Weekly Spotlight - October 6, 2014
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SPOTLIGHT
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Dairy Dock - Open House/Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Ribbon Cutting @ 11:30
Open House 12 Noon to 4pm

4808 W. 8th St ~ Yankton
Come Welcome New Owner
Angie Stahly


New Menu, New Hours, New Items!!
Coffee Samples will be available during Open House!

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Limestone, Inc. Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 
Thursday, October 9, 2014

Open House - 2pm to 4pm 

416 Broadway Ave. Ste. 2

 

Snacks, Refreshments, Games, Fun & Prizes

Grand Prize drawing of $50 in Chamber Bucks!

South Dakotans Talking - Education Funding

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 5:30-7:30pm

Community Room at the Regional Educational Training Center:  1200 W. 21st St. 

How South Dakotans collect and spend money for the common good reflects our shared values - our consensus on what public services we believe we need in our state and are willing to pay for together.

Please join this non-partisan conversation about k-12 public education funding in South Dakota.

Learn the facts about education funding policy, teacher salaries and the range of options South Dakota might consider at the next legislative session.  

Presented by SD Budget & Policy Institute; Joy Smolnisky, Executive Director & Speaker  

 

Free public event, everyone welcome, bring a friend!
It's time for the 5th Annual Shop Local Soccer Kickoff Party Fundraiser!
October 31, 2014 - Riverfront Event Center 
Only 500 tickets sold at $100 each!
Grand Prizes are (1) $3,000 Prize; (1) $2,000 Prize and (1) $1,000 Prize 
PLUS - (4) $500 prizes and (4) $250 prizes 
For a total of $9,000 in Chamber Dollars!
 
Don't miss out! Contact the Chamber at (605) 665-3636, a Chamber Board Member or a Soccer Association Member to purchase your ticket today!  They will sell out fast!  Tickets are also available at Ben Jensen Dental, Luken Memorials & JJBenjis. 
 
Click here to see all the special activities a Ticket Holder gets to do! 


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MINI SPOTLIGHTS
Chamber Membership Mixer
Tuesday, October 14th 

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Pavillion Atrium - 5pm to 7pm

501 Summit St.

There will be food and drinks available!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get together with other Chamber Members!

Hosted by: 

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   Upcoming Forum Information 
Plan on Attending! 

Monday, October 27th-Interchange Forum 

County Commission & Auditor Candidate Forum

Noon to 1 at Minervas

(doors open @ 11:30, lunch @ 11:45 - cost $10) 

Tuesday, October 28th-Chamber/Local Media 

County & District 18 Candidate Forum
7pm to 9pm
Regional Tech Education Center Community Room

Monday, November 3rd-Interchange Forum 

District 18 House & Senate Candidate Forum
Noon to 1 at Minervas

(doors open @ 11:30, lunch @ 11:45 - cost $10)
 
 

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Save the Date

The CVB has partnered with the Yankton High School Activities Office to help coordinate efforts for Yankton to host the 2014 State AA Volleyball match which takes place November 20-22.

We will be asking for volunteers to help staff the hospitality room and for donations to help stock the hospitality room with food and beverages throughout the tournament for coaches, administrators, bus drivers, officials, media, etc.

If you are able to volunteer time during this event and/or would like to contribute money and be recognized as a sponsor, please email [email protected].

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Habitat for Humanity State Conference in Yankton 
Help to decorate the capitol tree for Christmas!   

In celebration of South Dakota's 125th birthday, all Statehood Celebration Committees are invited to create or provide up to 2 or more ornaments for the grand Rotunda Christmas tree and other displays in the Capitol during the annual holiday display to showcase your community.

Theme:  125 Years of Christmas in South Dakota; Please use this theme when creating your ornaments.

Ideas:  Show the history of your town, school, family or special people...Represent special historical events that happened in your town...Show why you are glad to live in SD...Show your favorite places to visit or things to do in SD...Show your vision for the future of SD or your town.

To view the requirements and submit your ornament please print the flyer below and submit by November 1st to Capitol Christmas Trees - 320 North Nicollet Ave. - Pierre, SD 57501.

Print Flyer & Registration Form 

~Don't miss this chance to represent Yankton!~

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Southeast South Dakota SHRM Fall Conference

  

October 21, 2014 - 7:30-11:30 a.m. 


SESD SHRM presents Todd Hunt!
  • Tune into where your listeners are "coming from," and tailor your communication style to leverage people and profitability.
  • Discover the eight problem words that could cost you customers or members.
  • Re-think your voice mail greeting to eliminate confusion and save valuable time.

Located at the KPI Training Center ~ 700 West 21st St ~ Yankton, SD

 

Early Bird Rate is $65 (deadline 9/26/14)

$75 after 9/26/14

$50 for Non-Profit 

 

Find out more & REGISTER HERE   

 

CALENDARS & SOCIAL
Upcoming Events for Yankton Chamber

October 31 - Chamber Shop Local Fundraiser

Oct 31 & Nov 1 - Harvest Halloween Festival

November 3 - District 18 Candidate Forum

 

(click on the title of each event for more info or to register.)
Questions or Comments?
Contact us:
(605) 665-3636

 

 

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CHAMBER MEMBERS
Stop here to see who our newest member are, our renewing members and any other Member Happenings!
New Member

Papa Murphy's  

1100 Broadway Ave., Ste. 4.

Yankton, SD

 

(605) 665-7272

 

 

 Tim & Amy Haugurd, Owners   

Renewing Members

A & B Business Solutions

Den Herder Law Office

Matthew Michels 

Tri-State Turf & Irrigation

Walmart Discount Cities

Western Office Technologies

Wilson Trailer Company

Yankton Riverboat Days   


Do you know an area business that could benefit from joining and getting involved in the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce?
Tell them about us!
Ribbon Cuttings
Cherry Berry

See our latest Ribbon Cuttings on our website by clicking here:
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Oct. 7th - Dairy Dock
Oct. 9th - Limestone, Inc.

New Member Orientation

October 10, 2014 - date changed to OCTOBER 17, 2014

 

12 Noon at the Chamber Office

 

If you are a new member to the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce and would like to learn how to use the Member Benefits that come with your package or meet the Chamber Staff to get questions answered, please sign up for our next Member Orientation meeting.

 

REGISTER HERE 

Chamber Board

President: Dan Somsen - Vice President: Josh Svatos - Secretary/Treasurer: Ken Kopetsky

Board Members:  Chuck Aman ~ Bridget Benson ~ Shane Bertsch ~ Chris Ferdig ~ Matt Hanson ~ Brett Kennedy ~ Kenny Kopetsky ~ Tammy Matuska ~ Kathy Quinlivan ~ Becky Stanga ~ Jack Weeks ~ Todd Woods



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OTHER NEWS
South Dakotans Talking - Education Funding

September, 2014 - Yankton Named a Top City on the Rise in South Dakota by NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website.

To find these communities,

NerdWallet evaluated 41 cities, towns and census-designated places and examined the following variables:

-Population growth

-Employment growth

-Income Growth 

What a great place to live!

View Full Press Release by Clicking Here 

Yank
YankTON Challenge

Don't forget to email your weekly information to Angie O'Connor   [email protected]  

 

PLUS: Make sure to utilize the YankTON Challenge website for team standings and healty tips!

www.YankTONChallenge.com 

Good Luck Everyone!

Harvest Halloween
Sponsors Needed!

The Yankton Harvest Halloween Partnership is reaching out to all businesses asking for support and sponsors to help with the upcoming Harvest Halloween Festival 2014, the first event of its kind for the Yankton community!

 

Please email - [email protected] or call (605)760-3356  - to offer your support or visit our website at:  HarvestHalloween.com 

Participants are encouraged to utilize the Yankton Challenge Website!
 www.YankTONChallenge.com 



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