June 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 June 1, 2009 Issue of Chamber News

	2009 U.S. Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships Ribbon Cutting Soccer players from 210 teams from 13 states will converge in Sioux Falls June 19-24 at the 2009 U.S. Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships. L to R: Janice Stoebner, Karen Noonan, Mayor Dave Munson, Rex Pruitt, Lisa Griffin, Gita Hendricks, Rich Jensen (Co-chair), Eric Anderson and Mike Millard.
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	Adventure Suzuki Victory Ribbon Cutting Adventure Suzuki Victory sells Suzuki and Victory motorcycles and Suzuki ATV’s. They service all makes and models of motorcycles and ATV’s. L to R: Mandy Telford, Lori Lewison, Mike Hauck, Lawrence Vander Esch (Vice President), Lyle Dabbert, Dave Fleck, Kristy Husby and Dan Husby (President).
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	BG’s Cakes-N-More Ribbon Cutting BG’s Cakes-N-More is a concession trailer specializing in fair foods such as funnel cakes and more. L to R: Stacy Thomsen, Jane Harry, Eric Anderson, Cindy Stockland (owner), Bruce Eide, Penny Rassel and Mark McClung.
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	Complete Media, Inc. Ribbon Cutting Complete Media, Inc. is a full service ad agency offering a full circle approach. L to R: Kim Luke, Eric Anderson, Micah Luke, Qadir Aware, Matt Luke (CEO/Marketing Director), Mark Luke, Sonja Borchardt and Mike Winkleman.
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	Globe University Ribbon Cutting Globe University offers career-focused degrees in business, health care management, paralegal, veterinary technology, massage, and medical assisting. L to R: Nick Felder, Ruth Hanson, John Myhre, Qadir Aware, Jeanne Herrmann, Eric Anderson, Aimee Vander Feen (Campus Director), Wendy Bergan, Nancy Weber-Sweere, Bethany Chan and Todd Ecklund.
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	Greenberg’s Jewelers, Inc. Ribbon Cutting Greenberg’s Jewelers specializes in diamond engagement rings and gifts for special occasions. L to R: Dean Karsky, Eric Anderson, Amy Greenberg, Kristina Wolfe, Elise Greenberg (co-president), Karen Noonan and Jon Virkus.
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	Midwestern Mechanical, Inc. Ribbon Cutting Midwestern Mechanical, Inc. and Copper Cottage is a commercial and residential plumbing, heating, air conditioning and fire protection company. L to R: Tigger Ter Wee, Randy Grotenhuis, Rex Pruitt, Dwayne Klarenbeek (president), Wade Thomas, Dave Fleck, Lynda Billars, Dwayne Christoffels and Russ Boumgart.
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	Permaglaze of South Dakota Ribbon Cutting Permaglaze of South Dakota is a propriety blend of polymer resins that will make virtually every fixture in the bathroom or kitchen look like new. L to R: Wade Thomas, Bruce Eide, Patti Engels, Eric Anderson, Jon Chapman (owner), Dale Thorpe and Jeremy Urdahl.
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	Save Our Space Ribbon Cutting Save Our Space will design and install organizing systems for every area of the house and garage at affordable prices. L to R: Butch Miller, Ryan Welsh, Stacy Thomsen, Eric Anderson, Larry Plucker, Jr. (president/owner), Pat Lloyd, Theresa Plucker, Darla Johnson, Hannah Plucker, Chad East and Larry Plucker, Sr.
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	Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Ribbon Cutting The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau markets the city of Sioux Falls as a one-of-a-kind visitor destination. National Tourism week was held May 9-17. L to R: Karen Bankowski, Eric Anderson, Mayor Dave Munson, Tammy Beintema, Dean Buckneberg, Dale Froehlich (CVB Advisory Council Chair), Rex Pruitt and Cathy Clayton.
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	Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation/Sioux Falls Men’s Slowpitch Softball Ribbon Cutting The Harmodon Park Softball Complex features eight regulation fields, restrooms, concessions, parking, playground, and a picnic shelter. L to R: Scott Hjellming, Tom Shields, Mayor Dave Munson, Tom Bosch, Jeff Oltmanns (Sioux Falls Men’s Slowpitch President), Kenny Anderson, Jr., Don Kearney, Greg Jamison, Kevin Nyberg and Orlie Hjellming.
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	TCF Bank Ribbon Cutting TCF Bank offers a variety of financial services including, but not limited to, checking accounts, savings accounts, consumer loans and business banking. L to R: Amber Brennan, Eric Anderson, Jim Dowiak (senior vice president, director of traditional banking), Ryan White, Ryan Smith (branch manager), Mayor Dave Munson, Jane Moe, Mike Hauck, Karen Kuhnly and Valerie Anderson.
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	Tote-ally Gorgeous Boutique Ribbon Cutting Tote-ally Gorgeous Boutique is a hot new boutique with a fabulous variety of clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories. L to R: Tammy Ekrem, Eric Anderson, Nycole Nibbe (co-chair), Sandy Brockhouse (co-chair), Barb Stork, Caden Brockhouse, Nancy Weber-Sweere and Brad Brockhouse.
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	Career and Technical Education Academy Groundbreaking Career and Technical Education Academy will provide hands-on learning opportunities to students so they can continue to be engaged in their studies while learning employable skills. L to R: Dave Fleck, Darin Daby, Dr. Pamela Homan, Jim Kayl, Mayor Dave Munson and Dana Dykhouse.
	South Dakota Technology Business Center Groundbreaking The South Dakota Technology Business Center is expanding to house up to an additional nine early-stage or expanding technology-based companies. L to R: Rich Naser, Jim Wilcox, Dave Knudson, Slater Barr, Dave Fleck, Evan Nolte, Vernon Brown, Dr. Ben Perryman and Carl Rapp.
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