Thank you for your continued investment
I kicked off my year at the helm of the Chamber asking everyone to celebrate our community. Celebration is something your Chamber does very well — after all, we do own a big pair of scissors and they get lots of use.
Look at the word “community” and you’ll notice its two components: “comm,” referring to what is common and what is shared; and “unity,” which is the place where things come together and are united with one purpose.
For nearly 107 years, that gathering place has been the Chamber. No matter our differences, when it comes to lifting up the Sioux Falls area we are all on the same team. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is the place where we strive for unity, where we seek compromise, where we work together for what is important to all.
It doesn’t come without vision or leadership or hard work; which thankfully, the Chamber has in spades. We have
a strong vision of what our community should be and we have dedicated volunteers and leaders who are willing to step up and make it happen.
Thanks to all of our 2,200 members we remain the area’s leading business advocate. In the past year, we have worked to educate our Chamber members about important issues that affect business at all levels of government. We’ve hosted educational workshops, created access to elected officials and plenty of networking opportunities.
Planning and preparation continue to move our organization and our community forward. This issue of Chamber News looks at a few of the capital improvement projects
ROB OLIVER
Planning and preparation continue to move our organization and our community forward.
the Sioux Falls City Council will vote on later this month. I commend our City leaders for dreaming big with our community’s wants, while continuing to meet our needs. We are fortunate that the Sioux Falls area remains on a path of growth and progress.
Planning and preparation is a Chamber mantra, as well. Our staff has been busy scheduling a host of activities for the new Chamber year that starts Oct. 1. We’re excited to have new committee volunteers and new board members join our ranks. We’re always seeking new members who know that a unified voice is stronger than a solo voice.
Author and professor Leon C. Megginson said “It is not the strongest of the
species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but rather the one most adaptable to change.”
Being adaptable has served the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce well in building our community. Thank you to all of our members for your continued investment in our community’s future and for allowing me to serve as your Chair of the Board this past year.
ROB OLIVER
2012-13 Chair of the Board
EXECUTIVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE
Rob Oliver Augustana College
CHAIR ELECT
Keith Severson, Jr Eide Bailly LLP
VICE CHAIR
Dana Dykhouse First PREMIER Bank
TREASURER
Paul Bruflat CNA Surety
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Barb Stork Midwest Provisions, Inc.
PRESIDENT & CEO
Evan Nolte Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Begeman Sanford Health
Juan Bonilla Wells Fargo Bank
Ruth Christopherson Citi
Ben Graham Bell, Incorporated
Brad Grossenburg Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith PC
J. Tyler Haahr Metabank
Dave Kapaska, D.O. Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Kristi Masterson Hy Vee Inc.
Eric McDonald DocuTAP
Dan Rykhus Raven Industries
Steve VanBuskirk VanBuskirk Companies
Anita Wetsch Canfield Business Interiors
Kristen Zueger VanBuskirk Companies
EX-OFFICIO
Dr. Pam Homan Superintendent, Sioux Falls Public School System
Gerald Beninga Minnehaha County Commission
Mayor Mike Huether City of Sioux Falls
Kent Alberty Sioux Falls School Board
Jim Schmidt Lincoln County Commission
STAFF
Evan Nolte President & Chief Executive Officer
Thane Barnier Web Development & IT Manager
Joan Bartling Finance & Accounting Director
Jill Blom Web Developer
Mattie Burnham CVB Assistant Director of Sales
Shirley Buseman Chamber Receptionist
Cindy Christensen Agri-Business Division Manager
Rachel Crane CVB Host City Manager
Amy M. Farr Membership Sales Manager
Kate Foley Small Business & Leadership Development Manager
Nikki Gronli Graphics & Communications Specialist
Maddie Gutierrez Public Affairs & Communications Assistant
Lesa Jarding Young Professionals Network Manager
Jay Kaltenbach CVB Services/Resale Manager
Mark Lee Public Affairs & Communications Director
Pat Lund Membership Services Manager
Betsy McCarty CVB Creative & Communications Manager
Jill Niedringhaus CVB Receptionist/ Project Assistant
Wendy Neuharth Membership Services Administrative Assistant
Betty Ordal Membership Services Director
Krista Orsack CVB Director of Marketing
Kathie Puthoff CVB Administrative Assistant
Teri Schmidt CVB Executive Director
Susan Seachris Administrative/Accounting Assistant
Amy Smolik Marketing & Communications Manager
Alexa Steiner CVB Sales Manager
Carolyn Winchell Forward Sioux Falls Director of Investor Relations
Erin Zimmerman CVB Sales Assistant
Sioux Falls City Council will vote on the proposed 2014-18 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in September. The CIP includes funding for infrastructure and quality of life projects.
Chamber News Layout/Design: Nikki Gronli
Chamber News Editor: Amy Smolik FOR EDITORIAL INFORMATION, CALL: 605.336.1620
Chamber News is published monthly by Argus Leader Media and the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Advertising and editorial deadlines can be found at www.siouxfallschamber.com under the News & Publications link.
Postmaster please send address changes to: Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1425, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425, 605.336.1620, sfacc@siouxfalls.com
As the leading Sioux Falls area business advocate, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of
Night with Heroes set for October
The Sioux Falls Airshow is hosting the Night With Heroes on Oct. 5 as a way to bring aviation-related stories and individuals of exceptional merit to Sioux Falls. The goal is to inspire people to achieve their potential as well as learn about vital moments in American history.
This year’s Night With Heroes will benefit the Berakhah House, a non-profit residence care facility that helps homeless and at-risk veterans. Dick Rutan brings his story of personal courage, service, and gratitude to Sioux Falls, on Oct. 5, as part of the “Night With Heroes” series. Rutan, along with fellow pilot Jeana Yeager, became the first people to fly an aircraft around the
world without refueling.
Tickets cost $20 per person and can be purchased at the Washington Pavilion. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Belbas Theater. Rutan will also be signing limited edition art prints created by aviation artist John Mollison. These prints will be available for purchase.
The first Night With Heroes in 2010 featured four distinguished World War II fighter pilots and raised nearly $20,000 for the South Dakota Honor Flight program.
For more information, visit www. siouxfallsairshow.com.
Travel writers learn more about Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls CVB attended Travel Media Showcase Aug. 20-23 in Rockford, Ill. The Showcase offered a unique opportunity for top travel journalists and travel industry professionals to meet one-on-one, at a single location, for the purpose of exchanging information and developing personal contacts.
Travel industry representation included public relations or communications directors of convention and visitors bureaus, domestic and international destination tourism offices, major hotel chains, air-
lines, cruise lines, as well as entertainment attractions and gaming venues. Journalist representation included editors, staff and freelance travel writers, magazine and newspaper travel writers, broadcast travel journalists, as well as internet travel journalists and bloggers.
Along with access to exhibitor booths, the three-day program included two days of scheduled journalist/exhibitor appointment sessions, regional press tours, plus numerous other networking opportunities. The CVB met with 30 journalists.
Small Market Meetings Conference in Sioux Falls Oct. 6-8
Sioux Falls will host 100 meeting planners for the 2013 Small Market Meetings Conference (SMMC) Oct. 6-8. The CVB is busy preparing for the event as 200 attendees are expected, including suppliers.
Attendees will experience the Washington Pavilion for their opening ceremony with dinner on the stage of the Mary W. Sommervold Hall. The second night will showcase the city’s namesake with a reception at Falls Overlook Café prior to a downtown dine-around. On Monday, the CVB will show off the city with a drive tour of the new Sanford Sports Complex prior to stopping at a number of local attractions. All this, combined with networking opportunities, educational sessions and two days of prescheduled oneon-one appointments will make for a great conference.
The SMMC will be held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and Sheraton Sioux Falls hotel. A welcome table will greet the attendees at Sioux Falls Regional Airport and again in the hotel lobby. The CVB is looking forward to hosting and showcasing Sioux Falls as a No. 1 destination for future conventions, meetings and events to meeting planners attending the show.
The SMMC was held in Jacksonville, Fla. in 2012, Little Rock, Ark. in 2011 and Shreveport, La. in 2010. For more information, contact CVB Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing Mattie Burnham at (605) 3732024 or go to www.VisitSiouxFalls.com/ SMMC2013 or www.smallmarketmeetingsconference.com.
The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau was one of 692 booths exhibiting at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting and Exposition Aug. 3-6 in Atlanta. The show had more than 5,000 attendees, including 2,896 association executives present — the highest attendance number for association executives since 2008. ASAE is open to association professionals, federal government employees, higher education educators, independent consultants, corporate meeting
planners and attorneys.
Sioux Falls was represented by Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing Mattie Burnham, Sales Manager Alexa Steiner and Sales Assistant Erin Zimmerman. Burnham, Steiner and Zimmerman promoted the Sioux Falls CVB’s “Be Our VIP” program, which offers a complimentary site visit to meeting planners interested in booking future conventions, meetings or events in Sioux Falls.
Shriners to gather in Sioux Falls for 2014 convention
CVB Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing Mattie Burnham traveled to Duluth for the Midwest Shrine Association (MSA) Annual Convention, which will be held in Sioux Falls Aug. 21-23, 2014. This event is calculated to have an approximate $1.79 million economic impact to the city.
The Midwest Shrine Association is comprised of 14 regional chapters. The annual summer event allows the chapters to compete for best in chanters, bands, clowns, motorized units, pipes and drums, foot
patrols, horse units and much more. The chapters are from the surrounding states including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and the Canadian providences of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The 14 chapters have a combined membership of approximately 20,000 Shriners.
The 2013 MSA Pardi Gras was held in Duluth Aug. 14-17. Average attendance has been between 2,000 and 2,500. The Sioux Falls CVB is excited to host the Midwest Shrine in 2014!
CVB to welcome pheasant hunters
The opening weekend of pheasant hunting season will bring thousands of pheasant hunters into the Sioux Falls Regional Airport for their annual hunting experience in South Dakota.
The Sioux Falls CVB will host the 16th Annual Hunter’s Celebration on opening weekend, Oct. 17-18 at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
The 11th Annual South Dakota Chapter of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics will be at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Sept. 20-21. The convoy will include big rigs from South Dakota and the region on a designated route circling Sioux Falls. Many truck drivers will be accompa-
nied by Special Olympics athletes. Concluding the parade, the event features a truck show, lunch, auction and presentation of awards at the W.H Lyon Fairgrounds.
For more information contact Michelle Wells at (605) 334-8871.
Along with several Sioux Falls busi-
nesses, the CVB will welcome hunters from across the country with gifts, treats and the opportunity to purchase a variety of items. The CVB will also provide hunters with information on Sioux Falls hotels, restaurants, retail, attractions, etc. If your business would like to be a part of the celebration, contact Host City Manager Rachel Crane at (605) 373-2026 or rcrane@siouxfalls.com. Limited space is available.
CVB attends Connect Marketplace
The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau attended the Connect Marketplace, in Milwaukee, Aug. 22-24.
The show is organized by Collinson Media and Events, which hosts three annual shows: Connect Marketplace focuses on associations; Collaborate Marketplace, focuses on corporations and took place in June in Denver; and the faith-based conference Rejuvenate Marketplace is coming up Oct. 22-24 in Daytona Beach, Fla. This will
be the second year the CVB will attend all three annual shows.
For the Connect Marketplace show, the CVB set up 30 prescheduled one-onone appointments from the 350 association meeting planners that attended the show. Planners present at the show represented association, government and SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal) groups. The CVB came back with a number of leads and prospects.
SEPTEMBER
5-6
7 March Into the Light 7 Presidents Bowl
7 Sidewalk Arts Festival
8 Sioux Falls Marathon, Half Marathon & Miracle 5K
13-14 Fall Festival of Artists
14 Dakota Bowl
14 Walk to End Alzheimer’s 14-15 Benson’s Flea Market
14-16 Fall Parade of Homes
15 South Dakota International Pageants
19-22 Northern
OCTOBER
Strawbale Winery Harvest Festival
13 GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase 16 Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music
18-19 8th annual expo for her 18-20 Viking Days
Reading Festival 19 Wilde Prairie Winery
CHAMBER CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013
5-6:30 p.m.
Kilian Community College, 300 E. 6th St. Co-sponsored by Kilian Community College & Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe RSVP to 373.2018
Cost: $3
INSIDE WASHINGTON: U.S. REP. KRISTI NOEM
Monday, Sept. 23, 2013
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ramada Hotel & Suites 1301 W. Russell St. RSVP to 373.2015 or email mgutierrez@siouxfalls.com
Cost: $25, includes lunch
AGRI-BUSINESS DIVISION GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013
Noon
Willow Run Golf Course, 8000 SD Hwy. 42
NOVEMBER
RSVP to cchristensen@siouxfalls.com
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 5-6:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center-Brandon 1103 Splitrock Blvd., Brandon RSVP to 373.2018
Cost: $3
NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER & HOLIDAY FAIR
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013
5-7 p.m.
Best Western PLUS Ramkota Exhibit Hall 3200 W. Maple St.
LOOKING FOR EVENT PHOTOS? CHECK OUT: www .chambernews com/eventPhotos .cfm 6 Hot Rod Swap 11 The Official Blues Boys Revue 12 Paint the Mall Pink 12 Sena Ehrhardt
Cost: $60, includes golf, cart and dinner
NEW MEMBER MIXER
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 4:30-6 p.m.
Cherry Creek Grill, Banquet Room, 3104 E. 26th St.
RSVP to 373.2014 or plund@siouxfalls.com
Cost: Free
SEPTEMBER
Sponsored by: Midcontinent Communications
The November mixer includes the Holiday Fair featuring Chamber members displaying their holiday gift ideas. Forty booth rentals are available at a cost of $100 each. To reserve your both, contact Pat Lund at 373.2014. RSVP to 373.2018
Cost: $3
Entrepreneurs, investors can connect at 10th Annual Innovation Expo
Registration is open for the 10th Annual Innovation Expo, an entrepreneurship conference that connects current and aspiring entrepreneurs to those service providers and financiers that can help launch their businesses. It will be held Sept. 16-17 in Sioux Falls.
The conference kicks off with an opening reception at the Icon Lounge on Monday, Sept. 16 and then the full-day conference begins at the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Tickets are $50 for the full conference. Register at www.sdinnovationexpo. com.
Six keynote speakers that will share their entrepreneurship stories and lessons learned. Scot Chisholm founded StayClassy in 2006 to raise money for cancer research after his mother battled the disease multiple times. Today, StayClassy is an online platform that powers the fundraising of more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations worldwide. Jon Crawford is a self-proclaimed startup junkie and founder of Storenvy.com, an online store platform for creative and
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unique businesses. Scott Hanselman is a programmer, teacher and speaker working for the Web Platform Team at Microsoft. He is a technology, culture, gadgets, diversity, code and web enthusiast. Bill Payne is a business executive, entrepreneur and angel investor. He has funded more than 50 companies and mentored more than 100. He is a founding member of four angel organizations: Aztec Venture Network, Tech Coast Angels, Vegas Valley Angels and Frontier Angel Fund. Neal Sales-Griffin is the co-founder and CEO of The Starter League. His sworn purpose is to solve meaningful problems through technology and empower everyone he can. Pamela Slim is a seasoned coach and writer who helps frustrated employees in corporate jobs break out and start their own businesses.
In addition, there will be demo sessions from local and regional entrepreneurs, a student idea competition with audience voting and networking time.
Innovation Expo is hosted by the Enterprise Institute in partnership with 9Clouds and Lemon.ly. Conference sponsors include Forward Sioux Falls; McKee, Voorhees &Sease; South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development; South Dakota Small Business Development Center; Bluestem Capital; EideBailly; Myriad Devices; Patterson Thuente IP; REED Fund; Sanford Health; Web Concentrate; McGowan Capital Group; South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry; South Dakota EPSCoR; and Startup Weekend.
Monday, Sept. 16 Icon Lounge
6 p .m . Opening Reception
Tuesday, Sept. 17 The Orpheum Theatre
8 a m Registration Opens
9 a m Opening Remarks
9:15 a m Pamela Slim
10 a m Scot Chisholm 10:45 a.m. Break 11:15 a m Scott Hanselman
Noon Lunch
12:45 p m Student Pitches 1:30 p.m. Neal Sales-Griffin 2 p.m. Bill Payne 2:30 p.m. Break
3 p .m . Demos
4:30 p .m . Jon Crawford
5 p .m . Happy Hour
FACES & PLACES
Faces & Places is great way to use your membership to be seen This column appears each month in Chamber News and features news about Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers
Due to space restrictions, each item for Faces & Places should be no more than three sentences in length The editor reserves the right to determine what is newsworthy and included in the column Items that will not be accepted include information on email changes, seminars and special event promotions that would be better addressed through advertising venues
To submit your news, use the Faces & Places form at www ChamberNews com, email asmolik@siouxfalls com and put Faces & Places in the subject line, or mail your news to Chamber News, PO Box 1425, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1425. Editorial and advertising deadlines are listed under the News & Publications link at www SiouxFallsChamber com
RECOGNITION OF CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS
The Ambassador Team of the Month for July was Team Rysavy: Rick Rysavy, Home Federal Bank; Dave Stadheim, RECOM, Inc.; and Derek Kattenberg, Real Property Management Express.
Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club, was awarded Diplomat of the Month for July. Second place honors went to Julie Nelson, Great Western Bank, and third place honors went to Wendy Bergan, YMCA. Dyvig was also the recipient of the Ribbon Cutting Attendance Award and the “Go The Extra Mile” Award. Duane Noerenberg, Anderson Group CPA, won the Retention Award. The Diplomat Team of the Month for July was: Captain Eric Siemers, Viamedia; Jack Dyvig, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club; Carrie Dragt, Midcontinent Communications; Kristina Wolfe, Travel Leaders/Village Travel; and John Park, Farm Bureau Financial Services.
NEW FACES & PROMOTIONS
Jill Niedringhaus is the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Receptionist/Project Assistant. Niedringhaus previously worked for the Sioux Empire Baseball Association. Alexa Steiner was promoted to Sales Manager at the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau. Steiner was hired in March as the receptionist and was promoted in June to Sales Manager.
Dr. Mark Lee has been named the Public Affairs & Communications Director for the Chamber. In this leadership role, Lee will serve as the Chamber’s chief lobbyist and liaison to local government leadership in the Sioux Falls area. Previously, Lee was the Executive Dean of the South Dakota Public Universities & Research Center (University Center) since October 2001. Lee also served in educational leadership positions with Dakota State University and Truman State University (Kirksville, Mo.).
Kristen Stengel joined Furniture Mart USA as Advertising Manager, overseeing advertising and creative operations for its 33 retail stores located in South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa. Stengel has extensive advertising experience, having led brand communication strategies for Subaru of America, Payless and General Mills. Her most recent position was with Carmichael Lynch, where she served as the Account Leader for Subaru of America. Stengel holds bachlor’s degrees in Journalism and Sociology from South Dakota State University.
Brad Kvalheim is the northwest region manager for Border States Electric (BSE). Kvalheim joined BSE in 1989 as an electronic service technician. In 1992, he became utility customer service representative and in 1995, Kvalheim became an account manager. He served as the branch manager in Sioux Falls and most recently was the northwest region utility sales manager for BSE. In his new position Kvalheim will be located in the company’s Bismarck location and oversee BSE branches in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado.
Kole Nordmann is the Project Director of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority. As Project Director, Nordmann will be responsible for assisting in coordinating and implementing activities to attract and secure sports-related businesses and events. Nordmann earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Wayne State College in 2010, and his master’s degree in Kinesiology and Sport Science with a concentration on Sport Management from the University of South Dakota in 2013. For the past seven years, Nordmann has gained experience filling a variety of positions with organizations such as the Sioux Falls Canaries and Omaha Nighthawks.
AWARDS & HONORS
The firm Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith LLP and 17 of its attorneys in various practice areas were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Four Davenport Evans lawyers were named 2014 Best Lawyers in America “Lawyers of the Year” for Sioux Falls. Charles D. Gullickson was named the Best Lawyers’ 2014 Sioux Falls Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year.” Mark W. Haigh was named the Best Lawyers’ 2014 Sioux Falls Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” Douglas J. Hajek was named the Best Lawyers’ 2014 Sioux Falls Mergers & Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year.” Rick W. Orr was named the Best Lawyers’ 2014 Sioux Falls Workers’ Compensation LawEmployers “Lawyer of the Year.” Other attorneys were named 2014 Best Lawyers in the following practice areas for Sioux Falls: Jean H. Bender: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Jonathan P. Brown: Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law; P. Daniel Donohue: Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates; Edwin E. Evans: Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants; Thomas M. Frankman: Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants; Keith A. Gauer: Corporate Law; Timothy M. Gebhart: First Amend-
ment Law; Charles D. Gullickson: Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law; Mark W. Haigh: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants; Douglas J. Hajek: Banking and Finance Law; Corporate Law; Financial Ser vices Regulation Law; Government Regulations Practice; Mergers & Acquisitions Law; Robert E. Hayes: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-theCompany Litigation, Litigation-Bankruptcy; Me lissa C. Hinton: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants; Kristi Geisler Holm: Workers’ Compensation Law-Employers; Sarah Richardson Larson: Elder Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Trusts and Estates; Rick W. Orr: Workers’ Compensation Law-Employers; Catherine A. Tanck: Litigation and ControversyTax, Tax Law; and Monte R. Walz: Health Care Law. Several attorneys achieved milestone status for the number of years in which they have been included in Best Lawyers; they include: 25 years or more: Robert E. Hayes; 20 years or more: Edwin E. Evans and P. Daniel Donohue; and 10 years or more: Timothy M. Gebhart, Charles D. Gullickson and Sarah Richardson Larson. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the U.S.
GOOD DEEDS
ACQUISITIONS
Thanks to Verizon Wireless and Corporate Teams, 30 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire received new bicycles. The members were chosen based on attendance to the Club during the month of June. In addition, they also received helmets and bike locks. The bicycles provide needed transportation for Club kids.
EarthBend acquired the assets and intellectual property owned by Sage Technology Group, LLC. Sage Technology Group, LLC, a Bloomington, Minn. company, focused on virtualization, assessments, proof of concepts, and implementation of solutions mainly in the K-12 education space. Sage helps companies meet modern day IT needs and their strong education practice will boost the current EarthBend education offerings. Sage Technology Group utilizes their cloud focus and variety of hardware and software product offerings to develop the best possible solutions for their customers. EarthBend also acquired the assets and intellectual property owned by East River Technologies. East River Technologies, a Sioux Falls-based company, specializes in business-to-business technology consulting, product procurement, cloud based solutions and services. Both acquisitions further support EarthBend’s focus on supporting its customer base in the upper Midwest through a continually expanded offering and capability set.
Derek Kattenberg Real Property Management Express
David Stadheim RECOM, Inc.
Wendy Bergan YMCA
Julie Nelson Great Western Bank
Mark Lee Public Affairs & Communications Director
Duane Noerenberg Anderson Group CPA
Alexa Steiner CVB Sales Manager
Purchase your pass today!
Contact Pat Lund at (605) 373-2014 or plund@siouxfalls.com
See you at the Mixer!
New Annual Mixer Pass available this month only
If you attend the Chamber’s monthly Membership Mixers, you know the value of the networking that takes place. Now you can save money and streamline your checkin when you attend the monthly mixer if you purchase the new Mixer Admission Pass.
In September only, the Chamber is offering a new yearlong Mixer Admission Pass. Each Mixer costs $3 per person to attend, or $36 if you attend all 12 Mixers. The Pass offers admission to all 12 mixers at a discounted price of $30 — a $6 savings if you attend all 12 Membership Mixers October 2013-September 2014.
Here are some of the advantages of purchasing a Mixer Pass: You’ll always be prepared for attendance at the Mixer, even if you don’t have cash in your wallet. Order your pass now and you’ll be invoiced and you won’t have to bother with expensing your admission cost each month. Order several for your business and share them with employees, who will benefit from the net-
working environment at a Chamber Mixer. You can also use them to treat customers to complimentary admission to a Mixer(s). If you can’t attend one of the monthly Mixers, you can share it with a co-worker or friend so they can take advantage of the Pass.
The Pass must be presented at registration of each event. If you do not present the Pass for admission, you will be required to pay the $3 admission fee.
The Mixer Admission Pass will only be available in September 2013 for use at any or all 12 Membership Mixers October 2013-September 2014. It is also non-refundable. To purchase your Pass, contact Pat Lund at (605) 373-2014 or plund@siouxfalls.com. Passes will also be available at the Sept. 10 Membership Mixer at Kilian Community College.
For a listing of upcoming Membership Mixers and other Chamber events, visit www.chambernews.com.
CIP plans for continued improvements to quality of life
BY AMY SMOLIK
Marketing & Communications Manager
Later this month, the Sioux Falls City Council will be asked to approve the 201418 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. As in recent years, this edition of the CIP has a strong focus on infrastructure needs, with the priority being adding capacity and improving traffic flow while maintaining existing infrastructure.
The 2014-18 proposed CIP would invest $429.1 million in the next five years in infrastructure, facilities, equipment and other capital improvements. By comparison, the 2013-17 program budget was $386.1 million. Only the first year of the program would be incorporated into the 2014 budget.
Proposed capital projects for the 201418 plan are primarily funded (50 percent) by sales and use tax. User fees from utility
Sioux Falls CIP
funds make up 26 percent, state loans from the South Dakota Conservancy District make up 9 percent, storm drainage fees collected for capital construction and improvements to the storm drainage system account for 4 percent, as do other sources like platting fees, federal funds and other financing. The Entertainment tax levied by the city accounts for 4 percent and currently funds the Arena, Orpheum, Convention Center and Washington Pavilion. These percentages are consistent with the previous two programs’ funding sources. Bond funds are proposed for two projects in the 2014-18 plan: $7.7 million within the public parking fund for a downtown parking facility and $11.7 million of cultural/recreation bond construction for a new indoor aquatic center.
The Sioux Falls City Council will hear the first reading of the program at its Sept. 10 meeting. For more information, visit www. siouxfalls.org.
Community Indoor Tennis Center (CITC)
Total 5-Year CIP Funding: $500,000
Funding Source: Sales Tax Year: 2013
The Community Indoor Tennis Center was a scheduled Community Appeals Campaign in 2013. The Chamber Campaign ($1 million) and City funds ($500,000) are part of a larger campaign to build a seven-court indoor tennis facility in northwest Sioux Falls. The CITC will be available for use by the public year-round. City funding is being used to buy equipment and construct improvements within the facility, with the City retaining ownership of the equipment and improvements constructed with these funds. The facility is expected to break ground this month.
Northwest Fire Station
Total 5-Year CIP Funding: $2.33 million
Funding Source: Sales Tax Years: 2013 ($173,250), 2014 ($2.2 million)
Department Project Priority: 1 (2014-18 CIP)
A new fire station is planned for northwest Sioux Falls near Maple Street and Marion Road. Design is being done in 2013 and construction will take place in 2014. Operating impact includes adding 15 employees with a total personnel cost of approximately $1.2 million. The fire station is necessary to maintain adequate response times and service levels to the northwest area of the city.
Family Park Improvements
Total 5-Year CIP Funding: $564,000
Funding Source: Sales Tax Year: 2013
More improvements at Family Park include permanent restrooms, city utilities, shelters at both gravel parking lots, and paving the trails around the ponds.
Dog Park
Total 5-Year CIP Funding: $497,000 (West Side)/$497,000 (East Side), $307,000 (Spencer Park Improvements)
Funding Source: Sales Tax 2015 (engineering and construction West Side, plus engineering for East Side), 2016 (East Side construction), Department Project Priority: 20-22 (2014-18 CIP)
Dog parks rated highly in a 2011 Recreation Needs Assessment, in which 50 percent of respondents supported adding more dog parks in the city. A proposed park on the west side of Sioux Falls would provide a fenced-in dog park and ease the pressure on Spencer Dog Park and would be designed and built in 2015. A comparable park would be built on the city’s east side in 2016. Beginning in 2014, designs would be completed to enhance the Spencer Dog Park, with construction of new lighting, dog agility equipment and replacing the restrooms in 2015-16.
SCHEELS IcePlex
Total 5-Year CIP Funding: $1.5 million
Funding Source: Sales Tax Year: 2013
The Ice Sports Association was a Chamber Community Appeals Campaign in 2013 (read more about the successful campaign wrap-up on pg. 19). The Chamber Campaign ($1.54 million) and City funds ($1.5 million) are part of a larger campaign to build a three-sheet ice facility and associated improvements as part of Phase 1. City funds will be used to purchase equipment or other improvements for the facility, which will be available for use by the public year-round. The new complex will accommodate hockey, figure skating and recreational skating usage.
River Greenway Improvements
Total 5-Year CIP Funding: $3.658 million
Funding Source: Sales Tax
Years: 2013 ($83,000), 2016 ($325,000), 2017 ($3.25 million)
Department Project Priority: 1 (2013-17 CIP), 2 (2014-18 CIP)
Phase 3 of the Greenway and Riverfront Master Plan calls for more improvements along the riverfront, in conjunction with private development. In 2013, the canoe launch area will be renovated, designed and constructed. Future plans could include concrete river walls, stepped edges into the river, accessible raps and step access to the Greenway, pedestrian bridges, widened bike trails, lighting and landscaping improvements.
Aquatic Facilities Development
Total 5-Year CIP Funding: $19.475 million
Funding Source: Sales Tax ($7.7 million), Bond Funds ($11.65 million)
Years: 2014 ($19.361 million)
Department Project Priority: 1 (2014-18 CIP)
The 2013 Citywide Aquatic Facility Master Plan, developed by a consulting firm, identified a need for an indoor water facility. The proposed project provides for design and construction of a large, indoor community aquatics facility, funded by a combination of cash and bond financing. The City Council must first authorize and adopt a bond ordinance and the selection of the site will be determined after the outcome of the April 2014 election. If the City Council approves the project as part of the 2014 budget, there would be time after the April election to start bidding the project late next year.
Prairie Green Golf Course Improvements
Total 5-Year CIP Funding: $1.72 million
Funding Source: Bonds
Years: 2012-13
The new two-story clubhouse at Prairie Green features 6,500 square feet on each level. It includes a large multipurpose room, an expanded pro shop, and a concession area accessible from inside and outside the building. A large patio area outside the building looks out to the 18th green. The lower level houses a small instructional area and the golf carts, enabling staff to complete cart maintenance inside the building and out of view. Prairie Green’s old clubhouse was moved and reused at the Kuehn Park Golf Course and the non-ADA compliant clubhouse at Kuehn Park was removed. The project was funded with revenue bonds that will be paid back from golf course revenue.
YPN CALENDAR & NEWS
MORNING BUZZ
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013
7:30 a.m.
Panera Bread, 5117 S. Louise Ave.
POWER LUNCH
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013
Noon
Red Rossa, 3412 S. Western Ave.
Join other YPN members for an exchange while getting your morning (coffee) buzz. Learn from one another over breakfast. Bring a friend or stop by and meet a new one. Exchange business cards and conversations.
Cost: Free to attend, breakfast/coffee on your own.
SOCIAL ACTION TEAM MEETING
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013
4 -5 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn South, 5300 S. Grand Cir.
If you have an interest in assisting with upcoming social activities, please plan to attend this action team meeting. We are looking for volunteers and ideas.
Cost: Free to attend. YPN Members Only
A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH PAUL SCHILLER
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013
11:45 a.m.
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200
Join Paul Schiller for a conversation about his background including his photography business and involvement with Lawrence & Schiller. Ask questions and learn about the choices he made throughout his career. A Seat at the Table allows YPN members to access the insights, wisdom and lessons only experienced leaders can provide.
Cost: Free to attend, lunch available for $5.
MEET US AT THE MIXER
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013
5 p.m.
Kilian Community College, 300 E. 6th St.
We invite you and your employees to attend our monthly Membership Mixer! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Beverages available. $3 admission. RSVP to 605.373.2050.
Cost: $3 admission.
YPN Power Lunches are a fun and relaxing opportunity to network and expand your professional contacts while enjoying a meal with your peers. Bring a friend or co-worker!
Cost: Free to attend, lunch on your own.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TOUR: PARRY CENTER FOR CLINICAL SKILLS AND SIMULATION
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013
4 p.m.
The Parry Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation at the USD Sanford School of Medicine, 1400 W. 22nd St.
The Parry Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation at the USD Sanford School of Medicine is a stateof-the-art facility used to teach clinical communication, physical examination and technical skills for health professionals at all levels of learning. Join fellow YPN members for a tour of the facility, demonstrations, and a chance to engage in an activity with the SimMan patient simulator.
A SIT DOWN WITH
U.S. REP. KRISTI NOEM
Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ramada Hotel & Suites, Galley Ballroom 1301 W. Russell St.
A unique opportunity for YPN members to have a question and answer session with U.S. Representative Kristi Noem. This program will be limited to 25 YPN members. Bring your questions! Free to attend, must also register and attend Inside Washington with Representative Kristi Noem. YPN Members Only.
SEPTEMBER
OFF THE CLOCK
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013
4 p.m.
Tre, 601 W. 33rd St.
Join YPN members for our monthly Off the Clock, an event where you can network, meet new people and have fun! Network, exchange business cards and conversations. Specials include $3 beers and drafts, $5 glasses of wine and buy one pizza, get one half off. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m.
Door prize drawing will take place at 5:45 p.m. Cost: Free to attend, food/beverages on your own.
To RSVP to any of these events, email ljarding@siouxfalls.com or call 373.2009.
Summit volunteers benefit Feeding South Dakota
September offers more opportunities to help
roads Summit? September is “Go Orange for Hunger Action Month.” This September, Feeding South Dakota is encouraging people of all ages to participate in Hunger Action Month. This nationwide movement is an effort to raise awareness about the issue of
hunger and encourage communities to take action. Feeding South Dakota will be kicking off the month of September by encouraging individuals and businesses to share the official ‘30 Ways in 30 Days’ calendar with family, friends, and coworkers and to host a food drive.
Every year, Feeding South Dakota provides an estimated 100,000 individuals across the state with emergency food assistance; almost half of those served are children or infants. The need is real. Families, children, and seniors rely on Feeding South Dakota to fill their hunger needs.
To take part in Hunger Action month, visit www.feedingsouthdakota.org/hungerin-sd/hunger-action-month/
10.2013 Chamber News is
Advertising opportunities available in 2013-14
Sioux Falls Community Guide
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce partners with Argus Leader Media to produce the annual Sioux Falls Community Guide. Advertising is open to all Chamber members and is only available to Chamber members. The Community Guide is hand-delivered to members in Sioux Falls during the Chamber’s annual Operation Thank You event, to be held later this fall.
The Sioux Falls Community Guide includes information on all facets of life in Sioux Falls. This is the official publication mailed from the Chamber office to people requesting relocation information about Sioux Falls. It is a great recruiting tool for employers to use when seeking new employees.
If you have questions about the editorial portion of the community guide, contact Amy Smolik at (605) 373-2054 or asmolik@siouxfalls.com.
Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating their 25-plus, 20-, 15-,10- and five-year membership anniversaries in September They are part of a continued commitment to our community through their investment in the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce To learn more about Chamber membership, contact 605 336 1620 or sfacc@siouxfalls com
25+ YEARS
AGC of South Dakota
Building Chapter
Member Since 1989
2307 W. 57th St.
Dalsin, Inc.
Member Since 1987
1008 W. Delaware St.
Daubys Sports Center
Member Since 1977
2720 W. 41st St.
GuestHouse Inn & Suites
Member Since 1984
3101 W. Russell St.
Halberstadt’s Men’s
Clothing
Member Since 1988
3607 W. 41st St.
Junior Achievement of South Dakota
Member Since 1988
1000 N. West Ave. #110
KDLT-TV (NBC)
Member Since 1976
3600 S. Westport Ave.
Mahlander’s, Inc.
Member Since 1985
130 N. Minnesota Ave.
Pierre’s Body Shop, Inc.
Member Since 1986
1304 S. Cliff Ave.
Rysavy Appraisal Service
Member Since 1987
2008 S. Minnesota Ave.
SD Auto Dealers Association
Member Since 1984
3801 S. Kiwanis Ave.
South Dakota Health Care Association
Member Since 1984
804 N. Western Ave.
StarMark Cabinetry
Member Since 1979
600 E. 48th St. N.
The Dunham Company
Member Since 1977
230 S. Phillips Ave. #202
20 YEARS
Make-A-Wish South Dakota
1400 W. 17th St.
Sisson Printing, Inc.
3500 S. Duluth Ave.
15 YEARS
Assam Companies
530 S. Phillips Ave.
Cyntom Property Management, Inc.
3800 S. Grange Ave.
East, Vander Woude, Grant & Co., PC 707 W. 11th St.
Frost Mortgage Lending Group 4921 E. 26th St. #2
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites 2501 S. Shirley Ave.
Siouxland K & K Construction, Inc. 2500 W. 49th St., Room 214
Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
5701 S. Corporate Place
10 YEARS
323rd Chemical Company/U.S. Army Reserve 4400 N. Northview Ave
Dakota Chiropractic & Wellness Center
5124 S. Western Ave.
Sioux Falls Business Journal
200 S. Minnesota Ave.
5 YEARS
A Taste of the Big Apple
600 N. Main Ave. #110
Brouwer Relocation Inc.
4800 N. Velocity Ave.
Cask & Cork
2904 W. Russell St.
Christian Center
Elementary & Daycare
6300 W. 41st St.
Coffea Roasterie
2318 S. Louise Ave.
HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab 1205 E. 57th St.
Join the Chamber
Interested in learning more? Contact the Chamber
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are looking to add 65 additional Chamber members before the end of the Chamber’s fiscal year Oct. 1.
The Ambassadors are identifying and making contact with future-members to sell the benefits of Chamber membership. The Chamber will market its programs and services, including both tangible and intangible benefits of membership. Membership in the Chamber of Commerce is essential to the growth and success of the business climate
in the Sioux Falls area.
Chamber members have one thing in common: they agree that progress is everyone’s business. More information about Chamber programs and services can be found at www.siouxfallschamber.com.
If you know of a business or organization that should be invited to be a part of the Chamber, contact Membership Sales Manager Amy M. Farr at (605) 373-2013 or afarr@ siouxfalls.com.
Progress is Everyone’s Business
Hilltop Custom Cabinetry Canton, SD
Jenny Craig 3109 W. 41st St. #200
State Farm InsuranceJill Van Ede 2901 E. 57th St. #102
TMA-Tire Muffler Alignment
613 W. 41st St.
Vanessen’s Hair Design
410 W. 26th St.
Zoetis Colton, SD
44 Interactive, Inc.
Web Development/Internet Services
Wade Humphreys, (605) 334-4464
1602 S. Western Ave., 57105 www.44interactive.com
Costco Wholesale Wholesale
David Burkholder, (605) 332-3708
3700 S. Grange Ave., 57105 www.costco.com
Excel Networking Group
Associate Member
Stefanie Engebretson, (605) 978-9314
110 N. Minnesota Ave., 57104 excelnetworkinggroup.com
John Fokken, CPA Accountants-Certified Public
John Fokken, (605) 940-0223
2500 W. 49th St., Ste. 223, 57105
Like New Tile and Carpet Cleaning
Tile & Carpet Cleaning
Dan Grossman, (605) 201-6189 likenewtileandcarpetcleaning. com
Man Code
Men’s Clothing
Gabrielle Spangler, (507) 430-2154
330 S. Phillips Ave., 57104 www.mancodesf.com
Minnehaha County Historical Society
Associate Member
Jim A. Carlson, (605) 366-8403
c/o Old Courthouse Museum
200 W. 6th St., 57104 www.facebook.com/MinnehahaCountyHistoricalSociety
Myhre Studio
Associate Member
Joe Juhl, (507) 283-4325
125 E. Main St., Luverne, MN 56156 www.myhrestudio.com
Sierra Club
Associate Member Dana Loseke, (605) 370-8575 http://southdakota.sierraclub. org/sdgroups.htm
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
Did you know?
Your Chamber is helping to build tomorrow’s leaders through programs like the Young Professionals Network (established in 2009), as well as offering leadership roles to our hundreds of volunteers who actively participate in Chamber events and committees. Your Chamber — helping prepare the leaders of our future Sioux Falls.
For more information about YPN, contact Lesa Jarding at ljarding@siouxfalls.com or 373-2009.
2013 EANGUS National Conference
4709 E 6TH ST , STE 100
The Enlisted Association National Guard United States (EANGUS) Conference is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of the National Guard soldier and airmen, both locally and nationally. L to R: Doug Simpson, Shelia Hoff, Judy Wood, John Helbert (president), Rick Rysavy, Ben Lamp (conference chair), Amy O’Connor Hoback, Lynda Billars and Ed Revell.
Advanced Systems, Inc.
930 W CHEROKEE ST
Advanced Systems, Inc. has a successful history of providing sales and service in document handling. They help businesses manage, create, store and transport their document workflows. L to R: Kenyon Brown, Larry Ayres, Rick Rysavy, Dave Quint (president), Bryant Hays, Keith Severson and Jack Dyvig.
2805 W 41ST ST .
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Citywide Home Loans
5915 S REMINGTON PL ., STE 150
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Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History
805 S KIWANIS AVE
The Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History celebrated the grand opening of its new “Monkeys, Magic and More!” project which includes a new Snow Monkey exhibit, greeting plaza for Zoo guests and a summer pond for outdoor flamingo viewing. L to R: John Peterson, Dean Karsky, Elizabeth Whealy (President & CEO), Marshall Selberg, Dan Simon, Corey Weide, Mayor Mike Huether, Steve Van Buskirk, Steffanie Holtrop and Rob Telkoske.
Helmets 4 Kids
WWW HELMETS4KIDS ORG
Helmets 4 Kids, a non-profit organization, was formed to reduce the number of preventable deaths and brain injuries in children through bicycle helmet distribution and education. L to R: David Johnson, Megan Myers, Ryan Konz, Lissa Hendricks, Troy Mundt (president/founder), Rick Rysavy, Karen Noonan and Jack Dyvig.
Inspiring Learning
4709 E 6TH ST , STE 100
Inspiring Learning offers preschool and childcare services as well as a summer retention program. L to R: Jayme Kappel, Carrie Dragt, Mark
Boot Barn
Barn
favorite western and work wear store and has recently acquired RCC Western Stores. L to R: Jennifer Klinkel, Jack Dyvig, Rick Rysavy, Neil Peterson, Beth Manthey (assistant manager), Lynda Billars, Mike Hauck and Howie Lutjens.
Loans’ motto is “people helping
They specialize
loans
pride in world-class customer service and making sure their customers get the right loan to suit their needs. L to R: Keegen Kleinwolterink, Amy O’Connor Hoback, Bill Rezac, Deb Crompton, Rick Rysavy, John Showers (branch manager), Shawna Kleinwolterink (branch manager), Kelly Kleinwolterink, Rick Van Den Top, Teri Van Den Top, Kristen Zueger, Garrett Wilson, Mayor Mike Huether and Karsyn Kleinwolterink.
Stevak (CFO), Dean Buckneberg, Rick Rysavy, Lynda Billars, Danessa Stevak and Inspiring Learning children.
JDRF
2301 E 60TH ST N
JDRF is the leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes (T1D) research to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until they achieve a world without T1D. L to R: Jacob Pagone, Karen Noonan, Justin Loverin, Robb McCoy (board president), Rick Rysavy, Tammy Beintema (development manager), Corey Weide, Larissa Luther, Julie Nelson, Jon Erickson, John Pagone, Andy Wentzy, Aaron Bjorkman and Adam Erickson.
Patti Bates Fashion Consultant and Stylist
2700 W DALSTON CIR
Patti Bates is a professional fashion consultant specializing in personal appointments and home parties.
L to R: Mary Mastick, Deb Peterson, Rob Bates, Rick Rysavy, Patti Bates (president), Lynda Billars, Keith Severson, Beth Jamison and Lisa Rasmussen.
Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation-Prairie Green Golf Course
600 E 69TH ST .
Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation-Prairie Green Golf Course is one of three courses in the nationally-accredited park system and recently opened a two story-story clubhouse with a large multipurpose room to better serve the public and its members. L to R: Tyler Haahr, Tom Jansa (President, Dakota Golf Management), Don Kearney (Director), Mike Crane (President, SFPR Board), Myla Kampshoff (President, Golf Advisory Board), Mayor Mike Huether and Rick Rysavy.
Presentation College
625 S MINNESOTA AVE
A private, higher education institution committed to achieving excellence in education of the whole person. L to R: Tim Beckham, Lynda Billars, Rick Rysavy, Dr. Bob Schuchardt (VP, Student Services), Dr. Michelle Metzinger (VP, Academies), Nathan Stallinga, Marshal
Selberg and Kelly Bass.
RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS
State Farm Insurance-Bill Thompson
603 W 41ST ST
State Farm Insurance-Bill Thompson is committed to helping people make the best choice for their insurance and financial needs. L to R: Ron Arndt, Kim Thompson, Larry Ayres, Jack Dyvig, Bill Thompson (agent/owner), Rick Rysavy, Karen Noonan, Abigail Rassel, Daphne Martin and Edie Sadler.
Siouxland Libraries-Prairie West Branch
7630 W 26TH ST .
Siouxland Libraries provides library service to Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County. L to R: Aiden Christensen, Dean Karsky, Karen Noonan, Stacey Jans, Gerald Beninga, Mary Johns (director), Mayor Mike Huether, Tammy Beintema, Joel Rosenthal, Krystal Pederson and Kim Regnier.
Ashley Furniture HomeStore & Mattress Mart
DAWLEY FARM VILLAGE
Ashley Furniture HomeStore & Mattress Mart is an expansion of Furniture Outlets, USA. L to R: Craig Lloyd, Jim Heinitz, Bill Hinks, Rob Oliver, Greg Jamison and Mark Mickelson.
Phillips Avenue Lofts
4TH STREET (BETWEEN MAIN AND PHILLIPS AVENUES)
Phillips Avenue Lofts is a $15 million, 10,000 square foot construction project. It will have 86 loft apartments and potentially a restaurant. L to R: Rob Oliver, Wade Behm, Craig Lloyd, Mark Mickelson, Brent O’Neil and Chris Thorkelson.
SCHEELS IcePlex completes successful Community Appeals campaign
A successful Chamber-approved Community Appeals campaign raised $1.54 million for the Ice Sports Association, bringing the SCHEELS IcePlex one step closer to opening its doors and opening up more opportunities for people across the region to participate in ice sports.
When completed in 2014, the SCHEELS IcePlex will be a three-sheet community indoor ice facility featuring warm viewing areas, seating, locker rooms, skate rental, offices, restrooms, concessions and paved parking. It will be a year-round, selfsufficient facility located on 11 acres of land provided by Sanford Health, part of the Sanford Sports Complex just west of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
An examination of Sioux Falls’ current ice facilities clearly illustrates the need. There are only two indoor ice rinks in Sioux Falls, both of which operate only certain months of the year. There is no ice available in the summer months, and the city currently only has one rink operational during the month of January — the heart of the youth skating season.
Ground will be broken on the site in the fourth quarter of 2013, with the date still to be determined. When completed, the facility will have more than $8 million invested, with Phase 1 operational by September 2014.
“The notion of funding a new commu-
nity facility by raising the money upfront, primarily through private donations made by user group families and the community, was certainly bold and perhaps unprecedented.” said Chamber Community Appeals Campaign Co-chair Joe Zueger, Workplace I.T. Management. “In the end, I am exceedingly proud and humbled that so many have answered the call to help.”
The SCHEELS IcePlex will be owned and operated by Ice Sports Association (ISA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation cofounded by Zueger; Greg Starnes, Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith PC; and and Ben Graham, Bell, Inc. Primary user groups will be the Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association and the Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club. It will also be open to the public through expanded recreational skating opportunities, public open skate times, birthday and corporate parties, broomball leagues, adult hockey leagues, learn-to-skate programs and possibly curling and other competitive ice events.
“A campaign can only succeed with strong leadership and passionate volunteers, and we’ve had the best of the both,” said Sue Salter, ISA Executive Director. Salter credits Leadership phase volunteers and co-chairs Ron Moquist and Mark Graham, and the Chamber Community Appeals Campaign co-chaired by Zueger and Tom McDowell, McDowell Financial Group. The Chamber
Total campaign dollars raised to-date: $6.58 million
Includes: Private leadership donations of $3.537 million
Chamber Community Appeals Campaign gifts and pledges of $1.543 million (campaign goal was $1.54 million)
City of Sioux Falls equipment and fixed asset purchases of $1.5 million
366 donors: 142 during Leadership Phase and 224 during Chamber Community Appeal
Campaign theme: We Don’t Need a Miracle…We Need YOU Campaign Co-chairs: Joe Zueger, Workplace I.T. Management, and Tom McDowell, McDowell Financial Group 48 fundraising volunteers during Chamber drive
For more information: icesportsassociation.org
The notion of funding a new community facility by raising the money upfront primarily through private donations made by user group families and the community, was certainly bold and perhaps unprecedented. In the end, I am exceedingly proud and humbled that so many have answered the call to help.
–Joe Zueger, Campaign Co-Chair
campaign had 48 volunteers helping meet the $1.54 million goal.
Many volunteers are excited about the opportunities for year-round activities, both new and old.
“The sport of figure skating has brought great joy to my daughter and our family, and the SCHEELS IcePlex will allow our youth to enjoy ice sports year-round in a beautiful new facility,” said Campaign Co-chair Mc-
Dowell. “This will be a tremendous asset to the Sioux Falls community.”
Tax deductible donations are still being accepted. For more information or to donate, contact the Ice Sports Association at (605) 275-4230 or donate at www.icesportsassociation.org. ISA is currently selling additional naming rights and negotiating other sponsorships and partnerships.
Crossroad Summit Sponsors
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2013
Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1101 N. West Ave.
Argus Leader Media and Sioux Falls Business Journal
Sanford Health
Avera McKennan
Hospital & University Health Center
First PREMIER Bank/ PREMIER Bankcard
Meta Payment Systems
The First National Bank in Sioux Falls
Wells Fargo
Click Rain
CNA Surety
Cutler & Donahoe, LLP
DocuTAP
Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company, LLC
Eide Bailly
First Bank & Trust
HyVee
Midcontinent Communications
Novak Sanitary Services
Raven Industries, Inc.
Sammons Financial Group/ Midland National Life
SDN Communications
Sioux Falls Construction Company
Sioux Falls Convention Center
South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development
U.S. Bank
Woods, Fuller, Schultz & Smith PC
Downtown Sioux Falls
Breakout session speaker Tom Simmons
Lunch keynote Jenn Lim
Breakfast keynote Talent Anarchy
Google Glass with Paul Ten Haken
Networking in breakout sessions
Feeding South Dakota Volunteer Project Full day of quality breakout sessions