Events for November 2020
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Nov 6    Government Relations 11/06/20
 
Join us in person (or via Zoom) as we finalize the 2021 Iowa legislative agenda for the upcoming session. Lots of discussion of the issues while we craft the Chamber's policy positions.

Zoom option:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86974516683?pwd=cHhwN2FNczZzNzBSTmlWSVlTcmI0QT09
Meeting ID: 869 7451 6683
Passcode: 414673
Dial In 312-626-6799
Date: November 6, 2020
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 10    WMN
Staying well in changing times...ladies, how do we handle it all? Join us for this month's presentation by Laura Pedersen, Choose Conference.
Date: November 10, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: In-person or via Zoom
RSVP your attendance preference to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com - Zoom links will be sent 
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 10, 8-9 a.m.
Nov 10    Non Profit Forum
Best Practices for Non-Profit Boards
Kelley Ashby Consulting will share several non-profit board best practices and will dive into some of the most common "mis-steps" that seem to plague most non-profits--and more importantly, what can be done to start fixing them!
Date: November 10, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Via Zoom
RSVP your attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com and the meeting link will be sent to you.
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Nov 10
Noon to 1:00
Via Zoom
Nov 12    Virtual November Transportation Meeting
Virtual Transportation Meeting
Via Zoom
 
I. Sioux Gateway Airport
EAS & New Denver Service Update
Mike Collett, Sioux Gateway Airport

 

II. SIMPCO 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan
Michelle Bostinelos & Erin Berzina, SIMPCO

III. Reports/Updates
Iowa DOT
City of Sioux City, South Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff
Woodbury County
Barge/Missouri River
Siouxland Trails
Date: November 12, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
or login to Zoom and use Meeting ID: 818 0370 2337 and Passcode: 226402
 
To Dial-In use T. 312-626-6799 and Meeting ID: 818 0370 2337
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 12, 2020
12:00 Noon
Nov 13    Community Enhancement 11/13/20
Sara Johnson with Hope Street of Siouxland will be our guest speaker. Sara will share the organization's mission and how they are serving those suffering from homelessness, addictions and mental illness in our community. Please join us by Zoom
 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86950859152?pwd=R1FSSEdmZFRGejhTSi9SY3N6QW9iUT09
Meeting ID: 869 5085 9152
Passcode: 707963
Dial In 1 312 626 6799
 
Date: November 13, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Date/Time Details: Click here to join via Zoom.

Or login to zoom and use Meeting ID: 869 5085 9152 and Passcode: 707963
 
Nov 13    Ribbon Cutting - Sunflower Boutique
Please join us and welcome Sunflower Boutique to the Siouxland Chamber.  Sunflower Boutique offers super trendy and affordable women's clothing in all sizes including girls as well as shoes, gifts and accessories.  "In a world full of roses, be a sunflower!"
Date: November 13, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 3085 Floyd Boulevard
Sioux City, Iowa
Nov 16 - Nov 22    Celebrate Me Home Online Auction

-PHOTO COURTESY OF BRITTON HACKE-PHOTOGRAPHY
STAY... SHOP... and SUPPORT Siouxland.
Online viewing has started and bidding starts on Monday, November 16th. The event culminates with an online presentation and mock newscast which begins at 7 PM on Sunday, November 22nd and includes the "Year in Review" with news, weather, and sports featuring Kristie VerMulm, Lance Morgan, and Travis Morgan with a special appearance by Bruce Miller. Auction bidding will continue throughout this presentation and final online bids will be accepted until 8 PM that same day (Sunday, November 22nd).
 We look forward to celebrating Siouxland with all of you!
Together we are stronger!
 
 
Date: November 16, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Contact: Katy Karrer
EMail: kkarrer@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 17    Retail Roundtable - How to Identify and Prevent Fraud and Counterfeit in Your Business.
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 "How to Identify and Prevent Fraud and Counterfeit in Your Business." It will be a panel discussion with local banks. 
Date: November 17, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
101 Pierce Street 
Sioux City, IA 51101


Or via Zoom :
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4893172891 

Meeting ID: 489 317 2891
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1pm
Nov 18    Ag Meeting
How do companies in the ag and construction industries promote what they are working on? How do the folks in those industries stay up to date with trends? Join us for the next Ag Meeting where Jeani Ringkob from Storybuilt Marketing & Coaching will share information on her new ag & construction podcast. With over 20 years in both industries, Jeani will educate us on how the podcast will work, share the topics she plans to cover, and will show us how companies can get involved with this local push to promote the ag & construction industries.
Date: November 18, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: In-Person or Zoom Option
Email your attendance preference to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com (Zoom link will be sent prior to meeting)
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 18
12:00 to 1:00
Nov 19    Small Business Education Series 11/19/20
"Fix This Next"
Presented by Jeani Ringkob
StoryBuilt Marketing & Coaching


The biggest problem busy business owners have is knowing what their biggest problem is. If we could use a proven process to always know what the weakest link is in our businesses we could SAVE MONEY, SAVE TIME and MAKE MORE MONEY. At StoryBuilt we help business owners do just that. In this workshop you will learn about the Business Hierarchy of Needs and how to easily identify where your business's weakest link is and how to address that obstacle quickly, saving you time and money, while you grow a stronger business.

Join us in person or via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84712542600?pwd=R25lcGhvZ2EyMzRTVTJ6Tjd5OEV4QT09
Meeting ID: 847 1254 2600
Passcode: 917862
Dial In 312-626-6799
Date: November 19, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

Nov 20    Government Relations 11/20/20
The Governor's Economic Recovery Advisory Board was established this past June to assess the economic impact of COVID-19 on Iowa's businesses, analyze recovery efforts, and recommend strategies that ensure the future prosperity of our state for all Iowans. Our guest speakers will give an update on those strategies and recommendations.

Paul Gausman, Sioux City Schools Superintendent
Education Working Group Member

Emily Schmitt, General Counsel with Sukup Manufacturing
Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair of the Government Working Group

Nick Bowdish, President/CEO of Siouxland Ethanol
 Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair of the Agriculture Working Group

Join us in person or via Zoom.
Zoom info:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88675724794?pwd=RENOSWYxcUxUYjR4QVAxQjc1M1pPZz09
Meeting ID: 886 7572 4794
Passcode: 192552
Dial In 1-312-626-6799 
Date: November 20, 2020
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Nov 20    Entrepreneur Hour
It can be a tough job capturing just the right image at just the right moment. Senior pictures, weddings, events and concerts, business headshots and product shots, to the Siouxland landscapes we all call home. Join us for the next Entrepreneur Hour as we learn how Britton Hacke began his journey as a photographer.
 
Date: November 20, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: In-Person and Zoom options available
Email your attendance preference to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com (Zoom link will sent before meeting)
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Nov 25    Ribbon Cutting - Best Day Ever Nutrition

Best Day Ever Nutrition invites you to join their ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off their Grand Re-opening weekend.  Best Day Ever Nutrition is where you can enjoy healthy shakes, energy drinks and much more to get in shape.  They make Sioux City healthier and happier.
 
Date: November 25, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 420 5th Street
Sioux City