| Nov 3 Government Relations 11/3/17 |
Join us as we review the results of the 2018 Iowa legislative survey and revise the Chamber legislative agenda for 2018. Lots of discussion of the issues while we craft the Chamber's policy positions.
In advance of the meeting, view and download the Chamber's 2017 Legislative Agenda at:
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| Date: |
November 3, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA |
| Date/Time Details: |
7:00am |
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Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Nov 8 Ribbon Cutting - Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve, Cottonwood Playground |
| A Chamber Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the completion of the Cottonwood Playground will take place at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. The new play area engages children's play through nature and is an outdoor classroom for people to learn about the cottonwood forest ecosystem prevalent at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. |
| Date: |
November 8, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
272 Westshore Drive
North Sioux City, SD |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 8, 2017
11:30 AM |
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| Nov 9 Ribbon Cutting - Trinity Electrical Services |
| Join us in congratulating Trinity Electrical Services on their new location at their upcoming Ribbon Cutting with the Siouxland Chamber and South Sioux City Chamber. An Open House will follow with drinks and appetizers until 6:30 PM. Trinity Electrical provides the highest quality commercial, industrial, residential, and sustainable electrical work with integrity. Integrity in prices, integrity in how they treat you, and integrity with workmanship. |
| Date: |
November 9, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
516 S Flynn Street
North Sioux City, SD |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 9, 2017
4:30 Ribbon Cutting
4:30 - 6:30 PM Open House w/ drinks & appetizers |
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| Nov 10 Flag Raising - Perkins Family Restaurant, Downtown |
| Perkins Family Restaurant in downtown Sioux City has recently completed a renovation of their restaurant including a new flag pole. In honor of Veterans Day the American Legion will present the colors in a flag raising ceremony at the 501 Gordon Drive location and invite the public to attend. All Veterans will receive a free breakfast on Veteran's Day, Saturday, November 11th. |
| Date: |
November 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
501 Gordon Drive
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, November 10, 2017
8:30 AM |
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| Nov 10 Community Enhancement - November 2017 |
| Guest Presenter: Kim Wilson with Jackson Recovery Centers |
| Date: |
November 10, 2017 |
| 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 |
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| Nov 10 Ribbon Cutting - Live Well Home Care |
| We will have a Chamber Ribbon Cutting to welcome new member, Live Well Home Care to the Siouxland Chamber. Live Well Home Care provides individualized quality care that meets the total needs of the client whose care can be safely and effectively managed at home, and enhances the quality of life of the individuals they serve. |
| Date: |
November 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
519 12th Street
Sioux City, IA |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 10, 2017
4:30 PM |
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| Nov 14 DVBC - 2018 Legislative Preview with David Owen |
David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce will give a preview of the 2018 South Dakota Legislative session. |
| Date: |
November 14, 2017 |
| 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: |
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
4:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free of Charge |
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| Nov 15 Ground Breaking - 185th Refueling Wing, Composite Support Building |
| The 185th Air Refueling Wing will break ground on a new Composite Support Building on the base. Please join us in celebrating their growth. |
| Date: |
November 15, 2017 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
2920 Headquarters Avenue
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 15, 2017
1:00 PM |
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| Nov 15 Ground Breaking - Tri-State Specialists, SSC |
Tri-State Specialists will hold a ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the new Riverview Surgical Center to be located in South Sioux City next to the Delta Hotel by Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront. A reception will follow the groundbreaking at the Delta Hotel in the Monterey Room.
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| Date: |
November 15, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
Next to the Delta Hotel by Marriott
East 4th Street,
South Sioux City, NE
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| Date/Time Details: |
November 15, 2017
4:00 PM |
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| Nov 16 DVBC November Business Coffee |
Monthly Business Coffee hosted by NAI United, 400 Gold Circle, Dakota Dunes, SD.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00 AM. |
| Date: |
November 16, 2017 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
NAI United
400 Gold Circle
Dakota Dunes, SD |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 16, 2017
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
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| Nov 16 Ribbon Cutting - United Real Estate Solutions & NAI United |
| After months of planning and construction, United Real Estate Solutions officially has a new branch office and headquarters for its commercial division, NAI United, in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota! Located on the first floor of 400 Gold Circle, the high-tech, café style office becomes the third location for Siouxland’s leading real estate company, offering incredible convenience for clients and United’s great team of agents. Please stop by to check it out and visit with their friendly sales associates when they host the Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee from 9:30-10:30 AM with a 10:00 AM ribbon cutting. |
| Date: |
November 16, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
400 Gold Circle
Dakota Dunes, SD |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 16, 2017
10:00 AM Ribbon Cutting
9:30-10:30 AM Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee |
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| Nov 16 Transportation Committee Meeting |
Agenda
I. Bridgeport Improvements
Eric Hanson, Lead Systems Engineer, HR Green
Jonathan Wiegand, Traffic Engineer, HR Green
Brett Langley, Civil Engineer, City of Sioux City
II. Reports/Updates
Iowa DOT
Sioux Gateway Airport
SIMPCO
City of Sioux City, South Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff
Woodbury County
Barge/Missouri River
Siouxland Trails
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| Date: |
November 16, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce |
| EMail: |
trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, November 16, 2017
12:00 Noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free of Charge
$10.00 if you would like lunch ordered. |
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| Nov 16 RHC - IBC |
Innovative Business Consultants, IBC, will host November's Rush Hour Connect. IBC is a full service agency, offering property/casualty insurance, work comp insurance and audits, wellness plan administration and consulting, alternate funding administration, safety training, employee benefit compliance guidance.
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!
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| Date: |
November 16, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
412 Water Street
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 16, 2017
4:30 - 6:00 PM |
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| Nov 17 Flag Dedication - Peak Performance Fitness Gear |
| Please join the Siouxland and South Sioux City Chamber for a Flag Dedication Ceremony being held at Peak Performance Fitness Gear. Army Veteran Troy Walker started making the very unique wood flags and cutting boards to raise money to help cover the cost of a funeral for families of veterans who take their own lives and will be part of the dedication ceremony. |
| Date: |
November 17, 2017 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
4501 Southern Hills Drive
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 17, 2017
9:00 AM |
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| Nov 21 - Nov 20 Amba Monthly Meeting |
| Ambassador Monthly Meeting |
| Date: |
November 21, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| Nov 21 Ribbon Cutting - The Leather Shack |
| Just in time for your holiday shopping we will welcome The Leather Shack to the Siouxland Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Then spend some time shopping their leather clothing, jewelry, and motorcycle accessories. Hope you can join us! |
| Date: |
November 21, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
1111 Lewis Boulevard
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
4:00 PM |
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| Nov 29 Small Business Education Series 11/29/17 |
Stop! Do Not Pass Go!
7 Things You Need To Do Before Proceeding with Social Media
with
Beth Trejo, Founder & CEO
Chatterkick
Is your organization rolling the dice on the youngest person in the office to develop a winning strategy on social? Do you struggle to see how the fun and games of social media translate into real business results?
In 2018 it will be critical for all businesses to make moves on social media. Your customers work, play, and engage online, and it's time for you to join the game. Social media provides a virtual treasure chest of customer info and opportunities to connect. In fact, 80% of internet users own smartphones, which means brands big and small have hit the jackpot with an opportunity to make direct connections with their customers.
In this presentation, we will review the rulebook of what social media means today, and how to play to win for your organization:
- The Players - Account permissions & proper setup
- Take Turns - Notifications and response time
- The Game - What to post and digital story telling
- The Rules - Platform rules and image use
- The Strategy - Facebook pixel and aligning social media to your business goals
- More Players - Hiring & finding help
Join us to learn how to win the game on social media!
About Beth Trejo
As the Founder & CEO of Chatterkick, Beth lives and breathes all things online. It’s her goal to offer real-world practical solutions to businesses and leaders throughout the community. Although many consider her strengths in technology, she is still a firm believer in a good ol’ fashioned handshake
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.
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| Date: |
November 29, 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: |
November 29, 2017
7:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce |
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