Events for October 2019
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    Siouxland Chamber Grand Re-Opening & Building Dedication
After much anticipation we proudly invite you to celebrate with us.
 
SIOUXLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GRAND RE-OPENING & BUILDING DEDICATION
 
    101 PIERCE STREET
    10.1 – OCTOBER 1, 2019
    1:01 – 6:01 PM OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION
 
    5:01 PM DEDICATION & RIBBON CUTTING
    APPETIZERS AND DRINKS FOLLOWING

Date: October 1, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 101 Pierce Street    
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: 1:01 -6:01 Open House Reception

5:01 PM Building Dedication &
              Ribbon Cutting 
              Appetizers & Drinks Following
Oct 2    Ribbon Cutting - Bryant Elementary
The long awaited new Bryant Elementary will open their doors to students this fall.  A ribbon cutting will be held to celebrate the new school which is expected to educate approximately 625 students in grades K-5.  Please join us in the celebration and get an inside look at the new school.
Date: October 2, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 821 30th Street
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 2nd
9:30 Am
Oct 3    Ribbon Cutting - NAI United Business Brokerage
Please join us in celebrating new Siouxland Chamber member, NAI United Business Brokerage at their Ribbon Cutting and coffee!
Date: October 3, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 400 Gold Circle Drive #120 
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
Date/Time Details: October 3
9:30am
Oct 3    Ribbon Cutting - Western Iowa Tech Community College
Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) will be holding a ribbon cutting for their new Physical Therapy Lab with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 3rd at 4:30 p.m. The event will include a brief program and tours of the new lab and health sciences area.
 
The construction on the new Physical Therapist Assistant lab was completed over the summer of 2019 and is designed to simulate different types of physical therapy practice. The lab has been complete with state-of-the-art equipment seen in outpatient clinics, sport rehab clinics, and hospitals. 
 
The event will take place at the Sioux City campus of WITCC, located at 4647 Stone Ave. Room A108 (Parking lot 1, Entrance 1).
Date: October 3, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 4647 Stone Avenue
Room A108
Parking Lot 1 Entrance 1
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 3rd
4:30 PM
Oct 8    Ribbon Cutting - Sharp Eyes Family Vision Center
Please help us give a Siouxland Chamber welcome to new member, Dr. Maureen Nelson and Sharp Eyes Family Vision Center. At Sharp Eyes Family Vision Center, they pride themselves with the highest possible care for your family's vision, know how important eye care is to you, and share your passion for quality of life. Dr. Nelson is committed to helping your future vision goals come into focus. 
Date: October 8, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 3075 Floyd Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51108
Date/Time Details: October 8th
10:00am
Oct 9    New Member Coffee 10/09/2019
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 9, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City, Iowa
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: October 9, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 9    Ribbon Cutting - Kahills
Please join us in celebrating Siouxland Chamber member, Kahill's, at a Ribbon Cutting for their completed remodel. 
Date: October 9, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 385 East 4th Street 
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Date/Time Details: Wednesday October 9
11:30am
Oct 11    Government Relations 10/11/19
Joe Murphy, the new Executive Director for the Iowa Business Council (IBC), will be our featured guest. He will share issues IBC anticipates to be front and center this legislative session. Joe will be joining us by Skype in the Chamber's renovated lower level conference room.
 
Date: October 11, 2019
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location:

Chamber's newly renovated offices at 101 Pierce St.

 

Date/Time Details: Friday, October 11 at 7:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission:  
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Oct 11    Community Enhancement - October 2019
Ragen Cote with Downtown Partners will update us on the recently launched "Litter Quick Pick" program and discuss how we can get involved. 
Our guest speaker will be Nathan Kalaher with PLaN Architecture, he will highlight the unique features of the Chamber building's renovation. Join us for a tour afterwards! 

Feel free to bring your lunch, beverages provided.


 
Date: October 11, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber  
101 Pierce St.
 
Contact: Kerry Gill
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 15    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: October 15, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
Lower Level - free parking available at Tyson Events Center
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 15, 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.
Oct 15    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.

This month's topic is "Credit Card Processors - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - How To Make the Best Decision For Your Business." 

Paul Remmes from SpotOn will be speaking to the group.  
Date: October 15, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
101 Pierce St.
Sioux City, IA 51101
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1pm
Oct 15    Ribbon Cutting - Holy Spirit Retirement Home
Holy Spirit Retirement Home is celebrating their 50th Anniversary and welcome everyone to celebrate with them when they host an Open House from 4:00 - 6:00 PM with a 4:30 PM Ribbon Cutting to take place outside the front entrance.  

Set in the beautiful hills overlooking Sioux City, Holy Spirit Retirement Home is Siouxland's only faith-based, locally-owned entity.  Their rich tradition for providing excellent patient care starts with their strong continuum of care approach, meaning their residents receive the right level of care for their individual health goals and situation.
Date: October 15, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 1701 West 25th Street
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 15th
4:30 Ribbon Cutting 
(outside front entrance)
4:00 - 6:00 Open House
Oct 16    Ribbon Cutting - Midlands Clinic/Vascular & Intervention
Please join us in welcoming new Siouxland Chamber member, Midlands Clinic/Vascular and Intervention at their Ribbon Cutting. 
Date: October 16, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 345 West Steamboat Drive #601   
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
Date/Time Details: Wednesday October 16
4:00pm
Oct 17    Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee hosted by Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dakota Dunes Event Center

Monthly Business Coffee
hosted by 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dakota Dunes Event Center

Date: October 17, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dakota Dunes Event Center
800 Cottonwood Ln.
Dakota Dunes, SD

Oct 17    Rush Hour Connect - LifeScape AbleKids

LifeScape AbleKids invites you to Rush Hour Connect, Thursday, October 17th - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.!  Providing expert speech, physical, and occupational therapy they help kids overcome challenges with autism, sensory, walking, self-care, eating, speech and more.   Plus, orthotics and prosthetics for all ages!  Come see their updated space, courtesy of a Missouri River Historic Development grant.  Rush Hour Connect, October 17 at LifeScape AbleKids, 2524 Glenn Avenue!



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 17, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 2524 Glenn Avenue
Sioux City
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 17th
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Oct 17    Ribbon Cutting - McNaughton Plastic Surgery
Join us in celebrating new Siouxland Chamber Member McNaughton Plastic Surgery at their Ribbon Cutting. Dr. McNaughton commits to offering her patients candid and respectful consultations followed by outstanding surgical results and supportive aftercare.
Date: October 17, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 302 Jones Street Ste. 330
Sioux City, IA 51101
 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 17, 2019
4:30 - 7:00pm
Oct 18    Ribbon Cutting - Heartland Counseling Services
Please join us in celebrating with Heartland Counseling Services at the Ribbon Cutting for their new Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) Room. South Sioux City Chamber Coffee Hour will begin at 9:30, and the ribbon will be cut at 10:15.
Date: October 18, 2019
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Heartland Counseling Services
917 W 21st Street 
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Date/Time Details: October 18
10:15am
Oct 21    16th Tri-State Governors' Conference

16th Tri-State Governors' Conference

Monday, October 21, 2019
11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dakota Dunes Event Center
885 Cottonwood Ln.
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

$50.00 per person
(Tables will seat 8)



ITINERARY

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch including Governors' Remarks

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Issues Presentation

Click here, if you would like to download a registration form.

 

Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM
Location:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dakota Dunes Event Center
885 Cottonwood Ln.
Dakota Dunes, SD

EMail: trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com
Fees/Admission: $50.00 per person
Oct 22    Ribbon Cutting - Smith's Professional Cleaning Services
Please join us in welcoming new Siouxland Chamber member, Smith Professional Cleaning Services with a Ribbon Cutting!
Date: October 22, 2019
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 101 Pierce Street 
Sioux City, IA 51101
Date/Time Details: October 22
2:30pm
Oct 23    Siouxland Health Update
Regenerative Medicine with Stem Cells helps with the reduction or elimination of pain and inflammation, minimizes scar tissue, and promotes soft tissue growth. As a minimal risk, high benefit alternative to surgery, these procedures are typically able to compel the body to do what it was meant to do - heal naturally. Multicare was the second in Iowa, and is the only one in Sioux City, to utilize stem cells for this type of healing. Join us for this health update where Director of Patient Relations, Stacie Anderson, will educate the Siouxland business community on the work being done at Multicare.
Date: October 23, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
Lower level (parking available at the Tyson Events Center)
 
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinkin
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 23
12:00-1:00
Fees/Admission: Free for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 23    Ribbon Cutting - Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City
Please join us in celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City. Care Initiatives Hospice provides care throughout Iowa for those in their final stages of life. They strive to ease the burden of this difficult time by working closely with family members and caregivers to respect the wishes and needs of the patients and their loved ones. Care Initiatives Hospice is part of the Care Initiatives network of senior care skilled nursing facilities located throughout the state serving more than 3,000 Iowans every year. 
Date: October 23, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 4301 Sergeant Road 
#110
Sioux City, IA 51106    
Date/Time Details: October 23rd
1pm
Oct 24    Ground Breaking - NAI United, United Real Estate Solutions, & Connelly Development
Please join us in celebrating Siouxland Chamber members, NAI United, United Real Estate Solutions, and Connelly Development, at the ground breaking ceremony for their new housing development.
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Lakeshore Circle and Southlake Blvd
North Sioux City, SD
(turn left from Streeter Dr., just north of the Days Inn)
Date/Time Details: October 24
10:30am
Oct 24    Amba Monthly Meeting
All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting.
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

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Oct 24    Ribbon Cutting - Lila Mae's House
Please join us for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting celebrating new Siouxland Chamber member, Lila Mae's House. Open House from 4:00pm - 6:00pm with Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm. Lila Mae's House seeks to help women who have been victimized through sex trafficking live the rest of their lives the best they can with what they've experienced.
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Ho-Chunk Centre Atrium
600 4th Street 
Sioux City, IA 51101
 
Date/Time Details: October 24
Open House 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ribbon Cutting 4:30
Oct 25    Government Relations 10/25/19
 
Join us as we review the results of the 2020 Iowa legislative survey and revise the Chamber legislative agenda for the upcoming session. Lots of discussion of the issues while we craft the Chamber's policy positions.


 
Date: October 25, 2019
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location:

Siouxland Chamber 
101 Pierce Street
 

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 25    Entrepreneur Hour
As a busy healthcare professional, Jean Chesterman arrived home after another long day to the faces of her two Husky dogs. The dogs were anxious to get outside and walk and as Jean leashed them up, she knew there had to be a better way to juggle being a mom, working full time, and taking care of her pets. A lifelong Sioux Citian with an entrepreneurial spirit, Jean quit her full time job in healthcare and created Pawsitive Pet Services. Join us for our next Entrepreneur Hour and hear how Jean transformed a local legendary restaurant into Siouxland's newest pet services facility.
Date: October 25, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1911 Hwy 20
Lawton
(the old Theo's Steakhouse)
5 minutes east of Menards on Hwy 20
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 25
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 29    Ribbon Cutting - Office Furniture Options, Inc.
Please join us in celebrating Siouxland Chamber member, Office Furniture Options, Inc. at their Ribbon Cutting!    
Date: October 29, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 1803 4th Street
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: October 29
4:30pm 
Oct 30    Small Business Education Series 10/30/19

"What could you accomplish if you could communicate more effectively?"
Are you in sales and wish you could communicate better? Do you wish your presentations had a few less "ums" and "uhs"?! Stacie Anderson with the Siouxland Toastmasters Club will join us to share how better communication skills can make us better salespeople, better managers, better leaders.

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 30, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber Office
101 Pierce St

 
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Fees/Admission: Free for members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 30    Ribbon Cutting - Uncommon Grounds
Please join us in celebrating new Siouxland Chamber member, Uncommon Grounds at their Ribbon Cutting. Uncommon Grounds is a coffee shop...and so much more! 
Date: October 30, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 615 Brown Street
Sloan, IA 51055
Date/Time Details: October 30
4:30pm