Events for August 2017
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Aug 8    Ribbon Cutting - Contemporary Dance Studio
Contemporary Dance Studio has joined the Siouxland Chamber and we will celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting Event held jointly with their Registration Open House.  At Contemporary Dance Studio, Jessica Jensen uses modern facilities and philosophies to teach dance, encourage creativity, promote physical fitness and build self esteem.  Please attend and help welcome Contemporary Dance Studio to the Siouxland Chamber.
Date: August 8, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 1551 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: August 8, 2017
5:30 PM Ribbon Cutting
5:30-7:30 PM Open House with refreshments
Aug 11    Community Enhancement - August 2017
Guest Presenter:  Diane Neri with Goodwill Industries
Date: August 11, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Lower Level Board Room
Bring your own lunch
Beverages will be provided
Contact: Kerry Gill
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Aug 12    Ribbon Cutting - Camp High Hopes
​Camp High Hopes is celebrating their 5 year anniversary and will hold a Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony and Open House filled with fun activities to commemorate the milestone.  Camp High Hopes offers year-round therapeutic recreation programs and respites to enrich the lives of youth and adults with diagnosed disabilities, chronic illnesses, and other special needs.  Let's join together in congratulating them on 5 years of making lives better!
Date: August 12, 2017
Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 5804 Correctionville Road
Sioux City    
Date/Time Details: August 12, 2017
10:15 AM Ribbon Cutting 
Meadowlark Lodge
Open House 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Aug 14    Ribbon Cutting - Headline Salon and Barber Shop
Welcome Headline Salon and Barber Shop to the Siouxland Chamber!  Join the Chamber Ambassadors and staff for a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an open house Until 6:30 with Prizes, Snacks & FUN hosted by co-owners Mattie Schnee and Chassidy Ryan AND you can check out their sweet race car.

 
Date: August 14, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 2605 Floyd Boulevard, Sioux City
Please park on Prospect Street or Laurence's Market  
Date/Time Details: Monday, August 14, 2017
5:30 PM Ribbon Cutting
Open House until 6:30 PM
Aug 15    Ribbon Cutting - Keller Williams
Keller Williams Siouxland has moved to 103 Virginia Square and will showcase their new offices at an upcoming Ribbon Cutting and Open House.  Keller Williams is a residential and commercial real estate company serving the tri-state area. 
Date: August 15, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 103 Virginia St, Suite 100
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: August 15, 2017
4:30 PM Ribbon Cutting
Open House until 6:30 PM
Aug 16    Ribbon Cutting - Little Priest Tribal College
Little Priest Tribal College will cut the ribbon on their new girls' dormitory at their Winnebago Campus.  The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska chartered Little Priest Tribal College in May 1996.  Its major focus is to provide a two-year associate degree, and prepare students to transfer and successfully complete a major at a four-year institution.  An equally important part of the college's mission is to provide language and culture classes and training opportunities for upgrading job skills and improving employability.
Date: August 16, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Location: 504 Eagle View (right behind Daga's)
Winnebago, NE
Date/Time Details: August 16, 2017
11:00 AM
Aug 17    Transportation Committee Meeting
Agenda

I. Program: Plywood Trail - Greg Grupp

II. Reports/Updates

Please RSVP and include whether or not you would like lunch ordered at a cost of $10 to Teresa.
Date: August 17, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Date/Time Details: August 17, 2017
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Aug 21    Ribbon Cutting - Siouxland Christian School
A ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the start of the 2017-18 school year in the newly renovated Siouxland Christian School.  Please join the celebration and have a look at the modernized school with updated technology including electronic whiteboards, a new basketball court, and much more.
Date: August 21, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 6000 Gordon Drive, Sioux City
Date/Time Details: August 21, 2017
3:30 PM
Aug 22    Ribbon Cutting - Natalia's Bakery and Restaurant
Natalia's Bakery and Restaurant has joined the Chamber and we will give them a Green Coat Welcome at their upcoming ribbon cutting.  Natalia's serves specialty breads, pastries and meals.  Please join us and welcome Natalia's Bakery and Restaurant to the Siouxland Chamber.
Date: August 22, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 2025 Court Street, Sioux City   
Date/Time Details: August 22, 2017
2:30 PM
Aug 24    RHC - Aventure Staffing and Professional Services, LLC
Aventure's staff invites you to tour their updated location at 509 Douglas Street as they host the first ever joint Rush Hour Connect and Business After Hours with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and the South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 24th from 4:30-7p.m.  They invite you to tour their updated location and meet their staff while enjoying drinks and food catered by Mi Familia.

Rush Hour Connect is your fastest meeting of the day giving you a chance to gear down and have fun. Come for 15 minutes or stay for an hour and make some great connections!
Date: August 24, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 509 Douglas Street
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: August 24, 2017
4:30 - 7:00 PM
Aug 29    Ribbon Cutting - Intermission Respite Care
Help us welcome Intermission Respite Care, Inc. to the Siouxland Chamber and attend their upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony.  Intermission Respite Care, Inc. is a non medical service to support caregivers and the person or family member they are caring for.
Date: August 29, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Hosted at the Siouxland Chamber
Date/Time Details: August 29, 2017
11:00 AM
Aug 29    Ribbon Cutting - Mainstreet Massage & Wellness Center
Main Street Massage and Wellness Center recently joined the Chamber and we will celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and hope you can join them to learn about their business.  At Main Street Massage they believe healing is always possible and with the right tools you can overcome any health challenge. With this in mind they offer a wide variety of healing services and products that are aimed towards helping you on your path to wellness.  From Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki and more let us help you find the right tool to help put your life back in to balance
Date: August 29, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 560 River Drive, No Sioux City
Date/Time Details: August 29, 2017
2:00 PM
Aug 30    Small Business Education Series 8/30/17

Storefronts 101
Improving Your Store's Image to Increase Sales and Foot Traffic

Ragen Cote
Downtown Partners


If you own a storefront business anywhere in Siouxland, this one is for you! Ragen Cote will share tips on how you can use your storefront to convey your business's message. Drawing from the latest information gained from national experts, industry data, and her own extensive work with downtown businesses, Ragen will share best practices from around the country, as well as our own backyard, about how you can take your storefront to the next level.

Note the noon start time and feel free to bring a lunch!


About Ragen Cote

Ragen Cote is the Executive Director of Downtown Partners Sioux City. With over 30 years  in Siouxland, and 8 years in her current downtown revitalization and management role, Ragen is a recognized leader in the community and in her profession nationwide. She holds a degree in International Business from Morningside College and proudly serves on a wide variety of local boards and committees.


The Small Business Education Series, is a peer-to-peer information exchange presented by the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. Join us each month as a local subject matter expert will share their expertise and experience on timely, focused topics important to small business owners. Whether it's accounting, HR, legal, banking & finance, marketing, or management the Small Business Education Series will give you the tools and knowledge you need to more effectively run your small business.

Not a member? If you're a business large or small in the Siouxland area you should be! Join Now to enjoy all of the benefits only a Siouxland Chamber membership can offer.

The Small Business Education Series is a free service for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.

Date: August 30, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 
EMail: swagner@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 30, 2017
12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Aug 30    Ribbon Cutting - Northwest AEA
Northwest AEA is commemorating 100 years of educational heritage in their building, the former East Junior High School.  The community Open House will kick off with a Ribbon Cutting followed by an Open House / Ice Cream Social until 6:00 PM.  Former East Junior students and other special guests will be in attendance and tours of the building available.

Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA) is a regional agency that provides school improvement services for students, teachers and administrators, and early childhood services.  The agency partners with 35 public school districts and 35 accredited, private schools in a 10-county area of NW Iowa, serving over 43,000 students.
Date: August 30, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 1520 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City
Date/Time Details: August 30, 2017
4:30 Ribbon Cutting
Open House Ice Cream Social until 6:00 PM