Events for October 2018
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    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: October 1, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 2    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: October 2, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 2    Ribbon Cutting - Sioux City Public Schools Foundation
The Sioux City Public Schools Foundation has new office space in the Ho-Chunk Centre.  Please join the Siouxland Chamber and South Sioux City Chamber for a ribbon cutting followed by a reception to celebrate.
Date: October 2, 2018
Time: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Ho-Chunk Centre
600 4th Street, Suite 213
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: October 2, 2018
5:15 PM
Open House from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. 
Oct 3    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: October 3, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 4    Ribbon Cutting - Brightside Cafe & Deli
Start your day on the brightside with new Siouxland Chamber member Brightside Cafe & Deli.  Help us celebrate their membership at their upcoming ribbon cutting and get a feel for their positive and friendly vibe.  Brightside is Siouxland's newest locally owned cafe and deli and features a broad range of breakfast items including specialty omelets and the lunch menu includes soups, salads, burgers and sub and grilled sandwiches.
Date: October 4, 2018
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: 525 4th Street
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: October 4, 2018
10:45 AM
Oct 4    Ground Breaking - CNOS Morningside
CNOS invites you to attend a groundbreaking for their new Specialty Clinic and Physical & Occupational Therapy facility in Morningside.  CNOS provides Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Podiatry to pations in the tri-state area.  The new clinic will provide more space for physical therapy and allow them to better manage their increase in patient volume. 
Date: October 4, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: 5708 Sunnybrook Drive
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: October 4, 2018
12:00 PM
Oct 4    Ribbon Cutting - IBC Safety Center
We will celebrate the Grand Opening of the IBC Safety Training Center with a Ribbon Cutting followed by an Open House until 6:00 PM.  This new training facility down the street from their main office will provide more space for larger classes and hands on training.  IBC's Risk Management provides over 500 courses including training with scaffolding, harnesses and fork lifts to help companies with OSHA Safety and Compliance and reduce risks.
Date: October 4, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 617 Water Street
Sioux CIty
Date/Time Details: October 4, 2018
4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
4:00 - 6:00 PM Open House
Oct 5    Government Relations 10/5/18
Join us as we review the results of the 2019 Iowa legislative survey and revise the Chamber legislative agenda for 2019. Lots of discussion of the issues while we craft the Chamber's policy positions.


 

Meeting Location is CMBA Architects in the United Building, 2nd floor, 302 Jones St. (Building directly south of the Convention Center.)

Date: October 5, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: CMBA Architects
United Building, 2nd floor
302 Jones St
(Building directly south of the Convention Center)
 
Date/Time Details: 7:00am
Fees/Admission:  
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Oct 5    Ribbon Cutting - STARS
STARS, Inc. is celebrating 20 years at their current location and invite you to their upcoming ribbon cutting and social hour featuring a dessert bar!  STARS improves the well-being of individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, or social challenges through therapeutic horseback riding, canine services, and other animal-assisted activities.  With the help of specially-trained horses and instructors, they provide a creative, supportive setting where clients, volunteers, and staff arrive excited and leave transformed.
Date: October 5, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 33148 K22
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: October 5th
2:00 PM
Social following
Oct 9    Ribbon Cutting - Metro Electric
We are thrilled to celebrate Metro Electric's 25 Year Anniversary when they host an upcoming Ribbon Cutting.  Metro Electric was founded in 1992.  Through hard work, dedication and reliable customer service, Metro Electric, Inc. grew from a small home-based business into a spacious workspace serving Siouxland's residential, commercial and industrial electrical needs.  Please join us and congratulate Metro Electric on their success!
Date: October 9, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 931 Steuben Street
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: October 9, 2018
10:00 AM
Oct 10    New Member Coffee 10/10/2018
New Member Coffee - We love our members and want to get to know YOU! 
Meet and network with other new members as well as some Chamber Staff in a fun and relaxed setting!
 
Date: October 10, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Located at the temporary location of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce - 
701 Pierce Street
Sioux City, Iowa


Street parking is available!
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: October 10, 2018 at 9:30am at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 11    Ribbon Cutting - Keizer Refrigeration / Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales
Keizer Refrigeration and Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new Sioux City facility.  The festivities will run from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM with a 12:00 PM Ribbon Cutting where Mayor Bob Scott will present the companies with the Growing Siouxland Award.  There will be BBQ Catering, Facility Tours, Games and LOADS of Raffles Prizes including the Grand Prize, a Hard Rock Package - Dinner for 2 at Main & Abbey, 2 tickets to the Anthem, and one night hotel stay.  Country attire is optional so wear your cowboy hat.

The new facility provides truckers trailer parts, drivers' waiting rooms, a service center with 16 service bays, a new drive-through wash station and their lot can accommodate 300 trailers and showcase new and used trailers.
Date: October 11, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: 5220 Harbor Drive
(Exit 141 off Interstate 29)
Date/Time Details: 12:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lunch, Tours, Games & Raffle Prizes
Oct 12    Ribbon Cutting - Peoples Bank, Hinton
Peoples Bank is pleased to announce that Pinnacle Bank in Sioux City and Hinton are now Peoples Bank.  They will celebrate at the Hinton branch with a Ribbon Cutting and an Open House.  The Pork Producers will be cooking up complimentary pork chops in a glove from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  The outstanding customer service you have grown accustomed to will continue to remain the same, and the same great staff who has served you as Pinnacle Bank will continue to serve you as Peoples Bank.  
Date: October 12, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 468 Titan Road
Hinton, IA
Date/Time Details: October 12, 2018
10:00 AM Ribbon Cutting
Open House until 1:00 PM
Oct 12    Community Enhancement - October 2018
Tour of the Sioux City Career Academy
Date: October 12, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sioux City Career Academy
627 4th St.
The Campus is located on the skywalk above the Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center. Skywalk entrance is located at 627 4th St.
Contact: Kerry Gill
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 12, 2018
12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Oct 15    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: October 15, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 15    Ribbon Cutting - V.I.P. Gymnastics, Ninja & Cheer
Welcome new member, V.I.P. Gymnastics, Ninja & Cheer.  For years they served Siouxland as the Superstar Tumblebus and now have opened a gymnastics palace and become new members of the Siouxland Chamber.  We hope you can join us for their ribbon cutting and see the over 21,000 sq foot gym which houses 2 inground trampolines, inground tumble trak, 3 competitive sets of uneven bars, 8 high balance beams, a resi pit, 2 spring floors, a ninja obstacle course area, 3 climbing ropes, 3 inflatables, and a separate preschool gym with age appropriate trampolines.  They are delighted to offer gymnastics, ninja, and cheer classes in the facility.
Date: October 15, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 300 Centennial Drive, Suite 150
North Sioux City, SD  57049
Date/Time Details: October 15, 2018
4:30 PM
Oct 16    Ribbon Cutting - Jayme Stadsvold, Independent Director, Thirty-One Gifts
We will welcome Jayme Stadsvold, Independent Director with Thirty-One Gifts, with a Ribbon Cutting hosted at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce in the Pioneer Bank Building.  Thirty-One specializes in personalized gift collections of purses, accessories, storage totes & more.  Products from Thirty-One Gifts will be on display and orders can be placed while you enjoy refreshments following the ribbon cutting so you can knock out some of that Christmas list. 
Date: October 16, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Hosted at the Siouxland Chamber
701 Pierce Street, Suite 100
Pioneer Bank Building
Date/Time Details: October 16, 2018
11:30 AM
Oct 16    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: October 16, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 17    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: October 17, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 17    Ag Committee Meeting
Monthly Ag Meeting
 
Date: October 17, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Seaboard Triumph Foods
5555 Seaboard Triumph Parkway, Sioux City, IA 51111
(Park in the north parking lot, furthest from the airport. Enter through main entrance; glass/oval entrance in the middle of building. All guests need to be 18 years of age and will need to sign a safety agreement.)
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, Oct 17
Noon to 1:00
Fees/Admission: Free for Siouxland Chamber of Commerce members. RSVP your attendance by emailing Heidi Reinking, hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com by Monday, 10/15, at noon.
Oct 17    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 at our new location in Suite 100 of the Pioneer Bank building (701 Pierce St.) 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: October 17, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
* New Location *
Suite 100 in the Pioneer Bank Building at 701 Pierce Street
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 17, 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.
Oct 18    Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee hosted by Dakota Dunes Country Club
Monthly Business Coffee
hosted by 
 
Date: October 18, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Dakota Dunes Country Club
960 S. Dakota Dunes Blvd.
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
EMail: trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Oct 18    Ribbon Cutting - Prairie Park
Sioux CIty's Park and Recreation is proud to announce an upcoming ribbon cutting to celebrate Sioux CIty's newest park, Prairie Park.  A variety of prairie grass and wildflower blends have been planted on 58 acres just off Lewis Boulevard where the park is located and a three acre portion of the park will feature vegetation planted to attract pollinators such as monarch butterflies and bumblebees.
Date: October 18, 2018
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 3500 South Lewis Boulevard
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: October 18, 2018
1:30 PM
Oct 18    Ribbon Cutting - Ho-Chunk Capital, Nucleus
Please join us to hear about the latest Ho-Chunk Capital venture, Nucleus, a co-working office space in the Ho-Chunk Centre.  An Open House will follow the ceremony until 6:00 PM.     
Date: October 18, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 600 4th Street, Suite 202
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: October 18, 2018
4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
4:00-6:00 PM Open House
Oct 19    Government Relations 10/19/18
 
Join us as we review the results of the 2019 Iowa legislative survey and revise the Chamber legislative agenda for 2019. Lots of discussion of the issues while we craft the Chamber's policy positions.

Thank you to CMBA Architects for hosting this week's meeting at their offices in the United Center Building, directly south of the Convention Center. Address: 302 Jones St, second floor.

 
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location:

CMBA Architects Conference Room
United Center Building, 2nd floor
302 Jones St
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.
Oct 19    Ribbon Cutting - Milwaukee Wiener House
Milwaukee Wiener House, famous since 1918, is celebrating an amazing 100 YEARS of serving Siouxland.   Join us for a ribbon cutting on October 19th when owners John and Mike Eliades will reminisce about the restaurant's history and about the Centennial Anniversary festivities planned for the week of October 22nd.

The 100-year celebration will take place the week of October 22nd through October 26th. Kicking off the festivities will be the installation of a commemorative street sign. The City of Sioux City will honor Milwaukee Wiener House by placing a ‘MIL WIENER ST’ street sign at 301 Douglas Street on Friday, October 19th. The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting on that day at 11:00 a.m. where the week’s events will also be announced.

Monday, October 22 – 4:00 p.m. - Proclamation at City Council @ City Hall, 5th floor 

Tuesday, October 23 – 4:00 p.m. - Brioux City Brewery Launches 100-year beer @ MWH


Wednesday, October 24 – Classic Cars Welcome All Day! @ MWH

Friday, October 26 – 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Customer Appreciation Day! 100 pennies ($1.00) for a hot dog (Dine in only; maximum of 2 per person only)
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 301 Douglas Street
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: October 19, 2018
11:00 AM
Oct 19    Ribbon Cutting - Vern Eide Honda SC
Vern Eide Honda has recently completed major renovations and will celebrate their Grand Re-Opening the week of October 15th with a Ribbon Cutting being held on October 19th.  We hope you can join the celebration, see the improvements including a Stone Bru Cafe right in the dealership, and check out their inventory.

Here are more of the Grand Re-opening festivities:

Prize Giveaways – over $10,000 in value
  • Come in daily to register.  Can register multiple days.
  • Pick which prize you’re interested in or register for multiple
  • Must be present to win, all drawings on Saturday 10/20
  • Each day will have a different number of registration forms.
    • Hunting Trip for 2 to Lake’s Lodge on Lake Byron in South Dakota
    • 4 tickets to the Huskers vs Hawkeyes game in Iowa City on Nov 23
    • 4 tickets to the Vikings vs Lions NFL game in Minneapolis on Nov 4
    • Spa Day including a Michael Kors bag, manicure, pedicure and 1 hr massage from Belle Salon
    • $500 shopping spree which is a Mastercard gift card that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted
Hands on a Honda
  • Giving away a 2018 Honda Civic
  • Contestants to keep their hand on the Honda the longest will win
  • Challenges will be given throughout the day to make a little harder to keep your hand in place
  • Bring your own chair, food and drink
  • Register Monday – Friday at Vern Eide Honda during business hours
    • Only 15 names will be drawn Friday at 5:00
    • Must have valid drivers license, proof of insurance, and credit approval
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 4625 Singing Hills Boulevard
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: October 19, 2018
1:00 PM
Oct 19    Ground Breaking - Bishop Heelan Gymnasium
Bishop Heelan is proud to announce the official ground breaking ceremony for the new gymnasium where events from sports to student assemblies to music competitions will take place.  Other features include a running and walking track, locker rooms, coaches' offices and athletic training and first aid room.  We hope you can join us and congratulate Bishop Heelan as they commence on the third phase of the new Heelan High School.
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 1231 Grandview Blvd.
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: October 19, 2018
2:30 PM
Oct 24    Ribbon Cutting - Holy Spirit Retirement Home
Holy Spirit Retirement Home will have lots to celebrate at their upcoming ribbon cutting followed by an Open House until 4:00 PM.  We hope you can come and see the newly expanded Memory Care Unit and hear about their recently launched Active Senior Outpatient Therapy Clinic and Active Senior Wellness Program.  So much to tell!
Date: October 24, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 1703 West 25th Street
Independent Living Dining Room
Date/Time Details: October 24, 2018
2:00 PM
Oct 25    Amba Monthly Meeting
All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting.
Date: October 25, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

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Oct 25    Rush Hour Connect - Cable ONE
Cable ONE Business appreciates the expansion and growth they’ve experienced in Siouxland the past 40 years and will celebrate when they host Rush Hour Connect on October 25th from 4:30 - 6:00.  They will have food, drinks, and fabulous prizes including an Alexa Echo Show and a Nest Thermostat.  Please note the date is the FOURTH Thursday, October 25th, rather than the regular 3rd Thursday.  We hope to see you there!
 


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: October 25, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Cable ONE
900 Steuben Street
Date/Time Details: October 25, 2018
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Oct 29    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: October 29, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 30    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: October 30, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 31    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: October 31, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Contact: Heidi Reinking, Director of Investor Relations
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 31    Small Business Education Series 10/31/18
5 Things Your Business Must STOP Doing to Make Facebook Advertising Successful
with
Beth Trejo, CEO
Chatterkick
https://www.chatterkick.com/ 

About Beth
Beth Trejo is the leader, mentor, torchbearer, innovator, founder and CEO of Chatterkick.

As a trailblazing entrepreneur, Beth loves to take risks and starting Chatterkick in 2012 was her biggest one yet. Defying the odds of successful female-founded start-ups, Beth not only prevailed, she grew her company with a predominantly female staff. Beth started her social media agency with a lot of goals in mind, like redefining how businesses connect with people and providing a human connection in the digital world. But she also had a deliberate goal to advance the role of women in the tech industry and enhance the potential of Siouxland women in order to create real change in the community.

She incorporates her passion for the digital landscape and social media into nearly every role she has known, from her craft as an entrepreneur and local business advocate to her calling as a wife and mom of two tech-savvy kids. She is kind, she is generous and she is a force.

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: October 31, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Long Lines Family Rec Center
3rd floor conference room
401 Gordon Drive
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 31, 2018
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: Free for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce