July 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 February 1, 2010 Issue of Chamber News

	1-800-Got-Junk? Ribbon Cutting 1-800-GOT-JUNK is a full-service junk removal business. L to R: Clayton McIIravy (co-owner), Olivia McIIravy, Tom Shields, Julie Nelson, Eric Anderson, Gary Senum (co-owner), Sparky Senum, Joe Hayes and Sandy McIIravy.
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	Deals on Wheels Publications (Auto Trader Classics) Ribbon Cutting Deals on Wheels publications are the leading classic auto enthusiast magazines and Internet sites. L to R: Rachel Vanmiddendorp, Jim Schmidt, Sandy Case, Berny Mackey (general manager), Ritch Noble, Dean Karsky and Julie Guest.
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	Envive Ribbon Cutting Envive exists to change lives through an unforgettable experience using chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage therapy and nutrition. L to R: Dr. Nathan Unruh (owner), Lee Andersen, Dean Karsky, Dr. Jeremy Tietgen (director), Dr. Sara Malchow, Duane Noerenberg, Lyle Dabbert and Joelle Dean.
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	Kelly Inn Sioux Falls Ribbon Cutting The Kelly Inn is a select service hotel serving the northwest side of Sioux Falls since 1984. L to R: Shay Sorenson, Dean Buckneberg, Rhonda Galliger, Rex Pruitt, Kurt Smith (co-owner), Jack Dyvig, Dean Karsky and Denise Pankratz.
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	Ads N Motion Ribbon Cutting Ads N Motion is a scrolling mobile billboard truck with advertising that generates results using an effective strategy and going places other forms of media cannot reach. L to R: Jody Wold, Bill Rezac, Dean Karsky, Bryan Couet (co-owner), Todd Hazelwood (co-owner), Mark McClung, Lyle Dabbert and James Hazelwood.
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	Avera Cancer Institute Groundbreaking 22nd Street & 10th Avenue The Avera Cancer Institute will be a 217,000 square foot facility that will change the face of cancer care in the region. L to R: Dick Molseed, Mike Cooper, Dave Fleck, Cathy Clark, Dr. Luis Rojas, Stephen Medlin, DO, Nola Connor, Sister Joan Reichelt, Dr. Farid Kutayli, Dr. Addison Tolentino, Fred Slunecka (President/CEO, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center), Mary Pat Sweetman, John Porter (President, Avera Health), Janice O’Connor, Dr. John Griffin and David Flicek.
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	Bethany Christian Services of Eastern South Dakota Ribbon Cutting Bethany Christian Services of Eastern South Dakota provides pregnancy options, counseling, and domestic, international and embryo adoption services. L to R: Mick Vanden Bosch, Julie Nelson, Judee Howard, Tom Bosch (Board of Directors President), Eric Anderson, Carol Spader, Cindy Morrison, Lynda Billars and Daron Van Beek.
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	Children’s Home Society — Scott Sanford Children’s Center Ribbon Cutting Children’s Home Society provides a home, school, and therapy for children, primarily ages 4-13, with emotional or behavioral problems. L to R: Roger Haugo, Linda Mickelson Graham, Denny Sanford, Dale Thorpe, Scott Sanford, Dennis Daugaard (executive director), Phil Loving, Rita Loving, Helen Madsen, Marilyn Van Demark and Dave Nelson. Deals on Wheels Publications (Auto Trader Classics) Deals on Wheels publications are the leading classic auto enthusiast magazines and Internet sites. L to R: Rachel Vanmiddendorp, Jim Schmidt, Sandy Case, Berny Mackey (general manager), Ritch Noble, Dean Karsky and Julie Guest.
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	Coco Palace Ribbon Cutting Coco Palace is the only Thai restaurant in the area and offers sushi, classic Chinese dishes, as well as some American items along with wine and beer. L to R: Rudy Tjong, Pat Lloyd, Roger Su (manager), Lori Lewison, Lee Zhu, Liz Lloyd, Dean Karsky and Daniel Qiu.
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	The Dragon Group, Inc. Ribbon Cutting The Dragon Group provides a full financial concierge service to established business owners. L to R: Mike Teslow, Eric Anderson, Gita Hendricks, Johnny Huang (CEO), Lyle Dabbert, Mark McClung and Tyson Terhark.
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	Argus Leader RibFest Ribbon Cutting The 11th Annual Argus Leader RibFest is South Dakota’s biggest backyard barbeque. L to R: Chops, Tom Shields, Dean Karsky, De Knudson, Lyle Dabbert, Russ DeCurtins (executive director), Arnold Garson, Jack Dyvig and Abby Bischoff.
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	Downtown Sioux Falls Ribbon Cutting Downtown Sioux Falls is a non-profit organization dedicated to the success of downtown. L to R: Jacquelynn Skotvold, Dean Karsky, Rex Pruitt, Dan Statema (executive director), Bill Peterson (Board of Directors President), Cindy Morrison, Karen Noonan and Jennifer Schmidtbauer.
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	Driven, LLC Ribbon Cutting Driven LLC is Sioux Falls’ premier chauffeured car service. L to R: Chris Conrad, Dean Karsky, Liz Lloyd, Chris Madsen, Craig McCarthy (owner), Tami Erkem and Lexie Jacobson.
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	Eaton Corporation Ribbon Cutting Eaton Corporation provides power management solutions for data centers and critical IT infrastructure. L to R: Brian Rehnke, Dean Karsky, Pam Lewis, Mike Camesano, Dave Fleck, Joe Skorjanec (sales operations manager), Sandy Case and Paul Nelson.
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	Expense Reduction Services Ribbon Cutting Expense Reduction Services works with individuals for a percentage of the savings realized to keep all engagements low risk and a win-win endeavor. L to R: Susan Jump, Tom Shields, Dave Rozenboom, Brenda Hudelson (proprietor), Jack Dyvig, Lynda Billars and Nancy Van Otterloo.
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	Grand Arbor Village Ribbon Cutting Grand Arbor Village provides a special peace of mind in knowing your home is built of the highest quality and workmanship along with creativity and design. L to R: Neil Stoll, Dean Karsky, Tom Walsh, Jr., Karen Noonan, Morgan Kolberg (president), Laura Coome, Tom Shields and Candance Kolberg Wilson.
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	Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History — Asian Cat Exhibit Ribbon Cutting The Zoo is home to more than 600 amazing animals representing 150 species. L to R: Steve Metli, Gita Hendricks, Dan Simon, Elizabeth Whealy (President/CEO), Pam Lewis, Cal Willemssen, Dean Karsky and Roger Braaten.
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	Heartland Ventures, LLC Ribbon Cutting Heartland Ventures, home of champion show horses, has developed exciting alternatives for special entertaining occasions. L to R: Kinsey Risty, Dan Karsky, Dr. Lloyd Solberg, Jayne Solberg (CEO/owner), Julie Nelson, Mark McClung, Kristina Wolfe, Valerie Wente and Kari White.
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	Henry Carlson Co. Ribbon Cutting Henry Carlson Co. is an 88-year-old family-owned and operated construction business working primarily in Sioux Falls and the region. L to R: Pam Cox, Henry “Chip” Carlson III (president), Tim Sullivan (CFO), Henry Carlson, Jr., Dean Buckneberg, Eric Sivertson, Tom Van Wyhe, Dean Karsky and Dawn Haas.
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	JC Advanced Cleaning, Inc. Ribbon Cutting JC Advanced Cleaning, Inc. specializes in tile, grout, stone and carpet cleaning and restoration technology. L to R: Blandina Yuyada, Christopher Yuyada, Sandy Case, Eric Anderson, Dale Thorpe, Ojamo Deng (president/owner), William Daldoum (operations manager), Mark Luke, Pastor Athanasus and Patricia Daldoum.
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	Joey’s Seafood & Grill Ribbon Cutting Enjoy a casual family dining atmosphere at Joey’s Seafood with fresh seafood and mouth watering daily specials. L to R: Greg Olson, Cheryl Park, Rex Pruitt, John Park (president/owner), Laura Coome, Tami Ekrem, Dean Karsky and Rob Brooks.
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	Katie Mullin State Farm Agency Ribbon Cutting State Farm provides protection and peace of mind to people and neighborhoods throughout the country. L to R: Mandy Telford, Karen Weith, Laura Coome, Katie Mullin (agent), Jack Dyvig, Tom Shields, Mike Mullin, Eric Anderson, Adam Kerkvliet and Colette Joy.
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	Kidtopia Ribbon Cutting Kidtopia offers award winning toys, educational items and more for kids of all ages. L to R: Eric Nelson, Pam Lewis, Ron Nelson, David Johnson, Sheryl Nelson (owner), Dean Karsky, Morgan Nelson, Lee and Donna Hughes, Molly Nelson and Pat Lloyd.
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	Kresge Building: South Dakota Trust Co., LLC, McGowan Capital Group, and Schock Companies Ribbon Cutting The Kresge Building was recently renovated and is home to South Dakota Trust Co., LLC, McGowan Capital Group and Schock Companies. L to R: Steve Erpenbach, Jeff Nelson, Marcia Hendrickson, David Marquardt, Dick Beck, Michael Bender, Eric Anderson, Susan McGowan, Gene McGowan (Kresge Building Owner), Jack Dyvig, Paul Schock and Pierce McDowell.
	Larson Square Ribbon Cutting Larson Square is the first completed, renovated building in the new Uptown Development, which will feature restaurants, retail, offices and lofts. L to R: Les Kinstad, Lori Lewison, Mayor Dave Munson, Liz Lloyd, Neil Schmid, Craig Lloyd (Larson Square member), Chris Madsen, Dean Karsky and Jeff Hazard.
	Leadership Summit Sioux Falls Ribbon Cutting Leadership Summit Sioux Falls is an annual Leadership Conference with world class speakers from all areas of the marketplace, academia and the church, designed to motivate and inspire Leaders and ordinary people. L to R: Darrel Bartell, Dean Karsky, Sonja Borchardt, Bill Hofer, James Petersen (senior pastor), Chris Madsen, Lynda Billars and Rob Codding.
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	Long Lines Wireless Ribbon Cutting Long Lines Wireless offers value in wireless service with unlimited calling plans. L to R: Sladjan Jovkovic, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Eric Siemers, Timi Swier, Dean Buckneberg, Bill Gaukel (regional sales manager), Ryan Mette, Dean Karsky and Savanna DenHerder.
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	McDowell Financial Group Ribbon Cutting McDowell Financial Group works with individuals and business owners in business succession planning, insurance and estate strategies to ensure the successful transition of their estates and businesses to their successors. L to R: Graham VanHorn, Becky VanHorn, Olivia McDowell, Karen Noonan, Pat Lloyd, Will McDowell, Eric Anderson, Susan McDowell, Tom McDowell (President), Lynda Billars and Karen Andrisen.
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	Snowfox Swim Team Ribbon Cutting Snowfox Swim Team provides a competitive swimming program for children ages 5-18 in the Sioux Falls area. L to R: Paula Gordon, Max Pruner, Zach Johnson, Morgan Claycomb, Lisa Ladenburger (president), Tim Boldt, Ryan Hibbard, Paul Gordon, John Patterson and Lindsie Micko.
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	SDN Communications (Technologies Building) Ribbon Cutting SDN provides Internet and connectivity services for business and is known as the business simplification expert. L to R: Brad Whitsell, Michael Bender, Eric Anderson, Mark Shlanta (CEO), Gita Hendricks, Lynda Billars and Dean Putnam.
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	South Dakota Golf Association Ribbon Cutting The mission of the South Dakota Golf Association is to foster, promote and conserve the true spirit of the game of golf in South Dakota. L to R: Nicholas Nagel, Matt Rice, Noah Schlekeway, Claire Jansa, Jim Schmidt, Issak Jansa, Eric Anderson, Julie Jansa (junior golf director), Michael Parks, Wade Merry (executive director), Tom Van Wyhe, Kelli Endahl and Callie Helms.
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	Sioux Falls Amateur Baseball, LLC — Sioux Falls Saints Ribbon Cutting The Sioux Falls Saints is an amateur baseball team that competes in the Sioux Empire Baseball League. L to R: Dr. Bob Joyce, Pete Scholten, Mitch Jacobs, Al Schoeneman, Craig Lloyd, Josh Doerr (manager), Keith Halgerson (organizer), John Archer (organizer), Mike Sullivan, Evan Nolte and Todd Ernst.
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	Value Place Ribbon Cutting Value Place is an extended stay hotel that meets every life traveler’s need. L to R: Dean Karsky, Mary Johnson, Steve Lindsey (area manager), Laura Coome, David Smart (occupancy manager), Tom Shields and Sherri Roesner.
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	Williams Automotive, Inc. Ribbon Cutting Williams Automotive specializes in late model used cars, high-line imports, a quality service department and customer satisfaction. L to R: Gary Galvin, Jim Schmidt, Jeff Williams (president), Dean Karsky, Teri Williams, David Johnson, Mike Hauck and John Williams.
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	Youth Enrichment Services – River Crossing Children Center Ribbon Cutting Youth Enrichment Services provides childcare and enrichment services for children four weeks to 12 years of age. L to R: Janean Michalov, Tom Loofe, Chris Ekstrum, DeanKarsky, Karen Fogas (CEO), Cal Willemssen, Angela Balzer, Nathank Engbers, Joleen Thompson, Terese Schulte, Johanna Galles and Dr. Bonnie Boschee.
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	Zach’s Kayak and Canoe Rental, LLC Ribbon Cutting Zach’s Kayak and Canoe Rental LLC is a kayak and canoe rental business that serves those seeking recreational water activities in the Sioux Falls area. L to R: Inez Hoisington, Tom Shields, Sonja Borchardt, Eric Anderson, Dave Fleck, Zach Hoisington (owner), Carrie Klinkhammer and Doug Hoisington.
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	Marmon/Keystone Corporation Groundbreaking Located between 12th Street and Madison Avenue on Ebenezer Avenue Marmon/Keystone Corporation broke ground for a 62,000 square foot building. They are a leading wholesale distributor of tubular products and inventories more than 15,000 sizes and grades of carbon, alloy, stainless and aluminum tubular and bar products. L to R: Jack Hopkins, Steve Watson, Ed Day, J.T. Spatafore, Mayor Dave Munson, Norman E. Gottschalk, Jr., Bob Kaniecki, Terry Bomier, Dean Buckneberg and Bob Poch.
	Sanford Research Park Groundbreaking 69th Street & Tallgrass Avenue This new, 185-acre research park will be developed into office, research and medical manufacturing as well as amenities and services to support park tenants. L to R: Cal Willemssen, Dave Link, Mark Shlanta, Ruth Krystopolski, Dr. Benjamin Perryman, Dennis Daugaard, Denny Sanford, Kelby Krabbenhoft, Becky Nelson, Dr. James M. Robl, and Mayor Dave Munson.
	Sanford Ronald McDonald House Groundbreaking 17th Street & Lake Avenue When completed in Summer 2009, the Ronald McDonald House on the Sanford Health campus will consist of 18 bedrooms, one kitchen (three separate kitchens in one), four laundry rooms, three family rooms, a play area and exercise room with almost 25,000 square feet. L to R: Dean Buckneberg, Dr. Charles “Pat” O’Brien, Paul Nelson, Marsha Frericks, Mayor Dave Munson and Mark Shlanta.
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