January 5, 2015


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Deadline to register is January 13!   Pass it on!
BUSINESS EDUCATOR EXPO
Friday, January 30, 2015
The Business Educator Expo is an event promoting education and showcasing the Yankton business community!

This year's event is being held at the Riverfront Event Center from 9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:30pm.

Businesses and organizations wishing to showcase their products and/or services to over 500 interested area Educators should sign up for a display booth.

Members who selected the Expo in their value added tier can call the chamber office at (605) 665-3636 to register or fill out the sign up form and send in.

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Deadline to register is January 13!   Pass it on!
Yankton's Visitors Guide
**Only 10 Days left!
The 2015-2016 Visitors Guide is being totally redesigned with a new convenient size!

This smaller, easier to handle glossy magazine will be more convenient for visitors. Stuck above a visor, in a back pocket or simply in their hands, visitors to Yankton will find this to be the quintessential guide to businesses, entertainment and dining!
Reserve your space today!


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Only 40 spots available!  Register today!
Legislative Cracker Barrels
January 31st, February 21st, & March 7th
Make sure the mark your calendars!
  The Legislative Cracker Barrels will all be held at the
Avera Office Pavilion Amphitheatre, 409 Summit St. beginning at 10 a.m.  
Upcoming Events in February
  February 10, 2015

Yankton Day in Pierre / Legislative Reception
February 10th is scheduled as Yankton Day in Pierre. Members of the Chamber, Yankton School District, city and county will be meeting with cabinet secretaries, the governor and various departments in Pierre to discuss issues important to our community. That evening there will be a reception for the state legislators to educate and inform them on the same issues. The theme for this year is "Yankton-on Target". The reception will be held in the hallway outside the main ballroom from 6:30pm to 9:00 p.m. at the Best Western Ramkota, 920 West Sioux, Pierre, SD. To participate or help sponsor this event contact chamber@yanktonsd.com

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February 11, 2015
Special Mix & Learn / National Field Archery Association
June 2015 Yankton will be the host city for the World Archery Youth Championships. Over 60 countries will be coming to Yankton for 10 days to compete and the NFAA needs your help. Come to this special mixer to hear more about the event, what the needs are and how you, your business and your employees can help make this event make Yankton a World Class experience for these young competitors.
Watch for more information!
February 21, 2015
Legislative Cracker Barrel
February 21, 2015  Read more...
February 24, 2015
Mobile Apps for Business
Ferruary 24, 2015  Read more...


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Legislative Cracker Barrels

January 31, February 21 and March 7
 
The Governmental Affairs Committee has scheduled the 2015 Legislative Coffees. These coffees are held monthly during the South Dakota State Legislative session and serve as an open forum for discussions with the District 18 officials about issues that affect your business.

 

The Legislative Cracker Barrels will all be held at the Avera Office Pavilion Amphitheatre, 409 Summit St. beginning at 10 a.m.
Top Mistakes Small Businesses Make
As a continuing series, the Chamber will be posting top mistakes and marketing tips for small businesses in the Spotlight the first Monday newsletter of each month:
January Tip - MISTAKE: Being Too Busy to Market
When small businesses are busy, they stop doing sales and marketing. Don't barrage with offers when you need to make a buck, instead build a relationship by consistently communicating and educating them about your products and services. Brand building!

Watch for February's Tip next month!
Value Added Membership Tier Launch
Why the Change?

The Yankton Chamber of Commerce has been serving the business community since April 8, 1920! Traditionally, Chamber membership dues were based on employee counts or business categories instead of commitment and involvement. Business paid dues based on formulas and any sponsorships and tickets were at an additional cost over and above that investment.

With the new Value Added Membership Bundled Tiers members can choose their level of investment, involvement, sponsorships and event tickets - pre-packaged and included in one flat fee.

Why you should "bundle":

  1. Members can budget better knowing their investment upfront
  2. Members save money by receiving discounted pricing for being in a bundle
  3. Members see what they are investing in and what they receive in return for their investment
  4. Members are pre-registered for events & sponsorships included in tier they selected
  5. Members choose their level of involvement and investment

Members on
the Move!
Citizen of the Year!

Congratulations to Ben Hanten for being selected as Citizen of The Year for 2014!
In This Issue
NEW MEMBERS
Salon I'maj
217 E. 3rd St.
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2619

Welcome to the Chamber!
2015 Legislative Session
Starts January 13, 2015

The 90th South Dakota legislative session will begin on Tuesday, January 13 and the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Chamber will be involved in advocacy for the membership.

 

We will be monitoring bills that affect business and our community and will keep you updated. You are encouraged to go to the Chamber's Legislative Alert Page to watch for legislative alerts and information on how to contact our District 18 legislators concerning your thoughts during the session! 
Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce
(605) 665-3636
chamber@yanktonsd.com
Convention & Visitors Bureau Calendar
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Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates Go Down
Effective Jan. 1, 2015, employers will see a reduction in their unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates.

"Approximately 70 percent of experience-rated employers will have a lower tax rate in 2015 than in 2014, which will result in savings for South Dakota businesses and employers," said state Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman.

 

In 2014, the UI Advisory Council recommended changes to reduce employer unemployment contribution revenue to the unemployment contribution rate structure. The legislation passed during the 2014 legislative session.

More information about UI tax rates available at http://dlr.sd.gov/ui/uitax.aspx.

Chamber Board 

President: Josh Svatos; Vice President: Chris Ferdig; Secretary/Treasurer: Ken Kopetsky

Board Members:  Chuck Aman ~ Bridget Benson ~ Shane Bertsch ~ Chris Ferdig ~ Kevin Hunhoff  

Tammy Matuska ~ Cynthia Miller ~ Marcy Moser ~ Kathy Quinlivan ~ Kristi Palecek ~ Dan Somsen

Becky Souchek ~ Jack Weeks ~ Todd Woods


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