Farm Family of the Year:
Glenn & Gaylin Scott
Generations work together in family farm operation High school sweethearts Glenn and Gaylin Scott of Valley Springs believe the path life has taken them has been blessed.
Their family farm, located in rural Valley Springs next to the Minnesota border and one mile from the Iowa border, counts its sixth generation and has been in operation since 1885. Glenn is the fourth generation to operate the farm.
The Scotts have been named the Farm Family of the Year by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's Agri-Business Division and they will be recognized at the Mayor's Round-up & Sale of Champions at the 2012 Sioux Empire Farm Show. ...Read Full Story
Chair's Column
Chamber plays a role in helping business succeed
Your Chamber has served as an advocate for business for 105 years. We can't take all of the credit, but we have certainly played a part in cultivating a strong business climate for all types of businesses to grow and succeed. Our diverse economy is evident by some of the activities your Chamber is involved with this month. Just look at what's ahead:
The legislative session kicked off with our annual Good Morning Sioux Falls Legislative Breakfast on Jan. 5, attended by more than 300 members. Thank you to all of the Sioux Falls area legislators who participated in the breakfast and for sharing your insights about the session, which officially opened yesterday. ...Read Full Story