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.

	31st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 13, 2010 - 02:00 PM Downtown Sioux Falls Join us downtown Sioux Falls in celebration of St. Patrick's Day! The parade forms at 5th Street and Main Avenue beginning at 12:30 p.m. The parade begins at 2 p.m. The Painting of the Shamrock at 9th Street and Phillips Avenue will take place at Noon. There is no cost to participate in St. Patrick's Day activities; all parade participants need to wear a St. Patrick's Day button, which benefits Special Olympics. Buttons can be purchased for $2 at various downtown businesses, including the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
	March Membership Mixer March 16, 2010 - 05:00 PM Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St. Sponsored by the Holiday Inn City Centre Complimentary hors d'oeuvres • Beverages available • $3 Admission Call 605.373.2050 to RSVP.
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	Business Sense Workshop: Likeability March 16, 2010 - 12:00 PM The Ivy Room, 2425 S. Shirley Ave. #118 (located in the northwest corner of River Plaza, directly south of Century Theatres) Are you a likeable person? Do you know what makes people likeable? Join us for this fun workshop as we learn the qualities of likeability and how you can become more likeable in the workplace and in life. Presenter: Dave Dertien, Avera Behavioral Health Services All workshops are “Brown Bag” — bring your own lunch! The cost is $10/workshop for Chamber members and their employees and $20 for non-members. Call 605.373.2002 or email kfoley@siouxfalls to RSVP.
	Mayoral Candidate Forum March 20, 2010 - 09:30 AM Carnegie Town Hall (235 W. 10th St.) Each of the candidates running for Mayor is invited to attend. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Young Professionals Network, League of Women Voters and City of Sioux Falls
	Business Sense Workshop: Your Life Called ... Where Are You? March 23, 2010 - 12:00 PM The Ivy Room, 2425 S. Shirley Ave. #118 (located in the northwest corner of River Plaza, directly south of Century Theatres) Are you living your best life? Do you have a goal, a dream, a vision for what you want to achieve? Or, are you so busy building a life that you don't have time to live it? This workshop will focus on a life planning model designed to help you bridge the gap of where you are to where you want to be. Don't miss this opportunity to learn this hands-on approach to developing an achievable plan for your life. Presenter: Lisa Brouwer, Wells Fargo Bank All workshops are “Brown Bag” — bring your own lunch! The cost is $10/workshop for Chamber members and their employees and $20 for non-members. Call 605.373.2002 or email kfoley@siouxfalls to RSVP.
	Superintendent Roundtable March 23, 2010 - 11:30 AM Hilton Garden Inn, 5300 S. Grand Cir. Hear from area superintendents on funding, challenges and other opportunities their facing at the Superintendents Roundtable, sponsored by the Chamber's Business Education Networking Committee. The cost is $15/member or $30/non-member and includes lunch. Register online using the link below, call 605.373.2006 or email sweber@siouxfalls.com by Friday, March 19. Superintendents from the following school districts have been invited: Brandon Valley; Harrisburg; Lennox, Sioux Falls Catholic Schools; Sioux Falls Christian Schools; Sioux Falls Lutheran Schools; Sioux Falls Public Schools; Tea Area; Tri-Valley; and West Central. The event will be moderated by Business Education Networking Committee Chair Jeff Holcomb, Southeast Technical Institute.
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	City Council At-Large Candidate Forum March 27, 2010 - 09:00 AM Carnegie Town Hall (235 W. 10th St.) Each of the candidates running for the two at-large seats are invited to attend. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Young Professionals Network, League of Women Voters and City of Sioux Falls
	City Council District Candidate Forum March 27, 2010 - 12:00 AM Carnegie Town Hall (235 W. 10th St.) Each of the candidates running for the two at-large seats are invited to attend. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Young Professionals Network, League of Women Voters and City of Sioux Falls
	School Board Candidate Forum April 01, 2010 - 06:30 PM Instructional Planning Center (201 E. 38th St.) Each of the candidates running for the two Sioux Falls Public School Board seats is invited to attend. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Young Professionals Network, League of Women Voters and City of Sioux Falls
	April Membership Mixer April 13, 2010 - 05:00 PM Sioux Falls Christian Schools, 6120 S Charger Cir. Sponsored by Sioux Falls Christian Schools Complimentary hors d'oeuvres • Beverages available • $3 Admission Call 605.373.2050 to RSVP.
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	May Membership Mixer May 10, 2010 - 05:00 PM St. Joseph Cathedral, 521 N. Duluth Ave. Sponsored by Sioux Falls Construction Co. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres • Beverages available • $3 Admission Call 605.373.2050 to RSVP. Please join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Sioux Falls Construction Co. and get a "sneak peek" of the magnificent renovations being done at one of Sioux Falls' most visible landmarks, St. Joseph Cathedral
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	June Membership Mixer and Business Fair June 15, 2010 - 05:00 PM Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Exhibit Hall Sponsored by alltel Wireless Complimentary hors d'oeuvres • Beverages available • $3 Admission Call 605.373.2050 to RSVP. The June Mixer includes the Business Fair, featuring Chamber members displaying information about their businesses. Forty booth rentals are available at a cost of $90 each. To reserve your booth, contact Pat Lund at 605.373.2014.
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