Weekly Spotlight - October 20, 2014
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Minimum Wage Community Forum Scheduled
Tuesday, October 21st
A Minimum Wage Community Forum has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st.
Where: Regional Technical Education Center - 1200 W. 21st St. in the Community Room
Speakers will weigh in on the pros and cons of the Minimum Wage in South Dakota.
Bring your written questions and be part of the conversation!
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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 Tickets for a VIP Backstage Pass 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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Business Seminar Registration! - Mobile Apps for Business
Don't forget to register for our next Business Seminar to be held November 5th!
7:30am-10:00am at the Riverfront Event Center
Mobile Apps for Business offers a in-depth look into a variety of Mobile Apps available for the business professionals to streamline day to day business processes while also offering new, cutting edge business tools.
This seminar is only $40 for Chamber Members & $49.95 for non-members!
REGISTER HERE
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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
$75 after 9/26/14
$50 for Non-Profit
Last Chance to Register - REGISTER HERE
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MINI SPOTLIGHTS
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Upcoming Candidate 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)
Tues, October 28th-Chamber/Local Media
County & District 18 Candidate Forum 7pm to 9pm Regional Tech Education Center Comm. 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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Convention & Visitors Bureau Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Welcome Renee Strong - Chamber Membership & Program Coordinator
Welcome Renee Strong as the new Membership & Program Coordinator for the Yankton Chamber of Commerce.
Renee brings a background in sales, advertising, retail management and operations. Renee's responsibilities will include new membership sales, member retention programs and staff liaison coordinator to committees for their programs of work.
Welcome Renee!
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Past Chamber President Doug Ekeren appointed as new CEO
Congratulations to Doug Ekeren, former Chamber of Commerce Board President on being named Ceo/President of Avera Sacred Heart!!
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2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce By-Laws Requirements-Election Process
Article IV, Board of Directors
The Directors Nominating Committee is presenting the following slate of four (4) 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 (October 20 - October 30, 2014) 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 (October 20 - October 30, 2014), the nomination shall be closed and the nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected by the current Board of Directors at the November 5th 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 four (4). 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, 803 E. 4th St., Yankton, SD 57078.
Candidates for Board of Directors submitted by the Nomination Committee:
Kristi Palecek, TruXedo, Inc.
Cynthia Miller, Riverfront Broadcasting, L.L.C.
Kevin Hunhoff, Mark's Machinery, Inc.
Tammy Matuska, Modern Woodman of America
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CALENDARS & SOCIAL |
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Upcoming Events for Yankton Chamber
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Questions or Comments?
Contact us:
(605) 665-3636
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Convention & Visitor Bureau's Calendar!
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CHAMBER MEMBERS |
Stop here to see who our newest member are, our renewing members and any other Member Happenings!
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Bounce Around Inflatables, LLC
46930 Cody Trl, Suite E
Tea, SD 57064
605-310-9529
Ryan Hulsebus, Owner
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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!
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Beckenhauer Construction, Inc.
Big Friend Little Friend, Inc.
Corgan House/Dakota Custom Hunts
CorTrust Bank
Czeckers Sports Bar & Grill
Gramps
Mike & Gerrie Healy
Lewis & Clark Ford
Lyons Specialized Transport, Inc.
Olson's Pest Technicians
Pack & Ship
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Limestone, Inc.See our latest Ribbon Cuttings on our website by clicking here:
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings watch for more!
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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 |
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Do you have questions about Infectious Disease Preparedness?
Go to: www.cdc.gov
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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!
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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.
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
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