SEPTEMBER 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 September 6, 2010 Issue of Chamber News

	Christian Businessmen's Connection Ribbon Cutting Christian Businessmen’s Connection supports local business and professional men in their faith relationship with Jesus Christ through fellowship, prayer and mentoring. L to R: Bruce Ritter (member), Ritch Noble, Lynda Billars, Tom Bosch, Jason Mueller (member), Dave Cota (member), Jenifer Geerts and Gaylan Able (member).
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	Inland Shoes Ribbon Cutting Inland Shoes puts your feet first, one step at a time. L to R: Nick Kolterman, Ritch Noble, Doug Berkland, Andrew Meier (owner/president), Casey Busch (owner/vice president), Kathy Jurgens, Trevor Langland, Dean Buckneberg and Josh Hamilton.
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	Luminous Software/Carbase.com Ribbon Cutting Luminous Software/Carbase.com accomodates automotive dealers with progressive online solutions. L to R: John Bailey, Ritch Noble, Judi Polzien, Bruce Eide, Chad Julius (general sales manager), Dean Buckneberg, Jack Dyvig and Robin Bailey.
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	La Vos Hispana Magazine Ribbon Cutting La Vos Hispana Magazine is a monthly magazine publication that informs, educates and brings all the necessary information to the Latino community. L to R: Alex Linarez, Michael Schuldis, Antonio Medina, Rick Rysavy, Lyle Dabbert, Shannon Ridgway, Tom Shields, Juan Bonilla (president), Jill Melchart, Hilda Herrera and Jesus Ramirez.
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	St. Francis House Ribbon Cutting The St. Francis House is an ecumenical ministry to the homeless. L to R: Walter Panzirer, Ritch Noble, Karen Noonan, Keith Severson, Julie Becker (Executive Director), Tom Wingert (Board President), Rex Pruitt, Mayor Dave Munson and Tina Panzirer.
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	Sioux Empire Farm Show Ribbon Cutting For 57 years, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the Sioux Empire Farm Show, which brings approximately 30,000 people to Sioux Falls for market livestock shows and purebred cattle shows and sales. L to R: Cindy Christensen, Lynda Billars, Ritch Noble, Dave Rozenboom, Larry Healy (Farm Show General Chair), Tami Ekrem and Ron Wieman.
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	Sioux Falls Farm Show/Midwest Shows, Inc./Farm Shows USA Ribbon Cutting Since 1998, the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Midwest Shows, Inc./Farm Shows USA to present exhibits at the Sioux Falls Farm Show, held in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Farm Show. L to R: John Sampson, Tammy Beintema, Ron Bormaster, Mike Begeman (Agri-Business Division Chair), Dave Rozenboom, Tom Shields, Lynda Billars and Jason Riles (Midwest Shows).
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	Vernon Brown for Sioux Falls Ribbon Cutting Sioux Falls City Councilor Vernon Brown is a candidate for Mayor in the April 2010 election. L to R: Liz Lloyd, Ritch Noble, Tami Brown, Zach Miller, Vernon Brown (Mayoral candidate), Emma Brown, Chrissy Spoo and Tammy Beintema.
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