Monday Memo
November 28, 2016
5 Business Trends You Must Pay Attention to in 2017 
"This year has been a roller coaster of upsets and it has a lot of people nervous about what's on the horizon in this country and the global economy.
2017 is bound to be an exciting year."
 

Read the entire article on today's Chamber Blog Post
In This Issue
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Teresa Hart Financial Services 
Thursday, December 8th; 2pm 
708 E. Kay Ave, Ste 3 
Parade of Lights Registration
Parade of Lights
Monday, Dec. 5th
6:30pm
1st Ave - 9th Ave
Parade Registration Form
Member Events Calendar
Socks for Troops
November 14-December 24; Business Hours
Shoe Sensation

November 29; 1-3:30pm
James Valley Community Center

Holiday Spirit 
December 2; 7-10pm

Mitchell Area Safehouse


A Christmas Story the Musical
December 2 & 3; 7:30pm
December 4; 2pm

Area Community Theatre
  

December 3; 9-11am
CorTrust Bank


Christmas Shopping for Kids
December 3; 9am-2pm

Mitchell Main Street & Beyond
 

Christmas at Dakota Wesleyan
December 3; 7-9pm
December 4; 4-6pm

Dakota Wesleyan University
 

Holiday Bus Trip
December 4; 4-10pm

James Valley Community Center
 

You can always check out our Events Calendars to see what is going on in the community.
We have one just for our members, one for the community, and one with Chamber Only events!
 

Do you have events going on? Be sure to post them on our calendar so we can promote them for you! Just login to your business portal at chamberlogin.com and add an event. If you need your login information or have any questions, just give us a call at 996-5567!
Job Postings
Certified Nurse Assistant
Firesteel Healthcare

Nurse Manager
Firesteel Healthcare

 
Registered Nurse
Firesteel Healthcare


Restorative Therapy Aide
Firesteel Healthcare

Trained Medication Assistant
Firesteel Healthcare

If you have jobs you need to fill, you can now post them on the Chamber site! Just log in to your Member Information Center and submit your posting. For questions regarding posting jobs, please call 996-5567 or email Sonya .
Volunteer Opportunities
Advertising Coordinator
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Animal Transition Coordinator
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Event Coordinator
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Leadership Positions
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Phone Volunteer
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Pound Check Volunteer
Mitchell Animal Rescue
Chamber 101
Tuesday,
December 13th

9am
Chamber Board Room
Add to Calendar
Register
Member News
Do you have news you want to share with the rest of the Chamber Membership? We would be happy to include a link to a press release or news story for you! Just complete a Member Moment form or log in to your Member Information Center to create a press release on our website! If you have questions, give us a call at 996-5567 and we'd be happy to help! 
Health Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, November 30 
12pm 
Blarney's Outfield Room

Health Insurance Affordability and
Employer Choice: Post Election 
The election will bring unprecendented changes once again to the health insurance industry. Be on the leading edge in learning about how these changes will affect your business and shape your insurance coverage going forward with Debra Mueller, CEO Avera Health Plans, presenting.

Registration is required. Complimentary buffet is sponsored by Avera. Space is limited to 40 attendees.
Avera

OR
Register by emailing [email protected] 
Marsy's Law Business Information Session
Retailers and businesses may be affected by Marsy's Law. To understand how this new law will impact your business, plan to attend the information sessions with Davison County State's Attorney, Jim Miskimins.

Wednesday, December 7 
8am and 5:30pm 
Mitchell Public Library
221 N. Duff St. 

The session is FREE to attend, but please register to attend by emailing [email protected] or calling 996-5567 with which session you plan to attend. 
American Garage Door Ribbon Cutting
 
American Garage Door, with new owners Darin & Kim Nemec, specializes in the sale, installation and service of both residential and commercial overhead doors and operators. They also have expertise in seamless gutters.  
They are headquartered out of Mitchell, but have additional locations in Brookings, SD and Marshall, MN. You can find them at 100 N. Sanborn Blvd Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Sweat & Sparkle 2017
Registration for Sweat & Sparkle is now open! Get your girlfriends together and enjoy a weekend retreat that includes relaxing and shopping as well as health and fitness! For more details and to register, visit our website. Early Bird special through December 15th!
We also need vendors for Friday night. If you are interested, please email Rebecca
Chamber Cornhole Tournament
Get ready to kick off the year with a fun Saturday Cornhole Tournament! Join in the double elimination tournament with two brackets. Mitchell Money payouts to top teams as well as special challenge winners!

Saturday, January 7 
First toss at 12pm 
Wild Oak Golf Course

Chamber member teams $30/team of 2 
Non-Chamber member teams $40/team of 2

 
OR
Register by emailing [email protected] 
Join Ambassadors Today!
Do you love meeting new people? Getting into new businesses? Would you like to get your hands on the big scissors??

Join Ambassadors! The Chamber Ambassadors group meets monthly and helps to organize fun events like the Golf Tournament and Cornhole Tournament...and welcome new businesses, help out at Mix & Mingles and more!

If you are interested in this fun group, please email [email protected] to sign up or for more information. 
Pre-Legislative Lunch with David Owen
Interested to hear what is on the docket for the Legislative Session starting in January? Come hear from David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce, on what the hot topics will be this year.

  Pre-Legislative Lunch 
Monday, December 12th
12pm
James Valley Community Center
$15/person, includes lunch

Please register online or by email by 4pm Friday, December 9th.   
2017 Health Fair


Registrations for the Health Fair are now open!

Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, February 4
8am-1pm

Vendor Registration Form - Deadline is Friday, Jan. 6
Sponsorship Opportunities

More details coming soon! 
 
Mitchell License Plate Decals are now available for your organizational license plates! Stop by our offices at 601 N. Main St. or call 996-6223 to learn more!