| Mar 2 Ribbon Cutting - Daga's Mexican Grill |
Come celebrate new member, Daga's Mexican Grill, at a Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony followed by some tasty treats! Tyson Sanchez and his culinary team offer authentic Jalisco inspired Mexican food with their "must try" signature item being the "Taco Queso". Hope you can make the quick trip and stay for lunch!
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| Date: |
March 2, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
504 Ho Chunk Plz, Suite 10
Winnebago, NE |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 2, 2017
12:30 PM |
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| Mar 3 Government Relations 3/3/15 |
Rep. Chris Hall (D - Sioux City) will join us to talk about the 2017 session and his legislative priorities. Join us!
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. Hall graduated from North High School (Sioux City) 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. He has championed economic development issues in northwest Iowa, anti-bullying legislation, and has a strong record of bipartisanship.
Hall attends First Presbyterian Church in downtown Sioux City. He is a member of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Rotary Club, Tyrian Lodge, and Sioux City Growth Organization (young professionals). In 2011, he was nominated for the Ripple Award, recognizing young professionals that have made a positive impact in their community. One year later, Hall was awarded the Citizens Lifesaver Award by Sioux City Fire Rescue for actions that “potentially saved lives during a fire at an apartment complex.” In his free time, Chris enjoys cycling and volunteering for local reading programs and the Siouxland Soup Kitchen.
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| Date: |
March 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 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Mar 3 Ribbon Cutting - Jackson Recovery |
| Jackson Recovery Center will host a Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new Medical and Psychiatric Clinic. |
| Date: |
March 3, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
800 Fifth Street, 2nd Floor
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 3, 2017
10:30 AM |
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| Mar 8 Ribbon Cutting - SHRM |
| We will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Siouxland SHRM as they kick off a networking event open to HR Professionals, Business Owners, and Managers. The event will be held at the Galaxie Grill & Events Center and be followed by a party with pizza and pop with a cash bar available from 5:30 - 9:00 PM. The Siouxland Chapter of SHRM serves the business community through education, networking and sharing best practices in people management. For more information click HERE |
| Date: |
March 8, 2017 |
| Time: |
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM |
| Location: |
Galaxie Grill & Events Center
(KD Station)
1951 Leech Avenue
Sioux City |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 8, 2017
5:15 PM Ribbon Cutting
5:30 - 9:00 PM Networking Party |
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| Mar 10 Community Enhancement March 10 2017 |
| Graham McGaffin with The Nature Conservancy in Siouxland will be the guest presenter. He will provide a brief introduction of his organization and their work in Iowa and specifically the Loess Hills. |
| Date: |
March 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Lower Level Board Room
Bring your own lunch, beverages provided. |
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| Mar 15 2017 Des Moines Legislative Day (41st) |
Join us for a busy day of meetings with leaders in Iowa state government at the 41st Annual Des Moines Day trip. With the new Senate majority, new members of the legislature, and new agenda items on the table, this year's session will definitely be one to watch, and Des Moines Day is your chance to talk directly with the people making it happen.
Highlights for this year include:
- Meeting with Gov. Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds
- High-level interactive panel discussion on workforce, education, and economic development with Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, IEDA Director Debi Durham, Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsen, and Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise.
- Meetings with Speaker Upmeyer and majority & minority leaders from both the House and Senate.
- Lunch program included.
Back by popular demand this year: we will be joined by high school student leaders in the Mayor's Youth Commission. Limited seating on a chartered bus with the students will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please email Sam Wagner at swagner@siouxlandchamber.com if you would like to ride the bus.
Itinerary
6:15am - Meet in the Long Lines Family Rec Center parking lot
6:30am - Depart for Des Moines
10:00am -- Meeting with Speaker Linda Upmeyer and House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow (invited)
11:00am - Special panel discussion on workforce, education, and economic development with Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, IEDA Director Debi Durham, Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend, and Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise.
12:00pm - Meeting with Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds. Mayor's Youth Commission in attendance.
12:45pm -- Lunch program
2:15pm - Meeting with House Minority Leader Mark Smith
3:00pm -- Meetings with Senate Minority Leader Rob Hogg
3:30pm -- Meeting with Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix and Senate President Jack Whitver
4:15pm - Return to Sioux City |
| Date: |
March 15, 2017 |
| Contact: |
Sam Wagner |
| EMail: |
swagner@siouxlandchamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
$35.00 participant fee
(Cost includes lunch) |
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| Mar 16 2017 Small Business EXPO |
 The Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors invite you to learn about Siouxland's outstanding small businesses at the 2017 Small Business EXPO held jointly with Rush Hour Connect
Hosted by the
Sioux City Public Museum
607 4th Street
Thursday, March 16, 2017
4:30 - 6:30 PM
NEW FOR 2017
Taste the Siouxland Chamber
featuring food related Chamber Members sampling their finest treats! |
| Date: |
March 16, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Contact: |
Katy Karrer |
| EMail: |
kkarrer@siouxlandchamber.com |
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| Mar 17 Government Relations 3/17/17 |
Sen. Bill Anderson is our guest where he will talk about the session so far, the new dynamics in the Senate, and his priorities and agenda.
About Sen. Bill Anderson:
Senator Bill Anderson was born and raised in Sioux City. He is a graduate of Sioux City Public Schools, and is a veteran of the Army National Guard. He has served as a congressional aide to Senator Chuck Grassley and Congressman Steve King in their district offices. Senator Anderson continues to serve on Congressman King’s staff as a policy advisor and as the military academy coordinator.
Senator Anderson and his wife, Angie, have a son and two daughters. The couple reside on acreage near Pierson, Iowa. They own and operate Anderson Professional Services, an accounting, bookkeeping and investment business in Sioux City.
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| Date: |
March 17, 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. |
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| Mar 23 Amba Monthly Meeting |
| All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting. |
| Date: |
March 23, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| Mar 30 Ribbon Cutting - WinnaVegas Casino Resort |
| Please join us in congratulating WinnaVegas on their 25th Anniversary when they host a Chamber Ribbon Cutting followed by an Open House. |
| Date: |
March 30, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
1500 330th Street
Sloan, Iowa |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 30, 2017
4:00 PM
Open House following |
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