Events for November 2018
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Nov 1    Ribbon Cutting - Black and Blue Development
Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating Black and Blue Development's newest housing project in the Chestnut Hill area near the intersection of  28th St and Floyd Boulevard.  A mixture of townhomes and single-family homes, residents will enjoy Floyd River valley views and wildlife from the adjacent wooded area.  Coffee and pastries will be served.
Date: November 1, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 3005 Chestnut
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: November 1, 2018
10:30 AM
Nov 1    Ribbon Cutting - Suing Studios
Jessica Suing, with Suing Studios, has recently opened new studio space in the Insurance Exchange Building and will hold a ribbon cutting and open house to showcase the studio and her work.  A premium senior and wedding photographer, Jessica has had her work published in the international Shutter Magazine and featured in various online publications.  Please join us and congratulate Jessica on her growing business.  
Date: November 1, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 507 7th Street, Suite 502
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 1st
4:00 PM
Open House following
Nov 2    Government Relations 11/2/18
We will be putting the finishing touches on the 2019 Iowa Legislative Agenda. Mark Nahra, Woodbury County Engineer, will brief us on the TIME-21 funding formula and its impact on the County.
Date: November 2, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: CMBA Architects - United Center Building
302 Jones St., 2nd Floor
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 2, 2018
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Fees/Admission: Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Nov 2    Ribbon Cutting - Big Sioux River Bike Trail
The Sioux City Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite the public to a ribbon cutting for the Big Sioux River Bike Trail extension located at 1301 Riverside Blvd. on Friday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. Parking is available at the Riverside Aquatic Complex.

The trail opening is a community event. Residents, visitors, and student groups are encouraged to attend. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation office at 712-279-6126.
Date: November 2, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Near the Riverside Aquatics Complex
1301 Riverside Boulevard
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 2
10:00 AM
Nov 2    Ribbon Cutting - Sioux City Jerky
We are excited to welcome tasty new member, Sioux City Jerky, at their upcoming ribbon cutting.  They offer both beef and bacon jerky in 16 flavor varieties using only the finest ingredients.  Sioux City Jerky is proud to be a "Made in the USA" company who also donates a portion of every sale to the Children's Miracle Network.  We hope you can join us in welcoming Sioux City Jerky and maybe get some of your holiday gift buying checked off.
Date: November 2, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Southern Hills Mall
Next to Auntie Anne's Pretzel Kiosk and across from Tradehome Shoes
Use the theater entrance
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 2nd
1:00 PM
Nov 7    Ribbon Cutting - Brookdale Sioux City
Brookdale Sioux City, an exclusive senior living community, kindly invite you to celebrate their 25th Anniversary with them.  A 4:00 PM ribbon cutting will kick off the event followed by an open house until 6:00 PM.  

 
Date: November 7, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Independent Living Area
2525 Nebraska
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 7th
4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
4:00 - 6:00 PM Open House
Nov 9    Community Enhancement - November 2018
Guest Presenter: Connections Area Agency on Aging

Parking available on the street at the parking meters.
Date: November 9, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber Conference Room
701 Pierce St
Please park at meters on the street.
Bring your own lunch, beverages provided.
Contact: Kerry Gill
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 9, 2018
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Nov 12    Prospect 101 at Noon
Grow your business network by joining Prospect 101. This group provides the opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other members for the purpose of networking and giving/receiving business referrals.
*One industry category per group
 
Date: November 12, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 13    Ribbon Cutting - Keating Resources
Join Gerard Keating of Keating Resources for lunch, catered by Famous Dave’s, and a ribbon cutting to celebrate the re-imagination of the 750,000 square foot Gateway Business Center. Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 12:30 with some new announcements at noon.  Learn about over a dozen new tenants occupying the campus since Keating purchased and re-sold 4 of 5 buildings to Connelly Development, Sterling Computers and Nelson Industrial Construction & Engineering.


 
Date: November 13, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: 508 Centennial Drive
(Gateway Campus)
North Sioux City, SD
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 13
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Lunch Catered by Famous Dave's
12:00 PM Ribbon Cutting/New Announcements
Nov 13    Prospect 101 at 4:00
Grow your business network by joining Prospect 101. This group provides the opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other members for the purpose of networking and giving/receiving business referrals.
*One industry category per group
 
Date: November 13, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 13    Rush Hour Connect - Crossroads of Western Iowa & GiGi's Playhouse
Crossroads of Western Iowa and GiGi's Playhouse will host Rush Hour Connect to express appreciation for our community's giving nature and heighten awareness of the upcoming #GivingTuesday.

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.  #GivingTuesday will provide an opportunity for Siouxland to donate to Crossroads of Western Iowa and GiGi's Playhouse and we hope you will think of them when planning your giving this season of Thanksgiving.

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: November 13, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Crossroads of Western Iowa
GiGi's Playhouse
835 Gordon Drive
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 13, 2018
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov 14    Prospect 101
Grow your business network by joining Prospect 101. This group provides the opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other members for the purpose of networking and giving/receiving business referrals.
*One industry category per group
 
Date: November 14, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 14    Ribbon Cutting - UnityPoint, St. Luke's Children's Miracle Network
UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network invites you to the re-dedication of our pediatric playroom. The room has been completely renovated, thanks to St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network and a grant from the Gilchrist Foundation. The room invites children to use color and creativity to express their dreams and fears while in the hospital. The room also includes a space for families to enjoy time together playing video games, watching movies or just being a family.   
Date: November 14, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
2720 Stone Park Boulevard
4th Floor
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 14
11:00 AM
Nov 14    DVBC - 2019 Legislative Preview with David Owen


David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce will give a preview of the 2019 South Dakota Legislative session.
Date: November 14, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: North Sioux City Hall
504 River Drive
North Sioux City, SD
EMail: trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
4:00 PM
Nov 14    Ribbon Cutting - Stencil Construction, HONS Apartments
A recent renovation by Stencil Construction has taken Sioux City's former Bekin's Building to the modernized loft-style HONS Apartments.  Come see how they kept the history of the brick walls, exposed concrete and writing on the walls and added classic features such as stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and many additional ammenities.  We hope you can join us for a grand opening ribbon cutting and take a look at the beautiful work that has been done.
Date: November 14, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 301 Wesley Way
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 14th
4:30 PM
Nov 15    Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee hosted by J&M Real Estate Group
Monthly Business Coffee
hosted by 

J & M Real Estate Group

Date: November 15, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:

J & M Real Estate Group
211 Sioux Point Rd., Ste. 150
Dakota Dunes, SD

Date/Time Details: November 15, 2018
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Nov 15    Transportation Committee Meeting

Transportation Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 15, 2018
12:00 Noon
F&M Bank

2024 Dakota Ave., South Sioux City, NE


AGENDA

I. Use of Electric Cars
Lance Hedquist, City Administrator, City of South Sioux City

II. Reports/Updates
Iowa DOT
City of Sioux City, South Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff
Woodbury County
Barge/Missouri River
Siouxland Trails

Please RSVP and include whether or not you would like lunch ordered at a cost of $10.00 to Teresa at trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com.
Date: November 15, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: F&M Bank
2024 Dakota Ave.
South Sioux City, NE
Contact: Teresa Rosenboom
EMail: trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Noon to 1:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $10 if you would like lunch ordered. Catered by Hy-Vee.
Nov 19    Amba Monthly Meeting
Ambassador Monthly Meeting
Date: November 19, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

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Date/Time Details: Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Noon
Nov 20    Ribbon Cutting - Touchstone Healthcare Community, Ginger Grove
Touchstone Healthcare Community is excited to unveil their newly renovated Ginger Grove rehab suites when they hold their Grand Re-opening and ribbon cutting.  From home care and assisted living to transitional and long-term residency, Touchstone helps their patients feel comfortable, supported and confident every day.
Date: November 20, 2018
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 1800 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 20th
2:30 PM
Nov 21    Ag Committee
Date: November 21, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

Siouxland Ethanol
1501 Knox Blvd.
Jackson, NE

Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM
Nov 26    Prospect 101 at Noon
Grow your business network by joining Prospect 101. This group provides the opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other members for the purpose of networking and giving/receiving business referrals.
*One industry category per group
 
Date: November 26, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 27    Prospect 101 at 4:00
Grow your business network by joining Prospect 101. This group provides the opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other members for the purpose of networking and giving/receiving business referrals.
*One industry category per group
 
Date: November 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 27    Ribbon Cutting - Junior League, Southern Hills Mall Bus Stop
The Junior League of Sioux City is celebrating the recent completion of a new bus stop at Southern Hills Mall that they funded and helped design.  The project was proposed to Junior League, but will impact a large number of riders.  We invite you to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and show your appreciation of the efforts of Junior League,
Date: November 27, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Southern Hills Drive
East Side of JCPenney's
Park in JCPenney lot
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 27th
4:30 PM
Nov 28    Prospect 101
Grow your business network by joining Prospect 101. This group provides the opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other members for the purpose of networking and giving/receiving business referrals.
*One industry category per group
 
Date: November 28, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 28    Small Business Education Series 11/28/18
Presentation by Siouxland Toastmasters
https://www.toastmasters.org/Magazine/listing/category/articles

Typically, more than half of a person's day is spent in oral communication, in which you could be persuading, explaining, influencing, motivating, counseling, or instructing. A company's success depends largely on communication skills, whether that be with your employees or clients and customers. Join us as representatives with Siouxland Toastmasters discuss ways to hone these skills.


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.

 

Date: November 28, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber Office
701 Pierce St
On-street parking available.
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Noon - 1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Nov 28    Ribbon Cutting - UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's and the City of Sioux City invite you to attend their upcoming Ribbon Cutting and Lighting Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Pierce Street renovation project.  We will gather on Pierce Street for comments with the official ribbon cutting at 5:15 PM followed by cookies, cocoa and cider.  With the street re-routed, the parking lot is closer and more accessible as patients don't have to cross the street to enter.  Several other patient friendly additions were added to make it an entirely different entrance.  We hope you can join us and congratulate UnityPoint on their improvements.  


 
Date: November 28, 2018
Time: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: 2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA
Ribbon Cutting will take place on Pierce Street in front of the entrance to the hospital
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 28
5:00 PM Comments
5:15 PM Ribbon Cutting and Lighting Ceremony
Nov 30    Ribbon Cutting - Aberdeen Apartments, Arch Icon Construction
Please join us for a ribbon cutting to welcome Arch Icon Construction to the Siouxland Chamber and get an inside look at The Aberdeen Apartments, the newly renovated apartment community in the former Central High School.  
Date: November 30, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 1121 Jackson Street
Sioux City    
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 30th
10:00 AM