january Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

Ribbon cutting ceremonies provide new or expanding businesses an opportunity to promote their products or services. These events are organized free of charge for members and are held Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Chamber invites members of the Board of Directors, members of the Ambassador and Diplomat committees, and local elected officials to share in the event. The Chamber member requests the date and the Chamber staff assists by organizing the agenda and providing the ribbon and scissors.

Ribbon Cutting photos are printed in each issue of Chamber News. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cuttings for members to celebrate joining the Chamber, anniversaries, grand openings, expansions or remodelings.

Ribbon cutting photos are sized in high-resolution format on the web for 90 days following their publication date in the print issue of Chamber News. Members may download photos to make their own prints of any of the images included during that time period. One photo will be included in the Ribbon Cutting archives following that 90-day period.

For more information on how to schedule a ribbon cutting, contact Amy Farr at 605.336.1620. For more information on how to schedule a groundbreaking, contact Diane Andresen at the Sioux Falls Development Foundation at 605.339.0103.

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings from the August 2, 2010 Issue of Chamber News

	Bethany House Independent Senior Living Ribbon Cutting Bethany House Independent Senior Living offers affordable and supportive living for independent seniors and is owned and operated by Bethany Lutheran Home. L to R: Sara Nothstine, Deborah Herrboldt, Carol Jandera, Dennis Sever (executive director), Doug Berkland, Ritch Noble, Julie Nelson, Pastor Dennis Tranberg and Trevor Guthmiller.
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	AccuQuest Hearing Center Ribbon Cutting AccuQuest Hearing Center is a family of board certified audiologists who utilize computer programming to accurately access hearing loss and provide patients with the best possible service. L to R: Andy Gibson, Lynda Billars, Karen Noonan, Wendy Holthe (licensed hearing instrument specialist), Marlys Fischer, Wendy McDonnel and Ritch Noble.
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	DSS-DirecTV Ribbon Cutting DSS-DirecTV is a DirecTV, Qwest and Bridgemaxx authorized dealer and high definition specialist. L to R: Brandi Ihnen, Eric Anderson, Chrissy Spoo, Rex Pruitt, Steve Mahne (president), Kari Jurrens and Tami Ekrem.
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	Face It! Sioux Falls Ribbon Cutting Face It! Sioux Falls is an unprecedented initiative to combat alcohol and other drug problems in Sioux Falls and to promote the acceptance of recovery. L to R: Mike Walz, Ritch Noble, Mayor Dave Munson, Pam Bollinger (board chair), Duane Noerenberg, Matt Walz (CEO), Tanya Montgomery, Mark McClung and Mathia Rall.
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	Jill Faulstich, OD Ribbon Cutting Jill Faulstich, OD is an independent optometrist focused on providing quality care at affordable prices. L to R: Charlie Ruud, Eric Anderson, Doug Berkland, Jill Faulstich, OD (optometrist/owner), Lynda Sheley, Ritch Noble and Sandy Case.
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	Fat Daddy’s Comedy Club Ribbon Cutting Fat Daddy’s Comedy Club has the best live entertainment venue in the greater Sioux Falls area. L to R: Brianna Loneman, Kerry Hammel, Keith Severson, Bethany Eggers (owner), Laurel Eggers, Eric Siemers and Ritch Noble.
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	Legacy Real Estate Ribbon Cutting Legacy Real Estate is a real estate company assisting with commercial, residential, property management, investment and development needs with focus on excellence. L to R: Julie Kinstad, Jenifer Geerts, Bruce Blake, Brian Jans, Jennifer Fleming (owner/broker), Ritch Noble, Liz Lloyd and Andy Fleming.
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	Lumber Liquidators Ribbon Cutting Lumber Liquidators sells hardwood, laminates, cork and bamboo floors at the best prices and quality anywhere. L to R: Ritch Noble, Karen Noonan, Deb Peterson, Tom Torkelson, Matt Brown (store manager), Carol Jandera and Mark McClung.
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	Native American Services Ribbon Cutting Native American Services offers financial, payroll, pre-audit, indirect cost proposals, grant management, business consulting and web hosting & design. L to R: Heather Keeler, Barb Stork, Carol Jandera, Libby Traversie (executive director), Jerry Noonan, Karen Noonan, Rex Pruitt and Krystal Paraham.
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	Play N Trade Ribbon Cutting Play N Trade sell new and used games and consoles. L to R: Ben Markham, Sandy Case, Lynda Billars, Hilaire Tolsma (owner), Dave Fleck, Pete Carrizales and Ritch Noble.
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	Queen City Concierge Ribbon Cutting Queen City Concierge helps busy individuals manage their daily personal and professional tasks. L to R: Amos Ferguson, Ezzie Ferguson, Ritch Noble, Dave Rozenboom, Ashlee Ferguson (owner), Sandy Case, Bernie DeWald and Jackie Coleman.
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	Rogers Jewelers Ribbon Cutting Rogers Jewelers offers full scale repair on all types of jewelry and carry certified diamonds and designer brands as well as having the ability to create the right piece of jewelry for your special occasion. L to R: Darren Koehne, Cliff Highstreet, Chrissy Spoo, Josh Lunt, Matt Wallace (manager), Ritch Noble, Gita Hendricks and Pam Zandt.
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	Sioux Falls Wedding Officiants Ribbon Cutting Sioux Falls Wedding Officiants perform customized non-denominational Wedding Ceremonies in eastern South Dakota, northeastern Nebraska, northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota. L to R: Gita Hendricks, Jeff Ducheneaux, Jamie Winklepleck, Rex Pruitt, Cheryl Grams (owner), Dave Fleck and Tyson Terhark.
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	Sinful Things Gourmet Desserts Ribbon Cutting Sinful Things Gourmet Desserts offers top quality cuisine and delectables. It is a must see, must taste, must experience in downtown Sioux Falls. L to R: Ben Veerkamp, Michael Hauck, Michael Bender, Holly Romanowski, Jane Fixsel, Jennifer Beckman (co-owner), Shirley Phelan (co-owner), Ritch Noble, Tami Ekrem and Bob Phelan.
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	Sioux Falls Rent Finder Ribbon Cutting Sioux Falls Rent Finder is a website dedicated to helping users find their next rental on SiouxFallsrentfinder.com. L to R: Blake Rife, Rod Carlson, Larry Wetsch, Daren Rife (owner), Kalyn Rife, Tom Bosch and Ritch Noble.
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	Siouxper Value Card Ribbon Cutting Siouxper Value Card is a folding discount card used for a profitable fundraiser for teams and non-profit organizations. L to R: Steff Liston, Eric Anderson, Sandy Case, Nick Larson (owner), Nikki Larson, Dean Buckneberg and Karen Noonan.
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	Schoeneman’s Ribbon Cutting Schoeneman’s is a lumber and supply store selling to contractors and home owners in a 30 mile radius. L to R: Rex Pruitt, Milo Howlett, Doug Berkland, Al Schoeneman (president), Ritch Noble, Bill Rezac and Guy Varns.
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	Spanish Speaking Community Association Ribbon Cutting The Spanish Speaking Community Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting members of the Hispanic Community. L to R: Qadir Aware, Mayor Dave Munson, Carlos Cobos, Jesus Ramirez, Juan Bonilla (president), Alicia Alvarez and Anne Jackson.
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	Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Ribbon Cutting Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a Fortune 500, financial-services organization that offers comprehensive financial strategies, personal customer services and world-class financial products. L to R: Ritch Noble, Jenn Rechnagel, Bruce Eide, Carol Jandera, Joel Neubauer (senior partner), Brad Meyer, Janel Cole and Theresa Schaffer.
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	Wayne and Mary’s Nutrition Center Ribbon Cutting Wayne and Mary’s Nutrition Center provides quality natural products and an educated staff to assist their customers to promote a healthy lifestyle. L to R: Corey Weide, Karen Noonan, Ritch Noble, Tara Whiting (general manager), Bill Rezac, Randy Reinartz, Dean Karsky, Karen Reinartz and Lois Johanson.
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	Young and Richard’s Floral and Gift Ribbon Cutting Young and Richard’s Floral and Gift is a full service floral shop providing high quality floral arrangements and plants for all occasions. L to R: Rose Gillespie, Doug Berkland, Eric Anderson, Cindy Palleschi (owner), Jerry Palleschi, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Julie Nelson and Sandy Taylor.
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