Events for November 2019
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Nov 1    Ribbon Cutting - Vision Care Clinic, PC
Please join us in celebrating the new location for Siouxland Chamber member, Vision Care Clinic, PC with a Ribbon Cutting.
Date: November 1, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 1909 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
Date/Time Details: November 1st 
11:30am
Nov 4    Ribbon Cutting - Moore Bonding Company
Please join us in celebrating new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Moore Bonding Company, at their Ribbon Cutting ceremony. 
Date: November 4, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 1909 Highway 20 
Lawton, IA 51030
Date/Time Details: November 5
2:00pm
Nov 6    Ribbon Cutting - REMAX Preferred
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the new name, company, and location of Siouxland Chamber member, REMAX Preferred. There will be an open house from 4:00pm - 6:00pm with a Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm.
Date: November 6, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 701 Pierce Street
Suite 100
Sioux City, IA 
Date/Time Details: November 6
4:30pm 
Open House 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nov 7    Transportation Committee Meeting

AGENDA

I. Siouxland Public Transit Update
Curt Miller, Facilities/Transit Director, SIMPCO

II. Reports/Updates
Iowa DOT
SIMPCO
City of Sioux City, South Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff
Woodbury County
Barge/Missouri River
Siouxland Trails

Please RSVP and include whether or not you would like lunch ordered at a cost of $10.00 to Teresa at trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com.
Date: November 7, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Lower Level Conference Room
Contact: Teresa Rosenboom
EMail: trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com
Fees/Admission: $10 if you would like lunch ordered.
Nov 7    RIbbon Cutting - Little Red Embroidery Co
Please join us in celebrating the remodel and expansion of Little Red Embroidery Co. at their Ribbon Cutting.
Date: November 7, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 406 4th Street 
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
Date/Time Details: November 7
4:30pm
Nov 8    Government Relations 11/08/19
 
Join us as we finalize the 2020 Iowa legislative agenda for the upcoming session. Lots of discussion of the issues while we craft the Chamber's policy positions.


 
Date: November 8, 2019
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location:

Siouxland Chamber 
101 Pierce Street
 

Fees/Admission:  
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Nov 8    Ribbon Cutting - The Wax Room
Please join us in celebrating new Siouxland Chamber member, The Wax Room, with a Ribbon Cutting! The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 4:00pm with an open house to follow until 7:00pm.
Date: November 8, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 819B Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51101
Date/Time Details: November 8
4:00pm
Nov 11 - Nov 19    2019 EXPLORE CHINA with the Siouxland Chamber
The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Wants To Be Your Host In China!

C H I N A
BEIJING     SHANGHAI     SUZHOU     HANGZHOU

November 11 - 19, 2019
9-Day Package Rate for Only $2,499*
(OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for you to travel and experience the rich culture and business climate of China.  China offers a treasure trove of experiences. Walk along a portion of the 3,700 mile Great Wall, one of the Wonders of the World.  Savor a traditional Peking duck dinner made famous more than 200 years ago.  Visit the Summer Palace, a UNESCO site.  Explore the world-famous Temple of Heaven, an ornate sanctuary where Chinese Emperors worshiped their gods.

The Chamber is partnering with Citslinc International, Inc. to provide a 9-day tour this November to include stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou at a value price of $2,499* per person/double occupancy.  Citslinc is a tour company that works with more than 1,000 chambers of commerce in the USA, Canada, and other countries to provide business and leisure China tours.
 
This fully escorted trip is available to all Chamber members and non-members and is meant to be an introduction to the people, history, culture, commerce and daily life of this exciting country. The itinerary is packed with sights and activities that will give you a full and rewarding experience.  The group will visit Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, the Bund and much more. Additionally, there will also be an opportunity to participate in a Chinese / American business networking conference.  The trip departs from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on November 11, 2019 and returns November 19, 2019. The trip includes:
  • Roundtrip international airfare from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • Four and five-star hotel accommodations
  • Three meals per day
  • All fees for tours included in the itinerary (optional tours are additional)
  • Deluxe in-country transportation and local airfare
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guides
  • Entrance fees for all attractions included in the itinerary
  • A free, optional business conference
  • All taxes and airport fees
A non-refundable registration fee of $400 per person is due with your registration and is included in your total tour fare. The balance is due on or before July 15, 2019.
 
* Tour fare does not include:
  • Travel between your home city and Chicago O'Hare International Airport 
  • $155 Group visa application fee
  • $  39 Tip which covers the entire trip
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, room service, phone bills, excess baggage charges, optional tours, personal shopping
  Optional additional costs:
  • $500  for single occupancy accommodation.  Tour price is based on two-person shared accommodation.
  • $6,000 business class upgrade.  Tour price is based on economy class airfare.
  • Optional Xi'an excursion for an additional $200
  • Optional tours in addition to the itinerary will be available at an additional cost
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 
Date: November 11, 2019
Contact: Katy Karrer 712-255-7903
EMail: kkarrer@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 18    Ribbon Cutting - CNOS Morningside
Please join us in celebrating the opening of CNOS Morningside Clinic at their Ribbon Cutting!
Date: November 18, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: 5708 Sunnybrook Court
Sioux City, IA 51106
Date/Time Details: November 18
5:00pm
Nov 19    Retail Roundtable
A monthly meeting for Siouxland retailers. Each session will include introductions, networking, and an educational opportunity. The group will provide Siouxland retailers the opportunity to get together, meet their "neighbors," support and learn from each other's successes and road blocks, establish working relationships in the community, and promote the retail industry. This group is free of charge for Chamber members.
Date: November 19, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
701 Pierce Street 
Sioux City, IA 51101
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1pm
Nov 20    Ribbon Cutting - Edward Jones - Megan King
Please join us in celebrating new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Edward Jones - Megan King. Open house from 11:30 - 2:00. Snacks/refreshments will be provided. King is supporting the Food Bank by using her office as a drop-off location for a canned food drive. Visitors to the open house may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office during the open house.

Please RSVP to 712-239-7098 before Monday, November 18. 
Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 3071 Floyd Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51108
Date/Time Details: November 20th 
11:30am
Nov 20    Ag Meeting
Trade and tariffs...topics in the news on a daily basis. Join us for the next Ag Committee meeting and hear from a tri-state legislative panel on what's being done to not only protect but grow our ag industry.
Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
*Lower level meeting room
*Parking available at the Chamber and at the Tyson Events Center
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 20
12:00-1:00
Nov 21    Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee hosted by Jennifer Rose Bass & Arlene Curry - Century 21 Commercial ProLink
Monthly Business Coffee
hosted by 
Jennifer Rose Bass & Arlene Curry
CENTURY 21 COMMERCIAL ProLink
at
One River Place (a Boyle Companies Property)
600 Stevens Port Dr., 2nd Floor
Dakota Dunes, SD
Date: November 21, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: One River Place
600 Stevens Port Dr., 2nd Floor
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Nov 21    Rush Hour Connect - Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Wells Enterprises, Inc. will host November's Rush Hour Connect to celebrate their newly expanded employment office.



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: November 21, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 4501 Southern Hills Drive
Suite 13
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 21st
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Nov 22    Government Relations 11/22/19
Greg Grupp, board member with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation will be our featured guest and will educate us on Iowa's Water and Land Legacy (IWILL) and the possibility of discussion in the upcoming legislative session.
 
Date: November 22, 2019
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location:

Chamber's newly renovated offices at 101 Pierce St.

 

Fees/Admission:  
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Nov 22    Entrepreneur Hour
Zack Durr’s interest in health & fitness began at a very young age watching his father lift weights & exercise. In college he studied Biology, Sports Medicine, & History. From there he went to work for a large supplement company. Join the Siouxland Chamber for the next Entrepreneur Hour where we’ll hear Zack’s story of working for a company to becoming his own boss and opening two Science Nutrition locations in Siouxland and creating his own supplement line.
Date: November 22, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Lower Level
101 Pierce Street
*Parking available at the Chamber and at the Tyson Events Center
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: November 22
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Nov 22    Ribbon Cutting - Sioux City Convention Center
Please join us in celebrating the renovated Ballroom (Gallery C) at the Sioux City Convention Center with a Ribbon Cutting. Beverages and delicious hors d'oeuvres will be featured as well. 
Date: November 22, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 801 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Date/Time Details: November 22
11:30am