Five Finger Death Punch and Shine Down

13

High Plains Woodwinds Fall Concert

17

2nd Annual Recycle the Runway benefiting Dress for Success Sioux Falls

17-20

Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure

17-30

USF Theatre Production: Much Ado About Nothing

18

Alina Kiryayaeva

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Alicia Olatuja

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19 Everclear

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AU Bands present: “A Most Wonderful Christmas”

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Chase Rice with Special guest Ryan Hurd and Lacy Cavalier

8

Ralphie May

19

South Dakota Sympony: Jon Kimura Parker plays Brahms

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Sleeping Beauty

20

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

10

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience

21

An Evening with Henry Rollins

10

Reindeer Games

25

25th Annual Parade of Lights

10

South Dakota Symphony: Holiday Collage Matinee

26 Hairball

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Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith

26

Jingle Bell Run

14-17

Elf Jr. — The Musical

26

I Love the 90s

16

The Fab Four — The Ultimate Tribute

26

The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show

18

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers

28-29

RENT 20th Anniversary

19

Impractical Jokers

19-23

Elf Jr. — The Musical

DECEMBER 1

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

JANUARY

1

Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience Holiday Concert

4-8

Cirque du Soleil Ovo

2

Tonic Sol-fa Holiday Concert

14

Eric Church

2-4

Augustana University Christmas Vespers

19-22

Calendar Girls

3

Breakfast with Santa

20-21

Monster Jam

3

Purple Reign

26-29

Calendar Girls

7

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Congratulations EVAN NOLTE

ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT. YOU HAVE EARNED IT.

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

SEPTEMBER 2016

AUGUST 2016 11,423 PERMITS

2014 2015

10,317 PERMITS

2016

Bismarck 2.5%

6,000 PERMITS 0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

Fargo 2.3%

12000

Source: City of Sioux Falls

City of Sioux Falls Total Construction Value

Rapid City 2.6%

SEPTEMBER 2016 $600

Total Construction Value

$500

Rochester 3.1% Cedar Rapids 4.3% Des Moines 3.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

$400

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

Agriculture Trends

$300

AUGUST 2016 $573.4 million $249.2 million

$200

SOYBEANS

$12

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

$546.0 million $189.3 million

$10.20

$10

$9.71 $9.66 $9.12

(IN MILLIONS)

0

Sioux Falls 2.1% Omaha Lincoln 3.5% 3.0%

New Non-Residential Construction Value

$100

Minneapolis/ St. Paul 3.6%

$454.6 million $52.3 million

2014

$9.93

$9.41

$8

2015

2016

Source: City of Sioux Falls

$6

CORN

(PER BUSHEL) U.S. SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls Region Housing Overview SEPTEMBER 2016

New Listings: 506 Days on the Market Until Sale: 84 Median Sales Price: $185,000 Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,456 Source: RASE (Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire)

$4

$3.68

$3.60

$3.38

$3.39

$3.21

$2

August

2015

$3.07

July August

2016

2016

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

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FACES & PLACES

Faces & Places

LYNDA BILLARS

The Lynda B. Advantage/ Team Billars & Associates KW

JACK DYVIG

Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club

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.

BERNIE DEWALD

LARRY AYRES

MIKE LYNCH

JENNIE DOYEN

McKinneyOlson Insurance

Forward Sioux Falls

Ayres Group

DAREN ANDERSON Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Recognition of Chamber Volunteers The Ambassador Team of the Year for 201516 was Team Billars: Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Team Billars & Associates KW; Larry Ayres, Ayres Group; and Bernie DeWald, McKinneyOlson Insurance.

The 2015-16 Ambassador of the Year was Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Team Billars & Associates KW. The 2015-16 Diplomat of the Year was Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc. The following Diplomats were recognized for their leadership efforts in serving as Team Captains during the 2015-16 Chamber Year: Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc.; Janel Cole, Cole Notary, LLC; Carrie Dragt, American Cancer Society; Stefanie Engebretson, American Bank & Trust; Sheila Hoff, Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls; Derrick Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency; Marshall Selberg, Lloyd Residential Group.

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Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc., was awarded Diplomat of the Month honors for September. Second place honors went to Stefanie Engebretson, American Bank & Trust and Julie Nelson, also with American Bank & Trust, was awarded third place honors. The ribbon cutting attendance award went to Kelly Grovijahn, YOLI the Better Body Company, and the Reinvestment Award was awarded to Aaron Neiman, Dacotah Bank.

The Diplomat Team of the Month for September was: Captain Carrie Dragt, American Cancer Society; Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimist Club; Nicole Raml, Comfort Inn & Suites; Suzie Folkerts, Dacotah Bank; and Brian Spader, New York Life.

Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimist Club, was honored with the Spirit of DeWald award. Named after long-time Chamber volunteer Bernie DeWald, this award annually recognizes an individual who has achieved professional distinction and made significant community service contributions both locally and statewide. To be considered, a person must be a Chamber member, assist the Chamber in reaching its goals, be involved in other community, professional or charitable organizations and present a positive attitude and professional image on behalf of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

Faces & Places is great way to use your membership to be seen. This column appears each month in Chamber News and features information about Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers. Submissions may include grand openings, changes in management, moves, expansions, major developments and award recognition. Submit news using the Faces & Places form at chambernews.com or email jdoyen@siouxfalls.com.

FACES & PLACES

New Faces & Promotions Mike Lynch is the Investor Relations Director for Forward Sioux Falls. Lynch will be responsible for managing investor relations, securing new investors, coordinating special events and promoting the Forward Sioux Falls program. He previously served as the Public Affairs & Research Manager for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jennie Doyen is the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Doyen is experienced in strategic marketing and communications. She was previously employed with First Bank & Trust.

Vickie Venhuizen has been hired as a grant writer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire.

First Lutheran Church in downtown Sioux Falls welcomes Jeff Backer as the new Director of Evangelism, Mission and Outreach. Backer will work with existing ministry partners, and in cultivating new opportunities for the First Lutheran congregation to come into a relationship with neighbors. He comes to this position with 23 years of retail sales/management experience.

Sioux Falls Prairie Crossings assisted living community recently added key staff members to assist in the management of their new expansion of 26 one bedroom apartments. Melissa DeWall joined the team as the Clinical Services Director. DeWall brings more than 20 years of nursing experience with her. Adam Mikkelsen will serve as the Business Office Director, assisting in day-to-day operations. Chris Freeman has been named Dining Services Supervisor.

He has nearly 25 years of experience in the food services industry.

Audra Staebell joined the University Center - Sioux Falls as the new Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Staebell has fourteen years of experience in marketing educational institutions. She is an alumni of Leadership Sioux Falls 25 and former Chair of the Small Business Council at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Sioux Falls Skyforce have named Anthony Carter and Kasib Powell as new assistant coaches.

Honors & Awards Sioux Falls Prairie Crossings assisted living community was recently awarded The Excellence in Action Award. The award recognizes the highest levels of excellence in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living organizations. This is demonstrated by overall resident and/or employee satisfaction scores that fall within the top 10 percent of the My InnerView database - the largest satisfaction measurement and quality improvement database in the country.

Employment Edge Staffing has received a 2016 American Staffing Association (ASA) Care Award. The national awards program recognizes outstanding corporate social responsibility initiatives and business processes that produce an overall positive effect on society.

Security National Bank of South Dakota announced the addition of Matt Brockmeier as Vice President of Commercial Services.

Brockmeier works with all areas and industries of commercial lending. His specialties are real estate, C&I lending, equipment financing and construction loans.

Matt Glasrud has been named as the new Executive Director of HorsePower. Glasrud has a multi-faceted background in the corporate and private sector. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming and an MBA from the University of South Dakota.

HenkinSchultz Creative Services has named three new partners to share leadership of the company. Becka Burger, Jason Jellis, and Joey Schultz all have significant track records with the agency and have been tasked with guiding the company into the future.

Co-founders Joe Henkin and Kirby Schultz remain actively involved in leadership.

Good Deeds Employment Edge was honored for its initiative to help non-violent offenders find employment. The program started with a Sioux Falls Workforce Development Grant in May 2015.

Employment Edge now funds the program.

Deborah Herrboldt received the Assisted Living Administrator of the Year Award from The South Dakota Health Care Association (SDHCA). Herrboldt is the Administrator at Bethany Home Assisted Living in Sioux Falls.

EAPC Architects Engineers has received six awards from the Zweig Group for 2016.

These include a Hot Firm Top 100 award, two Best Place to Work For awards, two Marketing Excellence awards, and a Trifecta award.

The SD Community Foundation recently awarded four Sioux Falls-area nonprofits with $35,000 in grants. Organizations included Alzheimer’s Association, South Dakota Chapter, Sioux Empire Character Counts Coalition, HorsePower and South Dakota Lions Foundation.

The Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship received a $50,000 grant from The First National Bank in Sioux Falls to support entrepreneurship initiatives and foster business innovation in the region. The grant initiates a strategic partnership between the organizaitons and their commitment to jointly develop new resources for entreprenuers and drive the growth of new companies in the area.

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2 1 The 2015-16 Ambassador of the Year was Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Team Billars & Associates KW. 2 The 2015-16 Diplomat of the Year was Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc. 3 The Ambassador Team of the Year for 2015-16 was Team Billars: Lynda Billars, The Lynda B. Advantage/Team Billars & Associates KW; Larry Ayres, Ayres Group (not pictured); and Bernie DeWald, McKinneyOlson Insurance. 4 Diplomats who served as Team Captains during the 2015-16 Chamber Year: Marshall Selberg, Lloyd Residential Group; Janel Cole, Cole Notary, LLC; Daren Anderson, Big D Technology Solutions, Inc; Carrie Dragt, American Cancer Society; and Stefanie Engebretson, American Bank & Trust. (not pictured: Sheila Hoff, Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls; Derrick Karsky, Farmers Insurance Group/Karsky Agency)

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Several members were recognized during a reception for past Board Chairs held prior to the Chamber’s 110th Annual meeting. 1 Jack Dyvig received the Spirit of DeWald Award. 2 Retiring Board members include Betty Oldenkamp, Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Dana Dykhouse, First PREMIER Bank; Randy Bury, Sanford Health; and Julie Darrington, CenturyLink. (not pictured: Rob TeKolste, Sammons Financial Group/Midland National Life Insurance Co.) 3 Past Board Chairs posed for a group photo with Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte. Photo by Mike Shafer.

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11 The Chamber celebrated its 110th annual meeting at the Sioux Falls Convention Center on Tuesday, Oct. 18.. 8 The evening included a special recognition for retiring Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte. 9 Dave Kapaska, D.O. Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, is the 2016-17 Chair of the Board. 10, 11, 12 Attendees at the Annual Meeting enjoyed socializing in the concourse prior to the event. 13 Annual Meeting Event Chair Randell Beck, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, opened the meeting. 14 Students from the Celtic Steps School of Irish Dance entertained the crowd. 15, 16, 17 Generational experts Hannah Ubl and Scott Zimmer from BridgeWorks presented a light-hearted but insightful look at generations in the workforce. Event photos by Mike Shafer

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Generations in the Workforce presented by Hannah Ubl and Scott Zimmer from BridgeWorks. 21, 22 Nearly 300 volunteers participated in the 26th annual Operation Thank You, sponsored by the Chamber’s Diplomat Committee. Volunteers hand-delivered a packet of Chamber materials to members.

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25 27 28 25, 26 Members of the Young Professionals Network toured A-Ox Welding Supply Company and MacGuire Iron, Inc. as part of South Dakota Manufacturing Week. 27 John T. Meyer, co-founder of Lemonly, spoke to YPN members at A Seat at the Table. 28 YPN members attending the Our Sioux Falls event heard from Dean Dzeidzic, Sioux Falls Development Foundation, about plans for Foundation Park. 29 YPN members enjoyed the monthly Off the Clock gathering at Woodgrain Brewing Company.

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30 30 Ambassadors and their associates gathered at Marson’s Wacko Comedy Club to kick off the Fall Membership Drive.

31 A ChamberHood event was held at The SandBar Grill in southwest Sioux Falls in early October. Members learned about development happening in the area, including hearing from Steve Van Buskirk, Van Buskirk Companies, on development at Lake Lorraine. 32 Governor Daugaard briefed the Issue Management Council and members of the Board of Directors on plans for Medicaid expansion at their October meeting.

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Thank you to all the Chamber member businesses and organizations that sponsored the 2016 Operation Thank You event held in September. Sponsors included: Ad-Star Sales, Inc. Advanced Systems, Inc. American Bank & Trust AOS - Alexander Open Systems Augustana University Avera Health Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire Citi CorTrust Bank Cutler Law Firm DataSync Corporation Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP Eide Bailly LLP

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First PREMIER Bank Fox Print Great Plains Trust & Asset Management South Dakota Great Western Bank Holiday Inn City Centre Journey Counseling Services, LLC Keller Williams Realty- Lynda Billars Kleenrite Company Midco Novak Sanitary Service RSArchitects Salvation Army Sammons Financial Group/Midland National Life Insurance Company

Sands Drywall, Inc. Sanford Health Sanford Profile Scott Lumber & Supply Co. - A Division of Lampert Yards, Inc. Security National Bank of South Dakota ServiceMaster of Sioux Falls Showplace Kitchens SilverStone Group Spartan ERV Stellar Limousine, LLC Talecris/Grifols Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Woltman Group, PC Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.

Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who donated door prizes for the Operation Thank You volunteers; they included: 10th St. Autawash 3 Degrees Infrared Light Therapy All-Star Travel American Bank & Trust American Cancer Society Augustana College Avera McKennan Fitness Center Big D Technology Solutions, Inc. Boen & Associates, Inc. Brickkickers Camille’s Sidewalk Café Casa del Rey Cherry Creek Grill and Banquet Room Cole Notary Comfort Inn & Suites CorTrust Crawfords Dacotah Bank DAKOTACARE Date Night Dance Company Don Dunham III Real Estate EAPC Architects Engineers Envive Famous Daves Farmers Insurance Group/ Dean Karsky Agency First Bank & Trust

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Golden Dragon Grand Falls Casino Resort Helpline Center Homewood Suites by Hilton HyVee Food Store Jacky’s Restaurant Koko Fit Club kRav’N Lifescape Lloyd Residential Group Look’s Meat Market Mary Mastick/Waddell & Reed McKinneyOlson Insurance Midco Pepper Entertainment, Inc. Pizza Ranch on West 41st St. Plains Commerce Bank Quality Inn & Suites Rainbow Comics, Cards & Collectibles Riverdale Travel Rod Carlson Royal River Casino, Hotel Sanford Health SDSU Foundation ServiceMaster of Sioux Falls Silverstone Group

Sioux Falls Canaries/ Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union Sioux Falls Morning Optimist Club South Dakota Symphony Spectrum Marketing Services Starts with a Shirt State Farm Insurance - Aaron Smith State Farm Insurance - Jill Van Ede State Farm Insurance - Ryan Reiner State Farm Insurance - Ty Teveldal State Farm Insurance- Bill Thompson State Farm Insurance- Jason Ahrendt State Farm Insurance- Jason Durnil Staybridge Suites SuperCuts The DISTRICT Verizon Wireless - CellOnly Viamedia Washington Pavilion Workplace Marketing & Consulting Yoli the Better Body Company Special thanks to First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard and the Ramkota Companies for contributing to the grand prize.

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

The committee has a responsibility to discourage unnecessary or overlapping drives, to assess funds available in the Sioux Falls business community, and to provide input on realistic drive goals.

Capital fund drive applications will be accepted by the committee until Aug. 1 of any one year and the suggested solicitation amount and time slot for approved drives will be determined and scheduled by the committee no later than February of the following year.

CURRENT CAMPAIGN

BUTTERFLY HOUSE & MARINE COVE APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2017 $1.26 MILLION Expand public aquarium exhibits in the Marine Cove

LEVITT AT THE FALLS NOV. 1, 2016-MARCH 31, 2017 $1.06 MILLION

STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE NOV. 1, 2017-MARCH 31, 2018 $1.19 MILLION

Create an outdoor concert venue in Sioux Falls, partnering with non-profit Levitt Pavilions

Create a living heritage outdoor plaza on the site of the original Sioux Falls Stockyards

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

GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY APRIL 1-JULY 31, 2018 $1.41 MILLION Create a new “Big Cats of Africa” exhibit

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Any story about retiring Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Evan Nolte could be titled “Hometown boy makes good,” though it might make the Sioux Falls native uncomfortable — being in the spotlight has never been his style.

The new President/CEO could be announced in the next month, allowing for an orderly transition by year-end.

Nolte has been flexible about his retirement plans, including extending his time past year-end if necessary, to ensure a smooth transition.

Nolte has had to adapt as the community prepares to properly send him off to retirement at the end of 2016 — starting with recognition at last month’s 110th Annual Meeting and another event slated for Dec. 8.

“We will continue to live in Sioux Falls — there’s no doubt it will always be our home base,” Nolte said of his immediate plans following retirement.

When Nolte announced his retirement a national search commenced, led by Waverly Partners LLC, a company that specializes in chamber executive searches.

In the late 1970s, the Noltes lived in the Mason City, Iowa area, where he was the chamber executive for Mason City. He and his wife, Lesley, had been married for two years and their sons were not yet school-aged. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce regional office played a significant role in many local chamber organizations, including Sioux Falls, and was called to assist in the search for a new Chamber executive. Nolte thinks his name was thrown in the mix because he was known by the regional office.

In the fall of 1978, he received a letter alerting him to the opening in Sioux Falls, later interviewed for the job and started on Feb. 1, 1979 — commuting from Iowa that winter.

“It has been humbling to hear the respect the candidates have for our Chamber, our businesses, our city and our state,” said 2015-16 Chair of the Board Paul Bruflat, CNA Surety. Bruflat has led the search process along with 2016-17 Chair of the Board Dave Kapaska, D.O., Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

Leading this Chamber would be a career-defining moment the candidates shared, Bruflat said. “One major concern is following the legend of Evan Nolte. Evan spent time with each candidate, which has inspired them to have confidence that they can perform well as our Chamber CEO.”

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RETURNING HOME

Nolte’s ties to Sioux Falls are part of what made him an attractive candidate, said Bernie DeWald, McKinneyOlson Insurance. DeWald was the President of the Chamber at

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KING OF COLLABORATION

BY AMY SMOLIK

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that time and hired Nolte, who attended Iowa State University before graduating from Augustana College (now University) where he majored in political science and minored in business administration. His first job was as the Chamber executive in Nebraska City, Neb. Nolte also served in leadership roles for chambers of commerce in Yankton, S.D., and St. Joseph, Mo., before Mason City, Iowa.

“There was no question that it was a great opportunity to return to Sioux Falls. I never really dreamed I’d be coming back,” Nolte said. “Sioux Falls has always been a special place for me.”

Having DeWald as the President of the Chamber was a huge benefit, Nolte said. At the time, the Chamber staff member held the title of Executive Vice President and the volunteer leader held the title of President; those roles changed in 1992 and the staff member is now the President and CEO and the volunteer leader is the Chair of the Board of Directors.

“I can’t say how many hundreds of Chamber members and community leaders that Bernie and I met with in the first several months. As I look back on it, it was absolutely the best thing that could have happened for me and for the Chamber.

Bernie was just a natural in that he was so well-acquainted, respected and connected in the community,” he said.

DeWald noted Nolte’s many accomplishments, including the ability to work with 37 chairs of the board and 37 boards of directors. Nolte was never a person to pat himself on the back, DeWald said, as he was the behind-the-scenes person who did the majority of the work and always gave the credit to the committee member or volunteers.

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“I always felt he would be the President of our Chamber at least as long or even longer than I would be involved in Chamber work,” DeWald said. It appears that DeWald, who is still a Chamber Ambassador, will outlast Nolte, however.

Nolte was 37 when he took over the helm of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and never imagined he would end his career in Sioux Falls, he said. “The challenge and opportunity for leadership along with the significant economic growth of the Sioux Falls area helped make it possible.”

LEADING A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION “We are a Chamber that sells the value proposition of membership,” Nolte said. “As we plan for the future, we talk about relevancy. Our future success depends on the value we provide for our members and the Sioux Falls area. Any other issues will take care of themselves.”

He has enjoyed the experience of being a part of the Sioux Falls area’s growth and change over the past three decades, with the economy strengthening and diversifying along the

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way. The financial services and health care industries have led the way, but Nolte sees other industries as bright spots, too — from small business growth to the culture of entrepreneurship that has emerged in part due to strategic investments by the Chamber and Forward Sioux Falls.

“Sioux Falls is becoming the kind of city that attracts young professionals and others relocating and considering business investments. Our downtown revitalization has been a huge positive factor as well as our new sports and entertainment options — they all make this community attractive,” he said.

Under Nolte’s leadership, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has doubled its membership. Add in the 1,000member Chamber Young Professionals Network, which started in 2009, it indicates that there are thousands of highly engaged businesses and individuals investing in the future of the Sioux Falls area.

“It’s a significant challenge and opportunity to serve and support this area and its growing diversity and economy,” Nolte said. “I can’t say enough about our Chamber staff team — that’s our core. Working with volunteers and staff on important Chamber and community priorities has been my biggest enjoyment and reward.”

CHALLENGES … AND OPPORTUNITIES: 1980S The arrival of Citi to Sioux Falls was a game-changer for South Dakota and the Sioux Falls area, Nolte said. To him, it was reminiscent of the impact that EROS Data Center had more than a decade before and represents how Sioux Falls community leaders consistently collaborate. In the early part of the decade, Sioux Falls was a good business community, but not really a player on the regional or national scene. Later in the ’80s, the upper Midwest was in an agriculture recession.

Bolstered by the success and investment of the financial services industry, community leaders had much greater expectations for the Sioux Falls area, Nolte said.

EVAN NOLTE

SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT/CEO FAMILY:

Wife, Lesley; sons: Mike (Carmen), Portland, Ore.; James, San Diego; John (Cathy), Roosevelt, Utah; Ryan (Erica), Plymouth, Minn.; eight grandchildren

EDUCATION:

Washington High School, bachelor’s degree in political science and business administration from Augustana College (now Augustana University)

CHAMBER EXPERIENCE:

Nebraska City, Neb. Chamber of Commerce, Yankton, S.D. Chamber of Commerce, Mason City, Iowa Chamber of Commerce, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; MidAmerica Chamber Executives (MACE), a six-state regional group; Chair of the MACE Advocacy Alliance

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• Business Citizen of the Year, Sioux Falls Sales & Marketing Executives – 1997 • Alumni Achievement Award, Augustana College – 2013 • Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year, Sales & Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls – 2015

OPPOSITE PAGE, LEFT: Sioux Falls Day 1988 OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT: Nolte poses with the signed lease for the Chamber Offices at 200 N Phillips Avenue. THIS PAGE, LEFT: Nolte with long-time Chamber employees Kate Foley and Joan Bartling in 1989. THIS PAGE, RIGHT: Nolte receives the Sioux Falls Sales & Marketing Executives’ Business Citizen of the Year award from Mayor Gary Hanson in 1997.

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CHALLENGES … AND OPPORTUNITIES: 1990S The success of the first Forward Sioux Falls program in the late 1980s led to more opportunities for collaboration and improving the region’s economic health and quality of life.

“Evan is the consummate collaborator. The Chamber has become the central hub that brings business, government and education together. This allows for constructive dialogue to occur and helps keep our community working toward many of the same goals,” Rozenboom said. “Through Evan’s leadership, the Chamber has earned the respect and confidence of everyone and people want to pitch in and be a part of it.”

Many consider Forward Sioux Falls, the successful joint venture program between the Chamber and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, to be one of the most significant accomplishments during Nolte’s tenure.

“The initial program began in 1987 with a vision to have us be visible and competitive on a national level,” said Dave Rozenboom, First PREMIER Bank. Rozenboom served as Chamber Chair of the Board in 2009-10 and also co-chaired the Forward Sioux Falls 2021 campaign. “Fast forward nearly 30 years and seven programs later, the cumulative impact has been amazing.”

Rozenboom credits Forward Sioux Falls’ success to the collaborative, public/private partnership of community and business leaders who worked together to identify the top challenges and opportunities for each five-year program period.

“Once we agreed on those, we could then pool our resources of time, talent and treasure together and truly move the needle for our community — and the proof is all around us,” Rozenboom said. “What we all enjoy about Sioux Falls didn’t just happen by accident. I believe that Forward Sioux Falls has been the ‘secret sauce to our success’ and Evan has provided a steady hand of leadership since Day 1.”

THIS PAGE, LEFT: Nolte (far right) is pictured a the ribbon cutting ceremony for the former Chamber offices at 315 S. Phillips Ave. THIS PAGE, RIGHT: Nolte poses with Fred Slunecka, Bernie DeWald, Dick Beck and Dave Stadheim at the 1996 Fall Membership Drive Awards ceremony.

OPPOSITE PAGE, LEFT: Nolte speaks at an event in 1988 at the former Howard Johnson Hotel. OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT: A ground breaking ceremony was held in 1991 for the new Commerce Center building at 200 N. Phillips Ave.

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The Chamber ramped up its advocacy efforts in the 1990s, including its support of a convention center and performing arts center. The first public vote on a proposed downtown convention center and performing arts center had been defeated by two percentage points in the 1980s. It was devastating to the business community, Nolte said. TACCO (Taxpayers Against Convention Center Obligation) was an example of a negative group that took shape in the community. The community began to see progress when a community coalition backing a convention center and a performing arts center collaborated to strongly support a “yes” vote for both facilities. It was approved by voters in a referendum held in October 1993.

“The passage of this issue was a major decision on the part of the community and helped set other developments in place,” Nolte said. “I think back to what the environment was like in the mid-1980s and wonder where would we be had that vote failed?”

The 1990s were an era of major milestones in the community. Money Magazine named Sioux Falls the “Best Place to Live in America” in 1992. Sioux Falls received national attention and an influx of inquiries about moving here and doing business here. In 1994, the Chamber collaborated with other community partners on a visioning process called Sioux Falls

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Tomorrow working with the National Civic League. The midto-late 1990s was marked by a significant amount of economic growth in the area. The Sioux Falls Convention Center opened in 1998, followed by the Washington Pavilion in 1999.

The early 1990s are also remembered for a tragedy, when in 1993 a small plane carrying Sioux Falls community leaders and South Dakota Gov. George Mickelson crashed while returning from a visit to the corporate headquarters of John Morrell.

“There’s no question the tragic loss of those visionary leaders had a tremendous impact on our state,” Nolte said. “Other leaders were left trying to carry on that spirit.”

CHALLENGES … AND OPPORTUNITIES: 2000S AND BEYOND Planning for the future defined the 2000s.

“I don’t know that anyone clearly saw the recession coming, particularly with the strong economy at the turn of the century,” Nolte said.

A second Sioux Falls Tomorrow visioning process took place in 2004, prior to the recession. A few years later, a number of community groups again came together as part of the Future Sioux Falls program and research, which led into the Forward Sioux Falls 2011-2016 program, the sixth FSF program. A third Sioux Falls Tomorrow planning process took place in 2014, led by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation and the City of Sioux Falls.

Candy Hanson, past CEO and now Senior Advisor for the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, knows Nolte both as a colleague and family friend.

“I admire Evan’s leadership, especially in rough times. We

were all concerned when the recession hit. Evan pulled a panel of business and nonprofit leaders together to encourage Chamber members to keep moving forward,” Hanson said.

“Throughout his career, he’s maintained a dogged belief in the strength of our community and its ability to overcome setbacks and adversity. His steady, consistent leadership is priceless.”

Nolte’s steady hand touched many areas in the business community — including inside the Chamber. The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau was formed out of a Chamber committee in the 1970s and remains part of the Chamber organization. CVB Executive Director Teri Schmidt has worked with Nolte since 1984.

“The most significant thing about Evan’s accomplishments is within the style he made things happen. He worked behind the scenes to get things done, talking to the right people at the right time and setting the stage for a goal to be reached,” Schmidt said. “This made him the perfect fit for Sioux Falls — always managing other’s working styles without them even realizing it, but always with the goal of getting things done for the betterment of Sioux Falls.”

Because the CVB is a major part of the Chamber, facilities have been important from both an economic development and quality of life standpoint. The Chamber was represented on a number of facilities task forces, including several for an events center. The Chamber was always at the forefront and a critical element in terms of planning and issue campaigns, Nolte said, citing the 2011 events center public vote as a tremendous challenge for the community. The Chamber membership was divided on where the new facility should be located. It was clear, however, that Sioux Falls needed a new event center, Nolte said — there was no disagreement on that. chambernews.com | Chamber News 31

THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Nolte and his wife, Lesley; Evan joined other community leaders to cut the ribbon for the new Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in 2014; Tom Simmons interviewed Nolte at an evening event honoring him as 2015 Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year; and leaders of the Forward Sioux Falls 2021 Campaign – Sioux Falls Development Foundation President Slater Barr, Forward Sioux Falls 2021 Co-Chairs Dave Rozenboom and Mark Shlanta and Chamber President/CEO Evan Nolte. OPPOSITE PAGE: Some members of Nolte’s family. Pictured are (from left to right) Erica, Ryan, Ava, Cora, Evan, Lesley, Mike, Carmen, Cathy, John, Andrew, Isabella, Chloe and Olivia. Not pictured: James, Kendra and Jaelyn.

After reviewing the city’s research on events centers and recommendations including location alternatives, the Chamber Board of Directors adopted a policy position supporting the construction of an events center.

“There is a time when the research is done and you need to take a strong advocacy position on a community issue,” Nolte said. The Denny Sanford PREMIER Center opened in the fall of 2014.

Studying community issues and communicating to members about them has long been a Chamber membership benefit.

“We’re at the best place we’ve ever been in my career as far as the strength of our issues and research process,” Nolte said.

He credits volunteer leaders and Chamber staff team with developing and effectively implementing that program. The Chamber utilizes research and issue briefs to inform members and take positions where warranted. That information is then communicated in a number of ways — and issue positions are not always popular in a membership organization, Nolte said.

“Members may not always be totally aligned, but the process

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and further development of that process in the future is going to serve us well,” he said.

Steady servant leadership, working with and through community leaders and bringing them together to turn challenges into opportunities define Nolte’s legacy, said Rich Naser, President of the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship and the USD Discovery District. Both of these entities were developed out of Forward Sioux Falls programs to help grow new businesses and diversify the economy.

“Evan has focused on the long game for Sioux Falls’ success and not let minor setbacks or distractions turn the Chamber’s and Forward Sioux Falls’ focus,” Naser said. “Evan has been very humble, not worried about who received the credit for success. Through that approach, he’s has had major impact on our community.”

Sioux Falls is unique, Nolte said.

“Those of us who live here sometimes assume others have this same type of culture — and some do — but I believe that we are looked at as a model for best practices,” Nolte said.

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THEN AND NOW 1979

TODAY

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Members: approximately 1,000

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Members: 2,282

Sioux Falls Population: 90,000

Sioux Falls Population: 173,300 (MSA: 256,300)

In the last decade, several communities have traveled to Sioux Falls as part of “aspirational city visits” to learn more about the culture. It’s a great reminder of how important telling the Sioux Falls story is, Nolte said.

“The culture here is one of collaboration that stretches across community organizations. It has made the Chamber and Forward Sioux Falls successful and built our brand name,” he said. “That synergy seems to go on.”

The challenge for the future as the community continues to grow is to keep that culture and to be open and receptive to change, Nolte said.

“As a result of growing community confidence, we can achieve additional major projects and successfully address issues,” he said. “We found out, sometimes through hard lessons, the way to be successful is to come together on important issues facing the community.”

WHAT’S NEXT? The Noltes’ four sons and their families are located throughout the U.S., along with other friends and family. Nolte anticipates making more visits now that he will have more time. He will also continue to be selectively involved in various community projects as a volunteer. And outdoor recreation will also take up more time, too. Nolte said he intends to support the new Chamber President/CEO however needed.

“I want to be very sensitive to the fact that this is going to be their opportunity, just like I had,” he said.

He thinks the Chamber is much stronger today than it was 37 years ago — but Nolte doesn’t take the credit.

“That’s not my doing alone. It has to do with many things: our staff over the years, our community partners.

Economically, our Chamber and City are much stronger today.

But, the issues that we face as we become larger are more challenging,” he said. “Our continued success will depend on the way we handle those challenges with our partners. Whether it’s the staff, our partners or the membership, I always believe it has to do with setting expectations and building relationships with people.”

A quote Nolte heard years ago sums up his management philosophy over his 40-plus year career in the Chamber industry: The factor in determining success is the “we,” not the “I.” “I hope I’ll be remembered for the ‘we,’” he said.

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CONGRATULATIONS

TO CHAMBER PRESIDENT/CEO

EVAN NOLTE

ON HIS RETIREMENT

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Evan, Thank you for your dedicated service to the Sioux Falls Chamber & Community. Our warmest congratulations and best wishes on your well-deserved retirement.

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MEMBER VOICE

Servant leadership from day one In late 1978, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce was in a little bit of turmoil. It was not that things were bad, but a lot of changes and transitions occurred within a relatively short time span that left many people feeling uncertain about the future. The Chair of the Board, who at that time was called the President, had resigned unexpectedly and moved away. Not long after that, the lead staff position, then called the Executive Vice President, also departed. In addition, the Chamber was in the process of moving their offices from a space on West 9th Street to a new location on East 10th Street.

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It was in this environment that a Search Committee was formed and began the task of identifying the next leader of the Chamber. We undertook a nationwide search and had a number of qualified candidates, but Evan Nolte stood out. In him, the Search Committee found a candidate not only with experience in other Chambers around the Midwest, but also with personal ties to Sioux Falls.

From the very beginning, Evan displayed the leadership traits we have all come to know of him over the years. He approached his new role thoughtfully, taking time to study the community and the issues. In those early days, Evan spent a lot of time meeting with various volunteers and stakeholders, building a foundation of trust.

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Evan has a unique ability to identify the strengths in other people…

Evan has a unique ability to identify the strengths in other people and to use those strengths to benefit our entire community. His knack for assembling all the right people together, seeking input, and guiding the group to decision and action has had a profound impact on Sioux Falls over the past 37 years. Board members found that Evan trusted them to identify the needs and priorities of the community. He was always fully supportive of the Board’s direction, and of all the committees and volunteers charged with carrying out the Chamber’s initiatives. So often, Evan did a majority of work behind the scenes, but deferred the credit to a volunteer.

Evan, you have worked tirelessly for the good of our whole community. As you enter your well-deserved retirement, we thank you for your dedicated and humble service.

Bernie DeWald, McKinneyOlson Insurance, was the President of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce in 1978-79 (now called Chair of the Board) and led the search committee that hired Evan Nolte. DeWald remains an active member of the Chamber, currently serving as an Ambassador.

Betty Ordal was the Manager of Community Affairs for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce in 1979. She retired from the position of Member Services Director in 2014 after 48 years of service to the Chamber and our community.

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Thoughtful preparation ensures strong representation When you opened this issue of Chamber News, the 2016 general election was over and the results were in. It was a particularly busy summer and fall as we researched, studied and considered the 10 ballot issues you just voted on. We hope you found our work valuable as you learned about the issues and the Chamber’s position on each one. Now a new round of work begins for your Chamber as we ramp-up our preparations for the 2017 Legislative Session. I’d like to recap the process we follow that prepares us to most effectively advocate in Pierre for business and the Sioux Falls area.

MARK LEE

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

...our process to prepare for each legislative session is thorough and our process to respond to realtime activity is responsive.

We begin each year with a review of our Policy Statements. While we tend to make minor adjustments to the Policy Statements each year to reflect the current public policy context of our state and chamber, the changes are generally minimal. The Policy Statements serve as our guiding principles for our public policy work as they represent “what we believe” more than provide a work plan for “what we will do.” They are, however, important. For example, during session as unforeseen issues emerge or as amendments to bills are offered, our Policy Statements guide us. That is precisely why we evaluate and edit the statements each fall leading-up to session.

The next step will be the development of our Legislative Platform. In an election year, platform development is even more challenging as we generally have to wait until after the election for lawmakers to begin discussing their legislative plans. And, even then, legislators can hold their cards close to the vest. To aid the process, we also spend time conferring with lobbyists and association executives to gain insight into issues that might be forthcoming.

The Issues Management Council (IMC) will review a very rough draft of platform ideas in November.

Two other important pieces of information are forthcoming in late November and early December. The first is a Legislative Issues Survey. This is used to help us gauge the opinion of our members on issues we predict to be most prominent during session. It is an imperfect process because at this point we have imperfect information. Still, the guidance is helpful. Next, is the Governor’s Budget Address scheduled this year for December 6. During this address, the Governor outlines his proposed budget and spending priorities to conclude this fiscal year and for the coming year.

These activities lead us to the December IMC meeting where we approve a Legislative Platform and recommend its adoption by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee of the Board will review the recommendation and forward the Platform, with any proposed changes, to the full Board for ratification. From that point, we are ready for session to begin.

However, like any good battle plan you can often throw it out the window soon after things begin to heat-up. That is where the Board’s Legislative Issues Committee comes in. This group is comprised of the Board Executive Committee, the Chair and Vice-Chair of IMC, the Board Liaison to IMC plus staff. It meets every Friday at noon for a briefing and to provide guidance on issues as they are moving through the process.

I hope you agree that our process to prepare for each legislative session is thorough and our process to respond to real-time activity is responsive. All of this is done to ensure that the voice of business from the Sioux Falls area is well-prepared to represent Chamber members and the business community. In the next two months, we look forward to the finalizing our preparations and representing you in Pierre.

Mark Lee is the Public Affairs & Communications Director for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as the full-time lobbyist for the Chamber and Forward Sioux Falls during South Dakota’s legislative session.

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HEADLINES

Levitt at the Falls will enhance quality of life, provide economic impact

Collaboration among various organizations crucial in the process

BY MIKE LYNCH Forward Sioux Falls

It all began with a conversation between two 1967 Washington High School alums. Before long, meetings were arranged, ideas shared and the possibility of Sioux Falls becoming part of a national network of outdoor performance venues began to take shape and ultimately, “Levitt at the Falls” was born.

The $1.06 million Chamber Community Appeals-approved campaign Levitt at the Falls, Building Community Through Music, which runs from Nov. 1, 2016-March 31, 2017, will become reality in 2019 with a state-of-the-art performance facility on the south side of Falls Park West along Phillips Avenue. Construction will begin in 2018.

Levitt at the Falls will offer thousands of residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy approximately 50 free unique concerts annually.

Artists, including those acclaimed, emerging, seasoned and awardwinning will be secured from all across this region and others throughout the country, representing multiple genres including R&B, country, rock, Latin, jazz, children’s and World to name a few. All concerts will be family-friendly and among the professional acts to perform, will be Sioux Falls’ talent and performance organizations. The Levitt Shell will feature an open-lawn setting and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.

The aforementioned conversation, which took place in 2011, was between Tom Dempster, now Friends of Levitt Board Chair and Sioux Falls native and California architect Tim Boe, now deceased.

“Tim told me it was his dream to bring Levitt to Sioux Falls.” Tom helped put together a group of people including Candy Hanson, then director of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Candy told Tom, “Call Jennifer Kirby.” He did and Jennifer Kirby, a long-time resident and community leader, has been instrumental in Levitt’s success in Sioux Falls. She joins John Henkhaus, The Everist Company, and Chris Thorkelson, Lloyd Construction as the Levitt Community Appeals Co-chair.

Next, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation Executive Director Sharon Yazowski was invited to visit Sioux Falls to meet with supporters, as well as Mayor Mike Huether. Before returning to California, Yazowski expressed confidence that Sioux Falls would be an ideal Levitt community.

The national Levitt Foundation will grant Friends of Levitt $500,000 toward construction costs and $250,000 for the first year of operations. The operational grants decrease gradually and level out at a generous $150,000 annually, beginning in the fourth year of operation for the life of the contract. (The contract extends for 50 years or when the venue becomes unusable, whichever comes first). In addition to providing design and site development at Falls Park West, the City of Sioux Falls will retain ownership of the venue and land as well as provide maintenance for the grounds.

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COMMUNITY APPEALS CAMPAIGN Goal: $1.06 million November 1, 2016- March 31, 2017 Levitt Shell Sioux Falls will provide 50 free concerts annually at Falls Park West.

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and unique factors that Sioux Falls possesses that led to the Levitt Foundation’s decision to select our city.

“The growth trajectory of Sioux Falls and the diversification of its population, combined with impressive local leadership and the community’s displayed commitment to create programming that will bring people of all backgrounds together, make Sioux Falls an ideal match for a Levitt Shell,” Yazowski said. “The Levitt Foundation is honored to partner with Sioux Falls and support the transformation of Falls Park West into a thriving community destination through the power of free, live music.”

Though certainly needing to recognize the great deal of insight and effort undertaken to this point, for this type of a project to come together in the relatively seamless way that it has is a tribute to all stakeholders.

“The national Levitt organization and the City of Sioux Falls have been fantastic partners. Both have taken a thoughtful and progressive approach to bringing this to Sioux Falls. We all appreciate how quickly Sioux Falls is growing and becoming increasingly diverse. This venue will provide a place for all residents to gather. It will also help Sioux Falls employers recruit and retain employees as Sioux Falls becomes an even more fun place to live.” Kirby said.

City of Sioux Falls’ Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney echoes the importance of cooperation, allowing the idea of Levitt Shell Sioux Falls to foster.

“The partnership we have formed with the Levitt Foundation and Friends of Levitt Shell Sioux Falls has made this project a reality.

Without this public/private partnership we would not be embarking on a project that very few cities across the United States can celebrate.

The development of Falls Park West needed an anchor facility and we believe the Levitt Shell is the perfect choice.”

Ultimately, we are all the benefactors for this special attraction—a sentiment Kirby affirms.

“Levitt at the Falls will add yet another layer of excellence to our city,” Kirby said. “To offer this type of entertainment for our citizens and visitors alike will add to the economic vibrancy of downtown, bring more visitors to Sioux Falls and continue to make our city the envy of the region. It will be one of the most exciting things to happen in our community – and there have been a lot of them lately!”

MIND YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

Shop small on Small Business Saturday

BY LAUREN FOSHEIM

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

The first Small Business Saturday took place in 2010. The mission was simple – Small Business Saturday encouraged people across the country to support small, local businesses during the holiday shopping season. In 2011, the United States Senate officially passed a resolution of support for Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday falls on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, and this year will be celebrated on November 26.

Small businesses make up 62% (around 1,500 members) of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s total membership of 2,200 members. We define Small Businesses as those organizations with ten or fewer employees, and the efforts of groups like the Chamber’s Small Business Council rally around serving those members.

UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA It may take a little time to get started, but utilizing social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest) are great ways to help new potential customers find your business, and to keep current customers engaged. Social media helps you to tell your story, and puts a personal touch on who you are and what you’re about.

People are in search of great products and services, but they also care about who they support. Images and posts you share on social media allow customers to become familiar with your company and your

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November 26, 2016 Encourages people across the country to support small, local businesses during the holiday shopping season.

story; it allows them the opportunity to build a relationship with you.

This form of promotion lends itself well not only to retailers, but to any form of business with a product or service to sell.

ATTRACTING CUSTOMERS Buy-one-get-one free sales, sidewalk sales and other “Small Business Saturday” promotions are a great way to pique curiousity and to encourage people to shop at your business. According to shopsmall. com, nationwide in 2015, 95 million people shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday, and in 2014, an estimated $14.3 billion was spent.

Interested in shopping local this holiday season and supporting Sioux Falls Chamber members? Visit our website: siouxfallschamber. com or download our App to view a list of Chamber members.

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Congratulations, Evan!

Thank you for all you have done for the visitor industry.

You will be missed!

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Bring your friends and family to see the dazzling holiday lights in Falls Park.

Falls Park lights up nightly November 18 - January 8, 2017.

BUSINESS NEWS

Visitor Industry Updates 2017 SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE ON TOURISM The 2017 Governor’s Conference on Tourism will take place January 17-19 in Pierre. The Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is encouraging everyone in the visitor industry to attend this year’s conference. The conference brings together South Dakota’s industry professionals to discuss the state of tourism in South Dakota, share best practices and look ahead to the 2017 tourism year.

Registration is open to everyone in the visitor industry. To register for the conference go online at southdakotatourismconference.com.

For more information about the conference and the Sioux Falls Hotel room block at the Ramkota please contact: CVB Tourism Sales Manager Jackie Wentworth at 605-373-2028 or jwentworth@siouxfalls.com.

CVB TO ATTEND ASA/USA SOFTBALL ANNUAL MEETING CVB Sales Manager Tate Stensgaard and Executive Director Teri Schmidt, along with representatives of Sioux Falls People for Youth, will represent Sioux Falls at the USA Softball Annual Meeting in Shreveport, LA November 15-18.

The ASA/USA Softball Annual Meeting is the tradeshow and meeting that is held to bid for upcoming national tournaments. The tradeshow is an opportunity to promote Sioux Falls and show how it can be successful in hosting large, national events. Our representatives will pitch to the 300 voting members of ASA/USA Softball why Sioux Falls should be selected as a host city. This past summer, Sioux Falls hosted about 85 girls’ softball teams for the 14U National Girls’ Softball Tournament.

WANTED: SIOUX FALLS VISITORS GUIDE EVENTS Don’t miss the opportunity to be in listed in the official 2017-18 Sioux Falls Visitors Guide! Post your events online at visitsiouxfallsevents.com. Posting your event is easy and free. The information you provide may be used in the 2017-18 Sioux Falls Visitors Guide as well as other promotional materials, ads, campaigns and prospecting future groups. Submission deadline is December 9, 2016.

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The Sioux Falls CVB’s annual “Hunter’s Welcome” was held at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport on October 13th and 14th for the opening weekend of the 2016 pheasant hunting season. Local businesses were on hand to participate in welcoming pheasant hunters from across the country.

Hunters were greeted with cookies and coffee, Sioux Falls visitor information, and a small gift to show the CVB’s appreciation for them flying into Sioux Falls.

CVB HOSTS CHINESE TOUR OPERATORS The CVB played host to a Chinese Travel Delegation October 27-28. The familiarization tour included four individuals representing Chinese inbound tour operators who bring travelers to the USA from China. In 2015 the number of tourists from China to the United States was 2.67 million and China became the fourth largest visitor source to the USA. Mr. Jason Lu, founder and director of China Visit Tour USA led the group. He has over 20 years of experience working in the tourism industry with the last 10 specifically focusing on bringing tour groups to the USA. Ms. Cindy Hu, also a member of the delegation, concentrates on designing tour packages focused on in-bound travelers from China. Mr. Wenmin Jian, a media writer for Sichuan News and Publishing, and veteran photographer Mr. Jinzhong Dong accompanied the group. The CVB staff prepared a robust itinerary and escorted the group on a jam-packed day experiencing many of Sioux Falls’ attractions. The capstone of the day was a visit to Falls Park. The delegation left Sioux Falls armed with information and a clear understanding and knowledge of all Sioux Falls has to offer the Chinese group tour market and leisure traveler.

CHAMBER PARTNER

Honoring Vietnam veterans for service and sacrifice

DARWIN GOODSPEED Sioux Falls VA Health System

These partners made a commitment to assist our country in thanking and honoring the estimated 7.2 million living Vietnam Veterans and the families of all 9 million who served.

Authorized by Congress and on behalf of a grateful nation, communities such as Sioux Falls are now thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices – just as Americans have done for Veterans of World War II, Korea, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Although perhaps 50 years late, it’s important to focus on this specific group of heroes!

2016 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

Friday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m.

Lincoln High School, 2900 S. Cliff Avenue Free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Valerie at vwillson@siouxfalls.com or (605) 373-2010

With Vietnam Veterans being the largest group of living Veterans today, many of us are proud to say we have a brother or father or grandfather who served in Vietnam. As President Obama stated during the inaugural event, “And one of the most painful chapters in our history was Vietnam – most particularly, how we treated our troops who served there. You were often blamed for a war you didn’t start, when you should have been commended for serving your country with valor. You were sometimes blamed for misdeeds of a few, when the honorable service of the many should have been praised. You came home and sometimes were denigrated, when you should have been celebrated. It was a national shame, a disgrace that should have never happened. And that’s why here today we resolve that it will not happen again.”

By presidential proclamation on May 25, 2012, the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War commemoration extends from Memorial Day 2012 through Veterans Day 2016. U.S. involvement in Vietnam slowly started with deployment of advisors in the early 1950s, grew through the early 1960s and expanded with the deployment of full combat units in July 1965. The last U.S. personnel were evacuated from Vietnam in April 1975.

The commemoration recognizes those who served on active duty from November 1, 1955 – May 15, 1975 – regardless of duty station. All were called to serve.

The Commemoration is providing partners such as the Sioux Falls VA, the Veterans Engagement Board, and several Veterans Service Organizations, Vietnam Veteran lapel pins as lasting mementos of the nation’s public thank you and the welcome home they have waited for so long. Each living Veteran who served from 1955 – 1975 is eligible to receive one lapel pin.

As of September 2015, more than 8,000 local, state and federal agencies have become partners with the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration – under the Secretary of Defense.

These partners made a commitment to assist our country in thanking and honoring the estimated 7.2 million living Vietnam Veterans and the families of all 9 million who served.

We look forward to you joining us for the annual Veterans Day program at Lincoln High School at 10:30 a.m. to honor Vietnam Veterans and all Veterans.

Darwin Goodspeed is the Director of the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System.

He also serves on the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ribbon Cuttings

The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting ceremonies for members to celebrate joining the Chamber, milestone anniversaries, grand openings, 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.

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NEW LOCATION

2100 S. MARION ROAD avera.org Avera Medical Group Family Health Center is a comprehensive primary care clinic and emergency room. L to R: Sister Mary Thomas, Dean Karsky, Dave Flicek, Nathan Stallinga, Dr. Jared Friedman, Dr. Dave Kapaska (Regional President/CEO), Sandy Case, Gary Gaspar, Chris Filsinger, Garrett Peters, Kyle Anderson and Lee Bollock.

Brown & Saenger

NEW LOCATION

621 W. RUSSELL ST. brown-saenger.com Brown & Saenger recently celebrated a new location for their Professional Printing & Promotional Products division. They have been your complete business source since 1889.

L to R: Russ Heins, Mark Luke, Meg, Lyle Dabbert (President), Mike Severson (Promotions/Printing Manager), Julie Nelson, Nathan Stallinga, Alex Ramirez and Dale Bloem.

Charles Schwab & Co.

4820 S. LOUISE AVE. schwab.com The Sioux Falls independent branch office offers Schwab’s full suite of investing and financial planning products and services.

L to R: Gage Gilham, Dean Karsky, Lisa Struckman, Lonnie Struckman (owner), Bernie DeWald, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Tammy Beintema and Christy Walsh.

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Concordance Healthcare Solutions

MERGER/NEW LOCATION

3901 W. 34TH ST. N. concordancehealthcare.com Concordance Healthcare Solutions and Kreisers, Inc. have merged to create the largest independent regional healthcare distributor in the U.S. Their new warehouse on W. 34th Street is more than twice the size of the previous facility and brings the administrative and warehouse teams together under one roof. L to R: David Larson, Jr., Duane Noerenberg, Tim Sturdevant, Jaysen Stevenson (COO), Dave Larson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Nathan Stallinga and Ron Roehl. chambernews.com | Chamber News 53

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MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

3409 N. LEWIS AVE. dakotafluidpower.com Dakota Fluid Power provides sales and service to hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical products and equipment with their in-house technical staff and certified service technicians.

L to R: Derek Edblom, Jay Rasmussen, Reggie Kuipers, Rick Lindemann (President), Michael Nelson, Tim Sturdevant, Cindi Johnson, Nathan Stallinga and Brandon Lemke.

Estate Planning Solutions Law Firm, Prof. LLC 4300 S. LOUISE AVE., STE. 107 epslawfirm.com

NEW MEMBER

Estate Planning Solutions Law Firm, Prof. LLC provides personalized estate planning and business succession planning solutions for clients in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. L to R: Heather Weber, Sandy Case, Sandra Schneider, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Evan D. Anema (partner), Jeremy Keckler, Mandy Gaikowski (partner), Dr. Dave Kapaska and Heather Anema.

Ground Works - Midwest

201 N. WEBER AVE., STE. 201 groundworks-midwest.com Ground Works – Midwest, regionally located in Sioux Falls, specializes in school teaching gardens with the goal of 20 sites established by 2020. L to R: Adam Walsh, Joey Rotert, Jack Dyvig, Tim Sturdevant, Tim Olsen (Executive Director), Nathan Stallinga, Cindy Heidelberger Larson, Dan Doyle and Katrina Lehr-McKinney.

NEW MEMBER

HenkinSchultz Creative Services

6201 S. PINNACLE PL. henkinschultz.com HenkinSchultz Creative Services is a fullservice marketing agency celebrating 25 years in Sioux Falls. L to R: Jason Jellis (partner), Becka Burger (partner), Lexie Frankman, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Steve Van Buskirk, Joe Henkin (partner), Kirby Schultz (partner), Kristin Cooke, Liz Lloyd and Joey Schultz (partner).

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

Highest Health Chiropractic

3601 W. 57TH ST. highesthealthchiropractic.com Highest Health Chiropractic is a neurologicallybased chiropractic office focusing on pregnancy and pediatrics. L to R: Amy O’Connor Hoback, Bobbi Thury, Sabrina DeJong, Jagger DeJong, Dr. Nate DeJong (owner), Daschle Larsen and Cathy Crisp.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Hobby Town

1710 S. WESTERN AVE. hobbytown.com Hobby Town has all your general hobby needs with games, trains, planes, RC cars, models, paints and tools. L to R: Paul Reiter, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Jessica Hauck, Ryan Reiter (owner), Dean Karsky, Ryan “Huck” Jensen, Corey Weide and Terri Reiter.

NEW MEMBER

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

GROUNDBREAKING

2040 WEST RUSSELL STREET Quest Development representatives and Sioux Falls officials broke ground on the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, attached conference center, and Crooked Pint Ale House restaurant on Elmwood Golf Course. L to R: Don Kearney, Daren Ketcham, Dean Karsky, Rod Dorale, Aaron Waldo (Director of Operations), Mayor Mike Huether, Dan Quam, Brent O’Neil and Slater Barr.

Partners in the success of your business.

Cain Ellsworth provides service beyond the numbers.

Our Services Include: Accounting & Payroll // Assurance Business Improvement - Strategy & Coaching Estate & Succession Planning Tax Planning & Preparation // Tax Credit Optimization

We’d love to tell you more. Contact us today!

SOUTH DAKOTA 1300 West 57th Street, Suite 2 Sioux Falls, SD 57108 P: 605.610.4611

IOWA 1008 Third Avenue, PO Box 449 Sheldon, IA 51201 P: 712.324.4614

cainellsworth.com

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RIBBON CUTTINGS LeafGuard Gutters

leafguard.com Say goodbye to cleaning gutters clogged by leaves and debris forever with LeafGuard Gutters. L to R: Marvin Feldewerd, Julie Nelson, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Joey Rotert, Lynda Billars, Tom Borresch, Joseph Schlichting (Director of Expansion), Dan Doyle and Kevin Feldewerd.

NEW MEMBER

City of Sioux Falls— Midco Aquatic Center 1601 S. WESTERN AVENUE siouxfalls.org

NEW LOCATION

Midco Aquatic Center is a multipurpose, yearround aquatic Center which features three pools and many amenities under one roof. L to R: Jean Pearson, Michelle Erpenbach, Mike Cooper, Karen Leonard, Tom Simmons, Don Kearney, Mayor Mike Huether, Steve Van Buskirk, Kendra Siemonsma, Tory Miedema, Patti Abdallah and Alicia Luther.

Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning

NEW LOCATION

4067 N. 4TH AVE. rainbowintl.com/siouxfalls Rainbow International Restoration specializes in water damage mitigation, fire/smoke restoration, mold remediation and reconstruction. They recently celebrated their new location. L to R: Julie Redlin, Mayor Mike Huether, Dean Karsky, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Daren Anderson, Joel Christensen (co-owner), Joe Schwebach (co-owner), Nancy Weber-Sweere and Melissa Baysore.

Riviera Events & Catering

26665 481ST AVE., BRANDON, SD rivierasiouxfalls.com Riviera Events and Catering can cater any event of any size at their venue or come to you.

L to R: Jill Shepherd, Julie Darrington, Gita Hendricks, Matt Sapari (CEO/Executive Chef), Tracy Bleth, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Jackie Stratman and Darla Pasch.

NEW MEMBER

Sonia Sotomayor Spanish Immersion Elementary

1510 S. LAKE AVE. sf.k12.sd.us Sonia Sotomayor is a K-5 elementary school serving approximately 450 students in the Spanish Immersion Program. L to R: Carly Reiter, Mark Luke, Peter Jal, Bobbi Thury, Tracy Vik (Principal), Jay Soukup, Todd Thoelke, Stefanie Engebretson and Kate Parker.

NEW MEMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

City of Sioux Falls — Spellerberg Park

EXPANSION/REMODEL

1601 S. WESTERN AVE. siouxfalls.org/parks Spellerberg Park provides year-round recreation with various amenities located within in the park.

The City of Sioux Falls invested more than $1 million in the park in 2016, which compliments the opening of the Midco Aquatic Center. L to R: Tory Miedema, Joey Rotert, Jessica Hauck, Dean Karsky, Erin Schoenbeck, Patti Abdallah, Don Kearney (Director of Parks and Recreation), Mayor Mike Huether, Nathan Stallinga and Kelby Mieras.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

NEW MEMBER

4930 S. WESTERN AVE., STE. 200 stifel.com Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is a diversified financial services holding company that conducts its business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. L to R: Greg Risse, Lynda Billars, Jack Dyvig, Troy Rames, Jennifer Sherman (Branch Manager), Nathan Stallinga, Bobbi Thury and Mary Steiner.

Better Banking Targeted Services.

Gary’s Gun Shop is known for professional advice, sales and service for gun owners in the upper Midwest. They moved their banking relationship to Security National Bank. “Their personal approach, and prompt responses to our needs, makes us feel like they truly care about the success of our business,” said owner Steve Naatjes and manager Tony Naatjes. That’s Tony Naatjes, what Better Banking is all about.

Manager, Security National Bank’s Business Bankers Gary’s Gun Shop understand specialized businesses.

Call Mike Pekoske 605-977-9000

74TH & SOUTH LOUISE

Steve Naatjes, Owner, Gary’s Gun Shop

snbsd.com

26TH ST & I-29

Mike Pekoske, VP Commercial Services

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Survivors Joining for Hope

survivorsjoiningforhope.org Survivors Joining for Hope assists survivors of suicide with finances related to burial expenses and grief counseling. L to R: Ashley Thuringer, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Lynda Billars, Brad Hearst (founder/CEO/President), Jerry Cook, Sandy Case and Jackie Stratman.

NEW MEMBER

THRONE Publishing Group

2329 N. CAREER AVE. #215 thronepg.com THRONE helps businesses, individuals and nonprofits promote their story, mission or business through books and video. L to R: Jordan Loftis, Jack Dyvig, Dean Karsky, Jeremy Brown (CEO/publisher), Brooke Brown, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Kristin Hoefert and Melanie Brown.

NEW MEMBER

YOU CAN’T HAVE A MEANINGFUL

RELATIONSHIP WITH A BANKING APP.

Every bank has its perks. But does your bank have what you need to succeed?

Account For Your Dreams | FirstDakota.com

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...BUT, YES, WE HAVE AN APP, TOO.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

University of Sioux Falls

1101 W. 22ND ST. usiouxfalls.edu Ground was broken at the University of Sioux Falls on the new Benedetto Residence Hall.

L to R: Dale Froehlich, Luke Deboer, Lauren Nelson, Dr. Mark Benedetto (President), Tom Lillibridge, Randy Knecht, Mayor Mike Huether and Dr. Dave Kapaska.

GROUNDBREAKING

Warriors Never Give Up warriorsnevergiveup.org

Warriors Never Give Up is a volunteer, nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of our nation’s heros through outdoor adventures.

L to R: Dan Geiken, Brenda Ebbinga, Mark Johnston (board member), Gary Gaspar, Todd Stone, Chris Filsinger, Nathan Stallinga, April Meyerink and Tim Wakefield.

NEW MEMBER

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MEMBERSHIP

Member Anniversaries 45 YEARS

AAA Refrigeration & Appliance, Inc./ Goodwin Tucker Refrigeration Equipment Sales, Service goodwin-tucker.com

40 YEARS

Hjellming Construction Co. Home Builders hjellmingconstruction.com

Lakota Events Hall Banquet Facilities

Lawrence & Schiller, Inc. Advertising Agencies l-s.com

Southeast Tech Schools, Colleges, Universities southeasttech.edu

Van De Walle Associates, LLC Architects vandewallearchitects.com

30 YEARS

Children’s Dental Center Dentists childrensdentalcentersf.com

Christoffels & Co. Hair Replacement virghair.com

Dakota Contracting Corporation Contractors - General

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 or on your smartphone using the Chamber’s app — search “Sioux Falls Chamber” in the Google Play or iTunes stores.

25 YEARS

Cliff Avenue Greenhouse & Garden Center

Auto Body Repair andersonscc.com

Garden Centers

Closets N More

Spas dayofindulgence.com

Anderson’s Collision Center

Closet Organizers closetsnmoresd.com

Midwestern Mechanical, Inc. Plumbing , Heating & Cooling Contractors midwesternmechanical.com

20 YEARS

American Electric Construction Electrical Contractors

Boyer Trucks Sioux Falls Truck Dealers boyertrucks.com

Dakota Alliance Soccer Club Associate Member dakotaalliancesoccer.com

Gunderson’s Jewelers Jewelers--Retail gundersons.com

Marv’s Body Shop, Inc. Auto Body Repair marvsbodyshop.com

Midwest Boiler Repair, Inc. Boilers & Burners midwestboilerrepair.com

Sioux Empire Housing Partnership

Five Star Call Centers

Housing siouxempirehousing.org

Customer Contact Center Inbound, Outbound, Email, Chat, and IVR fivestarcallcenters.com

15 YEARS

Highway Improvement, Inc.

Associations aarp.org/sd

Paving Contractors highwayimprovementinc.com

ServiceMaster Building & Commercial Maintenance Janitorial Service servicemasterclean.com

South Dakota Public Broadcasting/Friends Associate Member sdpb.org

Variety Foods, LLC Food Distributor varietyfoodsinc.com

Walden Carpets, Inc. Carpet & Floor Covering waldencarpets.com

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AARP South Dakota

AMERI/STAR Real Estate, Inc. Colleen Hines Affiliate - Real Estate ameri-star.com

AMERI/STAR Real Estate, Inc. Janelle Hoven Affiliate - Real Estate ameri-star.com

Day of Indulgence

Falls Architecture Studio Architects, Engineers, Planners fallsarch.com

GEK Enterprises, Inc. dba The Cookie Jar Eatery Restaurants cookiejarsd.com

Groomer’s Choice Pet Products Pet Grooming Products Supplier groomerschoice.com

Howe Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractors howeelectric.com

J.F. Nordlie Co. Pipe Organ Manufacturer jfnordlie.com

Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls Jim Costello Affiliate - Real Estate jimcostellorealtor.com

Pam Nelson, Minnehaha County Treasurer Associate Member minnehahacounty.org

Pfeiffer, Hofer, Humpal P.C. Accountants-Certified Public cpapha.com

Poet Ethanol Plant Engineering & Design poet.com

R & T Unit Can Company Recycling & Scrap Metal Processing randtunitcancompany.com

SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. Biotechnology Research sabbiotherapeutics.com

SD Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault

Brenner & Justice Insurance, Inc.

Associate Member sdnafvsa.com

Insurance brennerandjustice.com

10 YEARS

Clark Engineering Corporation Engineers & Land Surveyors clark-eng.com

AMERI/STAR Real Estate Melissa Anderson Affiliate - Real Estate ameri-star.com

MEMBERSHIP

Bruce Olson Construction LLC

Affordable Housing Solutions

Associate Member

Associate Member a-h-s.org

Carmody Interior Design Interior Design carmodyinteriordesign.com

Dawson McAllister Live! Hopeline Associate Member thehopeline.com

G & D Viking Glass, Inc. Glazing Contractor gdvikingglass.com

Hays Companies Associate Member hayscompanies.com

JSA Consulting Engineers / Land Surveyors, Inc.

Avitus Group Business Service avitusgroup.com

Bagel Boy Restaurants bagelboysf.com

CherryBerry Yogurt & Frozen Desserts cherryberryyogurtbar.com

Dakota Entertainment-KaraokeDJ Interactive Games Entertainment dakotaentertainment.com

Engineers - Consultants jsaengineers.biz

Farmers Insurance Group Rod Goeman Insurance Agency

LifeLight Communications

Insurance/Investments farmersagent.com/rgoeman

Associate Member lifelight.org

Neighborhood Dental Clinic Dentists neighborhooddentalcare.com

Sioux Falls Regional Livestock Associate Member sfrlinc.com

Sioux Falls Winair Co HVAC Distributor - Wholesale siouxfallswinair.com

Strawbale Winery Associate Member strawbalewinery.com

Wilde Prairie Winery Associate Member wildeprairiewinery.com

Workplace Marketing & Insurance Advisors

Hegg Realtors - Joan Norquist Affiliate - Real Estate joannorquist.realtor.com

KeyMedia Solutions Marketing/Advertising keymediasolutions.com

Maverick Air Center, LLC Aviation Fixed-Base Operation maverickaircenter.com

McLeod’s Printing Associate Member mcleodprint.com

Stephen Metli

Banks ambankiowa.com

The Amy Stockberger Team Real Estate amystockberger.com

Falls Real Estate Real Estate fallsre.com

Freedom Realty, Inc. - Rick Trapp Affiliate - Real Estate freedomrealtysf.com

Friends of the Big Sioux River Associate Member friendsofthebigsiouxriver.org

Get N Go #22 Convenience Store getngo.com

Innovative Property Management, LLC Property Management innovativepm.com

LED Light Exchange Depot Lighting Fixtures lightexchangedepot.com

LongView Financial Solutions, LLC Financial Services longviewfinancial.com

Restaurants mackenzieriverpizza.com

Consultant - Political pubaffairsco.com

Santosha Hot Yoga

Sigaty Dental

Appraisers ace-appraisal.com

American State Bank

Public Affairs Company

Sanford Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

Ace Appraisal

Architects 4ddesignconsulting.com

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub

Yoga santoshahotyoga.com

5 YEARS

4D Design + Consulting

Associate Member

Employee Benefits workplacemarketing.com

Physicians & Surgeons - M.D. Obstetrics & Gynecology sanfordhealth.org

FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS WHO REINVESTED IN THEIR SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARY MONTH

Mid States Audio & Video Commercial Audio & Video midstatesaudio.com

Brad Nelson - The Lynda B. Advantage/ Team Billars & Associates KW

Dentists

Affiliate - Real Estate realestatewithbrad.com

State Farm Insurance - Ryan Reiner

New Prairie RV Southtown

Insurance goreiner.com

Recreational Vehicles newprairierv.com

Time Management Systems

OLLI - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Time Clocks and Payroll tmstime.com

Associate Member olliuc.org

Wiswall Endodontics Dentistry - Endodontist wiswallendo.com

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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 or by using the Chamber’s App, available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. Want to become a member? Call (605) 336-1620.

Bella Vous Lingerie

Kaufhold Dix Patent Law

Gayleen Riedemann

Boutique Rebecca Johnson, (605) 376-7496 1909 W. 41st St.,57105

Attorneys Sean Kaufhold, (605) 334-1571 PO Box 89626, 57109 kaufholdlaw.com

Associate Member (605) 359-6170

BlackWing Elite Builders Construction Randy Reese, (605) 334-9464 PO Box 2238, 57101-2238 blackwingbuilders.com

Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare

Steve Bourassa

The Kingdom Trust Company

Associate Member Steve Bourassa, (605) 310-2239

Janet Brekke

Trust Company Tim Kuhman, (270) 226-1013 4300 S. Louise Ave., Ste. 104, 57106 kingdomtrust.com

Associate Member (605) 359-7467

Laurie Belle’s Boutique

Call to Freedom Associate Member Becky Rasmussen, (605) 221-4857 601 S. Phillips Ave. #105, 57104 calltofreedom.org

D1 Sports Sioux Falls Performance Enhancement Paul Keizer, (605) 651-3021 5901 S. Southeastern Ave., 57108 d1sportstraining.com/siouxfalls/

Implementation Specialists Associate Member Deb Sletmoen, (218) 486-5095 4286 255th St. South, Hawley, MN 56549 iscorp.biz

iRepair Sioux Falls Retail Justin Venners, (605) 681-6444 1801 W. 10th St., 57104 facebook.com/iRepairSiouxFalls

Jacky’s Restaurants Jacky Vanloh, (605) 336-0588 3308 E. 10th St., 57103

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Associate Member Bruce Oliver, (605) 695-0048 kingdomboundaries.org

Associate Member Laurie Karlson, (605) 498-0101 615 E. Brian Street, Tea, SD 57064 lauriebellesboutique.com

Legacy Development/Consulting Steve Natz Affiliate - Real Estate Steve Natz, (605) 336-7376 101 S. Main Ave., Ste. 101, 57104

Marlin’s Family Restaurant Restaurants Ken Leedy, (605) 271-7376 108 S. Minnesota Ave., 57104 marlinsfamilyrestaurant.com

Northwestern Mutual - Heather Haala Affiliate - Insurance Heather Haala, (605) 413-5459 2307 W. 57th St., Ste. 200, 57108 heatherhaala.nm.com

Pitter Patter Playhouse Day Care Lacey Forthman / Michele Glatt, (605) 323-9273 8604 W. 22nd, 57106

Rustic Prairie Artist Greg & Katie Roth, (605) 941-1317 rusticprairie.com

Seeds of Change Foundation Associate Member Alicia Elmamouni, (605) 965-4956 4615 N. Lewis Ave., 57104 seedsofchange.org

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School Associate Member Tracy Vik, (605) 367-4655 1510 S. Lake Ave., 57105

SUBWAY - 10th Street Restaurant - Fast Food Brandi VanLenning, (605) 339-9465 1116 E. 10th St., 57103 subway.com

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Construction Equipment Jeremy Stulken, (605) 221-0322 27134 S. Parklane Dr., 57106 sunbeltrentals.com

Waverly Partners, LLC Associate Member Eric N. Peterson, (440) 892-5961 PO Box 40531, Cleveland, OH 44140 waverly-partners.com

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HOW CAN THE WORKPLACE BE OPTIMIZED TO DELIVER ON WHAT BOTH ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR THEM NEED? The more employees feel a sense of control over where and how they work, the more engaged and satisfied they are with their workplace.

Having a range of spaces to accommodate different modes of work is key. Organizations that offer a broader range of spaces- for collaboration, socializing, focus, rejuvenation and privacy- tend to have more engaged employees.

Providing employees with a greater sense of control over their physical environment and how they work is an opportunity to positively shape behaviors within the organization.

Can you choose where to work within the office based on the task you are doing?

88% 71% 59%

14% Highly Disengaged

24% Somewhat Disengaged

Neutral

Somewhat Engaged

Highly Engaged

The data demonstrates a correlation between how much control employees have in their workplace and their engagement level.

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