Events for September 2017
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Sep 1    Ribbon Cutting - Salem Real Estate
The Siouxland Chamber is pleased to celebrate Dick Salem's new venture, Salem Real Estate, at a joint ribbon cutting with the South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce.  Following the Ribbon Cutting, Salem Real Estate will host the South Sioux City Chamber Coffee until 10:30 AM.

Salem Real Estate provides commercial real estate and property services including sales, leasing, property management, real estate investment, commercial property market analysis, and infrastructure information.
Date: September 1, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: 700 Pierce Street, Sioux City   
Date/Time Details: September 1, 2017
9:00 AM Ribbon Cutting
9:30-10:30 AM SSC Chamber Coffee
Sep 1    Ribbon Cutting - Kitchen Dressings
Kitchen Dressings has returned to the Southern Hills Mall.  To celebrate they will hold a Ribbon Cutting at their new location, #112 Southern Hills Mall next to Finish Line.  A locally owned kitchen store, Kitchen Dressings is sure to have what you need whether you are looking for fresh, ground coffee, specialty pastry items, grilling tools, or any item in-between.  Check out all the fun things when you join us for the Ribbon Cutting!
Date: September 1, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Southern Hills Mall #112
(next to Finish Line)
4400 Sergeant Road, Sioux City
Date/Time Details: September 1, 2017
1:00 PM
Sep 6    Ribbon Cutting - Ear Nose & Throat Consultants
Ear Nose and Throat Consultants and Hearing Services will celebrate their new Chamber membership at their upcoming Ribbon Cutting ceremony.  With a newly added Allergy Center, ENT Consultants are the premier provider in the Siouxland area treating conditions of the ears, nose, and throat including sinus problems, allergies, and hearing loss.
Date: September 6, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: 101 Tower Road, Suite 120
Dakota Dunes, SD
Date/Time Details: September 6, 2017
5:00 PM
Sep 7    Ribbon Cutting - Boys and Girls Home & Family Services Thrift Store
The Boys and Girls Home & Family Services will hold a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening of their new thrift store in Indian Hills.  Another announcement from Boys and Girls Home will be made during the ceremony followed by food and networking.  Please join us and congratulate the Boys and Girls Home on their growth.
Date: September 7, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: 1551 Indian Hills Drive, Ste 10, Sioux City
Date/Time Details: September 7, 2017
12:00 PM
Sep 7    Ribbon Cutting - Eakes Office Solutions - Janitor Depot
Eakes Office Solutions has expanded into the Siouxland area in a merger with Janitor Depot.  They invite you to celebrate with them at their upcoming Ribbon Cutting Open House featuring a product show while you enjoy drinks, food, musical entertainment and door prizes.  Offering office and janitorial supplies, copiers and printers, and furniture Eakes Office Solutions - Janitor Depot can now serve all your business needs.
Date: September 7, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 510 W. 13th Street, South Sioux City, NE
Date/Time Details: September 7, 2017
5:30 PM Ribbon Cutting
5:00 - 7:00 PM Open House
Sep 8    Government Relations 9/8/17
 
The first Government Relations Committee meeting for the 2017-18 cycle is almost upon us. To kick things off, Rep. Chris Hall, ranking minority member of the House Appropriations Committee, will provide us with an overview of the state budget. With a special legislative session possible, Rep. Hall will help us make sense of where we stand with the FY17 budget, the current FY18 budget, and how the Legislature might approach the FY19 budget during the next session.
 
We will also map out the next several committee meetings and plan the development of the Chamber's 2018 Legislative Agenda.

Finally, please welcome Lesley Bartholomew of Wells Enterprises as the new committee chair!
Date: September 8, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: 7:00am
Fees/Admission:  
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Sep 8    Ribbon Cutting - Heartland Counseling Services Inc.
We will welcome new Siouxland Chamber member, Heartland Counseling Services Inc. and celebrate their 40th Anniversary with a ribbon cutting.  The joint ceremony with the SSC Chamber will be held at the conclusion of the South Sioux City Chamber Coffee hosted by Heartland from 9:30-10:30 AM.  Heartland was founded in 1977 and serves individuals and families struggling with, but not limited to, mental health and substance abuse.  Please join us in congratulating Heartland on their years of serving the Siouxland community needs.
Date: September 8, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 917 W 21st Street
South Sioux City, NE
Date/Time Details: September 8, 2017
Ribbon Cutting approx. 10:15 AM
SSC Chamber Coffee from 9:30-10:30 AM
Sep 8    Community Enhancement - September 2017
Guest Speaker:  Cheryl Hansen, Executive Director - Siouxland Center for Active Generations
Date: September 8, 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
Sep 8    Ribbon Cutting - 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria
Join us for a ribbon cutting at 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria and celebrate their new Chamber membership.  1000 Degrees offers a build your own pizza line, salads, fire roasted wings in 6 flavors, and breadsticks.  So, stop by with your friends for a bite before the game or take some pizzas home and enjoy a Chamber Member Special.
Date: September 8, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 1388 Hamilton Boulevard, Sioux City
Date/Time Details: September 8, 2017
4:30 PM
Sep 9    Ribbon Cutting - Briar Cliff University, Memorial Field
Briar Cliff University will commemorate their 1st game played on Memorial Field's all weather turf by welcoming home and honoring members from BCU's first football team who will cut the ribbon celebrating the recent improvements.  Please join us and stay to cheer on the Chargers against Dakota State University!
Date: September 9, 2017
Time: 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Memorial Field
1617 W 17th Street, Sioux City
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 9, 2017
12:45 PM Ribbon Cutting
1:00 PM Kick-off
Sep 15    Ribbon Cutting - Holy Spirit Retirement Home
Always improving, Holy Spirit is excited to show off their new outdoor signage at their upcoming Ribbon Cutting followed by the South Sioux City Chamber Coffee until 10:30 AM and Open House until 12:00 PM.  These signs, located throughout the facility will direct all guests and emergency vehicles to their desired destinations and we hope you can join us and congratulate Holy Spirit on the upgrades.  Holy Spirit Retirement Home is Siouxland's only faith-based, non-profit retirement community offering a unique continuum of care including independent living apartments, assisted living options and skilled nursing care.
Date: September 15, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: 1701 W 25th Street, Sioux City
Date/Time Details: September 15, 2017
9:00 AM Ribbon Cutting
9:30 - 10:30 AM South Sioux Chamber Coffee
Open House until 12:00 PM
Sep 15    Ribbon Cutting - Dermatology Associates of Siouxland, PC
Dermatology Associates of Siouxland, PC will host a Chamber ribbon cutting to mark the 20th anniversary of Dr. Mark DeMay with the clinic.  Punch and cake will be served following the ceremony.  

Dr. Mark DeMay joined Ziebell Oss Rossiter & DeMay in 1997.  In 2000 the name was changed to Rossiter & DeMay LLP when Dr. Ziebell retired and Dr. Oss passed away.  In 2012 the clinic's name became Dermatology Associates of Siouxland, PC when Dr. Rossiter retired.  Currently Dr. Mark DeMay and David Grote, PA practice in the office.  
Date: September 15, 2017
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 2930 Hamilton Boulevard
Suite 102
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: September 15, 2017
12:30 PM
 
Sep 19    Ribbon Cutting - Antidote 71
Antidote 71, formerly JD Gordon Creative Labs, has moved to the Ho-Chunk Centre and will celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting followed by a social hour until 7:00 PM.  Antidote 71 has a passion for great advertising and marketing.  They live to understand their clients’ customers and to connect with them to drive business for their clients.  Join the celebration, get a look at the new office, and network with friends and colleagues.
Date: September 19, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Ho-Chunk Centre
600 4th Street, Suite 227
Date/Time Details: September 19, 2017
4:30 PM Ribbon Cutting
Social Hour until 7:00 PM
 
Sep 20    Ribbon Cutting - Sabrina Cooley, Licensed Massage Therapist
We will give the Green Coat Chamber welcome to Sabrina Cooley, Licensed Massage Therapist at her upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony where Sabrina will give you a first hand feel of some of the massage therapies she offers.  Sabrina is well versed in Swedish Massage, cupping therapy, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, prenatal massage, and hot stone therapy.  She hopes to provide a unique experience for each client by discussing expectations prior to each massage and can personalize sessions with aromatherapy and music selection.
Date: September 20, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 4700 Gordon Drive, Suite 103
Date/Time Details: September 20, 2017
4:30 PM
Sep 21    Ribbon Cutting - Senior Lifestyle Advantage Magazine
We will celebrate Senior Lifestyle Advantage's new membership and one year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted at the Siouxland Chamber.  Each issue of Senior Lifestyle Advantage provides tips, expert insight, recipes, travel, health & wellness for those 50 + to live the second half of life with excitement and fulfillment.  Refreshments will be served.
Date: September 21, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber
101 Pierce Street, Sioux City
Date/Time Details: September 21, 2017
2:00 PM
Sep 21    RHC - Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters will mark their 40th anniversary in 2018!  To celebrate they will host the September Rush Hour Connect.



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: September 21, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 3650 Glen Oaks Boulevard    
Date/Time Details: September 21, 2017
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Sep 22    Government Relations 9/22/17
 
This week we'll be discussing K-12 education policy and budget with the superintendent of the Sioux City School District Paul Gausman. Dr. Gausman will walk us through a quick primer on Iowa's school funding environment, discuss the District's legislative policy agenda (and those of statewide education associations), and talk about current issues within the District.
Date: September 22, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: 7:00am
Fees/Admission:  
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Sep 26    15th Tri-State Governors' Conference



15th Tri-State Governors' Conference



Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard



Tuesday, September 26, 2017
12:00 Noon - 2:30 p.m.

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center
300 3rd St.
Sioux City, Iowa

$50.00 per person
(Tables will seat 8)



ITINERARY

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch including Governors' Remarks

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Issues Presentation

Click here, if you would like to download a registration form.

 

Date: September 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center
300 3rd St.

EMail: trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
12:00 Noon - 2:30 PM
Fees/Admission: $50.00 per person
Sep 27    Small Business Education Series 9/27/17

Cyber Security for Small Business
Det. Zach Lewis
Sioux City Police Department
Investigations - Property Division

60% of small businesses close their doors after a cyber attack, but less than half proactively address the threat. Are you prepared?

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and to kick it off in Siouxland cyber security is the subject of this month's Small Business Education Series. Cyber attacks and financial fraud are among the world's fastest growing crimes, targeting small businesses with potentially devastating effects. Focusing on the unique challenges facing small businesses, Det. Zach Lewis of the Sioux City Police Department will provide real-world strategies that you can employ to protect your business from cyber attacks, financial crimes, and fraud.



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: September 27, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 
EMail: swagner@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: September 27, 2017
7:30am
Fees/Admission: Free for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Sep 28    Ribbon Cutting - Ave Medical Laser Spa
Ave Medical Laser Spa is celebrating its Grand Opening at their new location on Historic 4th Street.  A Chamber Ribbon Cutting will begin the festivities.  Ave Medical Laser Spa specializes in skin and body rejuvenation and the treatment of numerous conditions.  
Date: September 28, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 1201 Historic 4th Street
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: September 28, 2017
2:00 PM
Sep 28    RIbbon Cutting - Stamp Shop Central
We will give the official welcome to new member Stamp Shop Central at an upcoming ribbon cutting to be held at M's on 4th / Uncorked.  Stamp Shop Central  provides customizes stamps for businesses internationally and can meet all your business needs whether it be Notary stamps, embossers, general stock stamps as well as stamps for specific professions and certifications such as architect, contractor, and engineer stamps.  Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Date: September 28, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Hosted at M's on 4th / Uncorked
1019 4th Street, Sioux City
 
Date/Time Details: September 28, 2017
4:30 PM