Events for October 2020
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 6    WMN
Join us for the next WMN as we welcome Princess Reema, Saudi Arabia’s first female Ambassador to the United States (click here for full bio https://www.saudiembassy.net/ambassador). Princess Reema will join us via Zoom to discuss her work with the empowerment of women in her Kingdom. 
Siouxland Chamber members can join via Zoom or in person at the Chamber office. Please RSVP your attendance to Heidi Reinking – indicating your preference to meet via Zoom or in person (Zoom link will be sent to you after receiving your RSVP) and include any questions you have for our q&a session with Princess Reema.
Date: October 6, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
101 Pierce Street
Lower Level (or via Zoom)
*Free Parking available at the Chamber and at Long Lines Family Rec Center. 
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 6, 12:00-1:00
Oct 9    Virtual Government Relations 10/9/20
Matt Everson with National Federation of Independent Business, will be our guest speaker. NFIB is the voice of small business--a member-driven organization advocating for America's small and independent business owners in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. Matt will share NFIB's legislative priorities and also some commentary on the upcoming election.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82810223544?pwd=U3B5RGFNRnJ0Zm5WQnp5YTMybE1yQT09
Meeting ID: 828 1022 3544
Passcode: 161994 (required to join meeting)
Dial In 1-312-626-6799



Upcoming meetings:
Friday, October 23 - Review Survey Results/Draft Iowa Legislative Agenda
Friday, November 6 - Finalize Draft of Iowa Legislative Agenda
Date: October 9, 2020
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Oct 9    Community Enhancement - 10/9/20
Karrie King, Woodbury County Director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will be our guest speaker. Karrie will give an overview of their upcoming fall programming. She will also talk about COVID recovery and the top 3 initiative areas chosen for Woodbury County. Please join us by Zoom:
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81221681930?pwd=QTlLUjlBcmE0TGV4SG0xdy9wVWxhQT09
Meeting ID: 812 2168 1930
Passcode: 462845
Dial in 312 626 6799
 
Date: October 9, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Oct 14    New Member Coffee 10/14/2020
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 14, 2020
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 14, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 14    Small Business Education Series 10/14/20
Electoral Politics 101: Why Elections and Voting Matter

With "Election Day" 2020 just around the corner, and absentee voting already underway, Siouxland Chamber president Chris McGowan will deliver a presentation on the history of the federal electoral process and how elections impact small businesses at the local, state, and federal level.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82555545663?pwd=ZDluUGI1RW43ZTdCQ3crbUlyTXladz09
Meeting ID: 825 5554 5663
Passcode: 598289
Dial In  312 626 6799
 
Date: October 14, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

Oct 14    Ribbon Cutting - Sioux Gateway Airport Brigadier General Bud Day Field
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the addition of nonstop flights from Sioux City to Denver on United Airlines, operated by SkyWest Airlines. 
Date: October 14, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 2403 Aviation Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51111
Date/Time Details: October 14
4:00pm
Oct 15    Rush Hour Connect - Hilton Garden Inn
            
We're excited to get a first look at the newly remodeled hotel rooms and meeting spaces at the Hilton Garden Inn when they host Rush Hour Connect on Thursday, October 15th.  They invite you to come enjoy appetizers, hosted wine/beer and make some new connections.

Attendees are encouraged to bring and wear a mask, and practice appropriate social distancing.  Weather permitting, the event will be held outdoors with accommodations for social distancing and small group tours inside.  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: October 15, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
1132 Larsen Park Road
Sioux City, Iowa
Oct 20    Ribbon Cutting - High Ground Cafe and Espresso Bar
Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating the Grand Opening of High Ground Cafe and Espresso Bar in North Sioux City.  High Ground is where you can get your caffeine with the highest quality, in-store roasted coffee.  If you're hungry you can try their acai bowls, sandwiches, salads and more as well as wine and local craft beer.
Date: October 20, 2020
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 202 N. Derby Lane
North Sioux City, SD
Oct 20    Retail Roundtable - Tips To Hire The Right Person(s) - What Is Deselection?
A monthly meeting for Siouxland Chamber members. Each session will include introductions, networking, and an educational opportunity. The group will provide Siouxland businesses 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 "Tips To Hire The Right Person(s) - What Is Deselection?" presented by Linda Krei with ActionCOACH XL Edge.  
Date: October 20, 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

 
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1pm
Oct 22    Amba Monthly Meeting
All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting.
Date: October 22, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

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Oct 23    Government Relations 10/23/20
 
Join us in person if you can as we review the results of the 2021 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. We will meet in the lower level conference with plenty of room to social distance. We will also offer Zoom option:

Meeting ID: 818 7532 0897
Passcode: 700610
Dial In:  312 626 6799





 
Date: October 23, 2020
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 27    Ribbon Cutting - Acu-Plus Chiropractic
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Acu-Plus Chiropractic. 
Date: October 27, 2020
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1901 Cornhusker Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776    
Date/Time Details: October 27
9:30am
Oct 30    Entrepreneur Hour
“Growing up in Sturgis, SD, owning her own business wasn’t on the horizon. But marrying a Siouxlander, moving to Sergeant Bluff, and realizing the community needed a coffee shop, gift store, meeting spot, and Pinterest project headquarters was! Join us for the next Entrepreneur Hour and learn about the journey that led Cyndi Nelson to create Hawks Coffee Shop.”
Date: October 30, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: In-Person and Zoom options available
RSVP your attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber
Indicate your attendance preference - and a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 30, 9 am to 10 am
Oct 30    Ribbon Cutting - Maude's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
Join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Maude's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, your party and entertainment headquarters.  There's something for everyone with pizza, ice cream milkshakes, sodas, arcade games and inflatables.
New pizza and ice cream parlor opening in Southern Hills Mall
Date: October 30, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:

4400 Sergeant Rd., #536B
Sioux City, IA 51106