Events for September 2020
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Sep 1    Ribbon Cutting - The Gospel Mission Thrift Store South Sioux City
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, the Gospel Mission Thrift Store - South Sioux City.

The thrift store will be offering 20% off for the entire day on September 1. 
Date: September 1, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 1901 Cornhusker Drive 
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 1st
10am
Sep 10    Retail Roundtable - How To Stand Out On Social Media (And Stay There)
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. 

Becca Feauto with ladybee will be presenting "How To Stand Out On Social Media (And Stay There)
Date: September 10, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
101 Pierce Street 
Sioux City, IA 51101


OR on Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4893172891 
Meeting ID: 489 317 2891
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: September 10
12pm
Sep 11    Government Relations 09/11/20
Kick Off Meeting!
Dustin Miller, a lobbyist with the Iowa Chamber Alliance, will be our guest speaker. Dustin brings a wealth of knowledge to help us begin development of the 2021 Chamber Legislative Agenda.

Click here to join via Zoom.

Upcoming meetings: 
Friday, September 25 - JD Davis with ABI
Friday, October 9 - Matt Everson with NFIB
Date: September 11, 2020
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Sep 11    Community Enhancement/Ribbon Cutting - 9/11/20
Our guest speaker is Shelly Ackerman, Director of Meet the Need Siouxland. Shelly will share how her organization is making a difference in Siouxland. Click here to join via Zoom.

We will be kicking off the meeting with a Ribbon Cutting!


 
Date: September 11, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81276898849
 


 
Contact: Kerry Gill
EMail: kgill@siouxlandchamber.com
Sep 11    Ribbon Cutting - Meet the Need Siouxland
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Meet The Need Siouxland. The Ribbon Cutting will kick off our Community Enhancement meeting where Shelly Ackerman, Director of Meet The Need Siouxland, will be presenting. 
Date: September 11, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: 101 Pierce Street 
Sioux City, IA 51101

Lower Level 
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 11
12:00pm
Sep 16    Ag Meeting
Join us for the next Ag Meeting, Wednesday, Sept 16, from Noon to 1:00. Dustin VandeHoef, Special Assistant for Agriculture from Sen. Joni K. Ernst’s office will provide an update for the group on legislative issues facing the ag industry and be available for a Q&A with participants.
Date: September 16, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: In-person and Zoom options available
RSVP your attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com    
If Zoom is preferred, the meeting link will be sent to you after you RSVP.
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 16
Noon-1:00    
Sep 17    Ribbon Cutting - Sioux City's First Bike Lane
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating Sioux City's first bike lane on Leech Avenue. 

 
Date: September 17, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 2700 Leech Avenue
Sioux City, IA
Date/Time Details: Thursday,September 17
2:00pm 
Sep 17    Rush Hour Connect - Stone Bru, Sunnybrook
Stone Bru's new Sunnybrook location is opening!!!
I can smell it already!


Help Celebrate 
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September's Rush Hour Connect

This is Stone Bru's 4th location that's open to the public, joining the stores on Gordon Drive, in Dakota Dunes and in Vern Eide Honda.  The company also operates a coffee bar in the Riverview Surgical Center in South Sioux City.

All attendees are encouraged to bring and wear a mask, and practice appropriate social distancing.  Hand sanitizing stations will be available.




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: September 17, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 5820 Sunnybrook Drive
Sioux City, Iowa
Sep 18    Ribbon Cutting - Prior2IPO
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Prior2IPO.
Date: September 18, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 2820 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104    
Date/Time Details: September 18
10:00am
Sep 18    Ribbon Cutting - Siouxland Expo Center
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the grand opening of the Siouxland Expo Center.
Date: September 18, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 550 South Lafayette Street
Sioux City, IA 51101    
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 18
4:00pm
Sep 23    Small Business Education Series 9/23/20
IEDA's "Shop Iowa" Program

Jim Thompson with the Iowa Economic Development Authority will inform us about the Shop Iowa program and answer any questions. To support the state's retailers during this unprecedented time, Shop Iowa offers the opportunity to have a presence on an online marketplace. The program is funded through IEDA through June 2021. Join us via Zoom to learn more about this marketing tool.

IEDA's mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice of people and business.
Date: September 23, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88051483703
Sep 24    Ribbon Cutting - Pump & Pantry
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Pump & Pantry.
Date: September 24, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 400 West Elk Street
Jackson, NE 68743
Date/Time Details: September 24th 
10am
Sep 24    Dakota Valley Business Council Virtual Annual Membership Meeting
Our 2020 Dakota Valley Business Council Annual Membership Meeting traditionally held
at Tyson Fresh Meats during our September Business Coffee will be
held virtually via zoom. During this meeting we will elect our 2020/2021
Board of Directors. There will be no business coffee held in the month of September.
Date: September 24, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: Via Zoom 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84794217896?pwd=R0Fjdys0eGVOS2xxZ2xTUXZuYituQT09
Passcode: 545247
 
Meeting ID: 847 9421 7896
Passcode: 545247

 
Phone Audio Only
1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID; 847 9421 7896
Passcode: 545247

 
Date/Time Details:


 

Sep 24    Amba Monthly Meeting
All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting.
Date: September 24, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

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Sep 25    Virtual Government Relations 09/25/20
JD Davis, Vice President, Public Policy for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, will be our guest speaker. JD will share ABI's legislative priorities and any policy updates for the upcoming session.

Click here to join via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 842 6355 0491
Dial In 1-312-626-6799


Upcoming meetings:
Friday, October 9 - Matt Everson with NFIB
Friday, October 23 - Review Survey Results/Draft Iowa Legislative Agenda
Friday, November 6 - Finalize Draft of Iowa Legislative Agenda
Date: September 25, 2020
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location:
 
Sep 25    Entrepreneur Hour
Growing up in Siouxland, Emily Ross always had a love for animals. But how could she turn that passion into a business? Join us for the next Entrepreneur Hour where a born and raised Siouxland animal lover will tell us how Lots of Love Pet Care came together.
Date: September 25, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 101 Pierce Street
(in-person and Zoom option available)
RSVP your attendance (indicating in-person or Zoom) to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 25
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Sep 25    Ribbon Cutting - Camp High Hopes
Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new Sensory Garden and Fall Programming at Camp High Hopes. 
Date: September 25, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 5804 Correctionville Road
Sioux City, IA 51106    
Date/Time Details: September 25th
1:00pm
Sep 28    WMN
WMN's next meeting will feature Becca Feauto, from ladybee. Becca will lead a discussion on how mindset plays a role in the success of your business/team and how to see "sales" as a service. In-person and Zoom option available. RSVP your attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com and indicate your attendance preference. 
 
Date: September 28, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
101 Pierce Street
Lower Level
*Free Parking available at the Chamber and at the Tyson Events Center    
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 28, 12-1