Upcoming Chamber Events

Be seen. Be heard. Be informed.

Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce events are a great way to learn more about issues affecting the business community and to network with other Chamber members.

Chamber events are offered at different times, locations and feature different subjects to appeal to a broad range of members. For more information about any event, contact the Chamber office: 605.336.1620.

Click here for the list of current ribbon cuttings. To find out more information about ribbon cutting ceremonies or to inquire about scheduling one for your business, contact Amy M. Farr or call (605) 336-1620.

	Feb. 7 Business Sense Workshop February 07, 2012 - 12:00 PM The Ivy Room 2425 S. Shirley Ave. Sioux Falls, SD View Map “Burned to the Ground: A Story of Recovery” What would you and your employees do if a fire or other disaster struck your business? Jeff Pray, Account Executive with Holmes Murphy & Associates, will tell us about a real-life situation of a company that burned to the ground and how their disaster preparedness led to a story of recovery. Topics include: communications with employees, customer and suppliers; temporary operations; security at the site; personal belongings and property of others; aftermath timeline; removal of debris and more. This is a workshop won’t stop the disaster from happening, but it will help get you prepared for the worst. Cost: $10, “Brown Bag” — bring your own lunch! RSVP to kfoley@siouxfalls.com or 605.373.2002.
	2012 Sioux Falls Day at the Legislature February 09, 2012 - 07:00 AM Pierre, SD View Map Join us for an all-day lobbying trip to the state capital, Pierre. DETAILS: To RSVP: call (605) 373-2006 or email sweber@siouxfalls.com Please indicate the following in your RSVP (you can do any or all of the options): Item and Member cost/Non-member cost Ride the bus: $25/$50 Attend the luncheon $15/$30 “Sioux Falls Day” shirt (blue, long-sleeved polo; in men’s and women’s sizes): $30/$60 Total for all: $70/$140 Sioux Falls Day shirts will be available at the Chamber office after Feb.1. SCHEDULE: 6:15 a.m.: Bus loads in Sioux Falls at the Northwest corner of the Younker’s parking lot (at The Empire Mall) Complimentary coffee, fruit and donuts will be available on the bus. 6:30 a.m.: Bus departs for Pierre 10 a.m. Arrive in Pierre at State Capitol Listen in on any of the following committees in progress: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources, Senate Commerce & Energy, House Local Government or House Transportation. At the Capitol. Or listen to Dr. Melody Schopp, Secretary of Education. At the Capitol Visitor Center. 11:45 a.m.: Bus departs for lunch, View Thirty Four, 4251 E. Hwy 34 Noon Lunch with Sioux Falls Area Legislators The lunch program includes updates from Speaker of the House Rep. Val Rausch (District 4) and Sen. Majority Leader Russ Olson (District 8). Attendees will also hear a brief update on the Bood Run Native American Historic site near Sioux Falls. Gov. Dennis Daugaard has also been asked to speak. At View Thirty Four 2:15 p.m.: Leave for Capitol to Observe Session 3 p.m.: Sioux Falls Day Reception, Capitol Rotunda 4 p.m.: Group Photo, Capitol Rotunda Steps 4:15 p.m.: Bus departs for Sioux Falls
	Feb. 11, 2012 Legislative Coffee February 11, 2012 - 10:00 AM Holiday Inn City Centre 100 W. 8th St. International Room Sioux Falls, SD View Map Don't miss this opportunity to visit with your Sioux Falls area legislators. You'll have the chance to ask questions through a moderator and hear directly from your elected officials. NEW this year: NEW this year: Questions can be submitted via Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sioux-Falls-League-of-Women-Voters/200342197812) and email (siouxfallslwv@yahoo.com) up until midnight on the Wednesday prior to the Saturday Legislative Coffee. The first few questions or 10 minutes (depending on what is submitted) will be dedicated to the early submitted questions. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact Amy Smolik at asmolik@siouxfalls.com or 373-2054. Legislators from Districts 9, 13 and 14 have been invited to attend this week’s Legislative Coffee. Co-sponsored by: • Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) • American Association of University Women (AAUW) • Business & Professional Women (BPW) • Democratic Forum • League of Women Voters • Minnehaha County Republicans • National Women’s Political Caucus South Dakota • Sioux Falls Education Association (SFEA) • Siouxland Republican Women
	Feb. 14 Business Sense Workshop February 14, 2012 - 12:00 PM The Ivy Room 2425 S. Shirley Ave. Sioux Falls, SD View Map “Credit Reports & Credit Ratings: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” This informative session will show you what lenders look for on credit report, how to establish good credit, and how to eliminate credit report errors. If you’re looking for straight talk from local experts on what’s on your credit report and the decisions that impact your financial power, make plans to attend. Presenters: Tony Bour, Luke Tibbetts and Ryan Spellerberg, First PREMIER Bank Cost: $10, “Brown Bag” — bring your own lunch! RSVP to kfoley@siouxfalls.com or 605.373.2002.
	Feb. 21 Business Sense Workshop February 21, 2012 - 12:00 PM The Ivy Room 2425 S. Shirley Ave. Sioux Falls, SD View Map “Eliminating Drama: Creating a Civil Workplace” It may be as simple as being ignored by someone in the hallway, or someone making a rude comment to you. Then the behavior starts to escalate. Others join in and you start feeling ostracized. Finally, you hate going to work because of the way you are being treated. Sound familiar? This kind of drama is prevalent in many workplaces today. The cost of on uncivil workplace to the organization is staggering. This workshop will give you tools to change the dynamics of workplace drama and create a more civil workplace for everyone. Presenter: Donald McCoy, Avera Behavioral Health Cost: $10, “Brown Bag” — bring your
	Feb. 25, 2012 Legislative Coffee February 25, 2012 - 10:00 AM Holiday Inn City Centre 100 W. 8th St. Starlite Room Sioux Falls, SD View Map Don't miss this opportunity to visit with your Sioux Falls area legislators. You'll have the chance to ask questions through a moderator and hear directly from your elected officials. NEW this year: Questions can be submitted via Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sioux-Falls-League-of-Women-Voters/200342197812) and email (siouxfallslwv@yahoo.com) up until midnight on the Wednesday prior to the Saturday Legislative Coffee. The first few questions or 10 minutes (depending on what is submitted) will be dedicated to the early submitted questions. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact Amy Smolik at asmolik@siouxfalls.com or 373-2054. Legislators from Districts 11, 12 and 15 have been invited to attend this week’s Legislative Coffee. Co-sponsored by: • Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) • American Association of University Women (AAUW) • Business & Professional Women (BPW) • Democratic Forum • League of Women Voters • Minnehaha County Republicans • National Women’s Political Caucus South Dakota • Sioux Falls Education Association (SFEA) • Siouxland Republican Women
	Feb. 28 Business Sense Workshop February 28, 2012 - 12:00 PM The Ivy Room 2425 S. Shirley Ave. Sioux Falls, SD View Map “Is Networking a Lost Art? (Only if you aren’t any good at it!)” This is an essential workshop for everyone who wants to maximize business relationships to become referrals and sales. We’ll have a panel of “pros” who will discuss building trust, approaching others, questions to avoid, and moving on. Whether you’re already involved in the community or looking for ways to step up your networking game, you’ll enjoy interacting with our panelists as they share practical tips and advice on building a strong professional network. Cost: $10, “Brown Bag” — bring your own lunch! RSVP to kfoley@siouxfalls.com or 605.373.2002.
	March 2012 Membership Mixer March 13, 2012 - 05:00 PM TSP, Inc. 1112 N. West Ave. Sioux Falls, SD View Map We invite you and your employees to attend our monthly Membership Mixer! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beverages available, $3 admission. RSVP to 605.373.2050. Sponsored by TSP, Inc.
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	April 2012 Membership Mixer April 10, 2012 - 05:00 PM Good Samaritan Society Prairie Creek 4400 W. Creekside Dr. Sioux Falls, SD View Map We invite you and your employees to attend our monthly Membership Mixer! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beverages available, $3 admission. RSVP to 605.373.2050. Additional parking and shuttle services are available at Good Samaritan Society Headquarters, located west of Prairie Creek at 4800 W. 57th St. Sponsored by Good Samaritan Society
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	May 2012 Membership Mixer May 15, 2012 - 05:00 PM Sanford Center 2301 E. 60th St. N. Sioux Falls, SD View Map We invite you and your employees to attend our monthly Membership Mixer! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beverages available, $3 admission. RSVP to 605.373.2050. Sponsored by Sanford Health
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	June 2012 Membership Mixer & Business Fair June 12, 2012 - 04:30 PM Sioux Falls Convention Center 1101 N. West. Ave. Sioux Falls, SD View Map We invite you and your employees to attend our monthly Membership Mixer! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beverages available, $3 admission. RSVP to 605.373.2050. Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Convention Center
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