Events for January 2017
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Jan 5    2017 Chamber Legislative Forum
Join us for the annual Chamber legislative forum featuring members of the Siouxland legislative delegation. Legislators will be on hand to discuss their agendas going into the 2017 session and their perspectives on how the session will unfold.

The forum panel will be moderated by Government Relations Committee Chair Linda Kalin, and Q&A from the audience is encouraged. Invited legislators include:

Sen. Bill Anderson
Sen. Rick Bertrand
Rep. Jim Carlin
Rep. Chris Hall
Rep. Chuck Holz
Rep. Tim Kacena


NOTE: 8:00am start time for this meeting.
Date: January 5, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: 8:00am - 9:00am
Fees/Admission: Free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Jan 6    Ribbon Cutting - Mode
The Siouxland Chamber will welcome new member, Mode, with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a VIP Party for Chamber members with refreshments and personal shopping available.  Mode is a designer outlet store in a boutique environment offering women's clothing and accessories.  
Date: January 6, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: 5001 Sergeant Road
Suite 265
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: January 6, 2017
12:00 PM
Jan 10    Ribbon Cutting - Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking
We will recognize new member, Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking with a ribbon cutting at the Betty Strong Encounter Center.  A reception will follow.  Please join them as part of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and learn about trafficking problems in Siouxland and the role you can play in its abolishment. In conjunction with the ribbon cutting, the Break the Silence Human Trafficking Exhibit will be displayed from Tuesday, January 10th  through Thursday, January 12th at the Betty Strong Encounter Center for the public to view.  
Date: January 10, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Betty Strong Encounter Center
(connected to the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center)
900 Larson Park Road
Date/Time Details: 2:00 PM
January 10, 2017
Jan 12    Ribbon Cutting - Siouxland Paramedics
Siouxland Paramedics has moved to a new location and will celebrate with a ribbon cutting and open house with wine and appetizers.  Siouxland Paramedics Inc. is the sole 911 ambulance provider for Sioux City, North Sioux City, and Western Plymouth County.  It is committed to providing the highest quality out of hospital patient care and transportation to citizens and visitors of the Siouxland Region.  Please join us in congratulating them on their new location.
Date: January 12, 2017
Time: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: 1110 Dace Avenue
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: January 12, 2017
5:15 PM Ribbon Cutting (NEW TIME!)
4:30-6:00 PM Open House
Jan 13    Community Enhancement January 13 2017
Jody Moats, Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve will be the guest speaker and will present info on upcoming events and how the community can utilize the preserve.
Date: January 13, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Lower Level Board Room
Bring your own lunch
Beverages will be served
Jan 13    Ribbon Cutting - Legendary Repair Services
The Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors will give a Chamber welcome to new member Legendary Repair Services with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  Under new ownership, Legendary Repair Services is your complete electronics service provider.  Please join us in congratulating Tammie Strong on her new business and visit a bit over refreshments.
Date: January 13, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 2928 Gordon Drive
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: January 13, 2017
1:00 PM
Jan 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: January 18, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
12:00 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.
Jan 18    Ribbon Cutting - Davita Sioux City
Please attend a Siouxland Chamber ribbon cutting to welcome new member Davita Sioux City Dialysis.  Davita Kidney Care is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States, delivering dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease.  We hope you can join us in congratulating Davita on their recent opening.  An Open House with refreshments and desserts will follow.
Date: January 18, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 5865 Sunnybrook Drive
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: 2:30 PM
January 18, 2017
Jan 19    RHC - M's on 4th
M's on 4th will host January's Rush Hour Connect to celebrate their recent opening.  Dan Myers and Vernon Meyer welcome you to January's Rush Hour Connect and hope you can join them to celebrate their recent grand opening. M's offers a fine balance of Italian pasta and entrees, steak, seafood, fish, and vegetarian entrees.  Pair these up with their extensive line of wines and you will love your experience.

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: January 19, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 1021 4th Street
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: January 19, 2017
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Jan 20    Government Relations 1/20/17
 
This week it's all things federal -- 

Jacob Bossman from Senator Grassley’s office, Jerry Self from Senator Ernst’s office, and Cassie Nguyen from Representative King’s office will provide an overview of the transition underway in Washington DC. Topics will include the Trump transition, unified federal government, the priorities of our federal congressional delegation, and other federal issues. 

We'll also provide an update on the first two weeks of the Iowa legislative session and preview the upcoming Washington DC trip.
Date: January 20, 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.
Jan 25    Ribbon Cutting - Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering has a new location in Sioux City and will celebrate with a Chamber ribbon cutting followed by refreshments.  Beginning as a service organization for the two-way radio industry, Electronic Engineering has grown with technology to become the electronics and communication specialist people you can depend on.  Please join us in congratulating Electronics Engineering on their new improvements.
Date: January 25, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1400 West 1st Street
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: January 25, 2017
3:30 PM with refreshments following
Jan 26    Amba Monthly Meeting
All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting.
Date: January 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jan 30    Ribbon Cutting - H & R Block Classroom & Library
We will cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of a new public classroom and library.  The self-serve library offers information on some 90 topics and the classroom will accommodate a weekly Tax Talk (Tuesdays at 2:00 PM).  Please join us to celebrate H & R Block's growth and service to our community.
Date: January 30, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Southern Hills Mall
#216 - Across from Iron Hill Restaraunt
Date/Time Details: January 30. 2017
3:00 PM