| Apr 4 Ribbon Cutting - Crittenton Center |
| The Crittenton Center will hold a Ribbon Cutting at the Emergency Shelter for Children to celebrate their recent technology improvements made possible through a MRHD grant and partnerships with FiberComm and Electric Innovations. An Open House will follow the event. |
| Date: |
April 4, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
3901 Green Avenue
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 4, 2018
11:00 AM
Open House following |
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| Apr 5 Ribbon Cutting - Whiskey Creek Insurance |
| Whiskey Creek has moved to a new office, just down the hall, and will celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting followed by and Open House until 6:00 PM. Whiskey Creek Insurance is an independent agency with first-hand knowledge and expertise to help other growers select insurance products that protect against risk and deliver peace of mind. Please join us in congratulating them on their new location. |
| Date: |
April 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
4301 Sergeant Road, Ste 214
Sioux City, IA |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 5, 2018
4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
4:00 - 6:00 PM Open House |
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| Apr 6 Government Relations 4/6/18 |
Representatives Chris Hall and Tim Kacena will be our featured guests and will talk about their priorities for the session and give us the latest on the happenings within the Capitol.
About Rep. Hall
Representative Chris Hall is serving his fourth term in the Iowa House. Hall works as the Grants Coordinator at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, where he was born and raised. He graduated from North High School as valedictorian and stayed in Iowa to receive his undergraduate degree from Grinnell College.
Hall serves as Ranking Member for the House Appropriations Committee and also serves on the Commerce and Agriculture committees.
Hall attends First Presbyterian Church in Sioux City. He is a member of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Rotary Club, and Tyrian Lodge. In his free time, he enjoys cycling and volunteering for local reading programs and the Siouxland Soup Kitchen.
About Rep. Kacena
Representative Tim Kacena is completing his first term in the Iowa House. He retired as a lieutenant in the Sioux City Fire Department after 33 years and is also a U.S. Army veteran.
Kacena is a ranking member of the Administration & Rules Committee and also serves on the Commerce, Labor, Public Safety, Veterans Affairs committees, and the Justice Systems Appropriations Subcommittee.
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| Date: |
April 6, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA |
| Date/Time Details: |
7:00 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Apr 6 Small Business Education Series 4/6/18 "Building a High Performance Sales Process" |
Building a High Performance Sales Process!
Sandler Sales Training
www.karlschaphorst.sandler.com
Join us for a sobering discussion about the incredible cost of embedded sales mediocrity and the impact it can have on your bottom line. This no-holds-barred session will challenge your core beliefs about sales performance. Designed for Owners, Presidents, CEO's, and Director of Sales. Learn how to change the "behavior dynamics" of your company and build a high performing sales culture that will get results! For more information click here.
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.
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| Date: |
April 6, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA
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| EMail: |
kgill@siouxlandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, April 6, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 P.M. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Lunch will be provided.
Free for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce |
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| Apr 6 Ribbon Cutting - Sandler Sales Training |
| We will welcome new member, Sandler Sales Training, with a ribbon cutting being held at the Chamber. Prior to the 1:00 PM ribbon cutting plan to attend the 11:30 AM Small Business Education Series being presented by Sandler Sales Training. Click HERE for more information on the training. Sandler is your trusted partner to address your sales, management, and leadership challenges and their mission is your success. |
| Date: |
April 6, 2018 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
1:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Small Business Education Series
with Sandler Sales Training (contact Kerry Gill, kgill@siouxlandchamber.com, 255-7903 to register for the Small Business Education luncheon before the ribbon cutting)
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| Apr 9 DVBC - 2018 South Dakota Legislative Wrap-Up |
Our South Dakota District 16 legislators will give a review of the 2018 South Dakota legislative session.
Senator Jim Bolin
Representative David Anderson
Representative Kevin Jensen
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| Date: |
April 9, 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: |
Monday, April 9, 2018
4:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free of Charge |
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| Apr 11 Ribbon Cutting - Sugal Consulting |
| Sugal Consulting will receive the Green Coat welcome at a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new membership. Sugal Consulting provides interpreting and translating services, individual income tax services, works with newcomer and refugee agencies in Siouxland, and integrates diverse communities in the Siouxland area. We hope you can join us! |
| Date: |
April 11, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
3900 Dakota Avenue, Suite 11
South Sioux City, NE |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 11, 2018
8:30 AM |
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| Apr 13 Government Relations 4/13/18 |
Guest speakers will include Jacob Bossman from Senator Grassley’s office, Jerry Self from Senator Ernst’s office, and Kolby DeWitt from Representative King’s office to discuss top priorities within Congress.
Note change of location to the Long Lines Family Rec Center, 3rd floor conference room, 401 Gordon Drive. |
| Date: |
April 13, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| Location: |
Long Lines Family Rec Center
3rd floor conference room
401 Gordon Drive
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| EMail: |
kgill@siouxlandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
7:00am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Apr 13 Ribbon Cutting - Olson's Pest Technicians |
| We will welcome Olson's Pest Technicians to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting to be held at the Chamber Office. Olson's Pest Technicians are your residential and commercial pest control solution for mice, rats, spiders, crickets, boxelder bugs, roaches, wasps, bedbugs, birds termites, bats, moles and voles. Family owned since 1966 they provide extensive coverage for the Upper Midwest. |
| Date: |
April 13, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
Hosted at the Siouxland Chamber
101 Pierce Street |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 13, 2018
11:00 AM
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| Apr 13 Community Enhancement - April 2018 |
| Guest Presenter: Jeff Carlson with We Got Next Foundation will discuss the foundation's mission and plans for a new multi-sport facility in the former stockyards area. |
| Date: |
April 13, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Lower Level Board Room
Bring your own lunch
Beverages provided |
| Contact: |
Kerry Gill |
| EMail: |
kgill@siouxlandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, April 13, 2018
noon - 1:00 p.m. |
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| Apr 13 Ribbon Cutting - Food Bank of Siouxland |
| The Food Bank of Siouxland is celebrating the recent completion of a freezer and cooler construction project with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Please join the celebration and help them thank their donors who made the improvements possible. |
| Date: |
April 13, 2018 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
1313 11th Street
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 13, 2018
1:00 PM |
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| Apr 13 Ribbon Cutting - Hedquist Eye Care |
| We will celebrate new member, Hedquist Eye Care, with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony followed by an Open House until 5:00 PM. Hedquist Eye Care opened its doors in 2018 and provides vision care and vision correction to people from all over the Midwest and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Chris and Misty Hedquist to the Chamber. |
| Date: |
April 13, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Location: |
523 4th Street
Sioux City, IA |
| Date/Time Details: |
3:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
3:00-5:00 PM Open House |
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| Apr 16 Ribbon Cutting - Xcel Roofing |
| We will give the official green coat welcome for new member, Xcel Roofing. Please join us for their Ribbon Cutting to be held at one of Xcel's project sites and get a first-hand look at their quality work. With over 25 years of experience, customer first warranties, a commitment to the community and a focus on customer service, Xcel is your choice for residential and commercial exteriors. |
| Date: |
April 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Location: |
4425 Grayhawk Ridge Drive
(ceremony will take place outside the property)
Sioux City, IA |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 16, 2018
2:00 PM |
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| Apr 18 - Apr 19 64th Siouxland/Washington Conference |
The Siouxland/Washington Conference, held every Spring since 1954, is a unique opportunity to join with community leaders from the tri-state area to travel to Washington, DC and present regional issues of importance to our Congressional delegation. Conference attendees have the opportunity to discuss issues with each of the six Senators representing Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as the eight Representatives from the three states. Attendees participate in a two-day schedule packed with meetings around the Hill. The tradition-rich event also boasts a steak reception on the first evening of the conference where conference goers mingle one-on-one with the tri-state delegation in an informal setting.
Click here if you would like to download a registration form
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Each conference attendee is responsible for their own travel arrangements. American Airlines has three daily departures from Sioux City, 6:05 AM and 12:35 PM to Chicago and 1:26 PM to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Make your reservation through your travel agent, or online at www.aa.com/
ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel for our group at a single rate of $365 + tax. To make your reservation, call 888.513.7445 by March 9, 2018 and identify yourself as part of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce group or click here to make your reservation online (you will need to adjust your check in and check out dates and then click on "check availability".) It is imperative that our conference attendees use these accommodations in order to fulfill the contract with The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel.
Registration Deadline: March 9, 2018
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be made for cancellations received on or before March 16, 2018. Cancellations made between March 17, 2018 and April 3, 2018 will be refunded 50% of the conference fee. No refund will be issued for cancellations after April 3, 2018.
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| Date: |
April 18, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Contact: |
Barbara Sloniker or Teresa Rosenboom |
| EMail: |
trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 18 & 19, 2018
Conference convenes on April 18 at 8:00 AM and adjourns on April 19 around 5:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Conference Fee (member) - $600.00
Companion Fee - $300.00
College Student Fee - $275.00
Steak Reception Only - $100.00
Conference Fee (non-member) - $750.00 |
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| Apr 18 Chamber 101: How to Maximize Your Chamber Benefits |
Are you interested in learning how to get the most out of your membership or are you curious as to what the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce can do for your business? Join us at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce office to learn about the programs, benefits and services that are available to Chamber members.
Whether you are a brand new member, a longtime member or just want to learn more about membership this is the event for you!
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: |
April 18, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street |
| Contact: |
Heidi Reinking |
| EMail: |
hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
4:00 PM
If you'd like, feel free to bring a laptop and your member login information so you can follow along and make updates to your business listing. |
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| Apr 19 DVBC April Business Coffee |
Monthly Business Coffee hosted this month by StoneyBrook Suites, 301 Dakota Dunes Blvd., Dakota Dunes, SD.
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| Date: |
April 19, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
Stoneybrook Suites
301 Dakota Dunes Blvd.
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
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| Date/Time Details: |
April 19, 2018
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
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| Apr 24 2018 Key Executive Welcome Dinner |
Dinner Registrations Being Accepted
We are welcoming registrations for dinner attendees, however we have met our limit for Key Executive nominations. The dinner is a great opportunity to network and get to know Siouxland's up and coming professionals so we encourage all to attend.
The Siouxland Chamber's Key Executive Welcome Dinner is an informal social gathering for Key Executives new to the Siouxland area or those newly transitioned to a management position. As a community business leader, you are invited to nominate and host an exec from your business or one you have an association with at the Key Executive Welcome Dinner. By introducing new Key Executives to each other and to the Siouxland business community we hope to create a network of resources for each attendee.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Delta Hotels by Marriott—South Sioux City Riverfront
385 East Fourth Street, South Sioux City, NE
5:00 PM—Social Hour
6:00 PM—Dinner
Brief Program with Key Executive Introductions
Your responsibility as a sponsor consists of:
- Paying for the Key Exec's and your dinner, as well as spouses and other guests you may include at $50 / person
- Accompanying your guest(s) to the event on April 24th
Katy Karrer, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
kkarrer@siouxlandchamber.com
712.255.7903 (p)
712.258.7578 (f)
Key Executive nomination deadline is April 9th
In respect of your time, the number of Key Executives to be recognized will be limited to the first 50.
You are welcome to attend without sponsoring a Key Executive.
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| Date: |
April 24, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Delta Hotels by Marriott
385 Fourth Street
South Sioux City, NE
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| Contact: |
Katy Karrer |
| EMail: |
kkarrer@siouxlandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 24, 2018
5:00 PM Social Hour
6:00 PM Dinner & Program |
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| Apr 26 Amba Monthly Meeting |
| Ambassador Monthly Meeting |
| Date: |
April 26, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
The meeting is here at the Chamber offices, downstairs.
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| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Noon |
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| Apr 26 Rush Hour Connect - Elite Staffing |
In celebration of their 5 year anniversary serving Siouxland's staffing needs, Elite Staffing will host April's 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: |
April 26, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
1119 Fourth Street
Suite 109
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 26th, 2018
4:30 - 6:00 PM |
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