HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE CHAMBER
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2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Chamber of Commerce By-Laws Requirements-Election Process
Article IV, Board of Directors
The Directors Nominating Committee is presenting the following slate of five (5) candidates for a three-year term. The candidates have been contacted and are willing to accept directorship responsibilities.
Additional names of candidates for Directors can be nominated by petition, bearing the signatures of at least twenty (20) members in good standing of the Chamber. Such petition shall be filed with the Directors Nominating Committee within ten (10) days (November 20 – December 4, 2017) after notice has been given of the names of those nominated. The determination of the Directors Nominating Committee as to the legality of the petition shall be final.
If no petition is filed within the designated period (November 20 – December 4, 2017), the nomination shall be closed and the nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected by the current Board of Directors at the December 20, 2017 board meeting. If a legal petition shall present additional candidate(s), the names of all candidates shall be arranged on a ballot in alphabetical order. Instructions will be to vote for one (1). Ballots shall be mailed to the membership within five (5) days after the deadline for receiving the petitions. Petitions are to be returned to the Chamber of Commerce, 803 East 4
th Street, Yankton, SD 57078
Candidate for Board of Directors submitted by the Nomination Committee:
Kami Guthmiller, Lewis & Clark Realty
Lacey Johnson, South Dakota Department of Labor
Jason Larsen, Morton Buildings, Inc.
Cynthia Miller, Riverfront Broadcasting & Agnes & Dora
Mark Wenzlaff, The Schaeffer Store
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SAVE THE DATE:
January 30, 2018 Yankton Day in Pierre
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Join the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce as they head to Pierre to meet with state agencies and the Governor to discuss issues affecting Yankton area residents and the business community. We will be meeting with cabinet members of Tourism, Agriculture, Transportation, Economic Development, Education, Game, Fish and Park and Labor. That evening we will be hosting the legislators at the Pierre Ramkota and have an opportunity to discuss Yankton initiatives while the NFAA Easton Archery staff entertains them with a good-natured archery competition. Contact the chamber at 665-3636 if you are interested in joining the delegation to Pierre.
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One Business Expanding -
One Business Just Getting Started
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Broadway Chrysler held a ribbon cutting for their expanded Express Lane oil change service on Tuesday, November 14. The Express Lane is located at 2720 Broadway. The service hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm and Saturdays 8 am - 4 pm. Congratulations to Broadway Chrysler!
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Chef 4 U Catering held their ribbon cutting on Friday, November 17 at their new location, 3402 E. Hwy 50. This full service catering and mobile food delivery service provides a private chefs for special events, office parties, banquets and more! Contact Scott for your catering needs 605-655-0000.
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SHOP SMALL - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
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Yankton has so many great places to shop for everyone on your Christmas list!
- Small Boutiques
- Fitness Centers
- Restaurants
- Gift Shops
A gift certificate is a fantastic option for that tough-to-buy-for person on your list. Stop at the Chamber to purchase Chamber dollars. They are good at most businesses in Yankton and the perfect gift for everyone! Shop Local - Happy Holidays!!
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Upcoming Issues discussed at the
Pre-Legislative Breakfast
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David Owen, with the SD Chamber of Commerce, was the guest speaker at the Pre-Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 16 at Czeckers Sports Bar & Grill. David provided an overview of items that will be discussed during the 2018 Legislative session in Pierre. Topics ranged from term limits to marijuana, a cigarette tax increase to open primary elections, and more.
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Congratulations!!
to Lawnco Lawn & Tree Care on your 30th Annivers
ary! 1987 - 2017
(605) 260-0888
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Business Education Video Library Feature Video of the Week
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Personal Development - Delete the Negative
- Lisa Grunden gives some helpful advice about how to delete the negative thoughts, the negative voices and deleting negativity PERIOD, to help you achieve your goals.
If you are not receiving the weekly helpful hints, please call the Chamber at 665-3636 so we can add your name to the "Opt-in" list
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by Dr. Wayne Kindle, Superintendent
Yankton School District
Governor Daugaard Speaking at YHS
Governor Daugaard will be speaking at the YHS Theater on December 19 beginning at 5:30. The Governor will discuss Workforce Development, Apprenticeship Program, Build Dakota Scholarship, and promoting the YSD Internship Program.
Parents, students, business owners/leaders, and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Following the Governor’s event beginning at 6:00 the YSD will host local businesses in the YHS Commons who are currently involved in the Internship Program and those interested in becoming part of the Internship Program.
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Upcoming Chamber & Networking Events
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For a complete listing of upcoming events, go to the Chamber website
www.yanktonsd.com
November 21, 2017 ...
Yankton Home & Garden Repair Ribbon Cutting
3 pm ~ 806 E. Hwy 50
November 23, 2017 ... HAPPY THANKSGIVING
November 23 & 24, 2017 ... Chamber Office CLOSED
November 25, 2017 ... Small Business Saturday
November 28, 2017 ... Wells Fargo Relocation Ribbon Cutting
10 am ~ 3100 Broadway Ave.
November 30, 2017 ... Holiday Festival of Lights
6 pm ~ Meridian District
December 5, 2017 ... Empower Fitness Ribbon Cutting
3 pm ~ 1804 Broadway Ave.
December 7, 2017 ... Muggsy's Sub Gallery Ribbon Cutting
3 pm ~ 821 Broadway Ave.
December 12, 2017 ... First National Bank December Chamber Mixer
5-7 pm ~ 332 Broadway Ave.
December 22, 2017 ... Chamber Offices closing early for holiday
December 25, 2017 ... MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Chamber Offices CLOSED
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Convention & Visitors Bureau Calendar of Events
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Follow the link below for the complete list of Yankton area activities and events
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STAY INFORMED:
City and County Commissioners
meetings are available on-line!
The City Commissioners meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7 pm in the RTEC City of Yankton Community Room, 1200 W. 21st Street. We will provide links here after each meeting.
Click here
to view the November 13 city commission meeting.
The County Commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of the every month at 4 pm in the Commission's Meeting Room of Government Center. To view the November 7 meeting,
click here
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Featured Chamber Member Events
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Tinsel and Ting Shopping Fair
Saturdays Nov. 18 - Dec. 30
1 - 6 pm
Riverfront Event Center
113 W. 3rd
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Fall Food & Supplies Drive
through Fri., Nov. 24
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Several drop off locations
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The Holidays are a time for giving, a time for helping those less fortunate. They are also a time for fun and family. Mark your calendar to help if you can or to spend time with family and friends!
- Community-wide agencies, organizations and volunteers are partnering to make the holidays brighter this year through the annual Yankton Toys for Kids program. Click here for more information
- 24th Annual Operation Care Christmas Party for the Headstart children and their families, sponsored by Yankton Elks Lodge #994
- Yankton Mall Tree of Giving, Nov. 6 - Dec. 24 ~ Yankton Mall, 2100 Broadway Click here for more information
- The Yankton Community Library invites everyone to create a wintry door hanging and snowflakes on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Click here for more information
- Black Friday in the Meridian District, Friday, Nov. 24 beginning at 9 am Click here to view their Facebook event
- The Holiday Festival of Lights, Thurs., Nov. 30 ~ 6 pm ~ Meridian District Click here for registration form
- Holiday Craft Fair at the Yankton Mall, Dec. 1-3 Click here to view their Facebook event
- Meridian District Holiday Hours, Sundays Dec. 3, 10, 17 ~ retailers and shops will be open from 12 noon to 4 pm Click here to view their Facebook event
- 12th Annual Crimson Door Holiday Boutique, Dec. 3-22, GAR Hall, 508 Douglas Click here for more information
- Yankton Holiday Tour of Homes, Sun., Dec. 3 from 1-4 pm, GAR Hall 508 Douglas Click here to view their Facebook event
- First National Bank December Chamber Mixer, Tues., Dec. 14, 5-7 pm, 332 Broadway Click here for more information
- Yankton Area Summer Band Christmas Concert, Sun., Dec. 17, 4-5 pm, Yankton High School Theater, 1801 Summit Click here for more information
- Mead Masquerade, Sun., Dec. 31, 8 pm to midnight, Mead Cultural Education Center, 82 Mickelson Dr. Click here to view their Facebook event
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Support your local schools
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Competition Overview
To enter the Governor's Giant Vision Business Competition, applicants must submit an extensive written business plan outlining their idea.
A panel of judges made up of venture capitalists, financiers, educators, and established business leaders will review all applications and select the qualifying entries that will participate in the competition held in conjunction with this year's Governor's Office of Economic Development Conference in Sioux Falls. All qualifiers will be expected to give presentations and discuss their ideas with business leaders, finance experts and others invited to attend the event.
The winner will be awarded $20,000. Second place award of $10,000, third place receiving $5,000, fourth place $3,000, and fifth place $2,000. The remaining qualifiers will receive $500 each to help with the expense of participation.
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2017 Chamber Board
President -
Bridget Benson;
Vice President -
Becky Souchek;
Secretary/Treasurer -
Kristi Palecek
Board Members -
Chuck Aman - Ashli Danilko - James Grotenhuis - Kevin Hunhoff
Brett Kennedy - Tammy Matuska - Cynthia Miller - Stephanie Moser
Kristi Palecek - Barb Rezac - Todd Woods
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